We are
St. John
Lutheran Church
You are welcome here! Together, the newest person and the member who has been here the longest, everyone is a part of the Body of Christ, His believers. Please feel free to contact Pastor Bill Wrede or come any Sunday morning at 11:00.
St John’s Lutheran Church of Youngstown
Every Sunday Morning at St. John
Education
Bible Study for adults 10:00
Sunday School for the children at 10:15
Worship
Holy Communion first and third Sunday
Worship at 11:00
Refreshments and Conversation
Following worship. Held in the Fellowship Hall
Church office:
716.745.3443
stjohnyny@verizon.net
Pastor Bill Wrede:
718.902.8114
PastorBillJP@gmail.com
All are Welcome!
Rev. Bill Wrede
Transitional Interim Ministry Pastor
Saint John – Youngstown, New York
Saint Peter – Lockport/North Ridge, New York
718.902.8114
Facebook: Bill Wrede
We welcome ALL seeking the Word of God and the Love of Jesus Christ.
The level of congregational engagement will determine what is possible
There is much to be appreciated in our names. First, each of us has a name. Whether your name is common, a name given because the name has long been in your family, or if your name is a newly created name reflecting the creativity of your parents, you have a name. Our names may have first been whispered to us by our mothers as they held us soon after we were born. Some names we grow into. Some names seem to fit the person perfectly.
A member of a congregation I served had the surname “Nordstrom.” No, not that Nordstrom, or at least not as far as he was able to trace. Later in life, this Mr. Nordstrom needed assistance, especially when it came to banking, going to the hospital, and the like. I admit (confess), that a combination of wearing a clerical collar (pastor shirt) and saying with confidence and respect, “Mr. Nordstrom would appreciate….” helped get people to assist Mr. Nordstrom. If asked with awe in the person’s voice, “He’s really ‘Mr. Nordstrom?’” I would respond, “Yes, it’s on his ID.”
There’s no faking it or claiming a relationship with an earthly family to get us priority treatment, at least it doesn’t matter when you are ready to enter life eternal. Your name is written in the Book of Life. Your name is there not by birth, but rebirth, by adoption, as a Christian. Read Romans 9:1-13 for more.
Pastor Bill Wrede
Our Mission Statement
We, the members of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Youngstown, New York, are dedicated to the worship of the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe the Bible was written by the inspiration of God and are committed to spreading this Word throughout the community and the world. With the help of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we will continue to grow in our efforts to bring others to know of His unfailing love for His people.