Thank You For Giving

The ministries of St. John Lutheran Church thrive thanks to your generous donations. You can be a part of these ministries by contributing goods, time, or money to support their efforts. Below is a list of current needs as of August 21, 2024. One key ministry is the assembly of Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Kits, which are prepared and distributed each October. Your support is invaluable in making these efforts possible.

FOOD BANK: Canned Vegetables and Soup

PERSONAL CARE KIT ITEMS: ONE lightweight bath-size towel (approximately 27” to 52”), dark color recommended, TWO or THREE bath-size bars of soap equaling 8-9 oz., any brand, in original wrapping, ONE adult-size toothbrush in it’s original packaging, ONE sturdy large-toothed comb (no picks), and ONE metal nail clippers (attached file optional).

SCHOOL KIT ITEMS: FOUR 70-sheet notebooks of wide or college-ruled paper approximately 10 1/2”, no loose -leaf paper, ONE 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeter on one side and inches on the other, ONE pencil sharpener, ONE blunt scissors (safety scissors), ONE 2 1/2” eraser, FIVE unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure with a rubber band, FIVE black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure with a rubber band, ONE box of 16 or 24 crayons.

BABY KIT ITEMS: ONE sweater with cap or hooded sweatshirt, TWO lightweight cotton t-shirts (no onesies) sizes 3-24 months, TWO receiving blankets, medium weight cotton, flannel, or crocheted, up to 52”, FOUR cloth diapers, must be flat fold, can be found at Target and Walmart, TWO pairs of socks, One very dark hand towel, TWO 4-5 oz bars of gentle soap in original wrapping, ie. Ivory, and TWO diaper pins.

MONETARY DONATIONS are also appreciated towards any of these kits.

Items may be dropped off at the church during office hours Tuesday or Thursday from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m or placed in the appropriate bins located at the rear of the sanctuary.