March 3, 2024

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Although no flowers adorn our chancel during Lent, a donation to the Flower Fund was made by the Coble family in celebration of Julia’s birthday.

Please welcome Rev. Dr. Nelson Rivera as our guest preacher this morning. He will be leading a forum at 9:00 AM “Lutheran Identity and Commitments in an Ecumenical Context.’’ 

Confirmation Class TODAY from 5:30-7:30 PM. Pray for our young people as they continue to prepare to affirm their baptism.

Lenten Soup Suppers and Midweek Services: Join us for Wednesdays in Lent for Soup Supper at 6:00 PM followed by Services at 7:00 PM. Help is needed to provide soup, salad, bread or dessert and to help with set-up/clean-up. Sign up in the entryway.

Upcoming Forums: March 10: A Faithful Foundation for Discussing Housing (Housing Part  2); March 17: Where Do We Go from Here? (Housing Part 3).

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.

Property Day, March 16 at 9:00 AM: It is time to spruce up the church before Easter and make some small repairs to the building. There will be jobs for all skill levels and abilities. Sign up in the entryway or in the weekly email. Questions? Contact Jane Bowman (908) 447-8865.

Soup for a Cause, through March 17: We will be selling homemade soups and breads between Sunday services during Lent with proceeds going to the St. Stephan’s-Grace Community in Newark. If you are interested in making soup or bread for the sale contact Jane Bowman.

Cereal Collection for Loaves and Fishes. Can we collect 200 boxes by March 17?

Shampoo Collection: We have set a goal to collect 100 bottles each of shampoo and conditioner for GRACE by March 17.

NJ Synod Zoom Listening Sessions, Commission for a Renewed Church: March 17 at 6:00 PM. You must register in advance via the weekly email.

Help needed for Holy Week services - 9 services in 8 days! We need ushers, assisting ministers, readers, candle preparers, chair arrangers, and more! All skill levels welcome. Please check out the sign-up sheet located in the narthex or in the weekly email.

Easter Decorations: To have your dedications or memorials included in the Easter bulletins, you must sign up or contact the church office by March 17.