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 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 at 11:45 AM.
Confirmation Class, TONIGHT at 5:30 PM.
LSMNJ Christmas Gifts are due TODAY.
Family Promise Gift Cards due TODAY.
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.
ASP 2025 Q&A, December 15 at 9:00 AM in the Adult Lounge.
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. We will assemble the lunches that day at 9:00 AM.
Christmas Bridges Run Volunteers Needed: On December 28 we will be handing out lunches in Newark with the Bridges Staff. Please sign up in the weekly email.
Greening the Church, December 22 after worship. Tasks include decorating trees, setting up creches, hanging lights, etc. Sign up in the narthex. Lunch is provided.
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 65 pledges for a total of $421,056, and pledges of $7,460 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 $36,014.
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.