Missions & Ministries
Working Toward a Better World
Versiti Blood Centers
St. John’s sponsors blood drives at least three times a year in our Christian Community Center, right next to the church. These drives are done in conjunction with Versiti Blood Centers of Illinois, which brings personnel and equipment onsite to help replenish the seemingly unending need for blood and blood products in a busy suburban area.
Shepherd’s Table
Volunteers who serve at Shepherd’s table meet on the fourth Thursday of every month in the parking lot of St. John’s before heading to Joliet to prepare meals for those in need. The group is always looking for volunteers, whether they can help one time only or on a regular basis. Those who wish to serve Shepherd’s Table, but are unable to attend on Thursdays, can contribute monetary donations or donations of specific food items.
Adult Bible Study
Pastor Rocky leads adults in Bible study on Tuesday afternoons from1:00 to 2:00, except for during the summer. He interprets and teaches bible with a historical critical approach that also pays attentions to literary features in the text. Since coming to St. John’s, he has led the group in a verse by verse study of the misunderstood book of Revelation and led video/discussion groups using Living the Questions and 2 series from The Great Courses covering the Old and New Testaments.
SWIFT SouthWest InterFaith Team
St John’s has recently become a member of SWIFT who’s mission is to promote dialogue among the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religious communities and to work together on common community projects. The Southwest Interfaith Team (SWIFT) is an interfaith organization in the southwest Chicago suburbs dedicated to fostering dialogue and understanding between Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities. They achieve this through educational forums, community service projects, and social events. SWIFT’s mission is to promote interaction, learning, and collaboration among these diverse religious groups.