July 18, 2021
Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and by Pastor Blake Scalet on the seventh anniversary of his ordination today.
Communion Celebration: Larissa Burga receives her first Holy Communion today during our 10:30 service. Welcome to the Lord’s table.
Dinner Church, TODAY at 6:00 PM. Join us!
Summer Reading: The Anti-Racism Committee has two recommendations for your summer reading list, both of which will be discussed in the fall. The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein to and The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. Discussions will be in the fall. Books will be available in the office for $10.
Lace for Love Pop-Up Sale, July 24 & 25: Member Paula Cerdas has started a non-profit, Lace for Love collects donated wedding gowns and sells them at a discount to new brides. The profits from the sale of the dresses goes to local hunger relief programs like Table to Table. She is hosting her first pop-up sale in Hinman Hall, by appointment only, on July 24 and 25. Stop by to learn more about her new venture.
Pastoral Emergencies: Pastor Blake will be on vacation from July 25–August 7. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Andrew Larsen, Council President, or the church office.
Blood Drive at St. John’s, Friday, July 30 from Noon–6:00 PM here at St. John’s. Please sign up at www.nybc.org/njdrive and use sponsor code 12199.
Godspeed and Farewell for RJ Klein: Join us on August 8 as we bid farewell to longtime member, RJ Klein as he moves to upstate New York.
Music Director: Please continue to hold our Director of Music, Donna Garzinsky, in your prayers as she recovers from surgery over the next four–six months. We are blessed to have Wayne Dietterick and Connie Schmalz filling in during her absence.
Sing with the Summer Choir: Sundays, August 8 and 15. Join Connie Schmalz around the Kawai piano in the front of the sanctuary at 9:30 AM. All are welcome.
Altar Flowers: With worship returning to the sanctuary, altar flowers will resume! Please sign up in the rear entry. The weekly flower cost to the church is $80. Please give as you are able, online or with a check.
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.