“Starting Over” February Herald Article by Pastor David Butler
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“Starting Over!” There is an interesting tradition observed on February 2 known as Groundhog Day. The tradition began in the early 1800’s and involves predicting an early Spring or longer Winter solely based on whether the groundhog sees it’s shadow or not. Studies have shown that the accuracy of Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions is somewhere in […]
“Seeing and Responding to Christ” January 2019 Herald Article by Pastor David Butler
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“Seeing and Responding to Christ” Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ (Matthew 25) Over my years in ministry, I have served two churches that were located within the city limits […]
“Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” December 2018 Herald Article by Pastor David Butler
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“An Interesting Perspective!” November 2018 Herald Article by Pastor David Butler
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“An Interesting Perspective!” Do you know where you come from? Do you know who you belong to? Do you ever wonder exactly who you are? These are interesting questions that have gained some significance lately. Most recently we have listened to and wondered about what percentage Native American one needs to be before you can […]
“What Does This Mean?” October 2018 Herald Article by Pastor David Butler
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“What Does This Mean?” This past Sunday, confirmation students, their parents, and I met to discuss our confirmation program. It’s a large class and this year is our “Lutheran Year.” St. John’s confirmation program is two years of instruction with one year spent in Bible study and one year spent studying all things Lutheran. We […]
“Having a Family of Faith” September 2018 Herald Article by Pastor David Butler
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“Looking for Nickels” August 2018 Herald Article by Pastor David Butler
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“Looking For Nickels” In the 22nd chapter of Matthew, we read about the Pharisees’ plot to entrap Jesus with his own words. As the discussion continues, we hear the very familiar words of our Lord as he says to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the […]
“Don’t Overlook Your Blessings!” July 2018 Herald Article by Pastor David Butler
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“God Knows Our Needs!” June 2018 Herald Article by Pastor David Butler
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“God Knows Our Needs!” Most of us who grew up Lutheran spent some time studying Martin Luther’s Small Catechism. Others of us who have come to the Lutheran church later in life may have received a copy of the Catechism with the instructions, “Spend some time reading through this so you know some of the […]
Let’s ‘CONNECT!’ May 2018 Herald Article by Pastor David Butler
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Let’s ‘CONNECT!’ St. John’s participated in the “Spirited Brunch” visitation of downtown churches on Sunday, April 22. This “Spirited Brunch” event is in its second year and during 2018 there were 21 churches participating. The event asked churches participating to remain open from 12:30 PM till 3:30 PM for visitors to come tour the sanctuary. […]
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