Lawrence Baker
Music Director
Lawrence Baker has been the Director of Music here at St. John since the fall of 2000. He received his Master of Music Degree in Choral Conducting and Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Temple University. The Arts at St. John’s has been built on a strong foundation and will continue to offer the finest musical programs for the people of St. John’s while reaching out to the community at large.
Mr. Baker has worked for Augsburg Fortress Publishers, served on the Worship Committee of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod (ELCA) and is a frequent clinician in the areas of liturgical worship and sacred music.
When not directing, he also enjoys singing with The Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Chorus.
Contact information: lawrencebaker22@gmail.com
Mr. Baker has worked for Augsburg Fortress Publishers, served on the Worship Committee of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod (ELCA) and is a frequent clinician in the areas of liturgical worship and sacred music.
When not directing, he also enjoys singing with The Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Chorus.
Contact information: lawrencebaker22@gmail.com
Meet Our Staff
Rev. Sarah Stobie
Pastor
Pastor Sarah Stobie began as our 26th pastor on August 16, 2015. This is her second call to ministry. Pastor Sarah has her Master of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary, and she also attended the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago.
Pastor Sarah enjoys leading worship, preaching, and teaching young and old about the Bible and theology. A Youth and Family director for many years, she believes that churches should be welcoming of families with children of all ages. She is excited to be at St John and looks forward to meeting you.
Pastor Sarah is married to Pete, and has two college-aged daughters. Personally she enjoys many hobbies, including reading and nature walks.
Contact information: pastorsarahstobie@gmail.com
Pastor Sarah enjoys leading worship, preaching, and teaching young and old about the Bible and theology. A Youth and Family director for many years, she believes that churches should be welcoming of families with children of all ages. She is excited to be at St John and looks forward to meeting you.
Pastor Sarah is married to Pete, and has two college-aged daughters. Personally she enjoys many hobbies, including reading and nature walks.
Contact information: pastorsarahstobie@gmail.com
Susan Flanagan
Office Assistant
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Susan, our Office Administrator started work at St. John in August of 2017. She is married to Michael and has two children Arthur and Victoria and lives in Oreland, Pa. After graduating from Jacksonville University, Susan was a flight attendant based out of New York. After many years with the Airlines, she worked in different areas of Human Resources in a large accounting firm in Philadelphia and finally was recruited by St. Thomas’ Church in Whitemarsh where she spent many years as their New Member and Volunteer Coordinator.
She is excited to be here at St. John Lutheran Church! Contact information: stjohn1802@gmail.com | 610-277-1086 |
Marcie Godby
Bookkeeper
Marcie Godby joined St. John in the summer of 2017 as Bookkeeper. She graduated from Widener University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree, and has worked for the past 20 years as a bookkeeper for a small company.
Marcie is married with two grown married daughters, and three grandchildren. She and her husband raised their family in Collegeville, where they lived for 26 years. They currently reside in New Hanover Township.
Contact information: stjohn1802bookkeeper@gmail.com
Marcie is married with two grown married daughters, and three grandchildren. She and her husband raised their family in Collegeville, where they lived for 26 years. They currently reside in New Hanover Township.
Contact information: stjohn1802bookkeeper@gmail.com
Barry Stock
Facilities Coordinator
Barry has served as a Custodian and now Facilities Coordinator at St. John for many years. Some of Barry's responsibilities include making sure our building is ready for worship, performing much needed maintenance in our building, and supervising that our events and weddings run smoothly!
Barry and wife Rita, their children and grandchildren are all members of St. John. Barry is a member of the St. John's Handbell Choir and has served on Council and virtually every committee, taught Sunday School and confirmation, and mentored the Youth Group. Barry also served the greater church as a member of the Synod Transition and Mobility Committee.
Barry and wife Rita, their children and grandchildren are all members of St. John. Barry is a member of the St. John's Handbell Choir and has served on Council and virtually every committee, taught Sunday School and confirmation, and mentored the Youth Group. Barry also served the greater church as a member of the Synod Transition and Mobility Committee.
