Alive in Christ with the Pocono Mission District

Alive in Christ with the Pocono Mission District Submitted By Marie Jucknik, Council President of St. John, Pen Argyl   In 2019, the congregation of St. John Lutheran in Pen Argyl, PA was feeling cast adrift. Our pastor was wonderful but we were looking for more of a connection to our synod. As the council…

On the Way: A Call to Service

Dear Friends in Christ – This was our first Sunday after Tuesday’s elections. I was invited to preach at worship for Maidencreek Church in Blandon, PA, alongside Pastor Bruce Schoup. This was the birthday and festival day commemorating Martin Luther, who founded our Lutheran movement in 1517. I used the Lectionary reading for this Sunday…

On the Way: Breathing in Faith

Breathing in Faith: On the Way to Election Day Dear God’s Beloved, On the Way in NE PA, As Election Day draws near, let us hear the word of the Lord from the prophet Isaiah: “Do not fear, for I am with you;I will bring your offspring from the east,and from the west I will gather you;I will…

Hands, Hearts, and Smiles

Over 100 people joyfully participated in a variety of service projects at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit (LCHS) on Sunday October 6th, 2024 as part of the annual God’s Work Our Hands day of service.

Faith & the Power of Prayer

St. Paul’s, Fountain Hill, never lost hope…never lost faith that their prayers would be answered. Although not sure what the answer would be to the months of praying, we all believed that God was not ready for us to close and leave the community.