News & Events
St. John’s Lutheran School’s Annual Spring Auction
A Day at the Derby will be held on Friday, April 25th at the Harbourfront Grand Hall. Tickets will be available starting on Sunday, February 2 between services and are $50. If you would like to help sponsor this event or make a donation please contact Amanda Reary (828)525-0936 or Jane Kalavitz (616)638-0192.
Harbourfront Grand Hall
April 25, 5:30 PM
We’re providing a night of fun and food for kids so that parents can go on a date and focus on their relationship.
No charge! For children who are potty-trained through fourth grade. Please click on this link to RSVP by April 30.
Parents Night Out
St. John’s Lutheran Chruch
May 2, 5 - 7:30 PM
St. John’s Lutheran Chruch
May 4, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
New Member Reception
The Board of Evangelism/Fellowship will host a reception to honor and welcome all new members who have joined the St. John’s family from January 2024 until the present.
The reception will take place on at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 4. If you are a new member, we are so glad that you have chosen St. John’s as your place of worship! If you are an existing member, we would love this opportunity to visit with our Christian family.
Diaper Drive
The Board of Social Ministries is collecting diapers to support Positive Options. The drive starts on Mother’s Day, May 11, and ends on Father’s Day, June 15. A collection table will be set up in the Social Hall.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
May 11 - June 15
Voter’s Meeting
St. John’s Lutheran Church
May 20, 7 PM
A voters’ meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, in the Sanctuary. Voters review the 2025-26 fiscal year budget and vote.
It’s time to start collecting your old eyeglasses and non-prescription sunglasses for the eyeglass drive taking place from June 1- 30.
These will be sent to MOST (Mission Opportunities Short Term) Ministries where they will be used for eye clinics. A collection box will be placed in the Social Hall.
Eyeglass Collection
St. John’s Lutheran Church
June 1 - 30
Church Picnic
Rycenga Park
June 8, Noon - 3 PM
The Fellowship/Evangelism Board is hosting a church picnic 12-3 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Rycenga Park.
This Event will feature a Tropical Theme, a steel drum band, a cornhole tournament and much more. Details to follow.
Please RSVP here.
Cornhole Tournament
Rycenga Park
June 8, Noon - 3 PM
Join us at the Church Picnic on June 8 for our annual Cornhole Tournament! Please signup here.
Backpack & School Supply Collection
St. John’s Lutheran Church
July 5 - Aug. 3
Help us collect 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families.