Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Lud Zabel by Marlene Zabel.
Christmas Chancel Decorations: Suggested donations of $25– $100 may be made to decorate our church for Christmas. Please sign up in the rear entryway or with the tear off form by TODAY to be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletins.
Bridges Outreach: We will be preparing sustainable lunches to give to the homeless on TODAY at 9:00 AM, and doing a run to Newark on Saturday, December 18. Sign-ups are posted in the rear entryway.
Dinner Church: TONIGHT at 6:00 PM. Join us for Word and sacrament in a dinner setting.
The 2022 Flower Chart is up! Please sign up for dedication in the coming year. Multiple people can sign up each week. Weekly flowers cost St. John’s $80. Please donate as you are able.
2022 Pledge Update To date, we have received 81 pledges totaling $410,470 toward our goal of $450,000. Please be sure to submit your 2022 pledge card to the church office or online.
Jehu Jones Bishop’s Challenge Update: Thus far we have received $1,990. Our challenge is to raise $3,750 which will be matched dollar for dollar by our Antiracism Committee.
Join us for Advent intergenerational activities for children and adults, every Sunday in Advent at 9:00AM in Hinman Hall. Sing carols, do crafts, prepare for Bridges Run, and eat special treats specific to each week.
Facebook Advent Calendar: Check out our online Advent calendar on our Facebook page, where we will post each day of Advent through Epiphany, recipes, memories, fun facts & more.
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.
Church Decorating is planned for Sunday, December 19. Sign up in the narthex for the many tasks that need to be completed to ready St. John’s for Christmas Eve. Pizza will be served! There are tasks for all skill sets. We need your help!
Caroling, December 19 at 4:00 PM! Join us as we carol through town spreading Christmas joy.
Year-End Giving: Please remember to honor your 2021 financial pledges and World Hunger giving. All financial contributions, Christmas offerings, and special giving must be received before year’s end for 2021 accounting purposes. Thank you for your generosity!
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.