We are gathered by the Holy Spirit to receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the means of the Spirit—Preaching, Baptism, Absolution, and the Lord’s Supper. Our mission is to respond with activities that strengthen the Christian faith, including liturgy, prayer, catechesis, spiritual songs, witness, charity, and love for one another.
Complete forgiveness.
True freedom.
Renewal of life.
Eternal wisdom.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Morning Prayer – Monday through Saturday @ 9 AM
Maundy Thursday Divine Service, March 28, 6:30 pm
Good Friday Divine Service, March 29, 2 pm
Good Friday Vespers, March 29, 6:30 pm
Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil), March 30, 6:30 pm
Resurrection of Our LORD Divine Service, March 31, 9:30 am
Our Church
We gather in person for Divine Service each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
We also offer recordings of services, daily prayer, and Bible studies.
Our School
Rooted in Christ ~ Nurturing his Children ~ Building Relationships
St. John Lutheran School has served local families by providing students with a quality, faith-based education since 1855.
Recent Sermons and Catechesis
- Bible Study: Colossians 4:2 ff — July 13, 2024
2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. - “How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness?” Trinity 7 2024
Jesus looks upon you and has compassion for you. He sees your hunger and feeds you. He knows your needs and provides for you. He draws your eyes off the vain pursuit of more and bigger and better and fixes your eyes on Him. You have been with him “for three days” and hear His words, “It is finished!” Everything and anything that your heart wants is yours already in Jesus. As He gives you to dwell richly in His Word, you’ll also find your heart is changed, and you’ll stop demanding what you think you deserve and gladly receive even crumbs from the Master’s table. - “Nevertheless, at Your word, I will let down the net” Trinity 5 2024
Jesus has been healing the sick, casting out demons, and preaching. That’s the Jesus job. But what have Peter and the other disciples been given to do? Follow Him, to be sure. That’s the common calling of all disciples, Christ-followers. To follow the Way of Jesus is to listen and do what He says. But as you have experienced, that’s easier said than done. As Jesus says, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able” (Luke 13:24). The life of the Christian is simple, but it is not easy. We are being conformed to the image of Jesus through pain, suffering, toil, and crosses. - “What needs to change for your world to change” Trinity 4 2024
Everybody wants to rule the world. So the song goes. But if not the world, then their community. Or they may set their sights lower and seek to rule their congregation. But perhaps that is too much, so they seek to rule their home. But all the while, they fail to rule over themselves. Set aside for the moment whether they have any calling to rule over others. Even this world’s rulers know that their subjects will only subject themselves to a king who manages themselves and their household well. Even if it’s all appearances, artificial and fake, when the time comes, they wear the crown, stand tall, and process with dignity and pomp. They show control of their emotions, words, posture, and demeanor. And often, their subjects will willingly follow. - Bible Study: Colossians 3:17–4:1 Part 2 — June 30, 2024
23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.