The Bible Made Easy

On a shelf in my study is a book entitled The Bible Made Easy written by Mark Water. It is a small pamphlet with the sub-title “An easy-to-understand pocket reference guide.” There are certainly quite a few helpful bits of information presented, and I was interested as I picked it up and surveyed some of the topics. In fact, I read through the entire book in about thirty minutes. It is true to say that it reminded me of things I had learned previously as well as presenting a few things that I had either forgotten or never learned. But when I finished, while I had some facts to toss around, the connections between the Old Testament and the New Testament, and the connections between God and humanity, were not the prominent theme or even overtly stated. It was, as I said, a book full of facts.

     
Serving Christ through the Centuries

Serving Christ through the Centuries

St. John's Lutheran Church is the "Mother Church of Lutheranism" in Charleston and in South Carolina. With a history spanning over 250 years, she is among the oldest of congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Ministry to Others

Ministry to Others

We are a congregation who believes we have been called "to know Christ... and to make Christ known" by transforming ourselves, the community, and the world for Christ.

Welcome to St. John's!

Welcome to St. John's!

Thank you for visiting St. John's. Your presence adds to the beauty of the songs we sing and the glory of the worship we offer God our Creator, Christ our Savior, and the Holy Spirit our Companion.

Diverse Opportunities

Diverse Opportunities

The word is the heart and spirit of the church; the congregation is its lifeblood. The diverse programs at St. John's are designed to uplift the spirit and the body of every member through a diverse offering of programs to promote education and fellowship.

Pastor's Corner

Pastor's Corner

Take a moment to read the latest messages from Reverend Butler in the Pastor's Corner.

2010 Lenten Activities

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Lenten Worship Services

St. John’s Wednesday Evening Schedule
March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24
6:15 p.m. Lenten Supper & 7:00 p.m. Lenten Vespers

Community Ecumenical Services and luncheon ($5.00)

Wednesdays @ 12:30 p.m.
Hosted by the churches of downtown Charleston

Holy Week and Easter Services

March 28: Palm Sunday
April 1: Maundy Thursday
April 2: Good Friday
April 4: The Resurrection of Our Lord - Easter Day

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Tricounty Ministries

We Need Your Help to Help Others

During the month of March, St. John’s will be collecting canned fruit and fruit cups. Please bring your donation and place it in the basket in the narthex or parish hall.

Church Activities

To view full listing of church activities, go to Calendar.

Sunday Worship

8:30 a.m. Service with Holy Communion
9:45 a.m. Sunday Church School
11:00 a.m. Service with Holy Communion


Nursery available in Parish Hall during all services. Doodle Bags are available in the back of the church to keep little hands busy: they include coloring books, crayons, books, and stickers!

 

August Sunday Worship

St. John's Lutheran Church, Charleston, SC