Join us for our Annual Trunk or Treat!

Get ready for a night of fun and fellowship at our Annual Trunk or Treat event! Join us on October 27th from 5-7pm in the Hunter Road parking lot at St. John for an evening filled with festive activities, fellowship, and, of course, plenty of candy! RSVP HERE!

What to Expect:

• Trunk Decorating Contest: Local families and church members will showcase their creative and family friendly trunk designs. Come vote for your favorites! Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall, Best Religious Theme, and Most Creative! RSVP and Host a Trunk HERE
• Pumpkin Decorating Contest: The classes of St. John have decorated pumpkins that will be on display! Click here to see and vote for the Pumpkin Decorating Contest Entries!
• Games and Activities: Enjoy a variety of games and crafts for kids of all ages, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
• Costume Parade: Dress up in your best costumes! We’ll have a fun parade where kids can show off their outfits.
• Delicious Treats: Beyond candy, enjoy refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase. Each child participant will receive a goodie bag to collect candy along with other fun items!

Why Trunk or Treat?
This event isn’t just about the sweets—it's a wonderful opportunity for our church community to come together, welcome new families, and share the love of Christ in a fun and engaging way.

Bring Your Friends!
Invite your neighbors and friends for a night of community, connection, and celebration. All ages are welcome! This event is open to the community!

Volunteer Opportunities:
We’d love your help! If you’re interested in decorating a trunk or assisting with games, please sign up at the church office or contact Matthew Frick.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of joy and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!

RSVP HERE!

Are you ready to experience a day filled with faith, fellowship, and fun? Join us for our Annual Reformation Fest! This year’s celebration promises to be a vibrant gathering for all ages, honoring the spirit of the Reformation and the transformative impact it has had on our faith community and beyond.

What to Expect

Date: Sunday, November 3
Time: 12:30-3:00
Location: St. John Gym 

Our ReformationFest will be a joyous occasion filled with activities designed to inspire and engage everyone. Here’s what you can look forward to:

 

Fun for All Ages

Bring the whole family! Our fest will include activities for children, youth, and adults alike.  It’s a perfect opportunity for families to bond and create lasting memories.

Community Connections

Connect with fellow church members and meet new friends from our community. Share stories, experiences, and insights about your faith. Cultivating these connections is an essential part of our mission, and we’re excited to see our community come together!

Delicious Food and Refreshments

No festival is complete without great food! Generous portions of traditional German Fare will be offered including pretzels, brats, sauerkraut, green beans, and red cabbage; plus "German lemonade" and other drinks. There will be a kid friendly menu as well, including hot dogs, chips, carrots, and applesauce. Guests are asked to provide a dessert to share. The more German- or Reformation- themed, the better! 
A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the sanctuary stained glass restoration project. 

Why Celebrate the Reformation?

The Reformation was a pivotal moment in our Lutheran Christian history, emphasizing the importance of scripture, grace, and the believer’s faith in God through Christ alone. This fest is a time to reflect on these core principles and celebrate how they continue to influence our lives today. It’s a reminder that we are called to be agents of change in our communities, just as the reformers were in their time.

Join Us!

Mark your calendars and invite your friends! ReformationFest is an event you won’t want to miss. Together, we’ll celebrate our faith, our heritage, and the ongoing journey of transformation in Christ.

Please RSVP HERE ! 

Let’s celebrate the past and inspire the future—together at the ReformationFest!

During the month of October, a blessing basket is available in the Commons to share tokens of appreciation with Pastor Good for his on-going service as our vacancy pastor, as well as Pastor Huntington and Pastor Olson for providing pastoral care at St. John.

You are invited to attend Calvary Lutheran Church’s 55th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6111 Shelby St. CLICK HERE for more info, or you can find details at clcs.org/bazaar.

Lunch and Learn - on November 7, Lunch and Learn will go on the road for a progressive lunch as well as a speaker at the military memorial. For more information, please email Paul Johnson.

Veterans’ Day Luncheon - The Ladies’ Aid cordially invites veterans and their guests to attend the annual Veterans’ Day Luncheon on Thursday, November 14, beginning at 11:30am. Feel free to share with Veterans in our community. Please RSVP to Matthew Frick.

LWML Fall Gathering - Peace in Troubled Times – Living Christ Lutheran Church in Plainfield at 9am on Saturday, November 2, with speaker Deaconess Cara Hougesen. Please bring deodorant and travel-sized hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, and lotion) for Outreach Indiana, which serves homeless youth.

Hurricane Helene - Our church body is responding with relief efforts to those affected by the recent hurricane and flooding in the southeast. CLICK HERE to learn more and give online. Please keep all those affected by recent storms in your prayers.

Fall Clean Up Day - The trustees will have a work day Saturday, November 2 from 9am-12pm. All ages are welcome to help with fall clean up to keep our church and school grounds looking beautiful! Bring your work gloves and a rake!

Readings This Week:

• Revelation 14:6-7
• Romans 3:19-28
• Mark 10:46-52

Stewardship at St. John

• Attendance - Last Week: 248
• Tithes and Offerings - Last Week: $14,631
• Tithes and Offerings - YTD Actual: $790.929
• Tithes and Offerings - YTD Budget: $798,385
• Stained Glass Windows - Total: $183,200

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