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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by the Snyder family.

Guest Preacher, TODAY: The Rev. Maristela Freiberg, Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission of the NJ Synod, will be our guest preacher and forum leader. A native of Brazil, Pastor Freiberg helps congregations think about growth and evangelism, with a particular emphasis on reaching out to immigrant and minority communities.

Forum, TODAY at 9:00 AM, led by Rev. Frieberg, Joining God’s Invitation, Actions, and New Adventures of Hope will explore where we see potential for mission and evangelism at St. John’s.

Children’s Choir TODAY at 9:30 AM and Faith Formation at 10:00 AM. All children are welcome. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings or Deacon Walker for more information.

Holy Baptism, TODAY at 10:30. The whole church joins in welcoming Mason Rodriguez into the family of God.

Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45.

Sign Up by January 22 for Dialogue Circles on Race: Summit Interfaith Council Anti-Racism Committee is offering another semester of Dialogue Circles on Race beginning the week of February 11. Please see the weekly email to sign up by January 22.

LSMNJ Forum, January 28, 9:00 AM: Beth Gebhardt, Director of Community Relations & Volunteers at Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, will be leading a forum about the robust and diverse ministries of Lutheran Social Ministries, a ministry partner of which our congregation has long supported.

Budget Forum, February 4 at 9:00 AM: Please join us to review the 2024 Proposed Ministry Spending Plan and ask any questions in preparation for the Annual Meeting on February 11.

Annual Congregation Meeting, February 11, immediately following the 9:30 AM service. Please note that there is only one service on this Sunday.

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