St. John Lutheran

Baby's Basket of Love

This ministry is available for a mom-to-be who cannot afford the basic needs for a baby. A simple phone call is all it takes. During the month of June, items will be collected for Baby's Basket. Needed items are: baby wash, baby lotion, diapers(size preemie, newborn, or size 1), sleepers , onesies(all sizes), burp cloths, rattles, stuffed animals & socks. Baskets are located in the south & north entryway of church. These items should be new or handmade. Questions? Call Bonnie.

Youth Group

The youth group is middle/high school students gathering to celebrate God's love through various activities and fundraisers. Activities include professional sport outings, movie nights, Wisconsin Dells trips, etc. Fundraisers include Palm Sunday Brunch and Annual Steam Show ice cream stand. Check out photo gallery from our latest activity: Milwaukee Brewers Game-May 29, 2011.

Altar Guild/Women's Group

This group of women have monthly Bible studies the first Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. They sew quilts and make school & health kits to send to the needy. They prepare funeral meals and serve on the altar guild by taking care of the altar cloths, banners, flowers and any other necessary items to enhance our worship. Usually two women serve each month rotating around the church year. By working behind the scenes, they make worship orderly and meaningful.

Church Council

This is a group of ten elected leaders from the congregation who serve as officers, deacons and trustees. Each month they meet to discuss and decide what needs to be done, such as in worship, building upkeep and maintenance, and other activities as needed or desired.

Confirmation Classes

These classes are for children in grades 5-8 and meet Wednesday nights-6:30 p.m. (September-May). Confirmation is held in October of the student's freshman year.

Health & Caring Ministry

Our purpose is to serve as a bridge between persons in need and community resources. We will work to serve the greater congregation through these methods:

• resources
• referrals
• blood pressure screenings, monthly
• access to medical supplies

If you would like your blood pressure checked, please contact Colleen Dvorak.

Puppet Ministry

Any youth grades 5-12 interested in being involved are encouraged to talk to Bonnie Bargender. We are hoping to build this ministry as an outreach and to enhance our worship. Join the fun! It's a great way to serve the Lord and share the Good News!

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Would you like to learn how to knit or crochet? Do you have the gift of knitting or crocheting? All are welcome to be part of a new ministry at St. John: Prayer Shawl Ministry. Prayer shawls, as available, will be distributed to those in the congregation who are ill, grieving, or alone and for other occasions. Shawls can be made at home at your own pace. Keep any receipts for yarn or other expenses to turn them in for Thrivent monies.