Please welcome our guest organist today, Lisa Wichman.
Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God.
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.
Appalachia Service Project Update: We have 11 volunteers (four adults, seven youth) scheduled to go to Appalachia from July 2-9, 2022. All volunteers should submit their $300.00 deposits to the church office/ASP mailbox as soon as possible (deadline February 1). Training and fundraising dates will be scheduled by March. Additional volunteer slots for this awesome week of service are still available; please contact Laura Snyder at njsnyders5@verizon.net.
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.
Sage Resale Shop, 31 Chatham Rd. Summit Closing: Inventory liquidation sale February 4, 5, 11, 12 from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Everything must go, priced from $1-10.
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.
Free College Search Webinars: The ELCA colleges is kicking off 2022 with the College Readiness Webinar Series, free webinars to answer questions about applying to or preparing for college. The series is composed of five different webinars offered throughout February. Go to www.imaginecolleges.org/webinars/ to register for the first webinar on February 8.
ONE WORSHIP SERVICE, February 13 at 9:30 AM with the Annual Congregation Meeting immediately following the service. If you need to attend remotely, you must contact the church office by February 6.
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.
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.