​ Adult Education
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We encourage our adult members at St. John's to actively participate in a weekly small group. Why? To provide another opportunity for community.

1f you’d like to join a group or get more information, call the Church Office at 630-629-2515 x118 or email [email protected].
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• Groups offer a place to love and be loved, know and be known, serve and be served, celebrate and be celebrated
• Groups meet Sunday mornings (2nd week of September thru mid-May) and throughout the week - there is time for prayer, sharing, and study
• Groups are loosely based on where you are in life (for example, young singles, families with small children, families with older children, older adults).

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2025-2026 GROWTH & SMALL GROUP INFORMATION
 
To join a group contact the Church Office
630-629-2515 x118 or [email protected]
Updated 2/10/26
 
FAITH WALKERS…. “THE SECOND HOUR”
 
Our theme this year is FAITH WALKERS—what it means to walk in the power of the Spirit, not in flesh or in our mind, as we live the Christian life.
 
We’ll explore the ‘micro habits’ developed through small steps in daily, weekly, and monthly rhythms…
 
 
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:15a to 10:15a
  
"21 DAYS OF BREAKTHROUGH PRAYER" . . . Copies of this book can be found in the Narthex, free for you to take one. Join Pastor Dan Sundays 9:15a (Ministry Bldg. Ministry Room) as he walks us through it. If you are self-conscious praying with others, you will learn to be comfortable and powerful in prayer. If you are more experienced, this guide will expand and grow your prayer life.  

C.S. LEWIS’ “MERE CHRISTIANITY” (Stephen Ministry Room).  Leader: Harvey Halstead.  Meeting through Feb. 15. Continue the discussion of C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity, defined by the author as Christianity without complex issues or church history. We learn from each other while having a good time. All are welcome.
 
MICHAEL MEDVED, “GOD’S HAND ON AMERICA: DIVINE PROVIDENCE IN THE MODERN ERA” (Stephen Ministry Room).  Leader: Harvey Halstead.  Meeting Feb. 22 through May 17.  This is the sequel to Medved’s “The American Miracle” done last year.  For the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, be able to share with friends how God has affected American History.

 WHAT’S IT MEAN TO BE A CHURCH MEMBER (School Art Room)  Leader: Pastor Pete.  So, what does it really mean to be a member at St. John’s Lutheran Church and School? What does it mean to be a member of any church? Dig into scripture to find answers to this question. We will be using “I Am A Church Member” written by best-selling author and ministry leader Thom S. Rainer. "I Am a Church Member" started a conversation about the attitudes and responsibilities of church members -- rather than the functional and theological issues.
 
DON’T GIVE THE ENEMY A SEAT AT YOUR TABLE - (Fellowship Hall). Leader: Steve & Jennifer V.  Meeting through March 1. We’ve all been in circumstances that cause our minds to spin with thoughts that are unproductive, destructive, and harmful. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and wonder why we keep falling into the same thought patterns. We need to recognize these thoughts are not from God, but from an enemy lurking who wants to seize every opportunity to lie his way into our minds. Unpack Psalm 23 with Louie Giglio, keep the enemy from your table, and others as well.
 
 CHILDREN’S BIBLE HOUR - EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF GOD (School).  Faith formation happens every day, so let’s make it count. Our new Sunday school curriculum “Wonder Ink” is a Bible-centered curriculum focused on who God is as kids are empowered to understand the fullness of who they are in His big story. The core values of Wonder Ink are woven throughout each week's lessons: God knows me. Jesus loves me. The Holy Spirit leads me. I am a child of God.
 
4031! MIDDLE SCHOOLERS – (Ministry Building Eagle's Nest) Leader:  Josh H. with Ashley S.  Join us for a quick game, a devotion, and prayer! This new format is going to be simple and fun. Bring your friends and your Bible for a great time with Jesus and each other!!!
 
THE REFORMATION ERA PART 2 (TBD)  Leader: John B. Coming up on April 1, more info to come.

 
 
WEEKLY GROUPS
  
SUNDAYS -SOAR (High School Youth Group) The first & third Sundays from 11:30a to 1:00p (Fellowship Hall). Join Sarah B. to help make brunch, coffee drinks and encourage & uplift each other! Please invite a friend! 
 
THURSDAYS - MEN’S FRATERNITY STUDY - 6:00a-7:00a (Fellowship Hall) Leader:  Pastor Pete Imlah.  Men, if you haven't attended Men's Fraternity in the past... NOW is the time to join some 20 other men to learn, grow and be challenged.  "Outpouring: Unleashed with Holy Spirit Power".  What happens when the power of the One who created the universe gets placed inside a group of people? What transpires when the power of the One who raised the dead to life fills a church? How does the world react when the power of the King of kings and Lord of lords comes and rests upon common men and women? This is what we see in Acts, chapter 2. As you go through this 5-session group study, you will be transported to the first days of the Church of Jesus Christ and witness their ignition and unleashing in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit, who was promised by Jesus, is not only for those first believers, but is promised to all who would call on the name of Jesus for salvation.
Questions contact Pastor Pete Imlah [email protected].
 
THURSDAYS- ADULT & SENIOR BIBLE STUDY -  9:30a Social Time; 10a-11a Study (Ministry Building Ministry Room) Leader: John B. "Jesus - The God Who Knows Your Name" by Max Lucado. For thirty-three years, Jesus felt everything that we have ever felt: weakness, weariness, rejections. He got colds. His feelings got hurt. His feet grew tired. His head ached. He hit his thumb with a hammer. In this six-session video Bible study, bestselling author Max Lucado inspires participants to spend time at the foot of the cross and search the heart of the one who would rather die for them than live without them. Come and meet the One at the center of the greatest story ever told! Inviting you to reflect on the heart of Christ, this updated edition of Lucado's best-selling work introduces you to Jesus as Immanuel, friend, teacher, miracle worker, Lamb of God, returning king, and the God who knows and loves you. 
 
THURSDAYS – HAVEN (YOUNG ADULTS) Graduated Highschoolers thru 20’s! . . . Every other Thursday (check church website for dates) 6:30p-8:00p (Church Library) . Leader:  Sean N.  Come find rest in Christ and the fellowship of believers! Also, Bible study in the book of Job, prayer, & snacks! Bring your Bible and friends!
 
FRIDAYS - WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY - 8:10a-10:00a (Church Library - when school is in session).  Leader Karrie V.  We are a fellowship group that tries to learn something new.  Currently running a study on “Spiritual Simplicity” by Chip Ingram. 
 
SATURDAY – MEN’S FELLOWSHIP - 9:00a-10:30a (Church Library every other Saturday - church website calendar for meeting dates).  Leader: Various.  We will be reading and sharing discussion of a classic Philip Yancey book, The Jesus I Never Knew. “Yancey both educates and inspires the reader to take a closer look at the biblical Jesus and his motivations.” By breaking through stereotypes, “…he helps us gain new perspective on what it means to be a follower of Christ.” In addition, a few of our meetings (dates TBD) will cover a special topic of interest to the group: the apocryphal books of the Bible and their relationship to the Intertestamental Period (the so-called “quiet” period of scripture.)