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Studying God's Word from Home |
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St. John - Kramer, NE
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church
"'Sharing The
Joy
Of
His
News' by growing
inward through God's Word, Sacraments and Fellowship; and by growing
outward
through words, actions and mission outreach." - St. John
Lutheran Church
The Sunday Divine Service
The
Divine Service is the center of our life of faith in Christ. It is
normally celebrated every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
(Due to COVID-19, please see a temporary worship
schedule for the upcoming week below...)
The Festival of St. Luke, Evangelist - Week of October 18, 2020 |
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The following may well represent the schedule for the upcoming Worship Service, but please keep watching here for updates. Please know that evaluations continue to be performed during this fluid time.
Members of St. John will be receiving information soon regarding how to register for the mask-required worship services. If you have any questions, or suggestions, please contact Pastor, Gary or one of the Elders. Every effort will be made to accommodate our visitors when needed. We thank all who have been patient and understanding of our efforts to consider and try to meet the very wide desires and opinions of our members. We will continue to evaluate the worship needs of all members and adjust services as needed. We look forward to seeing all who are able to attend in-person worship this week. God’s peace in Christ Jesus be with you all.
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From Pastor Toensing
The
Devil is Defeated in Christ Jesus
The devil is real. He is an adversary of God. He is a deceiver. The devil is even okay if you don’t believe in him. Many Americans and about a quarter of those who claim to be Christian don’t believe in the existence of the devil. According to God’s Word, the devil is a real entity. He is not a force or a symbol of evil. He is a real personal entity. He seeks destruction and chaos. He seeks to destroy all that is good and he looks to twist and skew and frighten and influence everyone away from God by any means possible. (Read more...)
Personal & Family Resources
| For Home Guide Learning beyond the Bible Class |
| Christ’s love and message can be overshadowed amidst nervousness, uncertainty, and distress. Draw closer to Him during these times with devotional material to re-center on Christ while at home. |
| For Family Everyday Faith Calendars for Family Devotions |
| As a resource for your family to continue daily devotions during this pandemic, download the following Everyday Faith calendars for March & April. Each day on the calendar has a Bible verse to read and a thought or question to discuss as a family to remind you that, through everything, Christ is with you. |
| Books of the
Bible Guided Questions for Bible Reading |
| In these easy to use
guides from Concordia Publishing House, you will
find contextual information such as the author,
purpose, and application for books of the Bible. Key phrases are selected to give and outline for the downloadable, question and answer study guide. The guide also includes themes for each passage to ensure that your devotion stays on track. New guides are added each month, so check them out for yourself! |
Worship Services
Worship services at St. John are scheduled each Sunday and Wednesday. Sunday morning Communion services are held on the odd numbered weeks each month with non-communion services held on the even numbered Sundays. (Seasonally adjusted Service Times...)
- Sunday Morning - 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday Evening - (Held during the Advent and Lenten Season - See Calendar during those months for service times.)
Sunday Bible Class
Join us on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. for adult Bible class where a variety of Christ centered topics are covered.
Jesus Christ brings the Gospel (from older English, "Good-spel," "good news") to the world. He announces that in His person the kingdom of God has come to mankind and that through faith in Him people might find new and eternal life. He is Himself the Good News, or Gospel.