St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lanesville

08/23/2026

Come join us for GriefShare beginning Wednesday, August 26 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the cafeteria.
This faith-based support group is open to adults aged 18+ who have experienced the death of a loved
one.
St. John’s GriefShare group is free and open to the public. Each participant will receive a guidebook to
keep. Please share this information with your friends and family members who may benefit from this kind
of support. GriefShare brochures are also available in the narthex and in the church/school office to share
with others. Interested people should use the following link to register:
https://find.griefshare.org/groups/299059

St. John’s will again offer GriefShare grief support groups for congregation members, school families, and the Lanesville community on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the cafeteria. Please share! You can register here: https://www.sjlc.us/griefshare

08/20/2026

Update: They won! Congratulations, Cubs!

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Join us Tonight for Family Night!
Mr. Oberdieck and Deaconess Terkula will guide us in family devotions and share helpful resources and ideas that you can continue using with your family at home.

We hope you’ll join us for the special opportunity to spend time together, grow in faith, and learn simple way to keep Jesus at the center of your family’s daily life.

We look forward to seeing our St. John’s families tonight!

08/12/2026

St. John’s will again offer GriefShare grief support groups for congregation members, school families, and the Lanesville community on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the cafeteria. Please share! You can register here: https://www.sjlc.us/griefshare

08/07/2026

As we embark on another exciting school year, we invite you to join us for a special worship service as we dedicate our faculty and staff for the 2026–2027 school year and celebrate the installation of our new fifth and sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Callie Zeckzer.

In the Lutheran Church, the rite of installation is more than simply introducing a new teacher. It is a public affirmation that God has called that individual to serve in this particular ministry. During the service, Mrs. Zeckzer will make promises to faithfully teach God's Word alongside the academic subjects entrusted to her, and our congregation will also pledge to encourage, support, and pray for her as she begins this new chapter of ministry.

This service is a wonderful opportunity to surround all of our teachers and staff with your prayers and encouragement as they embark on a new school year of nurturing, preparing, and equipping children to be confident, Christ-centered leaders.

We hope you'll join us as we give thanks to God for His faithful servants and ask His richest blessings on our school family for the year ahead.

08/02/2026

Reminder-- Free Presentation for Caregivers of Those with Dementia at St. John's this coming Saturday, August 8.

St. John's Health Advocate Team, in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association, invites you to a free presentation, "Communicating Effectively and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors," on Saturday, August 8 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm in St. John's cafeteria. This educational program is designed to empower caregivers, family members, and others with practical knowledge, tools, and strategies for navigating the complex and evolving responsibilities of caring for someone living with Dementia. Dementia affects a person's ability to communicate and may create changes in behaviors. Join us to discover new ways to communicate effectively at any stage of the disease. You will learn tips to improve communication, steps to recognize and manage Dementia-related behaviors and their triggers, and how to recognize when additional help is needed. Resources and additional supports for caregivers will also be shared. This presentation is offered free of charge and is open to the public, so please invite your friends, neighbors, or family members who could benefit from this information. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP for this event by August 2 by calling the church office at 812-952-3711.

07/26/2026

Free Presentation for Caregivers of Those with Dementia at St. John's on August 8

St. John's Health Advocate Team in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association invite you to a free presentation "Communicating Effectively and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors" on Saturday, August 8 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm in St. John's cafeteria. This educational program is designed to empower caregivers, family members, and others with practical knowledge, tools, and strategies for navigating the complex and evolving responsibilities of caring for someone living with Dementia. Dementia affects a person's ability to communicate and may create changes in behaviors. Join us to discover new ways to communicate effectively at any stage of the disease. You will learn tips to improve communication, steps to recognize and manage Dementia-related behaviors and their triggers, and how to recognize when additional help is needed. Resources and additional supports for caregivers will also be shared.This presentation is offered free of charge and is open to the public, so please invite your friends, neighbors, or family members who could benefit from this information. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP for this event by August 2 by calling the church office at 812-952-3711.