St John ELCA VBS2026
Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power June 22–25, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM St. John ELCA, Hicksville, OH
Join us for a high-energy Vacation Bible School where kids explore the wonder of Jesus’ miracles through hands-on “power lab” experiments, Bible stories, music, games, crafts, and snacks. Children will discover how Jesus brings hope, healing, and new life—while having a blast learning and making friends.
Open to all kids—families welcome. Registration and volunteer sign-ups available at the church office or click the link below. Questions? Contact Heidi T. for details.
Welcome to St. John Lutheran, a
Jesus-loving church located in
Hicksville, Ohio!
Sundays
10:15 AM – Worship and Children’s Church
6:30 PM – Contemporary Service
Easter 2026
Easter Meal Give-A-Way: On Good Friday, April 3 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, we are going to have a meal handout from the food pantry. Easter Egg Hunt: On Easter, April 5, we will be holding our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Good Friday: "What Death Does to God" Easter Sunday:...
The Way of Love 2026
Upcoming Events Free Meal Ministry: Thursday, January 29th from 5:00 to 5:30 PM or until food is gone Annual Komets game: February 7 at 7:30 PM Family fun at Pin-A-Rama: March 22 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are...
Advent Season 2025
First Sunday of Advent: November 30 at 10:15 AM Second Sunday of Advent: December 7 at 10:15 AM and 50th Anniversary Organ Rededication at 2:00 PM Third Sunday of Advent: December 14 at 10:15 AM Siberian Solstice - An Angel's...
Souper Bowl Sunday
February 9th, 2025 after service we will be sharing a meal in Luther hall. Sigh up to bring in a pot of your favorite soup. This event is sponsored by the Missions Committee with a free will donation to benefit World Hunger. You can support our efforts to help feed...
Siberian Solstice
The “Siberian Solstice” band would like to thank you for your support of our recent concert performance. We especially appreciated the opportunity to present our show in telling the story of “The Angel’s Gift”. We hope our message of Christmas joy will be celebrated...
Trunk or Treat 2023
We had a really great Trunk or Treat this year!
Potluck with a purpose
Join our Bible Study
Morning Prayer and Bible Study will resume on Wednesday September14, beginning at 10 a.m. and 10:30a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Morning prayer follows the Matins liturgy for Morning Prayer in the EvangelicalLutheran Worship Hymnal. There are portions of scripture read,...
Parenting Advice from the Father: Take Your Child to Church
Congratulations to Courtney Heffelfinger on receiving her Master of Science Degree in NursingEducation from Western Governors University. As a graduate student candidate for the Marin Luther Scholarship, Courtney was challenged to write an essay on a topic of her...
MAUMEE VALLEY WOMEN’S SPRING ASSEMBLY
Representatives from churches in the Maumee Valley Conference met for their annual spring assembly on April 30 at Bethlehem Lutheran in Okolona. Colleen Richter represented St. John; she delivered the love offering of items gathered for the Kentucky Tornado Victims....