October 17 News and Notes

Worship | 10/17/2025

ReformationFest

Our annual fall celebration will be held Sunday, October 26, 12-3pm in the gym. Make plans to join us for food and fellowship! RSVP HERE!

Business/HR Manager Sought

St. John is looking to hire our next Business/HR Manager. Click HERE for the position description. If you or anyone you know is interested in applying for this position, please contact congregational treasurer, Bennett Vaught.

Trunk or Treat

St. John will host our annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24. Candy donations are now being accepted. We had an excellent turnout last year and ran out of candy, so these donations really help those who are hosting trunks provide for everyone in attendance. Please drop off donations in the labeled grocery cart in the Commons. RSVP HERE or contact Matthew Frick to register your trunk, and start brainstorming your best themed trunk ideas!

Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 School year!

Pastor Appreciation

Pastor Appreciation Sunday will be celebrated at St. John Sunday, October 19. Blessing baskets are available for our pastoral staff, Pastor Duling and Vicar Schroeder, as well as Pastor Huntington and Pastor Olsen, (St. John members who are retired pastors but continue to serve through visitation and preaching). Please take a moment to leave a note of encouragement, thanks, or other token of appreciation in the designated baskets. These will be presented at the services the weekend of October 18-19.

Surviving the Holidays

St. John’s GriefShare Ministry is offering a “Surviving the Holidays” session on Tuesday, November 11, from 6:00-8:00 pm in the school music room. This session offers practical help ahead of the holiday season for family members grieving the loss of a loved one. Enter through door C-9. Pre-register at griefshare.org. For more information, call the church office or contact Dianne Boekankamp. There is no charge for this session.

Click Here for the October Prayer Calendar