St. John Lutheran Church

08/25/2026

The September/October Newsletter is on our partner church website including some current plans for Old Settler's Days weekend.

07/15/2026

Another successful St John’s Lutheran Church VBS in the books. Thank you to all the wonderful kids and the parents who made sure they were there. Also a huge thank you to Pastor Steve Jacobsen who pours his heart out to teach these little ones. Thank you to Angie Suhling for the theme and the wonderful songs that the kids sang 🥰 And it wouldn’t be possible without the support of our little Church family! (Tammy, Jesse, Sarah, Joanne, Jodi...) Thank you Jesus!

06/29/2026

The July/August Newsletter for Saint John and Our Redeemer is out on the website. Check it for information - Like the fact that this week's service is at 10:30 AM on Sunday, July 5th. There is no church service on July 4th. Happy Independence Day!

06/03/2026

If you can't make all or some of the nights of our VBS, then you might consider crossing the river to our partner church and seeing if the nights there work better for your kids.

06/03/2026

Our Annual Vacation Bible School is coming up July 12-14 (Sunday to Tuesday) from 5:30-8 PM each night. We'll have nice kid-friendly meals, Bible readings, Crafts and Games. Registering your kids early helps us prepare. registration cards are on the table in the church entry or on our partner church's website at:

05/15/2026

Be aware: Saint John's service this weekend will be at 10:30 AM on Sunday (5/17). There will be no Saturday service this weekend.

05/01/2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that daytime lane closures on the Joe Page bridge, which carries Illinois 100/16 over the Illinois River between Calhoun and Greene counties will begin Monday, May 4, weather permitting.

During the initial phase, two-way traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Continuous daytime lane closures will continue through Friday, May 15.

Beginning Monday, May 18, two-way traffic will be maintained by temporary traffic signals.

The closures are necessary for bridge repairs, with work expected to be completed by June 30, 2027.

Motorists should expect long delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.

For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

04/29/2026

04/04/2026

Join us for Service on Easter Morning 6:30 (Sunrise) & 9 AM, and join us for a great Easter breakfast in between (about 7:30 to 8:45 AM).

04/04/2026

Thanks to all who brought young ones to celebrate Easter with eggs and treats and joined us in singing "I am Jesus' Little Lamb". Service at 5 PM tonight (with a real organist) will continue to lead us into that joyful celebration; "Christ is Risen!"