St. John - Kramer, NE
LCMS - Rural Crete, NE
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 (LCMS)
The Sunday Divine Service
The
Divine Service is the center of our life of faith in Christ. It is
being celebrated each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. May
our Lord continue to bless you this week. We'll see you on Sunday!
First Sunday in Advent - November 27, 2022
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Support Displaced Ukrainians
| Gifts to the LCMS, including Mission Central, are restricted to providing aid and assistance to persons displaced by the war in Ukraine. The LCMS will issue grants to/through our Lutheran partners in the region best positioned to provide compassionate care in Christ’s name to those fleeing the conflict. The situation is developing, and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod pledges to use every gift wisely to accomplish the greatest good possible in ways that deliver the Gospel as human needs are met. | ||||
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Pastor Toensing
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Thankfulness, studies show, has multiple physical, mental and
emotional benefits. Psychologist Robert Emmons calls gratitude
“fertilizer for the mind” because of its powerful effects. He admits
gratitude isn’t always easy — especially when life throws us
curveballs — but says it can be most helpful during and after
difficulties. Emmons suggests reframing challenges using
thankfulness-based language. Ask, for example: "Though I wasn’t
grateful for the experience at the time, how can I be now? What
lessons did I learn, and how did I grow as a person?"
Throughout his letters, the apostle Paul reframes his extensive sufferings and urges us to do the same. “Give thanks in all circumstances,” he writes, “for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIV).
Updated: 11.1.22
Advent & Christmas Worship
Everyone
needs godly wisdom when it comes to family relationships. That’s
why, as we begin a new church year, we plan to learn from the
families connected with our Lord’s birth. This includes Joseph,
Mary, and Jesus, along with Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John. These
families faced infertility, frustration, loss, misunderstandings,
death, and so much more.
- Advent 1 – Two Families (Luke 1:5–25) Nov. 30, 10:30a & 6:30p
- Advent 2 – Our Way (Luke 1:57–66) Dec 7, 10:30a & 6:30p
- Advent 3 – A List! (Matthew 1:1–17) Dec 14, 10:30a & 6:30p
- Advent 4 – Open the Door (Matthew 1:18–20) Dec 21, 10:30a & 6:30p
- Christmas Eve – Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All (Matthew 1:21–25) – 6:30p
- Christmas Day – 9:00 a.m.
You are encouraged to be a part of these worship services. Your family is worth time and investment in God’s word!
Updated: 11.25.22
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.