St John's Lutheran Allentown

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Today we commemorate Francis of Assisi, renewer of the church, who died in 1226. Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to... serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching ‘using words if necessary.’ Francis had a spirit of gratitude for all of God's creation. (Sundays and Seasons) A prayer attributed to Francis of Assisi: Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen (ELW, p. 87).

Today, we ask our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America family and friends to join together in prayer for the president, first lady and all who are affected by... COVID-19 in the White House, as well as all the people and their families in our nation and around the world who are continuing to suffer or who have died from the effects of COVID-19. In a week when the world grieves more than 1 million lives lost during this pandemic, our prayers are unceasing. Almighty and merciful God, you are the only source of health and healing; you alone can bring calmness and peace. Grant to us, your children, an awareness of your presence and a strong confidence in you. In our pain, our weariness, and our anxiety, surround us with your care, protect us by your loving might, and permit us once more to enjoy health and strength and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, page 85).

Holy Communion elements available for pick-up from 5th st Church entrance until 4:00 today and again from noon-1:00 tomorrow.

Do your part - wear a mask, wash your hands, and love your neighbor.

So grateful to be a part of this!! You all are amazing! Here’s a song I did for St John’s that I just wanted to share for anyone needing to feel that they belong in this crazy world. You do!

Arts at St. John's sponsors Bobby Jo Valentine : Hopeful Earthbound Singer-Songwriter at LV Virtual Pride

Final 2020 Summer Bach at Noon recorded at St. John's.

Please keep the family of Pastor Lamb and the members of St. Luke's, our neighbor congregation on 7th St, in your prayers.

Bach at Noon is back! Soloists performing at our virtual July Bach at Noon concert include Sherezade Panthaki, soprano, Dashon Burton, bass-baritone, Loretta O...'Sullivan, cello and Mary Watt, oboe. Recorded at St. John's Lutheran Church in Allentown, PA with no audience present, the concert is introduced and accompanied by Greg Funfgeld, Artistic Director and Conductor of The Bach Choir of Bethlehem. To make a Free Will donation, please click here - all contributions gratefully received! https://bach.org/donate/ To access the program, click https://bach.org/wp-conte//2020/07/BachatNoon_July_FNL.pdf.

Join Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry of The Episcopal Church as they sing a duet of Jesus Loves Me.

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