Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Marie Patterson by the Sharpe and Bowler families.
We welcome the Wayne Dietterick as our guest organist today.
Hawaii Wildfires Relief: Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating with local agencies to provide for immediate needs and recovery amid the widespread destruction on Maui and is committed to assisting communities in the years ahead. You may give through St. John’s, noting Hawaii Wildfires in the memo line. Donations will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected.
Applications are now being accepted for the Hinman Scholarship Fund. For any questions, please contact Linda Mesenbrink.
Blessing of the Bacpacks, Sunday, September 10: Bring your backpack to church and receive a blessing and a prayer as we return to school.
Homecoming Sunday—Join us as we kick-off the fall program year on September 10. This is an exciting time to re-engage in worship, education, music and service. Services will be held at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM followed by a picnic at Noon. Sign-up in the entryway. We ask that you bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share.
St. John’s Choir is open to high school students through adults and rehearses Wednesdays at 7:30–9:00 PM beginning September 6. They sing most Sundays (Sept. to June) at the 10:30 AM service. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings, Director of Music for more information.
Children’s Choir: The children‘s choir is open to everyone in the community, grades K through 6, rehearsing Sundays at 9:30–10:00 AM and singing the first Sunday of the month at the 10:30 AM service. Rehearsals begin September 10. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings, Director of Music for more information.
Faith Formation is for children ages Pre-K through 6th Grade. There will be two classes this Fall, Pre-K through 2nd Grade and 3rd through 6th Grade. All are welcome as we grow our faith together through Bible reading, fun and sharing on Sundays at 10:00–10:30 AM beginning September 10. Contact Deacon Walker for more information.
Forum Series starting on Sunday, September 10 at 9:00 AM through October 15. The ELCA is developing a social statement on Civic Life and Faith, the relationship between church and state. We will dialogue about religious liberty, the proper role of the church in relation to government, and many other critical topics. Feedback is solicited by the ELCA following these sessions.
At Home in Summit: Summit Interfaith Council is sponsoring a series on housing September 13, 20, & 27. Please see the weekly email or the narthex bulleting board for more details.
Have you been worshipping at St. John’s for a while now? Do you consider St. John’s your spiritual home? Maybe it’s time to become a member! Contact Pastor Blake to schedule a meeting and take that next step!
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.