Sunday School Staff 2025-2026
Above: Sunday School Staff were installed during the worship service on September 14, 2025
Christian Education
Sunday School/Jr and Youth Bible Study:
The Sunday School, Youth, and Elders would like to say "Thank You" to the Boondocks Café (Dale and Shelly S.) for making chili, soups, and pulled pork sandwiches for our Lenten Suppers, and for delivering them to the church. Thanks to the parents, youth and Sunday School students for serving and cleaning up. A job well done! Sunday May 10 will be the last day of classes until September.
St. John Youth Group:
We served our Lenten supper on March 4th. Thank you to everyone who came, and to those who helped in any way! We will be doing prep and set up for Easter Breakfast on Saturday, April 4th, at 9:00 a.m.
Menu: Scrambled eggs, sliced ham, biscuits and gravy, fruit, muffins, orange juice, and coffee. Breakfast will be served from 7:30--8:30 a.m.
Faith, Family, and Fellowship:
We will be gathering on Wednesday, April 22, to pack "Birthday Party Packs." Packs include a cake mix, a can of pop (for the cake mix), frosting, candles, balloons and a banner. The packs will be delivered to the food shelf. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m.
Vacation Bible School:
Save the dates of August 9--13, 2026, for next year's Vacation Bible School. The starter kit has arrived! The theme for this year's VBS is Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23. The theme Bible verse is "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want." (Psalm 23:1)
The next Board of Christian Education meeting will be Sunday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m.
Blessings now and always,
Dianne S. on behalf of the Board of Christian Education (Emily C., Bonnie E., Amy K., Dianne S., and Missy S.)
News from the Board of Christian Education
"Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!"
When you purchase a gift card from the youth scrip program, the merchant returns a portion of the money spent to the youth of St. John. This is a marvelous way to support our youth programs at no extra cost to the purchaser!
Right: Youth selling scrip gift cards for Valentine's Day gifts.
Right: Youth pictured selling roses, blankets and candy bars on February 8, 2026, for Valentine's Day. Net proceeds go to the Youth account for the next youth gathering.
Vacation Bible School 2026 Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23
📖 The Lessons: What Kids Will Learn at Emerald Crossing
Emerald Crossing is rooted in Psalm 23, helping kids move from anxiety to peace by trusting the Good Shepherd. Each day, kids explore a verse from the psalm and a story from David’s life, learning that God leads, protects, provides, and stays with them always. It’s a powerful journey that gives kids confidence to face life with faith, knowing they’re never alone.
Day Theme Focus Bible Story
Day 1 I am God’s sheep Psalm 23:1; 1 Samuel 17:34–37
Day 2 God leads me Psalm 23:2–3; 1 Samuel 17
Day 3 God comforts me Psalm 23:4; 1 Samuel 19–23
Day 4 I can be grateful Psalm 23:5; 2 Samuel 5:1–5
Day 5 God is always with me Psalm 23:6; 2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 22