The final book of the Bible offers a powerful message of hope to God’s people in challenging times. Yet its vivid images, metaphors, and symbols can leave us wondering what they mean. We examined the first three chapters of Revelation in our Lenten services this spring, and starting in May, our Sunday Bible class will turn to the remainder of Revelation, beginning with the heavenly vision in Chapter 4. This extended study will continue for several months. Everyone is warmly invited to join us.

Since April the volunteers at the Mission Farm have been busy raising organic fruits and vegetables to send to the CANV Food Bank to assist financially challenged families. As of the end of September, we have turned 15,583 lbs. of produce to the Bank this year, with 2,076.9 lbs. in September alone. We would not have been able to accomplish this without the sweat of our volunteers and the providence of the Heavenly Gardner who smiles upon the Farm’s purpose. 

Farmer Ted is now shifting his focus to raising funds for next year’s crop plan. During November and December, Mission Farm will join one hundred other Napa County nonprofits in the Napa Give!Guide’s 2026 campaign. We hope that as we approach the end of the year and you make plans for charitable giving that you will remember the mission of the Farm. St. John’s makes it easy to give in support not only for the General Fund, but also for certain of its individual ministries like the Farm by “earmarking” your gift. You can also help us connect with the community through the Give!Guide campaign. Place a sign in your front yard where neighbors and passersby can see it or display a poster at a busy workplace or business. Pastor Ted will have signs, posters, and brochures available—see him on Sunday mornings.

Advent is on the horizon, and so are our Wednesday evening soup suppers. This year’s dates are December 2, 9, and 16. We encourage everyone to begin thinking about attending or hosting one of the evenings with your small group, ministry team, or family. Sign ups and full details will be available soon, but now is a great time to start planning.