Dear St John’s Family,
We rejoice and praise God for all the women that have nurtured our lives. When I think of the women that influenced me, of course I think of my own mom that brought me into the world and played a very prominent roll in raising me. But I also think of my grandmother and Aunt Faye that passed on their wisdom. I think of a Sunday School teacher and youth leader that taught Bible stories and encouraged me in formative years. I think of my stepmom that continuously showed me tough love and strength in adversity. I think of wise women that surrounded me during my first pregnancy and my first years of motherhood. I think of teachers and professors along the way that not only shared their knowledge, but also their passion. Today, I celebrate every woman that formed me in prominent and subtle ways. We all have these women in our lives that are gifts from God. We have so much to be thankful for this day. So, let’s worship God that gathers us together like a hen gathering her chicks under the protection of her wings. God is good and worthy of all our praise!
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Stephanie