St. John Lutheran Church

3937 Canal Street

New Orleans, LA  70119

Phone: (504) 482-2118       Fax: (504) 482-2101

Office Email: SJLC2@bellsouth.net

Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Babin

Head Elder: Mr. Doug Nodurft

Congregational President: Mr. George Kleinpeter

 

 

Sunday Morning Schedule

8:00 a.m.        Adult Bible Class

(Adults & High School Age Youth)

Sunday School

(Children: Age 3 – Middle School)

9:00 a.m.        Coffee / Fellowship

9:30 a.m.        Worship Service

 

 

Special Services

Noon & 6:30 p.m.                 Every Wed. During Advent

7:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.        Christmas Eve

 

*Further information about any of the events listed on this page may be obtained by contacting the church office. 

 

Upcoming Events…

 

Advent Services

Join us on our journey through the Advent season as we look at Dreams of Christmas: Visions in the Night Proclaim the Savior.  We will follow Matthew's story of Christ's birth through the dreams of Joseph and the Wise Men.  Our midweek Advent services will be on Wednesday, December 3, 10 and 17 at Noon and 6:30 pm.  Come and worship with us as we proclaim the Savior's birth!

 

Live Nativity

Our annual Live Nativity is scheduled for the night of December 19^th.  The night begins with the story of the birth of Jesus told using verse and song while live actors recreate the scene around a manger on Canal St.  The activities then move into the church where musical performances by our school children and professionals may be enjoyed and traditional Christmas Carols are sung by all.  A second live retelling of the Christmas Story is then presented outside.

Light refreshments are offered and pony rides for the children will also be available.

 

Christmas Angels Project

St. John’s Christmas Angels project this year is to assist the members of the St. John Lutheran Church in Galveston, TX.   The church was deeply affected by Hurricane Ike and is trying to reestablish the building as well as the membership.   An appeal is being made to our congregation to help with collection towards the purchase of gift cards for the St. John Galveston members.    

 

Annual /Ongoing Events

 

Evangelism Committee Activities

Pot Luck Dinners

Our Evangelism Committee has been known to organize some good old fashioned pot luck dinners with some very interesting twists!  Join us and find out how much fun this can be!

 

Live Nativity

Our Live Nativity happens each December.  The night begins with the story of the birth of Jesus told using verse and song while live actors recreate the scene around a manger on Canal St.  The activities then move into the church where musical performances by our school children and professionals may be enjoyed and traditional Christmas Carols are sung by all.  A second live retelling of the Christmas Story is then presented outside.

Light refreshments are offered and pony rides for the children are usually a big hit!

 

Social Ministry Activities …

 

Blood Drive

St. John’s semi-annual Blood Drives are held each October and April.  The contributions of everyone who participates are much appreciated.  

 

Thanksgiving Baskets

Canned goods are collected throughout the month of November for St. John’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive.   Paper bags decorated by the school children are distributed to the congregation as a reminder to bring nonperishable items.  The food baskets are distributed the week of Thanksgiving to those who would benefit from receiving them. 

 

Property Maintenance Committee Activities….

 

Work Days

Volunteer work days are scheduled for every second Saturday of each month.  All are welcomed to join in the “fun” between 9:00 a.m. and noon as we help maintain our campus.  A variety of jobs are available to accommodate all skill levels.  Contact the church office for more specific information about jobs to be done.  It takes a congregation to run a church! 

 

Katrina Repairs Update: 

Gym / Fellowship Center

The gym floor is finished and looking great!  The restrooms are under construction and should be completed before the end of the year.  Painting and other minor projects are still needed to complete this building.  

 

Men’s Club Activities…

Golf Tournament

Each fall the Men’s Club hosts a golf tournament at Timberlake Country Club.  Food, drink and prizes add to the fun as funds are raised for various activities of the church.

 

Dinners / Breakfasts

Various dinners and holiday breakfasts are prepared when our Men’s Club takes over the kitchen and starts cooking! 

 

Other Events….

 

Family Fest

Do you need a place to stand and watch the Endymion Parade?  Join us on the Saturday before Mardi Gras for our annual Family Fest!  It’s a great family oriented event which includes food and drink booths, face painting for the kids, tables where you can sit and relax and best of all, restrooms!