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!

May 16, 9a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Please join us and learn “How to share Christ in our community in personal ways”. Signups will be available in the social hall.

May 21, 9 a.m.

Russ’ Grand Haven

Join us at Russ’ on May 21 at 9:00 a.m. for Christian fellowship and mutual encouragement in Christ.

May 26, 7 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Join us to vote on the 2026-2027 budget and approve the nomination slate.

May 28, 1 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church and School

Join us for an exciting afternoon at the School Talent Show! Come cheer on our students as they showcase their amazing talents. We’d love to see everyone there supporting our talented performers!

May 31, 12 p.m.

Hofma Park

This year’s picnic will be held on Sunday, May 31, at Hofma Park, 15581 Ferris St., Grand Haven, Mi., from noon until 3:00 P.M. The Theme is “Bring On The Red, White, & Blue.” The Event will feature a Barbecue entrée with all the fixings, beverages, including pop, water, and specialty mocktails, as well as an old-fashioned Popcorn machine. Children’s activities will include T-shirt painting, games, a giant bubble pond, prize treasure chest, a Pinata, and more. PLEASE BRING A DISH TO PASS. All tableware will be provided. Come one & all and bring a friend! For planning purposes, please sign up in the Social Hall or register on-line. This is a free event, sponsored by the Fellowship Board.

June 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church

The weather is warming up, which means it’s time to clean up the St. John’s campus. Join us 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, June 6, to spruce up the grounds. Please bring wheelbarrows, rakes, and other helpful outdoor tools. Many hands make light work!

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,