Church Resources
On this page you can see the happenings of St. John Lutheran Church by Month, How to Get Involved, Services to You and Helpful Links. Please always check the bulletin announcements (see the Sermons page for this week's bulletin) to keep up with current events and exact dates.
Events by Month
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January
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No Wednesday Services in January
7pm Wednesday services will resume in February.
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Youth Snow Tubing Event
The second Friday of January. Invite your family and friends to go snow tubing with us at Sunburst in Kewaskum for a fantastic group rate price.
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Mission Sunday
The second Sunday of January is Mission Sunday.
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Life Sunday
The fourth Sunday of January is Life Sunday.
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Annual Meeting with Elections
The last Monday of January at 7pm is the annual voter's meeting where the church elects board members.
February/March/April
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Ash Wednesday & Lent
The dates of Lent change each year. Ash Wednesday can be as early as February 4 or as late as March 11. The five weeks following Ash Wednesday are Lenten Wednesday dinners at 5pm and Taizé candlelight services at 6:15pm. Lent wraps up during the sixth week of Lent, which is Holy Week.
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Holy Week
The dates of Holy Week are different every year. It can start as early as March 15 or as late as April 18. Holy Week starts with Palm Sunday which has 8am & 10:30am services, no Wednesday service, Maundy Thursday with 10am & 6pm services, and Good Friday 1pm & 7pm services.
March/April
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Easter
The date of Easter is different every year. It can be as early as March 22 or as late as April 25. On Easter Sunday we have a sunrise service at 6am and a festival service at 9am. Easter Breakfast is served in between services at 7am-8:30am along with Easter crafts provided for children.
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Spring Voter's Meeting
The last Monday of April at 7pm. The date might be affected by Easter so check the church announcements to know for sure. This meeting votes on general updates, and might bring in some new ideas or volunteers.
May
Mother's Day Rose Sale
On the second Sunday of May, we sell roses in the narthex. The proceeds go to Lutherans for Life.​
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Confirmation Sunday
On the third Sunday in May the middle school students confirm their commitment to the Lutheran faith.
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Begin Summer Worship Schedule
Memorial Day weekend is the first Sunday of summer schedule. We have one 9am Divine Worship service and Sunday School/Bible Studies take a break for the summer.
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Men's Softball
St. John's Men's Softball team plays on Monday nights starting in May through the beginning of August.
June/July/August
Children's Lord's Supper Class
Watch in the church announcements for details on which Sundays the classes will take place!
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Ladies' Night
The last Friday of June is Ladies' Night. This event includes dinner, live music, and an activity.
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Men's Night
The last Friday of July is Men's Night. This event includes steak dinner and a shootout.
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Vacation Bible School
The first full week of August is Vacation Bible School Mon-Fri 9am-11:30am.
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Family Day
The Sunday after Vacation Bible School is Family Day. The kids are invited to sing their VBS theme song at the church service, and after church we have lunch served in the fellowship hall and games and activities outside.
September
Return to Regular Worship Schedule
The first Sunday after Labor Day. The schedule returns to 8am and 10:30am Divine Worship services with education hour in between.
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New Member Classes
Watch in the church announcements for details on when new member class will take place!
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Sunday School & Bible Studies
Beginning the first Sunday after Labor Day and running through Memorial Day. Education hour for every age is in between services on Sunday 9:15-10:15am. We also have small group Bible studies throughout the week - ask Pastor to learn more!
October​​
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Trunk or Treat
The last Saturday in October from 11am-1pm. Decorate a trunk and/or bring your kids/grandkids to come "trunk or treating" at our Faith-themed Reformation event! We have a safe, family friendly event in the church parking lot where people decorate their trunks and hand out candy or toys. Click here to read more!
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Bibles for 3rd Graders
On Reformation Sunday the current year 3rd graders of our church receive the gift of a Bible during the church service.
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Reformation Sunday
The last Sunday in October. Join us for this feast day divine service at 8am or 10:30am. Make sure to join us for education hour in between services!
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Budget Voter's Meeting
The last Monday of October at 7pm is the Budget Voter's Meeting where the budget for the following year gets discussed and approved.
November
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All Saints Sunday
The first Sunday of November. Join us for a single 10am divine service and potluck meal following the service. There will be a musical concert after the meal.
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Ham Dinner
The second Sunday of November. This is a fundraising event. Dinner is served 11:30-2pm and takeout meals are available.
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Thanksgiving
The last Thursday of November. Thanksgiving services are on Wednesday night at 6pm and Thursday morning at 9am.
December
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Advent
Advent services are the Wednesdays leading up to Christmas. There is a meal in the fellowship hall at 5pm followed by a Taizé candlelight service at 6:15pm.
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Youth Christmas Program
The Sunday before Christmas is the Youth Christmas program at the 10:30am service. They have a dress rehearsal and birthday party for Jesus the Saturday morning of that weekend.
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Christmas Services
Christmas Eve has two services at 4pm & 6pm. Christmas Day has a 9am service which is different from the Christmas Eve service so please join us for both!
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New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve service is at 6pm.
How to Get Involved
Council
The church council meets once a month on the 2nd Monday at 7pm to discuss updates, budget, and plans for the church.
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Board of Elders
The Elders meet once a month on the 2nd Monday at 6pm. They assist Pastor with spiritual matters which includes working with Pastor to distribute Communion, praying for and touching base with members and delinquents, and interacting with visitors and new members.
Board of Trustees
The trustees are in charge of things like groundskeeping, snow removal, and keeping the church building clean and beautiful.
Board of Education
The board of ed meets once a month on the fourth Sunday after church to discuss and plan for the Childcare Center, Sunday School, and different educational events going on at church.
Ushers
Ushers assist people at church on Sunday, let them know when it's their turn to go up to communion, and help run the service smoothly with audio and lights.
Acolyte
The acolyte may help by lighting and extinguishing candles before and after church, and removing used communion individual cups.
Flower Committee
Please consider donating flowers (either from your own garden or from the store) to decorate our altar! You can sign up with the church office at 262-692-2734.
Altar Committee
On Sundays and Wednesdays we need someone to set up and take down for Holy Communion. You get paired up with another person and are assigned one or two months of the year.
Music
There are many opportunities for music at St. John. Choir, Children's Choir, Hand Chimes, and Special Music. Please reach out to Deborah to learn more at 262-692-2734.
Sunday School Teacher
On Sunday we have classes for Preschool, Kindergarten-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade, 6th-8th Grade, and High School that need teachers and helpers!
Bible Study Leader
If you like to teach and enjoy theology and Bible studies, perhaps you can volunteer to teach a weekday or weeknight Bible study!
Preschool/Childcare Sub
Our Preschool & Childcare Center sometimes is in need of substitute workers when we are short-staffed.
Meal Train
Make a meal for a member family going through common life events like having a new baby, illness, surgery, loss, adoption, etc.
Food Preparation
Do you like to make good food for people to eat? We have many weekly and monthly events that would benefit from your talents!
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
This fun week has themed Bible challenges, Bible stories, crafts, snacks, games, and music! We need volunteers to run each station and lead a group of kids, donate food/items, and decorate!
Host a Trunk for Trunk or Treat
We are always looking for more faith-themed trunks for our Trunk or Treat event in October!
Be an Event Organizer
We have a lot of big events at St. John, and we are always looking for leaders and volunteers!
Join the Men's Softball Team
St. John's Softball team plays on Monday nights starting in May through the beginning of August.
Thrivent Action Card
With a Thrivent Membership you can request a free $250 gift card to donate to the church for specific events. A full membership can get two cards a year! If you don't have a Thrivent membership, you can pay $20/year to get an associate membership. Then you can request one $250 gift card a year to donate to a church event. With each card requested you can also get Thrivent t-shirts!
Services to You
Meal Train
Are you going through a temporary time in your life where you would benefit from us delivering meals to you for a few days? Let Pastor know!
Bible Studies
Click here to see our list of Bible Study opportunities!
Lutheran Education Scholarships
For families seeking a private Lutheran education, our church offers the opportunity to apply for a scholarship for each child attending an area Lutheran school or doing Lutheran homeschool.
Lord's Supper Classes for Kids
During the summer we have 6 Sundays that we meet for kids of any age and their parents to delve into Luther's Small Catechism with Pastor after church.
Confirmation
On Wednesdays throughout the school year we have confirmation classes for 5th - 8th Grade. These nights include snacks and a game!
Youth Nights
High schoolers meet at church on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 6-8pm for time to hang out and do a Bible study. We also have a few events throughout the year for both middle school and high school youth!
Church Library
The library was remodeled in 2022 to become the Rev. Arthur & Olga Senn Memorial Library. You can visit anytime during regular building hours. Click here for instructions on how to check out library resources.
Fellowship Hall
You can rent the fellowship hall for your private party like a bridal or baby shower, wedding or baptism reception, etc. Call the church office for reservations at 262-692-2734!
St. John's Preschool & Childcare provides a safe, Christ-centered environment for children to grow and thrive while supporting their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Endowment
If you need financial assistance you can apply for help! Fill out a form to the endowment committee.
Will & Estate Planning
With help from The Lutheran Foundation, we are equipped to help you become a good steward of the people and possessions God has gifted to you.
Local Fellowship Opportunities
Keep an eye on the weekly church bulletin and sign up for the Weekly Bell Newsletter for more fellowship opportunities!
Helpful Links
Check out our missions that we support at St. John Lutheran Church!
We belong to the The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). The word “Synod” in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod comes from Greek words that mean “walking together.” The term has rich meaning in our church body because congregations voluntarily choose to belong to the Synod.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund
Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) has served as the financial extension of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) since 1978, offering funding and resources in support of the church. Our investors make it possible for us to provide customized loans and support services to new and growing ministries as well as loans for Rostered Church Workers who dedicate their lives to sharing the Gospel.
LutheranFCU offers every banking need you could possibly want! Our established online and mobile banking products can serve most (if not all) of your needs. Our charter approval by the NCUA contains a specific field of membership definition of whom we serve. The specifics of NCUA rules and regulations prohibit us from allowing every person to join our credit union. Being an LCMS church member allows you to be a member with the LutheranFCU.
Church Library: Rev. Arthur & Olga Senn Memorial Library
You can visit anytime during regular building hours. Click here for instructions on how to check out library resources.