First of all, let me say thanks to you for your support of me and the programs of St. John. Having just completed our annual meeting where we noted a healthy financial picture, elected members to office who are willing to serve, set the course for the new year and provided funding to fulfill our programs we can now look forward to a wonderful new year.
One of the programs that still need our attention is our youth. To some it may seem as if we have failed in our attempt to meet that need. At the annual meeting there war no Sunday School Supt. Now there is as Tammy Hoegenauer has stepped forward to fulfill that role. Our Sunday School staff is a dedicated one – teaching the Bible. Programs are set through Vacation Bible School.
The remaining need as far as leadership is concerned is our older confirmed youth. Left without a guide at this time can be attributed to a number of factors. The debate can go on and on about whether the justification for the creation of this situation is there or not. That won’t solve the need. What will is when someone steps forward and becomes youth leader and we as a congregation give encouragement to our youth to take part in mentoring and teaching our younger youth.
Hind sight can give us a glimpse of what should have happened but it is only as good as we learn always looking for another door to open.
May God richly bless and keep each one of you.
Pastor Jim
