Congratulations, Pastor Kevin!
Celebrating the 44th anniversary of Pastor Kevin's ordination
Celebrating the 44th anniversary of Pastor Kevin's ordination
Celebrating the 44th anniversary of Pastor Kevin's ordination
On September 21, Pastor Kevin celebrated the 45th anniversary of his ordination as a Lutheran minister. The congregation celebrated Pastor Kevin on Sunday, September 24th following service. We are blessed to have Pastor Kevin at St. John Lutheran Church, Ocean City.
Pastor Kevin at his 1979 ordination ceremony
Celebrating the 44th anniversary of Pastor Kevin's ordination
Celebrating the 44th anniversary of Pastor Kevin's ordination
The Reverend Kevin Hilgendorf was ordained at Grace Lutheran Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey in 1979. Pastor Kevin is in the center of the photo. On his right is the Rev. Jack Elstad and on his left the Rev Jack Slotterback.
In the hymn #546 Evangelical Lutheran Worship " To Be Your Presence " the fourth verse states,"We are your heart, O Christ, your hands and voice, to serve your people is our call and choice, and in this mission we, the church, rejoice, alleluia!"
Congratulations, Pastor Kevin. We are blessed to have you serving our congregation!
2022 Synod Assembly
View the 2023 Synod Assembly Lead with Love
View the 2023 Synod Assembly Lead with Love
View the 2023 Synod Assembly Lead with Love
Click the button to view the Mission Support Presentation from the 2023 NJ Synod Assembly. You can also visit the NJ Synod Website when you CLICK HERE.
Our Quilt Square
View the 2023 Synod Assembly Lead with Love
View the 2023 Synod Assembly Lead with Love
Bishop's Challenge
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Bishop's Challenge
St. John Lutheran participated in the 2022 Bishop's Challenge. In addition to a generous donation of support, our WELCA women created a quilt square for the Synod Quilt.The quilt represents our commitment to growing in awareness and moving toward action in Christian love. If you look closely at the completed quilt, you will see St. John's square in the upper right hand corner.