Jonah Backus and the Conquerors will be playing at St. John’s on Saturday, February 23 at 6:30 pm. The concert will be in the Activity Center. This band is an up and coming Christian contemporary band made up of five students at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN. They started practicing together in August of 2017 with the goal of sharing God’s Word through their God-given musical talents. Jonah Backus (Two Rivers, WI), a junior on the pastor track, is the lead singer, guitarist, and has written many of the songs that are featured on their new album. Jeremy Fluegge (Onalaska, WI), also a junior on the pastor track, is the pianist, backup singer, and has written a few songs himself. Caleb Koelpin (Dallas, TX), is a junior on the pastor track and is the bass guitarist. Luke Sak (Lake Orion, MI) is a pastor track junior who plays both drums and guitar. Finally, Paul Koepsell (Appleton, WI) plays both electric and acoustic guitar as well as drums. He is taking some time off from school but still travels with the band on occasion. Learn more about their band and their mission on their website, jonahbackusmusiconline.com. Finally, like their Facebook page, Jonah Backus and the Conquerors, and follow them on Instagram at jonahbackusmusic. They are thankful for the opportunity to share God’s Word in music and song. We are more than conquerors! To God be the glory! 

   On Tuesday the students in grades 2-4 traveled to Winona State to enjoy a performance of "Peter and the Wolf". The Winona Symphony Orchestra played fantastic music while the students listened to the story narrated and viewed a Powerpoint presentation. This performance also gave the students a chance to learn about numerous instruments and how certain instruments can represent a character in a story.