Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Peter Larsen and Robin Larsen by Karen Larsen.
Family Movie Night, TONIGHT: Join us to watch the children’s documentary “1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed.” With humor and sensitivity, filmmaker and comedian W. Kamau Bell tackles the joys and challenges of growing up mixed-race through conversations with kids and families in the San Francisco Bay Area, including his own. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM and the movie will begin at 6:00 PM.
Rummage Sale: Thank you to everyone who donated, sorted, cleaned, boxed and purchased treasures! We raised over $3,300 for our Youth Missions Fund.
Pastor Blake will be on vacation July 24–August 14. Please contact Carmen Johnson, Council President or the church office in the event of a pastoral emergency.
LSMNJ BACKPACKS due August 6: We are once again collecting school items for students in the LSMNJ’s affordable housing program. This year the physical collection of backpacks at church has returned. Please shop for the supplies and return filled backpacks to St. John’s by Sunday, August 6. Contact Helen Dachowicz if you have any questions. See the weekly email for more details.
Thanks to your donations, in 2022, St. John’s donated $14,800 to ELCA World Hunger. These funds helped ELCA World Hunger provide 436 grants to partners in 67 countries and 57 ELCA synods, serving over 3.3 million people worldwide. For Lutheran Disaster Response, we donated nearly $4,800 to assist people in 42 countries and 26 states and territories, responding to natural disasters, migration, and conflicts including the war in Ukraine. St. John’s also donated over $4,700 to Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. Thanks for your continued support of these ministries that are helping so many people.
Cross Roads Women’s Retreat, October 20–22: The Women’s Retreat at Cross Roads is designed to provide a sanctuary for women to reconnect with themselves, foster meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and renewal. This retreat is a unique opportunity for you to prioritize self-care, gain valuable insights, and create lasting memories. See the weekly email for more information.
At Cross Roads Summer Camp, your child will have the opportunity to explore nature and build new friendships. In addition to a wide range of activities, Cross Roads believes in the importance of community and teamwork and the programs are designed to build confidence, foster leadership skills, and promote social skills. This is a fantastic way to give your child the gift of adventure, friendship, and fun this summer. Visit crossroadsretreat.com to register.