The public is invited to join St. John’s and Mt. Olive Lutheran Churches for a joint meal and worship service to celebrate the ascension of Christ.  Please come to St. John’s, Florence on Thursday, May 5th.  All are welcome to join in the meal to be served at 5:30 pm with worship to follow at 6:30 pm.  The guest preacher will be Pastor Stephen Lehman.  We look forward to seeing you there!

St. John’s Lutheran Church will host their annual community Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  This meal is free to all people in the community. Hunters are welcome!

Come join us to celebrate the festival of the Reformation and once again rejoice that we have the truth of God’s word as the unchangeable bedrock of our saving faith.  With the sure word of God as our foundation, we have perfect confidence in the truth of our Lord and the truth of our own salvation by Jesus Christ alone!

Our worship service will begin at 4pm Central Time at Grace Lutheran in Powers, MI.  Following the service there will be fellowship time with a potluck meal.  Please bring a cold dish to share.

There will be a children’s party on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm  for 3-year-olds through 6th grade.

God’s Bounty – Harvest Party will be held in the Fellowship Hall.  Students can ride the school bus over.  Activities include music, gifts, crafts, games, treats, and praise to God for our blessings!

Please join in the fun!  Mark your calendar for Oct 21st!  See you there!!

The annual church picnic will be held out at Sunset Lake in Iron River, MI on Sunday, July 12th at 10am. There will be no worship service at any tri-parish church this year, only the one service in the park. There will be a potluck meal following the service, so please bring a dish to share! You’ll also want to bring your own beverages and folding chairs (there are a limited amount of picnic tables available).

Park location:

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From either Crystal Falls or Iron River, leave town on US2.  Turn north on Reiman Rd by Luckey’s Sport shop (that’s a left if you’re coming from Iron River, a right if you’re coming from Crystal Falls). You’ll know you’re close to this turn when the speed limit drops to 45.  Follow Reiman Rd until you reach the lake.  There will be parking to the left and the pavilion just beyond the playground.

The dates for our 2015 VBS have been set!  VBS will be held July 27th to July 31st from 9 am to 11:30 am.  All children from ages 4 to rising grade 5 are welcome.  We also welcome anyone interested in being a helper!  The theme will be “Bird Tales”.  There will be Bible lessons centered around Jesus, crafts, singing, snacks and games.  Anyone interested can call 715-528-3337 for more information.

Beginning May 9th, St. Paul’s worship will be held on Saturdays at 4:30pm.

The pattern of services for Holy Week and Easter will be the same as last year. Maundy Thursday worship will be at St. Mark’s at 6:00 pm. Good Friday worship will be at St. John’s at 6:30 pm. Easter services will be at the normal times for Sunday worship.

Seven children, three parents, and five helpers attended the “Jesus Loves Me” Valentine Party on Feb 11, 2015.  Above, Miss Bette led arts & crafts including a Valentine to our missionaries by the children.  Miss Ginger led in music accompanied by blow up guitars.  Miss Rachel led in games, twangers, and Bible verses.  Everyone enjoyed Valentine cupcakes and juice and a good time was had by all.  Thank you to the helpers and all who attended!

There will be a “Jesus Loves Me” Valentine party at St. John’s Church for children aged 3—11 on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 3:30—5:00 PM. Feel free to invite any children you know who would be able to attend, and remember parents are also welcome! Join us for stories, games, songs, treats and fun. For more information see the posted announcement or call 715-528-3337.