News & Recent Updates

Meetings &
Events Upcoming
  • Worship Service (Sundays) 9:00 a.m.
  • Sunday School/LYF/Bible Class (Sundays) 10:15 am-11:15 a.m.
  • Midweek Class 4-8 grades (Wednesdays) 6:30 p.m.-7.45 p.m.
  • Elders’ Meeting (Sept 9) 7:00 p.m.
  • Quilting Group (Sept 10 and 24) 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • 150th Anniversary Committee (Sept 10) 6:30 p.m.
  • Board of Education Meeting (Sept 21) 9:00 a.m.
  • Ladies Aid Meeting (Sept 25) 2:00 p.m.

150th Anniversary Banquet RSVP

Church Directory Photo-shoot Signup

College Students Request

September 1, 2024 - To the parents and students: Please let us know where you are attending college or university. We would like your email address so we can include you in our St. John emails. Another thought, if you are attending a college or university with Lutheran Chapel, please consider joining in worship there, and their many activities. Any information can be sent to Chris at the church.

Thanksgiving Food Drive - Coming up!

September 1, 2024 - We will again be having our "November Food Drive" celebrating the close of the anniversary year with a closing anniversary service to be held in December.

Evangelism Event

September 1, 2024 - As a part of the St. John 150th Anniversary celebration, the Board of Evangelism is planning a “WALK” on September 29th beginning at 3:00 pm. The theme is “WALK IN FAITH WITH ONE ANOTHER”. The August Newsletter on this page has more information. Registration information can be found here. We want to invite ALL members to join us for this special time of Fun and Fellowship. (Learn more here: Board of Evangelism...)

Ladies Night Out

September 1, 2024 - The Ladies Aid is sponsoring a Ladies Night Out on Tuesday, September 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the Crete VFW. A brisket or chicken cordon bleu meal will be served. The cost is $14 paid in advance. A sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex through September 8th. We hope you can join us!

Quilt Raffle Sale

September 1, 2024 - A beautiful anniversary quilt has been created by Peg Johnson, sister of Lynn Meinke. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each and the winning ticket will be drawn during the banquet on October 13. Money from the sale of the quilt will be provided to Devon R. for his mission trip overseas.

150th Anniversary Update

September 12, 2024 - Our formal celebration will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, with a dinner and program at Hallam Auditorium. Please RSVP for the dinner by signing on the sheet in the narthex or via the sign up link above on the church website. We would like to have a count by September 30th.

  • Additional information regarding the Formal Banquet & Photo Directory Shoot can be found here on this site too.
  • We ask for your memories! Past memories, present memories---any that you can think of and want to share. There is so much history in this congregation that can be enjoyed by all. A red box is located in the Narthex. We would like to include this for our 150th Anniversary celebration.
  • We further need people willing to take and share pictures of all the events we have planned to celebrate St John’s 150th Anniversary. Please contact Glen Louch if you can help with this request.
  • PIES! As a nod to days gone by, the Anniversary Committee is asking ladies to bake their famous 'St. John's Ladies Pies' for the anniversary banquet. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex if you would be so kind and willing to bake and bring pies.

Main Street Living Update

September 1, 2024 - “Main Street Living” is a liturgical worship service broadcasting a different local pastor each Sunday morning. It airs along with the classic Lutheran Hour program, “This is the Life”. Both can be viewed on KLKN Channel 8 (Lincoln) & WOWT Channel 6.2 (Omaha). Visit www.mainstreetliving.com/lincoln to view current and past episodes.

  • Sept 1, 10:30 a.m...Rev. Nathan Henschen, pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bancroft, NE, presents a message titled ”Clean Hearts”. This sermon is based on Mark 7:14-23.
  • Sept 8, 10:30 a.m...Rev. Jeffery Warner, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Laurel, NE, presents a message titled ”Jesus Casts Out an Evil Spirit”. This sermon is based on Mark 7:24-30.
  • Sept 15, 10:30 a.m...Rev. Paul Hammes, pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Wayne, NE, presents a message titled ”Christ's Authority”. This sermon is based on Mark 9:14-29.
  • Sept 22, 10:30 a.m...Rev. Alexander Blanken, pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Winside, NE, presents a message titled ”Pride, Humility, and Servant-hood”. This sermon is based on Mark 9:30-37.
  • Sept 29, 10:30 a.m...Rev. Martin Hill, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Martinsburg, NE, presents a message titled ”Always Vigilant”. This sermon is based on Mark 9:38-50.    

Bible Donations

If having an extra copy of a Bible in your possession that you wish to find a new home in which to share God's Word with others, lease bring your old (and not being used due to its replacement) Bibles and Christian books to be sent overseas for mission work. A tote is located in the entry way for this purpose. For more information, visit lovepackages.org.

Scholarship Fund

A scholarship is available for any St. John member/student who will be attending a Synodical college and plans to enter fulltime church work find that new funds are available. A Scholarship application with relative information is available from the church office. Those wanting additional information are directed to Pastor Toensing.

Mission Field in Our own Back Yard

There remains a variety of ways in which members of the St. John congregation can join with other local community members to assist those who are struggling with basic necessities and provide God's comforting Word along with those creature comforts that are often lived without. Here are but a few ongoing efforts you may wish to be involved:

  • Food Collections continue with your donations to a local food pantry who will distribute this to a needy, hungry people in our area. The collection box is located in the church narthex.
  • Orphan Grain Train or People's City Mission contributions can be made at any time; either with contributions of clothing left within the back door of the church, or monetary gifts so indicated; separated from other giving.
  • Mite Boxes - Lutheran Women in Mission remind members to use those Mite Boxes you received back in October on LWML Sunday. If you would like a box of your own, please contact any member of the LWML to obtain one. This is a very easy way to lend a helping hand throughout the year.