About St. Johns Lutheran
About Saint Johns Lutheran
Our Mission Statement
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Our Core Values
Christ Centered – Mission Driven – Traditionally Grounded – Congregationally Focused
These core values direct what we do everyday, find out what these mean to us
Our History
St. John’s Lutheran Church began as German Lutheran immigrants from Ostfriesland settled in the Danforth, IL area.
The first Lutheran services were held during 1870 in the small schoolhouse
Our Leadership
First and foremost our Great High Priest is Christ Jesus. But our flock is also shepherded by some great leaders.
You can learn more about why we are pretty proud those God has blessed us with.
Missions
Jesus left no doubt that his desire for us is to be his hands and feet to the world.
From caring for those nearby to reaching those far away, St Johns Lutheran church is a church on mission.
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We want to hear from you
815-269-2162
308 N Front Rd,
Danforth, IL 60930
Men’s Ministry
“Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth.” – Chuck Norris
Man up!
There’s no doubt that todays society lacks men of integrity. At St John’s Lutheran Church we understand that men are not born with an innate sense of what a real man should be. Manhood must be taught. Learn more >>
Women’s Ministry
“Taking joy in living is a woman’s best cosmetic.”-Rosalind Russell
God’s Girl
Femininity is defined not in what the latest pop culture says about what a women should be, but in the great worth her Heavenly Father has placed on her. When women start to see themselves as God sees them her value is extended beyond human imagination. Learn more >>
Youth Ministry
“Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Growing up
What we lack as adults is often what we could not find in our youth. The teen years have never been easy, but the man who builds his house on the rock comes out of the storm with a solid foundation. Learn more >>
Education Ministry
“Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.” C. S. Lewis
Depth
For many generation one of the distinctive quality of the Lutheran church has been a focused on being educated in the things of the God. This means continuing plumbing the depths of his word, a life long endeavor.Learn more >>
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