St. Johns makes its presence known in the community through an annual presentation of a community Easter Pageant. For 31 years, St. Johns, with support of members of other churches, presents the Passion week of Jesus. Colorful costumes, a rousing choir, and the strong message of the death and resurrection of Christ provides a strong evangelism message. On Palm Sunday St. Johns sponsors a Walk With Jesus. Members of the Pageant cast and members of the church lead a walk down Broadway from the courthouse to Peru High School commemorating Jesus' walk to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
During Circus Week in July, the largest Circus Parade in the country is held in Peru. For many years St. Johns has entered a float in the parade and has won several awards.
St. John's Sponsored a Spaghetti Dinner to help raise funds for the City's Christmas decorations. Over $1000 was raised and will have matching funds by Thrivent for Lutherans Community Outreach.
Sponsored by LWML, the entire congregation contributes to the Annual Sauerkraut Dinner. More than 500 people from the community come to eat a wonderful dinner of kraut, pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls and great pies.
