Dear Friends, I’m always a little sad to see summer go, as we are in the last days of August. But with September comes new excitement, new experiences, and new opportunities! Activities are charging up at St John. Choir, Hand Bells, and Confirmation Orientation are next week, Wed. September 7th. We will celebrate Rally Sunday [...]
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Fall is almost here!
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth on August 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A piece of God’s Kingdom on Earth
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, youth on June 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Where is that piece of God’s kingdom on Earth, you ask? Right here at Outlaw Ranch near Custer, SD! I am here with 7 3rd-6th graders… and we are having the time of our lives! Ask us about it when we get home at the end of the week! Many Blessings! Pastor Elizabeth
Holy Spirit comes
Posted in missions, Pastor Elizabeth, service, youth on June 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Dear friends, I was reading my “Taking Faith Home” insert today and was thinking about the question, “In what ways have you experienced the Holy Spirit’s power in your life?” In the spirit of caring conversation, I wanted to tell you about my experience with the Holy Spirit this past week, and encourage you to [...]
Confirmation Sunday
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, worship, youth on May 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This past Sunday, we celebrated what God is doing in the lives of these 5 young women. Thank you to a congregation that so wonderfully supports and encourages the faith of our youth!
Holy Saturday
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, worship on April 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Friends, This is a quiet Saturday- after the powerful images and reflection of Good Friday, and before a joy of Easter morning. I want to share this devotion with you. It is written by the ELCA Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod. What words can be spoken, on this day when the Word lies deathly [...]
Thank you!
Posted in missions, Pastor Elizabeth, service, Uncategorized, worship on April 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you for joining together to Be The Church! We had a great time together! If you took any pictures, please email them to Pastor Elizabeth at pastor.elizabeth.hoium@gmail.com I will put them up on the website to share! Thank you for going out in this community as the hands and feet of Christ! Pastor Elizabeth
Got Camp?
Posted in missions, Pastor Elizabeth, Uncategorized, youth on January 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As many of the kids in this congregation know, summer bible camp is absolutely awesome! We are now signing kids up for camp- so if you’d like to go, please contact Pastor Elizabeth very soon! The spots are filling up. Last year, a group of 3-5th graders went to Outlaw Ranch near Custer, SD. We [...]
What are you waiting for?
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, youth on December 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Friends, I have the best job ever. I want to tell you a little about how great my job is. As the Children/Youth/Family pastor at St John, I spend a lot of time with the children and youth in this congregation. Yesterday was an especially wonderful day for two reasons. First, it was the [...]
What’s in a name?
Posted in Pastor Elizabeth, worship on November 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Do you know what your name means? Do you know if you were named after someone? Growing up, I knew that I was named after my grandpa’s sister - and that Elizabeth means, “My God is abundance”. If you don’t know what your name means and are curious, look up your name on www.behindthename.com Names are important. Maybe [...]
Fall is Here!
Posted in adult education, high school, middle school, Pastor Daryl, Pastor Elizabeth, youth on September 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight begins our new Wednesday night schedule! The nursery will be staffed for elementary ages and younger from 5:45-7:45pm. See you tonight! 5:00pm: Community Meal (catered, free will offering) 6:00pm: WOW Worship 6:30pm: Education hour- Adult Education (The Story led by Pr Daryl) and Confirmation (Gr 6-10, Led by Pr Elizabeth and small group leaders) [...]


