Saturday, May 31, 12:30pm-2:30pm, St. John's parking lot, Hosted by Shifting Gears Bike Shop + St. John's 3yo-5th grade children Bring your bike + helmet. bike safety check + helmet fitting + hand signals lesson + obstacle course
St. John’s will celebrate the accomplishments of all graduating seniors on Sunday, June 2, 9:00am. High school graduates will wear their robes and process throughout the worship service. There are also many students who have graduated from undergraduate degrees, trade school, boot camp, or graduate school. And several students graduate mid-year. St. John’s would like to recognize all students on their achievements and bless them as they move to the next stage of their lives.
Join Pastor Matt and Becca for a mid-week connection on Wednesdays at 9:15pm. These brief Facebook LIVE events are called Wednesday Night Live with the Poocks. They use the Faith Five – share highs and lows, read the Bible, discuss it, pray, and bless. Sometimes they even sing a song. If you can't watch them LIVE, you can view when it is convenient for you. You don’t need a Facebook account to view.
Watch on our Facebook page.
To see the most recent video, click here
Festival of the Holy Spirit
June 7 and 8
Wear RED
Lend your voice, high or low, to St. John’s choir on Sunday, June 8, 9 am. Mark, your calendar for the Rehearsal Sunday, June 1, 10:15am + Sunday, June 8, 8:30am.
June 8 , following 9:00am worship
Your free-will donation will go toward our high school service trip.
St. John’s voted to approve our Welcome Statement in January 2019, a statement that explicitly welcomes a wide variety of people who have traditionally been excluded from the Church. At that time, we also voted to become a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation. As we strive to live into our Welcome Statement and to uphold our commitments as a RIC congregation, we will celebrate RIC Weekend on June 21 and 22.
Are you looking for a small group to help you answer questions about who God is, how to read the Bible, what God wants for our lives, and how to pray. In a 7-week small group series on Wednesday evenings this summer, we’re inviting adults to explore the anchors of our faith: the Bible, the Church, Holy Baptism, Holy Communion, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments. No question is off limits; no experience necessary. Contact the church office to join. We meet Wednesdays, 6-7pm: June 25, July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27.
You can help eliminate hunger in our community by volunteering for St. Mark’s Food Ministry with St. John's!
Friday Meal workers prepare food, serve the meal, and clean-up afterward. The lunch is prepared for dine in or carry out. Whenever you choose to serve, you will make a difference at St. Mark's Food Ministry!
Free Community Meal (groups of 3-4 volunteers): Fridays, 10:30am-1:30pm.
We will meet at St. John's at 10:00am to caravan, and we will be back around 2:00pm.
Click here for link
Come one, come all! We’ve got plenty of room outdoors to worship the Lord! In case of rain, worship will be indoors in the sanctuary.
In 2025, we celebrate 14 years of giving with Lutheran World Relief. Join us on Monday, May 19 at 2pm to meet LWR’s Reverend Tim Krick. Reverend Tim will share great information with us about LWR’s Mission and Ministry and how our love and kindness impacts others around the world.
Parenting Kids with ADHD on Monday, May 19, 6:30-8:00pm at St. John’s.
As a church, we can work to recognize the unique challenges parents of children with ADHD have, and help these families craft the best environment possible for their children. Our children’s ministries have recently made wiggle cushions available during BASIC and Faith Corps/Soul Troop, and several members of the congregation have pulled together a panel. The panel hopes to provide valuable information and help connect families with resources they need.
For more information please look throught the May Vision Notes.
For the past three years, 24 young disciples have been intentionally preparing to affirm their baptism and confirm their faith. Through interviews with Pastor Matt and personal faith expressions in their capstone projects, we know that these 24 are ready! This is a milestone in their journey of faith that marks their maturing relationship with Jesus.
If you were born in 1940 or before, St. John’s is hosting a special afternoon for you. On Thursday, May 8 at 11am, you are invited to join a worship just for you filled with classic hymns and Holy Communion. After worship we will join together in fellowship for a luncheon and time of community.
RSVP to the church office.
We all have our own to-do lists as the seasons change. Maybe you need to clean the gutters or even your closets. But there are also to-do lists of our community that always seem to get longer and longer. On Sunday, May 4, St John’s will gather to start checking those items off the list. We will serve the schools, Care Closet, and several other. Clear your schedule from 10am-12pm.
sign-ups Click Here.
When you order your quarter-zip, cozy lounge pants, and ball cap, the group will get $5 for each item - $15 total. Click on the link to peruse the catalog. Just think, you could wear St. John's merch every day! Orders can be placed May 3-18
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Ordering Closes on 05/15/25 at 11:59 PM
Dads and daughters of all ages are invited to enjoy a night full of dancing, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Dress to impress and get ready for a night under the sea filled with fun, music, and bonding. Saved the date for Friday May 2—6:30-8:30pm; $10 per couple ($15 max per family). RSVP on the Ministry Table.
Acts 29 is looking forward to a 2025 mission trip. Presbyterian Church of the Cross in Omaha, Nebraska is hosting volunteers in response to F-4 tornadoes in the Midwest. This organization along with Omaha Rapid Response has been functioning since 2019. We are trying to play our trip for a week in May. If you are interested in joining or would like more information about it, please contact Linda Rehfeldt. (608-295-6723, rehfeldtlr@gmail.com)
In May and June we collect items for Baby Care Kits. Look for needed items while shopping the garage sales! Items needed: light weight cotton T-shirts, 3 months and up (no onesies); long or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet); sweaters; receiving blankets; socks; cloth diapers (flat fold preferred); diaper pins; hand towels. See the May newsletter to learn how you can help make a difference.
Our church building needs a new roof, and now is the perfect opportunity to add solar panels for environmental and fiscal responsibility. With these projects, St. John’s is preparing our building for a bright future, come rain or shine. (See the March newsletter for all the details.) Estimated costs are $350,000; we have already saved half of that amount! The goal of our “Rain or Shine” Appeal is $175,000. We can reach this goal working together. We’ve already sent our first payment, and gifts are already coming in. Make your gift by mail, dropbox, offering box, or online, designated for “Rain or Shine.”
St. John’s is thrilled to host Dr. Schaeffer for a night of organ music and hymn-sing on Saturday, April 26 with a BBQ supper meal following worship. The musical part of the evening will begin at 7pm. Contact the church office for guest tickets when you invite your friends and neighbors for this musical connection to God and each other.
Come and sing!
For several years, St. John’s has partnered with the City of Evansville to plant trees throughout the neighborhoods. The city digs the giant holes, and we bring our muscles and care to plant the trees. This year we are “putting roots down” on Saturday, April 26, 9am-12pm. Please let staff know if you are interested.
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.
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.
If you are interested in learning more about the traditions of Holy Week and the Easter Vigil, you are encouraged to join Vicar Christopher for a special
two-part presentation, each offered at two different times:
Part One: Saturday, March 28 at 4pm or Sunday, March 29 at 10:30am
Part Two: Saturday, April 5 at 4pm or Sunday, April 5 at 10:30am
Please reach out with questions to Vicar Christopher. vicar@stjohns-lc.org
Come walk with us!
Holy Week Worship
April 16- Easter Vigil Worship 8pm
April 17- Maundy Thursday Worship 5pm,
7pm with Holy Communion
April 18 - Good Friday (Tenebrae) Worship, 7pm
April 19- No Saturday Worship; Prayer Vigil
April 20 - 6:30am Easter Sunrise Worship
7:30am Easter Breakfast,8:15am Egg Hunt
9:00am Easter Festival Worship
10:30am Easter Festival Worship
If you're able, help spread the Easter crowd and worship at 6:30 am or 10:30 am
Come for a service of healing and hope on Saturday, April 5th following the 5pm worship service.
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil
Join Vicar Christopher for an educational experience.
Part 1: March 29 at 4pm or March 30 at 10:30am
Part 2: April 4 at 4pm or April 5 at 10:30am
On Saturday, March 15, St. John’s is connecting over puzzles. Stay after worship for a “piece” of pizza and “piece” together a 500-piece puzzle. The tournament will gather teams of four to grab their “piece” of the prize. Don’t have a team? Your team will be “pieced” together on the 15th! The first team to complete their puzzle is the winner. If you would rather skip supper at the church building and warm-up your puzzling fingers, then arrive at 6:30pm for instructions and the tournament start. Maybe you have puzzled at the cabin for years. Maybe you just got into puzzles during the pandemic. And maybe you haven’t ever puzzled in your life. You are ALL invited and welcome to this FUN event. You are the piece to the puzzle!
The Greek word AGAPE [ah-gah-pay] means communal love, and that will be the foundation of this new community. You are invited, along with your friends, to join Vicar Christopher and other young adults at El Vallarta on Saturday, March 15, at 3pm. We’ll also read some Scripture and pray together, as we seek to encourage one another and build each other up in community. Please RSVP by September 16th to vicar@stjohns-lc.org or by phone/text (608) 469-3664
Each week in Lent St. John’s gathers together on Wednesday evenings for a 30-minute, reflective service. Worship will be filled with the music of Holden Evening Prayer and reflections on the heart of Jesus from St. John’s people. Add 7:00pm to your calendars Wednesdays, March 12,19,23 and April 2,9, to come together to experience God in a beautiful way. Guest speakers from St. John’s will share memorable moments of their faith journey, revealing the heart of Jesus in their lives.
•Wednesdays, March 12,19,23-April 2,9
•5:30-6:30pm in Fellowship Hall
•Suggested donation of $7.00
•Each meal includes a main dish, side, fruit, and dessert; gluten-free options are available on request.
Sewing is a valuable skill that can help people earn reliable income. Fabric Kits provide fabric and thread for vocational training programs teaching sewing, and for newly trained tailors to launch their sewing business. Families also use the kits to mend their clothing and extend the life of their limited wardrobes. Donations can be brought to the red shelf in the gathering area
On Ash Wednesday, March 5, we will gather for worship at 8:00am & 7:00pm in the sanctuary. The 7:00pm service will be live-streamed online.
On any given week you can find a multitude of servant workers helping to fulfill St. John’s mission and ministry. From assembling mailings (including this newsletter!) to quilting, from building maintenance to counting our financial offerings, people give their time and energy generously. On Tuesday, March 4, 11:30am-1:30pm, all are invited to a Mardi Gras lunch!
Following our meal, we will recognize our faithful ministry workers who volunteer their time and talents during the weekdays. Then we’ll enjoy a time of fun and entertainment. Please RSVP to the church office.
