Join our very own CAMDEN CHURCH for an afternoon of music from your favorite shows/movies like “Stranger Things” and “Phantom of The Opera” as well as a short silent film and duet between the organ and piano!Camden joined our staff at St. John’s on November 17th and we are so very excited to have him a part of our faith community and ministry team. Camden is an extremely gifted musician and we count oursleves blessed!!! Let’s show our support and join Camden on FEBRUARY 25th at 3:00pmRead More →

It was a pretty fascinating morning this morning. It remined me of the time a few years ago when Jenny and I got away to Alleghany (just the two of us) as a Pastor Appreciation gift. Well, the first thing that came to my mind as I took everything in was “this morning was an “in between the seasons” kind of morning. A quick reminder to me that Fall looks like it is nearing it’s end and the next season is upon us.   That got me thinking. Our lives can be a sort of “in between the seasons” at times. One season coming to anRead More →

Over the last few weeks, we have been praying for Gino, a young ten-year-old from our congregation who has been fighting a nasty infection. He has been at Children’s Hospital for the last week. Please continue to pray for Gino! As a hope to boost his spirits, Gino’s uncle TJ (also a member of St. John’s and a very gifted organist who has helped us out MANY TIMES) has asked for cards to be sent to Gino.  PLEASE CONSIDER SENDING HIM A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT!!! Gino is a remarkable young man! His smile is infectious and his warm and genuine personality is a true blessing!Read More →

On October 11th, myself, Rod Lorenz, and Laura Tirone met with Lois. As many of you are aware, Lois has been experiencing health issues that have made it near impossible to play the organ or piano. After prayer, conversations, and support; Lois announced her retirement- effective that day.  Over these last weeks as I have considered Lois and  the partnership I’ve shared with her, I keep coming back to the words of St. Paul: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from theRead More →

Food Panty The Food Pantry is open every Tuesday from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM and serves people in the 14225 zip code ​ The Pantry graciously accepts donations from the public. Items in need include: Canned corn, canned creamed corn, canned fruit, cake mixes, canned pasta, pasta sauce, egg noodles, canned green beans, baked beans, peanut butter, canned peas, canned spinach, canned beets, diced tomatoes tomato soup, chicken soup, canned chicken, canned tuna, pancake mix, pancake syrup elbow noodles, spaghetti, breakfast cereal (no oatmeal) Juices (Sunny D, apple, tomato), Jelly in squeeze bottles, toilet tissue, body and/or dish soap, laundry detergent ​ If you wouldRead More →

FREE ORGAN CONCERT AT THE RIVIERA THEATER Join organist JOE MOMOT for an evening of classic Christmas tunes along with a Christmas sing-a-long! Admission is free, and donations will be accepted the evening of the show. November 30th, 2023 at 7:00pm FREERead More →