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Welcome to St. John's Lutheran Church
Postville Fire Relief Effort
Donation Information
Following the recent fires at the AgriStar processing plant in Postville, the Northeastern Iowa Synod is partnering with local congregations to provide assistance to those affected.
At this time, the following items are needed:
- Diapers (all sizes)
- Infant formula (especially sensitive stomach varieties)
- Baby wipes
- Toilet paper
Donated items may be delivered to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. Please contact their church office in advance to coordinate delivery, or you may drop off items at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, and we will coordinate delivery.
The Northeastern Iowa Synod is also accepting monetary donations to assist with immediate and long-term needs and is working with Lutheran Disaster Response to provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support for those affected.
Please keep our neighbors and all those impacted by the fires in your prayers.
Capturing Our Faith: A Church Photo Gallery of Our Special Projects and services
Spirit Sunday
June Father's Day Outdoor Service
Pastor Mark
Outdoor Service
Scoti Hagensick
Pastor Mark Oehlert
Communion
Outdoor Service
St. John's Lutheran Church celebrated Father's Day with a special outdoor worship service. Members and guests gathered together in God's creation to give thanks for fathers, grandfathers, and all who provide guidance, support, and care to their families and communities. The beautiful weather and fellowship made for a meaningful and memorable morning of worship.
A sincere thank you to everyone who volunteered for our Spring Clean-Up Day. Your time, hard work, and dedication helped beautify and maintain our church grounds and facilities. Because of your efforts, many important projects were completed, making our church a more welcoming place for our communi
June 2026
June Clean Up Day Spring Clean-Up Day
Spring Clean-Up Day Volunteers
Tree Trimming
Solar Panel fence
Window Washing
Cleaning the parking lot
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Weeds and trimming
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
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.
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.