Acknowledgement of St. John Teachers and Staff

After the service this coming Sunday, we will have a reception in the Fellowship Hall to acknowledge their faithful service to the school.  They have been a blessing to us and we want to show our appreciation.

Since Miss Lendt will be in the wedding of a good friend on Sunday afternoon, she won't be able to stay after church.  So that we don't miss saying thank you to her, we will take the opportunity to do that at the school picnic on Friday at Indian Mounds Park  (10 Mounds Blvd.).  All are invited.

Anticipating Worship (May 28)

The Seventh Sunday of Easter


Worship Focus:  The risen and ascended Christ lives to care for us with his power.

Scripture Readings:
Acts 1:1-14
Psalm 8
1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11
John 17:1-11a

Sermon Meditation:  1 Peter 5:6-11

Look at God's Hand
1.  Powerful to rely on
2.  Powerful to rejoice about

Prayer of the Day:  Almighty God, your Son our Savior was taken up in glory and intercedes for us at your right hand.  Through your living and abiding Word, give us hearts to know him and faith to follow where he has gone; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Easter!

Ascension Service (5/25)

Tomorrow the Church celebrates Jesus' return to heaven 40 days after his exit from the grave.

We have the opportunity to join some area churches for a special service to recall that important event.  St. John's in Minneapolis is hosting ascension worship tomorrow at 7:00 PM.  Prof. Paul Koelpin from Martin Luther College will be the guest preacher.

Happy Ascension Eve!

Memorial Day Service

Elmhurst Cemetery will hold its annual Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2017.  There will be a welcome, readings, and music.

Decorating Veterans' Graves

At 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, children are invited to help decorate veterans' graves at our cemetery, Elmhurst. This won't take long and we will work together with our brothers and sisters from Crown of Life. Let David Grabitske know if you and your children will help.

Anticipating Worship (May 21)

The Sixth Sunday of Easter


Worship Focus:  We confess the risen Christ with glad obedience to his commands.

Scripture Readings:
Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66
1 Peter 3:15-22
John 14:15-21

Sermon Meditation:  Acts 17:22-31

Attend a Meeting in Athens
1.  It is about the present
2.  It is about the future

Prayer of the Day:  Father of lights, every good and perfect gift comes from you.  Inspire us to think those things that are true and long for those things that are good, that we may always make our petitions according to your gracious will; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Easter!

Celebrating our School Staff!

Sunday, June 4 - following the 9:30 a.m. worship service.

We would like to acknowledge our wonderful teachers and staff who have worked so hard for St. John Lutheran School and have been such a blessing to our children. To say thank-you for their dedication and service, there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, June 4 immediately following worship. If you would like to help with this event, please contact Caroline Wales.  You can call the church or school office if you don't have her number.

Did You Know?

Did you know that of our 29 students in grades K-8, 14 of them take piano lessons from our “in-house” music teacher? That’s half of our student body! Mrs. Julie Balk, a member of our sister congregation, Christ Lutheran in North St. Paul, conducts lessons during the school day several times a week. Next week Wednesday, her students will be offering a recital in our church basement. God be praised for bestowing his gifts on our next generation!

“I will sing & make music to the Lord.”  - Psalm 27:6c

Anticipating Worship (May 14)

The Fifth Sunday of Easter


Worship Focus:  God’s Word about the risen Christ makes us God’s people.

Scripture Readings:
Acts 17:1-12
Psalm 33
1 Peter 2:4-10
John 14:1-12

Sermon Meditation:  Acts 17:10-12

Be a Berean
1.  With the right attitude
2.  With the right action

Prayer of the Day:  O God, you form the minds of your faithful people into a single will.  Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that among the many changes of this world, our hearts may ever yearn for the lasting joys of heaven; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Easter!


And Happy Mother's Day!

St John Youth Summer Camps are now enrolling!

Girls basketball camp will be June 27-29  from 6-8 PM

Boys basketball camp will be July 11-13  from 6-8 PM

Boys and girls soccer camp will be July 18-20  from 6-8 PM

Registration forms are on the table in the Narthex.  Invite your friends and neighbors to join us.

A joint VBS with Immanuel Hmong is scheduled for August 10-12 from 

9 AM to noon each day.

Special Voters Meeting

On Sunday, May 7th, following worship, there will be a special voters meeting to decide the future of our school ministry.  We have had 2 open forum meetings to gather input from our members and now this issue needs to be decided by the voters. We ask you to pray that God will lead us in the direction He has planned for St. John.

Little Lights to sing (May 7)

The Little Lights children will sing "I Am Jesus' Little Lamb" for our worship service this Sunday, May 7. We will meet in the music room at 9:00 to line up and practice. The children will sing the hymn at the beginning of the service and then sit with their families. Please contact Hollie Grabitske with any questions. Thank you for your help and support.