St John's American Evangelical Lutheran Church203 Pearl Street, Guttenberg, Iowa 563-252-2355 |
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A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
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Ministry and Resources What Can St. John’s Do For You? Our programs, services and ministries. St. John's Can Use Your Help Too! Calling all volunteers... no experience necessary... just a kind heart and willing hands.
Advocacy & Assistance Programs, Resources, Services & Ministries:
Back to School Supplies for Kids
The Clothing Center located at Shepherd of The Hills, a cooperative ministry of the Northeastern Iowa Synod Conference (nine congregations), has been in operation since 1985. An average of 30 families are served per month with free clothing and household items. Clothing is available free of charge with a referral and to others for a suggested donation of $1.00 per item. For more information please contact the church office at 563-252-2355 or Shepherd of the Hills directly at 563-783-2409. College care packages are sent out every year to members of our church who are away at college. These care packages lets you know that we are still thinking about you even when you are far away from us and from you home. If you will be (or currently) away from home attending any college or university, please email our church secretary or call 563-252-2355 so that we can be sure to include in you.
EPIC
(Educational Partners in Covenant) is a matching grant program that began
in 1983 as a cooperative venture between Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America (ELCA) congregations in Iowa and their colleges: Grand View,
Luther, and Wartburg. It's a means of encouraging congregations to
financially support their students who attend one of the three Iowa
institutions. Grand View matches up to $500 per school year.
Please
email our church secretary
to let us know if you are a member and
plan on attending one of these three colleges. Community Resource Guide for Howard, Allamekee, Winneshiek and Clayton Counties
The Crisis fund was established in 1987. Contributions have been received from congregations, individual WELCA groups, area businesses and grants. We provide emergency help to families who have been referred to us with housing, utility or fuel bills. We serve over 70 families a year. For more information please call Shepherd of the Hills at (563)783-2409.
Delivering Communion to the Homebound
If you are
homebound (either short- or long-term) and are unable to attend worship,
you may request to be put on our Home Communion list. Once a
month the Pastor
or lay communion servers will bring you Holy Communion. Please
email our
church secretary or call 563-252-2355 to let us know that you desire
home Communion.
The Northeast Iowa Mobile Food Pantry comes to our community once a month
and sets up a food pantry in the basement of St. John’s Lutheran church.
Anyone who has need for a supplement to their grocery bill is welcome to
participate. The only information collected will be a name and phone number in
case of a product recall. Your
information will not be used for any
other purpose. Please see the current St. John's
calendar for dates and times.
Several of our members offer to do friendly visits to homebound or ill members of our congregation. If you would like a friendly visit please contact If you would like a friendly visit from one of our members please email our church secretary or call 563-252-2355.
The Holiday
Shop serves about 151 families each year. Thanks to donations of new toys, clothing and household
items, each family that is referred “shops” for
their Christmas gifts. The donations are displayed like a retail store and
a parent chooses gifts for their family. Each parent has
a volunteer to help them “shop” for gifts. For more
information, please call Shepherd of the Hills at (563)783-2409.
Each year, members of St. John’s cook and serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner (with all the trimmings) for members of our community who otherwise would not have the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with others. We typically serve about 70 each year. You need to make reservations ahead of time, so please email the church secretary or call (563)252-2355 to make your reservations (beginning the first week of November). Transitional Housing for Victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Abuse Helping Services for Northeast Iowa offers transitional housing for survivors of sexual or domestic abuse. They also provide emergency and advocacy services to victims and survivors. Free or affordable transitional housing may be provided and is meant to provide a temporary residence for a limited period of time until more permanent housing can be found or afforded. If you need assistance please call the Victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Abuse Crisis Line at 1-800-383-2988.
Many people find deep meaning, and their faith comes alive when they become involved in the ministries and programs of our faith community. God’s Work. Our Hands. An Invitation to Ministry.
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Shepherd of The Hills, a
cooperative ministry of the Northeastern Iowa Synod, Conference nine
congregations, provides new school supplies to children from families unable to
purchase them. Supplies are donated by area churches and organizations.
Referrals by the pastor are needed to receive supplies. For more information please contact the church office at
563-252-2355 or Shepherd of the Hills directly at 563-783-2409
If you would like to attend worship on Saturday night or Sunday morning, but are
unable to secure reliable