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St. John Center Lutheran Church
"A Congregation Centered in God's Grace"

The Reverend Robert A. Kramer, Pastor

599 Reading Road
East Earl PA 17519
717-445-5505

Visitors are welcomed!

Worship Services held each Sunday at 10:15 am,
including the summer months

Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month,
all Festival Sundays and weekly during Advent and Lent

Handicapped parking available near the front doors and
a chair lift is available to the second floor sanctuary;
however, please note that restrooms are not wheel-chair accessible

Sanctuary is air-conditioned

Nursery facilities, although unstaffed, are available every Sunday


MISSION STATEMENT
To be grounded in the Word and Sacrament in order to grow in faith,
love, and Christian unity and to set an example for the larger
community and to lead others to faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Community Thanksgiving Service
A service of Thanksgiving for the community will be hosted by the ELANCO Ministerium
Wednesday, November 26th
Evangelical United Brethren Church
New Holland, PA
Annual Congregational Meeting
The annual congregational meeting will be held
Sunday, December 6th following worship

ITEMS ON AGENDA:
Election of Congregational Council members
Presentation of 2010 budget

Advent Bible Study
An Advent Bible Study, led by Pastors Brad Haws and Bob Kramer,
will be held Wednesdays during December.
Sessions will be held 10:30 amd and 7:00 pm.

Sessions on the 2nd and 16th will be held at the UCC Church
and sessions on the 9th and 23rd will be held at the Lutheran Church.

"SJCL Weekly" e-Mails
"SJCL Weekly" is an informative e-mail message from Pastor Bob that offers the focus for
Sunday's worship service, current prayer concerns and upcoming opportunities and events.

Congregational members may view this message from the Members Only section.
For privacy purposes, registration is required prior to viewing "SJCL Weekly" online.

If you are not already receiving "SJCL Weekly" in your e-mail inbox, click on the link below and ask to be added!
For your privacy, e-mail addresses are not publicly displayed on these messages.

stjohnpastor@dejazzd.net
Lutheran Study Bible
The Lutheran Study Bible is now available. This new Bible features the
New Revised Standard Version (NSRV) translation,
as well as articles writeen by over sixty Lutheran pastors
and teaching theologians. This resources is designed to invite
readers to experience the Bible and its message through solid background material, unique Lutheran insignts, and
opportunities for faith reflection.

Reader-friendly, inviting and engaging, this is the perfect study Bible for both youth and adults
who want to encounter Scripture in a fresh and new way!

A sample of the Lutheran Study Bible is on the table outside the Pastor's office.
Cost is $34.99 for a hardcover Bible and $24.99 for a softcover Bible.
Contact Pastor Bob if you are interested in ordering a Bible so that we can take advantage of bulk pricing.

For Our Visitors
 Contact Us
Telephone Numbers and e-Mail Addresses
 Worship Schedule
Details on our worship services
 Driving Directions
MapQuest directions to St. John Center Lutheran
 Music in the Grove Schedule
Enjoy an Evening of Blue Grass Gospel Music in our Grove
 Pastor's Message
A Welcome from Pastor Bob
 What ELCA Lutherans Believe
Brief Explanations on our Beliefs
 Sunday School Schedule
Details on our Sunday School classes
 History
The beginnings of St. John Center Lutheran
Upcoming Opportunities and Events
 Calendar
Check out upcoming events
 Social Events
Events within and beyond our church doors
 Worship Opportunities
Opportunities for worship
 Fundraisers
Support church and local fundraiser events
 Service Opportunites
Opportunities to be of service in God's kingdom
 
Members Only
 Instructions to Access the 'Members Only' Sites
For privacy purposes, you must register before accessing these pages
 Worship Participants
Monthly schedule for Worship Participants
 SJCL Weekly
What's happening at St. John Center this week
 Council Members and Committe Chairpersons
Contact information for our members in leadership roles
 "The Center Link" Newsletter
Click here for the latest newsletter
 Council Meeting Highlights
Highlights of the most recent Council Meeing
Jesus Justice & Jazz Youth Gathering - Memories!
 Official Youth Gathering Web Site
Check out all the photos and streaming videos
 Photos from New Orleans
Moments from the Youth Gathering
The Ministry of God's People
 Christian Education
One's Faith Journey requires opportunities for learning
 Prayer and Praise
Mid-week devotions, song and prayer in a relaxed atmosphere
 Christmas International House
Learn more about our ministry with International Students
 Reader's Club
Delve into some great books and conversation!
 CROP Walk
Walkers raise funds to combat hunger and poverty
 Social Ministry
Check out the ministries in our church, our neighborhood and the world
 Lunch Bunch
Food and Fellowship on Fridays
 Stewardship
Stewardship - It's about time, talent and gifts
 Mid-week Bible Study
Bible Study based on the upcoming Sunday's Scripture
 Women of the ELCA
Women involved in ministry, fellowship, and fun
 Music in the Grove
Music in the Grove brings the best in Blue Grass/Gospel to the Grove
 Youth Ministry
Worship, service and fun activities for teens
 Outreach
Involved in ministry both outside and inside the church walls
 
Web Sites of Interest
 Augsburg Fortress
The ELCA publishing house
 Lutheran World Relief
ELCA Worldwide Relief Agency
 Book of Faith
Learn More about the ELCA Initiative
 Lutheran Youth Organization
ELCA Lutheran Youth Organization
 Centered Life
Connecting Sunday to Monday
 Lutheran Youth Organization - Lower Susquehanna
Synodical Youth Information
 Christmas International House
Official Web Site of the National CIH Program
 Lutherans Online
Connect with Other Lutherans Online
 Church World Service / CROP Walk
Charitable Giving that Makes a Difference
 Old Lutheran.com
Now there is a web site exclusively for Lutheran stuff!
 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Official Web Site of the ELCA
 Our Daily Bread
Daily Devotions
 God Pause
Daily E-Mail Devotions from Luther Seminary
 Prayer Ventures
Join with other Lutherans in Daily Prayer
 Heifer International
Charitable Giving that Makes a Difference
 Request a Prayer
Submit Your Prayer Request
 Lower Susquehanna Synod
Official Web Site of the Lower Susquehanna Synod
 Seeds for the Parish
Resource Newspaper for the ELCA
 Lower Susquehanna Synod Resource Center
Online Lending Catalog
 Sunday School Crafts
Activities, Crafts, Recipes and More
 Luther's Writings
Searchable Texts
 The Bible
Online Parallel Bibles
 Lutheran Camping Corporation
Official Lutheran Camping Web Site
 "The Lutheran" Magazine
Online Magazine
 Lutheran Disaster Relief
Lutherans acting in service in emergencies
 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Official Web Site ot Thrivent
 Lutheran Men in Mission
Official Web Site of Lutheran Men in Mission
 Thrivent Job Transition Assistance
Find educational, financial, emotional and spiritual resources
 Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
Official Seminary Web Site
 "Thrivent" Magazine
Online Magazine
 Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
Official Seminary Web Site
 Women of the ELCA
Official Web Site of WELCA
 "Lutheran Women Today" Magazine
Online Magazine
 

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