September 19, 2021
Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God.
Upcoming Music Ensemble Rehearsals: Lutherringers: Sunday, September 26, 12:00 PM, Recorder Ensemble: Wednesday, September 29, 7:00 PM. Adult Choir rehearses Wednesdays. 7:45 PM in Hinman Hall. Please join us!
Family Promise Volunteer Opportunity, September 19–26: St. John’s will be virtually hosting Family Promise families currently in temporary shelter apartments during COVID. Meal preparation/deliveries and gift cards are needed. Please contact Marifel Calis for information on how you can help.
St. John’s Youth Group - First Meeting on September 26, 7:00–8:30 PM in the Youth Lounge. We will be discussing climate change and environmental issues. All teens in middle and high school are welcome to attend! Pizza will be provided so please RSVP to Kirsten Meyer so we know how much to order!
Black Lutheran History Forum Series, Sundays, September 26, October 3 & 10, 9:00 AM in Hinman Hall, hosted by the Anti-Racism Committee. We will be digging into the untold, story of the Black Lutherans and the Lutheran Church’s complicated relationship with people of African descent. This forum is part of the Bishop’s Jehu Jones Challenge.
Bridges Outreach Streets to Homes 5K Run and Walk is Sunday, October 3. St. John’s is an official sponsor! It would be great to see some members running or walking in the race, which begins at 8:30 AM on the Village Green in Summit. If you have any questions, please email Brett Tomlinson.
Hurricane Relief: Hurricane Ida hit home, in more ways than one. Among the many impacted were three of our sister organizations: Family Promise of Union County, St. Stephan’s in Newark and Bethlehem New Orleans. Send a donation to St. John’s either online or by check, earmarked “Hurricane Ida Relief,” and St. John’s will match your contribution dollar for dollar, splitting the total contribution three ways among the organizations. Every dollar helps!
Building Updates Over the past few months, we have made significant updates to our facility! These include installing a state-of-the-art sound and livestream system, installing a new retaining wall to the rear of the property, and new floors in the education wing. The choir loft air conditioning should be replaced in the coming weeks. Make sure to take a look!
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.