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St. John's Lutheran Church and School 47th Street and Brainard Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525 |
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Prayer
Ministers: After each worship service, some members of St. John’s Prayer
Ministry team are available for anyone who would like to have someone pray for
them personally. All conversation and prayer requests are kept strictly
confidential. Look for Prayer Ministers in the front of the church on the
left and right sides of the altar area.
Personal
Relationships: The most effective way to share the good news of Jesus and
demonstrate His unconditional love and mercy is through the personal
relationships we have. St. John’s is increasingly becoming known as a “praying
church” because our members are asking the question “how can I pray for you?” of
those they spend their time with outside these walls. It is the way God allows
us to extend our reach and distribute His good gifts to those with physical,
spiritual and emotional needs. 
Praying
with others builds a bridge between God and the people you are praying for.
You are taking heartfelt needs and putting them on His altar. It makes both
of you closer to God. 
"Prayer
is the center of everything. People need prayer. Through prayer we can now
boldly say “send me God.” A strong bond is created and we connect through
personal experiences and through these connections we get to pray for
others. We see God is raising others to prayer and to grow in this ministry.
We are growing in like mind, body and soul as a church family." ~Louis &
Rosa – Prayer Ministry
Prayer
is the center of everything. People need prayer. Through prayer we
can now boldly say “send me God.” A strong bond is created and we
When
I am in the word daily, I feel God’s presence. I have an easier time
resisting temptation and discerning His will. Reading daily doesn’t
have to be doggedly endured. There are fresh new ways to do it. I
can be on autopilot and it allows God to be in charge. With Him in
charge,
Sunday
youth studies have helped me grow in my faith. Mr. Zagone listens to
us, respects where we are coming from and values us as part of the
church. I go to youth group because I always wanted a teen example
in my life growing up and I found one in Danielle.
Being
involved in choir has been great. I get to know people and create
friendships with a common bond over the love of music. Sure beats
sitting in a pew on Sundays and not getting involved. The songs
we’re learning really stick with you and I find
I
started small groups because I was invited. That simple gesture has
led to making connections and starting other new small groups. I am
open to meeting new people and seeing the resources God has given us
with people and we get to see how He works in our lives. People can
be threatened by church.
I
was searching for a church. We brought my son Cam to St. John’s to
look at the school. I was so impressed with the school that we
started attending church also. After two services I told my mom,
“This is where I want to be!” Everyone was so welcoming and St.
John’s school has such a friendly atmosphere. You can truly see the
love and care between teachers, students, parents and volunteers. I
felt welcomed and appreciated almost immediately. ~Amy – School
Ministry