Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Laura and Ray Snyder.
2022 Offering Envelopes: If you use or would like to use offering envelopes for your contributions, 2022 envelopes are available for pickup after the service.
In the interest of the health and safety of all our members and staff, St. John's has pushed all January activities to February and March. These activities include Confirmation Class, Youth Group, musical ensembles, Dinner Church, Fellowship Time food & coffee, and the Anti-Racism forums. Please contact the Church Office with questions.
Ibram X. Kendi Book Club Talk: Our Anti-Racism Committee invites you to join a talk by the author of Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America on Wednesday, February 2, from 7:00-8:00 PM. Because we know people, we have been invited to attend. Register on their website at blackauthorsbookclub.org.
Souper Bowl of Caring Summit-Wide: We are joining with other Summit groups for this year's collection. Please bring to St. John’s by February 6 adult diapers, feminine hygiene products, and cleaning supplies.
Budget Forum, February 6 at 9:00 AM: Come learn about the 2022 Spending Plan.
ONE WORSHIP SERVICE, February 13 at 9:30 AM with the Annual Congregation Meeting immediately following the service.
Bishop’s Challenge Book Study: Join Bishop Bartholomew on Tuesday, February 22 or Thursday, February 24 from 7:30-9:00 PM for a discussion of Isabel Wilkerson’s book, The Warmth of Other Suns, about why millions of Black Americans left the South between 1915 and 1970. Both evenings will be similar in content. Sign-up at njsynod.org/bishopschallengeevents.
Lutheran Disaster Response Tornado Relief: Gifts to LDR designated for “U.S. Tornadoes” will be used entirely (100%) to assist those affected by tornadoes until the response is complete. Together, we can support those who are on the long road to recovery. You may give to St. John's with the memo: “LDR Tornadoes” or you may give online at elca.org/disaster.
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.
Lutheran Summer Music Winter Session will run January 9–February 11, 2022 and will be held completely via Zoom. The LSM Winter Session aims to remove the barriers of distance, tuition cost, and time commitment so that we can welcome even more young musicians into our community! For more information about the program, visit LSMacademy.org.
Cross Roads Youth Retreats in April & May: Retreats are available for both Elementary and Middle School students. Both retreats run from Friday evening at 7:00 PM through Sunday 10:30 AM after a worship service. The cost for the weekend retreat is $95. Go to www.crossroadsretreat.com/youth-retreats to learn more and to register.