Update on Senior Pastor Call Process

If anyone in the congregation has a pastor’s name they would like to submit for consideration, please contact Committee Chair Jon Knoll or Matthew Frick by September 22. The Call Committee has also requested additional names from the Indiana District. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

Update on Church and School Pastor

The Board of Elders have approved a job description for an Assistant/Associate Pastor of Church and School. This position would focus on providing pastoral care to school families and staff in coordination with the Senior Pastor and other staff and leadership.

The elders also agreed that it was best to pursue filling this position through the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) Program of the LCMS and have identified Noah Schroeder as the candidate for this program.

There will be a series of town hall meetings in September and October to share more about this position, the SMP program, and next steps for St. John.

Serve at St. John

Board members are needed for the following boards for 2025: Elders, Christian Child Education, Missions, and Stewardship. If you are interested in serving St. John in this way, or for more information, please contact Doug Pingel or Matthew Frick.

Childcare Advisory Board

Do you have experience in early childhood?  Do you have  a passion for helping the youngest of God’s children?  We are asking for you to consider becoming a member of the new advisory board for Little Wings Childcare Ministry. Members will assist with guidance and policymaking.  Meetings will likely be about 6 times per year. If you have questions or if you are interested, please contact Director, Lori Forgey,or by phone at 317-352-9196 x34.

Adult Choir

Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7 p.m. In the Music Room. Enter door C9 from the back parking lot.

High school age and beyond are welcome to participate.

We would love to have new voices join us in praising God in our worship services. Please prayerfully consider this as a way for you to serve our Lord at St. John with your time and talents. Contact Pam Johnson for further information.

Be a Prayer Partner

The Mission Board will be restarting the Prayer Partner program for our Confirmation students. Please prayerfully consider participating in this important ministry to provide prayerful support of our students as they prepare to confirm the faith given to them in Baptism. Please sign up HERE or this weekend before/after worship services.

Sunday School: Sundays 9:30-10:30

Children of all ages are invited to join us! Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors who want their children to know the joy of the love of Jesus.

• Adult Bible Study, Sunday Morning:
• Gospel of John, Music room
• Current Events & the Scriptures, Library

Women of the Word

Meets Mondays at 9:30 am in the Commons. All are welcome to join us! We look forward to being in the Word with you!

Restore the Hope

Saturday, September 14 from 9-11 am. Christian fellowship, devotions and music. Scott Swan, WTHR news anchor, will share "The Hope You Need Today" Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church LWML, 8540 East 16th Street.

Quilt Display

There will be a quilt display in the sanctuary and the commons the weekend of September 20/21. These quilts were made by the quilting group at St. John for Lutheran World Relief, who ship them overseas and distribute them to people in need. The cost for shipping each quilt is $3.50, and there will be a donation box if you would like to help with this expense. We also accept donations of sheets, material, and blankets to be able to make more quilts.

Trunk or Treat

St. John Youth are hosting the Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27. We are asking for donations of candy (or stickers, toys, trinkets, etc) to include in a goodie bag for our guests. Please leave in donations in the bin in the Commons marked Trunk or Treat. You may also give monetarily by going to stjohnindy.org/give and designating “Youth Group.”

Calvary Lutheran,  Indianapolis is seeking to fill the following positions: Part-time organist,  Adult Choir Director, Chorale accompanist, and Handbell Director. These positions involve participation in Thursday night rehearsals and selected Saturday night and Sunday morning traditional services. Please email 

Click Here for the September Prayer Calendar

Readings This Week:

• Isaiah 50:4-10
• James 3:1-12
• Mark 9:14-29

Stewardship at St. John

• Attendance - Last Week 260
• Tithes and Offerings - Last Week $10,906
• Tithes and Offerings - YTD Actual $671,173
• Tithes and Offerings - YTD Budget $680,353
• Stained Glass Windows - Total $181,217

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**Worship Note: Sunday’s 8:00 service will follow the Order of Matins from the hymnal, LSB pg. 219. Hymns are LSB 790, 658, 702, 770, 684, 924