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St. Johns Lutheran Church is a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. And that is what we, by God’s grace in Christ Jesus celebrate here at St. and ed.

“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow,” wrote the hymn writer Thomas Ken as he pondered the hundred and fiftieth Psalm. John’s Lutheran—God’s undeserved, unspeakable blessings. Since the founding of this parish in 1885 God’s people have congregated around Word—Pulpit, Font, and Altar to receive the free gifts our crucified and ascended Lord Jesus Christ distributes. Through these means Jesus’

shed blood forgives the guilt of our sins and strengthens us to live a life pleasing to Him. In Church we are primarily though not exclusively passive. As Jesus said; “… the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mk 10:45). In the Divine Service on Sunday morning, the Divine, Jesus, serves us with all the treasures of heaven. Before God our faith is passive as it receives gifts from Jesus. However, before our neighbor our faith is to be active as it gives gifts in loving service. As Martin Luther wrote:

Oh, faith is a living, busy, active, mighty thing, so that it is impossible for it not to be constantly doing what is good. Likewise, faith does not ask if good works are to be done, but before one can ask, faith has already done them and is constantly active. … Faith is a vital, deliberate trust in God's grace, so certain that it would die a thousand times for it. And such confidence and knowledge of divine grace makes us joyous, mettlesome, and merry toward God and all creatures. Solid Declaration, IV, in The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, trans. Theodore Tappert (Philadelphia: Fortress, 1959), 552-553:10-12. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow! John’s one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary is a special time of celebration. As we honor Christ’s faithfulness to us we seek to serve our neighbor as Jesus serves us: generously and cheerfully. With warm regards,

Karl A. Weber
Pastor, St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS

03/30/2026

Enjoying a church outing to Alexandria for Mary’s symphony concert and dinner at Perkins.

03/20/2026

We invite you to our Palm Sunday Brunch, March 29, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Ottertail, MN from 11:00AM - 12:30PM.

The Free Will Offering Monies raised from the Brunch will go to the Playground Equipment Fund and the food is always good 🥞- Pastor Weber 😊.

12/30/2025

We invite you to celebrate the coming of the New Year by joining us at St. John's Lutheran Church, Ottertail, MN for our New Year's Eve Service at 7:00 PM.

12/24/2025

12/16/2025

Pastor’s Message:

2025-12-16 _ Joseph Has a Dream

I have uploaded this Three (3:07) minute video titled: “Joseph Has a Dream _ Mt 1:18-25.” The link is: https://youtu.be/bOShunrl9AM?si=MMtZzBMEhwBPfHhX

In Jesus’ Name,

Pastor Weber

2025-12-16 Joseph Has a Dream

12/09/2025

Pastor’s Message:

2025-12-09 _ The Blind Receive Sight

I have uploaded this four (4:11) minute video titled: “The Blind Receive Sight _ Mt 11:2-15.” The link is: https://youtu.be/yFF_ivoLlQ0?si=PKZdfFNLC-YX8Jud

In Jesus’ Name,

Pastor Weber

2025-12-09 The Blind Receive Sight _ Mt 11:3-15

12/03/2025

Pastor’s Message:

2025-12-02 _ Produce Good Work in Keeping with Repentance

I have uploaded this four (3:44) minute video titled: “Produce Good Work in Keeping with Repentance _ Mt 3:1-12.” The link is: https://youtu.be/h9ZeG08D2Rk?si=eGme-8qJo_pLemqL

In Jesus’ Name,

Pastor Weber

2025-12-02 To Produce Good Work in Keeping with Repentance

11/25/2025

Pastor’s Message:

2025-11-25 _ Waiting in Eager Expectation

I have uploaded this four (4:01) minute video titled: “Waiting in Eager Expectation _ Mt 24:36-44.” The link is: https://youtu.be/OnMxVX_PJyg?si=crs4lVzHsf6RQUKb

In Jesus’ Name,

Pastor Weber

2025-11-25 Waiting in Eager Expectation

11/19/2025

Pastor’s Message:

2025-11-18 _ Jesus, Remember Me in Your Kingdom

I have uploaded this four (3:51) minute video titled: “Jesus, Remember Me in Your Kingdom _ Lk 23:27-43.” The link is: https://youtu.be/2nbS5UzNSkA?si=xUbOwxaIrShrRuqC

In Jesus’ Name,

Pastor Weber

2025-11-18 Jesus, Remember Me in Your Kingdom

Address

31963 County Highway 61
Ottertail, MN
56571

Website

http://www.stjohnottertail.org/

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