Welcome to St. John's Lutheran Church

 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 

  FTK was established to fill the gap of feeding our youth the month  of July when the ACSD is on hiatus. The program was organized and put  into action July of 2023. We are a non-profit group 100% supported &  run with the help of grants, local businesses, 5 area churches &  their tireless volunteers, community groups, as well as individual  donations.

FTK wants to provide a safe space  for the kids to come, sit with their peers and enjoy a lunch, and then  have the opportunity to take a breakfast bag to go for the following  morning, if they wish. Food costs are high and continue to rise. Parents  are both working and many cases food insecurity is a real concern.

We welcome ALL school age children through our doors (July 1 - 31, Monday through Friday 11:00am - 12:30pm.

This  program could not and would not exist without the tremendous support of  our entire community. It truly is a blessing to live here and be a part  of Allamakee County!

Sign up sheets for cookies, bars and volunteers during July is in the Narthex.

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.

 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.