Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Hebrews 13:15-16

Submitted by Pastor Steve:

This is shaping up to be an exciting summer here at St. John's! Our new playground has been installed and already we are seeing the impact. I think it has been used every day so far. Grandparents and parents bring children with them and allow them to play on the set while they attend a bible study or serve the church in some way. We have received notice in the Madison Press and will soon be covered in the Our Community paper as well. We have received phone calls from the community congratulating us and thanking us for making this facility available to the community at large. It shows the community that we are thinking not only of our own internal needs but that we also care for our larger community in providing children and families a first class play set that incorporates all of the best thinking in safety and the needs of the disabled. It shows the heart of our members in that the donor wished to remain anonymous and give of their resources for the sake of God's glory and not his own. It shows that we are responsible in attending to the heart and ministry interests of our donors and how God leads them. Finally, it shows how God works through us in bringing his grace into material expression.

Our sign is now under contract. It will give a sense of permanence to our ministry and allow us to communicate, invite and welcome all those in London. It looks like it will be installed in November or December. At that time, it will truly bring the light of Christ into the darkness!

It is exciting to see what God is doing here in building this outpost of his glory, this place where his children are invited to come and be formed in his presence, this material expression of his presence in London, Ohio. What an awesome privilege it is to participate in this work of God.

Let us all rejoice in what God is doing here in St. John's Lutheran Church.