The Cross
The accepted symbol of Christianity is the cross. Worldwide, it is the singular reminder of what Jesus did for us. He died on a cross; it was the price He paid for our redemption. The cross is visibly displayed throughout if one walks through our church building. It might be impossible to count all of […]
Moving Beyond the Page
Join us for faith, fellowship, and book study on July 11 & 25 at 6:30 pm in the church library. We will be discussing In His Steps by Charles M. Sheldon. Copies are available upon request from various sources. Please speak with Pastor Jacob to learn more.
Celebrate and Support LOMC!
July Special Offerings
The special offerings for July have been designated by the Congregation Council to be donated to the Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL). NICIL is a non-profit, non-residential center serving Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties. In 1985, NICIL opened its doors with a mission of supporting people with disabilities to live […]
School Kit Collection
The Social Ministry Committee will begin collecting items for school kits beginning June 16th. The collection period will conclude September 15th. We had a great response last year and have asked St. Paul and Immanuel to partner with us again this year for assembly. Our time together was an awesome time of fellowship and stewardship. […]
Tennis Shoes & Socks Collections
St. John’s will be collecting children’s tennis shoes and socks during the months of June and July for Another Child Foundation. These items will go to underprivileged children in Romania. There will be a bin outside the sanctuary door to place the donations. Thank you for your support of this ministry! ~Denise Carl
Food Pantry Sunday!
The Congregation Council has once again designated the first Sunday of each month as Food Pantry Sunday. A receptacle will be available for donations. We stopped focusing on this during the pandemic and have not resurrected the practice of intentionally making donations. Considering the increasing need in our community we would like to increase our […]
A Message from PADS Homeless Shelter
Dear Friends of Pads, It seems like just yesterday my time began here at the PADS shelter, 12 years ago I started, and we have come a long way and helped hundreds of people. I wish I could say that this is my accomplishment, but it’s not just my accomplishment but all of you as […]
Policy Updates
At the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, the Congregation Council has approved updates to five policies over the course of several months. Most of the updates were necessary due to the elimination of the treasurer’s position in our congregation. This also completes the required biennial review of the complete St. John’s Policy Manual. The updated […]
Building Community…Piece by Piece
St. John’s is participating in an opportunity for community building and fellowship! Stop by Monday through Friday during normal church office hours or on Sundays before or after worship and help complete the puzzle in the church library. When we work together, all the pieces come together.
Altar Flowers
We have recently had questions concerning altar flowers. Many of our members choose to designate altar flowers in honor of someone or in memory of a loved one. Arrangements and payment for the arrangement are made by the donor. Liners for the oblong brass vase and the two tall brass vases are available for the […]
Worship Live Streaming
Please share with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors etc. the following options available to watch or listen to weekly worship with St. John, St. Paul, or Immanuel. St. John’s Lutheran Church https://www.youtube.com/@StJohnsSterlingIL/streams is where you can find the livestream every Sunday. There will also be links on the St. John’s website (https://stjohnssterling.org/worship-services/) and on the Facebook […]
Kroger Rewards
St. John’s is a member of the Kroger Community Rewards Program. If you have a Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card, you can earn rewards for the St. John’s Building Fund every time you use it. Just about everything you purchase qualifies, with the exception of alcohol, tobacco, and postage stamps. There is no cost to participate […]
