St. John Center Lutheran Church

Called by God to share the Good News of Jesus Christ

celebrating our 200th anniversary

Third Sunday in October

St. John Center Walkers have participated in the New Holland Area CROP Walk for over 15 years and have raised well over $15,000 towards hunger relief both globally, through Lutheran World Relief and Church World Service, and locally, through the Northeast Lancaster County Food Bank.

This committee functions as a safe place for both congregational members and professional staff to voice joys, cares, and concerns about the life and ministry of the congregation.

Each committee member takes confidentiality very seriously. It is our goal to work for resolutions to conflict before ministry is impacted.

This committee oversees the finances of the church, establishes an annual budget and provides reports to the congregation.

Meets the second Saturday of the month at the Apartments of Ephrata Manor

This group uses their gifts and talents to knit or crochet prayer shawls for those experiencing serious illness, grief or other difficult times in life - or for times of joy, such as marriage or the birth of a child.

In addition, this group supports local hospitals and cancer care centers by donating handmade scarves and caps, preemie hats and blankets.  

This committee extends Christian compassion and helpfulness to all those in need, whether in our church, our community or around the world.

Most notably is their sponsorship of the annual Church Picnic and Ingathering Sunday.

This committee is responsible for efforts which lead to informed and grateful giving and the expression of Christian faith in daily living. 

Located at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Terre Hill, the Food Bank is open the third Thursday of the month, 1:00 - 2:00 pm and 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

Contact Dixie Adams at 717.715.4628 if you or someone you know needs assistance. 

Contact Jodi Ravert at 717.445.7061 if you want to volunteer at the Food Bank.

This group provides funeral luncheons, refreshments for Lenten services, provides confirmation gifts and fruit and candy for our elderly and college students.

This committee supports the congregation and community at large by nurturing those in need within and outside the congregation by sponsoring our annual "God's Work. Our Hands". outreach program.