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Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church Rev. Kal Rissman, Pastor
OUR SERVICES & MINISTRY
WORSHIP SERVICES
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN
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.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN
Wednesday, 3/26, 6:00 p.m.: Mid-week Lenten Supper followed by an episode of "The Chosen" in New Fellowship Hall.
Thursday, 3/27, 7:00p.m.: Choir Practice at Our Blessed Savior.
Friday, 3/28, 1:00 p.m.: Bible Study in Old Fellowship Hall.
Sunday, 3/30, 9:00 a.m.: Holy Communion Worship in the Sanctuary.
Sunday, 3/30, after worship: Join us for coffee, snacks and good conversation in Old Fellowship Hall across from the sanctuary.
WHO ARE LUTHERANS???
WHO ARE LUTHERANS???
LENTEN SUPPERS
WHO ARE LUTHERANS???
Mid-week Lenten Suppers begin Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. in New Fellowship Hall. They continue on March 26, April 2 and 9 (we will not have a supper on March 19).
There will be a simple meal featuring a soup and dessert followed by an episode of "The Chosen".
We are collecting baby diapers, wipes and monetary donations for the Hope Center during Lent. Please bring to Mid-week Lenten suppers or to Sunday worship (there will be a basket outside the Sanctuary).
END OF MONTH MEAL MINISTRY
END OF MONTH MEAL MINISTRY
St. John has a strong history of feeding its Elwood neighbors and one very important way is through our End of Month Meal Ministry. Our dedicated volunteer team prepares and delivers nearly 600 meals once each month.
The next meal is Saturday, March 29. We only are able deliver meals in Elwood. If you need a meal delivered or wish to pick up a meal, please call the church at 765-552-6125 between 9 and 10 a.m. on Saturday, the 29th.
We welcome volunteers to help cook on Friday, the 28th, and package/deliver on Saturday, the 29th. If you are interested in helping out, please call the church at 765-552-6125 and leave a message.
Finally, if you would like to support this ministry financially, donations may be placed in the offering plate or mailed to the church. Please mark these gifts as "EOM Ministry".
BIBLE STUDY
END OF MONTH MEAL MINISTRY
St. John's Bible Study meets on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. in Old Fellowship Hall.
Additionally, weekly readings may be found on the back of the Celebrate insert inside the Sunday bulletin and daily readings are available at the ELCA website below:
Daily Bible Reading - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (elca.org)
EXPLORING LUTHERANISM
S.A.M. Sherilyn has resumed her "Exploring Lutheranism" class after worship the second Sunday of each month once coffee is served in the Old Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!
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 sings monthly during a worship service. Practices are Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. and are held at OBS, 309 W. Washington St., Alexandria, Ind.
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
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.
Help feed and serve our neighbors in need. Please bring in an item or two regularly and help fill the basket.
PETE'S PANTRY
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
Our sister congregation, Lutheran Church of Our Blessed Savior, 309 W. Washington St., Alexandria, IN, operates Pete's Pantry to help feed and clothe people in northern Madison County.
Besides food, there is a need this time of the year for warm jackets and coats. If you can help, donations are accepted at Pete's Pantry on Mondays from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Financial contributions are also accepted.
HURRICANE & WILDFIRE RELIEF
HURRICANE & WILDFIRE RELIEF
ELCA Disaster Relief is asking for donations to respond to people impacted by hurricanes throughout Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas and wildfires in southern California.
Please visit the ELCA website at Lutheran Disaster Response for more information on how you can help.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Spring Market
Many thanks to everyone who worked to make the 2024 Spring Market a success - the planning committee, the vendors, all the various volunteers, musicians and, most importantly, everyone who attended!
Check back soon for more information about this year's market on Saturday, May 10.
There will be a White Elephant Sale so please begin to gath
Many thanks to everyone who worked to make the 2024 Spring Market a success - the planning committee, the vendors, all the various volunteers, musicians and, most importantly, everyone who attended!
Check back soon for more information about this year's market on Saturday, May 10.
There will be a White Elephant Sale so please begin to gather "treasures, not trash" for the event. Please check back when you may deliver them to church.
If you have donations to include in the raffle, please see Daisy.
Community Garden for Everyone
St. John has a garden with plots available to anyone in the community who would like to grow vegetables!
If you are interested in a plot for the 2025 growing season, please call the church office at 765-552-6125 and leave a message with your contact information. We anticipate opening garden around Mother's Day.
Garden Suppers
Gardener's Meals have concluded for the 2024 growing season. Please check back for when they will resume in the spring.
Day of Service
The ELCA encourages congregations to participate its Day of Service as a response to God's love for each of us by making an impact in the community. St. John's first service project in 2024 was a fine day of fellowship, serving others and being served in return!