News & Recent Updates

Church Council & Voters Meetings

There will be a Church Council meeting on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. All members of the Church Council should attend. Those members include: the President, Treasurer, Circuit Forum Representative, Pastor, and all mem-bers from each elected Board (Elders, Trustees, Finance and Education.) We will then be having our October voters’ meeting on Sunday, October 18th. There will be a potluck lunch after Sunday School, and the voters’ meeting will follow lunch. Everyone is welcome. All members over the age of 18 are encouraged to attend the voters’ meeting.

Bible-Walk

Save the date for the St. John’s Bible Walk on Sunday, October 25th from 5:00–7:00 p.m. This family-friendly community outreach event invites people of all ages to take a tour back in time and meet various Bible characters. Since the event is a few weeks out, we are already looking for volunteers! If you are interested in helping, please sign up for the character of your choice on the table in the Fellowship Hall. For any questions, contact Norm Lutz. ( See flyer...)

Prayer Vigil

Our congregation is invited to join together in a 24-hour Prayer Vigil as we continue to pray for our church, the calling of our future pastor, and our Nation, State, and Communities. The Prayer Vigil will begin on Friday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m. and continue through Saturday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m., asking God to guide, strengthen, and bless all of God's people. A sign-up sheet is available in the church lobby for members who wish to choose a one-hour time slot. You are welcome to pray inside the church sanctuary or from home as is connected to personal Bible Study, personal or family devotion. Let us pray for God’s wisdom and direction as we prepare to call our future pastor, and for our nation and all those entrusted with its leadership. May our prayers reflect our trust in God and our desire to faithfully serve Him through service to our neighbor. The Prayer Vigil will conclude with a Reformation Worship Service at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31st. As always, let us pray and entrust our future only to the Lord.

Call Committee Meeting

The Call Committee will gather through October for a series of meetings to discuss 'next steps' in the selecting from a list of pastor candidates in which the St. John's membership can pray for a decition in which to call.

The Well - Bible Study Group

All are invited to take part in a newly formed Bible Study group held Wednesday, October 21st at 1:30 p.m. here at the church. If you are interested in taking part in this opportunity, please contact either Tim McDermott or Margaret Witte with any questions. Thirsty to study God’s Word together in an informal group? There is room at the Well and plenty to discuss as we currently take nourishment with the words of St. Paul in his letter to the Philippians.

Greeting Card Sales are Back!

Lydia LWML will be taking orders for greeting cards in October. Folders with a catalog and order form are available on the table in the fellowship hall. Place your completed orders in the red folder by October 25th. Greeting cards should arrive by November 15th. Lydia LWML appreciates your support!

Orphan Grain Train Coordinator

Les Weber is now serving as our Orphan Grain Train Coordinator. If wishing to connect with a question or a suggestion, please contact Les. We thank him for his offer of dedication in sharing God’s blessings with those in need.

Orphan Grain Train "Wish List"

The Orphan Grain Train Wish List not only Prayers for God’s blessings on this ministry, but also the following in particular:

  • Volunteers to sort and pack clothing
  • Cash donations to pay for shipping
  • Infant’s cloth or disposable diapers, stuffed toys
  • Bed and bath linens, sheets, disposable gowns and gloves,
  • Walkers, wheel chairs, crutches and canes
  • Sanitary products for women
  • Diapers for adults and babies
  • Towels and wash cloths, bars of soap, combs, toothbrushes
  • Clothing (clean and in good repair) for every-one - especially coats and sweat shirts
  • School supplies
  • 2Quilts, blankets, com-forters, sleeping mats
  • Bicycles
  • New coloring books and crayons
  • Sports equipment such as soccer balls, basket-balls, baseball equip-ment
  • New underwear and socks, shoes
  • Bibles

Spring '26 Roadside Trash Cleanup

Cleaning up the neighborhood never looked so good! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Roadside Pickup! We spent the morning together brightening up our little corner of God's creation. Between the fellowship, the fresh air, and (of course) the donuts, it was a morning well spent. St. John’s is committed to being good stewards of the beauty the Lord has provided!