MINISTRY IS FAITH IN ACTION
GROWING FAITH
'Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace.' - Martin Luther
Faith in Jesus Christ is meant to be active and evolving throughout our entire lives.
CARING RELATIONSHIPS
Through the incarnation, God chose to dwell among us in flesh and bone. Through caring relationships, we become the hands, feet and heart of Christ.
ACTIVE SERVICE
In the Kingdom of God there is no hunger or thirst, nakedness or oppression. We enact a tiny glimpse of God's kingdom as we serve our neighbors.
GENUINE HOSPITALITY
Biblical hospitality goes beyond our world's understanding of being a good host. True hospitality welcomes the newcomer and the estranged with genuine love.
GROWING FAITH
FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Milestones + We celebrate the major events of life in light of God's promise. Milestone Ministry includes baptism, first communion, confirmation, blessing of backpacks, bible presentation, graduations and more! Let's celebrate life together.
Sunday School + Pre-K - 6th grade children explore faith through crafts, cooking, Bible study, art, music. First Sunday of the month (September - May) from 3-5 p.m.at St. John in Rutersville.
Day Camp + We partner with Lutherhill Ministries for an action-packed week of faith formation.
Day Camp for the summer of 2024 is July 22-26. Rising PreK4 - 6th graders will explore the summer theme, REAL.Wonder. Click here to register.
FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS
Breakfast Bible Study Group + Saturdays at John Burkland’s Party Barn. Breakfast is provided at 8 a.m. Study beginning at 8:30 am. Attend in person or by Zoom. Contact Phil Oestreich for more information.
Women of the ELCA + The ladies of WELCA meet monthly for Bible study, fellowship and ministry meeting. Each of our three WELCA groups has outreach projects which include making quilts for Lutheran World Relief, food drives for the local AMEN Food Pantry and much more. For information contact the SLM office.
CARING RELATIONSHIPS
CARE TEAM
Members of the Care Team visit those who are ill and aging, esuring they stay connected and feel loved. One Sunday a month, Lutheran congregations in Fayette County host worship at the La Grange long term care facilities.
HOME COMMUNION
In addition to regular visits by the pastor, our homebound members also have the opportunity to receive Holy Communion from worship. Trained Communion Visitors take bread and wine, which has been blessed during worship on the first Sunday of each month, to our homebound members.
BUNCO GROUP
A monthly gathering for friendship and fun! The evening starts with dinner at 6 P.M. followed by Bunco, dessert and a game of Left, Right, Center (LCR). No experience necessary to play. Bring 3- one-dollar bills to play LCR, after the game we select a local charity for to support. Contact the SLM office for date and location.
ACTIVE SERVICE
A local resale shop in La Grange. This non-profit ministry takes people's gently used clothes, furniture, toys, etc. and sells them to local residents. All the proceeds are distributed to local charities to enhance their good work. SLM members volunteer to sort, price and sell items in the store.
AMEN FOOD PANTRY
Area Ministry for Emergency Needs (AMEN) is the food pantry for Fayette County residents. Local residents receive non-perishable items as well as fresh produce, dairy and meat. SLM members volunteer at the local food pantry as well as mobile food trucks in Fayetteville and Waldeck.
Each October and March, thousands of people come to Warrenton and surrounding towns for Antique Weekend. St. John is right in the middle of the fun! Warrenton members host a food booth, offering tasty meals to hungry shoppers. SLM members from all four congregations park cars, sale baked goods and help in the food booth to raise funds for ministry in Fayette County.
GENUNIE HOSPITALITY
WORSHIP
Biblical hospitality comes to life when we gather for worship. Whether it is your first time in worship, you have been away for a while or you are new to town - you are welcome in our SLM churches. We gather for worship in each church on Sundays. Four or five times a year, all SLM churches get together for a joint worship. Check out the What We Believe section for information on our worship style.