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Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church: Meet Our Pastor Marin Cerchez
Marin Cerchez, grew up in Eastern Europe when Christianity was persecuted. If you had a Bible in your possession, you'd get three years in prison. He was an atheist, a medical doctor, and a university professor. Then, about 20 years ago, his world changed. The Holy Spirit called and enlightened him. Since then, he has been passionate about Jesus, evangelism, and apologetics. Read full bio here.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
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It's Hats On for Family Life CenterHats Off to Family Life Center for the crucial outreach it provides and "Hats On" for the infant blessings arriving via the facility! The ministry shares Christ’s love to young women experiencing unplanned pregnancies by equipping them for challenges ahead. On December 20, St. John member Jody Owen presented to House Manager, Theresa, nearly two dozen crocheted newborn hats handmade by congregation member Sharon Lowing to strengthen our relationship with the Allendale pro-life organization that houses expectant mothers. Manager Rochel Prahl said they have monthly meetings with other pro-life groups and that the hats will also be shared with them.
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Celebrating the Upcoming ArrivalHere are some of the photos from the Baby Shower Event for Evelyn and Luke Kern held at St. John Lutheran Church on January 2nd of this year. We celebrated the upcoming birth of their daughter, due to arrive on January 20th. The shower was hosted by Maria Ensign (Evelyn’s mom), Diane Oppenneer and Jody Owen. The celebration included shower games, light snacks and many gifts to welcome our future St. John member! Please pray for the Kern family as they prepare for the arrival of their precious little girl.
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Smitten with Mittens!Holiday Happenings at St. John Lutheran Church in December included several outreach initiatives, including spreading community warmth this winter. Hats, gloves and mittens collected on St. John's entryway Christmas Tree were recently donated to Libertas Christian School (Hudsonville) for attending youths. View thank you note here.
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Liturgy & Hymns Focus of Traditional Sunday Service
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St. John recently began presenting a traditional Sunday morning service bringing positive response from visiting worshipers from various denominations. The traditional service, which begins at 8:30AM, provides a Liturgical program with a communal response and participation in the sacred reflecting praise, thanksgiving, remembrance, and supplication or repentance. Participants are also engaged in singing traditional hymns. The traditional service is followed by Bible Study class at 10:00AM with a Contemporary Worship Service beginning at 11:00AM. Sunday School for youths begins at 9:45AM (one hour class) with activities including production of a Christian puppet show video series. Come see what is happening at St. John Lutheran Church today!
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St. John Bus Provides Free Transportation to Church
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St. John Lutheran Church provides free transportation to our church for Sunday Worship Services. The St. John bus serves Grand Valley State University students as well as residents of our community. Contact Pastor Marin Cerchez if you have a need for transportation at (616) 201-7305. A schedule is currently being developed for pick up locations and times for Grand Valley students. Bus is typically in service Sunday from 9:45-10:45AM. Check back here to keep up to date.
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Sunday School Mixes Bible with CreativitySt. John offers a different approach to Sunday School for youths, engaging them in the creation of plays based on Holy Scripture using puppets to produce their own video series. The class not only educates students about the Bible, but presents an opportunity to learn skills such as writing, acting, camera and sound operation, as well as video production. Director of education Tracy Scott leads this ongoing program of creativity and fellowship for youths to reach an audeience with their own youth ministry. For more information contact Tracy Scott here.
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Don't Miss St. John on Video
St. John Church Sunday Worship Services and Bible Studies every week to view on video! VISIT AND SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE |
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St. John's Digital Community Outreach Connecting People to Jesus! Visit our website here. VISIT AND SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE |
Join Us for Bible Classes and Worship Services
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Left, walk through these doors and you will always feel welcome. Right, Reverend Marin Cerchez (top center) leads Bible Study classes Sunday morning and Monday evening.
St. John Lutheran Church is a dynamic LCMS congregation situated in a cornfield near Grand Valley State University. While area farmers harvest their crop, St. John adult Bible Study, student Ratio Christie, and Worship Services, prepares participants to sow seeds for Jesus and grow the body of Christ. God teaches us in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." St. John presents an engaging blend of college students and local residents of all ages, growing together in fellowship, by connecting all people to Jesus.
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Sunday Traditional Service
Begins at 8:30AM Sunday School for Kids Begins at 9:45AM Sunday Morning Bible Study Begins at 10:00AM |
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Sunday Contemporary Service
Begins at 11:00AM Monday Evening Bible Study Begins at 6:30PM Ratio Christi GVSU Kirkhof Center - Room 1104 / Thursdays at 7:00PM |