St. John's Lutheran – Welcome to St. John's Lutheran Church in Depew, NY

WORSHIP SERVICES WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY JUNE 28th.
At 8:30 am and 11:15 am

For the last 3 months our church building has been closed due to the Coronavirus. During this time ministry continued in perhaps, ways we never imagined! We wish to thank you for your continued love, support, generosity and participation in the worship media that has been available to you through our radio broadcast and worship videos (videos will continue to posted to this website for those unable to worship in person or for those with health related Corona concerns).

We hope now however, that you might return to “in person” worship at St. John’s beginning on June 28th. Please click Here for detailed information on what you can expect when you return for worship.
SEE YOU IN CHURCH!!!!

NEW WEEKEND WORSHIP VIDEO!!

Prayer & Special Needs Requests can be submitted to Pastor Galen by clicking HERE

WELCOME TO
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
67 Litchfield Ave. Depew, New York 14043
Office: (716) 683-3947
secretary@sjlcdepew.com
pastor@sjlcdepew.com

The Rev. Galen M. Purpura Jr., Pastor
Ms. Lois Will, Music Director
Mr. RJ Nieman, Contemporary Worship Leader
Mrs. Melissa Dietz-Schall, Office Administrator
Mrs. Kirsten Regan, Office Administrator

REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE

FALL/ WINTER /SPRING SCHEDULE (September-June)
Saturday: Blended Liturgical Worship at 4:30 pm
Sunday: Traditional Liturgical Worship at 8:30 am
Sunday: Contemporary Lutheran Worship at 11:15 am
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:00 am

SUMMER SCHEDULE (July and August)
Saturday: blended Liturgical Worship at 4:30 pm
Sunday: Traditional Liturgical at 8:30 am
Sunday: Contemporary Lutheran Worship at 11:15am
(No change in Summer Schedule for 2020 ONLY!)

Radio Broadcast Traditional Liturgical Worship Service is Broadcast Sunday Mornings at 11:00 am on WXRL AM 1300 and FM 95.5

St. John’s is Air Conditioned and Handicapped Accessible

The Mission of St. John’s is grounded in the presence of Christ in God’s Word and in the Sacraments. We are called by the Holy Spirit to spread the Kingdom of God through ministering to all our members and sharing the love of Christ by preaching the true Word of God, providing ongoing Biblical education for spiritual growth, and reaching others with God’s love in all we say and do.

This Week…

THE 3rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
June 21st, 2020

Prayer of the Day

God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love into our hearts, that overflowing with joy, we may freely share the blessings of your realm and faithfully proclaim the good news of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Readings:
Romans 5:1-8
Psalm 100
Matthew 9:35-10:8

Prayers Requests:

NEW!
Don Kelm– (Hospice Care)
Bluhm family at the Death of Nadine
Dolores– Friend of Jackie Kraebel (having surgery)
Symer Family at the death of Don Symer
Pastor Galen- (recovering from surgery)
Chelsea– Friend of the Marone’s (moved to new rehab facility- making progress after injuries from a car)
Tom Sprankle (comfort care)

CONTINUED…

Jamie Bluhm’s cousin and family at the death of their pre-mature baby this past week. Stella (Toni Chapman’s mother) who was recently diagnosed with Covid-19; Greg Yaskow who is having health concerns; Chelsea (friend of Jane Marone); Scott Meidenbauer (John Fragale’s cousin); John Lavin (friend of Fragale family); Nassarin (friend of Charmaine AfterBuffalo); Pastor Galen as he prepares for spinal surgery; Art (Ceil Rowell’s brother in Law); Sean & Allie (Gary & Terry Frier’s son and daughter-in-law) Allie is a Nurse Practitioner working in a Buffalo Covid-19 Medical ICU; Charlene Wilbur (Friend of St. John’s who is currently in Long Island) dealing with health issues; Martin Singer (Friend of Betty Cavaleri); Kathy Beck’s cousin Ruth and her son Jeff who were diagnosed with Covid-19; Shelly Matthews as she recovers from knee surgery; Dorothy Walters son-in-law, Ron who is fighting cancer; Nathan & Matthew Bluhm’s grandfather; Kevin (Darlene Vogel’s husband’s son-in-law), Prayers also for his wife, Nancy and their daughter, Samantha; Sandra Ellis (Granddaughter of Toni Chapman); Meg Coffed, her husband Steve Coffed (Dave & Carol Coffed’s son) and their daughter Paige; Matthew Bluhm’s aunt Krissy & Kelly; Dawn Walczak; John Rupp (friend of the Kilanowski family); All those who are affected by the pandemic; and All medical and front line workers who are putting their lives at risk for ours.