St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church

Annual Congregational Meeting
2025-01-26 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Detroit)
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held in the Family Life Center.
This is during the Sunday School Hour on January 26th.
The meeting will begin at 9:30am.

Organ Concert
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:30
An organ concert is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, at 10am in the Sanctuary.
It is presented by the Columbus Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) as part of their yearly program of events.
It will feature several area organists who are members of the AGO.
They will perform a variety of selections, including music recently composed.
St. John’s music director Mark Meuser will be one of the organists performing at the concert.
The concert is free, and there will be light refreshments served afterwards.
This event is open to the public.
Plan now to attend this special event and hear the sounds of our beautiful pipe organ played by several of Central Ohio’s fine organists.

Goodtime Irish Band
2025-03-15 18:00 - 19:30
On March 15th, from 6 to 7:30pm St. John’s will be hosting a traditional Irish music concert by our own St. John’s Goodtime Irish Band.
The concert is free and open to the public, but there will be a free will offering for Missions. We are anticipating a good turnout and want to offer free cookies and free bottled water.
In that regard, we are asking for donations of bottled water to make this possible.
We believe we will need about 10 cases. Donations can be placed on the left side against the wall as you walk into the gym.
Thank you so much!

Wednesday Twice-A-Month Prayer Group
2025-03-19 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday Twice-A-Month Prayer Group
All are welcome to join the St. John’s prayer group.
In addition to saying prayers together for God’s Church, for the world, for healing, and for any issues we’d like to share with the group, we’ll also be praying for all the members of St. John’s by name from week to week over the course of five months.
All are welcome to jump into this group at any time!
We meet in the Chapel.
Meeting Nights and Times:
March 19 at 7:00pm
April 2 at 7:00pm
April 16 at 6:30pm
April 30 at 6:30pm
May 14 at 6:30pm

Easter Sunday
2025-04-20
Join us this Easter Sunday to celebrate the risen lord.
God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive
and has become the Lord of life. Increase in our minds and hearts the
risen life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward
the fullness of eternal life with you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and forever.

Quarterly Congregational Meeting
2025-04-27 09:30 - 10:30
The Quarterly Congregational Meeting will be held in the Sanctuary at 9:30am on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Please plan to attend.

Women's Bible Study Resumes
2025-05-01
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY RESUMES this Thursday, May 1st at 3:00 and 6:00 pm in the Chapel.
If you haven’t received the rest of your study materials, they are in Pastor Patti’s office.
Please pick up before the 1st.
Looking forward to resuming where we left off! ~ Pastor Patti.

Graduation 2025
2025-05-04 09:30 - 10:30
The congregation is invited to the Graduation Blessing Reception,
Sunday, May 4th from 9:30 to 10:30 in the FLC.
Visit with our graduating seniors to see where they will be going next.
Students will be available for prayers, good wishes and hugs!!!
Come and bless our graduates and share a light celebratory breakfast with us.
We will also be recognizing our students in each of the 11:00 services.
What a great time to encourage those in our faith webs!

Celebration for Laurie & Diana
2025-05-25 14:00 - 16:00
Celebration Laurie and Diana’s next chapter!
Laurie Pecuch and Diana Imbrock will be moving on to a new chapter in their lives and ministry(we won’t call it retirement!)
We are celebrating God’s faithfulness to them and through them to generations of youth at St. John’s!
We’ll have an open house celebration on Sunday, May 25th from 2-4pm in the Shelter House, weather permitting.
They have requested please no gifts.

Vacation Bible School
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-26
Vacation Bible School is coming in June!
Monday 23rd – Thursday 26th from 9-12am
Our famous Carnival on Thursday evening will wrap up this event!
VBS is for ages 3 (potty-trained) through 6th grades.
Point kids to Jesus, a faithful friend we can always trust.
“Kids will be guided on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that He is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!”
Register Today!

Quarterly Congregational Meeting
2025-07-27 09:30 - 10:30
The Quarterly Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 27th at 9:30am.

Outdoor Worship and Annual Church Picnic
2025-08-24
Outdoor Worship and Annual Church Picnic.
On August 24th at 10:45am, we will combine our three Sunday worship services into one grand outdoor worship event! Bring lawn chairs and dress causal as we gather by our Shelter House to praise God under His clear blue sky.
Note that the 4pm worship service will be held as usual Saturday, August 23rd, but please join us on Sunday for the picnic!
The Church Picnic will be here before you know it! We have set aside Sunday, August 24th for this time of fellowship.
We will gather in the Shelter House (weather permitting) immediately following the Outdoor Worship Service. Everything will be provided for the picnic; however, we will be collecting a ‘free will offering’ to help offset the cost.
All donations will be greatly appreciated! Please bring a dessert to share.

Women's Tea Party
2025-09-06 10:00 - 13:00
Women’s Tea Party is Saturday, September 6th from 10am-1pm.

You were created for such a time as this.
All mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmas, and aunts-women of all ages-are invited to join us for a special morning of fellowship and encouragement!
Together, we’ll celebrate how you are God’s treasured creation: valued, chosen, and made for such a time as this.
Enjoy a light lunch, sweet treats, tea and coffee, fun games, and uplifting messages from inspiring speakers.
Put on your favorite party dress, bring a friend or loved one, and come be refreshed in the company of your sisters in Christ!
Please RSVP by Sunday, August 31st with the number attending on this weekend’s salmon sheet or contact Megan Grossman at mgrossman@stjohnsgc.org.

Arts in the Alley
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21
Arts in the Alley Weekend – September 19-21
Annual Quilt Show
Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 12:30pm-6pm
Missions Silent Auction
Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-2pm

Quilt Show
St. John’s is hosting the annual Arts in the Alley quilt show!
Come in a check out the beautifully crafted quilts on display!

Short-term Missions Silent Auction
During Arts in the Alley: Come visit our Silent Auction set up in the beautiful new entrance during Arts in the Alley weekend!
Bid on that one-of-a-kind handmade item, collectible, or themed basket.
There is something for everyone!
Bidding will be open after the parade on Saturday and will close at 2pm on Sunday.
You may pick up and pay for your items until 4pm on Sunday. Thank you for supporting Missions!

Call Process Congregational Workshop
2025-10-04 09:30 - 15:30
Call Process Congregational Workshop
Saturday, October 4 from 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Light Lunch will be provided.
Please bring your Bible.
This is an important opportunity for all members to share input as we prepare our congregational profile that will be
distributed to all NALC clergy for their prayerful consideration.
Please make every effort to attend this time of prayer, discussion, and discernment.
*Childcare Available-Please RSVP
names and ages of children attending
Prayer for the Call Process
Gracious God, guide our Call Team with wisdom and discernment.
Guide the pastor and family you are sending to us to hear the Holy Spirit’s direction.
Bless our congregation as we walk together in faith, trusting in your Spirit and your perfect timing.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

R.S.V.P to Kate Shrum if you are able to attend. Kate.Shrum@icloud.com

Baptismal Festival
2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:30
Come celebrate new life in Christ at our Baptismal Festival!
Join us at St. John’s as we gather in joy and faith to witness multiple baptisms—a powerful reminder of God’s grace and renewal. Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time, this is a beautiful moment to be part of our church family.
📍 St. John’s Church
🕚 Sunday, October 12th @ 11:00 AM
Let’s rejoice together in this sacred celebration!

Quarterly Congregational Meeting
2025-10-26 09:30 - 10:15
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.
