Come and join Pr. Erik for a meal and conversation about what being a part of the St. John's faith community looks like. We gather at 6 pm for a meal together (following regular Wed. Worship) and will begin our conversation about 6:30 pm. We will gather in the hospitality center and move up to Centennial Hall for about 90 minutes of discussion and questions. Register through the Sign-Up Center on the Home Page.
Walk for Detroit- Youth Gathering 2015
In July 2015, Youth from Jamestown will join young people from all over this great nation in Detroit, MI. We are headed there to share the love and grace of Jesus with the people of a devastated city on the mend. As young people blessed to live in North Dakota, we will go to Detroit to partner with the citizens of Michigan in the revitalization efforts of this historic place. We will work, pray, play and worship together, as we feel called by our Heavenly Father to do. Will you please help us to help Detroit?
Our Youth are excited to be a part of the healing of such a dynamic city in so much need. But, they need your help. On Saturday, October 4 from 10 am to 4pm, the Youth are hosting a Walk-a-Thon in McElroy Park. Each youth is collecting sponsors for the miles they plan to walk. The goal for the walk-a-thon is 1025 miles, the approximate distance from Jamestown to Detroit. There will be a D.J., Food Booth, and Bake Sale. Please come out to the park on Oct 4 and join in the Walk for Detroit. Walk a few miles with us, because every mile counts. Bring your families and friends to enjoy good food, good friends and good atmosphere for a good cause. We can't do it without you!
For more information or to donate without coming to the park, call St. John’s Lutheran Church at 252-1198 or stop by the church office 424 1st Ave S. Sorry, no online way to sponsor set up.
Church Picnic, 2nd Service, and more
Rally Sunday was a wonderful day. The Sunday School Kick Off had dozens of youth and families getting set up for a regular time of learning and fellowship. It is not too late to join. Sunday School meets at 10:05 every Sunday. St. John's also modified the second worship service of Sunday morning to incorporate 15-20 minutes of youth and adult music. The Sunday School children learn some of the favorite songs and the adults sing out with familiar anthems of praise. Following worship on Rally Sunday, congregation members gathered at McElroy park for a pot luck, games, and the quilt raffle drawing. Congratulations to Velma Roeske for winning the quilt. All proceeds of the raffle went to repay note holders of the sanctuary remodeling project.
Block Party Rocks!
The Evangelism Team coordinated the booth at the Block Party to welcome the UJ students and community members to a showcase of what Jamestown has to offer. The new Green Tent will be well used at these and other events where a little shade and some distinctive color lets people know who we are. Thousands of people wandered the streets and many stopped and threw darts for prizes at our booth. Thanks Evangelism Team for representing St. John's.
Backpack Blessing
Students, young and old, were invited to come forward for special prayers at the beginning of the school year in worship on Aug. 24th. From preschool to college and teachers and support staff to bus drivers, we asked for energy, creativity, and safety for the coming year.
Check out the Child in Our Hands Billboard
At the bottom of Mill Hill, by Hardee's, check out the big happy billboard for enrollment in Child in Our Hands. corner of 1st Ave. S and 10th St.
Mission Trip at Work
Pr. Suzi, the St. John's Youth and some friends helped with paint scrapping in Benton Harbor Michigan.