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Pastor Bjorn Bakke and family
Pastor Bjorn Bakke and family
Thank you for visiting our church's website. We believe that there has never been a better time to serve Jesus and receive the word of Christ. We'd be happy for you to make this your place of worship, and feel free to ask any questions you'd like. St. John's is a welcoming, bible-centered church in rural McLeod County. God has richly blessed and continues to bless this small country church. 2025 is the 160th anniversary of our existence as a congregation. Given our rich history, we continue to look forward to what the Lord will do in and through us as a congregation for decades to come. The leaders and members of our church are deeply committed to biblical truth and a desire to honor the Lord Jesus Christ in all that we do and stand for. If you have a chance to visit our church, I trust, you too will sense that the Spirit of God inhabits this place and this people.

Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

 

Worship Information

This Sunday: 9am Bible Study, 10:30am Worship

Regular Sunday worship services are held each Sunday at 10:30am. Adult Bible Study and Children's Sunday School meet Sunday mornings from September thru May; the children meet at 9:15am, and the adults meet at 9:00am.

Worship services are 9:30am during the Summer (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend).


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Education and Groups

Sunday School

Sunday school classes are held each Sunday morning from September through May before the worship service for ages three through adults.

Contact: Jodi Sanken – 320-894-5189 or djmmsanken@gmail.com

Youth Group

The youth group at St. John's church meets approximately once a month year round. The meetings are simply a gathering of Christian friends ranging from 5th to 12th graders. The meeting dates and times vary depending on the meeting or activity planned.

Contact: Andrea Wigern – 320-552-1292

Choir

The St. John's Choir practices and sings weekly September through May.

Contact: Mary Huebert – 320-864-4724

Women's Guild

In 1905 the Women's Guild was organized. The guild, which is open to all the women in the church, meets monthly. The guild organizes the annual Christmas Family Night Program and Potluck, prepares plates for the shut-ins, and oversees funeral luncheons and various other things for the church through the year.

Contact: Julie Karl – 320-583-0328

Church Council

The St. John's church council is made up of 6 members of the congregation elected by the congregation. The council meets monthly to discuss the Lord's direction for the church and oversee the affairs of the church.

Contact: David Swift – 320-296-1305 or Dave@swiftgang.net