St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church

Mulching the Playground
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
We could use your help! On Wednesday, May 13th,
starting around 6pm, we will be mulching the church playground. Bring a garden rake, if
you have one, and some gloves. In the past we’ve had families, adults, and even some of
the youth group helping us. Many hands make light work. Don’t be late, or you might miss
all the fun of serving and the cool treat afterwards! Questions? See Christina Allman.

Confirmation Faith Celebration
2026-05-24 09:30 - 12:00
Celebration: May 24th from 9:30 to10:30am
Come share your support and encouragement with our confirmation students as they share their faith in Christ at our Faith Celebration.
Smoothies and cake will be provided!
Affirmation: will begin afterward at the 11am service
The following four St. John’s confirmation students will publicly affirm their baptism during worship service:
Lukas Althoff, Addy Gottshall, Addy Westerfeld and Jake Westerfeld
For the past two years, these students have been engaged in a regular discipline of prayer, Bible study, classroom discussion, and service activities.
We should be very proud of them (and their parents) for their work and commitment!
Please keep our confirmands in your prayers that they will continue to build their lives on the Rock, Jesus Christ our Risen Lord.

Vacation Bible School
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-25 12:00
Welcome to Tropical Trek VBS, where kids explore God’s Word and discover how God finds and helps us in every situation we encounter in life.
At Tropical Trek VBS, kids will learn how Jesus seeks them and all people.
He is the Son of Man, who came to seek and to save the lost!
We will meet Monday – Thursday, June 22-25, 9-12am, with our famous Carnival on Thursday evening!
Register for the event
Our ADULT TEACHER MEETING will be SUNDAY, JUNE 21st, after the late service in rooms 103 and 104, to help transform our church into the Tropical paradise for the week! Lunch will be provided and then everyone will decorate the Family Life Center before moving on to your individual classroom.
Please contact Christina Allman at 614-519-8092 if you cannot make the meeting!
Our TEEN TRAINING will be SUNDAY, JUNE 21st, during the Sunday School hour at 9:30am in the high school SS room!
Please contact Gini, Donna or Christina if you cannot make the meeting!

Quarterly Congregational Meeting
2026-07-12 09:15 - 10:00
On Sunday, July 12th, please plan to attend the quarterly meeting of the congregation.
It will be held at 9:15 or when service concludes (whichever is later).
This meeting will include some important ministry updates and decisions for the life of the congregation, so we hope to see all of you there!

Joyful Pause
2026-07-16
Come when you can and leave when you have to!
It’s a summer open house at St. John’s on Thursday – July 16!
Times are 9:30am to 12:30pm and 5:30 – 8:30pm.
Choose which time you’d like to attend (or stop by both)! We will have tables set up in the gym with various activities: games, puzzles, arts and crafts, cards … plus open gym … and special guests!
Pizza and drinks will be available around lunch and dinnertime. All ages are welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors!
This is a family event and we ask that parents or grandparents stay and enjoy the pause with their youth!

Joyful Pause
2026-08-13
Come when you can and leave when you have to!
It’s a summer open house at St. John’s on Thursday – August 13th!
Times are 9:30am to 12:30pm and 5:30 – 8:30pm.
Choose which time you’d like to attend (or stop by both)! We will have tables set up in the gym with various activities: games, puzzles, arts and crafts, cards … plus open gym … and special guests!
Food, drinks and snacks will be available around lunch and dinnertime. All ages are welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors!
This is a family event and we ask that parents or grandparents stay and enjoy the pause with their youth!

Backpack Blessings
2026-08-16 11:00 - 12:00
Backpack Blessings will take place on Sunday August 16th
This is an opportunity to bless the those getting ready to go back to school this fall and backpacks that they will use.
