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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God.
Children’s Choir: (Grades 1–6) Ye Little Saints & Singers (ages 4–6). TODAY at 9:30–10:00 AM. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings for more information.
Children’s Faith Formation TODAY for children ages PreK through 6th Grade. All are welcome Sundays at 10:00–10:30 AM. Contact Deacon Walker for more information.
Luther Ringers TODAY at 11:45 AM.
Fall Stewardship Campaign: God has blessed us to be a blessing and every member is asked to prayerfully consider how they will commit to the work of this congregation. Keep an eye on your mail for your pledge card, brochure, and letter from Pastor.
Foundations in Faith Series, by Interweave, November 4, 7:00 PM: Pastor Blake will be leading this month’s session, sharing about the courageous work of Lutheran Dietrich Bonhoeffer during WWII.
Lutheran World Relief Forum, November 10 at 9:00 AM: Learn more about the amazing work of Lutheran World Relief. Your contributions help fund life-changing ministry around the globe.
Confirmation Class, Sunday, November 10 at 5:30 PM.
Aging Grace-fully Author Series, Tuesday, November 12 at 1:30 in the our library to watch the author livestream from the Gettysburg campus with our own discussion to follow. We will hear from Sloane Crosley, author of “Grief Is for People.” See the weekly email for upcoming livestreams.
Next Lunch Bunch, November 13 from Noon-2:00 PM in the library: Bring a lunch, come for Bible study, discussion, fellowship, and prayer. We are delving into the Gospel of John.
SJSM Forum: Housing, November 17 at 9:00 AM we welcome Summit resident and local housing advocate Ellen Boylan who will share with us practical ways to address the housing crisis in our communities.
Grace Hot Drink Collection of coffee, tea, and hot cocoa for their Thanksgiving food distribution here in Summit. Please bring any of these items to church by November 17.
Chamber Music Concert, Sunday, November 17 at 7:00 PM at St. John’s for by the talented students from Wharton Arts. This is a free concert and part of the Wharton Arts in the Community series. All are welcome.
Summit Warm Hearts Thursday Meals: Every other Thursday, beginning November 21, we will be providing dinner for our Summit Warm Hearts guests. Meals need to serve 12 people and contain no pork, and dropped off in the kitchen by 7:30 PM. You can bring an entire meal or just a portion. See the weekly email to sign up.
Church Thanksgiving, November 24: Join us after the 10:30 AM service to celebrate Thanksgiving with your church family. We will provide the turkeys, you bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish to share. All are welcome.
St. John’s Christmas Market, November 30, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to support Summit Warm Hearts. There will be many outside craft vendors, a bake sale, a petting zoo, a carol-sing, and a visit from St. Nicholas! So please help spread the word and come the day of the event to shop - bring all your friends! You can help with donations of Christmas crafts, donations of baked goods for the bake sale, volunteer to help prepare sale items, set-up, clean-up, and work the event. Contact Jane Bowman if you are interested.
Lutheran Disaster Response: Hurricanes have devastated communities across the country. You can donate through Saint John’s by including “LDR Hurricane” in the note field.