Calling all faithful bazaar servants—new, experienced, old & young alike! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 23 for a day of craft fair shopping, dining, silent auction bidding, and more. Anyone interested in helping out in any area or have amazing ideas to share to make the event spectacular, please come to the planning meeting on Tuesday, August 20 at 7pm.

Join us for New Member Orientation on Sunday,

August 3, 1-3pm. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to the church office (882-4044 or office@stjohns-lc.org).

Open Table on Monday, July 14, 5:15-6:30pm at Creekside Place. The Open Table community meal is  sponsored this month by Evansville Lions Club and Tipi Produce. It is hosted by Evansville Becoming Better Neighbors. Dinner will include enchiladas, roast pork, hot sides, salad bar, desserts, and beverages. Gluten free and vegetarian options.

Help us wish farewell to Vicar Christopher as we enjoy a time of fellowship and feasting with a summer Pig Roast and Picnic Potluck following 5pm worship on Saturday, July 12 and following 9am worship on Sunday, July 13. Keith Lynn will roast the pig for us; bring a side dish or dessert to share. Hospitality help is also needed.

Jesus rejoices when His Church is united. Evansville will unite in song on Wednesday, July 9, 5:15-7pm at Creekside Place (rsvp required). We will dine indoors with a refreshing salad bar. Then we will raise our voices together in song. The music will be a variety of songs, hymns, and some fun facts about the hymns. Sign up on the Ministry Table.

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.

For Four consecutive weeks, Pastor Jerry Tews is facilitating a group who will discuss and pray together about “starting fresh”. consider how God can lead you into the new thing in your life.

June 8 , following 9:00am worship

Your free-will donation will go toward our high school service trip.  

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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.