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Today’s scripture contains some of the most challenging sayings of Jesus.  Not only does Jesus implore us to take care with our behavior, we are even challenged to watch our thoughts.  What if we were able to recognize Christ’s forgiveness … Continue reading →

The Beatitudes When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the  mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.  Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is … Continue reading →

The Community Gathers to Worship the Living God Centering Prayer:  We gather in this space, almighty God, to praise your name.  Help us lay aside our worries, our fears, our frustrations, and our anxieties, that we may be free to … Continue reading →

Beginning September 8, 2019, and continuing until the first Sunday in June, 2020, Faith Formation classes will meet at 9:30 a.m., and worship starts at 10:30 a.m.

If you would like to volunteer for helping serve at Our Daily Bread soup kitchen in Lima on Tuesday,  March 24, 2020,  please sign up on the bulletin board in the sanctuary.  Helpers are always welcome.

You are missing out on a super way to advertise our church if you are not sharing with many of your other Facebook friends St. John’s Facebook page.  There are many interesting articles posted every day.  “Friend” all of your … Continue reading →