Meet Pastor Shawn

Pastor Shawn Berkebile has served the congregation of St. John's for the past 9 years. His wife Rachel and him have three children; Andrew is 9, Elizabeth is 7 and Clara is 4. He loves to preach and teach and show the congregation he is still a big kid. Pastor Shawn graduated from Gettysburg Seminary in 2009 and attended Susquehanna University for undergraduate studies.
Secretary - Donna King
Director of Music - Donna Renaut
Dir. of Christian Ed- Mindy Shively
Council President - Joe Rickrode
Church Treasurer - Bambi Barnhart
Outdoor Sexton - Doug Balko

Director of Christian Education: Mindy Shively

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I'm so excited to be joining the team at St. John's Abbottstown and am looking forward to meeting you all and working alongside you to train our children in the Word as the new Christian Education Director. For the past 6 years, I have been lucky enough to get to be home with my own daughters - Norah, 7; Rory, 5; and Sybil, 4. My husband, Keith, and I just moved to Gettysburg, where we will both be attending United Lutheran Seminary this fall. While I'm thankful for all the time I've had at home with my girls, I'm very excited about this new adventure for our family! We love spending time together taking walks, hiking, heading to the beach, catching Oriole's games and camping, especially at Nawakwa. I also enjoy reading, painting, and spending time with loved ones. 

Church Council 

President - Joe Rickrode
Vice President - Paul Minnich
Secretary - Katie Neiderer
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Summer Worship Schedule: At St. John’s Lutheran Church, we worship every Sunday at 9:00am. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of the month and on festival Sundays. 

Communion Sunday- Everyone Welcome!       
St. John's celebrates the Lord's Supper on the first and third Sunday of the month and on festival Sunday's
St. John’s Lutheran Church practices Eucharistic hospitality. All baptized persons are invited to the Lord’s table, to receive the Lord’s body and blood for the forgiveness of sin and renewal of life. As a sign of the unity the sacrament gives us, we all share the same elements. If you are unable to receive the bread, due to a food allergy, be assured that in a single element you receive the Real Presence of Christ and the gifts of the sacrament. Grape juice is available for those who require an alternative. Young children and others who do not commune are invited and welcome to come forward for a blessing.  

Childcare/ Nursery: Childcare is provided at the 9:00 worship service. The Nursery is located in the education building on the ground floor. Every Sunday two nursery attendance are available to take care of your children. In addition, you are able to pick up your kids for participation in communion or different parts of the church service. 

Volunteer Opportunities during Worship: There are many opportunities to serve during the worship service. You are an important part of our church family and we appreciate your time and talents. You can serve as an Acolyte, Usher, Lector, Greeter, or help in the Nursery or the Altar Guild. If you are interested or would like more information, please call the church office at 717-259-0796. All are welcome!