Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of their 30th anniversary by Glenn and Paula Wey.
Volunteers Needed: Ushers, Greeters, Readers, Assisting Ministers and Altar Guild. All these jobs are essential to worship at St. John’s. Please see the weekly email to sign up.
We need food donations for our fellowship time: Store-bought or homemade–baked goods/bagels, fruit/veggies, and cheese & crackers are just some ideas. See the weekly email to sign up.
Forum Series TODAY at 9:00 AM through October 15 on Civic Life and Faith.
Children’s Choir TODAY at 9:30 AM and Faith Formation at 10:00 AM. All children are welcome. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings or Deacon Walker for more information.
Luther Ringers, TODAY 11:45: Handbells is open to middle/high school youth and adults.
Art Bauer Committal & Memorial Service, at the conclusion of the 10:30 service. There will be a memorial service TODAY at 3:00 PM at Cedar Crest Chapel, Pompton Plains.
Fiesta Latina, TODAY, 4:00–7:00 PM on the Summit’s Village Green for dance, music, & food.
Charlie Connelly Funeral, Saturday, October 14 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s.
Partnership Sunday, St. Stephan’s Grace, 7 Wilson Avenue, Newark, October 15, 3:00 PM. Leaders from the Brazilian Lutheran Church will be in attendance. Park at 227 Ferry Street, carpooling is encouraged. If interested, contact Jama Bowman.
Market Street Mission Coat Drive: Please donate new and gently used coats, scarves and gloves by leaving them in the marked bin in the Church Narthex by October 22.
SJSM Book Discussion, October 22: Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, by author Matthew Desmond on October 22 at 9:00 AM. Books are available in the church office for $12.
Dunkin’ or Starbucks Gift Cards are needed for college care packages. Please drop off $10 cards in the church office by October 22. If you have a college student, please contact Jama Bowman with their address.
Reformation Sunday, October 29: Along with our morning observances, we will have a special Choral Vespers at 4:00 PM. Join us for contemplative reflection and moving singing by the St. John’s Choir on this festival day. Wear red!
Check out our new Church Library which is open for your use any time the church is open, Sundays, & Tuesday through Friday. To check out a book, fill out the date and your name on the card located on the inside back cover (plus phone if not a member), place card in the box next to the card catalog. Books may be borrowed for up to one month and returned to the labeled basket.