St. John’s Lutheran church is a large part of my childhood memories. Memories of not only attending church and Sunday School but also the fun activities my family participated in like decorating the church for Christmas, Christmas caroling, acolyting, singing in the junior choir, teaching Sunday School and VBS and cleaning the church kitchen. These activities are considered volunteering, but for me it was just part of my childhood and what it meant to be a member of St. John’s and spend time with my family and friends.

As an adult I have been a youth group advisor, GIFT committee member, helped with the church website-social media and church council member. My husband, Brian, and I are raising our daughter, Madelyn in the church and hopefully instilling in her the importance of not only having faith and attending church but participating and being an active member of St. John’s.

St. John’s needs more people to volunteer their talents and help on committees. Please consider helping in any way you can.

My name is Madisyn Heiser-Elsea and I am 12 years old. I was baptized here at St. John’s and currently attending 7th grade Confirmation class. You know me by seeing me Acolyte at the 8:00 church service and I also sing on the Youth Choir and help to ring the tone Chimes before the service. I volunteer as a server at the Spaghetti dinner and attend VBS as a teacher’s helper. I volunteer at the Emmaus Historical Society, helping out at the kid’s arts & crafts table. Outside of Church I am a 7th grade student at Lower Macungie Middle School where I am an active Member of Student Council and Yearbook Club. I was on the Middle School Volleyball team and currently play for the Lehigh Valley Cross Court Volleyball team which I enjoy very much.

I am also active in my school Spring Musical where I will be singing and dancing in March to Disney’s Little Mermaid. I am truly blessed to be part of a wonderful church family that I will continue to grow with through my years here at St. John’s.

My name is Annette Roth.  I consider St. John’s Church my second family since I began attending weekly Sunday School and VBS at the age of 7 years.  I was confirmed, married, and my 3 sons were baptized and confirmed at this church. Because I was thankful for the church members who enriched my life through their Christian faith and the many activities which were available, I wanted to give others the same opportunities while sharing my faith with them.

In the past, I taught Sunday School and VBS, and played on the church volleyball team (a short-lived social event with local churches).  Today I can be seen as a lector, gift presentor, or communion assistant during the Sunday services.  I am a member of GIFT and coordinator of the annual spaghetti dinner.  Over 30 years ago I joined the Altar Guild and have been the president for the past 20 years.

I feel blessed to be a member of this church family and enjoy participating in the many events/committees offered by the church.  It is a wonderful feeling to know you’re helping someone, while at the same time enjoying an activity with your family.