Meet Pastor Hilgendorf

Pastor's Message

Greetings Everyone! I was baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost at Holy Ghost Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI on 12/17/1950. Because of my crying, Pastor Mueller said, "He's going to be a loud preacher some day!" Maybe that is why my mom often encouraged me to become a pastor. My baptismal certificate is prominent where I do devotions.

I like to sing. It helps me remember scripture "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." "On my heart imprint your image" and quips like "together is the blessed place to be."

My spiritual boosters were ELCA Youth Gatherings and St. David's Spiritual Retreats at Luther Inn, Wildwood. Luther Inn's campfire was the most valued gathering time to sing, eat s'mores, hear stories, and laugh!

One more gift I am grateful for is you! In my Learners Bible are written sayings. One that highlights my gratitude is "It's not where you go, it is who you are with!

I am grateful for Bishop Bartholomew's invitation to serve. Remember what I shared of Tennis Champion, Arthur Ashe's advice as we face great challenges. "'Start where you are. Use what you can. Do what you can." We start in prayer, we use our spiritual gifts building up each other and reaching out to strangers, together doing God's work! For this! For us! God Bless! Amen!

Love to Christ!

Pastor Kevin

The Reverend Kevin Hilgendorf

Contact:

pastorkevinh@stjohnlutheranoc.org

609- 399-0798

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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.

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Congratulations, Pastor Kevin!

Celebrating 42nd anniversary of his ordination

On Sunday, September 26, we celebrated Pastor Kevin's 42 anniversary of his ordination as a Lutheran minister. We enjoyed an outdoor reception on the Central Avenue patio in honor of Pastor Kevin Hilgendorf.

Pastor Kevin at his 1979 ordination ceremony

Celebrating 42nd anniversary of his 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!

Meet Pastor Hilgendorf

Pastor's Message

The Reverend Kevin Hilgendorf

2022 Synod Assembly

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Our Quilt Square

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Bishop's Challenge

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Bishop's Challenge

Congratulations, Pastor Kevin!

Celebrating 42nd anniversary of his ordination

Celebrating 42nd anniversary of his ordination

Celebrating 42nd anniversary of his ordination

Pastor Kevin at his 1979 ordination ceremony

Celebrating 42nd anniversary of his ordination

Celebrating 42nd anniversary of his ordination

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