October 7, 2024

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Have I told you I love baptisms. We had a special Sunday when we baptized Raylan and her little sister Cecelia Schmidt.  We have been baptizing two at a time recently.  They were both dressed in beautiful white gowns.  I knew it...

September 30, 2024

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I want to thank all of you who have destroyed the chalkboard.  The board is now empty.  I tell you that one of the things St. Johns does a great job of wiping out beautifully made boards.  Thank you.  This is awesome. I also...

September 23, 2024

Church Council President’s Report for September Planning for the future was the emphasis at the Church Council Meeting last Tuesday. The Northern Illinois Synod has Grant funds available to assist congregations in their roles in their community. There is not a...
Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat

Join us at St. John’s for a delightful Trick or Treat event on Saturday, October 26, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM on the church lawn. It’s going to be a fantastic time filled with candy and fun for everyone! Bring your children, grandchildren, and friends for...

September 16, 2024

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I have to be honest with you, it was anticlimactic. It was nothing like the courtrooms on TV.  On Monday, I did a lot of sitting around.  Monday was about selecting a jury. The judge would ask for twenty people (selected randomly)...