Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of Jama Bowman’s birthday by the Bowman family.
Advent Devotional Books are available in the narthex.
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: TODAY & December 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
Harold Wyss, Sexton Retirement: Please send notes of memories and gratitude by TODAY to staff@stjohnssummit.org.
Our Facebook Advent Calendar begins TODAY. Enjoy recipes, memories, fun facts, and more.
Rutgers-Newark Chorus Holiday Concert at St. John’s on December 6 at 7:00 PM. A freewill offering for 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.
Family Promise Gift Cards. in $25 dollar increments due December 8. Suggested cards: Target, ShopRite, Walmart, TJ Maxx, and Uber. Reusable shopping bags to deliver donations, either new or lightly used are also needed.
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 62 pledges for a total of $409,636 and a pledge of $6,480 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 $32,864.
The 2025 Flower Chart is posted on the rear bulletin board and available for you to sign up. Weekly flowers cost Saint John’s $85. Please give as you are able.