St. John's Lutheran Church

Volunteer Opportunities with St. John’s

posted on June 9, 2013

We have many different opportunities for volunteers with St. John’s.  Following are just a few of these opportunities.  Please contact the Joanne Sommers, our Shared Ministry Coordinator, or the Church Office with any questions.

• Food Shelf: St. John’s has provided volunteers for the month of July for many years.  There is a sign up sheet in the Commons.
• Vacation Bible School and “On The Road”: There are many opportunities to help with these programs such as crew leaders, station leaders and assistants, decorating and prep, help with registration, and nursery care.  Please contact Julie Brehmer, Director of Children’s Ministry, if are interested or have questions.
• Meals for Kids: This program is sponsored by the Community Action Center.  St. John’s has committed to this program and will begin our partnership with the CAC this Wednesday, June 12.  This will be a 2 hour commitment and volunteers from 12 and up are welcome.  A sign-up sheet is on the Shared Ministry bulletin board.
• Funeral Lunch Coordinator: We are continuing to be in the process of looking for some to serve as the Funeral Lunch Coordinator.

A big “thank you” to all of our volunteers through out the year!

Sunday, June 9th, at St. John’s . . .

posted on June 3, 2013

• We will be recognizing our graduates from the Class of 2013 during the 10:00 a.m. worship service.  Following will be a luncheon for the graduates, their families and mentors.
• Rhubarb Sunday!  Please join us in sharing many rhubarb desserts during  Coffee and Fellowship time between services.  Everyone is welcome!
• Blessings to those campers who are will be heading to Settlers Camp to enjoy exploring, faith talks, games, art and crafts, cabin time and campfires.  They will be leaving from St. John’s at 1:30 p.m.

Magical Mystery Tours

posted on June 3, 2013

Youth who have completed 6th through 8th grade are welcome to join us on our annual “MAGICAL MYSTERY TOURS” hosted by Northfield Area Youth Workers.  We’ll meet up and hop on a bus at Bethel to an undisclosed location for a fun time with other youth groups from Northfield.  Some examples of past destinations have included waterparks, Dundas Duke’s games, and volunteering at Feed My Starving Children.

DATES: June 19, July 17, August 14

High School Bonfires

posted on June 3, 2013

Join us on the third Tuesday each month this summer for High School Bonfires.  From 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., anyone who has completed 8th grade is welcome to meet us in the St. John’s parking lot for a camp fire.

This is a great opportunity for older youth to relax and reconnect with their friends, roast marshmallows, and have a chance to spiritually recharge with music and devotions.

DATES: June 18, July 16, August 20

High School Senior Recognition – Sunday, June 9

posted on June 1, 2013

High School Seniors!  After the 10:00 a.m. service on June 9th, we wish to celebrate your impending graduation by having a lunch in your honor.  Our congregation has been blessed by your presence these past years and we want to gather to pray for your future endeavors.   Parents, family members, and mentors are invited as well to share in a meal catered by the Quarterback Club.  Watch for an RSVP in the mail.

Food Shelf Volunteers Needed!

posted on May 28, 2013

Food Shelf Volunteers Needed!  St. John’s has provided the food shelf volunteers for the month of July for many years.  We will begin signing up volunteers starting this Sunday, June 2  in the Commons.  Signup sheets will be available every Sunday in June.  Please contact Don Sahling at 645-9220 if you have any questions.

Memorial Day – Monday, May 27th

posted on May 27, 2013

Happy Memorial Day!

The church building and church office will be closed today, Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Summer Worship Schedule Starts Sunday, May 26th

posted on May 24, 2013

Starting this Sunday, May 26th, our Summer Worship schedule begins as follows:

8:30 a.m. – Worship
9:30 a.m. – Coffee and Fellowship
10:00 a.m. – Worship

See you at Church!

VBS and “On the Road” – Summer 2013

posted on May 19, 2013

This summer St. John’s, along with Bethel, Rejoice! and St. Peter’s Lutheran Churches and Emmaus Church, will be offering a joint Vacation Bible School/Summer Camp experience for children age 3 (by 9/1/12) – 5th grade!

For kids completing Kindergarten – 5th grade
“On the Road”, August 4 – 8
Held at Bethel Lutheran Church
Good Earth Village, “On the Road!” will bring the fun of summer camp to Northfield. This 4-day program is filled with games, worship (and water worship!), crafts, Bible study and singing. Registration is through Good Earth Village. Campers can register on-line at www.goodearthvillage.org . Since this is a community-based event please send your registration in early. Good Earth Village can accommodate about 125 campers.

For Kids Age 3 (by 9-1-12) – Kindergarten
“God’s Backyard under the Stars”, Vacation Bible School, August 5 – 8
Held at St. John’s Lutheran Church
“God’s Backyard under the Stars”, Vacation Bible School is a time for kids to gather together as a community and discover how to serve our family, friends, neighbors, community and Jesus! Kindergarteners have the option of going to either VBS or “On the Road”. The VBS program will be half days whereas “On the Road” is a full day experience. You decide which camp works best for your child. Registration forms are available in the Main Office and in the Commons. Come join us in God’s Backyard!

Summer Nursery Schedule

posted on May 19, 2013

Starting on Sunday, May 26 the Nursery will be providing childcare during worship for only the 10:00 a.m. service during the summer months.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Julie Brehmer.