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St. John - Kramer, NE
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church
"'Sharing The
Joy
Of
His
News' by growing
inward through God's Word, Sacraments and Fellowship; and by growing
outward
through words, actions and mission outreach." - St. John
Lutheran Church
The Sunday Divine Service
The
Divine Service is the center of our life of faith in Christ. It is
normally celebrated every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
(Due to COVID-19, please see a temporary worship
schedule for the upcoming week below...)
Thanksgiving Day Worship Service - November 26, 2020 |
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The following may well represent the schedule for the upcoming Worship Service, but please keep watching here for updates. Please know that evaluations continue to be performed during this fluid time.
We thank all who have been patient and understanding of our efforts to consider and meet the need for the safety of our members and community friends. We will continue to evaluate the worship needs and adjust services as needed. We look forward to seeing all who are able to attend in-person worship each week. Every effort will be made to accommodate our visitors when needed. God’s peace in Christ Jesus be with you all.
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From Pastor Toensing
Dear
Fellow Saints in Christ, I have often had difficulty with authority
figures—I don’t know why. I was always afraid to go and see
professors when I was in college and at the seminary. I have often
been intimidated by any in authority. Perhaps that’s just part of
the character make up of a nerdy little city boy.
The highest authority of all is God Himself. God: King of kings, Creator of the universe, Lord of all that is. And yet Jesus, the Son of God, came to earth to be just like me in my humanness in order that He might live, die, and rise … for me. He became sinner for me and took on my curse (2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13). I am incredibly humbled that the Lord God Almighty, the Son of God, Jesus Christ, stoops down to my lowness and sinfulness and cares for me so very much that He was willing to suffer on the cross for my sins. I know I don’t deserve it, but He did it—for me and for you. (Read more...)
Mission Outreach Update
As of September 29, 2020, we at St. John Lutheran have adopted the Rev. Dr. Gerald and Heidi Paul in their career mission work in the Cayman Islands. As a pastor and church planter, Gerald works with local church leaders at Safe Harbour Lutheran Church to reach out to the people of the Cayman Islands with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Gerald also seeks to serve the Cuban refugee population o Grand Cayman, and he supports Concordia the Reformer Seminary in the Dominican Republic as an adjunct professor. In her role, Heidi supports the mission efforts and is exploring the possibility of starting a preschool for local children. (Learn More...)
Personal & Family Resources
| For Home Guide Learning beyond the Bible Class |
| Christ’s love and message can be overshadowed amidst nervousness, uncertainty, and distress. Draw closer to Him during these times with devotional material to re-center on Christ while at home. |
| For Family Everyday Faith Calendars for Family Devotions |
| As a resource for your family to continue daily devotions during this pandemic, download the following Everyday Faith calendars for March & April. Each day on the calendar has a Bible verse to read and a thought or question to discuss as a family to remind you that, through everything, Christ is with you. |
| Books of the
Bible Guided Questions for Bible Reading |
| In these easy to use
guides from Concordia Publishing House, you will
find contextual information such as the author,
purpose, and application for books of the Bible. Key phrases are selected to give and outline for the downloadable, question and answer study guide. The guide also includes themes for each passage to ensure that your devotion stays on track. New guides are added each month, so check them out for yourself! |
Worship Services
Worship services at St. John are scheduled each Sunday and Wednesday. Sunday morning Communion services are held on the odd numbered weeks each month with non-communion services held on the even numbered Sundays. (Seasonally adjusted Service Times...)
- Sunday Morning - 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday Evening - (Held during the Advent and Lenten Season - See Calendar during those months for service times.)
Sunday Bible Class
Join us on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. for adult Bible class where a variety of Christ centered topics are covered.
Jesus Christ brings the Gospel (from older English, "Good-spel," "good news") to the world. He announces that in His person the kingdom of God has come to mankind and that through faith in Him people might find new and eternal life. He is Himself the Good News, or Gospel.