Meet Jan Pankratz - St. Luke's Church Council Secretary

It is an honor to I introduce myself as the newly appointed Church Council Secretary. Faith is a central role in my life. I see faith as trust in God and a call to action. When I was approached my immediate thought was no; but said I would think about it. That evening, I pulled out Each New Day by Corrie ten Boom and read several of her messages.   

My prayer that night was asking Jesus to help me make a decision. I knew I wanted to say yes, but it was tempting to say No. Father, you know what is in my heart. Give me strength to accept and follow your call. May every decision I make be pleasing to you. I woke with a yes in my heart.   So here I am to serve our church. 

My husband Andy and I have been members of St. Lukes since 1970. We were married in 1969 at Lake Nokomis Church and our pastor suggested St. Lukes as he was a friend of Paul Werger.  We visited the church and felt very welcome and never left.   

Over the years I have been very active in the church, our children were baptized, attended nursey school with Mrs. Jacobson, confirmed here. I went on children’s choir trips, vacation bible school, and attended women’s circles.  

Currently, I lead Loaves and Fishes (if interested in helping let me know); serve Meals on Wheels and enjoy the Monday morning bible study group (a wonderful place for women to grow in faith).   

I thank you for your trust and confidence in me to serve and ask for your prayers for guidance.   

Many Blessings 
Jan Pankratz ​

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