Parish Services

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
The Baptism of Our Lord and Life Sunday
The following is the schedule for Previous or upcoming Worship Services

  • Adult Bible Class at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday morning after Worship
  • Sunday School classes also on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.

WE WARMLY WELCOME YOU TO OUR WORSHIP SERVICES THIS WEEK. The Triune God Opens Heaven to You in Holy Baptism. The Baptism of our Lord is an “Epiphany” of the one true God in the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ. In divine mercy, He takes His place with sinners and takes their sin upon Himself. “When all the people were baptized,” Jesus submitted Himself to a Baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 3:21). He had no sins of His own, but He took the sins of the world upon Himself and so was baptized into His own death. Therefore, “when you pass through the waters,” He is with you (Is. 43:2). He created you for His glory, and He has redeemed you with His blood, that you may be His own and live with Him in His kingdom (Is. 43:1, 7). As you are baptized with a Baptism like His, so also are you united with Him in His death and resurrection that you “might walk in newness of life” (Rom. 6:4). For all who are baptized into Christ Jesus receive His anointing of the Holy Spirit and are named by His Father as beloved and well-pleasing sons and daughters. The Holy Gospel Readings are the text for today’s message, “Life in Jesus”.

This Upcoming Sunday's Readings
  • First Reading is...Isaiah 43:1-7
  • Second Reading is...Romans 6:1-11
  • Holy Gospel Reading is...Luke 3:21-22 and John 1:4-5
Those Serving During the Month of January

 

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
  • Sunday School classes happen each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
  • There will be Adult Bible Study on Sunday mornings beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We are using the Enduring Faith series from Concordia Publishing House. The lessons for the Adult Bible Class follow the same Bible accounts as the children in Sunday School. Come study the Word of God with us!
Catechesis & New Membership

Catechesis means "Instruction in the Christian Faith." Catechesis begins when one inquires about membership in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church and continues in various forms throughout the life of a Christian.

Those desiring membership at St. John are asked to speak with the pastor. In order to receive the Lord's Supper, instruction in the Christian faith according to the Scriptures and Luther's Small Catechism is necessary. There is no fee or obligation for instruction.

Those who are already members of St. John mature and deepen in their understanding of the faith and their love for the Lord and neighbor by attending Divine Service and, as schedules permit, partaking of one or more of the following forums for ongoing catechesis:

  • Adult Bible Class, held Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
  • Midweek School, for Grades 4–8 preparing to receive the Lord's Supper; meets Wednesdays during the school year from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. in the basement.
  • Adult Catechesis (new member instruction) contact the pastor for the current schedule or to schedule a time.
Visitation of the Hospitalized and Homebound - From the Pastor

There are circumstances in life that might land someone in the hospital. As your pastor, I consider it a high priority to visit when one of our members is in the hospital. But I might not always get the message. Sometimes people forget. Sometimes you might assume that someone else will let me know. If I should know that someone is in need of a pastoral visit in the hospital, please let me know. I would rather get five calls or messages letting me know than none. Thank you, Pastor Toensing