In-person worship service is being held at 9:30 AM Sundays.
Please join us for Adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. in the social hall.
CHILDREN'S CHURCH is held in the social room at 9:30 a.m.
Below are historical times for Sunday worship. Our current schedule is noted at the top and bottom of this page.
8:00 AMOur 8:00 AM Early Service held in the Chapel on the first floor has transitioned to the 9:30 AM Service. This service was accompanied by a piano. Communion was served at every service.
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9:15 AM Sunday SchoolSunday School for all ages runs from 9:15-10:00 AM. Children meet on the third floor while adults meet on the first floor. Adults have additional singing from 9:00-9:15 AM.
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9:30 AMOur 9:30 AM Service is held in the Sanctuary on the 2nd floor (elevator accessible). This service is accompanied by a pipe organ. Communion is served at every service. Nursery services are available.
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Hours may vary from the above during the summer and holidays.Our Summer (June, July, August) Schedule
Sunday at 8:00 AM: Adult Sunday School (No Children's Sunday School) Sunday at 9:30 AM: Worship Service in the Sanctuary St. John practices open Communion meaning that all who believe in the real presence of Christ are welcomed to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. We offer two choices for Holy Communion, wine or grape juice. Those worshippers desiring grape juice are asked to place their right hand over their heart after receiving The Body of Christ. If you choose not to receive bread, we have gluten-free wafers available. We also offer the Common Cup available at the altar. If you are unable to travel to the altar and wish to receive Communion at your seat, please speak to Pastor or the Assisting Ministers prior to the service.
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The Lutheran Church
Women's Prayer Chain is a vital ministry of St. John. Anyone in need of prayers is asked to contact any of the following persons: Gloria Ely: 570-873-3597
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Please pray for Gary Johnson as he begins training in September (2016) to become an Authorized Lay Worship Leader. The Lay Ministry training is offered once a month for two years and involves homework in Bible study and sermon preparation and mentoring with me as he learns the practical side of leading worship and preparing Holy Communion. Authorized Lay Worship leaders are trained to lead Sunday morning worship only. They cannot conduct baptisms, funerals or weddings; and they are still supervised by an Ordained Minister. They are required to lead worship in their home congregation at least quarterly and participate in continuing education classes.
Worship Assistants
Our On-Going Needs
Sponsors sheets are available by the Office for the Sanctuary Candle, Weekly Bulletins, Flowers, and Bread Donors. You can sponsor any of the below by placing your name on the sponsor sheets (outside office or contact Molly) and they will be listed in the bulletin. Enclose in your offering envelope: Sanctuary candle $6; Weekly bulletin $17; Flowers, see Darlene Bilby. To donate bread for Holy Communion: one pack of fresh pita bread will serve both services or two loafs of fresh bread.
We also need volunteers each week to clean the communion glasses and clean up the Communion Ware after worship. Volunteers are appreciated...sign-up on the communion clean-up sheet or see Darlene Bilby. Your donations of time and supplies are greatly appreciated.
We also need volunteers each week to clean the communion glasses and clean up the Communion Ware after worship. Volunteers are appreciated...sign-up on the communion clean-up sheet or see Darlene Bilby. Your donations of time and supplies are greatly appreciated.
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Committee Appointments
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Council Liaison
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Council: Education Ministry: Stewardship Ministry: Outreach Ministry: Finance Ministry: Maintenance Ministry: Mutual Ministry: Women of the Church: Worship Ministry: Altar Flowers: Altar Guild: Memorial Fund Correspondent: Youth Advisors: 80+ Birthday Cards: Kitchen Superintendent: Endowment Fund Chairperson: Lutheran Association of Missionary Pilots: Mt. Luther Camp Person: Newsletter Editor: Website Editor: Organist: Choir Director: Children's Choir Director: Historian: |
Christine Barner, President/Bob Wheler VP
Gloria Ely Carl Schaefer Dawn McCloskey Bob Dittmar Lon Myers Rebecca Ward Gloria Ely Linda Lehman Karen Aucker Karen Aucker Pastor Aucker, Cathy Eisner, Holly Dittmar, Kim Myers Shane & Jean Ann Snyder Gloria Ely Ken Dougherty Mary Dougherty Cathy Eisner / Holly Dittmar Kaye Long Shane Snyder Rebecca Ward Kaye Long Cathy Eisner, Assistant Holly Dittmar Susan Ely |
Gina Johnson Betty Allen Betty Allen Betty Allen Kaye Long Gina Johnson |