St. John's Stovertown Lutheran Church


   Pastor's Resignation ----

   Pastor is resigning as of June 14, 2026
   Please take a moment to wish him well and keep him in prayer as he begins a new chapter
   His hard work and dedication to St. John's Stovertown over the last many years is greatly appreciated
   He has given willingly and unselfishly to the people of St. John's congregation
   
   Good Luck, Pastor!  You will be missed!



Address:  6575 Center Rd. 
                P.O. Box 361 
                Philo, OH  43771

Phone: (740) 697-0202

Email address:  stovertownelca@live.com

Pastor Al Laese

Secretary Vicky Thomas
                 cabinintheorchard@yahoo.com

Sunday School: 9:00 AM

Worship: 10:00 AM on Sunday

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated on Holidays, Festival Sundays and the first Sunday of each month (with few exceptions). 

All Baptized Christians are welcome at the Lord's Table.  Those too young to commune may receive a blessing rather than bread and wine.

MISSION STATEMENT, ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, STOVERTOWN:
"We the members of St. John's Lutheran Church of Stovertown, being children of God, would like to invite all to share in the good news of Jesus Christ.  As witnesses of God's love and forgiveness we reach out to you."

CEMETERY RULES AS POSTED:

1.  No trees, shrubs, flowers, or other plants shall be planted on
     any lot.
2.  Winter decorations must be removed by March 25.
3.  Memorial Day decorations must be removed within 10 days
      after the holiday.
4.  No eternal (solar lights) are permitted.
5.  During the mowing season, all decorations should be on the
      monument, not on the ground or the footer.
6.  The trustees reserve the right to dispose of any decorations
      that are not within guidelines.

 "Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him."  Hebrews 11:6