Join Us Where Our Guests become Friends and Our Friends become Family
Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church Rev. Kal Rissman, Pastor
OUR SERVICES & MINISTRY
WORSHIP SERVICES
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Sunday Morning Worship Service begins at 9:00 a.m. Our address is 10099 N. State Road 37, Elwood, IN 46036. The church is located at the junction of State Roads 13 and 37 on the south end of town.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!
In addition to serving Elwood, St. John is close to neighboring communities (minutes drive to the church): Frankton - 9; Atlanta - 15; Lapel - 17; Arcadia - 18; Windfall - 18; Cicero - 19; Tipton - 19; downtown Noblesville - 25.
WHO ARE LUTHERANS AND WHAT DO WE BELIEVE? What We Believe - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (elca.org)
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN
Sunday Worship begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Immediately following worship, join us in Old Fellowship Hall (across from the Sanctuary) for coffee, snacks and good conversation.
SCHEDULE CHANGES: Bible Study will not be held May 3 or May 10. The final Bible Study for this academic year will be Friday, May 17.
REMINDER TO CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS: Church council meets Sunday, May 5 at 7:30 a.m.
FINAL CALL FOR GARDEN PLOTS! If you would like a garden plot for the 2024 growing season, please call the church at 765-552-6125 and leave your contact info.
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St. John serves people in Elwood with our End of Month Meal Ministry. The dedicated volunteer team prepares and delivers 550+ meals once each month.
The next meal is Saturday, May 25. If you need a meal delivered and live in Elwood or wish to pick up a meal, please call the church at 765-552-6125 between 9 and 10 a.m. on Saturday, the 25th.
We welcome volunteers to help cook on Friday, the 24th, and package/deliver on Saturday, the 25th. If you are interested in helping out, please call the church at 765-552-6125 and leave a message.
SPRING MARKET
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Each spring the congregation hosts a spring market on its grounds with 50+ vendors offering a variety of Artesian crafts, food, music and activities for all. The 2024 edition will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the church.
There will be a "White Elephant Sale" at the Spring Market. Please gather nice, not rummage, items and bring them to the Old Fellowship Hall (the end nearest the offices).
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MUSICAL MINISTRY
MUSICAL MINISTRY
Sarah Williams, graduate of both St. Olaf College and Indiana University School of Music, leads the congregation in music on our small but mighty Wicks organ.
The combined Our Blessed Savior and St John Choir brings special music monthly to each congregation and practices on Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the Lutheran Church of Our Blessed Savior, 309 W. Washington St., Alexandria, IN 46001.
BIBLE STUDY
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MUSICAL MINISTRY
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Bible Study will not be held May 3 or May 10. The final Bible Study for this academic year will be Friday, May 17.
St. John's Bible Study meets on Fridays, 1:00 p.m., in the Old Fellowship Hall. The current study is based on the three Scripture readings designated for the following Sunday's worship service.
Join us and discover how God speaks to us through the Scriptures.
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
PICNIC AT THE PONDEROSA
PICNIC AT THE PONDEROSA
In the Narthex between the entrances to the Sanctuary and the Old Fellowship Hall is a red basket for items to support the Elwood Food Pantry.
This is another way to serve our neighbors in need. Please bring in an item or two regularly and help fill the basket.
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PICNIC AT THE PONDEROSA
PICNIC AT THE PONDEROSA
Sunday, October 6 is our joint worship service and church picnic with our sister congregation, Lutheran Church of Our Blessed Savior, at Pastor Kal and Debbie's home (a.k.a. "The Ponderosa").
We are accepting contributions to host the "Mountain Laurel Bluegrass Band" during this event. Please look for a basket in the narthex to contribute towards the band.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Community Garden for Everyone
Community Garden for Everyone
Community Garden for Everyone
St. John has a garden with plots available to anyone in the community who loves to garden. The ground is tilled and the garden will open around Mothers' Day.
If you are interested in a plot, please call the church office at 765-552-6125 and leave a message with your contact information.
Garden Suppers
Community Garden for Everyone
Community Garden for Everyone
Our Wednesday Garden Suppers will resume shortly after Mother's Day once the garden has opened for the 2024 growing season. Check back for an update on the first supper of the new gardening season!