Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in gratitude by Helen and Steve Sanders.
2022 Pledge Update To date, we have received 73 pledges totaling $382,950 toward our goal of $450,000. Please be sure to submit your 2022 pledge card to the church office or online.
Director of Music Medical Leave Update: Donna Garzinsky will continue on medical leave into the new year as she recovers from surgery. We continue to hold her prayer. Wayne Dietterick has agreed to continue as interim choir director and principal organist. Linda Clark has agreed to continue as interim director of the handbell choir and recorder ensemble. We are extremely grateful to both Wayne and Linda for their willingness to serve during this time.
Youth Group Meeting: TODAY at 7:00 PM. Middle and High School youth welcome.
Churches Beyond Borders Joint Devotions: The Lutherans and Anglicans in the United States and Canada share a special relationship. Our four churches: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and the Anglican Church in Canada, have produced a devotion for use from November 25–December 10 for the
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Copies are available in the narthex.
Advent begins November 28! We have LOTS of Advent events and resources: Advent Lessons & Carols, December 12, intergenerational Advent activities for children and adults, every Sunday in Advent at 9:00AM in Hinman Hall, and an online Advent calendar on our Facebook page, where we will post each day of Advent through Epiphany, recipes, memories, fun facts and more.
Advent Devotions and Advent Christmas brochures are available now.
The Advent Sale, November 28–December 19 in the chapel. We are feeling nostalgic this Advent Season so our theme for this year is “Awaiting with Nostalgia,” bringing back memories of the past. We will have items from the past, handmade crafts, a few traditional things, and ELCA Good Gifts will also be available. All proceeds will go toward local food ministries.
LSMNJ Christmas Gifts: We are again joining with Lutheran Social Ministries NJ (LSMNJ) to support children and seniors in affordable housing. How you can help: Purchase gift cards (from Walmart for children in Camden or from Walmart, Target, pharmacies or grocery stores for seniors). Bring to church by December 5 and we will mail them to LSMNJ. Purchase gifts from LSMNJ’s Amazon Smiles Christmas Gift List for children and seniors. Click here to open Beth Gebhart's Christmas Gifts list and select any one (or more) of her gifts for your purchase. You will require an Amazon account to complete your purchase with a credit card, but you can create a new account on the spot. Ship to LSMNJ, 3 Manhattan Drive, Burlington, NJ 08016. Deadline for deliveries is December 15. Contact Helen Dachowicz or Hans Calis with questions.
Bridges Outreach: We will be preparing sustainable lunches to give to the homeless on Sunday, December 12, at 9:00 AM, and doing a run to Newark on Saturday, December 18. Keep an eye out for more information about what food items you can contribute.
Appalachia Service Project July 2–9, 2022 Update: Youth AND adults can still sign up for this awesome service opportunity. The need in Appalachia is so great, ASP is permitting some all-adults teams for the summer program usually geared to youth. This is a unique year and a great opportunity for adults to try ASP. Contact Laura Snyder ASAP: njsnyders5@verizon.net.