Senior Recognition 2024

St. John Seniors 2024

On May 5th we will be recognizing the graduating St. John Seniors - everyone is invited to join us for a cake reception at 10:10 AM between the services. We ask that you pray for the seniors as they prepare to start the next step in their lives and faith journeys.

Treyten Henning

Parents -

Wes & Sue Henning

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend Grand View University and play baseball and study exercise science.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Confirmation classes with Jodi.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. 1 Corinthians 9:24

Avery Martin

Parents -

Eric & Amber Martin

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attending Kansas State University with a major in Animal Science with the hope to attend vet school in the future.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Playing my trumpet for Christmas Eve service.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4

Alexa Jelinek

Parents -

Sara & Bryan Jelinek

Graduating from - 

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend the University of Lincoln Nebraska with a Major in psychology.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Going on the 2023 Colorado Mission trip.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

Jesus answered, "You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand." John 13:7

Conner McCubbin

Parents - 

Eric & Lisa McCubbin

Graduating from - 

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend Southeast Community College majoring in Agricultural Business.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Sitting with my family, my grandma Sandi and grandpa Bill during church.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

Now then, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field, and hunt game for me. Genesis 27:3

MacKenzie Saathoff

Parents - 

Jackie & James Saathoff

Graduating from - 

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend College

Favorite memory of St. John -

When our group went to Church Camp and I got to ride the Horses.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

Be Strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes with you; he will not fail your or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

Ellie Jurgens

Parents -

Chad & Jill Jurgens

Graduating from - 

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend the University of Nebraska Lincoln and pursue a career in nursing.

Favorite memory of St. John -

The Christmas Eve Services. I love singing silent night with the candles!

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25

Collin Mangnall

Parents -

Tessa & Lenny Mangnall

Graduating from - 

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for civil engineering.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Painting our confirmation verses on canvases.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

Judges 6:12 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valor.

Sofie Poole

Parents -

Pam Poole

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attending Southeast Community College with potential plans to transfer to a four-year university. I want to be an author or start my own business that offers interior decoration and event planning services.

Favorite memory of St. John -

My favorite memories of church are the nights my confirmation classmates and I would grow closer to God and each other through our small group discussions.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

When the cares of my heart are many, your consolation brings me joy. Psalm 94:19

Blake Berke

Parents -

Brad & Jodi Berke

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

I plan on attending trade school.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Going on mission trips and helping others, as well as meeting new friends.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Jeremiah 31:3

Addison Hatcliff

Parents -

Jason and Jaime Hatcliff

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend Doane University where I will play basketball and study pre-med.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Wednesday night confirmation class with my friends.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

The Lord is my strength and my shield my heart trusts in him and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7

Tatum Schroeder

Parents -

Chad & Amy Schroeder

Graduating from -

Diller-Odell High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend Oklahoma State University with a major in nursing.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Getting baptized at the midnight service on Christmas Eve.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse –

Jesus answered, "You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand." John 13:7

Blake Lovett

Parents -

Josh & Molly Voorhees

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attending college for engineering.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Confirmation with Pastor Ernesto.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

David defeated Goliath with a sling and a rock. He killed him without even using a sword. David ran over and pulled out Goliath's sword. Then he used it to cut off Goliath's head. 1 Samuel 17:50-53

Gage Forney

Parents -

Emily & Chris Forney

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attended SCC to complete prerequisites, then transfer to get a degree in mechanical engineering.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Christmas services.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

Above all, love each other deeply. 1 Peter 4:8

Josie Frerichs

Parents -

Jeff &Jenny Frerichs

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend UNL and study nutrition exercise and health science.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Going on the Colorado mission trip.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

Erin Ware

Parents -

Stephanie & Jamie Ware

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attending SCC Beatrice for business, then going to College of Hair Design, Esthetics program.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Going on the youth trip to Denver, Colorado.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

Halle Leonard

Parents -

Eric Leonard and Alison Leonard

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Undecided.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Trash pick up, amazing the things we found, always a good time and entertaining.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Arihanna Marlatt

Parents -

Patrick Marlatt and Melissa Marlatt

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend University of Nebraska-Lincoln and double major in Marketing and Fashion Merchandising.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Going to camp at Carol Joy Holling.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
 and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
 when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
 and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2

Deighton Norris

Parents -

Ryan & Brandee Norris

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Plans following graduation -

Attending SCC Beatrice in the academic transfer program.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Small group time with Jodi.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse -

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34

Brendan Moon

Parents - Rich & Deanne Moon

Graduating from - Lincoln High School

Plans following graduation -

Attend UNL and study Mechanical Engineering.

Favorite memory of St. John -

Confirmation.

Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse – Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1

Macee Griffith

Parents -

Michelle Parde

Graduating from - 

Beatrice High School

Confirmation Verse -

Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

Trinity Meers

Parents -

Kim Meers

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Confirmation Verse -

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2

Cheyne Oates

Parents -

Scott Oates & Melissa Oates

Graduating from -

Beatrice High School

Confirmation Verse -

God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved;

God will help it when the morning dawns. Psalm 46:5