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Herald Articles by Pastor Butler
March 2, 2021

“Are You Familiar With The Journey We’re Taking?” by Pastor David Butler, March 2021

“Are You Familiar With The Journey We’re Taking?”There are all kinds of journeys that you and I will take over the course of our lives. Journeys such as the one where we move from birth, through childhood, and into our adult and senior years. There’s a journey we embark upon as we go through the […]

February 1, 2021

“What Will the Season of Lent Bring in 2021?” by Pastor David Butler, February 2021

Well, as we enter the season of Lent in February, we will have been dealing with COVID-19 for a year. Early in 2020, we begin to hear snippets of information about the coronavirus. We heard where travel restrictions were being put into place. I think it was the general impression that this virus could be […]

December 1, 2020

“God is With Us!” by Pastor Butler, December 2020

The Herald December 2020 “God Is With Us!” … “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All […]

November 23, 2020

“Looking Around The Corner As We Make Plans” – Pastor Butler November 2020

“Looking Around The Corner As We Make Plans” It is often difficult , if not impossible, to see around corners without assistance. So when we see curves and corners approaching, we have to make the best plans we can to navigate our way through them. Businesses will make strategic plans. Wise individuals will make financial […]

October 3, 2020

A Lot Has Changed by Pastor David Butler

“A Lot Has Changed!” This month “The Herald” returns in both print and electronic versions. As I think about this, what strikes me first is how much has changed since we mailed out the last version. Let’s take a moment to talk about all that has changed and a few things that will soon be […]

May 5, 2020

What Are We Missing Most? by Pastor David Butler

“What Are We Missing Most?” Recently, our Stewardship Chairperson, Tom Springer, sent out a note to the congregation asking how each of us was being a good steward during these difficult times of social distancing. A part of his letter asked for members of the congregation to share how they might be helping others during […]

March 8, 2020

Cleaning Out Our Clutter So We See the Cross – March Herald Article by Pastor Butler

“Cleaning Out Our Clutter So We See the Cross” Many of you will remember that last February my father died. An unexpected fall in the bathroom and five days later my father died. It came as a shock, for while he was 91 years old, his health was good even if he was a bit […]

January 29, 2020

“The Joy In Being A Part Of The Body Of Christ” Herald Article by Pastor David Butler

The Herald February 2020 “The Joy In Being A Part Of The Body Of Christ “  This year St. John’s will be the location for eight couples professing their love for each other as they take their marriage vows. Even for us, this number of weddings is more than normal. Aside from all the planning […]

November 27, 2019

“God is with us.” A message from Pastor David Butler

“Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.”  (Matthew 1:23)   God is with us. What wonderful good news. The God of creation, the God of history, the God of salvation, and the God who claims us as His children, is with […]

October 31, 2019

“Let’s Be Real!” Herald Article by Pastor David Butler, November 2019

“Let’s Be Real!” I wonder if any of us saw it, and if we saw it, how many of us took the time to read the article published by the Post and Courier on Sunday, October 20, 2019. In big letters, it began “Poll, More Americans eschew religious affiliation.” When I see articles like this, […]

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