December 17, 2023

Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Roy Patterson by the Sharpe & Bowler families.

We Have a Special Need for Worship Volunteers for Christmas. Please sign up in the weekly email to help usher, read, and acolyte.

Thursday Meals for Summit Warm Hearts are needed for December 28 & January 11. Please  sing up in the weekly email to provide main dishes, sides, salads, or desserts.

Pledge Update: We have received 69 pledges, totaling 447,572 and $16,925 for World Hunger. Please submit your 2024 pledge as soon as possible.

Advent ALL-AGES Activity TODAY at 9:00 AM to prepare for the Bridges Run.

Join our Intergenerational Christmas Eve Choir for a brief rehearsal on TODAY from 9:30 to 10:00 AM and/or December 24 at 4:05 PM. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. We will sing two simple carols at the 5:00 PM service on Christmas Eve. 

Faith Formation at 10:00 AM. All children are welcome.

Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45.

115th Anniversary Appeal: Please prayerfully consider donating $115 or more to be used for Major Maintenance. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Check out our Facebook Advent Calendar: Every day, from the first day of Advent through Epiphany, we will post recipes, memories, fun facts, and more.  

Mitten Tree collection of new or gently-used winter apparel due TODAY.

Help us decorate the church after worship TODAY. Lunch will be provided.

Blue Christmas Service, Tuesday, December 19 at 7:00 PM. We will gather to hear scripture, name our woes, pray together, receive communion and light candles. All are welcome.

Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil on December 21 at 7:00 PM at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit. There will also be a supplies drive of non-perishable food and winter apparel.

BRIDGES Run: Help hand out lunches on December 23. Please sign up in the weekly email.

We will have ONE SERVICE at 10:30 AM on Sundays December 31.

Church Office Holiday Hours: The church office will be closed from December 25–January 1.

The 2024 Flower Chart is posted on the rear bulletin board and available for you to sign up. Weekly flowers cost Saint John’s $85. Please give as you are able.