~ Important News! ~
"In-person" worship in the Sanctuary continues!
We also offer online worship each Sunday morning at 9am via Facebook Live.

Harvest Joys

Can you all tell that Fall/Harvest Season is my favorite time of the year? I am a product of the Midwest and, as you know, a professed "farmer wanna be." As such, the fall time of year is special to me. For me the fall has always been a time to celebrate the bounty of the earth and the goodness of the fruits of our land. With October now upon us I am excited and thankful for so much. I for one love the smells of the harvest season. My eyes are itchy, my nose runs, and I just love it! Yes, soybean dust and all.

Here at St. John’s we are rolling like a big John Deere combine on a bright sunny day in a three hundred acre field. We are busy! Much of the business has to do with getting on with all of our usual programming, much of which was on break last year. I realize we are not beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, but still too we realize we must try and carry on with precaution and safety always in mind.

Our Sunday School and confirmation classes are in full swing as well as small groups for adults. These alone create a wonderful amount of activities for which we give thanks.

Make plans to help us celebrate the fall season with a Fall Fest in the court-yard following worship on Sunday, October 17th. There will be food and activities for all ages. Please note that the fall display in the courtyard is suitable for picture taking. Special thanks to Todd and Monica Zimmerlein for their effort in getting this in place.

There is much in this issue of the Eagle and I ask us all to find a way to be involved. Let us give thanks for the life together in ministry that we share. Thanks be to God! Pull up the grain cart and let's keep rolling! See you in the pews!!
                                                                               ~ Pastor Ken Gibson

Join Pastor Ken for Daily Devotions

We hope you are joining Pastor Ken for daily devotions, Monday through Thursday mornings at 8am on St. John’s Facebook page.  It’s a nice way to start your day!

Pastoral Care

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If you find yourself in need of pastoral care or you or a family member are hospitalized, please contact the church office and we will put you in touch with Pastor Ken Gibson.  Remember that because of privacy laws, the hospitals do not contact us when you or a family member are admitted. 

Online Giving to St. John's
is Now Available!

Thank you for supporting the mission of St. John's!

Join us on Facebook Live
for "Virtual Worship"

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Virtual Worship is available on Facebook Live.  You are able to watch the worship services via Facebook Live even if you don’t have a Facebook account yourself.  Using your web browser, search for St. John’s Lutheran Church Facebook page.  Once you find us, simply scroll past any invitations to create a Facebook page and you’ll see the Facebook Live video.  Also, we will soon resume posting worship services to our YouTube channel and our website.

Church Office Hours

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The church office is open Monday through Thursday beginning at 8:30am.

The church office is CLOSED on Fridays and this is also Pastor Ken’s day off.  In case of an emergency, you can reach Pastor Ken at (815) 861-9554.
THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11TH IN OBSERVANCE OF THE
COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY.

Help Yourself...

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The Quilting Ladies are replenishing the walker bags in the Narthex with lots of fall themed bags. If you know of someone who would enjoy a bag, or if you would like one, please feel free to take one.

Also, please mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 26th. The Quilting group will be having their monthly sewing get together beginning at 9am in the fellowship hall. You do not need to know how to quilt or sew to help create these beautiful quilts. All are welcome to join us for a morning of work and fellowship!