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
The names of cities help us locate a specific place. Whatever you might think of The Simpsons, that satirical television show has been running for nearly 40 years. I mention that program since it is set in “Springfield,” but no matter how hard people try to say it’s this or that “Springfield,” it’s not. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there are currently 93 populated places named Springfield in the United States. What about “Jerusalem?” There are at least 20 cities in the U.S. with the name “Jerusalem.”
I would like you to think of two Jerusalems. One is a physical place. The other is harder to pin down but, like Springfield in the Simpson’s, we know a lot about it because we’ve heard so much about it. The first Jerusalem is the one mentioned in Matthew 16:21-28, our gospel reading for this Sunday. That Jerusalem was the number one destination Jesus was traveling to—where He would suffer, die, and rise again.
The second Jerusalem is heaven. The “New” Jerusalem. Hymn 673 in Lutheran Service Book is “Jerusalem, My Happy Home.” As we recently gathered to thank God for 125 years of His faithfulness, we rejoice and are grateful for His Church in every location that fortifies all believers on their journey to heavenly Jerusalem.
“O Christ, do Thou my soul prepare
For that bright home of love
That I may see Thee and adore
With all Thy saints above.”
LSB 673 stanza 6
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.