December 1 -December 25

Please join us daily during the season of Advent to do a family devotion together. Hannah and Craig have recorded videos of a reading, a song and a prayer to help guide you during your devotions. Please click the link below to see videos.

December 3 & 10

Worship with Us during Advent! We invite you to worship with us at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 10. Our Day School will host the worship service at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17.

You’re also invited to join us for dinner at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3 & 10 in the gymnasium. To help our volunteers prepare, please register if you plan to attend. You can click the link below or call the church office at 616-842-4510.

December 14, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church

The youth of St. John’s Lutheran Church are invited to decorate Gingerbread Houses! The event will take place 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in the church’s lower level. Help us celebrate the Christmas season with this fun-filled activity. This event is sponsored by the Fellowship Board.

December 17, 5:30 p.m.

St. Johns Lutheran Church

“A Not so Silent Night” – Advent Service 

Join us for our Advent worship service on Wednesday, Dec. 17, in the Sanctuary.

  Our pre-service music will begin at 5:15 p.m. followed by our worship service at 5:30 p.m.

 All family and friends are invited to join us!

December 24, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

December 25, 9 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church

As we prepare to rejoice and celebrate the Jesus’ birthday, we invite you to worship with us at 9 a.m. Dec. 25 for a regular worship service. Our Christmas Eve worship services will be held at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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,