St. John Lutheran Church - Center Point

02/18/2026

Lent & Holy Week Worship at St. John’s

As we enter this holy season of repentance and reflection, we invite you to join us for worship:

Ash Wednesday — 7:00 p.m.

Lent Services:
• Sundays — 9:00 a.m.
• Wednesday Lenten Vespers — Noon & 7:00 p.m.

Holy Week:
• Monday–Wednesday — 7:00 p.m.
• Maundy Thursday — 7:00 p.m.
• Good Friday — 7:00 p.m.
• Easter Vigil — Sunset (approx: 7:30 p.m.)
• Easter Sunday — 9:00 a.m.

We look forward to gathering around God’s Word and the gifts of Christ throughout this sacred season.

12/24/2025

Christmas Worship at St. John’s

Please join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.
🎄 Christmas Eve Divine Service — 6:00 p.m.
✝️ Christmas Day Divine Service — 9:00 a.m.

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
— Luke 2:11 (ESV)

We look forward to worshiping together as we rejoice in the gift of Christ.

11/30/2025

On wintery days such as these, please use your discretion and be honest. Pastor Boyd will still be available to lead Divine Service, as it is his intention to never cancel worship.

If you are truly able to attend, but may feel compelled to stay at home, let your desire to receive the Word and Sacrament of our Lord be stronger. Be not afraid and please receive the gifts of the Lord.

If you are truly unable to attend, but may feel compelled to come, maybe on account of fearing God's displeasure, let it be known that God is gracious and merciful: it is not a sin to stay at home when God has blessed you with so much snow and ice that traveling becomes impossible. Instead, as you remember to keep the Sabbath day holy, please sing a hymn, pray for the Church and all those according to their needs, and read the psalms, Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel of our Lord.

May the Lord your God bless you. Amen.

11/10/2025

Almighty God, heavenly Father, we thank and praise You that You called John Van Gerpen to the knowledge of Your dear Son, kept him in the true faith, and granted him a blessed end. We implore You, help us by Your Holy Spirit rightly to know and lament our sins and to be so strengthened in our faith in Christ that in all things we may grow into Him who is our Head, evermore praising You in newness of life and cheerfully awaiting the glorious appearance of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

John Van Gerpen's Funeral is to be held next Monday, the 17th, at 11am. Followed by lunch.

11/03/2025

A joyful day at St. John’s as we welcomed and installed Pastor Boyd! Thank you to everyone who joined us for worship.

10/30/2025

Moving day for Pastor Boyd!
We’re so thankful for everyone who helped with the move and are excited to welcome Pastor Boyd.

A few reminders:
- This Sunday will be our last 8:00 a.m. service.
A huge thank you to Pastor Hasselbrook for filling in during our vacancy. We truly appreciate your flexibility and cooperation throughout this transition.
- Don’t forget to set your clocks back for Daylight Saving Time this weekend!
- Installation service for Pastor Boyd will be this Sunday at 4:00 p.m., followed by a potluck supper.

10/26/2025

A fresh coat of paint for our church and parsonage! Praise God for His continued blessings.

10/09/2025

Quilts made by the Quilting for Christ group.

08/15/2025

Divine Service will begin at 8 a.m. starting this Sunday (August 17th) during the vacancy.

05/26/2025

A Prayer for Thanksgiving on Memorial Day:

Almighty God, You are our strength and our shield. We give You thanks for the honorable men and women of our armed forces, past and present, and especially for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. May their sacrifices serve the cause of peace, and may our nation be ever grateful for their service. In Your wisdom, guide our military's leaders, and give to all people a desire for peace, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Memorial Day.

Who are you remembering today?