St. John Lutheran Church of Golden Spike

06/09/2026

Good afternoon!

Please see the link below to view the service for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 7, 2026.

Everything is coming together for the Anniversary celebration! How exciting it is to see how many members want to come out and celebrate together. Time is running out for tickets, and there are an extremely limited number still available. Should you not yet have your tickets, reach out to Lois Hennig directly to see if you can still purchase one for the meal. You only have until Sunday, June 14th to do so. If you are unable to attend the meal, though, please feel free to still come for the morning service, or the afternoon celebrations. The full itinerary will be sent out once again in a new email with further updates.

We are planning to open the time capsule from the dedication of the new addition on Sunday, June 21st (Father's Day) in order to have the items from it included in the displays for the Anniversary party. Please plan to attend and see what treasures were stored away at that time. We will plan for updated items to be installed in a new time capsule later in the year, with a possible date of November 15th in the works (one day after our official 100th Anniversary date).

The Spruce Grove Archives are also putting together historical information regarding our church and wish to obtain video interviews with people of the congregation and surrounding community. They will be arranging times with Gordon Drever for upcoming dates, so if you are interested in participating, please feel free to reach out to Gordon to let him know when may work for you.

If you would like to have Pastor Doug visit you at any time, please feel free to reach out to him or any member of council to arrange that. Sometimes word does not spread as well as some believe, and Pastor Doug is only able to visit those that he knows may be in need. Please ensure to advise any of us if a visit or phone call is desired, and arrangements will be made to best suit everyone.

Thank you to all congregational members that continue to support our church and mission today and every day. It is sincerely appreciated. Please remember that, if you are unable to attend in person, we gratefully accept financial contributions via direct deposit e-transfer. Setup the transfer to be sent to [email protected] and your donation will be accounted for by our Financial Secretary. Please ensure to note on the transfer if you would like to allocate any funds to another account other than the church support (ex. Synod/Global Hunger/Etc).

Today's readings are as follows:

First Lesson Hosea 5:15-6:6
Psalm 50:7-15
Second Lesson Romans 4:13-25
Gospel Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

Prayer of the Day:

O God, you are the source of life and the ground of our being. By the power of your Spirit bring healing to this wounded world, and raise us to the new life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen

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06/01/2026

Good afternoon!

Please see the link below to view the service for Holy Trinity Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Final plans for the Anniversary celebration are rolling right along, and it is looking to be a fabulous event! So excited to see everyone attend and celebrate this milestone.
If you have not yet purchased your tickets, please reach out to Lois Hennig and get your spot reserved. Preliminary numbers are being submitted this week and the LAST day to get tickets is June 14, 2026. You don't want to miss out!

We are planning to open the time capsule from the dedication of the new addition on Sunday, June 21st (Father's Day) in order to have the items from it included in the displays for the Anniversary party. Please plan to attend and see what treasures were stored away at that time. We will plan for updated items to be installed in a new time capsule later in the year.

If you would like to have Pastor Doug visit you at any time, please feel free to reach out to him or any member of council to arrange that. Sometimes word does not spread as well as some believe, and Pastor Doug is only able to visit those that he knows may be in need. Please ensure to advise any of us if a visit or phone call is desired, and arrangements will be made to best suit everyone.

Thank you to all congregational members that continue to support our church and mission today and every day. It is sincerely appreciated. Please remember that, if you are unable to attend in person, we gratefully accept financial contributions via direct deposit e-transfer. Setup the transfer to be sent to [email protected] and your donation will be accounted for by our Financial Secretary. Please ensure to note on the transfer if you would like to allocate any funds to another account other than the church support (ex. Synod/Global Hunger/Etc).

Today's readings are as follows:

First Lesson Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 8
Second Lesson 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Gospel Matthew 28:16-20

Prayer of the Day:

Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen

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05/19/2026

Please see the link and information below for Bible Study for Tuesday, May 19th at 10am. This will be the last Bible Study of the season.

If you are signing in via this link, please let me know. I would appreciate knowing how many are using this link and if it is necessary to be sent out weekly still.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 748 717 8625
Passcode: 10503

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Readings for study:

First Lesson Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34
Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
Gospel Lesson John 20:19-23

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St. John Lutheran Church of Golden Spike

05/13/2026

June 28, 2026 is coming really fast don’t forget about St. John Lutheran Church 100th Anniversary. Tickets are for sale for the lunch meal and must be purchased in advance.

11:00 to 12:00 is our church service.
12:30 to 1:30 is our catered lunch (Tickets are required for lunch meal and must be purchased in advance. Ages 13 and older are $20. Ages 6 to 12 or $10. Ages five and under are free.)
2 PM to 3 PM there is entertainment by the Fritz family group
From 4 PM to 4:30 PM is the blessing of the cemetery

For tickets, for the lunch please contact Valerie Sharon, Lorraine, Lou’s, Rosie, or members of Church Council

05/11/2026

Hello,

Please see the link and information below for Bible Study for Tuesday, May 12th at 10am.

If you are signing in via this link, please let me know. I would appreciate knowing how many are using this link and if it is necessary to be sent out weekly still.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7487178625?pwd=RHQ2dHJJN3ZaYTNYamx2bjVST25CZz09

Meeting ID: 748 717 8625
Passcode: 10503

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Readings for study:

First Lesson Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
Second Lesson 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
Gospel Lesson John 17:1-11

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St. John Lutheran Church of Golden Spike

04/26/2026

Good afternoon!

Please see the link below to view the service for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026.

Confirmation Sunday is May 3rd, with several affirming their faith. Please plan to attend to support these members and ensure to keep them in your prayers and good wishes.

The 100th Anniversary celebration is planned for June 28th, 2026. Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend.
Tickets are available to sell and buy from Lois. Please reach out to her to obtain books of tickets to sell to your friends and family to attend, as well as ensuring to purchase your own! Posters are also available to put up around the community to involve whomever may want to attend.

Bible Study is running every Tuesday at 10am at St Matthews Church in Spruce Grove. A Zoom link is set up once again, and it is sent out in a separate email, for those not able to attend in person.

If you would like to have Pastor Doug visit you at any time, please feel free to reach out to him or any member of council to arrange that. Sometimes word does not spread as well as some believe, and Pastor Doug is only able to visit those that he knows may be in need. Please ensure to advise any of us if a visit or phone call is desired, and arrangements will be made to best suit everyone.

Thank you to all congregational members that continue to support our church and mission today and every day. It is sincerely appreciated. Please remember that, if you are unable to attend in person, we gratefully accept financial contributions via direct deposit e-transfer. Setup the transfer to be sent to [email protected] and your donation will be accounted for by our Financial Secretary. Please ensure to note on the transfer if you would like to allocate any funds to another account other than the church support (ex. Synod/Global Hunger/Etc).

Today's readings are as follows:

First Lesson Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
Second Lesson 1 Peter 1:17-23
Gospel Luke 24:13-35

Prayer of the Day:

O God, your Son makes himself known to all his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen

https://youtu.be/aLumw1ZepdI?si=fO-d2WZiUf4pwEop

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St. John Lutheran Church of Golden Spike

April 19, 2026

04/08/2026

Good afternoon!

HE IS RISEN INDEED!! ALLELUIA!!

Please see the link below to view the service for Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Thank you to all who were able to attend the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services this past week. The offerings for the meal on Thursday were particularly delicious!

Thank you also, to everyone who donated for the Easter Lilies in memory of your loved ones, they look beautiful on the altar.

The 100th Anniversary celebration is planned for June 28th, 2026. Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend.
Tickets are printed and are available for distribution from Lois Hennig. She has packages available for you to purchase and sell to friends and family. Posters are also printed and available to be placed around the community, please feel free to help out with getting these out. The more the merrier!!

Bible Study is running every Tuesday at 10am at St Matthews Church in Spruce Grove. A Zoom link is set up once again, and it is sent out in a separate email, for those not able to attend in person.

If you would like to have Pastor Doug visit you at any time, please feel free to reach out to him or any member of council to arrange that. Sometimes word does not spread as well as some believe, and Pastor Doug is only able to visit those that he knows may be in need. Please ensure to advise any of us if a visit or phone call is desired, and arrangements will be made to best suit everyone.

Thank you to all congregational members that continue to support our church and mission today and every day. It is sincerely appreciated. Please remember that, if you are unable to attend in person, we gratefully accept financial contributions via direct deposit e-transfer. Setup the transfer to be sent to [email protected] and your donation will be accounted for by our Financial Secretary. Please ensure to note on the transfer if you would like to allocate any funds to another account other than the church support (ex. Synod/Global Hunger/Etc).

Today's readings are as follows:

First Lesson Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Second Lesson Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel Matthew 28:1-10

Prayer of the Day:

O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen

https://youtu.be/8kPMzx3a2cw?si=_DP9kSc5IHTKK0vc

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04/01/2026

Good Friday service will be at 11:00am, and Easter Sunday service at 11:00am. Please join us for any or all of the worship services. . .JohhLurtharan