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Welcome to St. John's Lutheran Church
Senior Sunday/Baccalaureate Services
Sunday, May 17
St John's will be honoring our graduates at the 8:30 Service.
Congratulations on your incredible achievement! This milestone is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and resilience. You should be immensely proud of yourself for this accomplishment and for the person you have become. As you step into this next chapter, know that the future is yours to shape.
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Thank You Sunday School Teachers
Sunday School Teachers
Sunday school teachers are vital volunteers who disciple children, teach Bible truths, and share the Gospel. They prepare lessons, create engaging environments, and often serve as spiritual mentors. Teachers need to be spiritually mature, often with strong biblical knowledge and a dedication to nurturing faith in children.
Sunday school teachers are often considered the "unsung heroes" of the church, fostering a lasting impact on young believers.
A Short Prayer of Thanks
"Lord, thank You for every teacher who works so diligently to shape the hearts and minds of the next generation. Bless them with creativity and patience, and infuse them with an eagerness to dwell in Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen"
Choir Recognition
Recognizing St John's Choirs
Our Choir recognition will be Sunday, May 10
We sincerely thank and honour every choir member whose voices lifted hearts and souls in celestial harmony. Your unwavering commitment, spiritual preparation, and musical excellence transformed the convention into a sanctuary of praise that echoed far beyond the walls of the venue.
Our special thanks go to our Musical team. Your leadership, coordination, and vision were instrumental in making St. John's choirs a success.
May the Almighty God, the rewarder of diligent service, bless and replenish you abundantly. Let us continue in this spirit of excellence, lifting the banner of Christ through music, now and always.
Baby Care Kits
Baby Care Kits for 2026
Our first delivery will be going out in May! We are grateful to share that 36 Baby Care Kits have been assembled and will be sent to World Relief.
Thank you to everyone who contributed—your generosity is making a meaningful difference for families in need.
· Two lightweight cotton T-shirts (no Onesies).
· Two long or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet).
· Two swaddling blankets, medium-weight cotton or flannel or crocheted or knitted with lightweight yarn minimum 36” to maximum 52” square or rectangular.
· Four cloth diapers, flat fold preferred.
· One jacket, sweater or sweatshirt with a hood, or include a baby cap.
· Two pair of socks.
· One hand towel, cotton or cotton blend. Dark colors recommended. Size 15” to 18” wide x 25” to 30” long.
· Two or three bath-size bars of gentle soap equaling 8 to 9 oz., any brand, in original wrapping: no mini or hotel size bars.
· Two diaper pins or large safety pins.
Personal Care Kits
Personal Care Kits for 2026
Cleanliness may not actually be next to godliness, but it certainly helps a person feel more human. When families find their homes destroyed, or must flee for their safety, soap and a towel rarely make the cut for what they can carry. Arriving in a refugee camp or other place of safety, they are scared, vulnerable and dirty from the travel. The simple items included in a Personal Care Kit provide much-needed self care, critical germ fighting supplies and the chance for our neighbors in need to regain dignity amidst fear and uncertainty.
Personal Care Kits help dairy farmers improve their standard of living in the Peruvian Andes
Soap, towels, toothbrushes and combs. These simple gifts improve the standard of living for people around the world. In the Andes, these kits are helping dairy farmers practice proper hygiene and, in turn, improve their dairy products through sanitary milking practices.< /p>
We can’t control when disasters strike and we can’t end poverty overnight. But there are things we can do now to help people around the world reach their full potential. Learn how simple items can transform lives and how you can too.
Learn more about LWR Mission Quilts: https://lwr.org/quilts
Learn more about building Kits of Care: https://lwr.org/quilts-and-kits
Learn more about Lutheran World Relief: https://lwr.org
Baby Bottle Campaign
More about the campaign
The Baby Bottle Campaign is a key annual fundraiser for the Hope Family Resource Center (HFRC), a program of Hope Pregnancy Ministries. This initiative relies on "pocket change" to provide life-affirming medical care, education, and material support to local families.
How the Campaign Works The process is designed to be simple for individuals, families, and community groups:
- Pick Up a Bottle: Participants collect a physical baby bottle from HFRC or a participating partner.
- Fill with Donations: Over a set period—often between Mother's Day and Father's Day—participants fill the bottle with loose coins, cash, or checks.
- Return for Impact: Bottles are returned to the center or a designated drop-off point to be tallied.
What Your Donations Support Funding from the campaign goes directly toward HFRC’s free services:
- Medical Care: Including pregnancy testing and limited obstetric ultrasounds.
- Education: Parenting classes and mentoring for new mothers and fathers.
- Material Assistance: Stocking the "Baby Boutique" with essentials like diapers, wipes, and clothing.
- Emotional Support: Counseling and a safe space for families facing unplanned pregnancies.
For the most current campaign dates or to register your group, you can contact the center via the Hope Family Resource Center Facebook Page or the Hope Pregnancy Ministries website
St. John's Prayer Chain
Prayer Chain
A prayer chain is an organized group of people (often church members) who pray consistently for specific needs, such as illnesses, crises, or urgent requests. These networks, commonly managed via email, text, or apps, turn requests into a "chain" of intercessory prayer. They offer confidential, focused spiritual support for members.
Key Aspects of a Prayer Chain:
- Purpose: To share urgent or ongoing prayer needs, ensuring no one suffers alone and burdens are shared within a community.
- How it Works: A prayer request is sent to a coordinator, who then alerts the "prayer warriors" through a phone tree, email list, or messaging app to initiate prayer.
- Methods: While traditionally telephone-based, modern chains use email, text messaging, and dedicated platforms.
- Confidentiality: It is crucial that prayer requests remain private within the chain, like we do here.
- Types of Prayers: Requests can cover healing, financial struggles, family issues, or general intercession, often including prayers for community and world events.
If you would like to be added or have someone to add to our prayer chain contact the Church Office at 563.568.3623 or email stjohnswaukon@gmail.com Your information will be shared with the coordinator and will be kept confidential.
First Communion Pottery Class with Dawn Deines-Christiansen
First Communion and Parents, Pottery Class - making chalices and patens.
First Communion and Parents, Pottery Class - making chalices and patens.
First Communion and Parents, Pottery Class - making chalices and patens.
First Communion and Parents, Pottery Class - making chalices and patens.
First Communion and Parents, Pottery Class - making chalices and patens.
Growing Hope Globally - Corner of Hope
More about the presentation held on February 22, 2026
Mark Swanson is a Regional Director (Upper Midwest & West Coast) for Growing Hope Globally, Growing Hope Globally provides an opportunity for Christians to make a lasting impact on global hunger, linking the grassroots energy and commitment of rural communities in the U.S. with the capability and desire of smallholder farmers in developing countries. Previously he was a pastor serving churches in South Dakota and most recently Washington state, where he led a Growing Project with Growing Hope Globally. Mark and his family live in Decorah, Iowa.
Key Details about the Allamakee County Corner of Hope include::
- Focus: Agricultural projects to fight hunger.
- Purpose: The initiative is part of the Growing Hope Globally network (formerly Foods Resource Bank), aimed at helping people in developing nations learn to grow their own food.
- Operations: Local farmers and community members donate land, labor, and resources to grow crops, with proceeds donated to the global initiative.
- Location: The project is rooted in the Waukon area, with key activities taking place on local farms.
- Impact: The project has been active for over 17 years, significantly contributing to international hunger relief.
- Support: The project has received funding and recognition from organizations and donations.
The Allamakee County Corner of Hope is a agricultural growing project in Northeast Iowa that works with
Growing Hope Globally to support agricultural development and fight global hunger. It often collaborates with the Winneshiek County Community of Hope on local events, such as annual summer celebrations held at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds in Decorah.