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Dust

"... for dust you are  and to dust you will return." Genesis 3:19 Dear Father, Creator: Since the fall of humankind you have seen the depravity of our sin, yet you have also provided the Light of our salvation. We praise you for keeping your promise to all those you have called to your side. You promised to send your Son to Adam and Eve and you demonstrated your love and promise-keeping to us by sending him to the cross. Thank you for your love and forgiveness. As we meditate on our sinful nature throughout Lent, we also remember and thank you for your love through Jesus life, death and Resurrection. Thank you for overcoming sin, death and the devil for us! May we always remember the great sacrifice you gave for us. We ask that you continue to be with all those in our community that are sick and recovering from illness. Bring them back to us healthy. We also ask you to be with all of those who are fighting severe disease. Be with the doctors and caregivers. Be with al

Firm Foundation

" For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 3:11 Dear Father in Heaven, Thank you Father for your good gifts! We praise you for the rain and for the life it brings to your creation. Thank you for your divine safety and protection in the recent storms. You continue to provide for all your people. We especially thank you for your provision here at St. John's. Your gift of healing and health are wonderful and we ask a special measure of healing on our campus. Many teachers and students are feeling the pain of sickness and we ask that you would bring all our community members back to health. Please be with them and their caregivers as they recover. Father we thank you for all our school families that have made the investment to send their children to St. John's. We pray for our families as they re-enroll their children at St. John's. May they continue to find encouragement in their choice of school

Salt and Light

“You are the light of the world.  A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.   16  In the same way, let your light shine before others,  that they may see your good deeds  and glorify  your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16 Dear Father in heaven, We come before you in deep admiration for your ever-present help in times of trouble. Your healing in times of hurt. Your grace in times of poor choices. We praise you for your love and power that you display for us each day through the many blessings we receive. Thank you for ministry at St. John's Lutheran Church and School. We are blessed beyond measure and praise you for many gifts we have. May we be good stewards of your gifts and use them all to your glory. Please be with all those in our community who are sick and in need. Heal them. Help them. Bring them to your side. We bring all