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10/23/2017

Monday October 23, 2017

Read Now
 
As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net
into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me.”

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            In the same way that most of us do not use all of our creative or analytical abilities, we also seldom strain ourselves spiritually. It doesn’t occur to us that God might have life-changing work for us to do; that we might touch others and help to transform their lives, bringing them glimpses of God’s love and power, opening their hearts and strengthening their spirits. Such powers seem to be more in the province of pastors and Popes.
             But when Jesus strolled along the shoreline, he called to two ordinary men, two fishermen. He chose common people for the uncommon and holy work of helping with his ministry and establishing his church. He is still choosing common people today. Choosing you and me. Let us follow him. Let us help create the miracles he has planned.

©Carol Dean Henn, 2017

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    Carol Dean Henn of St. John’s Windish Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, PA

 St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
715 Lincoln Highway
North Versailles, PA 15137-2027
[email protected]
​​412-824-0277
Office Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00am-2:00pm
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Sunday School for all ages at 9:30am
Worship at 10:45am​
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  • About Us
    • Welcome and Mission Statements
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    • Staff & Council
    • Bios >
      • Pastor Kimberly Greway
    • Life Events >
      • Wedding Policy
      • Funeral Policy
    • Committees
    • Land Acknowledgement
  • Worship
    • Worship Details
    • What to Expect
    • Prayground
    • Music at St. John's
    • Prayer and Devotional Resources
    • Young Disciples' Messages
    • Sermon Extras >
      • Feast of the Annunciation 2023
      • Reformation Sunday Oct 2022
      • Third Sunday in Advent, Dec. 2022
  • Get Involved
    • Get Involved
    • Women of the ELCA
    • Committees
  • News
    • Newsletters
    • Stewardship message
  • Education
    • Sunday School for Children and Youth
    • Confirmation
    • Coffee and Conversations (Adult Sunday School)
  • St. John's Cares
    • MA's Pantry
    • St. Afterschool
    • Lutheran World Relief
    • Meals on Wheels
    • Counseling Center
    • Community Meetings
  • Photo Gallery
  • Forms
    • Forms >
      • Prayer Request Form
      • Altar Flowers Order Form
  • Contact Us
    • Contact & Location
    • Communication Contacts