Pumpkin Decorating
October 18 | 6:30-8:00pm

Pumpkin Decorating and “Dress for anything but Youth Group” - All kids from 5th grade - 12th grade are invited to come to our annual Pumpkin Decorating Night! This will take place on Sunday, October 18th from 6:30-8:00. Get creative because there will be a vote for the congregation’s favorite pumpkin! In addition to decorating, we invite you to “dress for anything but youth group.” Wear pajamas, a Halloween costume, work clothes, a sports uniform…anyting BUT typical youth group attire - get creative!

Our 3rd graders will receive their Bibles during Rally Day on September 13th. Bible class will begin on Sunday, September 20 from 4:45-6:00pm in the Meeting Room. This is a special class for both the students AND the parents! If you have not received a letter in the mail about this class but you are interested in attending, please reach out to Sarah Hembrook.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | 9:45-10:30 AM
DOWNSTAIRS IN CLASSROOMS

Youtherans LITE, our 5th and 6th grade youth group, will be kicking off on Sunday, September 20! We will meet every Sunday from 9:45-10:30am. Just head down the stairs and sign in at the table! We’ll take it from there! 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | 9:45-10:30 AM
DOWNSTAIRS IN CLASSROOMS

Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 20 from 9:45-10:30am. Just head down the stairs and sign in at the table! We’ll take it from there! 

Sunday School & Youtherans LITE Registration
Registration for Sunday school will take place on Sunday, September 13th for all children ages 3 - 6th grade! Be sure to stop by the registration table and get your kids all set for the program year! It’s sure to be another great one!

Sunday School Teacher Training
Sunday, August 23 | 9:45-10:30am | Classroom A

All Sunday school teachers, both new and returning, are invited to attend a teacher training session on Sunday, August 23rd from 9:45-10:30am in Classroom A. There are some exciting changes coming to Sunday school this fall and we want you to know exactly what’s going on! If you are unable to attend, please contact Sarah to set up a different time to meet with her!

Questions?
Contact Sarah Hembrook

Blessing of the Backpacks

Remember to bring along your backpacks to worship on Sunday, August 16 to get them blessed before school starts! Be sure to start school off on the right foot and remember that God is always with you - even in Math class!

Join us for a taco bar and vibrant worship to wrap up Wacky Wednesdays! All are asked to bring a side/dessert to share.

This event is part of our Wacky Wednesdays which will take place every Wednesday through the month of July! These events are fun for the whole family, so invite your friends and neighbors to join you!

This event is FREE, but we are asking families to donate school supplies for our friends at Dubois Elementary. For school supply list and all the details visit www.stjohns-springfield.org/wackywed

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook at shembrook@stjohns-springfield.org

Meet us at the Lucky Horseshoe field and cheer on the Shoes with St. John’s! Click below and use password wackywed to purchase tickets by July 14 to ensure you are sitting with St. John's!

Gates open at 5:30 PM | First pitch is at 6:30 PM

This event is part of our Wacky Wednesdays which will take place every Wednesday through the month of July! These events are fun for the whole family, so invite your friends and neighbors to join you!

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook at shembrook@stjohns-springfield.org

Join us for water slides, wading pools, sprinklers, and more! Oh, and there will be dinner!

This event is part of our Wacky Wednesdays which will take place every Wednesday through the month of July! These events are fun for the whole family, so invite your friends and neighbors to join you!

This event is FREE, but we are asking families to donate school supplies for our friends at Dubois Elementary. For school supply list and all the details visit www.stjohns-springfield.org/wackywed

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook at shembrook@stjohns-springfield.org

Come watch a movie under the stars! We’ll provide popcorn and drinks. BYOC (Bring Your Own Candy!)

This event is part of our Wacky Wednesdays which will take place every Wednesday through the month of July! These events are fun for the whole family, so invite your friends and neighbors to join you!

This event is FREE, but we are asking families to donate school supplies for our friends at Dubois Elementary. For school supply list and all the details visit www.stjohns-springfield.org/wackywed

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook at shembrook@stjohns-springfield.org

Join us for carnival games, balloon art, face painting, cotton candy, and hot dogs!

This event is part of our Wacky Wednesdays which will take place every Wednesday through the month of July! These events are fun for the whole family, so invite your friends and neighbors to join you!

This event is FREE, but we are asking families to donate school supplies for our friends at Dubois Elementary. For school supply list and all the details visit www.stjohns-springfield.org/wackywed

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook at shembrook@stjohns-springfield.org

Sunday School & Youtherans LITE Parent Meeting

Sunday, May 31 | 9:30am | Classroom C/D

All Sunday School and Youtherans LITE parents are invited to join us on Sunday, May 31 at 9:30 for a parent meeting in Classroom C/D. We want to know what your child enjoyed about Sunday School and/or Youtherans LITE, what could be improved, and hear other thoughts and ideas! We hope to have some nursery care for younger children during the meeting time, or children are welcome to join. Please stay tuned for more details on child care! We hope to see you all there!

Questions?
Contact Sarah Hembrook

MAY 17 | 6:30-7:30 PM | DOWNSTAIRS IN CLASSROOM C/D

The last day of Youtherans LITE will be May 17. It has been another amazing year, especially welcoming our 7th & 8th graders to join Youtherans LITE! We hope all 5th-8th graders will join us in May for a Bible Study, Fun and Fellowship!

All of our wonderful Sunday School teachers and Children’s Ministry volunteers are invited to a Thank You Luncheon on Sunday, May 17 at Noon. If you have not RSVP’d to the email, please do so ASAP! We hope to see you all there to thank you for your dedication to children’s ministry. We couldn’t do it without you! 

The last day of Sunday School will be May 17. It’s been an amazing program year! We have truly enjoyed every minute of the time we’ve had! Thank you for making it so wonderful! 

Sunday School takes a break for the Summer and will return in the Fall on Rally Day!

MAY 3 | 6:30-7:30 PM | DOWNSTAIRS IN CLASSROOM C/D

All 7th & 8th graders and friends and invited to join Youtherans LITE! Join us for Bible Study, Fun and Fellowship!

5TH-12TH GRADE FAMILY SUNDAY POTLUCK
All 5th-12th grade grade families are invited!

We will have our final family potluck on Sunday, April 26th at 5:15pm in the Parish Life Center (PLC). We will have a taco bar and will be partaking in our Annual Scavenger Hunt! Please bring a side or dessert to share! See you there!

Questions?
Contact Sarah Hembrook or Christie Lazarides

We will resume our meetings on April 19 from 6:30-7:30pm downstairs in Classrooms C/D! We look forward to seeing all of our 5th-8th graders there! Hopefully the weather will allow us some time for our favorite activity - GAGA BALL!

Questions?
Contact Sarah Hembrook
Director of Children and Family Ministries

CLASSES BEGIN APRIL 8 
6:00 - 7:30 PM IN THE MEETING ROOM 

Our first communion classes will begin on Wednesday, April 8 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. If you did not receive a letter in the mail with information and you are interested in having your child attend these classes, please reach out to Sarah Hembrook at shembrook@stjohns-springfield.org. 

APRIL 4 | 8:30-10:00 AM | PARISH LIFE CENTER 

Mark your calendars for our annual Easter Egg Hunt happening on Saturday, April 4 from 8:30-10:00. Donuts and fruit will be served followed by a children’s message and the big hunt! This is a rain or shine event! No need to register, just come enjoy the morning with us! 

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook at shembrook@stjohns-springfield.org. 

After a few months of holding Youtherans LITE during the Sunday School hour, we have decided to go back to evenings. We hope to see all of our 5th-8th graders at Youtherans LITE from 6:30-7:30 pm on Sunday, February 15th! We look forward to enjoying a longer time together and more time for activities and fellowship!

Questions?
Contact Sarah Hembrook
Director of Children and Family Ministries

Youtherans LITE field trip to Skateland

All of our 5th-8th graders are invited to join us for a field trip to Skateland on Sunday, February 1st from 1-3. The cost is $9 for entry and an additional $5 if skate rental is needed. Please send extra money for your child to purchase snacks or drinks. We will meet at St. Johns at 1:00 and head over to Skateland from there! Children can be picked up from St. John’s at 3:00. This is an RSVP event! Please email Sarah at shembrook@stjohns-springfield.org by January 25th if your child will be attending!

Due to the weather forecast we have decided to CANCEL the 5th-12th grade family Sunday Potluck this Sunday, January 25. We hope you stay safe and warm!

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook or Christie Lazarides

You are ALWAYS welcome to bring friends along to Sunday School or Youtherans LITE, but we encourage EVERYONE to bring a friend along on Sunday, January 18! We’ll have some extra special snacks, crafts, and fun that day! So, mark your calendars and plan to bring someone with you! We can’t wait to meet your friends!! 

Questions?
Contact Sarah Hembrook

Move Forward to The Manger this Christmas with St. John’s! Invite your friends, family members, neighbors, and co-workers to join us as well! Christmas is a great time to invite others to church, and share the love of Jesus with others.

10:00 a.m.
A festival Christmas Day worship service.
Includes Holy Communion. Located in Sanctuary.

(In-person only)

NOON
Christmas Day Dinner

If you will not be spending Christmas Day with family or friends, please join us for Christmas dinner at St. John’s! Ham, turkey, dinner rolls, and beverages will be provided. You are invited (but not required) to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

• 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship.

• Appetizers will be served right after worship.

• Meal will begin at NOON.

• Guests are welcome to stick around after dinner to visit and/or play board games until about 3:00 p.m.

Please make a reservation by through Realm by clicking above button or by calling the church office by December 21.

Move Forward to The Manger this Christmas with St. John’s! Invite your friends, family members, neighbors, and co-workers to join us as well! Christmas is a great time to invite others to church, and share the love of Jesus with others.

3:00 PM

Playful Praise Worship
An interactive worship experience designed especially for pre-school aged children and their families. Includes Holy Communion. Located in Parish Life Center.

(In-person only)

4:30 PM

Traditional Christmas Eve Worship
A traditional Christmas Eve worship service with Special Music prior to and during worship. Includes Holy Communion and the Service of Candle Lighting. Located in Sanctuary.

(In-person & Live-streamed on our YouTube/Facebook)

7:30 PM

Contemporary Christmas Eve Worship
A contemporary Christmas Eve worship service with music by our St. John’s Praise Team prior and during worship. Includes Holy Communion and the Service of Candle Lighting. Located in Parish Life Center.

(In-person & Live-streamed on our YouTube/Facebook)

11:00 PM

Traditional Christmas Eve Worship
A traditional Christmas Eve worship service with Special Music prior to worship and our St. John’s Bells of Glory and Chancel Choir during worship. Includes Holy Communion and the Service of Candle Lighting. Located in Sanctuary.

(In-person only)

Holy Communion is served at all worship services.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21  | 9:45-10:30 A.M. 
DOWNSTAIRS IN CLASSROOMS

Our preschool-4th graders will be celebrating Christmas during Sunday school hour on December 21st. We will have 2 special guests to talk about Christmas in their countries, and we’ll have a snack and watch a Veggie Tales Christmas movie!

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21  | 9:45-10:30 A.M. 
DOWNSTAIRS IN YOUTH ROOM 

Mark your calendars for December 21st! The 5th-8th graders will be having a Christmas party during Youtherans LITE! Dress in your ugliest Christmas sweaters and bring a white elephant gift FROM HOME to do a silly gift exchange with! We hope to see all the kids there! 

Questions? Contact Sarah Hembrook

Sunday School Christmas Program

Sunday, December 14 | 10:45am in the PLC

Mark your calendars for our annual Sunday School Christmas Program! The children will be sharing their gift of music with you as they tell the story of Jesus’ birth. Hope to see you there!

Questions?
Contact Sarah Hembrook
Director of Children and Family Ministries