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We welcome Deacon Linda Walker as our guest preacher today.

Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God.

Pastor Blake will be enjoying a well-deserved vacation through August 15. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Steve Neiman, Council President, or the church office.

LSMNJ Backpacks: Please shop for the supplies and return filled backpacks to Saint John’s by Sunday, August 11. Contact Helen Dachowicz if you have any questions. Shopping lists are available in the narthex or in the weekly email.

Bridges Run: The Social Justice Social Ministry Committee is looking for 8-10 volunteers to hand out lunches on a Bridges Run on Saturday, August 24. Contact Amy Tomlinson to sign up.

Hinman Scholarships: Saint John’s has scholarships funds available to all members to help with education costs. Applications are now being accepted for The Hinman Scholarship Fund. The application is available in the weekly email. Contact Linda Mesenbrink with any questions.

Christmas Market Crafters Needed: Our 2nd annual Christmas Market is Saturday, November 30. We are looking for crafters to donate crafts that we can sell. All money raised this year will go to Summit Warm Hearts. If you are interested in donating crafts or wish to help volunteer and plan the event, please contact Jama Bowman.

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Worship volunteers needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship by reading scripture and helping serve at the altar. Sign up in the weekly email.

Fellowship Time Help Needed: Sign up help with this community building endeavor of the church that we all enjoy and requires all of us to help. See the weekly email to sign up.