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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of their parents by Bev and Mike Kaczmarski.
Worship Volunteers Needed: Ushers, Livestream, Acolytes, Assisting Ministers, and Readers. PLEASE sign up in the weekly email for the many ways you can serve.
Worship Volunteer Training: December 1 & 8 following both services, for all worship volunteers. Attendance at one of the sessions is expected for both experienced volunteers and those interested in volunteering. We will meet in the sanctuary.
Children’s Choir: (Grades 1–6) Ye Little Saints & Singers (ages 4–6), Sundays, 9:30–10:00 AM.
Children’s Faith Formation for children ages PreK–6th Grade, Sundays, 10:00–10:30 AM
Luther Ringers TODAY, 11:45-12:45 PM.
Church Thanksgiving Potluck, TODAY, after the 10:30 AM service.
Church Office Closed on Wednesday, November 27–Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.
St. John’s Christmas Market, November 30, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to support Summit Warm Hearts. There will be outside craft vendors, a bake sale, a petting zoo, a carol-sing, and a visit from St. Nicholas! Help with donations of Christmas crafts, due November 24-29, baked goods, due November 29. volunteer to work the event. Contact Jane Bowman to help.
Harold Wyss, Sexton Retirement: Please send notes of memories and gratitude to staff@stjohnssummit.org by December 1.
Rutgers-Newark Chorus Holiday Concert at St. John’s on December 6 at 7:00 PM. A freewill offering to support the chorus. Brian Harlow-Jennings, conductor; Christopher Harlow-Jennings, accompanist.
LSMNJ Christmas Gifts: Gift cards for Walmart, Target, ShopRite, or CVS; pajamas, night shirts, fuzzy socks for hospice patients. Donations are due Sunday, December 8.
Mitten Tree: Bring new or gently used hats, coats, gloves, or winter apparel items to help our friends at St. Stephan’s Grace in Newark. Items due December 15.
Christmas Decorations: Donations of $25-$100 or any amount. Dedications must be received by December 12. Sign up in the rear entryway.
Lessons & Carols, December 15 at 4:00 PM. A festive reception will follow the service.
Christmas Bridges Collection: See the weekly email to sign up or in the narthex. All items are due by December 22.The Bridges Run will be December 28.
Stewardship Update: To date we have received 53 pledges for a total of $342,676 and a pledge of $5480 for World Hunger. Thank you to everyone who has made a 2025 pledge.
New Chair Appeal: We are asking everyone to consider buying a chair (or more) or buying a portion of a chair ($430 each) by January 12. Include “chairs” in the note field. See the weekly email for more information or to give online. To date, we have collected $25,490.