Buddy Bag Packing Rescheduled
The March 11 Buddy Bag packing has been rescheduled for April 1. While April 1 may be April Fools Day, hunger is no laughing matter.
Palm Sunday Breakfast Coordinator Needed
Hello St. John’s youth and families, It’s time to be preparing for the Palm Sunday Breakfast. In the years since Gerad left the staff, Michelle and I have done our best to coordinate the breakfast and try to maintain the eggs and pancakes breakfast we’ve all come to know. We are now looking for those […]
Lily Order Forms
Lilies are wanted to decorate the chancel for Easter. You can order on the group order or purchase your own. If you purchase your own lily and plan on picking it up, bring it to the church no earlier than April 3 and please place a tag on it with your name. Plants can be […]
March & April Social Ministry Committee Collection
Personal Care Kits The Social Ministry Committee will be collecting personal care kits March 1st through April 12th. Once again, we will donate the kits to the First United Methodist Church in Sterling for distribution at their Food Bank and in conjunction with their Free Breakfast Program. The folks at First Methodist appreciate our desire […]
March Children’s Noisy Offering
ELCA World Hunger Nearly 1-in-10 people – 733 million – in our world are hungry. As members of the ELCA, we are called to respond. We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work. In the U.S., 37.9 million people live in poverty. 18 million people are food insecure, an increase […]
March Special Offerings & Lenten Self-Denial Offerings
First United Methodist Loaves & Fishes Program The special offerings for March and the Lenten Self-Denial Offerings have once again been designated by the Congregation Council for donation to the First United Methodist Church Loaves and Fishes program. This program, located at 501 Broadway, relies solely on contributions to host a free community breakfast and […]
Easy Ways To Eat More Plants
Fitting more plants into your diet can be easy. You might simply adjust a recipe adding some spinach, carrots, cashews, or pumpkin seeds to an entree or salad. Or you might swap out a snack. “Replace one daily processed snack like cookies with fresh fruit and a small handful of nuts or raw veggies — […]
Popular Christian Band to Play in Naperville
The Sidewalk Prophets will be in Naperville in April for “An Acoustic Evening with Sidewalk Prophets.” With 900 million streams and 588,000 monthly listeners, this will be an evening you won’t want to miss. The Sidewalk Prophets have played at Red Rocks, K-Love Cruise, Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry; performed the National Anthem […]
Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Here are recommendations to stave off Alzheimer’s disease, courtesy of Harvard neuroscientist RudolphTanzi. From the Harvard Health Letter. Submitted by NancyRasmussen, Parish Nurse
January Children’s Noisy Offering
YWCA Domestic Violence Program YWCA Domestic Violence Program and Sexual Assault Program. Donations help support the 24-hour Hotline: The crisis line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Phones are answered by trained professionals. YWCA can help callers access emergency services including safe shelter, medical care, obtaining Orders […]
February Children’s Noisy Offering
United Way of Whiteside County United Way of Whiteside County Community Campaign. Donations help support community impact programs including the 2-1-1 Helpline offering Free Confidential Resources, Born Learning Academy helping parents teach their children, School supplies for local children, Let’s Feed Our Children the free summer lunch program, and the LIFE Imagination Library that provides […]
February Special Offerings
Sterling Buddy Bag Program Because the need is so great, the Congregation Council has again designated the February Special Offering to the Sterling Buddy Bag Program! Food insecurity in our community is often related to housing insecurity, and both issues affect our school-age children. The food is simple, nutritious, and easy for children to prepare […]
New Church Office Hours
Please note these new church office hours beginning in January! The church office will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00am-4:00pm.
January Special Offerings
Whiteside County Senior Center The Whiteside County Senior Center will be the recipient of the January 2026 Special Offerings. This facility provides companionship, conversation, and community for seniors year-round. Their services include shared meals, game days, wellness checks, and education. During the holiday season, not all seniors have family nearby with whom they can celebrate. […]
Choosing A Pet For Your Health & Lifestyle
Pets are known to improve the lives of their human family members. Not only are pets great companions, but they can also boost your mental physical health and your social life. Most people can find a pet to love, no matter their health concerns. Talk to pet adoption coordinators about finding a good match for […]