On This Most Holy Night...
“Beloved in the Lord, on this most holy night, in which our Lord Jesus passed over from death to…
Update From Deaconess Michele
One of our congregational leaders asked Pastor Albers recently, “What is it that Deaconess Michele…
Encouraging Words
I was pleasantly surprised on a recent Monday, when I received multiple words of affirmation…
Rise, Shine for Your Light has Come!
It’s not only a theme for the season of Epiphany, it’s a reminder from the prophet Isaiah…
From Deaconess Michele: Integration, Part 3
Humans were created to live in community and to serve God by reflecting His love back to creation…
In Between Time
It’s a brand new year! Or, at least it will be soon after I prepare this post for our online…
From Deaconess Michele: Integration, Part 2
What must a congregation like St. John’s have, in order to integrate new members well? The…
Worship Wars: Learning from Bach
Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance;…
From Deaconess Michele: Integration vs. Assimilation, Part 1
What is the difference between integration and assimilation? Part of my role as a deaconess at St.…
You Can't Have One Without the Other
The old song popularized by Frank Sinatra proclaims that when it comes to love and marriage “you…