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Forum: Ways to Give TODAY March 9 at 9:00 AM: Information about the various ways to give financially. Particular focus on online giving and our transition to Servant Keeper Giving.
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 TODAY at 5:30 PM
Online Giving Help: Sundays from 9-10:30 AM and after the 10:30 AM service. Linda Mesenbrink is available to help you set up online giving account or transfer your Vanco account.
Lenten Midweek Soup Suppers and Services: Join us for Wednesdays in Lent for Lenten Soup & Supper at 6:00 PM followed by Lenten Midweek Services at 7:00 PM, beginning March 12. Volunteers are needed to provide soup, salad, bread or dessert and to help with set-up/clean-up. Sign up in the weekly email or in the entryway.
Soup for a Cause begins TODAY: Homemade soups and breads will be available to purchase between Sunday services during Lent. All proceeds will go toward the St. Stephan’s-Grace Community’s outreach programs in the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark. If you would like to make soup or bread for the sale, see the weekly email or speak with Jane Bowman.
Pre-Campaign Survey TODAY through March 23: To help us plan, prioritize, and gauge capacity, our Council has contracted GSB Fundraising to prepare a study for a proposed capital campaign. All members are asked to fill out the survey.
Friendship Iftar Dinner, March 13 at 6:15: Interweave and Peace Islands Institute have invited us to an iftar during the Muslim month of Ramadan. RSVP in the email announcements.
Forum: Psalm 74, Babylonian Captivity, and the Refugee Crisis, March 16, 9:00 AM: using the exile as a starting point, we ask what it means to walk with others as Jesus’ disciples, explore current refugee crisis, and how we can help. Led by the ARC and SJSM committees.
Lenten Collections begin TODAY: Boxes of Cereal for Loaves and Fishes, cans of tuna/chicken for GRACE, and cleaning supplies for Family Promise. Collections end on April 6.
Jazz Vespers, March 23, 4:00 PM: The Lance Bryant Jazz Trio from Wharton Arts joins St. John’s Choir in offering a service of Jazz Vespers. Join us for this special musical service.
Communion Instruction: Children of any age are invited to join our class preparing for first communion during Easter. Contact Pastor Blake or Deacon Walker to join.
Easter Decorations Sign Up is available in the rear entry. Please sign up by April 6.
Fellowship Time Help/Food Needed. See the weekly email to sign up.
Worship Volunteers Needed for Livestream, Assisting Ministers, Readers, Ushers. Please sign up!