When natural disaster strikes or conflicts flare, families often have little chance to gather their belongings before fleeing the danger. They arrive at refugee camps or other places of safety scared and vulnerable and dirty. Simple items help sustain them. This year the St. John Lutheran Church Quilters made 39 quilts, 2 baby layette kits, […]
The Purpose Statement of Women of the ELCA: As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing […]
The Altar Guild of St. John Lutheran Church is a great group of members, who dedicate themselves to preparing Communion for our members year after year. Their duties consist of the care of the altar area and the preparation of the sacrament of Holy Communion for 52 weeks per year. Volunteers are currently scheduled through […]
We thank members who have stepped up to volunteer at events throughout the year engaging members in various ways. Respectfully submitted, the Stewardship and Leadership Development Planning Group
The Social Ministry Planning Group is charged with facilitating and encouraging our congregations interaction with the world outside of the walls of this building. We are called to be a publicly engaged church and as such, we are called to be God’s hands in our local and global communities. These interactions include several facets: Awareness, […]
The Prayer Shawl Ministry knits and crochets prayer shawls to be given to members of the congregation or to members of the community who need comfort. We have also made baby sweaters, hats, and baby blankets for the layette kits for Lutheran World Relief. We have patterns for knit and crochet prayer shawls and also […]
The Extended Care Ministry continues to send birthday and Christmas cards to members of the congregation who are over 80 years old, nursing facility residents, hospitalized, and those who are confined to home. Greetings and condolences have been sent to congregation members in remembrance of birthdays and cards with prayers are sent to those with […]
With only one member on the Evangelism Planning Group, we had only one event this year. The 4th of July picnic was attended by many. We had a potluck with hotdogs and brats and then many more guests joined us in the Prayer Garden to watch the fireworks. Thank you to everyone who helped to […]
Sunday School classes are available for everyone from three year olds through adult classes. Sunday School classes are held beginning the Sunday after Labor Day and continues through the Sunday before Memorial Day. Sunday School classes are held from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Classes are not held during the Christmas-New Year break. We have a […]
In 2015 the Education group has been involved with the planning and implementation of Friends and Family Sunday School, and graduation recognition. This year the Sunday School children made Christmas ornaments for all of our shut-ins and presented a children’s program for Christmas. Dave has been presenting interesting and enlightening adult education sessions during our […]