Saturday, April 11, after worship until 8pm, join us for pizza, salad and BINGO! You may learn some fun new bingo calls, and possibly win a prize! Bring a friend too! Donations for the meal are appreciated. No daubers necessary.

Do you like to clean? Isn’t there just something about freshening up the house after winter? Well, St. John’s has an opportunity for you! There is much to do for our “home” as we get ready for spring. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 11, 9am-12pm:

Holy Week tells the powerful and poignant story that is at the center of Christian life and faith. Christians around the world focus hearts and minds on the powerful story of the betrayal, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In particular, Maundy Thursday evening through Easter evening know throughout the Christion church as the Great Three Days of Easter (Triduum is Latin for three days). These three days focus intensely on Christ’s passage from death to life.

This annual celebration had become a three-day observance by the fourth century. Worship during Holy Week is best approached as one continuous service. You are invited to remember and witness the entire story.

Holy Week tells the powerful and poignant story that is at the center of Christian life and faith. Christians around the world focus hearts and minds on the powerful story of the betrayal, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In particular, Maundy Thursday evening through Easter evening know throughout the Christion church as the Great Three Days of Easter (Triduum is Latin for three days). These three days focus intensely on Christ’s passage from death to life.

This annual celebration had become a three-day observance by the fourth century. Worship during Holy Week is best approached as one continuous service. You are invited to remember and witness the entire story.

Planning to come for our 6:30am sunrise service on Easter Sunday? Make sure to stay for brunch afterward! Or come and eat first and then worship at 9am in the sanctuary. All proceeds from the brunch will go to support St. John’s high school ministry.

Come walk with us!

Every Tuesday morning at 8:30, people gather to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). The quilts are shipped all over the world for relief efforts sponsored by LWR.

If you have sewing talents or can tie and wish to make a difference for those less fortunate, then this group may be calling you!

For further details, please contact the church office.

Every Tuesday morning at 8:00, handy and helpful men and women meet to provide necessary maintenance to the church property.

They work a lot (or a little) to take care of the details which are so important to keeping the buildings and grounds of the church in good order.

If you like being of service, your presence is very welcome. The fellowship of the gathering is part of the fun. Just show up or contact the church office for further details.

Order a beautiful 12-inch flower basket for sun or shade for $35 from Pleasant Prairie Greenhouse. Order forms are on the ministry table and proceeds will benefit our high school youth. The last day to order is February 22.

The Dorcas Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. We participate in Pastor's Bible Study at 1:00p.m. and have fellowship after the Bible Study, in the fellowship room. We have a short meeting, pray for others and contribute to the "Aware Christmas Program" as a community service project. Our Circle has a long history at St.John's and we welcome any new member that would like to join us.

The 40-day season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, this year, when we gather for worship at 8:30am & 7:00pm, receiving the mark of ashes and sharing Holy Communion in the sanctuary and live online at both times. We are but dust and to dust we shall return.

Befrienders - St. John’s Befrienders (Christian caregivers) are a group of caring and dedicated people who provide care to our congregation. Our Befrienders share the love of Christ in many ways: by extending a listening ear, making visits into people’s homes, helping with transportation or errands, writing notes of encouragement, checking in with encouraging phone calls, making hospital visits, and offering prayer. Befrienders meet each month for ongoing training to extend the care of the pastor and congregation in loving ways. Contact the church office if you want to join.

Tuesday, February 17 from 11:30am-1pm all are invited to a Mardi Gras luncheon in honor and celebration of the many servants of our church. Come fill your body and your soul. RSVP to the church office. (office@stjohns-lc.org or 608-882-4044)

On Sunday, February 1, 10:15am-12:45pm, we will participate in an on-site mission project for Kids Against Hunger. In about two hours, we will package nutritionally-rich meals full of proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins—perfect for a malnourished body and mind. The contents of each meal costs $0.21, and we’ll package 25,000 meals! This is a large event that requires many people. Come serve! Sign up on the Ministry Table.

Join us for a brief service following worship with laying on of hands, anointing with oil, and prayers for healing.

On February 1, we will be singing “We Are The Church” during worship. We will be having practice on Saturday, January 31 at 9:30am. We can’t wait for you to join us.

The Annual Congregational Meeting of St. John’s is scheduled for Sunday, January 25, at 10:15am following 9:00am worship. All members are asked to be present for the business of the congregation. We will hear reports, reflect on the previous year, look ahead to 2026, and approve our operating budget. This meeting is an annual reminder that together we share the responsibility and joy of God’s work among us. Join us for brunch following the Annual Meeting—hosted by our high school youth

Calling on St. John’s cooks to join together for a couple of hours in the St. John’s kitchen. We’ll make a few different meals of comfort-food recipes. The result will be a dozen frozen meals ready to be baked. These will be delivered to members and neighbors who need a little extra love and grace. Debby Jorgensen will get us organized on Saturday, January 17 at 9-11am. If you’d like to put your skills to use to spreading God’s love, sign up on the Ministry Table. 

Experience the delight of good food, the company of friends, and the joy of playing the dice game Bunco. Following 5:00pm worship on Saturday, January 10, we’ll gather for a potluck meal and a night of Bunco. No experience necessary to play.

Stop by the Poock’s to celebrate the day of Epiphany (Jan 5) and the ending of the 12 days of Christmas. This is a day for visitors, remembering the wise men that came to visit the young Jesus.

Matt, Becca, Eleanor, Micah, Simon, and Marty (the dog) extend a warm invitation to you for the 14th annual Poock Open House, on Monday, January 5, 2025, from 4:30-6:30pm. Fiesta Chili (mild) will be served, so get your adventurous tastebuds ready! If you’d like to bring an appetizer or snack, let them know. Together we’ll celebrate the beginning of a new year. You’ll find the lights on at 470 W Church St. in Evansville.

St. John’s Christmas Eve services will be:

Wednesday, December 24, 7pm

Mark your calendars and plan as we celebrate the arrival of our savior, Jesus Christ.