Welcome!

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). We offer what you need the most -- the message of full and free forgiveness through Jesus Christ, the world’s only Savior from sin. That Gospel message is at the center of everything that we do here. St. John’s is a place for worship… a place for fellowship… a place for family… a place to grow spiritually… a place for you!

Our Mission:

United by faith in Christ, the men, women and children of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church gather to worship and serve our Triune God. Strengthened through Word and Sacrament, we respond to Christ’s command (Matthew 28: 19-20) by seeking lost souls for Christ and nurturing believers for lives of Christian service, all to the glory of God.

Announcements

CHURCH NEWS

Jesus Cares Bible Class  We continue our ministry to people with developmental disabilities.  Bible class is scheduled here at church on Thursday, May 10^th and May 31^st at 6:30PM.  Members of the congregation are welcome to join in this ministry. 

Every Soul Sunday  During the first half of May, the Ministry Advancement Team will be gathering information from members of the congregation (5^th grade through adults).  On Sunday, May 20^th, we will have an Every Soul Sunday.  All members are encouraged and expected to join us for worship on that date as our worship will focus on praising God for all the blessings he has given to each soul in our congregation.  Encourage one another to be here!

Sunday School  Our last day of Sunday School will be May 20^th.  We will have a year-end awards ceremony and wrap-up for our Sunday School families.  Watch the Sunday bulletins for further information.

Thank You  We are finishing another Sunday School year in May.  We give a big “thank you” to the Sunday School staff (Janet Schuth, Pauline Schmidt, Althea Mathwig, Lonnie Rabe, Dennis Rabe, Kathy Stuedeman) for their dedicated and faithful service.  We thank the substitute teachers (Cassandra Bratsch, Jenny Scherer, Heather Schulz and Kathy Stuedemann) for their help and willingness to serve.  Thank you to the spouses of these staff members and any others who gave their direct support, encouragement, and help. 

Confirmation  Eighth grade student, Dylan Schuth will be confirmed on May 6^th in our Sunday worship service.  He is a precious soul which the Lord has entrusted to our care.  Remember Dylan in your prayers, continue to encourage him and help him grow in his faith.

Seminary Chorus Concert:  Martin Luther College proudly welcomes the Seminary Chorus of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary as they perform their annual concert on Saturday, May 12^th at 7:30pm in the Chapel of the Christ.  Under the theme “All Praise To God,” the concert program will include traditional and contemporary anthems and hymns for choir and congregation.

Warm Coat Collection  A number of organizations in McLeod County have joined together again to promote a coat collection for distribution to needy families in the fall.  If you have a new or gently used coat that you would like to donate, please place it in the box at church by May 27^th.  Thank you.

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SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL

Summer Bible School will be held Sunday through Thursday, Aug 5^th - 9^th from 6:30 to 8:30PM.  Children age 3 through adults are welcome and encouraged to participate.  Please plan your summer family events accordingly.  We will have a planning meeting on Monday, May 21^st at 7pm.  Parents of our Sunday School children are encouraged to attend.  We will choose the Bible School program at this meeting.

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YOUTH NEWS

Ditch Clean-up  is being planned for Sunday, May 6^th in the afternoon (weather permitting).  The backup date will be Sunday, May 20^th in the afternoon.  If you have questions or can’t make it on either of those dates, please contact Gene Roush.  Watch the bulletin for more specifics.

Float for parade  The Youth Group helped with our church float for the Glencoe parade last summer.  We will discuss this project at our next gathering.  If you have any questions, comments etc. concerning the church float, please contact Pastor Reichow.

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