Do you really know the people God has placed in your life to minister to? Our family would like to take a moment to share our Joining Jesus moment with a stranger, who is now our friend through Jesus. We are blessed to have the ability to walk to work,...
St. John’s Family! The time has come for us to celebrate Pastor Dave and his many years of faithful ministry! Pastor Dave is retiring at the end of the month. His last sermon will be the last weekend of April (Saturday, April 27, Sunday, April 28, and Wednesday, May 1)....
Craig Toerpe: Dear Family of St. John’s, Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord. These comforting words from the book of Jeremiah I shared with all of you 2 weeks ago...
On Friday, March 22, 170 guests gathered for the 16th Annual St. John’s Dinner Auction, “Sweet Sixteen.” Thank you for those who were able to attend, and for those who couldn’t, thank you for keeping the auction in your prayers. It was a wonderful evening to celebrate the mission and...
St. John’s Family, we are in for a musical treat! On Sunday, April 7th, St. John’s will be hosting the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble (MHE) for a concert at 3:30pm in the sanctuary. The concert is free to all attendees. There will be a free-will offering collected to help St. John’s...
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.” -Phil. 2:3-4 This verse can be read on the back of the warm up shirts of every St. John’s...
Who do you think was one of the greatest humanitarians of the 20th Century? Google says that Martin Luther King Jr., Oskar Schindler, and Andrew Carnegie are toward the top of the list. One name that is always near the very top is Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa’s father died when...
Register HERE! Registration for the 2019 Auction continues. Click HERE to purchase your tickets now through March 10. Thank you to everyone who has already donated an item to the auction or provided monetary support. If you are interested in donating an item to the auction, donations will be accepted...
Join us this Sunday, February 24 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM in the school gymnasium for our first ever Connections Fair. We have 39 different Life Groups represented at the fair providing us the opportunity to gather information, ask questions, and get connected in a Life Group that fits...
If you were in worship at St. John’s this weekend, you couldn’t have missed it. The ropes? . . . Actually, “Life Connections.” Certainly, you noticed the 450 feet of white rope extending from the arms of the white altar cross, crisscrossing from beam to beam, 12 feet over the...
St. John’s Connections Fair Sunday, February 24, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM School Gymnasium Connections matter, relationships matter, and life together is real, relevant, and relational. As we continue live out the mission and vision of St. John’s, our life of discipleship is dependent on connecting with Life Groups. God...
Register & Pay Online HERE! Download the brochure here, and paper registration here. You are invited to register for the 2019 St. John’s Couples Retreat in Sister Bay (Door County) from February 8th-10th. Jesus said in Matthew 19 (verses 4 & 5b), “Have you not read that He who created...
On January 6, the Lord blessed our large group Discipleship Hour discussion on “Life Groups” with a packed house. It was a morning of learning, getting to know others, and praying together; a morning worth celebrating! So, what is a Life Group? A Life Group is any group at St....
Cathy Schimmels, a staff member of St. John’s Campus Care, prayed about how St.John’s could bless those who serve in the military. Her idea was having the school children write thank you notes, and those that wanted to bake cookies could add to the package we would send to our...
Moving into the new year, and continuing our focus on Connections, the family of St. John’s continues to see countless blessings from our Lord. Pastor Dave Kellerman’s retirement brings new opportunities to see how see God reveals His plans for us as we move through the process of calling a...
Every January we gather hope and expectation for the coming year. We resolve, “This is the year I will lose that extra weight.” We resolve, “This is the year I will complete that project.” We resolve, “This year will be different. I will be different.” We make our resolutions and...
Sign up HERE and let us know who’s coming! Relationships matter! Have you ever felt alone, drifting in a sea of faces? Have you ever felt lost or detached? Now’s your time to connect with a Life Group! Connections matter! Connections make us stronger, give us purpose, and help us grow....
THANK YOU, St. John’s family and community for supporting our Senior High Youth who will be attending the National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN next July, through our Fall Clean-up fundraiser. With the help of our youth, parents, and leaders, we spent over 177 hours helping Connect, Care, and Share in...
As you know, on Monday, August 27th – two days before school started – we experienced the terrible flood. What a challenge our Heavenly Father put before us! Within two weeks, the Foundation Board, with the approval and encouragement from the Leadership Board, addressed the congregation and spearheaded the financial...
The Advent season encompasses the four Sundays prior to Christmas Day. This year Advent begins on Sunday, December 2. During this season, God’s people prepare to commemorate Christ’s first coming as they wait in anxious anticipation for His second coming. Our celebration of Advent will include our regular weekend worship...
Happy Thanksgiving! As the Family of St. John’s continues to live out the vision of Discipleship in as Many Places as Possible, we focus in this week’s stewardship moment on one the five expressions of our vision, “Havens of Recreation.” The Retreat Ministry at St. John’s is centered around “RE-creation.”...
This is it! We are excited to announce the release of the St. John’s West Bend App. What time does Discipleship Hour start . . . there’s an app for that. Want to sign-up for a breakout session or Bible study . . . there’s an app for that. This...
Flood Update You may be familiar with this phrase as the rally cry for the St. John’s West Bend Foundation this year as well as a call to action to St. John’s members to consider assisting in a prayerful financial response to help pay for the substantial cost of recovering...
What an unforgettable week! Thank you all for starting it off by honoring me with your words of congratulations, your love and support, and especially for making sure that the children were the focus of my celebration. They have, and always will be, the heart of my ministry. I am...
The Lower Level re-opens October 8 We continue to see God at work as we recover from the natural disaster a few short weeks ago. The lower level is starting to look like it did before the flood, and we thank God for all of the staff, volunteers, and work...
Our time is now! The waters may have receded, but the work continues. Did you know that we are still working to erase the effects of the natural disaster that happened on our campus just a few short weeks ago? Staff and volunteers have continued to tirelessly work long hours...
We thank God for our School Administrator, Dawn Oldenettel. Mrs. O has been honored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals as a 2018 National Distinguished Principal. NAESP’s National Distinguished Principals program honors outstanding elementary and middle-level principals who ensure that America’s children acquire a sound foundation for lifelong learning and achievement....
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” -Romans 8: 28 St. John’s campus has experienced a natural disaster; over 40,000 square feet in three buildings was covered with dirty water. St. John’s is experiencing supernatural Godsends!...
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” -Romans 8:28 Dear Family, The passage above takes on special meaning because St. John’s experienced flood waters last night. We’re not sure how much of the...
The St. John’s West Bend Foundation, in support of the mission and vision of St. John’s, has graciously provided one copy of Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Agefor each member family. This fantastic resource will be used in conjunction with our upcoming Discipleship Hour, starting September 9 and also our...
Consider offering time to the Lord through the reading of Old Testament and New Testament lessons during worship services on a rotating schedule. Participants include women, men, youth and families for all worship services! Please join us for an informational/training meeting on Monday, September 24, at 7pm in the Sanctuary....
St. John’s is currently looking for a motivated, caring individual who will demonstrate and provide Christian values and spiritual growth to young children and their families. This full-time Administrative Office Assistant position would be partnering with parents and staff, Monday through Friday, hours between 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. This...
We have been blessed with the opportunity to, once again, offer grant opportunities to the family of St. John’s who are attending Living Word Lutheran High School. Attendance at one of the Grant Meetings is required to begin the application process. A Grant Application letter will be sent out this...
Do you long to be a Woman of Joy, regardless of your circumstances? Do you struggle to be a Woman of Humility, living in a world that places priority in pride and self-promotion? Do you desire to be a Woman of Confidence, with the assurance that can come only from...
Can you believe that summer is only a few short months away? Which means School will be out and Vacation Bible School is just around the corner, July 9-13! We are on the hunt for volunteers – Crew Leaders, Crew Aides, and Station Aids. Please contact us or just fill...
The Early Childhood Center is looking for a motivated, caring individual who loves to work with children. The full time, Floating Assistant Teacher would partner with teachers and parents in all of our classrooms, Monday through Friday. If you would like more information, or to apply for the position, please...
Teens & parents of teens – we are hosting two informational meeting about the 2019 National Youth Gathering (NYG). We are seeking out teens and adults leaders who wish to learn more about the NYG, express an interest in going, and desire to be a part of a possible team...
This retreat has always been hosted in May, but has recently moved to being hosted at Camp Luther in Three Lakes WI. The same great experience of God’s Word and tons of laughs and fun, is only complemented by great facilities and amazing destination. Be sure to check back for...
Online Auction is Officially Open The St. John’s Auction Committee is happy to announce that the Online Auction is officially open to everyone! Below is just a sample of what you will find to bid on: Wisconsin Dells Wilderness Weekend presented by the ECC Bookcase with books created by the...
As many of you may have already heard, Cheryl Rudolf has announced that she will be stepping down as St. John’s Children’s Ministry Director in June. As we celebrate Cheryl’s tremendous contributions and success, and praise God for raising her up to lead and build the Early Childhood Center (ECC)...
If you were unable to attend the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program meeting, here is an opportunity to see what you missed. For more information, contact the School Office at 262-334-3077 or school@stjophnswestbend.org.
As we continue to walk in faith together, thank you for returning your Life Together cards. Your cards can be dropped off in the offering basket, in the receptacle found in the narthex, at the church office or at the business office. If you have any questions regarding the Life...
As a culmination of a year celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation we gather at the West Bend High School Auditorium to celebrate God’s work then, now, and His faithfulness into the future. Concordia University Wisconsin President Rev. Patrick Ferry leads us in praise alongside our adult choirs, kids...
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