September 26, 2021
Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by the Connelly family in memory of Millie Connelly, and in remembrance of Jim Gahan by Irma, Kevin, Kurt, & Steve Gahan.
Upcoming Music Ensemble Rehearsals: Lutherringers: TODAY, 12:00 PM, Recorder Ensemble: Wednesday, September 29, 7:00 PM. Adult Choir rehearses Wednesdays. 7:45 PM in Hinman Hall. Please join us!
St. John’s Youth Group Meeting: TONIGHT, 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 to ensure we order enough!
Black Lutheran History Forum Series, Sundays, 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.
Confirmation Class begins on October 3 at 5:30 PM! Please pray for our confirmands as they explore their Lutheran faith. For more information, contact Pastor Blake.
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.
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) 2022! We have requested the week of July 3–9, 2022 (leaving St. John's Saturday, July 2). Now, we are 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 contact Laura Snyder at njsnyders5@verizon.net for more information or to sign up your child.
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.