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
Storytelling is something I enjoy very much. As a reader, I get drawn into a story when an author helps me to get to the point where I can suspend disbelief, be absorbed into the story, and I become like Alice walking through the looking glass or Lucy stepping into and through a wardrobe.
This Sunday, I hope you are drawn into the second reading, Romans 7:14-25a. My hope is that you are drawn in to the point where the words of Paul touch a part of who you are and what your faith is about to say, “Paul! I know what you are saying! I can’t quite get it right. Thank you for saying what you said. That’s me…exactly!”
You may find this reading to be one you recall, one you find difficult to keep the parts straight, and you might just end up thinking some of this faith, this law and gospel, this relationship with God is a challenge with a most beautiful ending.
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.