A Testimony from our Motorhead Ministries!

The Kutzoras donated their faithful, old Camry to give to someone….the 3rd vehicle they’ve donated! Here’s a thank you from the folks who needed it and received it: To the people of St. John’,  Ordinarily when a deer jumps in front of your car it’s a...
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Christmas is the season for giving!

Thank you to all who brought gifts for the Giving Tree, and to Beth Mittermaier for organizing and getting those to Family Promise of Washington County. Our Crossways Camps, our sister-churches (Ulong’a in Tanzania and All Peoples’ in Milwaukee), Lutheran Social...
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What About Advent and Christmas Worship?

Council and Worship Team and Pastor continue to evaluate when it seems safe and wise to offer indoor worship again. We all know we won’t have the kind of Christmas Eve where we have 250 people packed in for several hour-long services. We will certainly have Facebook Live...
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Poinsettia Orders

Poinsettias:  A signup sheet to order poinsettias to decorate the Sanctuary is the Gathering Space. Red or white 6” plants are again available at $10 each. Place your order on the signup sheet and use an envelope for your payment The deadline for ordering is Sunday December...
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Jackson Elementary Backpack Program Needs

Last year we helped out with the Backpack Program at Jackson Elementary.  During the week children in need can have lunch at the school, the backpack program helps them over the weekend to continue to have proper nutrition.  The school is in need of a few items to pack those...
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What can we do to stay connected?

Our health experts tell us we’re in for a long, hard, stretch with Covid19, the flu season, and winter arriving. We need good, creative, safe ways to connect folks as a church and in the community. What are your great ideas? Would you be part of a Phone-a-Friend Team? Or a...
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Outreach for Hope Bike Ride

Thank you to our 9 riders and anyone who donated to the Outreach for Hope Ride Run Walk!  Thank you to Dan Johnson for heading up the St. John’s team and to all the riders!  You can still make a gift through St. John’s or www.outreachforhope.org
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LWR Kits and Quilts

Each year we send quilts & personal care kits around the world to help those in need.  Thank you to all our quilters who have been working all year on quilts, most working at home during the pandemic!  Ruth Circle assembles personal care kits in fall and are in need of items...
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St. John’s Veterans Group

Our next St. John’s Vet’s Group Meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:00am at St. John’s Church.  We encourage both St. John’s members and non-members to attend our meetings.  This is a great way to get together and share...
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What shall we do about a number of things going forward?

We’re worshipping in person Saturdays at 5:00 and Sundays at 9:45 (also on Facebook), with masks and distancing. And now that more people are getting vaccinated, that’s an encouraging sign!  We continue Zoom Coffee Hour after Sunday Worship and “Drive-up” Communion...
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