Forgiveness
I have always been partial to the traditional Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come....
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We are called by Christ
to be a Sanctuary
that Welcomes and Serves All.
Pastor Mark Fisher
- 4 days ago
- 2 min
Memories
This morning coming home from the gym I stopped to get gasoline. It was cool outside and standing there in shorts and a t shirt felt...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
- Aug 21
- 2 min
Creating a Multi-Generational Community
When I arrived at St. John four years ago, many people said how important it would be for the church to have younger members and...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
- Aug 6
- 2 min
When I First Heard God
This past Sunday morning I was taking a short walk before getting ready for church. Strolling along, thinking about my sermon, suddenly I...
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St. John
- Jul 28
- 2 min
ACTION ALERT: Strengthen International Food Aid Programs in the Farm Bill
From ELCA Advocacy: Advocate for Robust International Food Aid in the Farm Bill Ending hunger and malnutrition around the world is one of...
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Guest Writer
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Special Congregational Meeting to Approve New Constitution
Our congregational board decided to review and bring our constitution up to date to reflect our practice of “Mission Centered Policy...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Pastor Mark’s Reflection “Politics and Faith”
Over the past few months several people have asked me about living out the faith in a political season. First off, it is the right...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
- Jun 27
- 1 min
Contentment
I talk to a counselor most weeks. It is a good thing to do for Pastors due to the nature of our work. Of course, I pray and meditate,...
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Guest Writer
- Jun 13
- 1 min
The Amazing Brannon Girls!
My husband, Allan, and I had the pleasure of attending Celebration Dance presented by Barbara Hatch School of Dance on Saturday, June 8,...
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Ashleigh Altemann
- Jun 5
- 3 min
Not so Icky Evangelism
The Violent Femmes encounter got me thinking about forms of evangelism.
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Guest Writer
- May 29
- 3 min
Coming Home
by Sonja Brannon This weekend my daughter is being confirmed into the St. John’s Family — what a milestone for her…and her family. You...
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Elaine Pearson
- May 23
- 2 min
Limiting the Kingdom of God
On May 11, I attended the Southeast Michigan Synod Assembly as the official SlideMaster. It ended with a wonderful worship service. I...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
- May 14
- 2 min
Sharing the Peace
I was visiting with a young man I have been counseling the other day. He wanted to talk about Jesus and spirituality. He did not grow up...
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Ashleigh Altemann
- May 9
- 2 min
Meet our New Tree!
the last Sunday of April, we put our hope into action and we planted a tree on the grounds of St. John.
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Pastor Mark Fisher
- May 1
- 3 min
Celebrating Life
It is Tuesday April 30, 2024, I am at St. Augustine’s House in Oxford MI. taking a short retreat. This retreat is not silent, however...
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Sean Michael Jackman
- May 1
- 2 min
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Viva La Musica! is this Sunday at 4:00 pm. For me, this is a different kind of program. Since the date fell on Cinco de Mayo, we agreed...
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St. John
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Help shape the Farm Bill
This week we watched the documentary “common ground” that focuses on the way regenerative agriculture can help to mitigate the negative...
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St. John
- Apr 11
- 1 min
Egg-celent fun!
For the first time in some years, St. John hosted an egg hunt for the young folk.
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Ashleigh Altemann
- Apr 11
- 3 min
It was Good
One of the earliest stories I can recall hearing was a story of connectedness, of order, of purpose, of nature. It was a story of creation.
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St. John
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Earth Month at St. John!
This year we are going beyond celebrating Earth Day, hosting a month full of opportunities to learn about, care for, and celebrate creation.
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