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
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
The Season of Easter continues into May. We then have three big Sundays right in a row. Here are a few thoughts for your reflection as each of these special Sundays of the Church Year arrives.
Ascension (translated) – May 17 – Forty days after Easter, Jesus ascended into heaven. At His ascension, Jesus left us with directions telling us what to do until He comes on the last day. We call that command “The Great Commission.” Make disciples. Since Ascension is actually on May 14, a Thursday, we move or “translate” the festival to a Sunday. Pentecost – May 24 – God sends His Holy Spirit, the comforter, the paraclete, the third person of the Trinity, our advocate. Some Christians may wrestle with the power and, to some extent, the mystery of the Holy Spirit. Tradition in many churches is to wear red to church that day. (Yes, the color of the paraments and my stole will be red.)
The Holy Trinity – May 31 – We, Saint John and Saint Peter, will gather at Saint Peter (4169 Church Road in Lockport/North Ridge) for worship and fellowship that day. While there is no way for me to adequately explain the Trinity, we’ll follow a tradition long held in the church of reading the Athanasian Creed together.
There is more!
Jesus sends us with the Great Commission. The Holy Spirit is in each of us and has been there since our baptism. Each service, we call on the name of our triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to come. Saint John and Saint Peter are headed into a time of serious evaluation and serious discussion about the dual parish as we seek God’s will for life and ministry together. Spring for our congregations means opening our hearts, committing to have them cleansed of sin, and having them filled with the Holy Spirit as Team Saint John and Saint Peter boldly confront challenges and, washed in the blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ, work together for the good of all and to bring honor and glory to God’s name.
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.