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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Lois and Rodger Kopf.

Forum, TODAY at 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.

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.

Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45.

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.

Meals Needed for Summit Warm Hearts on February 8. Meals need to serve 16 people and contain no pork. They should be dropped off in the kitchen by 7:30 PM. You can bring an entire meal or just a portion. See the weekly email to sign up.

Souper Bowl of Caring, Sunday, February 11 We will have our “Noisy Offering” collection for ELCA World Hunger. Don’t forget to bring your change, although we will also take larger denominations if you forget!

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

Fellowship Time Help Needed: Food donations for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). They can be homemade or store-bought — baked goods/bagels, fruit/veggies, and cheese & crackers are just some ideas. This is a major community building endeavor of the church that we all enjoy — therefore, we all need to pitch in and support this ministry. See the weekly email to sign up.

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.