Welcome to our congregation's website. We hope you find it informative and inspirational. We hope you will discover that the family of St. John's can always be found Under the Cross–A Community Under the Cross.

Our location on top of the Taylor Avenue hill makes us visible from many parts of Grand Haven. The bell tower is often the first thing a visitor will see of our church. That cross atop the bell tower tells the whole story of why the church is here.

If the church is to be Christ's Church, then it must stay under the cross. It must be true to its Founder who gave his life to establish it, to save all who are called into its eternal fellowship. The cross towers above our sanctuary and school from its perch on the bell tower; but it is also true that the cross towers above all we do...at church, at work, and at home.

 

Rev. Dieter Haupt Pastor		Rev. Philip  Devries Pastor

Brothers and Sisters,

He is Risen! Alleluia! What a joyous time of year Easter is and it is a privilege to be able to join with you in worshipping and serving our amazing God. Easter always puts me in mind of Spring, and Spring reminds me of renewal and as a Lutheran renewal always brings to my mind Baptism. In Baptism you died to sin and rose again to new life. May He bless and keep each and every one of you not only this month but every day of your lives.

Children in Our Church and in Our Homes

Arrive for worship early to find a place to sit with a good view of the chancel.

Believe and be baptized and you will be saved. [Mark 16:16]

Cross yourself T during the invocation in remembrance of your baptism. T

Donate altar flowers in honor of your children’s baptism.

Encourage children to serve as acolytes.

Follow along with your child through the order of service. Find the hymns with them.

Greet children kindly at church.

Hold hands with your child during prayers.

Instruct children about the worship space and furnishings in the church.

Jesus Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Keep a copy of the service bulletin and re-read the Scripture lessons at home.

Lend a helping hand to parents with young children.

Memorize the Ten Commandments, Apostles’ Creed and Lord’s Prayer with your child.

Notice children around you and smile at them.

Open Lutheran Service Book for younger children. Children like to be ready.

Pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all according to their needs.

Quote stanzas of favorite hymns during family devotions.

Recite Luther’s morning and evening prayer with children.

Send a baptism card to a family at the time of their child’s baptism.

Teach young children the Small Catechism.

Use the children’s bulletin when age appropriate.

Voice your appreciation when children sing and play instruments.

Walk in love as Christ has loved us. Walk as children of light. [Ephesians 5:2,8]

‘Xcuse restlessness.

Young children may bring an offering to the worship service.

Zealous for good works. [Titus 2:14] A sound commendation at any age.

In Christ,