Great News - on November 29th !!!
The Bishop of the NEPA synod of the ELCA, Samuel Zieser will conduct the 9:30AM service at St. John’s Nanticoke, Sunday, November 29th. Bishop Zeiser will retire at the end of the year. He served as pastor at St. John’s for his first call and was anxious to be back at St. John’s for this occasion. The Bishop will also officiate over First Holy Communion for several of our youth. We invite all members to attend, wear masks, and welcome Bishop Zeiser.
Note: There will be only the 9:30AM service at St. John’s for the Bishop’s visit.
St. John's Community Halloween Event- October 31
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 231 State St, Nanticoke will sponsor a free, outdoor Community Halloween event Sunday, October 31. ‘Trick or Treat’ candy and refreshments will be distributed from 5 PM to 7:30 PM at the church. Please come out and enjoy this community event. All are welcome to join in the fun. For more info, please email, NanticokeLutheran@gmail.com or on the web, http://nanticokelutheran.org.
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Ice Cream Social and Concert
Friday, July 22nd
featuring: Artist and singer/songwriter - Yvonne Hartman
Ice Cream Social and Concert
Friday, July 22nd
featuring: Artist and singer/songwriter - Yvonne Hartman
Lutheran Day Picnic at St. Paul's Mountaintop
September 11th
Camp Fire Nights
7PM, August 12th
September 9th
October 14th
Enjoy your friends while relaxing around a campfire on the church grounds
Camp Fire Nights
7PM, August 12th
September 9th
October 14th
Enjoy your friends while relaxing around a campfire on the church grounds
Sunday Service
9:00 AM
Fasnacht Dinner - March 2nd -Noon
Annual Fasnacht Dinner will be served at noon, donations appreciated for a local food bank. The menu will be Homemade meatloaf, mashed potatoes , gravy and green beans. Dessert will be traditional 'donuts' !!
Please sign up in the Narthex!
Join Pastor Shaffer for prayer at the following February times, also a list of Office hours and Alternative Worship services.
February 13th: Office Hours 1-4:45 PM, Vesper Service at 4:45 PM
February 18th: 9 AM Matin Service
February 26th: 12 Noon Prayer (Text: Suffrages 1), Office Hours 12:30 - 3 PM
March 5th (Ash Wednesday): * Office Hours 2 - 4:30, Vesper Service 5 PM, Ash Wednesday Holy Communion 7PM
St. John Lutheran Church
Community & Worship- Everyone Belongs
231 State Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Church/Pastor: 570-735-8531
Since 1882, St. John Lutheran Church has been a place for members of the Greater Nanticoke area to come together and worship as part of a strong, loving community. Our worship expresses the unity of the people of God and their continuity with Christians across the ages. In the liturgical tradition are the gestures, songs, and words by which Christians have identified themselves and each other.
We’re always happy to see you and warmly welcome visitors.
About
OUR CHURCH
When you are sitting in a pew at our church you become a full participant in our liturgy. Worship is the work of the people, and at St. John's Lutheran Church, we understand that our worship is a holy work we create with God and with each other.
Our services are aimed to engage you in an experience that will stay with you for a long time. It is not just our worship, but it is our unique community that makes us worth the visit and for many, it is what calls them to stay. We have remained close with our neighborhood through many changes over the years since our founding in 1882. We hear our call to remain in this place and always serve God's people. Get to know us.
We would like to get to know you!
Meet Our Pastor- The Reverend Megan Shaffer
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Hello and greetings in the name of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; I am excited to serve the Nanticoke area as Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church. I have my Masters of Divinity from Luther House of Study (Kairos University) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Misericordia University. In addition to my theological education, I bring a wealth of experience in managing local municipal government non-profit grant writing and owning a small business.
David and I have five children aged twelve to twenty. Since my time at Misericordia, I have been actively doing ministry in various forms for the last twenty years. I am passionate about disciple-making, teaching, caring for our congregation, and liturgists. I am discerning a Doctor of Ministry in Liturgical Study.
In my spare time, I love to engage in fiber arts. I spin my yarn, knit, crochet, and weave during the colder months, often creating gifts for others. I also enjoy quilting. When the weather is warmer, you can find me outside, hiking and kayaking along Fishing Creek, the Susquehanna, or the Schuylkill River. I also have a passion for gardening and taking care of my koi pond.
I am filled with excitement and anticipation for the journey ahead, eager to see where the Lord calls us to serve together. I look forward to meeting all of you in worship.
Events
Fasnacht Dinner - March 2nd -Noon
Annual Fasnacht Dinner will be served, donations appreciated for a local food bank. The menu will be Homemade meatloaf, mashed potatoes , gravy and green beans. Dessert will be traditional 'donuts' !!
Please sign up in the Narthex!
Ash Wednesday Service
and imposition of ashes
March 5th at 7PM
After Each Service
We invite everyone for Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea and sweets in the Getz Gathering room after worship. Enter by by the door to the right of the altar.
Contact Pastor
Megan Shaffer
at 570-735-8531
St. John Lutheran, 231 State Street, Nanticoke
Help with our Gofundme for Bell restoration
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The bells of St John's arrived in Nanticoke Pennsylvania by train in 1899, and were transported to the church by horse drawn wagon. The Bells were cast that same year by C. S. Bell Foundry in Hillsboro, Ohio and have been ringing out ever since. The health, integrity of these bells are in need of maintenance. The cast bells of many churches of Nanticoke Pennsylvania rang out to the community with the Angelus Prayer call 3 times daily. Sadly, out of 8 churches that did so St John's is currently one of two remaining, and the only church to do so by hand. We are a small congregation and do not wish our tower to fall silent to tradition and the beauty of hearing the bells echo off the mountains. Your thoughtful gift and generosity are appreciated. Please Help Keep Saint John's Bells Ringing!
St. John Lutheran Church 231 State St. Nanticoke, PA. 18634-2303
We welcome your Input!
Our pastor and parishioners are always happy to answer any questions about our Outreach, Church services, Life Event Planning, or Membership. Looking forward to seeing you at church and our many events.
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sign-up, or tickets!
231 State Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Church (570) 735-8531
Interested in finding out more about the faith? Please contact Pastor Megan Ann Shaffer Church: 570-735-8531
for any pastoral needs or to schedule a visit.
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