ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
(The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod)
Alma, Kansas
A family united by faith in Christ gathering around God's Word and Sacraments.
To reach out in Christ-like concern and Christ-borne love to each other and to those without Christ!
ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Parish Report
State of the Parish
2026 Remembrance
“10 The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. 11 The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! 13 The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; 14 from where he sits enthroned, he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, 15 he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds. 16 The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. 17 The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue.
“18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, 19 that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine. 20 Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. 21 For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. 22 Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.” Psalm 33
Our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this year. God is the Lord of time, the Potentate of the nations, and Creator of history. We in America celebrate God’s goodness to us in this our homeland. But, the nations of earth have always been temporary. So we also look forward to an eternal, unfading, glorious homeland in heaven.
So, while we live in a community where we treasure our national citizenship, we also live in a community that does not treasure a heavenly citizenship. Nearly 2/3 of our county’s citizens do not claim a church. Christ died for all! His kingdom is everlasting. His mercy is not limited to those who speak a certain language, or observe various customs, His mercy extends to all who look to Him and who call upon His name. We have a message to share. Jesus Christ is a God who died for the salvation of fallen man. He died for the nations to redeem them from their errors. He judges with righteousness. He rescues individuals and nations from their sins. We know this because of His death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead. His word is truth. We need this because the kingdoms of this earth do not last forever. His Word is eternal.
Justice, truth, and integrity are God’s gifts for the nations to administer in our world. Mercy, grace, care, and love are given by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and are God’s gifts for the church to administer among the nations. As do governments, the church has a heritage and a responsibility to people.
Let us hold forth to this eternal task. Strive to be heavenly citizens, children of God who are:
A family united in faith in Christ gathering around God's Word and Sacraments
To reach out in Christ-like concern and Christ-borne love to each other and those without Christ!
This year we remember God’s presence in our lives, in our homes, and in our nation.
This Annual Report relays God’s work among us. We remember Him as the cause of our being, and the source of our blessings. We share with all those who must one day bow before Him. He has blessed us and we share His blessings and sing His praises here at St. John Lutheran Church. Thank you for all you do in the name of Christ, and thank you for all we do together as His Church in this community of faith.
Blessings in Christ!
Pastor Grimm
Includes: Baptisms, Received Into or Removed From Communicant Membership, Vital Statistics of our Congregation,
Attendance Record, Participation in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Includes: Cemetery Superintendent's Report, Memorial Gift Suggestions, and Highlights from Voter's Meetings and Activities
