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.
A Message from Pastor Bill Wrede
The level of congregational engagement will determine what is possible
The last Sunday of May, I touched on doubting in my message. “They worshiped Him, but some doubted.” That’s it. Nothing more was said or made of the fact that some about to see Jesus ascend into heaven doubted. Doubting can be frightening if we sense we are losing our faith. Life happens and, while we still believe, we can have doubts.
Starting in June, we will spend time over the summer looking at Paul’s letter to the people in Rome. Over the course of the weeks ahead, we will remember that Paul had his own challenges, his period of disbelief, his time of persecuting Christians. When we read Matthew 28, nothing was recorded for us to read about the doubters becoming stronger in their faith. Reading Romans 4:13-25, we will hear about Abraham and Sarah. We have a lot in common with the two of them. Faith to believe God’s promises.
God keeps His word, His promises. When we pray, we commit our wants, our needs, our doubting to His care and how He will lead. Many, many years have passed since the time of Abraham and Sarah, but God is faithful. God will do it.
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.