Columbus Street Construction
2024-11-19 - 2025-11-19
Starting November 19th Columbus Street will be a one way westbound, and sections if not all of it will be like that for the following 365 days. The only guaranteed entrance to the church during this time, as curbs are included in this project, is the Columbus-Dudley intersection at the southwest corner of the property, where barricades will be set up and the one-way traffic stops.

We hope the following articles will help provide information on the construction project. The first article from the City of Grove City has contact information at the bottom for those with additional questions.

City of Grove City
https://www.grovecityohio.gov/civicalerts.aspx?aid=92

Grove City Messenger
https://www.columbusmessenger.com/funding-for-columbus-street-project-approved.html

Quarterly Congregational Meeting
2025-10-26 09:30 - 10:15 (America/Detroit)
We invite all members to join us for our next Quarterly Congregational Meeting on Sunday, October 26th at 9:30 AM. This is an important time to gather, reflect on our ministry, and look ahead together.
🗓 Date: Sunday, October 26
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Sanctuary
Your voice and presence matter as we discuss updates, celebrate progress, and discern next steps in our shared mission. We look forward to seeing you there!

Annual Veterans Luncheon
2025-11-02
Annual Veterans Luncheon – November 2nd
Dear Veterans, you and your guests are invited to St. John’s Lutheran’s Annual Veterans Luncheon in honor of Veterans Day and your service to our country!
We will be meeting on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 12:30pm in the Family Life Center.

Annual Chili Cook-off
2025-11-23
COME ONE! COME ALL!
To the annual Chili Cook-off and Dessert Auction on Sunday, November 23, right after the late service.
We will be tasting chili and voting on the best St. John’s recipe.
Bid on some amazing desserts created by the incredible bakers right here in our midst.
It’s a perfect time to get those much-needed Thanksgiving treats without all the work!
All donations and auction monies will go to support Short Term Missions.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship
2025-11-26 19:00 - 20:00
Come and join us for our Thanksgiving Eve service in the Sanctuary.
When 7pm on Wednesday November 26th

Service of Comfort and Remembrance
2025-11-30 14:00 - 15:00
The Service of Comfort and Remembrance will be held Sunday, November 30 at 2pm in the Sanctuary.
This service provides a worship opportunity not only for those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend in the past year, but also to comfort those who have experienced deaths in past years who continue to deal with their grief.
For those who have had a loss in the past year, the family will receive an ornament in memory of their loved one.
A fellowship hour with refreshments will follow the worship service in the Family Life Center.

Otterbein University Choir
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00
Saturday, December 13 at 6pm.
The Otterbein Choir will be performing their Christmas concert at St. John’s Church at 6pm on December 13.
The choir is under the direction of Professor Gayle Walker.
Members of the community are warmly invited to attend.
Refreshments will be served after the concert.

Sunday School Christmas Program
2025-12-14 17:00 - 19:00
Sunday School Christmas Program
Sunday, December 14th for our Christmas Program Dinner Theater at 5pm.
If students are interested in being a part of the program, please have them reach out to Christina or Tim Allman.
Practices have started during Sunday School.
We will have two Thursday night practices on December 4th and 11th from 5:30 to 7:15 with dinner provided.
We will have our final practice on Sunday, December 14th during the Sunday School Hour.

Christmas Eve Worship Services
2025-12-24
Join us for one of the Christmas Eve Worship Services on December 24th at:
4pm, 6pm, 8pm2025.12.24 Christmas Eve LG

Christmas Day Worship
2025-12-25 10:00 - 11:00
We warmly invite you to celebrate the joy of Christmas with us.
Date: Christmas Day – December 25th
Service Time: 10:00 AM
Bring your family and friends to share in the festive spirit and the true meaning of Christmas.
We look forward to seeing you there!
2025.12.25 Christmas Day LG

New Member Class & Reception
2026-01-11 12:15 - 13:30
A Membership Class will be held at 12:15pm on Sunday, January 11.
We’ll start with lunch together in room 103-4.
All visitors to our congregation, our newest members, our long time regulars, and all potential members are invited to come!
The classes will cover Christian mission at St. John’s, and we’ll be able to answer any questions you have about our congregation and our Lutheran Christian heritage.
We will formally receive new members into our congregation during the 11am traditional worship service on Sunday, January 18.
Show us your interest on this week’s salmon sheet so we can appropriately prepare.
We hope you can come!

Annual Congregational Meeting
2026-01-18 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for the annual congregational meeting!
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 12:00pm in the FLC

Life-to-Life Kick-off
2026-01-24 13:00 - 14:30
Life-to-Life Discipleship Kick-off January 24: At the end of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls us to “Go and make disciples of all nations”.
We believe this so strongly that we have painted it on the walls of our sanctuary, yet what does it mean to be a disciple?
When Jesus called his disciples, it was a life changing experience for them.
They left their familiar lives behind and embarked on a brave new journey with Jesus.
They were called to walk with him, to live life with him, to be willing to receive his correction, and were willing to be held accountable to what Jesus taught them.
Life-to-Life Discipleship aims to mirror this process.
This 15-week study begins with meeting us where we are now, and then just as Jesus called his original 12 disciples to follow, calls us to stop into a journey with him.
We will gain a deeper walk with him through Bible study and accountability partners.
We then dive deeper into issues such as what it means to be a servant leader and how to let God control our health, our finances, and our families.
This study is designed for adults of all ages, and for our high schoolers who will be doing this study during Energizers meetings.
Interested, but you’d like more information?
Please come to our kickoff event on January 24 at 1pm in the Family Life Center.
We hope to see you there!
After the kickoff event, regular meetings will be held throughout the week at various times and locations, which are listed below.
Sundays – 1pm with Stephen and Rachel Katterhenrich in Room 103-4
Mondays – 6-7:30pm with Dan and Jenn Czaplicki (off site)
Tuesdays – 7-8:30pm with Susan Previts (off-site)
Thursdays – 9:30-11am with Pastor Don Allman in Room 103-4
Fridays – 10-11:30am with David Shrum and Vicar Billie Fisch in the FLC

Winter Storm Warning
2026-01-25
Due to potential winter storm forecasted for this weekend, we wanted to share and important update regarding our Sunday services.
At this time, no decision has been made to cancel services for this Sunday.
We are closely monitoring the weather forecast and will send out an update once a decision has been made.
This update will be posted to our Facebook page, the church website and listed on ABC6, FOX28, 10TC News, and Spectrum News 1.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe as the weather approaches.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Staff.

Church Closed Sunday January 25th
2026-01-25
❄️ Weather Update for Our Church Family
Due to the severe winter storm all Sunday services and Sunday School activities for today are canceled.
Your safety is our priority, and we encourage everyone to stay home.
To find this week’s worship materials and information, visit the following page: https://www.stjohnsgc.org/worship-traditional/
Please stay safe, stay warm and in Gods grace.

Shrove Tuesday Chris Cakes
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:30
Join us in celebration of Shrove Tuesday!
There will be a tossing of pancakes by Chris Cakes in the Family Life Center from 5:30pm–7:30pm on Tuesday, February 17th at a special dinner sponsored by St. John’s Mexico Missions.
The pancakes will be delicious and the fellowship fantastic!
Presale tickets are $6.00, but the price goes to $7.00 at the door.
Get your tickets early and join us for this special event!
Contact Christina at 614-519-8092 or Gini at grogers@stjohnsgc.org with any questions.

Ash Wednesday Worship
2026-02-18
As we begin the holy season of Lent, you are invited to a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal.
Join us for our Ash Wednesday worship services at either noon or 7pm.
Each service will include the Imposition of Ashes and a brief meditation as we turn our hearts toward God’s grace.
All are welcome as we enter this sacred journey together.

Wednesday Lenten Worship
2026-02-25 - 2026-03-25
February 25th – March 25th
Services at Noon or 6:30pm
As we journey through the season of Lent, you are invited to pause, reflect, and draw closer to God in midweek worship. Beginning Wednesday, February 25th, and continuing each week through March 25th, we will gather for Lenten worship at either noon or 6:30pm.
Each service continues to prepare our hearts and minds for Easter.
All are welcome to join us for this meaningful Lenten tradition.

Soup Suppers
2026-02-25 - 2026-03-25
Please join us for our Soup Suppers between 5:30-6:15pm on Wednesdays in the Family Life Center before our Lenten services starting on Wednesday, February 25

Maundy Thursday Worship
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00
Maundy Thursday Worship
Thursday at 7:00pm
As we enter the holiest days of the Christian year, you are invited to gather for Maundy Thursday worship at 7:00pm.
This solemn and meaningful service recalls Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples and his commandment to love one another.
The service will include Scripture, prayer, Holy Communion, and the stripping of the altar as we prepare our hearts for Good Friday.
All are welcome to join us for this powerful night of reflection and remembrance.
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Good Friday Worship
2026-04-03
Good Friday Worship
Services at both Noon and 7:00pm
On this most solemn day of the Christian year, we gather to remember the passion and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
You are invited to join us for Good Friday worship at either noon or 7:00pm.
Through Scripture, prayer, and the reading of the Passion, we reflect on the depth of God’s love and the meaning of the cross in our lives today.
All are welcome to this powerful and contemplative service as we journey toward the hope of Easter.

Easter Sunday Celebration
2026-04-05
Easter Sunday Celebration
Worship at 8:15am & 11:00am
Easter Breakfast • 8:00–10:00am in the FLC
Christ is risen! Celebrate the joy of Easter with us on Easter Sunday as we gather for worship at 8:15am and 11:00am.
Before or between services, join us for a delicious Easter Breakfast in the Family Life Center from 8:00–10:00am. This is a wonderful time for fellowship, good food, and reconnecting with one another.
During breakfast, families are also invited to have Easter photos taken. These pictures will be made digitally available as a holiday keepsake and will also help us update our new church communication system so we can stay better connected throughout the year.
All are welcome as we celebrate the hope and promise of the Resurrection.
