+ St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church +
67 Litchfield Ave. Depew, New York 14043
(716) 683-3947
 pastor@sjlcdepew.com + secretary@sjlcdepew.com
Rev. Galen M. Purpura Jr. Pastor

Weekly Faith Nurture Opportunities 

+ Sunday Divine Service +
+ Sunday Morning Blast (Sunday School) at 10:00am  +
+ Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study  at 10:15am +

 

This Week at St. John’s
November 23, 2025 + Christ the King Sunday
Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46:1-7; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43

Prayer of the Day:  Lord Jesus Christ, You reign among us by the preaching of Your cross. Forgive Your people their offenses that we, being governed by Your bountiful goodness, may enter at last into Your eternal paradise; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Radio Sponsorship: by: Edward & Dolores Mau. In celebration of our 54^th Wedding Anniversary on November 20^th, with God’s love and many blessings.

Flowers on the Altar Sponsorship: by: The AfterBuffalo Family. To the Glory of God for all the blessings He has given to our family. In thankfulness for everything in our lives.

November 30, 2025 + The 1st Sunday in Advent
Readings: Genesis 15:1-6; Romans 1:1-4; Matthew 18:1-6

Prayer of the Day: O God, we prepare our hearts this Advent season for the coming of your Son, who was born into the family tree that began with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, continued through Abraham and then to King David. Help us to see that Jesus is the fulfillment of your promise to save your people and make us all a part of your family through his birth, life, death and resurrection. We are your own in Jesus, and we are grateful. Amen.

Radio Sponsorship: by: The Sabadasz Family. In remembrance of Marc Garrison on the 15^th Anniversary of going home to be with the Lord. We miss you, Marc. You left us with wonderful memories.

Flowers on the Altar Sponsorship: by: Richard & Suzanne Sabadasz. In gratitude and thankfulness to Pastor Galen and our church family for the love and support during the past 15 years. We are blessed.