St John Lutheran Church

I was baptized in the 50's at the little white church.  My family including grandparents and great grandparents were members of St John.  I remember attending many VBS weeks as a child and mother daughter banquets.  I have served as social ministry chairperson and as property chairperson and served two terms and vice president and 4 1/2 years as president. 

My name is Carlos Palacios and I am from San Salvador, EL Salvador but currently living in Laurel, Md. I joined St. John Lutheran Church in 2018 but I was an active visitor for many years prior. I am bilingual (English and Spanish) and working towards extending my knowledge in French.

Although not born a Lutheran, I have been a member at St. John since moving to Maryland 40 years ago and finding this welcoming congregation. My children and grandchildren have been raised here.  I recently retired from 30 years in the legal department at Discovery Communications and am now able to devote more time to church activities.  I especially enjoy singing, working on Vacation Bible School, and coordinating the annual Safe Haven Homeless Shelter.

I am originally from The Gambia which is in West Africa.  I came to the US when I was 13 years old - almost 26 years ago.  I will turn 40 this year.   I love to work with children.