IMPORTANT Messenger Update–PLEASE READ!
Beginning with the January 2025 monthly newsletter, the publication will no longer be mailed to members and other acquaintances. We will, however, continue to mail the printed copy to our shut-in and nursing home residents. Several options will be available for reading the Messenger. A limited number of printed copies will be available at worship […]
Festival of Trees
Rock River Hospice & Home need our help with a donation of 15 dozen cookies (any variety) for the Festival of Trees. Please bring them to the kitchenette on Tuesday, November 19. They will package the cookies. Please call Sharon Zinanni with any questions at 815-508-2585. Thank you for your help!
All Saints Breakfast
“Holy, holy, holy, let all the Saints adore thee.”You are invited to join us for the All Saints Breakfast on Sunday, November 3 immediately following morning worship. MENUJuice, Coffee & Hot TeaBreakfast CasseroleBiscuits and GravyCinnamon RollsAssorted PastriesCookies for children There will be a free-will offering with all proceeds going to Riverview Haven (Self-Help Ladies). We […]
Trick or Treat Offering for UNICEF
The youth will Trick or Treat for UNICEF on October 20th. After the church service, they will be standing at both sanctuary entrances to collect money for UNICEF. UNICEF is “a United Nations agency that provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.” The money will be used to provide nutritional needs, clean water, education, […]
LOMC 50 Year Celebration
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of outdoor ministry at LOMC on October 12 from 10 am-4 pm!Since 1974, LOMC has practiced what it means to be church in outdoor settings, helping youth and adults connect the Word of God with the World of God. We are excited to celebrate the legacy and future […]
Trunk or Treat 2024!
Y’all are most welcome to dress up and enjoy Tri Church Congregation Trunk or Treat opportunities! All are welcome!St. Paul Lutheran Church (1701 16th Ave., Sterling) will host a Trunk or Treat on October 26 from 2-4 pm with a costume parade at 3 pm.St. John’s Lutheran Church (703 3rd Ave., Sterling) will host Trunk […]
Moving Beyond the Page
Join us for faith, fellowship, and book study on October 10 & 24 at 6:30 pm in the church library. We will be discussing To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Copies are available upon request from various sources. Please speak with Pastor Jacob to learn more.
October Special Offerings
The special offerings for October have once again been designated by the Congregation Council to be donated 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 serve more than 400 breakfasts per week. Volunteers have shared that […]
Balloting for Congregation Council and Voting Members to the Synod Assembly
The Nominating Committee is currently seeking names of individuals from the congregation who are willing to serve as voting members of the Congregation Council. 3 three-year terms and a one-year term will need to be filled. Please prayerfully consider this important ministry. Our constitution, which the congregation voted to approve and ratify, mandates a nine-member […]
Partners in Prayer and Care Ministry
St. John’s has recently formed a new ministry called “Partners in Prayer and Care Ministry”. The goal is to contact members of St. John’s who are shut in, living in a nursing home, or going through a difficult time to let them know they are not forgotten and we are here for them.If you know […]
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 […]
