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Stewardship Campaign
Did you ever have news that was so exciting that you could not wait to share it with others? The Good News that fills our spirits with joy is about the radical abundance, abiding love, and healing power that Jesus shares with us when we respond to his call to follow him.
We would love to hear your story - your exciting news. If you are willing to share it with us on an upcoming Sunday, please contact Stewardship Chair Deb Hladky, dehladky0426@gmail.com If you prefer to submit something in writing for enews, send it to seniorwarden2024.stjohns@gmail.com Neither oral nor written testimony has to be lengthy.
Today's sharing is from Jackie Hymes.
Good morning, St. John's Family. My name is Jackie Hymes. I am here to tell my story of how God has blessed me through the holy spirit-and loving people here at St. John's over the past 10 years First: I was born and raised in West Virginia. Not much money but our dad made sure we all had at least a quarter to give at Sunday School every Sunday. Growing up, at an early age, It was taught to us 5 kids in my family the importance of giving. Now I have two sons, Tony and David. From the time they were born I made sure we attended Sunday School every Sunday. And made sure they had money to put in for Sunday School. I believed it was something I needed to teach my kids.
There is a funny story. We were living in Ohio at the time and came home to West Virginia. As usual we spent the night at my grandparents’ house. I think Tony was 4 and David was 3 years old. As usual, I gave them Sunday School money. By the time we were ready to go to church, I checked to make sure the boys had their money. David had laid on Grandma's couch. When he got up, I asked about his money. He didn't understand. I got him up and checked all his pockets. No money. But The money rattled. So I shook him, and the money rattled. I thought he had swallowed his money. I got the attention of the whole family because I said he had swallowed his Sunday School money. I called the hospital to see what I should do or could do. If he did not choke, then watch him to be sure he is alright. I got him again and shook him and his money was still rattling. Well, I did a more thorough
look and found his two coins in his shirt pocket.
Telling my story is a way to remind me the blessings I have received from St. John's. My giving is a way to give honor to God and appreciation for our church and its needs.
Then talents. The hugs and love we received from members of the congregation after leading music of the Praise Band on Sundays for several years was honored to us by our loving Savior. You have no idea how spiritually close to our Jesus you at St. John's have
brought me. I thank God for healing prayers. I thank God for friendships and I thank
Jesus that He walks with us every day.
St. John's Thank You!
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