News/Announcements

God gives life! God preserves life! God asks us to be good stewards not only of our life, but of the lives of those around us. Unfortunately sin brings not only death (destruction of life) but also confusion of how we can be good stewards of God-given life. In our society today abortion is legal, physician assisted suicide is becoming legal and viewed by many as acceptable, discrimination (thinking of one life better than another), sex trafficing and similar slavery issues (seeing life as just a consumer product) and many other issues have so corrupted our view of LIFE, God-given life. 

This Sunday, January 21, we will recognize "Sanctity of Life Sunday" and be reminded how precious every life is becasue it is a gift of God. Many congregations across the world will observe Sanctity of Life Sunday some time in January. Come and hear how precious your life, and the life of others, is in God's eyes.

Other Resources and Information

Eyes of Life Project (LCMS) - Stories from real people about the value of life in their and God's eyes

Life Ministry of the LCMS - Great place for many resources about a variety of Life issues.

March for Life - The 45th annual March for Life will be on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C. and there are various activities and marches around the country during the month of January. For more information from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod you can go HERE

There will be a Memorial service for 
Jerry O'Neill
Saturday, January 20
at St John Lutheran Church
11:00 am

Visitation from 9:00 to 11:00 am at St John

We are now on Week 3 of Getting to Know Jesus Bible Study.

Click HERE to get more information and download Lesson 3 participant guide.

You can also download past week's lessons and there is a link to the online discussion group.

Grieving the loss of someone close to you?
Find comfort and support at our GriefShare Group

Tuesdays, January 16 - April 10, 2018

6:30-8:00 pm

St John Lutheran Church, 6950 Ward Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120

For more information or to register CLICK HERE

What Is GriefShare? (S) from Church Initiative on Vimeo.

This Sunday, January 14, our Gospel Lesson is about Jesus' baptism. God's gift of baptism is precious as it brings life and salvation to each of us. As part of our worship we will be remembering our own baptisms in a special way!

Come join us as we celebrate God's gift of baptism!
Worship is at 9:00 am

Sometimes it’s helpful to look back and see the many ways God blessed us during the previous year. God is working through the Outreach Ministry at St. John and we are sure He will use His mighty hand to continue to bless our efforts into 2018 and beyond.

2017 Outreach Events

February 5 – The Shack Movie and Discussion Event

April 29 – Outreach Task Force Introductory Meeting

May 5 – Outreach Task Force Begins

April 22 – Saturday Outreach Training Event, Godspace: Where Spiritual Conversations Happen Naturally

June 4 – Family Reunion Sunday Outdoor Worship & Picnic

June 29 – Pastor Hernandez Open Forum & Ice Cream Social

June 30 – Pastor Hernandez Leadership Dinner

July 1 – Pastor Hernandez Planting Gospel Seeds by Meeting Human Needs Neighborhood Outreach

July 2 – Pastor Hernadez preaches at St John

July 29 – Popcycle handout at Firemen’s Games

August 5 – St. John’s Ice Cream dessert at St. Johnsburg Firehouse Picnic

September 16 – Hearts and Hands Breakfast

September 17 – Prayer Cards Handout for School Families

October 22 – St John Breakfast & Baskets for Service Workers Servant Event

December 3 – Free Childcare for School Families event

December 12 – Hearts and Hands Training

December 14 – Grief Workshop at St John

December 18 – St John booth at Vendor Fair

Other efforts

• Church email-sign up campaign
• Spiritual Gifts inventory campaign
• Post cards to members and visitors
• Welcome gifts to visitors

Revelation Bible Study

Resuming our study on Wednesday, January 3 at 7:00pm

More information about the Revelation study HERE

Getting to Know Jesus Bible Study

How can you possibly understand all that the Bible teaches?

Getting to Know Jesus connects the dots between knowing the right Bible answers and having a real relationship with Jesus Christ. The six core teachings in Martin Luther’s Small Catechism summarize the most critical truths of the Bible. However, the heart of the Bible is not just to know the right answers; it is to know Jesus.

The book draws on the author’s personal experience as a pastor by presenting:

• A clear understanding of how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• A user-friendly explanation of six core teachings of the Bible
• Practical ways to talk about your faith in Jesus with family and friends

Getting to Know Jesus will help you discover a deeper meaning in worship, prayer, Bible study, and personal devotions and be more deeply connected to Jesus.

Bible Study based on the book at St John Lutheran Church in 2018

Week 1                 January 7             Intro/Chapter 1, p. 1-36

Week 2                 January 14           Chapter 2, p. 37-57

Week 3                 January 21           Chapter 3, p. 59-66

Week 4                 January 28           Chapter 4, p. 67-78

Week 5                 February 4           Chapter 5, p. 79-88

Week 6                 February 11        Chapter 6, p. 89-98

Week 7                 February 18        Chapter 7, p. 99-108

Week 8                 February 25        Chapter 8, p. 109-116

Week 9                 March 4                Chapter 9, p. 117-125

Getting to Know Jesus: Using the Six Core Teachings of the Bible to Grow in a Deeper Relationship with Jesus. By Paul Schult

• Cost $12 for print copy  (payable to St John Lutheran Church)
• Available in Kindle format on Amazon