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We welcome the Rev. Dr. Carol Lindsay as our guest pastor today.
Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God.
Children’s Choir TODAY at 9:30 AM and Faith Formation at 10:00 AM. All children are welcome. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings or Deacon Walker for more information.
Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45.
ASP Training Blitz, TODAY at Noon.
Council Q&A, Sunday, May 12 at 9:00 AM to provide the congregation with updates on several ongoing projects, overall ministry, and answer questions.
Harlem Renaissance Trip, hosted by the Anti-Racism Committee on Saturday, May 18. We will have a guided tour of The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism at the Metropolitan Museum of Art followed by soul food in Harlem. Sign up in the rear entry.
Community Events: We will be a sponsor for events at Summit’s community programs. The Evangelism committee is organizing members to represent our congregation and get to know our neighbors. See the weekly email to sign up for any of the upcoming events: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Saturday, May 18, 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Summit Has Pride, Saturday, June 1, 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Juneteenth Celebration, Friday, June 21, 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Community Night, Tuesday, July 16, 7:00 PM, Fiesta Latina, Friday, September 20, 6:00 -9:00 PM.
The Rev. Bruce H. Davidson 50th Ordination Anniversary, May 19 at 3:00 PM, Festival Worship Service at the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (7301 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia,). A buffet dinner will follow at the Seminary Brossman Center. RSVP for the dinner to donaldebarb@yahoo.com. No gifts, please! An offering will be received at the service for the World Hunger Appeal of the ELCA.
2024 Graduates: If you have a graduate in the family, please send a recent photo and a brief sentence about their upcoming plans for the future to Jama Bowman by May 31.We will be recognizing and praying for our graduates in church on June 9.
Grant Requests: A reminder that all Saint John’s members can submit a grant request for a charitable organization that they are involved with and whose mission is aligned with Saint John’s mission. Contact the church office or Janet Onnen-Wright for a grant request form.
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 to provide homemade or store-bought baked goods/bagels, fruit/veggies, and cheese & crackers, etc. This is a major community building endeavor of the church that we all enjoy and requires all of us to help. See the weekly email to sign up.