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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of their wedding anniversary by Bev & Mike Kaczmarski.
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.
Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45 AM.
Stewardship Update: We have received 67 total pledges; 65 pledges totaling $1,096,277.00 toward the Radicle Grace campaign, 56 pledges totaling $399,040.00 to the 2026 Annual Fund, and 26 pledges totaling $26,515.00 for World Hunger. We have received a dollar for dollar match up to $100,000 for any new or additional pledges to the Radicle Grace Campaign.
The 2025 Advent Devotional “Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding!” is available in the narthex.
Facebook Advent Calendar begins TODAY: Check out our Facebook page for daily updates.
Interweave Light Bearers, Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 PM.
Christmas Market, December 6 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to support GRACE. 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: Purchase pajamas, fuzzy socks, and gift cards from Walmart, CVS, or ShopRite. 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!
Christmas Decorations: Consider donating $25–$100 toward the cost of Christmas decorations. Sign up in the weekly email or in the rear entryway by Thursday, December 11.
The Mitten Tree due December 14 for St. Stephan’s-Grace in Newark. Bring in new or gently-used items to decorate the tree and help our neighbors in need.
Toy Drive: We have committed to collect at least 100 toys for children in Newark. Bring in new, unwrapped gifts for children/youth with a price point of approximately $20 by December 14.
Lessons & Carols, 4:00 PM, December 14: Festive choral music, readings, and hymns.
Christmas Bridges Collection: we are collecting sustainable lunch supplies to give to homeless individuals through Bridges Outreach. December 21 at 9:00 AM we will pack 200 lunches. Sign up in the weekly email. Items must be at church no later than 8:00 AM on December 21.
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.