St. John Center Lutheran Church
Called by God to share the Good News of Jesus Christ
Our Faith and Trust is in God during this Pandemic
Our Faith and Trust is in God during this Pandemic
In response to the Covid-19 virus, Worship Services are available in the following formats:
Worship in the Sanctuary will be offered at 10:45 am.
Learn more about the Safety Practices in place to protect the health of our worshiping community.
Drive-In Worship on Sunday mornings at 10:45 am.
Arrive at the church parking lot between 10:30 and 10:40 am.
Bring the Worship Booklet that was mailed to you.
Pre-recorded Worship Services available through the link located below.
Contact Pastor Tom at r[email protected] for an accompanying worship booklet.
Listen to recorded Worship Services by telephone.
Dial 1-844-784-3503 to listen to Sunday Worship Services on your phone. If a password is needed, it is 4834.
Daily eMail devotions and home devotions.
Contact Pastor Tom at [email protected] if you would like to receive these daily e-mails.
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This Sunday's Worship Service
This Sunday's Worship Service
25th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Tues
Dec 1
Tues
Dec 1
LWR Quilting at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Adamstown
LWR Quilting at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Adamstown
9:00 am - Noon
at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Adamstown
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
1. Masks must be worn and we will limit the number of people helping, so please email Pastor Sandy to be placed on the list for the day. [email protected]
2. We will not provide food/drink. Bring your own bottle of water/coffee.
3. We will social distance while working.
Sun
Dec 6
Sun
Dec 6
Annual Congregational Meeting
Annual Congregational Meeting
After Worship
Will be held in the Fellowship Hall to allow for social distancing
Thurs
Dec 24
Thurs
Dec 24
Christmas Eve Hymn Sing and Worship Service with Communion
Christmas Eve Hymn Sing and Worship Service with Communion
4:00 - 4:45 pm - Christmas Carol Hymn Sing
5:00 - 5:45 pm - Christmas Worship Service with Communion
Will be held in the only in the parking lot (not in the Sanctuary). You are free to sing outside of your card with a mask during the hymn sing, and during the Worship Service for "Silent Night" and the closing hymn. Otherwise, the service will be broadcast by tuning to a radio station. Battery-operated candles will be available for the singing of "Silent Night."
Sat
Jan 9
Sat
Jan 9
"Hands of Hope" Prayer Shawl Ministry - Postponed until further notice
"Hands of Hope" Prayer Shawl Ministry - Postponed until further notice
9:30 am - 11:30 am
2nd Saturday of the month at Ephrata Manor Apartment Library
Bishop's Message on the Election
Bishop's Message on the Election
Lutheran World Relief
Ongoing Soap Collection
Lutheran World Relief
Ongoing Soap Collection
New bars of soap
Any size
Any brand
Collection box next to the water cooler.
"SJCL E-Blast"
"SJCL E-Blast"
Subscribe to St. John Center's weekly e-mail, filled with current worship information and upcoming events. Type the word "Subscribe" in the subject line.
Inclement Weather
Inclement Weather
Unsure if Sunday School and/or worship services are cancelled due to inclement weather? Simply call the church office at 717.445.5505. The voice mail message will be updated by 8:00 am on the day in question.
Center Union Cemetery
Center Union Cemetery
Call Becky at 717.354.5560 for information regarding the cemetery.
What does the ELCA mean to you?
What does the ELCA mean to you?
Words From Our Customers
Words From Our Customers
We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is
never alone.
Martin Luther