UPCOMING EVENTS

Worship times are shifting this fall! Join us on Sundays beginning September 10 for worship at 8:30 a.m. (Traditional) and 10:00 a.m. (Modern), with St. John's KIDS + Students at 10:00 a.m. and Kids Jr. (Nursery) at both 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. And as always, both services will be available online live and on-demand.

Every page of scripture weaves together into a magnificent tapestry, telling story after story of “hope and disappointment, suffering and redemption.” Join us as we embark on a nine month journey exploring an overview of the Bible. We’ll travel through both the Old and New Testaments, tracing God’s redemptive narrative from beginning to end. In addition to Sunday mornings, we will be providing daily readings and resources for those interested in going deeper. If you have never read through the Bible and wonder how everything connects to the bigger story, this series is for you!

Have you ever gone back to the beginning in order to gain perspective on the present or the future? Maybe you needed to retrace your steps after losing something valuable, or your mind’s eye traveled to an earlier time in your own story to gain a better understanding of who you are and how you got to where you find yourself today. The word Genesis literally means “origin”, and our journey through the story of scripture will begin here with the account of how all of creation came to be In the beginning…

Jesus was surrounded by both men and women during his ministry on earth. He saw, valued, and cared for women, and he still does today. Each one of us has a significant role. Through this six-session study, you will discover who Jesus is through the unique perspective of women in the Bible. For more information contact Wendy at wellsworth@live.com.

Never read the Bible? Curious how different parts connect to the greater narrative and how they relate to our lives today? Join Pastor Tom on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. at St. John's as we take a deeper dive into the Bible and the past week's sermon, based on the churchwide series "the big picture". Our entire church is walking through an overview of God's Word beginning this Fall, and on Tuesdays we will study additional material from The Bible Project and the book titled "The Bible Study". All are welcome, including those who have not been part of our Tuesday morning Bible study in the past! No need to sign up, but a link to the curriculum can be found at stjohnselkhorn.com/thebigpicture.

St. John's is going to Kenya in 2024! We are in the beginning stages of planning a mission trip to Kisumu, Kenya in June 2024. If you're interested in learning more or getting on our mailing list, please contact Laura Ellsworth at ellswlau000@gmail.com or attend the upcoming info meeting on Sunday, September 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level Green Room.

Join us for a six week, no-strings-attached opportunity to meet others and consider what kind of community you would like to be part of at St. John's through a small group. Small groups consist of 4-10 people who meet at a time, place and schedule that works for them in order to grow in faith and community. This launch event will give you a chance to get to know others and figure out what group works best for you during this season in life. We will meet Thursdays October 5 through November 9 from 6:00-7:30pm. Childcare is available each week, and dinner will be served for the first session. Sign up at stjohnselkhorn.com/groups or by contacting Caity in the church office.

St. John's staff will be serving lunch to our church family! Come eat and enjoy some awesome community. If you have volunteered at church in the past for anything - You're invited! We would love to celebrate your hard work and dedication to our church. Childcare will be provided!

St. John's KIDS! is once again partnering with Elkhorn's Chamber of Commerce to put on a kids area during Elkhorn's 18th Annual Oktoberfest celebration! We will have inflatables and fall games for children and families from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the town square. We need your help! Please consider signing up for a two hour timeslot to volunteer, and invite your family and friends to this fun Fall event!