Welcome to St. John's Lutheran Church!

God has blessed St. John’s since 1862 with faithful members, pastors, and newcomers. We’re a congregation of sinners and saints of all ages. Our worship blends traditional and contemporary, with opportunities for growth, fellowship, and service. We extend Christ’s welcome to all who seek to worship, know, and serve the Lord.

Worship Schedule 

Saturday Worship 5:00 pm.  
Sunday Worship 9:00 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
9:00 worship is also on Facebook Live.

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Events

Trunk or Treat is Coming Soon!

October 19, 2024 | 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Trunk or Treat will be Saturday, October 19th after the Saturday 5:00 service. Wear a costume to the 5:00 service to join in the fun. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck supper at 6:00 after the service. Everyone is welcome. Adults, get into the Trunk or Treat spirit and turn your trunks with
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An ELCA Planned Giving event is planned for Sunday, October 20

October 20, 2024 | 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The St. John’s Mission Endowment Committee has invited Cindi Halverson, our local ELCA Planned Giving Coordinator, to join us on Sunday, October 20 to provide information and answer questions about charity planned giving and estate planning. Cindi will give a brief overview during our
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Covenant of Care

Click the link below to view the Covenant of Care before you enter the church.

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Pastor's Message
Dear Partners in the Gospel,

Last weekend, Beth, Sarah, and I were driving through the Hingham area in Sheboygan County, and in addition to all the campaign signs in peoples' yards, we saw quite a few signs that said Don't Stop Praying! I imagine one of the churches in that area may have promoted a sign 'ministry'. And, it did make me think!

And yes, we ought not forget to Keep Praying! There is power in prayer. We express our trust in God when we pray. We open our hearts to the needs of the world when we pray. We humbly remember that we are not in control of everything going on in and around us when we pray. And prayer is also a "2-way street", where God might or might not whisper in our ears, but where we listen for a word from God, and where we learn to wait on God.

Prayer, of course, goes along with action. Praying for the awful conflict in the Middle East to end is not a substitute for petitioning our leaders to pressure all sides to negotiate a cease fire, and it's not a substitute for finding concrete ways to help victims of that conflict. Prayer can unite us with the many people who long for peace and for justice, near and far.

As a nation, we are on the cusp of another divisive election. Even though our system of government, or of choosing a President, leaves much to be desired, Don't Stop Praying! Pray that voters and candidates will think clearly, act civily, and speak truthfully, concerning the common good. (Pope Francis has commented on the U.S. election as a choice of the lesser of two evils; something that is often true!) And continue to pray for God's will to be done, through and even despite the chaotic ways of this world.

And thank you for asking for prayers when you need them! Thank you for offering up prayers for the congregation and our leaders! And thank you for remembering that prayer can be used to praise and thank God for the gifts of life, and grace, and daily bread, and endurance! The short letter of James reminds us: the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective (James 5:16). So, we keep praying!

- Pastor Paul

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Posted on May 29 2024
JOB 31-JOB RESTS HIS CASE. JOB 38-GOD ANSWERS! Bible Background: Job makes his final plea for justice in chapters 29–31 and then ‘rests his case’. In 32–37, a new person, Elihu, speaks. His speech may be a later addition to the book to ‘soften’ some of
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Sunday, May 26, 2024

Posted on May 23 2024
Genesis 1=The First Story of Creation Bible Background: The 1st story of the Bible is fittingly, the 1st creation story! Genesis 2 offers another account, which is quite different! That tells us the writers/editors of Genesis weren’t trying to solve all the mysteries of creation, and left
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Sunday, May 19, 2024

Posted on May 17 2024
1 Corinthians 12 = The Body of Christ Bible Background: Paul’s letters to the church at Corinth have lovely words and harsh words. The Christians there were gifted and challenged at the same time: divided when they could have been united; cocky when they could have been humble; selfish
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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Posted on Feb 04 2024
MARK 6 REJECTION + SENDING + DEATH OF JOHN Bible Background: In Mark, Jesus’ popular appeal hits a roadblock. People in his home town can’t believe he’s a prophet. They can’t grasp the change and challenge and opportunity Jesus brings. Mark (who is usually brief on
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