Outreach

Lutheran Christians are called to shine with the love and joy of Jesus Christ by serving the needs of our neighbors, our community and the world.  At St. John, we celebrate the love of Christ by receiving His blessings in order that we might bless others.  St. John members have many discipleship ministry opportunities to administer our call to serve one another, act with justice, love tenderly and walk humbly with God.

Angel Food Ministries

St. John is a host site for Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit, non-denominational organization based in Monroe, Georgia, that is dedicated to providing grocery relief  to communities throughout the United States. Every person, every family can benefit from this wonderful ministry. The program has no income limit requirements.  Each month, participants may purchase about $60 worth of quality food for only $25 a box.  Food stamps are welcome.  To learn more about this ministry, click here.

COJC Prison Ministry

The Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center houses young men and women placed in the custody of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs.  St. John members minister to these teens through prayer, fellowship and a monthly service.  For many of these young people, the belief of abandonment and social injustice keeps them from becoming productive citizens.  In sharing God's amazing grace, we give hope to the hopeless during a dark time in their young lives.

Salvation Army Meal Partnership

One Saturday each month, St. John prepares and provides a hot, evening meal to individuals and families seeking assistance from the Salvation Army.  This ministry touches people with the love of Christ by helping to meet a most basic need.

Family Promise

This network of ten host and support congregations develops and utilizes community partnerships whose combined resources bridge the gaps in social programs that assist children and their families as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.  For about $70 per day, Family Promise shelters a family of four all day, provides, meals, budget counseling, employment training, housing referrals and, often, child care, legal and medical assistance, and other services.  For more information, click here.

Germanfest

St. John hosts a rousing celebration and auction every October to benefit our building ministry. Lively German music and entertainment, bratwurst, and other authentic fare are enjoyed by all.  To learn more, click here.

Sunlight

Senior citizens of our community gather every Thursday for fellowship and to share a meal. The fun gets started at noon. Sunlight is open to all.