Unchanging Truth.
Living Hope.
St. John's Lutheran Church
Christ-centered, Biblically faithful, confessionally Lutheran since 1905.
A Message From
Pastor Chris Brademeyer
Welcome! We are a rural Lutheran church of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, committed to the clear and faithful teaching of Holy Scripture as it has been confessed by the Church through the ages. Here, Christ is at the center of all that we do. Through the preaching of His Word and the administration of His Sacraments, He delivers forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation just as He has promised. In a changing world, we hold fast to the unchanging truth of God’s Word and gladly confess the faith once delivered to the saints.
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We are a congregation shaped by generations of faithful Christians and sustained by the same Gospel that has always given the Church her life. Rooted here in Oakes and attentive to our neighbors, we strive to serve with humility, love, and steadfast hope. Whether you are visiting for the first time or seeking a church home, we invite you to come, hear, and receive Christ, who is the same yesterday and today and forever.
An Oakes Church Where You Can
Grow
In faith through regular study of God’s Word
Worship
with reverence, tradition, and joy
Belong
to a loving and prayerful community
Serve
your neighbors in Christ’s name
Featured Ministries
Worship
We receive our Lord's gifts and sing His praises using historic liturgy and timeless hymns.
Men's Group
The men of our congregation meet each month for study and fellowship.
Women's Groups
The women meet monthly for Lutheran Women's Missionary League and for a monthly book study. These are times of study, prayer, and fellowship.
What We Believe
As confessional Lutherans, we believe that we are saved by grace through faith for the sake of Jesus Christ’s death upon the cross. This truth is revealed to us through the words of Holy Scriptures which alone are our source of doctrine and belief. We believe that this Biblical faith is faithfully confessed in the Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian creeds and in the Book of Concord. To learn more about confessional Lutheranism and our church, visit our About Page.
FAQs
Q: Are children welcome to come to church with me?
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A: We love kids and so does our Lord Jesus! Children are welcome to join us for our Sunday services are for Sunday School afterwards.
Q: What should I dress like? Where should I sit?
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A: Everyone is welcome and may wear what they want and sit where they want.
Q: Do I have to participate?
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A: You are welcome to participate in as much as you feel comfortable doing. Pastor would be happy to answer any questions you have.
Q: Can I take Communion?
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A: A: The Lord's Supper today is celebrated at our altar in the sure and glad confidence that, just as Jesus said, He feeds us with His Body and Blood in this Sacrament. Because this Sacrament confesses unity of doctrine and faith (1 Cor. 11:17ff), and because "it requires all hearts to believe," we ask that anyone who has not received the Lord's Supper at this altar from Pastor Brademeyer first speak to him before the Divine Service.
Lutheran Church in Oakes, North Dakota
St. John’s Lutheran Church is an LCMS congregation located in Oakes, North Dakota, in the scenic James River Valley. Serving communities of Dickey, Sargent, and LaMoure Counties since 1905, we are committed to proclaiming Jesus Christ crucified and risen, administering the sacraments faithfully, and building a prayerful, multigenerational church family rooted in God’s Word. Saint John's is a Lutheran Church. This means that we are a Christian church that:
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Bases its teachings on the Bible.
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Emphasizes salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and His death on the cross.
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Embraces God’s Word, the sacraments, and prayer as the center of Christian worship.
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Engages in acts of Christian witness and love locally, domestically, and abroad.
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)
As a Missouri Synod church in Oakes, ND, we align with the mission of the LCMS:In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities and the world.The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a denomination that confesses the historic, orthodox Christian faith, a faith built on “the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone” (Eph. 2:20).The LCMS, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is mission-oriented and Bible-based. LCMS doctrine reflects the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther, as summarized in The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Churches in Oakes, ND
In Oakes, ND, churches are more than historic landmarks or community centers—they are places where lives are truly transformed. At the heart of their mission is the proclamation of the Gospel. St. John’s Lutheran Church offers what no earthly institution can: the forgiveness of sins through Word and Sacrament. Each week, faithful preaching and the gifts of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper deliver Christ’s grace to all who gather. In a world filled with noise and uncertainty, churches in Oxford serve as steady beacons of hope, grounding the community in God’s promises and forming people for lives of faith, service, and peace.
Contact Us
Address
120 S. 10th St.
Oakes, ND 58474
Contact
701-742-2595
Opening Hours
Tu - Thurs
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sun. Service
9:00 am
Sun. School
10:20 am