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Scientists began to experiment with a new water collection system involving finely woven propylene netting. - [Rise and Rebuild(D51)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/07/rise-and-rebuildd51/) - "So I prayed to the God of heaven and answered the king, 'If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor with you, send me to Judah and to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I may rebuild it" (Nehemiah 2:4-5) "When our enemies heard that their scheme was - [Here Comes the Sun (D6)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/03/here-comes-the-sun-d6/) - "Let the name of the Lord be praised both now and forever. From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised" (Psalm. 113:2-3) "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Ps. 118:24) Each sunrise brings the promise - [May it Be (D48)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/may-it-be-d-48/) - "I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others" (Genesis 12:2) "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" - [Miracles from Heaven (D50)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/miracles-from-heaven-d50/) - "These signs will accompany those who have believed: in my name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover. So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken - [Second Chance (D49)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/second-chance-d49/) - "“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool" (Isaiah 1:18) "When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; - [The Cross (D47)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/the-cross-d47/) - "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world" (Galatians 6:14) "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live - [We Remember (D46)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/we-remember-d46/) - "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set - [Prophecy (D45)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/prophecy-d45/) - "Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. Anyone who - [Let it Rain (D44)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/let-it-rain-d44/) - “Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him. Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is - [Saviour (D43)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/saviour-d43/) - "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6) "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place, and gave him the name that is above every other - [A Deck of Card Gospel (D42)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/a-deck-of-card-gospel-d42/) - "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you." (John 15:16) "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer - [Zoom Church (D41)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/zoom-church-d41/) - "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:18-19) One of the things I'll remember about the virus season we've been through - [Be the Blessing (D40)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/be-the-blessing-d40/) - "Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven" (Matthew 18:18) "Now come and put a curse on these people, because they are too powerful for me. Perhaps then I will be able to defeat them and drive them - [Revival Supply Co. (D39)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/revival-supply-co-d39/) - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth" (Acts 1:8) "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is - [Joy (D38)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/joy-d38/) - "For his anger endures but a moment; in his favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5) "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul" (Psalm 94:19) Joy is used by our Father as a great deliverance in our lives. When - [The Great Realisation (D37)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/the-great-realisation-d37/) - "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings" (Proverbs 25:2) "Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:19) Life is - [Psalms for the Struggle (D36)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/psalms-for-the-struggle-d36/) - “Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I" (Psalm 61:1-2) “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; - [Dance before the Lord(D35)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/dance-before-the-lordd35/) - "Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. For the Lord takes delight in his people and crowns the humble with victory" (Psalm 149:3) "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Against such there is no - [My Guitar Gently Weeps (D34)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/my-guitar-gently-weeps-d34/) - "The scribes and the pharisees caught a woman in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, 'This woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. What do you say?' They were using this question as a trap in order to - [Focus (D33)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/focus-d33/) - "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light" (Matthew 6:22) "I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11) What - [Our God Reigns (D32)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/our-god-reigns-d32/) - "Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters, and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, Hallelujah, for the Lord our God the Almighty reigns" (Revelation 19:6) Revelation celebrates that our Lord God Almighty reigns and celebrates the homecoming of his - [Amazing Creator God (D31)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/05/amazing-creator-god-d31/) - "For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities: all things have been created through him and for him" (Colossians 1:16) "Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his - [The Lord is Beautiful (D30)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/the-lord-is-beautiful-d30/) - "Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the works of our hands for us; Yes, establish the works of our hands" (Psalm 90:17) "I have loved you with an everlasting love. I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. I will build you up again and you, Virgin Israel, will - [The Battle Belongs to the Lord (D29)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/the-battle-belongs-to-the-lord-d29/) - "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" (Ephesians 6:12) "Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time - [The Beauty of Prayer (D28)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/the-beauty-of-prayer-d28/) - "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (I Thessolonians 5:16-18) "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through - [Crushing Jesus (D26)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/crushing-jesus-d26/) - "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5) "In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood" (Hebrews 12:4) If you are living in - [The Cross in Your Life (D27)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/the-cross-in-your-life-d27/) - "Therefore, I urge you brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. This is your true and spiritual worship" (Romans 12:1) "I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live - [Grace Upon Grace](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/grace-upon-grace/) - “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” Acts 20:32 (New International Version) When I was coming up, every summer there was a JTPA Summer Youth Program at the River Park projects to - [A Way in the Wilderness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/a-way-in-the-wilderness/) - See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 (NIV) When I was born, my mom and my dad were not together, so my grandmother pretty much raised me until I was - [More than Enough](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/more-than-enough/) - “Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who has loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither the lower ranks of evil angels nor the higher, neither things present nor things future, nor the forces of nature, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, - [Love Breaks Thru (D24)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/love-breaks-thru-d24/) - "Faith, hope, love, these three abide. But the greatest of these is love" (I Cor. 13:13) "Behold what manner of love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are" (1 John 3:1) Is there an area in your life that needs a break through? - [Faith of a Child (D23)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/faith-of-a-child-d23/) - "Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches the heart knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints - [My Redeemer Lives (D22)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/my-redeemer-lives-d22/) - "For I know that my Redeemer lives and at last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold and not another." (Job 19:25-27) This is Job's faithful affirmation in the midst - [Your Prophetic Moment (D21)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/your-prophetic-moment-d21/) - "Every house will be shut up and no one will be coming or going. The city of confusion is broken down and every house is shut up that no man may come in" Isaiah 24:10 David Wilkerson, Pastor of Time Square Church in New York, prophesied in 1986 "I see a plague coming on the - [The Hulk Speaks (D20)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/the-hulk-speaks-d20/) - "If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; them I will hear from heaven, and forgive their sin and heal their land" (2 Chronicles 7:14) I try to listen and consider different people's viewpoints of the world and their - [The Impossible Dream (D19)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/the-impossible-dream-d19/) - "And great crowds came to him, bringing with them the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and they put them at his feet, and he healed them" (Matthew 15:30) "I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same - [Friendship with Jesus (D18)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/friendship-with-jesus-d18/) - "A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24) "No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father - [Spiritual Warfare (D17)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/spiritual-warfare-d17/) - "For your battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" (Ephesians 6:12) The spiritual battle we are in is very real and part of the ongoing fight between God and the - [You are Wonderfully Made (D16)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/you-are-wonderfully-made-d16/) - "Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature" (Genesis 2:7) "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous - [Forgiven East to West (D15)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/forgiven-east-to-west-d15/) - "Though he was God, he did not think equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's - [It is Well with my Soul (D14)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/it-is-well-with-my-soul-d14/) - "The Lord is my rock and fortress and deliverer; My God, my strength in whom I trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold" (Psalm 18:2) "But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me" (Psalm 131:2) - [Give Me Jesus (D13)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/give-me-jesus-d13/) - "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided for purification of sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven" (Hebrews 1:3) "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; - [Wait Upon the Lord & Soar (D12)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/wait-upon-the-lord-soar-d12/) - "Those that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31) Waiting is one of life's greatest challenges. In our instant culture, we want things right now, but often valuable gains take time. - [Set Me Free From My Chains (D11)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/set-me-free-from-my-chains-d11/) - "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John1:9) "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36) What are the chains that bind you? Do you want to be free? - [I Need a Miracle (D10)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/i-need-a-miracle-d10/) - "Now to him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen" (Ephesians 3:20-21) "Let us come boldly to the throne of our - [Prayers for Protection (D9)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/03/prayers-for-protection-d9/) - "You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance" (Psalm 32:7) - [From Addiction to Freedom (D8)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/03/from-addiction-to-freedom-d8/) - "I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members to impurity and lawlessness, so now present your members to righteousness, resulting in sanctification" (Romans 6:19) Be set free From Addiction to Freedom! - [O Lord Hear My Prayer (D7)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/03/o-lord-hear-my-prayer-d7/) - "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people" (Ephesians. 1:18) "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought - [His Glory Appears (D25)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/his-glory-appears-d25/) - "Then your light will break forth like the dawn and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard" (Isaiah 58:8) "Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them and a voice came from the cloud: This is my beloved Son. Listen to - [Easter Wuhan Style](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/04/easter-wuhan-style/) - Easter Wuhan Style The following is an excerpt from a Christian family currently living in Wuhan, China, day 48 in quarantine as of 3/14/20: “God is providing so many opportunities for good while we are here and he is showing his goodness every single moment. We are at peace in the epicenter of the virus. - [Footprints in the Sand (D2)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/03/footprints-in-the-sand-d2/) - Be blessed as you click on Footprints in the Sand! - [Don't Be Anxious...PEACE! (D1)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/03/dont-be-anxious-peace-d1/) - "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, with worship and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:6-7) We live in an anxious, fearful and panic time due to the coronavirus. Life - [The Marshmallow Test (D5)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/03/the-marshmallow-test-d5/) - Enjoy The Marshmallow Test! - [I will Praise you in this Storm (D4)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/03/find-me-in-the-maelstrom-d4/) - "But now, this is what the Lord says, he who created you Jacob, he who formed you Israel: Do not fear for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name and you are mine" (Is.43:1) "Find me in the midst of the maelstrom. Sometime events whirl around you so quickly that they become - [Say Yes! to God (D3)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2020/03/say-yes-to-god/) - Please go on a 3 Minute Retreat! - [The Power of a Story](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/09/the-power-of-a-story/) - Dr. Paul Brand was speaking to a medical college in India on “Let your light shine before men that they may behold your good works and glorify your Father.” In front of the lectern was an oil lamp with its cotton wick burning from the shallow dish of oil. As he preached, the lamp ran - [Walk in the Light](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/09/walk-in-the-light/) - One of the things many people love about Florida is the great amount of light we receive in this part of the world. The Sunshine state averages 268 sunny to partly cloudy days per year. We’ll take that, especially during the winter months! The theme of light is prevalent in the Bible. John reminds us - [A Gift Beyond Compare](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/a-gift-beyond-compare/) - “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” Psalm 139:16 (NLT) In 1957, just out of law school, I was awarded a position with the Department of Justice in a special program set up - [Celebrate Freedom!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/celebrate-freedom/) - Conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. In a June 7 session in what would be Independence Hall, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous words: "Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and - [The Doors of Life](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/the-doors-of-life/) - “These are the words of him who is holy and true… What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.” Revelation 3:7 (NIV) Doors have opened and closed in my life in ways that only make sense in the context of faith—a faith in God and a belief - [With Me All Along](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/with-me-all-along/) - “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) I - [God Pours Out His Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/god-pours-out-his-spirit/) - “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” Acts 2: 17 (NIV) It was January, 1972. I randomly ran into Jim Lovejoy in a grocery store. We began our - [Open the Door](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/open-the-door-2/) - “Then turning to His disciples, He said privately, ‘The eyes that see the things you see are blessed! For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see the things you see yet didn’t see them; to hear the things you hear yet didn’t hear them.’” Luke 10: 23-24 (HCSV) The Lord - [Love Binds Everything Together](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/love-binds-everything-together/) - “Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these, put on love, which binds everything together in - [Back to Jag](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/back-to-jag/) - “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” Acts 16:31 I was born and raised here in Naples in the River Park Projects. My mom was in and out of prison, addicted to crack cocaine and heroin. I didn’t know my dad. My grandmother had to get me at a - [The Fields Are Ripe](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/the-fields-are-ripe/) - “You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripefor harvest.” John 4:35 (NLT) I had been married twenty years before my husband came to the Lord. He’d grown up in the church, his mother was a pastor, but I - [Child of God to Man of God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/child-of-god-to-man-of-god/) - “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” Psalm 118:17 (KJV) I know that my Redeemer lives. I have been blessed with four distinct intentions (or miracles) in my life. Each came at a time of personal powerlessness. The first happened thirty-seven years ago when the Lord saved - [Joy in the Morning](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/joy-in-the-morning/) - "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5 (KJV) “I need to speak to you,” my mom told me. “I think you're old enough to understand it now,” she continued quietly. I was thirteen. “You are adopted, but we are family. I am your aunt. You and I are - [The Cross on the Hillside](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/the-cross-on-the-hillside/) - “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:55 (NIV) Weary, I picked up my daughter and headed home as my work week drew to an end. With a nagging head cold, I wanted nothing more than to put my feet up and have a nice hot - [Jesus Will Rewrite Your Story](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/jesus-will-rewrite-your-story/) - “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 (NLT) I was in a dark depression. I could not even go get groceries. I just wanted to smoke my cigarettes and drink my coffee and be in my room. I put dark towels around my windows so that - [The Fruit of My Womb](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/the-fruit-of-my-womb/) - For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb… Your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:13,16 (TEB) My husband and I were in Jamaica on vacation, spending time talking with - [Plant a Tiny Mustard Seed](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/plant-a-tiny-mustard-seed/) - “I tell you this: if you had even a faint spark of faith, even faith as tiny as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and because of your faith, the mountain would move. If you had just a sliver of faith, you would find nothing impossible.” Matthew 17:20 - [Exceeding Abundantly Above All](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/exceeding-abundantly-above-all/) - “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” Ephesians 3:20 (KJV) God has always been in my life. As a little girl, I loved church and knew there was a God. When I was nine or - [The Power of Prayer](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/the-power-of-prayer/) - Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you - [In His Image and His Likeness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/in-his-image-and-his-likeness/) - “God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness…” Genesis 1:26a (KJV) A little boy about four years old would always come up to me in church. He knew that I had cough drops and stuff in my purse, so he made a point of coming to see what I - [All Your Heart's Desire](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/all-your-hearts-desire/) - All Your Heart’s Desire“Be delighted with the Lord. Then he will give you all your heart’s desires.” Psalm 34:4 (TLB) I was at West Virginia University for summer school when one of my girlfriends invited me to a Tuesday night prayer meeting. When I didn’t accept the invitation, she kept on. “Let’s go. Let’s - [Wait for the Lord](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/wait-for-the-lord/) - “I would have been without hope if I had not believed that I would see the loving-kindness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord. Be strong. Let your heart be strong…” Psalm 27:13-14 (NLV) I was raised in a Christian home. Faith was always a part of who - [Song of Deliverance](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/song-of-deliverance/) - “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7 (NIV) I experienced God at such a young age that the deacons in the church questioned if I knew what I was doing. I was six when I felt a gentle push and an - [Faith in God Sustained Us](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/faith-in-god-sustained-us/) - “Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you. If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.” Psalm 34:17-18 The Message (MSG) My dad passed away when I turned fifteen. His death was not only a - [Strive to Please God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/strive-to-please-god/) - “Your own ears will hear Him. Right behind you a voice will say, This is the way you should go,’ whether to the right or to the left.” Isaiah 30:21 (NLT) I figured I was an adequate, if conventional, Christian. Church on Sunday. Pledged annually. Ate pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. (Even helped cook them!) - [We Have a Counselor](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/we-have-a-counselor/) - “I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him; you know him, for he dwells with you, and will be in you.”John 14:16-17 (RSV) My husband’s doctors told - [Richly Blessed to Richly Bless](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/richly-blessed-to-richly-bless/) - “Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.” 1 Timothy 6:17-18 (KJV)) Growing - [Tightly-tied Heartstrings](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/tightly-tied-heartstrings/) - “…My heartstrings throb like harp strings…” Isaiah 16:12 (The Message) As I look back on my life, I can see so clearly how God has pulled the strings of my heart to bring me ever closer to His. Although I had gone to Sunday school at the Christian Science and Congregational churches since - [Willing to Stand in the Gap](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/willing-to-stand-in-the-gap/) - “I looked for someone… to stand in the gap…” Ezekiel 22:30-31 I believe that the ministries God has given us come in all shapes, sizes…and costumes! Of course, I would, for my name is Sizzle, and I am a clown! My other self is named Daphne Pfaff. For years before she - [God Is Ever Present](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/god-is-ever-present/) - “If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 All my life, God has been present. I became a Christian and was baptized in a Baptist church at a very young age partially because I was at the age young people in our congregation were expected to - [God Sent in the S.W.A.T. Team](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/god-sent-in-the-s-w-a-t-team/) - “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 (NIV) Although I’ve always known that God is with me, I admit that at times, I worry. Well… maybe it would be more accurate to say, “I tend to be a worrier.” Even more, it would - [Just Lucky](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/just-lucky/) - “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” 1 Corinthians 3:16 (NIV) I was lucky to have been born an Episcopalian. My uncle and cousin were priests. Another cousin married a priest after her brother introduced her to his friend from the seminary. Throughout - [He Has Heard My Supplications](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/he-has-heard-my-supplications/) - “Blessed be the Lord! For He has heard the voice of my supplications. The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.” Psalm 28:6-7 Phil and I met in high school and double-dated - [Back at Home With God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/back-at-home-with-god/) - “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 (New Living Translation) This is my life’s journey. Beginning at age six through age fifty-five, I suffered from Spinal Meningitis, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Hepatitis A, B and C, Endometriosis, Uterine and Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, broken legs, wrist and hip - [Every Chapter Better](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/every-chapter-better/) - “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 (NIV) From the time I was eight until I was twelve, my grandfather sexually abused me. For a long time, I was angry with my mother for leaving me with him. As I got older and knew more about abuse, I learned - [To Guard Us in All Our Ways](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/to-guard-us-in-all-our-ways/) - “…he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways…”Psalm 91:11 (ESV) “No,” I told my children. “I read that there are sink holes out there. It’s just not safe!” Going to the beach was an almost daily ritual when my children were growing up. After all, we did - [God's Gift for His Glory](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/gods-gift-for-his-glory/) - “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect.” 1 Corinthians 15:10 Critical comments swarmed in my mind long after they took place, never giving me a moment’s peace. Does intelligent thought ever enter your skull? Who do you think you are? - [Thy Will Not Mine](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/thy-will-not-mine/) - “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 (KJV) When I was six years old, my mom had divorced my father, married my stepfather and moved us to a new neighborhood in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Back then, kids walked everywhere, even through the woods to get - [Humble Yourself Before the Lord](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/humble-yourself-before-the-lord/) - “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” James 4:10 (NIV) In November 2014 I was with my wife driving south from Atlanta, beginning our third day of hard driving to the promised land—Naples. I was tired and physically working off the drinks I had had the night before to relax - [A Forceful Presence](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/a-forceful-presence/) - “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind . . .” Acts 2:2 (KJV) Six weeks before my twentieth birthday, I was getting married. It was the time in young girls’ lives when we’d all graduated and gotten jobs. The next step was getting married. I looked - [The Lord Is My Savior](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/the-lord-is-my-savior/) - “…we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all…” 1 Timothy 4:10 (ESV) The Lord is my Savior… We may say those words many times as we seek to live Christian lives, but until we experience Christ in action, understanding His saving grace remains purely hypothetical. Only - [Knowing Our Father](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/knowing-our-father/) - "Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary." Isaiah 40: 31 (KJV) I grew up in Baltimore. Early on, I recognized my mother was obsessed with alcohol. My - [Dwell on the Good](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/dwell-on-the-good/) - “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV) I was the fourth daughter born to a father who told my mother “no more girls.” After I was - [When God Showed Up in Publix](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/when-god-showed-up-in-publix/) - “Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great and hidden things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 (NHEV) I’m still learning to sense God’s presence. For most of my life, it wasn’t something I knew was possible. God was someone distant, who lived “up there.” And he was - [He Will Not Forsake Us](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/he-will-not-forsake-us/) - “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV) It was June. We lived on a farm and, as a kid growing up on a farm, I was always on tractors and - [Bring the Whole Tithe](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/bring-the-whole-tithe/) - “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… ‘Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.’” Malachi 3:10 (NIV) While walking in the Adirondack woods in 1984, - [Seek Me With All Your Heart](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/seek-me-with-all-your-heart/) - “I know the plans I have for you…. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29: 11,13 (NIV) I believe God had plans for me even before I was a twinkle in my Dad’s eyes. Somehow, growing up in a happy but not particularly religious - [God Has a Plan](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/god-has-a-plan/) - “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) My presence on this earth was an oops! My sister was thirteen years older than me. Need I say more? When she - [Embraced by a Mighty Wind](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/embraced-by-a-mighty-wind-2/) - “Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.” Acts 2:2 (NIV) I have always known that God is with me, but one day He showed up in a way that assured me of His tender love for me in a - [Life's Miracles](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/lifes-miracles/) - “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.” 2 Corinthians 5:1 (NIV) My husband and I were married for thirty-eight years, the last three years of which his health declined due to a - [Trust in the Lord](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/trust-in-the-lord/) - “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) My grandmother always prayed for me. Toto (pronounced Tutu) prayed silently at every meal. My family seemed embarrassed by Toto’s praying, but even then, - [Open the Door](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/open-the-door/) - "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears me and opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with that person, and they with me.” Revelation 3:20 (NIV) My father was very smart and a good provider. He could always find something a little better than what we - [40 Days of Decrease](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/03/40-days-of-decrease-7/) - One of the blessings of my position is people are constantly giving me books to read or review. I don’t remember the last time I was at the library because of the stack I’m already reading. I’m so grateful for this, and one of the recent books suggested to me by Senior Warden Donna Beecher - [Year-Round Sunday School For All!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/03/year-round-sunday-school-for-all/) - Summer will soon be here. Some will head up north. Some will take a vacation or two to see new sights or connect with distant family. But many of us will spend most of the summer right here in beautiful Naples–enjoying less traffic, terrific restaurant deals, and the same great opportunities to worship, fellowship and - [God's Promises](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/04/gods-promises/) - The resurrection of Jesus is a God Promise, something so grand and miraculous only God can ful­fill. Old Testament prophets and Jesus foretold it. The Bible is full of promises God has made to his people and there is a book we give to St. John's visitors on weekends entitled "199 Promises of God." Enjoy - [OSL Training](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/04/osl-training/) - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday {March 11, 12, 13) the Order of St. Luke held a training class for all those who wished for a deeper knowledge of prayer and healing. Fr. Joe led this class with his mastery of word and divine intervention. There were 22 people from 11 different churches and denominations that at­tended - [April 2019 From the Treasurer](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/04/april-2019-from-the-treasurer/) - Each year, a portion (10%) each Episcopal Church's revenues are paid to the Dio­cese to provide for their expenses over the course of the year. Of that amount, a fraction (15%} of the apportionment is paid, by the Diocese, to Episcopal Church USA, commonly referred to as ECUSA. Through the years, a number of parishioners - [St John's Shoppe Fashion Show 2019](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/04/march-23-2019-st-johns-shoppe-fashion-show/) - By the time you received this issue of Parish Life our Fashion Show on March 23, 2019, for St, John's Shoppe will be over. This year's Fashion Show was only accomplished by the hard work from our board members, St. John's Shoppe volunteers and all of the church members that pitched in to make it - [New Member Welcome](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/04/new-member-welcome/) - St. John's celebrated welcoming 47 new members over the past year. 19 were present at the March 10th service where we heard their story, shared a gift, special song, prayer and reception. THANK YOU to everyone who wel­comed new members over the past year. THANK YOU Vestry for staying in touch with them. THANK YOU - [Embraced by a Mighty Wind](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/04/embraced-by-a-mighty-wind/) - "Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting." Acts2:2 He showed up in a way that assured me of His tender love for me in a way as never before. Late one March afternoon almost ten years ago, I was sitting - [Vestry Approves Outreach Grants](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/04/vestry-approves-outreach-grants/) - The St. John's Vestry has approved $50,000 in grants for this year's Outreach for national/ international giving: CCO - Coalition for Christian Outreach Nationwide organization working through local charities in making witnesses out of college students to create discoples who follow Jesus Christ in every area of their lives. Emmanuel Community Aleppo Provide seed money - [Parable of the Loving Father](https://stjohnsnaples.com/2019/06/parable-of-the-loving-father/) - I give thanks for all dads and men as we celebrate Father's Day 2019 in June. Fathers play a key role in our life journey and the parable of the prodigal son is a perfect illustration of that. For this article, I'm renaming that story "The Parable of the Loving Father" since it rings true ## Pages - [HOMEPAGE](https://stjohnsnaples.com/) - Church, Welcoming, Embrace God, Love Your Neighbor, Serve the World, Fun fellowship, Spiritual, Life Changing - [Bulletins](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermon/worship-bulletins/) - 15 Pentecost 16 Pentecost 17 Pentecost 18 Pentecost - [Small Groups](https://stjohnsnaples.com/ministries/small-groups/) - small groups including recovery, healing, prayer, bible study, foyer and fellowship groups. - [Moving to Naples Florida?](https://stjohnsnaples.com/guests/moving-to-naples/) - moving to naples florida provides helpful informational links for the paradise coast. - [Library](https://stjohnsnaples.com/celebration-3/library-2/) - LibraryWebIntro https://stjohnsnaples.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LibNonfictionSection1.pdf https://stjohnsnaples.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LibNonfictionSection2.pdf https://stjohnsnaples.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LibNonfictionSection3.pdf https://stjohnsnaples.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LibNonfictionSection4.pdf https://stjohnsnaples.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LibraryFiction.pdf https://stjohnsnaples.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LibraryO.S.L..pdf - [Pictures](https://stjohnsnaples.com/ministries/pictures/) - fellowship pictures of various gatherings include picnics, retreats, potlucks and prayer. - [Healing Hands](https://stjohnsnaples.com/ministries/order-st-luke/) - A healing ministry hosted at St. John's that offers teaching, healing prayer and annual conferences. - [Learning](https://stjohnsnaples.com/celebration-3/online-learning/) - online learning provides links to online learning sites for children, youth and adults. - [Enews](https://stjohnsnaples.com/about/enews/) - Be blessed by St. John's Enews! January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 May 2026 June 2026 July 2026 August 2026 - [St. John's Thrift Shoppe](https://stjohnsnaples.com/ministries/serving-locally/) - St. John's Shoppe is a small but mighty thrift boutique offers top quality merchandise such as furniture and home accessories, designer apparel for men and women, housewares, fine china, silver, jewelry and much more. The Shoppe is operated six days per week with mainly volunteer staff. Since opening in April 1982, Shoppe profits have generated - [Parish Life](https://stjohnsnaples.com/about/parish-life/) - You're invited to get to know us better by reading Parish Life Newsletter in Living Color! February 2020 February 2019 December 2018 February 2018 December 2017 February 2017 December 2016 February 2016 December & January 2015-2016 February 2015 December 2014 & January 2015 - [Monthly Calendar](https://stjohnsnaples.com/monthly-calendar/) - [The Hope That is In Us](https://stjohnsnaples.com/the-hope-that-is-in-us-2/) - Inspirational stories of God's loving miracles in people's lives! https://stjohnsnaples.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Hope-that-is-in-Us-VOLUME-I.pdf https://stjohnsnaples.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/THE-HOPE-THAT-IS-IN-US-VOLUME-2.pdf - [About Us](https://stjohnsnaples.com/about/) - about us shares about the st. john's family unique qualities and welcomes your presence. - [Giving](https://stjohnsnaples.com/celebration-3/donate/) - giving celebrates God's call in our lives to give of our heart, time, talent and treasure. Giving tab included. - [Worship](https://stjohnsnaples.com/celebration-3/worship/) - "Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our maker" (Ps.95:6) St. John's Episcopal Church celebrates our worship of God in a variety of ways! Our Traditional service is Saturday (5pm) featuring organ, hymns and contemplative moments. We have a Blended service on Sundays (10am) that includes traditional and praise music. - [HOMEPAGE - Bahasa Indonesia](https://stjohnsnaples.com/homepage-bahasa-indonesia/) - [HOMEPAGE - Deutsch](https://stjohnsnaples.com/homepage-deutsch/) - [HOMEPAGE - Español](https://stjohnsnaples.com/homepage-espanol/) - [HOMEPAGE - 中文 (中国)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/homepage-中文-中国/) - [HOMEPAGE - فارسی](https://stjohnsnaples.com/homepage-فارسی/) - [HOMEPAGE - English](https://stjohnsnaples.com/homepage-english/) - [Prayer](https://stjohnsnaples.com/ministries/prayer-2/) - prayer contact sheet for personal, family or global needs. - [I'm New](https://stjohnsnaples.com/guests/) - New guests are welcomed to explore St. John's Episcopal Church website and experience our online community. - [Contact](https://stjohnsnaples.com/contact/) - Office Hours are M-F (9am-5pm)Saturday Traditional Service at 5pmSunday Blended Service at 10am239.261.2355 Fill out the information below to contact us! - [History](https://stjohnsnaples.com/about/history/) - The first worship service was held on Sunday, April 26, 1970 in the community room of a Naples bank located at 2400 N. Tamiami Trail. The Rev. Tom Moss, Vicar conducted the service for the ten persons attending. Trinity-by-the-Cove parish, Naples, was the "mother parish," assisting the organizers in a number of ways including giving - [Values and Beliefs](https://stjohnsnaples.com/about/values/) - values and beliefs shares the foundation of our lives with our Lord, one another and the world. - [Spiritual Directions](https://stjohnsnaples.com/guests/spiritual-directions/) - spiritual direction in the video "The Bridge" breaks and heals our hearts. - [Serve](https://stjohnsnaples.com/serve/) - serve opportunities include st. john's shoppe, st. matthews house and others. - [Ministries](https://stjohnsnaples.com/ministries/) - "There are different kinds of gifts , but the same Spirit. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good" (1 Corinthians 12:4&7) Our vision to Embrace God, Love our Neighbor and Serve the World define our ministries. Children, Altar, Prayer, Small Groups and Fellowship are important ministry areas for us. - [Outreach](https://stjohnsnaples.com/outreach/) - St. John’s Shoppe St. John’s Shoppe is one of this parishes’ largest ministries. This small but mighty thrift boutique offers top quality “nearly new” merchandise such as furniture and home accessories, designer apparel and accessories for men and women, hard back books, housewares, fine china and silver, jewelry and much more. The Shoppe is operated - [St. Matthew's House](https://stjohnsnaples.com/serve/st-matthews-house/) - st. matthew's house outreach to homeless and addicted. - [Stitches of Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/serve/stitches-love/) - Stitches of Love is a wonderful ministry that provides knitted and stitched items for area hospitals, nursing homes and others in need. From knitted baby caps for premies, prayer shawls and adorable teddy bears children can hug, Stitches of Love has touched the hearts and lives of many people. When a number of items are ready, - [Altar](https://stjohnsnaples.com/ministries/altar/) - altar guild ministry at st. john's episcopal church naples florida - [Serve The World](https://stjohnsnaples.com/serve-the-world/) - By sharing the spiritual journey of fellowship, learning & care We affirm that human beings are created to share life together. To touch one another through our words or silence, to give a gift or take a walk on the beach, to share a friend’s numbing pain or deep joy, each of these are precious - [Love Your Neighbor](https://stjohnsnaples.com/love-your-neighbor/) - By sharing the spiritual journey of fellowship, learning & care We affirm that human beings are created to share life together. To touch one another through our words or silence, to give a gift or take a walk on the beach, to share a friend’s numbing pain or deep joy, each of these are precious - [Embrace God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/embrace-god-2/) - In faithful worship and a daily devotional life of bible study and prayer St Johns Weekly Prayer Group - [Sunday Live Stream](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sunday-live-stream/) - [What's the Gospel?](https://stjohnsnaples.com/gospel/) - The Gospel is the good news that God is restoring our broken lives through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whether you are looking for a new church home, or are in a time of personal crisis we hope this video will speak to you. Do you have questions about Jesus or would like - [Celebrate](https://stjohnsnaples.com/celebration-3/) - celebrate rejoices in worship videos, online learning, news pieces and other wonderful things. - [When I Arrive](https://stjohnsnaples.com/guests/arrive-2/) - When you arrive at St. john's describes "What's an Episcopalian?" and what to expect at our worship services. We look forward to welcoming you! - [Calendar](https://stjohnsnaples.com/calendar/) - We would love for you to join us at an upcoming event! - [Monthly Calendar](https://stjohnsnaples.com/guests/monthly-calendar/) - [Dominican Republic ](https://stjohnsnaples.com/serve/serving-globally/) - Thanks for taking the time to learn more about our Dominican Republic Mission trips. We have two videos that describe the work we did there. "A Comforting Spirit Journey" shares the story of a St. John's Mission team that traveled to Dajabon, Dominican Republic in June 2012. The journey actually began in 2010, when St. John's presented a - [Sermons](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermon/) - The weekly sermons at St. John's are an important part of our worship experience! We seek to have messages that are Biblically based, informative and engaging. Feel free to listen to any message online, as a podcast or download as a pdf file. Soon we will have a number of video messages noted with the - [Habitat for Humanity](https://stjohnsnaples.com/serve/habitiat-humanity/) - Habitat for Humanity seeks to put God's love into action, bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat of Collier began in April 1978 and has built 1,600 homes for deserving families. Homes are built by volunteers supervised by Habitat contractors. Families approved for homes need to put down a deposit on their home, invest numerous "sweat equity" - [Men](https://stjohnsnaples.com/ministries/men/) - Page to describe your men's ministries. Do you offer any small groups, support groups, fun events, etc.? - [Staff and Leadership](https://stjohnsnaples.com/about/staff-and-leadership/) - [Mission](https://stjohnsnaples.com/about/mission/) - EMBRACING GOD...LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR...SERVING THE WORLD! We offer a variety of worship experiences, including traditional and blended. We celebrate Jesus as our Lord and seek to follow him in our daily lives. We believe the Bible contains the inspired word of God and foundational life principles. We affirm the power of prayer and often intercede for one - [Women](https://stjohnsnaples.com/ministries/women/) - Page to describe your women's ministries. Do you offer any small groups, support groups, fun events, etc.? ## Sermons - [If My People](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/if-my-people-2/) - [Humility & Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/humility-love/) - [Righteous](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/righteous/) - [Your Spiritual Worship](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/your-spiritual-worship/) - [The Spirit Helps Us](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-spirit-helps-us/) - [The Power of Vision](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-power-of-vision/) - [Food for the Poor](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/food-for-the-poor/) - [Joshua Enters Promised Land](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/joshua-enters-promised-land/) - [Joshua Crossed Over](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/joshua-crossed-over/) - [Joshua was Courageous](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/joshua-was-courageous/) - [Joshua Believed God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/faith-freedom/) - [Vision Power](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/vision-power-2/) - [Father Day Blessing](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/father-day-blessing/) - [Let Go & Let God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/let-go-let-god-2/) - [Thirst for God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/thirst-for-god/) - [Holy Spirit Awakening](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/holy-spirit-awakening/) - [Embrace Our Faith](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/embrace-our-faith/) - [Mother & Women Blessing](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/mother-women-blessing/) - [Heaven House](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/heaven-house/) - [The Gift of Giving](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-gift-of-giving/) - [Heaven & Dreams Fulfilled](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/heaven-dreams-fulfilled/) - [The Tomb is Empty!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-tomb-is-empty/) - [King & Savior](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/king-savior/) - [Heaven: Know and Learn](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/heaven-know-and-learn/) - [Heaven: St Patrick's Blessed Work](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/heaven-st-patricks-blessed-work/) - [Christ at College](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/christ-at-college/) - [Heaven: Old Body New](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/heaven-old-body-new/) - [New Heaven New Earth](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/new-heaven-new-earth/) - [Heaven: Jesus Invitation](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/heaven-jesus-invitation/) - [40 Days to 41](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/40-days-to-41/) - [Church of Light](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/church-of-light/) - [Jesus Lamb of God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/jesus-lamb-of-god/) - [41](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/41/) - [Say Yes to God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/say-yes-to-god/) - [Jesus is Light](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/jesus-is-light/) - [Refuge for the Broken](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/refuge-for-the-broken/) - [Turn Toward Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/turn-toward-jesus/) - [Thanks Giving](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/thanks-giving/) - [God Builds Homes](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-builds-homes/) - [God Destroys Walls](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-destroys-walls/) - [Sacrifice for Freedom](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sacrifice-for-freedom/) - [Light of Christ](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/light-of-christ/) - [Gifts](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gifts/) - [Treasure](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/treasure/) - [Time](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/time/) - [Heart](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/heart/) - [The Welsh Revival](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-welsh-revival/) - [Turning Point & Revival](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/turning-point-revival/) - [Failure & Trusting God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/failure-trusting-god/) - God - [Failure & Mercy](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/failure-mercy/) - [Failure & Pain](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/failure-pain/) - [I Am](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/i-am/) - [Unity of the Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/unity-of-the-spirit/) - [Wait on the Lord](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/wait-on-the-lord/) - [New Beginnings](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/new-beginnings-2/) - [Grace is Amazing!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-is-amazing-2/) - [Grace to Forgive](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-to-forgive-2/) - [Celebrate Freedom](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/celebrate-freedom-2/) - [Healing Power](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/healing-power/) - [Grace of Light](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-of-light/) - [Grace to Come Home](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-to-come-home-2/) - [Grace is Gift!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-is-gift/) - [Remember](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/remember/) - [Doubt to Faith!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/doubt-to-faith/) - [Mother's Day](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/mothers-day/) - [Abba & Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/abba-jesus/) - [Resurrection Power!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/resurrection-power/) - [GRACE](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace/) - [I Worship You!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/worship-is-glorious/) - [Fruit of Self Control](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/fruit-of-self-control/) - [Fruit of Gentleness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/fruit-of-gentleness/) - [Fruit of Faithfulness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/fruit-of-faithfulness-2/) - [Fruit of Kindness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/fruit-of-kindness/) - [Fruit of Patience](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/fruit-of-patience/) - [Fruit of Peace](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/fruit-of-peace/) - [Fruit of Joy](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/fruit-of-joy/) - [Fruit of Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/fruit-of-love/) - [9/11](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/9-11/) - [DFTG (Holy Spirit Wind)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-holy-spirit-wind/) - [DFTG (Pesticides)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-pesticides/) - [DFTG (Drought)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-drought/) - [DFTG (Rainy Days)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-rainy-days/) - [DFTG (Root Systems)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-root-systems/) - [The Flourishing Power of God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-flourishing-power-of-god/) - [DFTG (Pruning)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-pruning/) - [DFTG (Sonlight of the Word)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-sonlight-of-the-word/) - [DFTG (Spark of Life)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-spark-of-life/) - [DFTG (Pray or Prey)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-pray-or-prey/) - [DFTG (Grace in the Garden)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-grace-in-the-garden/) - [Holy Spirit Power](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/holy-spirit-power/) - [DFTG (Changing Crops)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-changing-crops/) - [DFTG (Sow to Flesh or Spirit)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-sow-to-flesh-or-spirit/) - [DFTG (Dirt Under Your Nails)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-dirt-under-your-nails/) - [DFTG (God's Timing)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-gods-timing/) - [DFTG (Garden Soil)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dftg-garden-soil/) - [Climbing the Mountain](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/climbing-the-mountain/) - [I Have Seen the Lord](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/i-have-seen-the-lord/) - [Humility](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/humility/) - [Suffer to Fly](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/suffer-to-fly/) - [Forgiveness is Powerful](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/forgiveness-is-powerful/) - [Holy Spirit Prayer](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/holy-spirit-prayer/) - [The Scarred Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-scarred-jesus/) - [Abba Father](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/abba-father/) - [Power Perfected Weakness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/power-perfected-weakness/) - [The Bread that Gives Life](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-bread-that-gives-life/) - [Revelation (New Heaven and Earth)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-new-heaven-and-earth/) - [Revelation (Satan is Defeated)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/satan-is-defeated/) - [Revelation (The Mark of the Beast)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-the-mark-of-the-beast/) - [Revelation (God's People Delivered)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gods-people-delivered/) - [Revelation (Worship in Heaven)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-worship-in-heaven/) - [Revelation (Laodicea)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-laodicea/) - [Revelation (Philadelphia)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-philadelphia/) - [The Radiance of Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-radiance-of-jesus/) - [Revelation (Sardis)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-sardis/) - [Revelation (Thyatira)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-thyatira/) - [Revelation (Pergamum)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-pergamum/) - [Revelation (Smyrna)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-smyrna/) - [Revelation (Ephesus)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-ephesus/) - [Revelation (Get Ready)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/last-days-1/) - [Revelation (Inspired)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/revelation-inspired/) - [The Gift of You](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-gift-of-you/) - [The Gift of Time](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-gift-of-time-2/) - [Attitude of Gratitude](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/attitude-of-gratitude/) - [Youth are the Future](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/youth-are-the-future/) - [Don't Covet Your Neighbor's Stuff (10C)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dont-covet-your-neighbors-stuff/) - [Don't Lie to Your Neighbor (10C)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dont-lie-to-your-neighbor-10c/) - [You Shall Not Steal (10C)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/you-shall-not-steal/) - [You Shall Not Commit Adultery (10C)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/you-shall-not-commit-adultery-10c/) - [Honor Your Father and Mother (10C)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/honor-your-father-and-mother-10-cc/) - [Do Not Murder (10C)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/do-not-murder-10c/) - [Sabbath Rest (10C)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sabbath-rest-10c/) - [The Ten Commandments (10C)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-ten-commandments/) - [God's Name is Special (10C)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gods-name-is-special-10c/) - [Celebrate Freedom](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/celebrate-freedom/) - [One in Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/one-in-jesus/) - [Parents and CRT](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/parents-and-crt/) - [Social Psychopaths](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/social-psychopaths/) - [Holy Spirit Lead](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/holy-spirit-lead/) - [Holy Spirit Sanctuary](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/holy-spirit-sanctuary-2/) - [Bonhoeffer (Martyr)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/bonhoeffer-martyr/) - [Bonhoeffer (Spy)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/bonhoeffer-spy/) - [Bonhoeffer (Prophet)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/bonhoeffer-prophet/) - [Bonhoeffer (Pastor)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/bonhoeffer-pastor/) - [Bonhoeffer (German Christian)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/bonhoeffer-german-christian/) - [Bonhoeffer (Theologian)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/bonhoeffer-jesus-is-risen/) - [Jesus' Resurrection Overcomes Death](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/jesus-resurrection-overcomes-death/) - [Grace is Amazing](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-is-amazing/) - [Grace Empowered Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-empowered-love/) - [Grace to Forgive](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-to-forgive/) - [Grace to Come Home](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-to-come-home/) - [Grace for Sinners](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-for-sinners/) - [Grace to Soar](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/grace-to-soar/) - [Elijah's Struggles and God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/elijahs-struggles-and-god/) - [Elijah Empowered by God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/elijah-empowered-by-god/) - [Elijah Speaks Truth to Ahab](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/elijah-speaks-truth-to-ahab/) - [Elijah Listened to God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/elijah-listened-to-god/) - [Civil War](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/civil-war/) - [Jesus Light](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/jesus-light/) - [Squirrels of 2021](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/squirrels-of-2021/) - [Life's Garden](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/lifes-garden/) - [Light in the Darkness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/light-in-the-darkness/) - [The Love Letter](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-love-letter/) - [The Miracle Seagull](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-miracle-seagull/) - [Now Thank We All Our God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/now-thank-we-all-our-god/) - [The Battle is God's](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-battle-is-gods/) - [S.O.S.](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/s-o-s/) - [The Penny Girl](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-penny-girl/) - [The Gift of Time](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-gift-of-time/) - [Peace in the Storm!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/peace-in-the-storm/) - [Seal Over My Heart](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/seal-over-my-heart/) - [Giant Killer](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/giant-killer-2/) - [God's Choice for You](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gods-choice-for-you/) - [A Consuming Fire](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/a-consuming-fire/) - [Sowing Good Seed](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sowing-good-seed/) - [Holy Moments](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/holy-moments/) - [The Love Bomb](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-love-bomb/) - [Miraculous Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/miraculous-jesus/) - [From Stronghold to Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/from-stronghold-to-jesus/) - [If My People](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/if-my-people/) - [From Tyranny to Freedom](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/from-tyranny-to-freedom-2/) - [Vision Power](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/vision-power/) - [Needed: Fathers and Men](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/needed-fathers-and-men/) - [Love the Lord Who Listens](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/love-the-lord-who-listens/) - [Hate Evil and Embrace Good](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/hate-evil-and-embrace-good/) - [Tug of the Spirit's Power](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/tug-of-the-spirits-power/) - [Greater Love Friends](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/greater-love-friends/) - [Run With Faith and Patience](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/run-with-faith-and-patience/) - [Happy Mother's Day](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/happy-mothers-day/) - [Jesus: From Death to Life](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/jesus-from-death-to-life/) - [Jesus Opens Eyes](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/jesus-opens-eyes/) - [Your Prophetic Moment is Now](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/your-prophetic-moment-is-now/) - [Passion for Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/passion-for-jesus/) - [The Blood of Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-blood-of-jesus/) - [This Fast Chose You](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/this-fast-chose-you/) - [Don't Be Anxious...PEACE!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dont-be-anxious-peace/) - [Blessed are those who mourn](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/blessed-are-those-who-mourn/) - [Satan Tempts Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/satan-tempts-jesus/) - [Letter from a Birmingham Jail](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/letter-from-a-birmingham-jail/) - [Imani Milele Choir](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/imani-milele-choir/) - [Serve the World](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/serve-the-world-2/) - [Love Your Neighbor](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/love-your-neighbor-2/) - [Embrace God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/embrace-god-3/) - [Church: Joy, Light, Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/church-joy-light-love/) - [A Civil War](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/a-civil-war/) - [Double Portion!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/double-portion/) - [Celebrate the Lord's Blessings](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/celebrate-the-lords-blessings/) - [Little Gift](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/little-gift/) - [Christ Frees the Condemned!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/christ-frees-the-condemned/) - [From Suffering to Hope](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/from-suffering-to-hope/) - [The Gift](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-gift/) - [AA Lesson 4 (Need Genuine Conversion and Living Christian Experience)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/aa-lesson-4-need-genuine-conversion-and-living-christian-experience/) - [AA Lesson 3 (Personal Dealing with People)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/aa-lesson-3-personal-dealing-with-people/) - [AA Lesson 2 (Life Changing Fellowship)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/aa-lesson-2-life-changing-fellowship/) - [AA Lesson 1 (Clearly Define Need)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/aa-lesson-1-clearly-define-need/) - [Zacchaeus Gave 50%](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/zacchaeus-gave-50/) - [Thank You for Giving to the Lord](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/thank-you-for-giving-to-the-lord/) - [Patience](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/patience/) - [Worship in Spirit and Truth](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/worship-in-spirit-and-truth/) - [Surrender Control to the Holy Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/surrender-control-to-the-holy-spirit/) - [Fire, Water, Wind of the Holy Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/fire-water-wind-of-the-holy-spirit/) - [Connect to the Holy Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/connect-to-the-holy-spirit/) - [Power from the Holy Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/power-from-the-holy-spirit/) - [Best Bible Teacher is the Holy Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/best-bible-teacher-is-the-holy-spirit/) - [Prairie Fire in My Heart](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/prairie-fire-in-my-heart/) - [Freedom in Christ](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/freedom-in-christ/) - [Worship: A Real Relationship](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/worship-a-real-relationship/) - [Wind Wind Blow on Me](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/wind-wind-blow-on-me/) - [The Holy Spirit Helps Us](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-holy-spirit-helps-us/) - [Memorial Day 2019](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/memorial-day-2019/) - [If My People 3](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/if-my-people-3/) - [Mother's Day & Amazing Grace](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/mothers-day-amazing-grace/) - [If My People 1](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/if-my-people-1/) - [40 Days of Decrease 3](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/40-days-of-decrease-3/) - [40 Days of Decrease 5](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/40-days-of-decrease-5/) - [St. John's Vision](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/st-johns-vision/) - [Make Your Bed Spiritually](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/make-your-bed-spiritually/) - [Listen Love Pray](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/listen-love-pray/) - [40 Days of Decrease](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/40-days-of-decrease/) - [40 Days of Decrease 2](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/40-days-of-decrease-2/) - [40 Days of Decrease 4](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/40-days-of-decrease-4/) - [40 Days of Decrease 6](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/40-days-of-decrease-6/) - [God's Reconciling Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gods-reconciling-love/) - [Pick Up Your Cross and Rise!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/pick-up-your-cross-and-rise/) - [Christ the Word](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/christ-the-word/) - [May it Be](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/may-it-be/) - [Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/twinkle-twinkle-little-star/) - [I have come to do your will](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/i-have-come-to-do-your-will/) - [The King of Israel](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-king-of-israel/) - [The Lord Our Righteousness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-lord-our-righteousness/) - [Promises. People. Power.](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/promises-people-power/) - [Christ's Power My Weakness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/christs-power-my-weakness/) - [Giant Killer](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/giant-killer/) - [God's 10%](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gods-10/) - [A Stradivarius Gift](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/a-stradivarius-gift/) - [The Pearl or Jesus?](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-pearl-or-jesus/) - [Set Your Sails](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/set-your-sails/) - [Colossians (6)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/colossians-6/) - [Colossians (5)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/colossians-5/) - [Colossians (4)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/colossians-4/) - [Colossians (3)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/colossians-3/) - [Keep it Simple](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/keep-it-simple/) - [Colossians (2)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/colossians-2/) - [Colossians (1)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/colossians-1/) - [Abba's Deliverance!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/abbas-deliverance/) - [Content in Christ](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/content-in-christ/) - [Meredith's Letter to God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/merediths-letter-to-god/) - [Holy Spirit Sanctuary](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/holy-spirit-sanctuary/) - [God of Second Chances](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-of-second-chances/) - [Fruit to Bear](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/fruit-to-bear/) - [Take My Yoke](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/take-my-yoke/) - [Spirituality of Care Giving (5)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/spirituality-of-care-giving-5/) - [New Life is Possible](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/new-life-is-possible/) - [That All Would See Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/that-all-would-see-jesus/) - [Eagles in the Super Bowl](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/eagles-in-the-super-bowl/) - [Christ Crucified](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/christ-crucified/) - [Spirituality of Care Giving (4)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/spirituality-of-care-giving-4/) - [Spirituality of Care Giving (3)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/spirituality-care-giving-3/) - [Spirituality of Care Giving (2)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/spirituality-care-giving-2/) - [Spirituality of Care Giving (1)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/spirituality-care-giving-1/) - [Freely Given](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/freely-given/) - [Created to Soar](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/created-to-soar/) - [Wait upon the Lord](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/wait-upon-lord1/) - [Freedom Dream](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/freedom-dream/) - [Forever Changed](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/forever-changed/) - [He came down that we might rise!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/came-might-rise/) - [Happy Birthday Jesus!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/happy-birthday-jesus/) - [Witness to the Light](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/witness-to-the-light/) - [Remember Me](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/remember-me/) - [Joyfully Thankful](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/joyfully-thankful/) - [Abundantly Fruitful (SOV6)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/abundantly-fruitful-sov6/) - [Be Prepared](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/be-prepared/) - [Abiding Fruitfulness (SOV5)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/abiding-fruitfulness-sov5/) - [Abide with Jesus (SOV4)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/abide-with-jesus/) - [Pruning (SOV3)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/pruning-sov3/) - [God Lifts You Up (SOV2)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-lifts-you-up/) - [God's Abiding Friend (SOV1)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gods-abiding-friend/) - [Stewardship of the Heart](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/stewardship-of-the-heart/) - [A Gift of Wisdom](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/a-gift-of-wisdom/) - [A Great Responsibility](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/a-great-responsibility/) - [New Beginnings](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/new-beginnings/) - [Worship and Believe](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/worship-and-believe/) - [Basking in the Light of the Lord](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/basking-light-lord/) - [All Things for Good!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/all-things-for-good/) - [One Foot on Earth One in Heaven](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/one-foot-earth-one-heaven/) - [Turn My World Upside Down](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/turn-world-upside/) - [Different Yokes for Different Folks](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/different-yokes-different-folks/) - [From Tyranny to Freedom](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/from-tyranny-to-freedom/) - [Become What You Are](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/become-what-you-are/) - [Temple of the Holy Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/temple-holy-spirit/) - [Heaven's Thin Places](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/heavens-thin-places/) - [Love, Love, Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/love-love-love/) - [Women Touch the World!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/women-touch-world/) - [Sheep and Shepherd](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sheep-and-shepherd/) - [A Sacred Sorrow #6](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sacred-sorrow-6/) - [A Sacred Sorrow #5](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sacred-sorrow-5/) - [Lives Shattered by Hope](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/lives-shattered-hope/) - [That You Would Believe](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/that-you-would-believe/) - [A Sacred Sorrow #4](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sacred-sorrow-4/) - [Relinquish All and Be Born Again](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/relinquish-all-and-be-born-again/) - [Testing Which Strengthens](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/testing-which-strengthens/) - [God's Healing Power](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gods-healing-power/) - [A Sacred Sorrow #3](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sacred-sorrow-3/) - [A Sacred Sorrow #1](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sacred-sorrow-1/) - [A Sacred Sorrow #2](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sacred-sorrow-2/) - [Being Salt and Light](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/being-salt-and-light/) - [Dr. Hudson on Healing](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dr-hudson-healing/) - [Come and See](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/come-and-see/) - [Let Your Light Shine](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/let-light-shine/) - [Open the Gift of Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/open-gift-jesus/) - [One Step to Trust God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/one-step-trust-god/) - [The Divine Visitation](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-divine-visitation/) - [Outreach Grant Celebration](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/outreach-grant-celebration/) - [Prepare Your Hearts](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/prepare-your-hearts/) - [Joyful Giving](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/joyful-giving/) - [Sharing Your Gifts](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/sharing-your-gifts/) - [God's Chosen Fast](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gods-chosen-fast/) - [Matters of the Heart](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/matters-of-the-heart/) - [Let Go and Let God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/let-go-let-god/) - [Spiritual Awakening](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/spiritual-awakening/) - [Be Still and Know that I am God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/still-know-god/) - [Remembering 9/11](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/remembering-911/) - [Choices and Changes](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/choices-and-changes/) - [Choose: Salt Water or God?](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/choose-salt-water-god/) - [Be Healed Today!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/be-healed-today/) - [Feed the Flame](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/feed-the-flame/) - [Are You Ready?](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/are-you-ready/) - [Having in mind the things of God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/mind-things-god/) - [Being present with the Lord in Prayer](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/present-lord-prayer/) - [The Supremacy of Christ](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-supremacy-of-christ/) - [Discover Jesus](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/discover-jesus/) - [Walk in the Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/walk-in-the-spirit/) - [Forgive us our debts](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/forgive-us-our-debts-2/) - [Hope from the Holy Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/hope-holy-spirit/) - [Come Holy Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/come-holy-spirit/) - [Kingdom Signs](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/kingdom-signs/) - [The Light of Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-light-of-love/) - [Mom](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/mom/) - [Getting the Word Out](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/getting-the-word-out/) - [My peace be with you](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/my-peace-be-with-you/) - [His Tomb is Empty](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/his-tomb-is-empty/) - [Jaw Dropping Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/jaw-dropping-love/) - [The Love of the Father](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-love-of-the-father/) - [Forgiven and Healed](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/forgiven-and-healed/) - [Persistent Prayer](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/persistent-prayer/) - [Follow the Hawk](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/follow-the-hawk/) - [Our Father Sung in Arameic](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/our-father-in-arameic/) - Listen to a moving rendition of the "Our Father" in Arameic. Sung by Christina, who just happened to be present at the conclusion of Fr. Joe's sermon series on the Our Father, enjoy this blessed miracle! - [For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/for-thine-is-the-kingdom-and-the-power-and-the-glory/) - [Adopted](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/adopted/) - [Lead us not into Temptation](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/lead-us-not-into-temptation/) - [Epiphany forever changed](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/epiphany-forever-changed/) - [Forgive us our Debts](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/forgive-us-our-debts/) - [The Humility and Glory of God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-humility-and-glory-of-god/) - [Be blessed and Be a blessing to others](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/be-blessed-and-be-a-blessing-to-others/) - [The Change](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-change/) - [The Preparation of Advent](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/the-preparation-of-advent/) - [Emmanuel Community Aleppo Update](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/update-from-the-church-in-aleppo/) - [Give us this Day our Daily Bread](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/give-us-this-day-our-daily-bread/) - [Thy Kingdom Come Thy Will Be Done](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/thy-kingdom-coy-will-be-done/) - [Our Father who art in Heaven](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/our-father-2/) - [Take Time to Feed your Soul](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/take-time-to-feed-your-soul/) - [Take Time to Nourish your Body](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/take-time-nourish-body/) - [Heart of Righteousness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/heart-of-righteousness/) - [Take Time to Rest](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/take-time-to-rest/) - [Easter Breakthrough](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/easter-breakthrough/) - [Armenian Genocide](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/armenian-genocide/) - [Pruning for Fruit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/pruning-for-fruit/) - [Our Father](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/our-father/) - [Take Time to Raise the Bar](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/take-time-raise-bar/) - [Freedom in Christ](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/freedom-christ/) - [Pregnant with Light](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/pregnant-light/) - [Gospel of Truth](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gospel-truth/) - [Baptized with the Holy Spirit](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/baptized-holy-spirit/) - [You are Light in the Lord](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/light-lord/) - [Relating and Friendship](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/relating-friendship/) - [Depression and Hope](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/depressionhope/) - [Relating: Known and Loved](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/relating-known-loved/) - [Relating and Unity](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/relating-unity/) - [Relating: Huggable and Buggable](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/relating-huggable-buggable/) - [Suggestions for Treasure](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/suggestions-treasure/) - [Suggestions for the Heart](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/suggestions-heart/) - [Suggestions for Talent](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/suggestions-talent/) - [Suggestions for Time](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/suggestions-time/) - [Church & the Mystery of Marriage (3)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/church-mystery-marriage-3/) - [Church & the Mystery of Marriage (2)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/church-mystery-marriage-2/) - [Church & the Mystery of Marriage (1)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/church-mystery-marriage-1/) - [Christian Holocaust](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/christian-holocaust-2/) - [Church & the Mystery of Marriage (4)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/church-mystery-marriage-4-2/) - [The 10 Commandments](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/10-commandments/) - [Honor your Parents](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/honor-parents/) - [Don't Murder...Forgive](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dont-murder-forgive/) - [And He Walks with Me](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/walks/) - [Don't Steal. Be Generous](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/dont-steal-generous/) - [Lying to your Neighbor](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/lying-neighbor/) - [God's Name is Special!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gods-name-special/) - [Miracle in Cleveland](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/miracle-cleveland/) - [Hopalong Chastity](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/hopalong-chastity/) - [God is Good (GABG)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-good/) - [God is Trustworthy (GABG)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-trustworthy/) - [God is Generous (GABG)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-generous/) - [God is Love (GABG)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-love/) - [God is Holy (GABG)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-holy/) - [God Sacrifices (GABG)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-sacrifices/) - [God Transforms (GABG)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/god-transforms-gabg/) - [Leaving a Tip](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/leaving-tip/) - [Hope Feeds Thanksgiving](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/hope-feeds-thanksgiving/) - [Hoping in God's Power](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/hoping-gods-power/) - [Hope in the Darkness](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/hope-darkness/) - [The Gift of Christmas](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/gift-christmas/) - [Church and Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/church-love/) - [Church & Speaking the Truth in Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/church-speaking-truth-love/) - [Church Foundations](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/church-foundations/) - [Embracing our Faith 2](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/embracing-faith-2/) - [Christian Holocaust](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/christian-holocaust/) - [Embracing our Faith 1](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/embracing-faith-1/) - [From Stranger to Friend](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/stranger-friend/) - [With Burning Hearts](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/burning-hearts/) - [The Word of God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/word-god/) - [Take and Eat](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/take-eat/) - [Go and Tell!](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/go-tell-2/) - [Transfigured](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/go-tell/) - [Jesus, can you roll my stone away?](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/jesus-can-roll-stone-away/) - [Prayer: The Spirit helps us.](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/prayer-spirit-helps-us/) - [Prayer- Being Attentive to God](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/prayer-attentive-god/) - [The Power of Vision](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/vision-spirits-power-2/) - [Vision. Sacrifice. Freedom.](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/vision-sacrifice-freedom/) - [Vision of the Spirit's Power](https://stjohnsnaples.com/sermons/vision-spirits-power/) ## Events - [Coed Devotional Study](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/coed-devotional-study/) - Coed Devotional Study - [Coed Study](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/coed-study/) - Coed Study on "The Promise of Heaven" - [Centering Prayer](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/aa/) - Weekly Contemplative Prayer. - [Men's Study](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/bible-study/) - Inspirational Bible study for men. - [Healing Hands](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/order-of-st-luke/) - Healing prayer and learning - [Centering Prayer](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/centering-prayer/) - [Blended Service (Stream)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/easter-celebration-3/) - Please join us in traditional & praise music, sacred readings, prayers and reflection as we celebrate Holy Eucharist II. - [Holy Thursday](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/maundy-thursday/) - Join us for a Eucharistic Celebration of The Last Supper of Jesus! - [Stations of the Cross](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/good-friday/) - Please join us for an unforgettable and contemporary Stations of the Cross. - [Lenten Soup & Bread](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/lenten-soup-bread-2/) - You're invited to 5 weeks of homemade soups and bread, wonderful fellowship and an inspiring study by Rebekah Lyons entitled "Building a Resilient Life." - [Easter Service (Stream)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/easter-service-3/) - Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! - [Easter Service](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/easter-service-4/) - Celebrate the Jesus Resurrection with us! - [Ash Wednesday](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/ash-wednesday-service/) - Join us for the imposition of ashes to begin a Holy Lent. - [Christmas Day](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/christmas-day/) - You're invited to a Eucharistic celebration of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ! - [Christmas Eve Family (Stream)](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/christmas-eve-family-service/) - Christmas Eve Family begins with a 4:30 pm choral sing along followed by a joyful celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus! - [Christmas Eve](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/christmas-eve/) - Join us for a 7:30 pm choral sing along followed by a joyful celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus! - [Traditional Service](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/traditional-worship-service/) - A traditional Rite II service celebrated with hymns and Holy Eucharist. - [Easter Service](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/easter-service/) - Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! - [Shrove Tuesday](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/shrove-tuesday-2/) - Gather for a wonderful time of food and fellowship the day before Lent begins! - [Camerata of Naples Concert](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/camerata-naples-concert/) - You're invited to Camerata of Naples concerts at St. John's! Register today and join us for an acoustical feast! - [Easter Egg Hunt](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/easter-egg-hunt/) - All youth and families are invited to the Annual St. John's Easter Egg Hunt! - [Shrove Tuesday](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/shrove-tuesday/) - Our Shrove Tuesday Celebration will include a variety of pancakes, sausage and FUN! - [Women's Study](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/womens-bible-study/) - Enjoy a lively and insightful discussion of God's Word. - [Library](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/library/) - You're invited to explore St. John's library to bless your spiritual journey via books, CD and DVD's, teaching series and small group activities! - [Holocaust Rememberance Concert](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/holocaust-rememberance-concert/) - You're invited to the Holocaust Remembrance Concert performed by a professional Camerata Chamber Orchestra. - [Choruss](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/choruss/) - Please join us for an enchanted evening of sacred and traditional Russian song! - [Stitches of Love](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/stitches-of-love/) - stitching, fellowship - [Women's AA](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/oa/) - Weekly women's recovery group. - [Coffee Hour](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/coffee-hour/) - A time for food, drink and fellowship on our patio! - [Youth Sunday School](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/youth-sunday-school-2/) - Youth Sunday School for ages 2yrs-5th grade using age appropriate Biblical lessons, crafts and songs. Join us as we celebrate Jesus and one another! - [Sunset Beach Picnic](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/sunset-beach-picnic/) - Enjoy a wonderful meal, singing, games and Gulf sunset! - [Seder Meal](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/seder-meal-2/) - You're invited to a catered Seder Meal on Holy Thursday from 6-8pm. Jews for Jesus will lead us in this sacred remembrance. Please register by calling the office at 239.261.2355 and submitting your $20. - [Annual Meeting](https://stjohnsnaples.com/events/annual-meeting/) - St. John's will gather for its Annual Meeting on Monday (1/25) at 6pm and begin with a potluck. ## Locations - [St. John's Episcopal Church](https://stjohnsnaples.com/naples/st-johns-episcopal-church/) - 500 Park Shore Dr. Naples Fl 34103 ## People - [Rick Walker](https://stjohnsnaples.com/people/roger-stiefel/) - Rick Walker was born in Park Ridge, Illinois just outside of Chicago. His youth was spent in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He attended University of Illinois for his bachelor’s degree and DePaul University for his Masters in Accountancy. He started his career as a CPA, working for Price Waterhouse in Chicago. In late 1994, - [Scott Lange](https://stjohnsnaples.com/people/donna-beecher/) - Born in Hamilton, Ohio, I was raised in Hartford, Connecticut. I went to Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania where I was a political science major, joined a fraternity and played Irish folk music with friends. My first job was in college admissions, and soon after was promoted into a fundraising position, which led among other things, - [Jim Lebenns](https://stjohnsnaples.com/people/bob-matthews-2/) - I was born on October 29, 1959 in Rockville Centre, NY (on Long Island). My wife, Lisa, and I moved to Naples, FL in August of 2021. We have three children. Mark is 37 years old and lives in North Carolina. Alexander is 28 years old and lives in Manhattan, NY. And our daughter, Emma is 26 years old and lives in Philadelphia, - [Claudia Trejos](https://stjohnsnaples.com/people/claudia-trejos/) - I'm honored and blessed to be part of the St. John’s family as Parish Secretary. My family and I grew up traveling and living in various countries for 30 years as my father was an Airline Director. I was raised Catholic. While stationed in San Francisco, I graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA. - [Glenn Saffran](https://stjohnsnaples.com/people/glenn-saffran/) - I'm the Director of Music at St. John’s Episcopal Church who started piano and violin lessons at age six. Early accomplishments included performances of Bach and Vivaldi in elementary school. Continuing with instrumental and keyboard lessons throughout middle and high school, Glenn went on to Oberlin College and Conservatory where he majored in English Literature. Classes - [Randy Stewart](https://stjohnsnaples.com/people/randy-stewart/) - Originally from North Carolina, my family moved to Naples in 1968. Growing up here has been an awesome experience. St. John’s Thrift Shoppe has been a client of mine since 1998 and the church since 2008. I feel very fortunate to work with such a great group of people and get to associate with an - [Rev. Joseph F. Maiocco III](https://stjohnsnaples.com/people/joseph-f-maiocco-iii/) - I spent most of my life growing up in Southern California, went to college at W.V.U. and attended seminary at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. 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