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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Roy Patterson by the Sharpe and Bowler families.
Worship Volunteers Needed for Christmas and Epiphanytide: Ushers, Livestream, Acolytes, Assisting Ministers, and Readers. PLEASE sign up in the weekly email.
Christmas Bridges Collection: Items are due TODAY. Assembly of lunches will be at 9:00 AM. The Bridges Run will take place on Saturday, December 28.
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 at 11:45 AM.
Greening the Church, TODAY after worship. Tasks include decorating trees, setting up creches, hanging lights, etc. Sign up in the narthex. Lunch is provided.
One Service, December 29: Join us next Sunday for Christmas Lessons & Carols at 10:30 AM.
The Church Office will be closed December 24–January 3, reopening Tuesday, January 7.
Pastor’s Christmas Dinner between the Christmas Eve services in Hinman Hall. Everyone is welcome, especially those attending both services, assisting in worship or anyone who will be alone on Christmas. Please RSVP in the weekly email and to let them know what you will bring.
Stewardship Update: To date we have received 74 pledges for a total of $492,376, and pledges of $12,960 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 $41,197 for 96 chairs.
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.
Year End Giving: Please remember that all financial contributions for 2024 must be received into the church office in advance of the year’s end. You can make a gift during worship times. If you wish to come into the church office, please do so by Friday, December 20. Additional options are mailing a check or giving online. Thank you for giving generously.
2025 Envelopes: If you would like a box of envelopes to place offerings for 2025, they will be available starting this Sunday. Envelopes are not required for making offerings but are available if helpful to you. Numbers will be assigned when you collect your envelope box. Please contact Linda Mesenbrink or the church office with any questions.