Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Joy Petzinger in memory of George Montague.
TODAY at the 8:00 service, we will celebrate as Sofia Medenica affirms her baptism in the rite of confirmation.
2022 Pledge Update To date, we have received 53 pledges totaling $275,970 toward our goal of $450,000. If you have not submitted your 2022 pledge, please do so today by submitting a pledge card to the church office or online.
College Care Packages: The Caring Cards & Calls Committee is looking for donations of $10 gift cards to Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks to send in care packages to our college students. Cards can be placed in the envelope marked College Gift Cards in the office by TODAY. If you have a college student, please send their mailing addresses to Jama Bowman at jama.b@comcast.net to make sure they get a care package!
Remembrance of the Faithful Departed: Each year on All Saints Day we remember those who have died in the past year and you are invited to submit names of any loved ones or friends who have died in the past year. For more information or to submit a name please email Pastor Blake. Names must be submitted by TODAY.
Market Street Mission Coat Giveaway: Donations of coats, hats, scarves or gloves for men, women, and children, may be brought to St. John’s by TODAY.
All Saints Sunday, November 7: Along with our celebration liturgy on this day, we will have a luncheon following the 10:30 service. The church is providing the main meal. Please sign up in the rear entry to let us know you are attending and to bring a side salad or dessert to share.
Bishop's Challenge Bus Trip: On Saturday, November 13 our synod is offering a bus trip to visit the African American Museum in Philadelphia and the Mask & Wig Club, originally built by The Rev. Jehu Jones. $25 for a round-trip bus and museum ticket. Visit www.njsynod.org/bishopschallengeevents for more information and registration.
Jehu Jones Bishop Challenge: Every congregation has been challenged to help the NJ Synod raise $50,000 to support the lives of emerging leaders of African descent in our church today. Our council has set our goal at $3,750 by the end of 2021 and the Anti-Racism Committee will match our goal dollar for dollar. Please make donations to St. John’s, memo “Jehu Jones.”
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) 2022! We have requested the week of July 3–9, 2022 in either West Virginia or Virginia. We are currently looking for teens and college students to participate. Youth volunteers must be at least 13 years old and have graduated 8th grade by the time of the trip. Please email Laura Snyder for more information or to sign up your child. Visit ASP’s website to learn more about this organization that strives to make homes warmer, safer, and drier for Appalachian families!
Giving Is Important. We count on your generous offerings to continue to do our robust ministry. Please give generously. You may give online or mail checks to the church.
Summit Feeding Ministries: Loaves and Fishes is always in need shelf-stable food items such as canned goods, cereals, and boxed foods. Please leave your donations in the rear entry.