WELCOME TO ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

We are a community of faith strengthened by the incredible history gifted to us through God's grace. We are a worshiping community that has worshiped together for more than 250 years. And even though our building may be old, our Spirit isn’t. We continue to offer God's Word and Sacrament to the community and the world we live in. We hope that the welcome we speak to you is one that looks and feels like a welcome that comes to you from God. Whenever or however you choose to be with us, may you know that God has a special place and love for you.
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We plan to be outside this Sunday, October 17 for our 10:00am Worship Service (weather permitting). Bring a chair and enjoy creation.  Worship will still be live streamed on YouTube (link below) and Zoom.

​​In Person & Live Online Worship will begin at 10:00am. Scheduled outdoor worship will take place inside if the weather doesn't allow us to worship outside. 

COVID-UPDATE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WORSHIP GUIDELINES
Revised - August 5, 2021
The council has approved the following recommendations by the Covid Task Force. 

Outdoor Worship Service or events – Masks are no longer needed, but social distancing is still recommended. 

Indoor Worship Service or events – Due to the new CDC guidelines, masks are recommended and will be provided for everyone during indoor worship.  If you are sick we recommend not attending in-person worship. Finally, there is no longer an occupancy limit on the number of people that can attend indoor worship. 

FOOD PANTRY GROCERY DRIVE

We are excited to bring back an old St. John's tradition - the annual community food drive for New Hope Ministries.  Over the years, this has been a very successful project to gather food for our neighbors in need.  On Sunday, October 31st we will gather after church to distribute grocery bags around the community to ask for donations.  Then on Sunday, November 7th, we will again gather after church to collect the donated bags.  We are in need of families, with a drive, to help with this project.  It should take less than an hour.  For safety reasons, it would be best this year if family groups work together so we are not mixing families in cars.  We are asking family groups to sign up on the form below.  We hope that you will consider helping out with this very meaningful project.
THANK YOU!

Worship Live Stream 
Online Worship Service @ 10:00am

WHAT'S HAPPENING @ ST. JOHN'S 

Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 

Mobile Food Pantry- Volunteer to Help! 
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 Safe. Stay Home. But with technology we can still get together. Join us on Wednesday morning at 10:00am via Zoom for a time of Bible Study and Prayer. To join us via Zoom click here or go to the Zoom app and use—Meeting ID: 907 836 5134 & Password: 407818
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 The  Abbottstown/ East Berlin Food Pantry will be open (Dates and hours below). Guest will be able to self select food and house hold items from the trailer. 
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Hours Open:
          Wednesday, November 3 from 3pm to 5pm at
          Trinity Lutheran Church, East Berlin. 
          Thursday, November 4 from 3pm to 4pm at
           St. John's, Abbottstown
*Volunteers are being asked to arrive at 2:30pm.  Also, if you are sick or at high risk, please stay home. 
Support our Mission 
Your donations support our ministry. Give a one-time gift or set up weekly giving.
Online Worship
YouTube & ZOOM at 9:00am 
Facebook uploaded by 12:00pm  
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Sunday, October 24
22nd Sunday after
Pentecost
Sunday School 8:45am
Outdoor Worship 10am
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Saturday, October 30
Trunk or Treat
6pm - 8pm
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Sunday, October 31
23rd Sunday after
Pentecost
Sunday School 8:45am
Outdoor Worship 10am
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Food Pantry Grocery Bags delivered to homes
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Sunday, November 7
24th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday School 8:45am
 Worship 10am
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Food Pantry Grocery Bags collected
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Every Friday @ 7:00 PM
 AA & Al-Anon Meeting
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