Welcome to St. John’s Lutheran Church Web Site!
Our Mission:
Invite and connect people to God and one another, through Christ’s love.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church is A Church Alive!
(Click HERE for building updates and photos!)
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A Celebration of 40 Years of Ministry
On Sunday, July 19 you are invited to join with fellow members and friends of Pastor James E. Reents to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his ordination. A special reception for Pastor Jim and his wife Karyl will take place on the Balcony from 9:00–10:15 AM and from 11:15–Noon. This reception will include a card shower for Pastor Reents–drop off or mail your cards/gifts/letters of appreciation to the church office any time before July 17. Let’s make this a special opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation for Pastor Reents and Karyl for their dedicated ministry among us!
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Festival of Faith—-Our Faith Alive!
Special Council elections immediately following the worship service
Sunday, August 23 - 10:00 AM - Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Invite a friend or neighbor!
- Opportunity to worship together!
- Fellowship lunch on lower level immediately following the Council elections
- Face painting for children
- Informational displays about upcoming St. John’s events
- Fellowship opportunities to meet and talk with fellow St. John’s members who we may not otherwise see because they attend one of the other worship services
- Festival of Faith will begin our fall sermon series on Spiritual Disciplines, which is drawn in part from John Ortberg’s book Living the Life You’ve Always Wanted.
The Saturday Evening Service will still be held on August 22 at 5:00 PM in the Parish Life Center; there will be no Sunday services at the church.
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50 Days of Prayer for the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly begins June 29
Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson has asked for 50 days of prayer begining on Monday, June 29. Prayer resources are available on the ELCA website – click on “Churchwide Assembly” and then on “50 Days of Prayer.”
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Needs Our Help!
Current Budget Cuts in Illinois will bring significant harm to the most vulnerable among us–children in foster homes, the developmentally disabled, low income seniors, and those struggling with addiction and mental illness.
LSSI has already received written notification from several state agencies that their contracts with the State have been cancelled as of June 30, with more cancellations forthcoming–accounting for a 50-75% slash in their funding.
Your donations to LSSI are a testament to your belief in their mission: Responding to the Gospel to bring healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities. LSSI needs your help now! Please contact your state senator and representative immediately. Your message can be simple: “I support tax reform to pay for vital State human care services.” For contact information, call the toll-free AARP hotline at 888-616-3322 and ask to be connected to your state senator or representative, or visit www.LutheranAdvocacy.org.
We are all brothers and sisters in Christ–those who cannot speak for themselves need our voice now. Help us continue to support this ministry.