Upcoming events
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Diaper Drive
May 10 - June 21
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Social ministry is doing their annual diaper drive for positive options our local Pregnancy Center. It began Mother’s Day, and it will continue until Father’s Day in June. Please drop your diapers off in the social hall and help give Positive options our support!
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Rummage Sale
June 10-13
St. John’s Lutheran Church & School
You’re welcome to drop off donations at the church 4-7 p.m. June 10 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11. The sale will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 13. The Ladies Aid appreciates all donations and volunteers. Help is needed with setup and take down. You can contact the church office at 616-842-4510.
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Prayer Walk Grand Haven
June 14, 12 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
"Prayer Walk Grand Haven " will be on Sunday, June 14, 2026! We will meet in the church gym at 12pm for snacks and drinks. The event will officially start at 12:30pm and ends at 1:30pm. We will walk North on Sheldon Rd. for 30 minutes, and return south on Sheldon road stopping by the hospital for a brief prayer before heading back to the church.
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Sr. High MI District Youth Gathing
June 28, 2026- July 1, 2026
Mackinac Island
The 2026 Sr. High Gathering is on Mackinac Island June 28-July 1, 2026. A youth participant is any current (2025-2026) 8th-12th grade student. Cost per student is $250 (includes: registration fee, lodging ,food and transportation). Registration opens in January. Let me know if you have any questions.
2026 Theme: "Mighty Waters"
Theme Verse: John 14:4 And you know the way to where I am going
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Summerama
July 13 & 14, 5 - 7 pm
St. John’s Lutheran Church
You are invited to join us for our Summerama! We are hosting our FREE two-day event 5-7 p.m. July 13 & 14. We will provide dinner, activities, a Bible message, and crafts. Children ages 3 and younger require a parent. Children who register by June 30 will receive a FREE gift. Sign up below! If you have any questions, please contact the church office at 616-842-4510 or office@stjohnsgrandhaven.com
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Jr. High Youth Gathering
July 28-July 30, 2026
Frankenmuth, MI
The 2026 Jr. High Gathering in Frankenmuth July 28-July 30, 2026. A youth participant is any current (2025-2026) 5th-8th grade student. Cost per student is $100 (includes: registration fee, lodging ,food and transportation). Registration opens in January. Let me know if you have any questions.
2026 Theme: "Alien Fellowship"
Theme Verse : 1 Peter 3:15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
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Men's Cookout
August 22, 11:30 a.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. John’s is hosting a BBQ for men on August 22! All ages are invited to join us as we welcome men and their friends from Lutheran churches in West Michigan.