Parish Lenten Services
St. John’s Lenten services are on Wednesdays at 4:00 P.M. through April 9. If you are unable to attend services at 4:00 P.M., Pastor Michele will also be conducting services at Pomaria Lutheran Church at 7:00 P.M.
Dutch Fork Cluster Lenten Services
You are invited to attend the Dutch Fork Cluster Lenten services on Wednesday evenings with dinner at 6 P.M. and worship at 7 P.M. The host church will provide the meal.
“Perfect Love Casts Out Fear”
Date Host Church
04/02/25 St. Thomas, Chapin
04/09/25 Bethel, White Rock
Mini-VBS
On April 3, when Lexington-Richland 5 has early release for elementary and intermediate schools, St. John’s will offer a “Mini-VBS” from noon until 4 P.M. The children will be given lunch, and we will offer activities planned around a central theme for the day. We will need a few volunteers to help on these days from 11:30 A.M. until 4 P.M.
Congregational Meeting – 4/13/25
A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, April 13, immediately following worship. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on a contract to replace the roofs on all three buildings. Please make every effort to attend and have your voice heard regarding this essential improvement to our facilities.
Readings for Next Sunday |
Isaiah 43:16-21 |
Psalm 126 |
Philippians 3:4b-14 |
Luke 12:1-8 |
Serving on March 30 | Fifth Sunday in Lent |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Flowers | No flowers during Lent |
Altar Guild (purple) | Julianne Kleckley |
Lector | Steve Kesler |
Communion Assistant | Steve Kesler |
Ushers/Greeters | George Eleazer and Steve Kesler |
Church Cleaning | Volunteer needed |
Serving on April 6 | Sixth Sunday in Lent |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Flowers | No flowers during Lent |
Altar Guild (purple) | Jan Samson |
Lector | Jan Samson |
Communion Assistant | Jan Samson |
Ushers/Greeters | Charles Eleazer and Doug Truax |
Church Cleaning | Jan Samson |
What's Happening at St. John's | |
Sunday, March 30 | Fourth Sunday in Lent |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Bible Study |
11:00 am | Worship Service |
Wednesday, April 2 | |
10:30 pm | Bible Study |
4:00 pm | Lenten Service |
Thursday, April 3 | |
12:00 pm | Mini-VBS |
Sunday, April 6 | Fifth Sunday in Lent |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Bible Study |
11:00 am | Worship Service with Noisy Offering |
4:00 pm | Confirmation Class |
4:00 pm | Elementary School Bible Class |
In Our Prayers
Members
Gloria Caulder
Glenn Lindler
Kathy Lindler
Martha Richardson
Judy Saddler
LaRue Snyder
Family and Friends
Linda Brake (Judy Saddler’s Sister)
Marie Fitts-Jones (Nancy Bradshaw’s Sister)
LeighAnn Forsberg (Friend of Donna Cook)
Danny Fulmer (Martha Richardson’s Cousin)
Ann Derrick Heilig (Steve Derrick’s Sister)
Candace McRae (Neighbor of the Samsons)
Kay Miller (Friend of the Bradshaws)
The Grieving Family and Friends of:
Lynda Burnside [Ann Carlson’s Sister-in-Law (Arvid’s Sister)]
Clergy and Staff
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Bishop Ginny Aebischer & Staff
Pastor Michele Fischer
In Our Armed Forces
John Morrison (US Army)
Connor Truax (US Army)