Men's Ministry
The men’s ministry of St. John’s is moving forward, and you’re invited! All these events are open to ALL MEN of St. John’s and our guests. See Epistle for more information.
Wednesday Night LIVE with the Poocks
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
Free Friday Community Meal
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
Sisters In Strength
Join in a new women’s group to make new connections. We are gathering on Sunday’s from 4-5:30pm in the lounge. We will hear a short message, enjoy fellowship, and pray together. Feel free to bring a crafty thing or game to play. No RSVP necessary. Questions? Call Denise Paese at 608-556-1282.
October Meals On Wheels
St. John’s is delivering Meals on Wheels to Evansville residents during the weekdays in October. Volunteers will pick up meals at Creekside Place Monday-Friday at 11am. Sign up on the Ministry Table or call the church office.
Christmas Program Auditions
First through fifth grade students are invited to audition for the Christmas program “A Quizzical Christmas” following BASIC at 11:15am on Sunday, October 12th in the Sanctuary. Rehearsals will take place during BASIC beginning Sunday, October 19th.
85+ Worship and Luncheon
If you were born in 1940 or before, St. John’s is hosting a special afternoon for you. On Thursday, October 16 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.
Save the Date: 2026 Men's & Women's Retreats
For Women’s Retreat $75 deposit due Oct 15.
For Men’s Retreat more details coming soon.
ADHD support group
St. John’s will be hosting a monthly ADHD Support Group for adults parenting kids with ADHD and adults with ADHD. The group will be a safe place to share information and support one another through the ups and downs of the journey of the superpower known as ADHD. This month’s meeting will be held on third Monday here at St. John’s from 6:00-7:30pm. The meetings are open, so spread the word. ADHD experts will be invited to speak to the group on topics of interest. For more information, contact Penny Molina at pennylmolina@gmail.com.
open table
Open Table on Monday, September 8 , 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 Underground Music and Becoming Better Neighbors. Dinner will include taco bar, enchiladas, beans, rice, tossed salad, dessert and beverages.
Here is the link to sign-up
Conformation starts
Youth Come and join us to learn more about your faith and God! Scan QR code to sign up.
Men's Breakfast
The Men will meet for an hour in the Fellowship Hall for Fellowship, Bible Study, and Conversation.
outdoor worship
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.
St. John's Annual holiday bazaar planning meeting
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.
Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction
Join us for fun and community at our lakeside camp and conference center on Saturday, August 9. Fabric sale, gift gallery, concessions all begin at 9am. Live auction bidding begins at 10am. Generous support from donors and bidders make it possible for campers to experience God’s love in a powerful way.
Busy on Saturday, head to Lutherdale on Friday, August 8 from 4—7pm for a pre-fest and fish fry.
New Member Orientation
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).
School kits
Lutheran World Relief (LWR) School Kits In July and August we collect items for school kits for LWR. Each school kits contains: Four 70-sheet spiral notebooks of ruled paper, one pencil sharpener, five unsharpened #2 pencils, one eraser, one pair of blunt scissors, one box of 16 or 24 crayons, one 30cm ruler, five ballpoint pens (no gel ink). Thanks for making a difference to our global neighbors.
VBS Road Trip
Want to register your child for VBS here is the link Road Trip Vacation Bible School 2025
open table meal
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.
Pig roast + Potluck Send-off for Vicar Christopher
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.
Ecumenical Meal and Hymn Sing
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.
Summer Hungry: Food & Hygiene Drive
AWARE’s summer food drive is back again to collect food and some basic hygiene necessities for low-income households in the community who access the Evansville Care Closet. Requested items: mac & cheese, hamburger helper, olive, soups (chunky and regular), pudding, canned fruit (in its own juice), baking soda, onion powder, flour, sugar, garlic, canned pasta, Italian seasoning, pasta sauce, unsweetened cereal, crackers, snack chips (low-sugar), shampoo, men’s deodorant, razors, liquid laundry soap, bleach, Kleenex, and diapers (sizes 5&6). Bring your donations back to St. John’s by July 7.
Anchors of Faith
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.
Mission Monday (High School Youth)
JUNE 23, JULY 7, & AUG. 11 All youth who have completed grades 8-12 are invited to join together in service for a couple hours and play together for a couple hours. Come for one, two, or all days. Text Pastor Matt if you plan to serve!
RIC Weekend
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.
Starting Fresh Small Group with Pastor Jerry Tews
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.
Annual Omelet Breakfast
June 8 , following 9:00am worship
Your free-will donation will go toward our high school service trip.
Pop-Up Choir
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.
Baccalaureate Worship
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.
Bike rodeo
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
A Visit with LWR
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 ADHD Kids
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.