St John Evangelical Lutheran Church
302 W. Holmes Street
Office Address:
1320 Oak Street
Chester, Illinois 62233
618-826-3545
St. John Lutheran School
224 West Holmes Street
Chester, Illinois 62233
618-826-4345
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:45
Brotherhood of the Cross Men's Ministry
Men need Jesus.
Men who follow Jesus need brothers in Christ.
StJLC Men's Ministry aims to bring men together as brothers for...
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Time in the Word & Prayer: Bible Study Breakfast the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of each month, 6:00am-6:50am at the Chester McDonald's
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Mutual Conversation & Support
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Service to Church & Community
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Fun!
Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML)
The LWML at St. John Lutheran Church welcome all women to join them in service to the church and our community. Activities include weekly quilting, annual bake sales, rummage sales, and large service projects. To learn more about the LWML, contact the church office.
Parent Teacher League (PTL)
The PTL is made up of teachers and parents of children at St. John Lutheran School. The PTL plans and organizes the Annual Dinner Auction held each fall, the annual Christmas Bazaar held the first Saturday in December, an annual Spaghetti Dinner held during Lent and other fundraisers throughout the year. Funds raised by the PTL support the purchase of needed equipment, educational materials, and items needed by the school. To learn more about the PTL, contact the School Office.
Jail Ministry
Each week, two of our members go to the local jail to share Jesus Christ. They visit with those who are either awaiting trial, release, or are serving shorter sentences for crimes for they have already been convicted. We praise God that they bring the comforting Good News of Jesus to those who are struggling with consequences of their sins.