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
Giving gifts and receiving gifts is one of the things that, hopefully, brings a smile to our face and joy to our hearts. You may have more than a few very special things that you have kept recently or things you have cherished for your entire life. Even knowing that these gifts are for us now and that God has something abundantly better for us in the life to come, the preciousness of these gifts is legitimate and worthy of our appreciation.
Since gifts generally involve some thought and searching for what we want to give, we get great joy when we see the person receive the gift and express their appreciation. That’s the way we like it. We can belabor, mourn, that written thank-you notes might not happen like they used to. Is gratitude still there? It might be said that the expression of joy and the gift being appreciated are essential to the whole process. I believe that’s the case. No wonder it’s so disheartening, so sad, so crushing, if we see a very thoughtful and well-intended gift go unused or, even worse, thrown out.
The reading in the Gospel of Matthew 25:14-30, what gifts has God given to you as His precious child? These gifts include the salary or pension or other income you receive. Truly, God’s gifts are about everything, our individual skills, the best part of our personalities, our interests whether they be hobbies or sports or creative expressions, and who we are as His redeemed people. How can every last bit of how we have been gifted promote the gospel and demonstrate we not only appreciate the gift but use it to God’s glory?
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.