Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of joining the church by the Rindler family.
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 67 pledges, totaling $374,872 and $10,925 for World Hunger. Please submit your 2024 pledge as soon as possible.
Advent ALL-AGES Activity December 10, 17 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.
Lessons & Carols & St. John’s Anniversary, TODAY at 4:00 PM. Following the service, we will have a festive reception celebrating the 115th anniversary of the founding of our congregation with Bishop Tracie Bartholomew as our special guest.
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.
Christmas Decoration Dedications due TODAY. Sign up in the rear entryway.
LSMNJ Gifts & GRACE Spice collection due TODAY.
Mitten Tree collection of new or gently-used winter apparel due December 17.
BRIDGES Run Collection: We are collecting supplies for 200 sustainable lunches to be assembled on December 17. Sign up in the narthex or in the weekly email.
Help us decorate the church after worship on December 17. Sign-up sheet is in the narthex for the various tasks. 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.
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.