WORSHIP, SUNDAY SCHOOL & ADULT BIBLE STUDY

September-May

Worship on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School/Adult Bible Study on Sunday at 9:15 a.m.

June-August

Worship on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday School/Adult Bible Study as scheduled

BIBLE STUDIES

Cottage

Bible Study

This Bible Study generally meets on Mondays in a home setting. Please call the church office at 223-5593 for current topics and locations.

Men’s Morning

Bible Study

Meets each Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.  Gentlemen this is a great opportunity to “start your day”. 

Contact: Calvin Wolter at 228-8544

Joy Circle

(Jesus First, Others Second, Yourself Last) This is a group of women who meet the 2^nd Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:30 p.m. They take turns meeting in each others homes.

Contact: Linda Vawter at 223-5621

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Sunday School

Begins at 9:15 a.m.

3-yr old to 8^th grade in classrooms

High School in Youth Room

Adult Bible Class in Fellowship Hall

Midweek/

Confirmation

Preparation for Junior Confirmation.  Classes for grades 5^th, 6^th, 7^th and 8^th. They meet on Wednesdays at Central from 4:00-5:30.

Contact: Pastor or Holly Bierschenk at the Church Office at 223-5593

Central Lutheran School

“Assisting parents to prepare their children for this life and the next”, is a mission function of St. John. 3 year old Preschool thru 8^th grade.

Principal: Jan Doellinger at 223-5271

Vacation Bible School

Preschool-6^th grade enjoy learning more about God’s AWESOME Works through crafts, music, recreation and class time.  7^th grade and up get involved by helping dedicated teachers put on an exciting week the first part of June.

MUSIC

Adult Choir

Practices on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Director: Marlys Frimml at 223-5568

Children’s Choirs

Preschool thru 3^rd grade and 4^th thru 8^th grade both practice on Sunday mornings before Sunday school. 

Contact: Deb Rempfer at 223-5594 or Linda Leaven at 223-5748

Hand Bell Choirs

We have hand bell choir at all age levels throughout the year.

Contact: Jodi Bierschenk at 223-5193

Small Groups,

Solos, and Instrumental Music

St. John has opportunities to share your musical gifts from God. If interested in using your gifts in worship . . .

Contact: Diane Niebuhr at 446-7271 or Becky Thompson at 223-5437

FELLOWSHIP GROUPS

Junior Youth Group

Grades 5^th thru 8^th

See Church calendar for activities.

Leaders: Aaron & Kristin Meyer at 329-2583 or Jim & Kim Sweet at 223-5136

Senior Youth Group

Grades 9^th thru 12^th

See Church calendar for activities.

Leaders: John Hagenow at 223-6043 or Kathy Giesler at 223-6091 or Marc Kuch at 223-7321

3 C’s (Caring Christians Club)

A group of singles and married couples that meet the 3^rd Sunday of each month for fellowship.  Typically starting at 7:00 p.m. Activities include progressive supper, mystery meal, bowling, dartball, picnics, caroling, mission activities and topic discussions to name a few.

Contact: Deb Olson at 446-7146

Friendship Club

An “older” fellowship group that normally meets the 2^nd Sunday of the month.  Activities include Bible Studies, guest speakers, progressive suppers, bowling with 3’C’s, theater outing. Typically beginning at 7:00 p.m. No meetings in July and August.

Contact: Rich Grovert at 223-5465

Lamplighters

The seasoned citizens of St. John who gather the 3^rd Tuesday of the month in the afternoon, May through December.  Pastor Rempfer has a topic and leads in a Bible Study followed by games and refreshments. 

Contact: Viola Werning at 223-5655

SERVICE GROUPS

Tabithia Society

(LWML) Lutheran Women’s Missionary League are the women of St. John who provide many services within the church and also through their mission work outside the church.  They welcome all women of the church to serve on committees such as Altar, Flower, Social, or to help with donations or funeral dinners.  They meet the 2^nd Thursday of each month for regular meetings.

Contact: Judi Hertle at 223-5595

Quilters

Quilting for Lutheran World Relief. This group meets to sew and tie quilts for Lutheran World Relief.  All are welcome at any time. 

Contact: Kate Thompson at 223-7542

Voters’ Assembly

Any communicant member is welcome to join the Voters’ Assembly which meets the 2^nd Wednesday of every other month.  Through Voters you have an opportunity to serve on Congregational Boards and Committees.