January 1 - February 1

The Flower Basket Fundraiser to support St. John's Youth is back. Flower options include geraniums, ivy geraniums, impatiens, fuchsia, and tuberous begonia. Baskets cost $20 each. Pre-ordering runs Jan. 1 – Feb. 1 Baskets will be available for pick-up May 8 (Mother’s Day Weekend). Thank you to Bosch's Best Bushes for their partnership and support!

Mondays, January 5 - February 9

6:30 - 7:45 PM

St. John’s Lutheran Gym

Come join us for a fun and friendly game of volleyball on Monday’s with other St. John’s friends. This is open for fifth graders and up. Please sign up below so we can have an estimated headcount.

January 10 & 11, 2026

St. John’s Lutheran Church

On the weekend of January 10/11, we will be doing a Blessing of the Bibles in our worship services. Please bring your personal Bible to be blessed! And have your children bring their Bibles!

January 11, 1 p.m.

St. John’s Sanctuary

We will be holding a voters meeting to give congregational updates and vote on a few important items.

January 15, 8:00 a.m.

Russ’

Join for Christian fellowship and mutual encouragement in Christ. New women’s opportunity every third Thursday of the month!

January 17 & 18, 2026

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Please join the Life Team in celebrating the Sanctity of Life this month.

 Life Sunday will be celebrated Jan. 17 & 18 at all services. Please visit our displays for free information and resources to help you with speaking truthfully and lovingly with your neighbors about life as seen through a Biblical lens.

February 15, 11:30 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran School Gym

Make plans now to attend and participate in this year’s Chili Cook-off. Cost for adults will be $5.00, and cost for children, 12 and under, is $2.00. Babies and toddlers are free. All proceeds will go to the St. John’s Day School Scholarship Fund. Our goal for this year is $600.00. We are looking for 15 to 20 people to enter their favorite Chili. You may sign up in the Social Hall or on-line. Details of this event will be displayed in the Social Hall and on the Fellowship bulletin board. We will also need additional workers to help serve the chili.

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

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,