WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST

In its proper season God makes all things new. As members of St. John’s Church and School we are entering a new season of tremendous spiritual and numerical growth. By the work of the Holy Spirit God is renewing and reinvigorating His church. Through Word and Sacrament God continues to bless us as He brings His children into fellowship with one another so that His work might be done among us. Together we are strengthened by the promise of forgiveness through Christ Jesus and in response it is our privilege to serve together in ministry. “There is one body and one Spirit-just as you were called to one hope, when you were called-one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. …From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” (Ephesians 4: 4-6; 16)

God creates each of us to serve Him in unique ways and supplies us with a variety of spiritual gifts to be used in concert with the gifts that He has so generously given to those around us. We are all part of one body, the body of Christ. As we exercise our faith the body of Christ is supported and built up in love.

Christ is placing new and exciting possibilities before us every day in abundant supply as we serve His church and the people of our surrounding communities. I encourage You to share the gifts God has graciously given to you. You are a vital part of the body of Christ and integral in the work He gives us to do together. It’s a privilege to share in the ministry as Christ places opportunities before us during this new season with joy and confidence.