WE HAVE RETURNED TO IN-PERSON WORSHIP!

Please make reservations for in-person worship by calling the church before 4:30pm the Thursday before the service you wish to attend. See the News page for details and guidelines. If you do not feel comfortable attending in person or are not feeling well, you can still participate via smartphone, tablet or computer on the Ministries page of this website or on St. John's Facebook page. Listen to the service by calling (888) 975-5536. Call in ANY TIME from Sunday morning through noon Friday.

Ministries

Sermons

To view sermons starting in 2014, click Playlist in the video above, or visit our YouTube channel. Or click here to view 2013 and previous sermons from St. John's Lutheran Church.

Children, Youth & Family Ministries

Sunday School For All Ages, September-May: On Sunday morning, we have Sunday School from 10:45-11:30am for ages PreK (3 years old) - adult.

Confirmation Classes For 7th-9th Grade Families: Students, staff and parent leaders gather each Wednesday evening from September through May with their peers from St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sterling, and Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rock Falls, using the "Co-laborate" Confirmation curriculum. This two-and-a-half-year program involves parent participation, learning, service to others, and safe, fun events led by caring adults.

TGIF For High School Students: Throughout the year, Teens Gathered In Faith meet periodically for special events. Events are updated and advertised on the monthly church calendar and the youth Facebook page. For more information, "like" our Branches Youth & Family Ministries Facebook page!

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CommUNITY Vacation Bible School (VBS) - Each summer St. John's participates in the Sterling-Rock Falls CommUNITY VBS (a collaboration of local congregations providing VBS as a free 1-week event for families in our communities with Pre-K age 4 through fifth grade). Location moves to a new church location each year. VBS Meets in the evening, Sunday through Thursday, with a free dinner each night.

For more information, contact Youth & Family Ministries Director Gerad VonHolten.

Youth & Family Ministries Forms

Worship Arts

St. John's has a rich musical history that continues today. For more information on our vocal choirs, handbell choirs, praise & worship team or special music, contact Music Director Dawn Zeigler.

Worship Tech

Technology plays a large part in worship services today. Each Sunday our services are enhanced with audio and video. For more information on how you can help, contact Technical Director Kyle Morgan.

Congregational Council

The Congregational Council of St. John's meets at 6pm the third Tuesday of each month. Current council members are:

  • Andrew Stutzke, president
  • Dave Geil, vice president
  • Kandra Cook, secretary
  • Teri Holldorf, treasurer
  • Andrew Doughty
  • Jan Klocke
  • John Lichner
  • Chrissy Murphy
  • Shawn Wolfe
Contact the church office if you are interested in serving on the council.

Where Do I Fit In?

At St. John's, we have a large variety of ministries to meet all sorts of needs and interests. If we haven't piqued your interest so far, check out the list below to see how you can play an integral part of the daily worship life at St. John's. If you have an interest in any of these ministries or one that is not listed below, please contact the church office so we can help you find the perfect fit!
  • Altar Guild
  • Christian Education
  • Congregational Life
  • Endowment
  • Finance
  • Funeral
  • Invitation
  • Memorial
  • Parish Nurse/Wellness
  • Personnel
  • Prayer Shawls
  • Property
  • Social Ministry
  • Stewardship
  • WELCA Circles
  • Worship Arts
  • Worship Tech
  • Adult & Youth Music & Performance
  • Junior & Senior High Youth Groups
  • Book Clubs & Bible Studies
  • Communion Visitors
  • Outreach Ministries