Sunday School Staff 2025-2026
Above: Sunday School Staff were installed during the worship service on September 13, 2026.
Christian Education
Sunday School/Jr and Youth Bible Study:
It's hard to believe that we are back to our fall schedule here at church and school. Sunday, September 13 during the Divine Worship Service, Sunday School teachers and staff were installed. All children and youth are welcome as we explore God's word together! We will be using the "Bible in Life" curriculum.
St. John Youth Group:
Activities are being planned for the youth. They will be doing a service project for the food shelf.
Faith, Family, and Fellowship:
There are two projects for October. Faith, Family, and Fellowship will gather on Wednesday, October 7, to pack the Thanksgiving Day Meals for the Wadena Food Shelf. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. Then we will go to our respective groups for different lessons from 6:00--6:45 p.m., and then we will pack the bags and deliver them to the Wadena Food Shelf. On October 31, we will again have our "Trunk or Treat" from 4:00--6:30 p.m. Youth will be carving pumpkins.
On Wednesday, November 11, Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes will be filled, and on Wednesday, December 9, gifts will be wrapped for the Giving Tree.
The next Board of Christian Education meeting will be Sunday, October 11, 2026, 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.)
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5
News from the Board of Christian Education
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
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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.
