Serving God | Serving Others |
Due to the ongoing sidewalk replacement project, we will NOT be able to use the front entrances for worship on Sunday, October 18. We will be using the Chapel entrance door on River Street to access the church. It will be marked by an orange cone with an “ENTER HERE” sign. An usher will be posted at that entrance to assist you beginning at 8:30AM. If the door is not open, please “knock, and the door will be opened for you” (Matthew 7:7). The parking lot will be available for our use. Thank you in advance for your patience as we complete this much-needed improvement.
This Week
@ Saint John's
SATURDAY | October 17
8:00AM Men's Breakfast
@ Perry Inn, Schoemakersville
SUNDAY | October 18
21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:00AM Chancel Singers
9:00AM Worship Service
Timothy Gipe, Worship Leader
10:00AM Joyful Ringers
2:30PM - Schuylkill Association
@ Christ Church, Barnesville
TUESDAY | October 20
9:00AM-2:00PM Church Office
THURSDAY | October 22
9:00AM-2:00PM Church Office
Call ahead for Office access.
October 2026
Altar Guild
Upcoming
Services & Events
SUNDAY | October 25
REFORMATION SUNDAY
8:30AM Coffee & Conversation
9:00AM Worship Service
Rev. Mark Dewald, Worship Leader
10:00AM Sunday School
TUESDAY | October 27
4:00PM Consistory Meeting
SUNDAY | November 01
ALL SAINTS DAY
8:30AM Chancel Singers
9:00AM Holy Communion Service
Rev. Mark Dewald, Worship Leader
10:00AM Joyful Ringers
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP OR
ONE OF OUR EVENTS!
We invite you
to worship with us!
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PARKING - A small parking lot is located next to the church and can be accessed from River Street, which runs behind the church building. Ample on-street parking can also be found on East Main Street and Dock Street. Parking is also available in both Sovereign Bank and M&T Bank parking lots (Sunday mornings only).
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ENTERING THE CHURCH - You may use either entrance doors on the front of the building. Once inside, you will find a friendly greeter who will direct you to the Sanctuary, which is located on Level Two (or the Chapel on Level One if our service is being held there). If you need the elevator, they will assist you. Restrooms are located on the Ground Level.
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ENTERING THE SANCTUARY/CHAPEL - An usher will give you a worship bulletin to guide you through the service. Children's activity bags are also available. Offering plates are located on a stand inside each Sanctuary entrance (or just outside the Chapel).
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DURING THE SERVICE - Please be mindful that the service is being recorded for those who are viewing online. If we are celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion, the elements (bread and wine/juice) will be distributed by the ushers. The Mite Family Room is available in the rear of the Sanctuary for those who have difficulty sitting for longer periods of time.
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LEAVING THE SANCTUARY/CHAPEL - At the end of the service, you may spend a few moments in prayerful reflection during the postlude music or exit using either of the stairwells. If you need the elevator, an usher will assist you.
FROM THE
CONSISTORY PRESIDENT
October 2026
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or dismayed,
for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
~ Joshua 1:9
As we move into the autumn season, Saint John's continues to be a very busy place! Thank you to everyone who supported our annual Gift & Basket Raffle! It was another very successful fundraiser. In October, we begin a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Strunck Memorial Hall (our church building).
Replacement of the concrete plaza across the front of the church including the steps leading to the parking lot is to be completed in mid-October. Additionally, a few stained glass windows that have deflection are being repaired and all Sanctuary windows have been washed and the frames repainted in a striking dark trim to contrast with the vibrant glass. Planning has also begun for the relocation for the Music Library from Level 3 to the new Music Room on Level 1.
We are also settling in to the regular routine including Sunday School and choir rehearsals on alternating Sundays. Please check the weekly schedule. This month, there are several opportunities to be a part of the ministry of our church. On Sunday, October 03, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. We will also hold our Fall Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, October 10. Harvest Home will be the focus of worship on Sunday, October 11. During the month of October we will be collecting non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. On October 25, we will commemorate the Protestant Reformation with a special worship service preceded by Coffee & Conversation. That morning, we will have several of our founding documents on display.
Worship reminds us that we matter to God. Community reminds us that we matter to each other.
Timothy Gipe
Consistory President