On Saturday, April 27, St. John’s will host the Center Stage Showcase featuring vocal selections of fun, light-hearted music. Songs from Broadway, folk songs, or jazz will fill the Sanctuary. The entertainment will bring solos, duets, and groups of local artists to sing their hearts out.

The night begins right after worship with dinner, and audience members will easily move to the Sanctuary for the opening act. Invite your friends and neighbors to an evening of community and entertainment.

April 21, at 10:15am, Third Sunday of each month in the Chapel. A space for LGBTQ+ people and allies of all ages to connect and support each other. Meetings will include a Bible devotion, discussion, and
community building.

The city will arrange all the trees and holes; we will plant the tree and tuck it into its new home for years to come. 10-15 people are needed of all ages. (Some children who have participated in the past delight in pointing out the trees that they planted around town!) Signup on the Ministry Table or call the office.

Apostle’s Creed with 4th graders 9am worship recognition 10:15am workshop with families

This Spring join in a small group experience to dive into the New Testament with other adults that are ready to learn more about faith and the Bible. Starting on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:00-7:15pm, we will be meeting for seven weeks together to look into half of the New Testament. Using Collaborate: Lutheran Confirmation we will take an honest look at the holy mystery and complexity of Scripture leading participants onto a path of growth and discovery. This 75 minutes will consist of discussion time with Sue Reese based on weekly readings and the Collaborate workbook, plus time with Pastor Matt for Q&A.

Men Only Group meeting in April

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.

On Friday, March 29, you are invited to Creekside Place (102 Maple Street) for an Ecumenical Good Friday event with our neighbors. Lunch is served at 11:15am and will include lasagna and salad; gluten free and vegetarian options will be available. Suggested donation is $10; please RSVP to the church office by Sunday, March 24. Worship will begin at 12pm and will include song, scripture, prayer, and reflection focusing on Jesus’ final moments on the cross. This event is hosted by St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. Paul Catholic Church, Congregational United Church of Christ, Evansville United Methodist Church, Cooksville Lutheran Church, and Magnolia Advent Christian Church.

Come walk with us!

Congregational Care

Do you ever feel like you are carrying a burden alone? Or do you feel stuck in the troubles of your life? Pastor Jerry is facilitating the second Tuesday and fourth Tuesday of the month. Many of us endure hardships - illness, loss through death, loss through moving, physical deterioration, unexpected caregiving, or just life in general. God has made a place that we can gather together safely, for quality conversation, in the presence of people who care - the Church.  The Faith Circle will identify effective ways of addressing anxieties common to us all. Through sharing and listening, this pastoral conversation time will benefit all with faith-filled strength and the wisdom of others.

March 24 ,at 10:15am, Third Sunday of each month in the Chapel. A space for LGBTQ+ people and allies of all ages to connect and support each other. Meetings will include a Bible devotion, discussion, and
community building.

ACTS29 is finally on the move again. We are going to a town in eastern Kentucky to help with flood recovery. There are presently 432 homes that were destroyed and 4667 homes that have been flood affected. We will leave on Sunday, April 14 with a return date of Saturday, April 20. Reach out to the church office for more information. Our next meeting for the Mission Trip is Saturday, March 23 at 4:00pm. It’s not too late to join.

Help eliminate hunger in our area by volunteering for St. Mark’s Food Ministry! Friday Meal workers prepare food, serve the meal, and cleanup afterward. St. John’s sends a team of 3-4 to help with the Free Friday Community Meal once a month. We meet at St. John’s at 10am to carpool, and we return by 2pm. Our upcoming date March 22. Contact the church office to sign up.

Cost $15 per person. Bring your own snacks. and RSVP the Thursday the 14 to let us know you are coming.

Congregational Care

Do you ever feel like you are carrying a burden alone? Or do you feel stuck in the troubles of your life? Pastor Jerry is facilitating the second Tuesday and fourth Tuesday of the month. Many of us endure hardships - illness, loss through death, loss through moving, physical deterioration, unexpected caregiving, or just life in general. God has made a place that we can gather together safely, for quality conversation, in the presence of people who care - the Church.  The Faith Circle will identify effective ways of addressing anxieties common to us all. Through sharing and listening, this pastoral conversation time will benefit all with faith-filled strength and the wisdom of others.

Whether your porch faces East or West, there is a flower basket to beautify your home just in time for Mother’s Day. The 12-inch hanging basket is filled with annual flowers either for sun or shade. Place your order by Friday March 8th. Each basket is $35. Checks should be made to St. John’s with “Hanging Basket” in the memo line. Or scan St. John’s QR code on the right to pay by card. Baskets will be available in time for Mother’s Day

Congregational Care

Do you ever feel like you are carrying a burden alone? Or do you feel stuck in the troubles of your life? Pastor Jerry is facilitating the second Tuesday and fourth Tuesday of the month. Many of us endure hardships - illness, loss through death, loss through moving, physical deterioration, unexpected caregiving, or just life in general. God has made a place that we can gather together safely, for quality conversation, in the presence of people who care - the Church.  The Faith Circle will identify effective ways of addressing anxieties common to us all. Through sharing and listening, this pastoral conversation time will benefit all with faith-filled strength and the wisdom of others.

It's time to place your order for Easter flowers! At St. John's, we have a long-standing tradition of placing flowers in the chancel and sanctuary to celebrate the Risen Lord. Please consult the order form (yellow insert), which lists the choices of plants and the prices. Our deadline for placing orders with K&W Greenery is March 3, so get your order in today. (This year Easter falls on March 31.)

Purchase a 12-inch hanging basket of annual flowers from Pleasant Prairie Greenhouse for shade or sun to support our high school youth's mission trip to Lake Traverse. Each basket is $35. Baskets will be available for pick up Friday and Saturday, May 10th & 11th. Payment is due at time of order. Order forms are on the Ministry Table and must be in by Friday, March 8. .

On Ash Wednesday, February 14, we will gather for worship at 8:00am & 7:00pm, in the sanctuary. The 7:00pm service will be livestreamed online. Christians often participate in Lent by taking on a spiritual practice or discipline, as a form of a “fast.” The intention is to focus on Christ and his sacrifice for us. Some may break an unhealthy habit by giving up sweets or soda. Others might start a healthy habit, give to charity, join a small group, or try a new prayer activity. Consider what you might “give up” or do differently to set apart these forty days of Lent.

Congregational Care

Do you ever feel like you are carrying a burden alone? Or do you feel stuck in the troubles of your life? Pastor Jerry is facilitating the second Tuesday and fourth Tuesday of the month. Many of us endure hardships - illness, loss through death, loss through moving, physical deterioration, unexpected caregiving, or just life in general. God has made a place that we can gather together safely, for quality conversation, in the presence of people who care - the Church.  The Faith Circle will identify effective ways of addressing anxieties common to us all. Through sharing and listening, this pastoral conversation time will benefit all with faith-filled strength and the wisdom of others.