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 262 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.

Worship Information
December 10, 2023
Second Sunday of Advent
8:45am - Fellowship Time
9:00am - Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Service of Holy Communion

John calls people to repent, to clear the decks, to completely reorder their lives so that nothing gets in the way of the Lord’s coming. The reading from Isaiah gives the context for this radical call: the assurance of forgiveness that encourages us to repent; the promise that the coming one will be gentle with the little ones. Isaiah calls us all to be heralds with John, to lift up our voices fearlessly and say, “See, your God is coming!” We say it to one another in worship, in order to say it with our lives in a world in need of justice and peace.

Click on the image above to connect with the online worship service and the button below for the online bulletin. 

Annual Congregation Meeting - After Worship - Dec. 10

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​Join Zoom Meeting: Click Here
Meeting ID: 907 836 5134
Passcode: 407818

Agenda: Click Here

WHAT'S HAPPENING @ ST. JOHN'S 

Click on the YouTube link below to see the Lower Susquehanna Synod
Ordination service from December 3, 2023.
Congratulations to the newly ordained, Deacon Amy Mambu (left) and Pastor Vanessa Storlie (right),
with Bishop James Dunlop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod.
We hold Amy and Vanessa in prayer as you begin your ordained ministry.

SIGN UP FOR DINNER & THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

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On Friday, December 15th at 6:00 pm, the St. John’s Youth would like the entire congregation to come to a time of Fellowship & Good Food and Entertainment.  Our youth will be sharing their talents, leading worship, and sharing food for everyone to enjoy. This will also include our annual cookie and dessert auction. This event will help raise funds to send our 13 youth and adults going to the National Youth Gathering this summer. Click Here  to sign up and tell us your are coming! 

Advent Bible Study

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Wednesday Bible Study is back in Advent. Join Pastor Shawn for Bible Study every Wednesday in Advent at 10:00am. This Bible Study will be offered in-person (conference room at St. John's or on ZOOM. Pick up a copy of the Advent Devotional and join us.  
To join us via Zoom click here or call. 

1-(929) 205-6099

Mobile Food Pantry- Volunteer to Help! 

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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, Jan.3, 2024 from 4pm to 6pm at
          Trinity Lutheran Church, East Berlin. 
          Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 from 3pm to 5pm at
           St. John's Lutheran Church, Abbottstown*

*Volunteers are being asked to arrive at 2:30pm.  Also, if you are sick or at high risk, please stay home. 

Click on the YouTube link below to see
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's message,
"The Prince of Peace
at Christmas."
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Sunday Schedule
Fellowship Time 8:45am
Sunday School 9:00am
Worship 10:00am
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Sunday, December 10
2nd Sunday of Advent
Fellowship Time 8:45am
Sunday School 9:00am
Worship 10:00am
Congregation meeting following worship
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Sunday, December 17
3rd Sunday of Advent
Fellowship Time 8:45am
Sunday School 9:00am
Worship 10:00am
featuring St. John's
Christmas Cantata
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Sunday, December 24
4th Sunday of Advent worship only available online the morning of December 24
-no Sunday School-
Join us at St. John's for Christmas Eve candlelight services at 7:00pm or 11:00pm
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Every Friday @ 7:00 PM
 AA & Al-Anon Meeting
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Click below for our 10:00am worship service on Facebook