10/29/2026
Walking into a church for the first time can feel a little daunting. As a fairly new follower of Jesus, Katy Love worried she’d feel like an outsider.
Then came her first Sunday at St. John’s.
She still remembers Pastor Patrick’s sermon that morning, about Jesus as an immigrant and what it means to truly empathize with all people. Not long after, she joined the choir. Since then she’s found Thursday night rehearsals where they pray for each other and celebrate good news, birthday cake at fellowship hour, and dishes done together after Wednesday night suppers.
“I have felt completely accepted, truly loved, and never once like an outsider.”
Thank you, Katy, for sharing your story this stewardship season. It’s a good reminder of why we give: so the next person who walks through our doors feels that same welcome.