1. We resumed many of our typical fall activities: Bible study, board and committee meetings, school music and sports. Although these activities may look different this fall, we are still blessed to be carrying out ministry at St. John's. Thank you for your prayers as we continue our efforts to spread the Gospel even in the midst of our current challenges!

2. We gathered together for Unity Sunday. This year, we were doubly blessed to rejoice both in our unity in Christ and in the total elimination of the debt from building our present school facility. Thanks be to God for these gifts!

1. Our school children are still edifying our worship services through music. The need for social distancing, combined with the size of our balcony, does not allow them to sing live during the worship service. But we are able to pre-record them! Keep listening for our grade school students in upcoming worship services, and thank our school teachers who are making this singing possible!

COVID-Related Expenses
Air purifiers have been installed at church and school, and additional Chromebooks are being purchased to support our students in the event of virtual learning. The total cost for these non-budgeted projects is approximately $28,000. Please click here to donate.

Friday, October 9
St. John's families with children ages 2 - 3rd grade (no older siblings please) are invited to join us for our Fall Blessings event at 6:00 p.m. We'll enjoy "distanced" fellowship time on the green space across the street from school on Dewey Avenue with songs, a craft, a light supper, and a short movie. Click here for more information and to register.

October 1-18
Please save your gently used shoes to impact the lives of people in Africa through our annual fall shoe collection October 1 – 18. We are looking for shoes for men, women, and children. Watch for collection boxes at church and school, and please bring shoes in bags rather than in boxes. If you wish to make a monetary donation to defray the cost of shipping to Africa, mark your checks “Soles for Jesus” and make them payable to St. John’s. Questions can be directed to Yvonne Quint.

Beginning this Sunday, September 20
Please join us as we kick off a new Sunday morning Bible study! Plagues, civil unrest, false prophets, natural catastrophes, tension between church and state; these are all contemporary issues that trouble many Christians. They’re also nothing new. But are they signs of the end? Jesus’ prophecies of the end times and the book of Revelation provide reliable insight as to the best of times, the worst of times, and whether the end is near. Click here to register to attend in person, and click here for class video and handouts. 

Beginning Sunday, September 27
This course provides a general overview of the Bible, touches upon every major Christian doctrine, and supplies a solid understanding of what we confess and believe as a confessional Lutheran Church. Since it provides the foundation for a deeper relationship with God, we encourage both members and non-members to attend. Click here to register.

COVID-Related Expenses
Air purifiers have been installed at church and school, and additional Chromebooks are being purchased to support our students in the event of virtual learning. The total cost for these non-budgeted projects is approximately $28,000. Please click here to donate.

Beginning September 20
Please join us as we kick off a new Sunday morning Bible study! Plagues, civil unrest, false prophets, natural catastrophes, tension between church and state; these are all contemporary issues that trouble many Christians. They’re also nothing new. But are they signs of the end? Jesus’ prophecies of the end times and the book of Revelation provide reliable insight as to the best of times, the worst of times, and whether the end is near. If you'd like to attend in person, watch for registration information on Monday.

As with so many other things in life, Sunday School is going to look different this fall. Although we are unable to offer in-person Sunday School, we are pleased to offer families a virtual option with materials provided by Northwestern Publishing House. Click here for all the details and to order materials at no cost to you.