Wednesday Night LIVE with the Poocks
Dec
24
to Jan 14

Wednesday Night LIVE with the Poocks

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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.

Watch on our Facebook page.

To see the most recent video, click here

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Simply Giving 2026 Challenge
Jan
1
to Jan 21

Simply Giving 2026 Challenge

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Join the 159 St. John’s households who give their offering electronically through Simply Giving. This is a great way to commit to generous living and provide consistent resources for God's mission. Our goal is to have 26 households enroll or increase their commitments with Simply Giving. When we reach our goal, we will draw a name, and the winner will receive a special “All Things Wisconsin” basket. To start or update your commitment with Simply Giving.

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Epiphany Open House at the Poock’s
Jan
5
4:30 PM16:30

Epiphany Open House at the Poock’s

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.

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Potluck & Bunco Night
Jan
10
5:00 PM17:00

Potluck & Bunco Night

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.

 

 

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Country Bluegrass Worship
Jan
10
to Jan 11

Country Bluegrass Worship

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Its high-energy sound features acoustic string instruments. Expect bluegrass favorites including “I Saw the Light,” “Down to the River to Pray,” “Victory is Mine,” and “I’ll Fly Away.”  Mark your calendars and wear your flannel and boots for January 10 and 11!

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Grace Meals
Jan
17
9:00 AM09:00

Grace Meals

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. 

 

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The Dorcas Circle
Jan
22
1:00 PM13:00

The Dorcas Circle

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.

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Annual Meeting & Brunch
Jan
25
10:15 AM10:15

Annual Meeting & Brunch

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

 

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LWR Quilters
Dec
23
8:30 AM08:30

LWR Quilters

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.

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All-Church Caroling
Dec
21
10:30 AM10:30

All-Church Caroling

Caroling at Christmas can be dated back to the year 1223. The church of St. Francis of Assissi believed singing songs full of joy was more appropriate than the dull hymns of the Middle Ages. Almost 800 years later, St. John’s carries on this merry tradition. Warm up your voices and bundle up to share the Christmas cheer around the community on Sunday, December 21.

You, your friends, and your family are all invited. Following 9am worship, we’ll depart from the church building by 10:30. As long as you have joy in your heart, we want your voice in the chorus. This is for people of all ages.

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Prasie Team
Dec
20
to Dec 21

Prasie Team

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Praise Team - The Praise Team helps to lead worship through music on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Singers, guitarists, keyboard players, and other instrumentalists are invited to join the team. Contact the piano accompanist Becca Poock outreach@stjohns-lc.org to learn more.

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An Ornamental Occasion
Dec
14
10:15 AM10:15

An Ornamental Occasion

St. Johns will be hosting an “Ornamental Occasion”. After the festive Christmas Program, the Holy Community will gather in the Fellowship Hall to create ornaments and enjoy a hot chocolate bar. all are welcome to choose a design and personalize it for their tree. We may not be able to share the tree decorating occasions in our homes, but we can share in the joy of creating an ornament to celebrate Christ.

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Ecumenical Christmas Choir Hosted at United Church of Christ
Dec
7
5:30 PM17:30

Ecumenical Christmas Choir Hosted at United Church of Christ

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An annual tradition hosted this year at the Evansville Congregational United Church of Christ, this concert is Sunday, December 7, 5:30pm. Mark your calendar and plan to enjoy an inspiring evening of music to set your heart and soul on the true wonder of Christmas. A cookie fellowship will follow.

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Advent Devotion 2025 Christ be Our Light
Dec
1
to Dec 25

Advent Devotion 2025 Christ be Our Light

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Our 2025 Advent theme celebrates how important light is in our lives, and how God shines into our lives every day with the gifts we need. Weekend and midweek worship will bring reflections on light to center our hearts on Christ. St. John’s devotional writers have recently been reflecting on how various sources of light connect them to God’s gifts in our lives. This devotional book will include these reflections and a scripture reading for each day. Pick up your copy later this month to connect us to Christ and to one another as a community at the holidays. Readings begin with Advent on Sunday, November 30.

Here is the Link for a digital copy.

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Poinsettias for Christmas Eve
Nov
30
9:00 AM09:00

Poinsettias for Christmas Eve

In southern Mexico, there is a legend about a girl named Pepita. She had no gift to bring to Jesus at the Christmas Eve service. Her cousin Pedro said to cheer her up, “I’m sure that even the smallest gift, given by someone who loves him, will make Jesus happy.” So, Pepita gathered a handful of weeds to lay at the altar. When she did, the bouquet of weeds burst into red flowers. From then on, poinsettias are known as the “Flower of the Holy Night. “ The narration explores God’s Light contrasted with the world’s darkness, and how the Holy Light of Jesus will never be quenched.

Mark your calendar and plan to enjoy an inspiring evening of music to set your heart and soul on the true wonder of Christmas. Singers from the surrounding community will share their gift of music to put Christ at the center stage of our season and our hearts.

St. John’s Altar guild is making plans to decorate the sanctuary with these special flowers. The 6-inch, $16-plants from K&W Greenery can be requested with order sheets on the Ministry Table. Poinsettias can be dedicated in memory or in honor of family and friends, which will be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletin.

All orders must be in by Sunday, November 30. Let’s fill the sanctuary to celebrate the birth of Jesus on this “Holy Night.”

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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Nov
24
6:00 PM18:00

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

Come with joy and gratitude for Thanksgiving at Creekside on Monday, November 24. Supper will begin at 6pm, please rsvp at the Ministry Table or the church office. The menu will be a pasta bar with salad, with a suggested donation of $10. The evening will continue with worship (no rsvp necessary) to follow at 6:45pm. Be sure to stay after worship to enjoy pie fellowship at 7:30pm! If you are willing to bake contact the church office. RSVP by Tuesday, November 18.

 

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Bazaar
Nov
22
9:00 AM09:00

Bazaar

Invite your family and friends to this year’s joyful event. Saturday, November 22, from 9am to 2pm,

St. John’s will be ready for guests and shoppers. Turkey dinner is available for dine-in or carry-out from 11am to 12:30pm; cost is $14 for adults and $7 for kids 10 & under. A gluten free option will be available.

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Handel’s Messiah: Festival Choir Madison
Nov
21
to Nov 22

Handel’s Messiah: Festival Choir Madison

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Madison Chamber Orchestra and the Festival Choir of Madison is teaming up for TWO nights of Messiah at Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison. Get your tickets online for either Friday, November 21, 7pm or Saturday, November 22, 7pm. Maybe you served at the Bazzar all day. And you may recognize a certain soprano (Becca Poock!).

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ADHD support group
Nov
17
6:00 PM18:00

ADHD support group

The ADHD Support Group for adults parenting kids with ADHD and adults with ADHD meets from

6:00-7:30 pm. The group is a safe place to share information and support one another through the ups and downs of the journey of the superpower known as ADHD. For more information, contact Penny Molina at pennylmolina@gmail.com.

 

 

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St. John's 4 Dessert
Nov
17
12:00 PM12:00

St. John's 4 Dessert

Our Evansville Ecumenical Care Closet provides Thanksgiving baskets each year to 75+ client-friends. St. John’s is supplying ingredients “4” the dessert again this year. Our goal is 100 of the following 4 ingredients: 15 oz can pumpkin puree, 12 oz evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice (2oz), and yellow cake mix.

Bring any or all of these 4 ingredients to the church building by Monday, November 17. In case you’re curious, here’s the recipe to go with the ingredients:

Great Pumpkin Dessert:

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin

1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

3 eggs

1 cup white sugar

4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

3/4 cup butter, melted

1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, and spice. Mix well and pour into pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix over top, then drizzle with melted butter. Top with walnuts. Bake 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center come out clean.

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2025 Poland and Germany trip
Nov
13
to Nov 30

2025 Poland and Germany trip

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St. John’s is embarking on another trip across the ocean. We will pilgrimage in the steps of Martin Luther as well as experience the beauty of Europe’s best kept secret-Poland. Trans World Travel will be managing St. John’s tour to Krakow, Erfurt, Wartburg Castle, Wittenberg, and more.

Contact Becca Poock (outreach@stjohns-lc.org)

 

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Mission Trip for high school
Oct
29
12:00 PM12:00

Mission Trip for high school

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It just wouldn’t be summer without a fun and faith-forming trip with our

high school youth. Next summer we’re going to Lake Traverse Reservation

in Sisseton, South Dakota (pictured above), to learn about Dakota history

and culture, serve the community, and help provide a safe place for kids.

All high school youth and their parents that are interested should email

Chris Cole at director@stjohns-lc.com for further information about this trip

that’s in the works for July 12-17, 2026.

A $50 deposit is due by October 29

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Reformation Brunch
Oct
26
11:00 AM11:00

Reformation Brunch

There are lots of exciting things happening in high school ministry at St. John’s! Weekly, 9th-12th graders gather for worship and fellowship on Wednesdays, 7:30pm. And finally, the unforgettable summer trip. All these ministries are supported by the church budget and fundraising. Come celebrate the reforms of Martin Luther and eat breakfast in support of St. John’s high school ministries.

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Guy's Night
Oct
18
6:30 PM18:30

Guy's Night

Men’s Night with a Pizza Party and Prayer. On Saturday, October 18 @ 6:30-8pm. Men’s Night with be at Pastor Matt’s House 470 W Church St, Look for the red house. RSVP (if possible) call: 608-430-3145.

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