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New Website Is Here

St John's Admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:17:52 +0000

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St. John's New Website

St John's Admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:07:05 +0000

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Thy Will Be Done

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 13:33:10 +0000

Sigh...

Something to seriously think about

Craig Toerpe — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:00:51 +0000

Back in April of 2014, Josh and Monica Griebel, parents of 5 children, were driving home from having a date night when they were killed in a car crash. Now, the future of these five young Germantown children will be decided by the court of law.

All because there was no legal will in place.

The Secret to Adulthood

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:32:20 +0000

When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. - 1 Corinthians 13:11

Do you ever feel like you just can't get on top of it all? Do you feel buried under your obligations and can't imagine finding enough time to fulfill them? Maybe there are too many bills and too litle cash to cover them. Do you have friends you have lost touch with, because you can't seem to find the time to keep up with them? Yeah, me too.

I Just Wanna Grow Up.

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:22:17 +0000

God is not an App!

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:56:18 +0000

God is not an App. (App = abbreviation for Application Software.)

This thought struck me the other day as my fingers slid across the touch screen of my I Phone. Since God is not an App, this means the things of God aren't either. Jesus... not an App. His Church... not an App. His forgiveness... not an App. His Sacraments... not an app. His Word... not an App. His will...not an App. His teaching... not an App.

Guatemala Mission Updates

St John's Admin — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:21:42 +0000

Follow Dawn Oldenettel, Steve Kaphingst, and Sam Barbercheck and the work of the Guatemala mission team. Praise God for the connections that are being made! Follow this link to the full blog...

A Different World

Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:14:34 +0000

So this last week we celebrated Thanksgiving. What a glorious day. Our family woke up, went to worship to give thanks to God. We came home and watched the end of the parade on TV. We took premeal naps, watched football, feasted on an incredible culinary creation called a Turducken, took after meal naps and then watched a movie as a family. All in all we went to bed incredibly Thankful for all God has provided us.

Five-Letter Four Letter Word

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:42:22 +0000

Shhhh.... Death. Don't say it, don't think about it, close your eyes and it will go away. Death is for someone else, not for us.

What Makes a Pastor?

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:08:22 +0000

This morning I woke up at 5:00am, just like every morning this week, so I could make it to an Insane work out with three other guys from St. John's. After a 45 minute, body punishing workout by our virtual fitness trainer Shaun T and his approriately named workout video, "Insanity", I went to the grocery store for a few essentials. You know, like a comic book, hair gel and double bubble chewing gum? Just kidding.

Excited for the Future

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:46:19 +0000

In worship on the weekend of July 6th and 7th, I took the opportunity to share a letter with the congergation about the call process and what the Lord taught me through it. If you haven't received a copy and would like one please view the attachment at the bottom of the page HERE.

Have a blessed week.

Pastor Guy

Hawaii Mission Blog

St John's Admin — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:41:12 +0000

Check out daily updates from the Hawaii Mission Team! Pictures are posted regularly on their facebook page, check them out here!

Day 7:

India Mission Blog

St John's Admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:45:14 +0000

Our India Mission team leaves today! This blog will bring updates and stories as they have time to share these with us. Our India Mission Team includes: Norm Finster, Patti Schmidt, Rebekah Scmidt Florenza, Jacob Ergen, Erica Almodovar, Chelsea Trowbridge, Michael Hudson.

God bless our India Mission Team; the connection with the Church at large, The care of people, and the sharing of His Word!

Marital Bliss

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:16:12 +0000

Today, June 3rd, 13 years ago, Emily and I were married. Wow, 13 years. I now there are many of you who have been married much longer than us, but 13 years is a long time. This is how many years we attended school K-12. This is how long the careers of good NFL players last. This is 2 1/2 times longer than my son has been in existence. We still even like one another, so we've got that going for us.

Fast & Furious

briandunn8 — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:38:15 +0000

So it's been a while since our last blog entry due to the server maintenance. A lot has happened since then. Let's first start with the interior of the church. If you were in services today you were able to see some of the pictures during Pastor Kellerman's Sermon. I have decided not to post any more pictures on the Facebook page of the interior of the church as I want everyone to have that wow moment when they set foot inside once again. But, what I will tell you is where some of the work that has been done stands.

Rain, Rain Go Away

briandunn8 — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:45:21 +0000

Last summer, I don't think you would have heard anyone say this. This spring, however is a different story. Progress continues to be made on the Early Childhood Center despite all of the rain we have had the past 2 weeks. Pumps have been running constantly to keep water out of the construction site as much as possible. You may have also seen a tarp or two being hung late last week. This was done to allow the mason's to continue building the walls of the first floor. Once all of the walls of the first floor are completed, the building will be ready for Spancrete installation.

Footings & Foundation

briandunn8 — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:02:45 +0000

Welcome to the the blog about the construction of the Early Childhood Center! I hope to keep you all updated on the construction as much as possible. For now it will be easy for you to see all of the progress that has been made. But once the walls and roof are finished the work will move inside where these updates may be more helpful.

His Story

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:07:10 +0000

There has been a buzz around St. John's regarding this new TV show on the History Channel called, The Bible. I don't have cable, so I still haven't had an opportunity to watch it. This also means I am in no position to give a review. (The DVD is pre-ordered.... Stay Tuned) What has been interesting is listening to people's reviews of the show.

BREAKING NEWS!!! Two Kindergarten Classes for 2013-2014

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:56:44 +0000

IT'S OFFICIAL... Please read a note I received from our School Administrator Dawn Oldenettel.

We, the leadership of St. John's have committed to providing Christ Centered Quality Education for our students by offering two kindergarten classes next year. This means our new maximum enrollment is 36- NO MORE than 18 students per class. This leaves only 8 spots open as of Feb. 28, 2013. Sign up Today.

Dawn Oldenettel - St. John's School Administrator

Have you admitted to making a mistake recently?

St John's Admin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:26:17 +0000

If so, you know the inner turmoil of living in a broken world. Mistakes are made. We see that every day. Admitting mistakes doesn’t come easy for me. I imagine I’m not alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:15:32 +0000

The Lord has blessed St. John's in so many incredible ways, it is almost impossible for any member (Including Pastor's) to keep up with it all. This is why the Leadership Board, Pastor Jeff and the Management Team has decided to provide a venue for answering the questions of the congregation. Over the next 12 weeks, I will be answering specific questions gathered from St. John's Staff and Volunteer Leadership at January's Full Leadership Meeting.

The Future of our Church

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:58:44 +0000

Emotional Experiences are difficult to describe even on the best of days. Which is why describing what it was like to welcome my son into the world on his birth day is almost impossible. My best attempt at it looks something like a recipe.

First, in a large mixing bowl add pure joy, a pinch of pride, an overwhelming sense of responsibility, and a generous amount of thankfulness. Once this has all been blended and has set up for a few minutes fold in some wonderment and finally add a dash of terror.

Vicar Chris Update

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:08:15 +0000

The Lord is gracious and his Mercy endures forever,

We can all lift a prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord of Life that it was His will to allow Vicar Chris to still be with us. For those of you wondering what I am talking about, Monday morning, Dec. 3rd, Chris suffered a heart attack. Through the Lord's wisdom in his personal decisions and the skill and care of Doctors at both St. Joes and Froedert, he is now recovering and the reports we are receiving seem to be good.

Lord, Your will be done.

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:29:12 +0000

This is the eve before the election. Which means tomorrow the Lord will provide an opporunity for us who have been praying and seeking his guidance to cast our votes for the future we believe is best for our Country. Please join me in prayer this evening, tomorrow on Election Day and as we hear the results. Let our prayer be "Lord, You will be done." as we cast our votes and as we wait to hear what His will is.

Give us this Day...

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:05:14 +0000

Wow. This is all I can say. For two months now we have been praying. Lord your will be done, but please give us this day our daily bread. As a congregation through this Reach Campaign we stepped out in faith and asked the Lord to bless and lead our plans for the Kingdom of God here in West Bend.

Eternal Bread of Life

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:49:14 +0000

The Robert's household experienced a dramatic change in our dietary life style recently. Emily started baking bread. We're not talking the mix out of a box and thrown in a bread machine bread, but honest to goodness, Little House on the Prairie bread.

Our Father

Thu, 31 May 2012 21:25:16 +0000

After a long crazy day, the sun was finally setting and there was a rare blessed calm in our house. Emily was bathing Zane uneventfully and I had just settled into a chair to read a book that had been calling to me for a while. Right as my mind begin to reflect on the meaning of the words on the page, I heard from the bathroom, “Did you just spit on the floor?”

Spirituality of the Cross

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:29:09 +0000

Hello Online Community and St. John's Family,

I want to make you aware of a discipleship opportunity... but first please indulge me.

He Cares, We Care

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:31:07 +0000

It’s confession time.

Phase One Identification Blog

Doug Raddemann — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:56:02 +0000

The Phase One Identification Committee is working hard to provide as many avenues of communication with you as possible. We want to hear from you as you have questions over the Campus Master Plan and the Phasing Process. We hope this blog will serve as one of those tools for communication.

Being the first blog post, this also serves as a test run of sorts. More information will be unfolding throughout the coming weeks, as we set up Connection Tours and publicize various resources. Still, if you have questions, please feel free to use this blog to ask!

Coercion

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:30:37 +0000

There is a word that has been haunting me lately… “coercion”. It’s such a nasty word. It just sounds wrong.

I found this definition of “coerce” – “The Intimidation of a victim to compel the individual to do something against his or her will by the use of psychological pressure, physical force, or threats.”

India Mission Updates

Doug Raddemann — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:30:49 +0000

Greetings! Our India mission team is leaving soon, traveling from January 18th-29th. This blog section will be dedicated to updating everyone on their progress and experiences. Multiple updates should come in throughout their trip, so check in regularly to stay up t

That's the...

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:45:32 +0000

That’s The...

What the...?

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:12:11 +0000

Long before the Lord ever blessed us with our son Zane, we made the decision that Santa Claus would not be a part of our families Christmas celebration. Let me pause because experience has taught me I need to. Please do not get hung up here. This is usually where people start asking a million questions... Why?

Popcorn

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:37:25 +0000

I love the smell of freshly popped corn. This was the smell I was counting on as an advertisement for the Oct. 8th Christ in Films, Discipleship Event. While working the popcorn machine, I dropped one of the individual little kernel’s on the floor. I picked it up right as the rest of the kernels began to explode and popcorn was pouring out of the pot. I looked at the kernel and then back to the popped kernels and it struck me. This is how the Scriptures are.

Pastor Rob & Family Update

Tue, 31 May 2011 21:27:15 +0000

Dear St. John's Family,

Retreat

Wed, 25 May 2011 19:16:03 +0000

“One foot after another. One foot after another. Just keep walking.

A quake of sin...

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:46:54 +0000

The images and stories coming out of Japan are amazing, and yet, so difficult at the same time. I recently heard on a news report that the earthquake last Friday hit the area with a force 1,000 times greater than the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima 66 years ago. The devastation of the island from the tsunami looks similar for sure.

"The earth is the Lord's and everything in it." Psalm 24:1

India Mission 2011 - Follow-up stories...

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:20:08 +0000

Interested in hearing some stories of the Lord's work in India...

India Mission 2011 - Slideshow

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:30:24 +0000

Here's a few of the pics we took in India - enjoy them now and come to hear our stories as we tell them in church and Bible study!

SLIDE SHOW HERE

India Mission 2011 - Update 7 cont.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:43:56 +0000

The team has time to continue the last set of Q&A...

India Mission 2011 - Update 7

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:59:11 +0000

Just a few days remaining...

India Mission 2011 - Update 6

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:27:02 +0000

Last update...

India Mission 2011 - Update 5

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:40:49 +0000

See explanation of the pictures with #9 and #10 as the journey continues.

India Mission 2011 - Update 4

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:25:22 +0000

Continuing the journey...

India Mission 2011 - Update 3

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:33:37 +0000

The next installment from India...

India Mission 2011 - Update 2

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:05:24 +0000

Whew!!! We're here...

India Mission 2011 - Update 1

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:22:54 +0000

This blog will include the notes received from the team of eight currently serving the Lord in India. Stay tuned in...

January 10

A Father's Love

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:44:32 +0000

As a parent, my constant frustration with my 3 year old is his constant disobedience. Doesn’t he understand that when I tell him to do something, I mean it. Not because I want to rule over him and make his life miserable, but because it's what’s best for him. When I tell him to clean his toys up, it’s because I want to teach him to take care of what has been