During the season of Lent, no flowers adorn the sanctuary but a donation to the Flower Fund has been made to the glory of God and in honor of Julia Coble’s birthday by the Coble Family.
Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief: Donations can be made to St. John’s with gifts designated for “Turkey Earthquake” in the memo line. Your gifts will be used entirely (100%) to provide long-lasting support for those whose lives have been impacted by disasters in the region.
The Lenten devotional, Seeking: Honest Questions for Deeper Faith, is available in the narthex. The Lenten brochure was mailed to members’ homes or can be downloaded from the weekly email.
Lent Forums, 9:00: TODAY: Bethlehem Build Update, March 12: Final Witness: Christian Funeral Planning, March 19: Sage Eldercare: Resources and Opportunities.
Soup for a Cause, through March 26: We will be selling homemade soups and breads between Sunday services during Lent. All proceeds will go toward the Bethlehem Build Project. If you are interested in making soup or bread for the sale contact Jane Bowman at (908) 447-8865.
Lenten Bridges Collection: We will be preparing 200 sustainable lunches for the April Bridges Run on March 26 at 9:00 AM during Faith Formation. Sign up in the narthex to donate items.
Help us decorate the church by donating for Easter. To have your dedications or memorials included in the Easter bulletins, you must sign up or contact the church office by March 26.
Lenten Midweek Worship Services on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Soup Suppers and Fellowship at 6:00 PM. Sign up on the rear entry bulletin board to bring food to ensure we have enough.
Cereal for Loaves & Fishes Lent Collection. A traditional Lenten discipline is to give to those in need. We have been asked to collect boxed cereal for Loaves and Fishes. We ask everyone to bring at least one box of cereal for each of the six weeks of Lent. Can we collect 200 boxes?
Bethlehem Build Lent Collection. Our partner congregation, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, New Orleans, is building the 2nd affordable house on their property in partnership with Tulane University. Our Council has challenged us to raise $25,000 between now and Easter. Give online or by check, payable to St. John’s, “Bethlehem Build” in the memo line.
First Communion Instruction: Any age is welcome to join. Parents and children who desire to join should speak to Pastor Scalet or Deacon Linda Walker.