St. John Lutheran Church - Royal

05/21/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

Please be aware — scammers are at it again!

Pastor Ryan will never ask anyone for immediate financial help through text messages or ask for gift cards.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Pastor Ryan, DO NOT respond, delete the message immediately and notify church leadership!

***SCAM ALERT NOTICE***

It has come to our attention that several members have received text messages from someone claiming to be Pastor Ryan. The person was asking them to send Amazon gift cards. This is a scam.

If you receive or have received one of these text messages DO NOT act on it. Please contact the proper authorities, church office or a member of the council.

Additionally, Pastor Ryan would not request money, gift cards or any other donation from you via text or a phone call.

05/13/2026

Join us this Thursday at 7:00 PM as we celebrate Ascension Day and rejoice in the victory and reign of our risen Lord Jesus Christ.

Forty days after His resurrection, Christ ascended into heaven to reign at the right hand of the Father, intercede for His people, and prepare a place for us. Come worship with us as we hear God’s Word, sing hymns of praise, and give thanks for the promise that our Lord is with us always.

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” — Matthew 28:18

We welcome all to join us for this special service of worship and celebration!

05/05/2026

✝️ Join us for a National Day of Prayer service on May 7th at 7:00 PM.

As a community grounded in the promises of Christ, we gather in faith to lift our prayers to the Lord; giving thanks, seeking guidance, and trusting in His grace.

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”- 1 Chronicles 16:24 NIV

Come and be strengthened by God’s Word and united in prayer as we commend our nation, our communities, and one another into His loving care.

All are welcome. 🙏🏻

04/27/2026

✝️ We’re excited to officially welcome Pastor Ryan Sage! His installation as our student pastor took place this past Sunday, and we’re so grateful to have him join our church family.

A special thank you to Pastor Scott Smith for helping lead such a meaningful service.

We’re looking forward to all that God has in store in this new season! 🙏🏻

04/21/2026

✝️ You are warmly invited to the Installation Service for Pastor Ryan Sage.

Join us on Sunday, April 26th at 3:00 PM as we celebrate and give thanks for this special occasion in the life of our congregation.

Following the service, please stay for cake and refreshments as we continue the fellowship together.

We look forward to worshiping and celebrating with you. 🙏🏻

04/04/2026

🌅✝️ Join us as we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection this Easter!

We invite you to begin the morning with our Sonrise Service at 6:30 AM, followed by a delicious breakfast and fellowship together.

Then, come worship and rejoice with us at our Easter Worship Service at 9:45 AM as we proclaim, “He is risen indeed!”

Bring your family and friends as we gather to celebrate the hope and victory of Easter morning. We look forward to worshiping with you! 🙏🏻🌷

04/03/2026

Join us this evening as we gather in reverence and reflection on this Good Friday.

Through Scripture, prayer, and song, we remember the suffering and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, who bore the cross for our salvation.

Service begins at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to come and worship with us as we meditate on the depth of Christ’s love for us.

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. - Isaiah 53:5 NIV

04/02/2026

Join us this evening for Maundy Thursday Worship as we remember the night our Lord Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples and gave us the gift of Holy Communion, along with His new commandment to love one another.

🕊️ Service begins at 7:00 PM (w/ Holy Communion and the stripping of the altar)

Come as we, through Word and Sacrament, enter into a meaningful time of reflection, worship, and remembrance. Let us prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Easter; reflecting on Christ’s humility, His service, and His steadfast love for His people.

All are welcome.

03/31/2026

***SCAM ALERT NOTICE***

It has come to our attention that several members have received text messages from someone claiming to be Pastor Ryan. The person was asking them to send Amazon gift cards. This is a scam.

If you receive or have received one of these text messages DO NOT act on it. Please contact the proper authorities, church office or a member of the council.

Additionally, Pastor Ryan would not request money, gift cards or any other donation from you via text or a phone call.

02/24/2026

✝️ Join us for our Lenten Service this Wednesday, February 25th, 2026! ✝️

Dinner: 6:00pm
Service: 7:00pm

Come and hear Pastor Ryan Sage as we reflect on the gift and promise of Baptism and what it means for our daily lives as children of God.

We invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for this meaningful time of fellowship, worship and renewal.

Let’s begin this Lenten journey together! 🙏🏻