Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of David Coble’s birthday by the Coble family.
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.
Handbells TODAY at 11:45 AM.
Outreach in Summit: We will be a sponsor for five events this spring/summer at Summit’s community programs. The Evangelism committee is organizing members to be representatives of our congregation. See the weekly email to sign up for any of the upcoming events: Saturday, May 20–Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Friday, June 2–Summit Has Pride; Saturday June 17–Juneteenth Celebration; Tuesday, July 18–Community Night; Friday, September 15–Fiesta Latina
Organ Concert, Sunday, May 21 at 4:00 PM: St. John's Director of Music, Christopher
Harlow-Jennings, will play a solo organ concert on the Holtkamp pipe organ entitled “Toccatas and Flourishes.” A reception will follow. The concert is free and open to the public.
In Search of Paul Forum: Pastor Blake will share what he learned on his continuing education trip on June 4 at 9:00 AM.
Psomi’s Ordination Celebration: We will be hosting a luncheon celebration in honor of our own beloved, the Reverend Psomi Psomas-Jackloski on Sunday, June 4 at Noon. Psomi was ordained and installed as the pastor of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Parsippany.
Church Picnic, Sunday, June 11 after the 10:30 AM service for our church picnic. Sign-up in the rear entryway or on-line, so we can plan on food and set-up. Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share.
The Cross Roads Bishops’ Cup will be held on June 12, 2023 at the Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes, NJ. You can sign up as an individual golfer ($250) or as a foursome ($1,000). There are also many opportunities to become a sponsor. See the weekly email to sign up.
Bethlehem Build Collection. Our partner congregation, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, New Orleans, is building the 2nd affordable house on their property. We are about $5,000 away from our $25,000 goal. Give online or by check, payable to St. John’s, “Bethlehem Build” in the memo line. We have collected $20,693 to date.
We are hiring a Livestream Coordinator for Sunday services from 7:45–Noon including religious holidays. Approximately 5 hours a week. Experience with livestream and audio equipment. Open to high school and college students with TV production experience. Please contact Linda Mesenbrink at Linda.mesenbrink@verizon.net or 973-202-2773.