The Messenger

August 2023 Events Calendar at St. James Lutheran Church A Message From Pastor Andrew Then Jesus told his disciples,“If any want to become my followers,let them deny themselves and take up their crossand follow me.” – Matthew 16:24 New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof recently wrote an opinion piece entitled America Is Losing Religious Faith.  As the title suggests, Kristof reflects that Americans are becoming significantly less religious – drifting away from churches, praying less, …

You can download a copy of The Messenger with graphics. Or if you just want to read the text, keep scrolling! August 2023 Events Calendar at St. James Lutheran Church A Message From Pastor Andrew Now when Jesus heard about the beheading of John the Baptist, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. – Matthew 14:13 …