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SERVICES FOR EVERYONE

At St. John’s we try to offer church experience that everyone can enjoy, as well as fellowship with coffee and doughnuts served between services so groups from every service can have fellowship.

Traditional services at St. John's

8:00 – Traditional Worship

This traditional format early bird service has a loyal group of folks who enjoy having the chance to attend worship early enough in the day that other Sunday activities are possible.

Contemporary Worship at St. John's

9:15 – Contemporary Worship

This contemporary worship service is less formal than traditional formats. Music is provided (on the first and third Sundays) by “Common Lot,” the St. John praise band. This group includes several vocalists as well as guitar, percussion, and keyboard.

On the second and fourth Sundays, music is provided by an eclectic mix of recorded songs from popular and contemporary Christian artists as well as a smaller combo featuring drums, piano, and bass guitar. Scriptures are read in contemporary, easy to understand translations, and the message is shared in a way that invites those attending worship to participate.

Since the St. John Sunday School program also meets at this same time, busy parents can get their children off for classes and stay for worship.

Last Service

Events

Lent 2024

Lent 2024 “In the Name of Love” February 14, Ash Wednesday (New Athens) Revelation 2: 1-7, “Abandoning Love” February 21 (New Athens) Genesis 34, “Dinah and Shechem” February 28 (Darmstadt)…

Tuesday morning our Quilters meet in the downstairs quilters room if you are interested in joining, please contact the church office or Sharon WilsonTuesday July 28th CESNA will be giving away summer food baskets and school supplies for registered families 4:30-5:30pmThursday July 30th Common Lot practice 7pmTuesday August 4th The Women's Guild Monthly Meeting 1pmSaturday August 8th The Hard Hat Crew will be on site for some small projectsSunday August 9th- Final day for applications to be turned into the office for the pastor search committeeSaturday August 15th Community Farmers Market with St John Lemon Shake ups, a special Ag classroom for kids, touch a tractor, and live music! 8am-12pmTuesday August 18th Church Council Meeting 7pmTuesday August 18th A Wizard of Oz Messy Church! Dinner served at 5:30. This is for the entire community. Sunday August 30th St John Confirmation Reunion- 1989-2026 Confirmation students and their families are invited to join Pastor Bob for 10am worship and a luncheon to follow worship at Harriss Hideout. RSVP by August 15th for luncheon. Click link below form.jotform.com/221467580634156Sunday September 13th Mark your Calendar for an open house celebration for Rev Dr Robert Koch, as we celebrate his 37 years of service to St John and the community of New Athens. All are invited to worship with us, then join us for an open house at the Bullpen. More details to come. Stay cool this week!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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“Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” 🌈🌪️Messy Church will be back in August, and we invite you all to follow us down the yellow brick road to discover God's command for our lives! Act Justly-Love Mercy-Walk Humbly with your God!Messy Church is a FREE event for our entire community! Join us for a meal at 5:30, then Wizard of Oz activities, crafts, and games for all ages!!! Grab a friend and head to the Emerald City with us!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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