St. John Teamwork Spruces Up Church Grounds
Spreading The Word and the Mulch, too!
St. John Lutheran Church Pastor Marin Cerchez was joined by his daughter and several members of the St, John congregation for some outdoor landscaping work on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The team escaped gloomy weather on a mission to improve the grounds of the church by raking in new mulch. Thank you!
Libertas Students Share Senior Thesis Presentations
St. John Lutheran Church hosted a special evening for Libertas Christian School on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Libertas Senior Class students presented their Senior Thesis Presentations for the gathering, which took place from 6-9PM. In attendance were parents of Libertas students, teachers, and fellow classmates of Senior students, who learned of the hard work the Seniors have applied to their fields of study. The mission of this Hudsonville (MI) Christian school is to partner with parents to educate and disciple children consistent with a biblical worldview, teaching them to be lifelong learners able to discern, articulate, and defend truth in a compelling, winsome Christ-like manner. Visit Libertas Christian School online.
Help for Ukraine RefugeesUkraine Connection via Pastor and Wife
St. John Lutheran Church hosted a fine art sale event on March 19, 2022, to raise funds to assist Ukrainian Refugees during the invasion of their country by the Soviet Union. Sales from all arts and crafts, created by area residents, were donated. The paintings of Tatiana Cerchez, wife of St. John Pastor Marin Cerchez, and both from Moldova, highlighted the event, which also included photography and some craft items. Tatiana, pictured at right, holds one of her paintings depicting a country barnyard scene.
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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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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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Our Blessing Box is always in Need of Food or Household Products
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Our Blessing Box is always in Need of Food or Household Products
Ask Pastor for what items we currently are lacking or in need of.