Organizations and Leadership
Organizations
Adult Choir
The Adult choir enhances the worship service throughout the year. The choir is under the direction of Mrs. Lois Marbuger. The choir practices after the Sunday worship service in the balcony from September to May. Come and lift up your voice unto the Lord
Ladies Aid
The St. John's Ladies Aid is affiliated with the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Both organizations promoted the advancement of the Gospel through prayer, financial support and personal service. Personal service includes the collection of mites, which support a variety of mission projects, visiting the nursing homes and making quilts. The Ladies Aid meets on the second Sunday of the month at 7 pm. with a Bible Study followed by a business meeting. And you never know when goodies will be served to the enjoyment of all those present.
Lutheran Youth Fellowship
The youth group of the congregation involves students in grades 7 through 12. The LYF meets on the 1st Sunday of the month. The youth are involved in many fellowship activities. Their annual fund raiser is a BBQ Chicken Dinner on the 1st Sunday in December. The proceeds assist members to attend youth gatherings such as Glorybound and the National Youth Gathering. The youth also serve breakfast on Easter Sunday. Free will donations are given to a charitable organization. Join this group for fun and fellowship.
How Could We Do It Without Them?
Organist: Son of the congregation Calvin Patschke is there week in and week out making sure we have beautiful music to accompany our singing.
The Eagle Newsletter Staff: Originally dubbed the no name newsletter in January of 1999, Dennis and Shirley Patschke developed The Eagle into a most important form of communication in the congregation. We thank them for making sure that The Eagle flies every month.
Leadership
Congregational Officers
No organization will ever surpass it's leadership. Good leaders set the example and direct others so the entire institution may grow and go forward. St. John Lincoln is blessed with good leadership. Current officers are:
President: James Marburger
Vice President: Robert Zoch
Secretary: John Grange
Treasurer: Jon Knippa
Assistant Treasurer: Kenneth Foerster
Board of Elders
The spiritual needs of the congregation are of primary importance. The elders are there to assist the pastor in the care and nurturing of the individual members. The congregational membership is divided into nine groups. Each elder oversees their group. He prays for them and is available if they have any needs in the congregation. Current elders are:
- Dennis Patschke
- Johnny Kieschnick
- Curtis Schimank
- Monroe Schneider Jr.
- Steven Knobloch
- Clyde Markert
- James Schneider
- Leonard Boriack
- Tom Brown
Board of Christian Education
This board has the responsibility to see that members grow in the grace and knowledge of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. They are responsible for the Sunday School Program, youth group ,and coordinating the Children's Christmas Program and the Vacation Bible School. Current members are:
- Brandon Brade
- Floyd Urban
- Spencer Schneider
- Tim Schneider
- Michael Schneider
Sunday School Teachers
This most dedicated group makes sure that children
in the congregation get a weekly lesson from the
Bible. Current teachers are: Nancy Knippa, Brook Schneider, Katie Beisert
Board of Finance
The keeping of good financial records is important to any institution. The following members make that happen:
- Preston Schneider
- Darrell Enderlin
- James Schimank
- Cody Beisert
- Stephen Schimank
- Delbert Boriack
Endowment Fund Committee
The endowment committe members are:
- Jon Knippa
- James Schimank
- Jarvis Boriack
Auditing Committee:
The current auditing committee is:
- Cody Beisert Sr.
- Brandon Brade
- Steven Knoblach
Board of Trustees
This board oversees and maintains the church property. No easy task considering we have nearly 45 acres and five structures. Current trustees are:
- Keith Exner
- Jeremy Weiser
- Mark Ehler