St. John Center Lutheran Church
Called by God to share the Good News of Jesus Christ
celebrating our 200th anniversary
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, all Worship Services,
including mid-week Lenten services,
have been cancelled through, and including, Sunday, April 12th.
During this time, a link to pre-recorded Sunday worship services
will be available below.
Contact Pastor Tom at [email protected] if you would like to have the links for the
pre-recorded service and for the accompanying worship booklet
be e-mailed directly to you as they become available.
See Upcoming Events listed below for status of individual events.
St. John Center Lutheran Holy Week Worship Services
St. John Center Lutheran Holy Week Worship Services
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Sunday, March 22, 2020
We begin Holy Week in a way that we have never done before. All of us affected by the COVID-19 are waiting for our Easter morning for the stone to be rolled away. We are waiting for schools to resume, businesses to open, to hang out with friends and just return to normalcy. As we wait in this time of loneliness, loss, and sickness, we wait with the hope of our own Easter morning in the knowledge the at we are never alone.
"The Palms"
Vickie Kissinger, Organist
St. John Center Lutheran Church
"The Palms"
Vickie Kissinger, Organist
St. John Center Lutheran Church
"All Glory Laud and Honor"
Vickie Kissinger, Organist
St. John Center Lutheran Church
"All Glory Laud and Honor"
Vickie Kissinger, Organist
St. John Center Lutheran Church
"The Holy City"
Vickie Kissinger, Organist
Dr. Jun Chon, Soloist
St. John Center Lutheran Church Senior Choir
"The Holy City"
Vickie Kissinger, Organist
Dr. Jun Chon, Soloist
St. John Center Lutheran Church Senior Choir
"Beneath the Cross of Jesus"
Vickie Kissinger, Organist
St. John Center Lutheran Church
"Beneath the Cross of Jesus"
Vickie Kissinger, Organist
St. John Center Lutheran Church
We Are Not Alone
We Are Not Alone
A message from
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Prayer Circle - Postponed until further notice
Prayer Circle - Postponed until further notice
2:00 pm every Wednesday
Meet in the Sanctuary or pray individually wherever you are. Prayers can be submitted via the box on the table in the Narthex. Fill out your request and drop the paper inside the box. No need to sign your name if you want to remain anonymous.
Sat
Apr 11
Sat
Apr 11
"Hands of Hope" Prayer Shawl Ministry - Cancelled
"Hands of Hope" Prayer Shawl Ministry - Cancelled
9:30 am - 11:30 am
2nd Saturday of the month at Ephrata Manor Apartment Library
Sat
May 16
Sat
May 16
Musical Concert - Vickie Kissinger and Dr. Jon Chon - Dependent on Status of Covid-19
Musical Concert - Vickie Kissinger and Dr. Jon Chon - Dependent on Status of Covid-19
7:00 pm
St. John Center Lutheran
Community and Friends welcome!
Sun
Jun 7
Sun
Jun 7
Music Sunday!- Dependent on Status of Covid-19
Music Sunday!- Dependent on Status of Covid-19
10:45 am
St. John Center Lutheran
Community and Friends welcome!
Sun
Sep 20
Sun
Sep 20
Hymn Sing
Hymn Sing
4:00 pm
St. John Center Lutheran
Community and Friends welcome!
Sun
Sep 20
Sun
Sep 20
Ascension Worship Service
Ascension Worship Service
7:00 pm
Swamp Lutheran Church
Pastor Schwabe-Fry from Muddy Creek Lutheran, preaching
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