Centenary Core Values

FOCUS OUTWARDLY

We are commissioned by God to serve others as we help meet the physical and spiritual needs of our neighbors and community.

MAKE DISCIPLES

We will grow in our faith and trust in God through small groups of study, prayer and encouragement.

FOLLOW JESUS

The life of Jesus as defined by the Gospels is our guide for right living, moral decisions, and compassion for others.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

We will walk alongside one another celebrating life’s joys and supporting each other in its sorrows so that we may trust one another and be strengthened as the body of Christ.

Community Food Pantry

New month means we are collecting new items for the Food Pantry.  They have asked for hot cereals, canned vegetables, pancake mix and syrup and items to make chili.

The Community Food Pantry is another mission project for our church.  Our church takes food donations to help those in need.  The types of foods requested are given to us by the Food Pantry to help fill their shelves based on the needs at the time.

Location: St. John Lutheran Church, 701 N. 6th St., Beatrice, NE  68310

Phone: 402-223-5306

Hours: Monday & Thursday 9:00am-12:00 noon, 1:00pm-4:00pm   and   Last Tuesday of the month from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Services: Food, one-time assistance with rent; one time assistance with electric bill

Interviewed clients may come once a month for three months.  Additional food pantry visits by clients are determined on a case by case basis.

They work closely with Health & Human Services, Blue Valley Community Action, Salvation Army, Crisis Center of Hope, etc.. Transients may receive one night's lodging at a local motel. 5 gallons of gas may be given for EXTREME emergencies.

They serve all of Gage County.

Your gifts of food and cash are much needed and GREATLY appreciated. It requires about 65 volunteers to carry out their MISSION.

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider. "And Justice for All."

Did You Know

Exciting News!

    Beginning Sunday, February 7th, 2021, our sanctuary doors will be open to the public for 11 am worship. This will be in addition to our TV, YouTube, and Facebook broadcasts.

    While we understand the worship experience will be different, we are excited to welcome you back into our building. We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we make these modifications to our worship service. 

    Please review the following protocols. 

RE-OPENING FOR WORSHIP: CENTENARY PROTOCOLS revised January 2021

SHOULD I COME TO AN IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICE?

If you have an underlying health condition or are in a vulnerable age group, stay home and worship online.

If you are ill or demonstrating symptoms of illness such as a cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, new loss of taste and smell, fever, sneezing, body aches or body chills, stay home and worship online.

If you have been knowingly exposed to COVID-19, stay home and worship online.

THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE 

Please do not arrive at church before 10:45 a.m. 

Based on social distance requirements, the maximum sanctuary seating capacity for each worship service is 60 to 70 people. Overflow seating will be available in the dining room. 

If you choose to attend a church service in person, wearing a mask is recommended. If you do not have a mask the church will have one available for you. 

All hymnals, pew cushions, Bibles, pencils, and attendance pads have been  removed from the sanctuary.

Offering plates will not be passed. Plates will be available in the back of the sanctuary to receive your financial gifts. 

Music during worship will be restricted to the organ, instrumentalists, and the piano.

Hymns will be sung during worship, with words on screen, masks required.

Communion will be suspended until social distancing requirements are lifted.

Coffee fellowship after the services is suspended until social distancing requirements are lifted.