St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Avenue 
Forest Park, IL 60130 
(708)366-3226

Map and Directions 

Worship Services

Sundays 
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 
10:00 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Subject to change - Please check calendar

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http://www.waltheracademy.org

St. John supports Walther Lutheran Academy  - Christian Education in Forest Park

 

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www.lcms.org

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A Brief Introduction to the Sunday School Ministry at St. John Lutheran Church

Children have a variety of interests, skills and learning preferences. This is why we have adopted an exciting and creative approach to Sunday School—the “Workshop Rotation Model”.   One Bible story is presented over the course of several weeks through a variety of stations. Each station involves the children in different learning activities such as art, cooking, drama, music, games, puppets, video, storytelling, computers, science, etc. The schedule and room assignments are listed in Worship bulletin each Sunday. Children age 3 through 6th grade are invited to participate.

Here is how it works:

  • Spaces are transformed into interesting, interactive workshop stations
  • Classes rotate to a different station each week and experience the Bible story in different ways
  • Repetition helps memory retention and provides opportunities for in-depth exploration
  • Children love the variety and want to come
  • Adult “Guides” stay with each age group throughout the year, providing continuity and nurturing to their students
  • Classes are on Sunday mornings from 10:00-10:45.

 

While we want our children to have fun in Sunday School, that is not the most important consideration for using this model of Sunday School. We want our children to have a saving relationship with the Lord and to grow in their faith and to put their trust in God. 

The Sunday School offering will be collected and used to welcome a refugee family.  Click here to read the letter that details this mission.

 

Salvation Stations—A Journey of Faith
Year’s Focus: Confession and Absolution of Sins 

Story: Good Friday

 

Rotation Schedule & Location

 

Guides

Opening

Art-

Art Studio
Lucy Osterlundeh

Computer

Room 204

Marybeth Jonees
 

 

Mission Project

 

Cathy Walz

 

Mar 10

Adriene Kribales

Heidi Sharber

Carla Luttinen

Grades 3-6th


 

Prek-2nd

No Class

 

Mar 17

Adriene Kribales

Heidi Sharber

Carla Luttinen

Prek-2nd

Grades 3rd-6th

No Class

 

Mar 24

Adriene Kribales

Heidi Sharber

Carla Luttinen

No Class

No Class

Prek-2nd

Grades 3rd-6th


Source of our forgiveness is the act

that Christ died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins.

 

[Jesus said] ”for this is my blood of the covenant,

which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”

--Matthew 26: 28

Catechism Connection

When the pastor forgives sins, in Whose name does he do so?

The pastor does so in the name of Jesus.

How has Jesus rescued us from the punishment for our sins?

Jesus redeemed us with His holy and precious blood, and with His innocent suffering and death upon the cross. 

How does this connect to the Bible story? 

Because of our sins, we deserve the punishment for sin:  physical death and spiritual death (hell).  Jesus took that punishment n Himself.  Jesus suffered and died on the cross so that our sins, and the sins of the whole world, would be forgiven. Our sins are forgiven in the name of Jesus because Jesus is the One who made that forgiveness possible.

 
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