Blessings Abound at St. John's Lutheran Church and School
During recent congregational meetings to discuss the Raising Our Sights Program, members of St. John's took some time to identify some of the many blessings the Lord has provided to us. Listed below are some of the response:
Physically able to serve
To be able to wake up each day
Beautiful facility
Happiness is not gained by material possessions alone
Freedom to worship
A job to go to
Breakfast Bible study
Freedom of religion
We don’t have a dying school
Feel safe in our community
Being able to watch students’ faith grow
Many members willing to serve that have the gift of playing the organ at church
Live in a community where fellow Christians own businesses
The opportunity to build each other up as Christians
Health
Air we breathe
Safe food
We live in an area without earthquakes
We have the opportunity to love our neighbors via outreach groups
Families with faith
Life
Healthy kids
God’s word
St. John’s
Quiet homes
Food on our table
Safety
Jobs
Clothes
Faith
Family & Friends
Living in America
Christian Education
Love
Health
I’m still here
Family
Grandkids
Church Family
I didn’t get electrocuted
Exercise
Trueword is preached here
Good relationships
Christian day school
Jobs
More food than we need
Homes
Vehicles
Great garden
Healthy animals
Great hay
Dynamite crock of sauerkraut
Got over pneumonia
Jobs
Physical health
Getting my hearing back
Daughter was able to sell her home
Daughter was able to find a better job
Healthy home
Healthy kids
Delicious home made apple cider!
Celebrated 492nd anniversary of the nailing of the 95 theses on Church door in Wittenburg
Healthy family
Warm building
Wind
Extra hour of sleep at daylight savings
We can send our kids to a Christian day school
Blessed to be married to a kind and concerning wife
Married to a husband who cleans the bathroom and house
Blessed when I accomplish something
To be alive during the day to count my blessings
Blessed with a family that is healthy
Blessed with friends who will work at my business
Blessed to have found a job
Blessed to be able to live in a city with a police force
Blessed with friends who are willing to watch my children
