St. John's Lutheran Church, South Avenue, will host a family picnic at Memorial Park on Sept. 7.

Families of the congregation will meet at the park, as well as the children of the Sunday School and teachers by 10:45 a.m. The morning worship service will begin at 11. There will be no radio broadcast of the service.The planned menu will be fried chicken, hot dogs and barbecue. Beverages and ice cream will also be provided. There is a sign up sheet in the back of the church if you wish to attend with your family. Signing up will help the committee plan on food and drinks.Each family is asked to bring a covered dish to share with others. There will be bingo, cake walk and games for the children.For more information call the church office at 570-325-4255.