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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of loved ones by Karen & Bill Feezer.
We welcome TODAY The Rev. Ben Hogue as our guest preacher. During TODAY’S forum at 9:00 AM, Pastor Hogue will share how our financial support to ELCA World Hunger combats food insecurity in this country and around the world.
Children’s Choir (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.
Our Radicle Grace: Rise, Transformed campaign is well underway to raise between $950K and $1.3 million to complete the sanctuary renovations, replace the parking lot, and tithe 10% of all money raised to four mission partners. TODAY, is our Congregation Brunch following the 10:30 AM service.
Commitment Sunday is November 23, when we will dedicate our campaign statements of intent and our 2026 annual pledges in worship.
GRACE Hot Drink Collection: Please bring any of these items to church so we can help feed our hungry neighbors during this season of giving. All items are due Sunday, November 23.
Church Thanksgiving after the 10:30 AM service on November 23. We will provide the turkeys, you bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish to share. All are welcome.
Summit Interfaith Thanksgiving Service: St. John’s will host the Interfaith Council service on Monday, November 24 at 6:30 PM.
Third Annual Christmas Market, December 6 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to support GRACE. There will be outside craft vendors, a bake sale, a live animal nativity, a carol-sing, and a visit from St. Nicholas. Help spread the word and come the day of the event to shop! Sign up in the weekly email to donate baked goods, volunteer to work, help cook/bake, set up, or clean up.
LSMNJ Christmas Gift: Provide gifts for children. Purchase pajamas, fuzzy socks, and gift cards from Walmart, ShopRite, or CVS. Items must be returned by December 7.
New Members being received on December 7: Have you been worshipping with us for a while now? Do you consider St. John’s your spiritual home? Maybe it’s time to become a member! Contact Pastor Blake to schedule a meeting and take that next step!
Toy Drive: We are partnering with St. Stephan’s-Grace to provide gifts for kids in Newark. We have committed to collect at least 100 toys. Bring in new, unwrapped gifts for children/youth with a price point of approximately $20 by December 14.
Worship Volunteer Sign Ups: Please sign up to assist in worship through Christmastide.
Caminando Unidos en Cristo Spanish-language Bible study Thursdays at 8:00 PM on Zoom.