Faces of Faith – The Joseph Family

Jemoye and Kandy wanted a good education for their daughter. That’s how they found St. John’s Lutheran School. In 2017, their daughter graduated! The parents celebrated their new grad’s achievement and then did what many parents do . . . moved on. Jemoye and Kandy were unchurched, and they really didn’t have an interest in joining a congregation.

One day in 2022, they showed up with Jessie, their baby boy. The birth of their son stirred something in them. Their growing family needed something more. They needed a church home. The seed that had been planted years ago at St. John’s took root! For their family, 2024 was a special year—Jemoye was baptized along with their new baby girl. Jemoye and Kandy married, and the whole family joined their new Christian community! As Jemoye describes it, “St. John’s is a place that helps us pursue godliness and follow God’s Word. A place I find support on my journey with Christ.” If the Joseph family is any indication, no matter how long ago seeds of the gospel have been planted, the Lord can cause them to grow!

From Jonathan Kehl, home missionary at St. John’s, Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda