St. John’s Lutheran @stjohnsfc

Each new school year there is excitement at the seminary. Some of that excitement comes from the students and faculty being reunited after the break or students being introduced to new coursework and studies as they continue to learn. Sometimes the gr... stjohnsfc.org/ministries/mis…

Notes from the Flock Heseder Happenings Artisan Fair and Bazaar to Support International Missions Boiler Project Finished! September 10 Meeting The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The F... stjohnsfc.org/news/newslette…

Happy November everyone! Time has sure flown by this year for us at Open Arms. It really does seem like we just got started! The kids have finally settled into a routine now and they are making friends and getting to know everyone’s names. It’s always... stjohnsfc.org/open-arms?id=2…

James reminds us to be “ doers of the word, and not hearers only. ” In the spirit of this passage, the Heseders, Saint John’s mission group, met in October to sketch out the coming year of “doing.” We invite one and all at Saint John’s to participate ... stjohnsfc.org/news/hesed-jou…

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed. Luke 1:46–48 Reflecting on our experience teaching this song in t... stjohnsfc.org/ministries/mis…

I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild beasts will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches, for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for mysel... stjohnsfc.org/ministries/mis…

Many of us, if not all of us, have been the recipients and benefactors of amazing advances in modern medicine and technology over the years that have helped treat and correct various disease, injuries and prolong life. As Christians, we acknowledge th... stjohnsfc.org/news/from-the-…

Living as Christians in a World of Biomedical Technology Lay Theological Conference Notes from the Flock Artisan Fair and Bazaar to Support International Missions July 9 Meeting The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The F... stjohnsfc.org/news/newslette…

Happy Fall, everyone! We are still trying to wrap our heads around the fact that we are already back in the saddle of school! As always, the summer flew by for us all here at Open Arms. Although the moms say that their kiddos couldn’t wait for school ... stjohnsfc.org/open-arms?id=2…

Around 35 youth learned to sing these words in the Venite (Psalm 95) in our first music training event last week. Psalm 95 is an invitation to worship that Christians have historically sung before or during morning prayer. The goal of this music progr... stjohnsfc.org/ministries/mis…

As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be dis... stjohnsfc.org/ministries/mis…

Meditating on the Word Devotional Suggestions Notes from the Flock June 11 Meeting The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Altar The Family Alta... stjohnsfc.org/news/newslette…

Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed h... stjohnsfc.org/news/from-the-…

There's always something happening at Saint John's! Read on to keep on top of activities, signups and other opportunities. First Sunday “Eat and Greet” Potluck Bring a dish to share and come enjoy good company at this monthly potluck lunch. Sunday, Se... stjohnsfc.org/news/our-membe…

Adjustment and assimilation into a new environment is a long, challenging process. Here we are in our third month since arriving in Sri Lanka, but there are still a mountain of adjustments for us to scale. There’s a new language; new (and spicy!) food... stjohnsfc.org/ministries/mis…

During semester breaks at the seminary, we are able to focus on other areas of ministry. Meanwhile, the seminary students are excited to go back to their home regions, visit family, enjoy home cooked meals and participate in ministry within their loca... stjohnsfc.org/ministries/mis…

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20–21 This m... stjohnsfc.org/ministries/mis…

The meeting was called to order at 6:03 PM. Pastor Nettleton opened with a prayer and devotional centered on a reading from John 14. The minutes for the May 14, 2019 Council meeting were approved as written. Pastor Nettleton reported that May attendan... stjohnsfc.org/news/council-n…

We have been in Sri Lanka one month. Already we have a place to live and are becoming familiar with our surroundings. We thank the Lord that we are finally beginning the work that he’s been preparing for us! We are currently laying the groundwork for ... stjohnsfc.org/ministries/mis…

This time of year in Uganda, you can look out at the many farms and see growth. We have had a later rainy season, but we praise God for his provision. The fields and gardens continue to grow. On the road to the Lutheran Theological College Uganda (LTC... stjohnsfc.org/ministries/mis…