We welcome Wayne Dietterick as our guest organist today.
Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Irma Gahan’s birthday by the Gahan family.
Rummage Sale, July 14 & 15 to support Youth Missions. Donations accepted starting TODAY.
Family Movie Night, July 23: 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.
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.
ASP Stock Sale: On behalf of the adult and youth Appalachia Service Project volunteers, many thanks to everyone who “took stock in our youth” and the ASP program by purchasing ASP stock. Together with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Glen Rock, who sent us four volunteers and held a stock sale at their church, St. John’s was able to raise $4,860 for our trip. This covers the cost of renting two vans plus a whole lot more! Thank you, everyone!
At Cross Roads Summer Camp, your child will have the opportunity to explore nature, build new friendships, and create 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.
A Thank You from Psomi: Dear St. John’s Community, Thank you all so much for that lovely luncheon, and for the beautiful stole that you got me for my ordination and installation. The stole is simply beautiful, and I’ve been wearing it with all of you in mind. The quilt-like pieces are really nice, and they are complimented by the gold border. You all have really good taste. Needless to say, this is going to be my “go to” for the post-Pentecost season of green! And that luncheon was just so special! It is such an honor to have been welcomed by all of you, and “grown” in my first Lutheran family. I truly feel like a daughter of the church, a daughter loved and nurtured by a wonderful loving community. Thank you so much!
We are hiring a Livestream Coordinator for Sunday services from 7:45–Noon, including religious holidays, approximately 5 hours a week. Open to high school and college students with TV production experience. Contact Linda Mesenbrink at 973-202-2773 or Linda.mesenbrink@verizon.net.