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A Gift from Our Family to Yours
November 15, 2026 - For the Church at the St. John Church of Christ
Spiritual Discipline: Care of the Earth
Caring for the earth begins right where we are—with the things we own, the resources we use, and the choices we make every day. Scripture reminds us that we are caretakers and stewards of everything God has created. In the Old Testament, God instructed His people to allow the land to enjoy a Sabbath rest (Leviticus 25). Just because the land could produce crops year after year didn't mean it should. God wanted His people to recognize that creation was something to care for, not simply something to use.
The spiritual discipline of caring for the earth is the desire to honor the Creator by lovingly nurturing and stewarding His creation. Sometimes we forget that the world doesn't ultimately belong to us. We may own property, possess resources, and make decisions about how things are used, but Psalm 24:1 reminds us, "The earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof." When we carelessly waste resources, damage the environment, or neglect the world around us, the consequences extend beyond nature itself. They affect other people, especially those who depend most directly on the land and its resources.
As Christians, we should approach creation with gratitude, responsibility, and love. Caring for God's world doesn't require grand gestures. It begins with simple decisions: avoiding unnecessary waste, using resources wisely, caring for the places around us, and considering what we leave for future generations. Creation is God's gift, entrusted to our care. How we treat that gift is one more way we demonstrate our love and respect for the One who gave it.
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We meet together regularly on Sunday mornings. We would love to have you join us!
We have bible classes for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Following classes, we meet together as a church family at 11:00 a.m. for worship services.
On the first Sunday of the month we enjoy a potluck meal together following worship service.
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