News & Notes
Friendly Rider:
Anyone desiring to use Friendly Rider on Sunday morning to attend worship services, just call and tell them your destination. There will be no charge to you.
Financial Secretary:
We are still looking for someone to fill one of the Financial Secretary positions. This is not a huge time commitment. See Carol S. or Pastor for details.
Audio Tech:
(This is a fancy name for the person who runs the Power Point on Sunday morning.) We are in DESPERATE NEED of people to help in this area if we're going to be able to continue to have Divine Service on screens. See Josh S. or Pastor for more details.
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Stitch & Chatter Quilters
The Stitch & Chatter quilters have quilts for sale. These quilts are located in the fellowship hall and are tagged with prices and the approximate sizes. Checks can be made out to Stitch & Chatter and left in the church office or mailed to the church.
Most of the quilts made by Stitch & Chatter are donated to missions, the Empty Stocking Fund, fire victims, and members who might be in need of them.
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Lutheran Island Camp Registration
Our congregation pays the registration fee for any youth from St. John who wishes to attend Lutheran Island Camp.
For a positive change in your life, plan to attend
Lutheran Island Camp this summer!
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Our most recent meeting was Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
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The Wadena Zone LWML Spring Rally was held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. John Lutheran of Ottertail, MN. The guest speaker, Klaus Weber, shared pictures from a mission trip to Guatamala.
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Spring Rummage Sale -- 2026
The spring rummage sale was held April 16 & 17. The Rummage Sale Committee extends their thanks to all who help with the sale. Monies received from the sale go towards special projects around the church.
Board of Elders:
On July 4th, America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. It's amazing that we have made it this far as a country (and I wonder sometimes if it will last...I'll get back to that.) We'll be eating hot dogs, watching fireworks, parades, honoring our vets, saluting the flag--everything that represents this country for which it stands.
While America is not considered a kingdom, there are kingdoms throughout history that have risen and fallen. Hopefully, America will last longer than average. I think if we honor God, praise Him for all that He has provided--especially this country that was based on Christian values and morals--it just might.
However, there is ONE KINGDOM that does endure forever: God's Kingdom, and the promise of salvation through Jesus' sacrifice, the one true kingdom that will surpass all others that have fallen to the side. It is unending, and find such relief and comfort in that knowledge.
So, this July 4th, be thankful for all that God has provided us: freedom to worship, freedom of speech (so we can proclaim the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ), freedom to assemble and all our other liberties. Be thankful for family with whom we assemble, the provisions we have to celebrate, beautiful places to visit, our homes and lives, and all that is good.
So, enjoy our Independence Day, and also our independence from sin, death, and despair. Praise be to God!
Doug C. for the Board of Elders.
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Board of Evangelism:
There are several instances during the ministry of Jesus that he charged his disciples to tell no one about what they had seen or heard. For example, Jesus asked his disciples in Mark 8: 27-30 how people identified him as well as how the disciples identified him, Peter replied (v. 29) "You are the Christ." Jesus told them to tell no one about Him. Jesus also told Peter, James, and John to tell no one what they had witnessed when he healed a twelve-year-old girl (Mark 5:41-43) or the spectacular scene on the Mount of Transfiguration (Mark 9:3-9). The time was not right for "telling" until Jesus' ministry was complete and He had risen from the dead.
Because we live in the post-resurrection era, the time IS right for telling. Jesus' last command to his disciples before He ascended into heaven was "Go tell." We read in Matthew 28:19-20 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
With His help, let us winsomely and boldly share with others the gospel of Christ. Our neighbors, as well as all people across the world, need to hear the good news more than ever before!
Greeting Card Ministry
Be sure and check out the new selection of various Greeting Cards available for sale in the library. Napkins are available as well.
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