December 14, 2025

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of their 70th anniversary by RuthAnn & Harvey Peters.

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.

Stewardship Update: We have received 96 total pledges; 93 pledges totaling $1,316,407.00 toward the Radicle Grace campaign, 76 pledges totaling  $507,820.00 to the 2026 Annual Fund, and 34 pledges totaling $34,345.00 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 Mitten Tree & Toy Drive items are due TODAY.

Lessons & Carols, 4:00 PM, TODAY: 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. 

Greening of the Church: Help us decorate the church after worship on December 21 at 11:45 AM. We have trees to light, wreaths to hang, candles to prepare, and more. Sign up in the narthex. Lunch will be provided.

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.

Pastor’s Christmas Eve Dinner, between the worship services (approximately 6:45-9:00 PM) in Hinman Hall. Everyone is welcome, especially those attending both services, assisting in worship, or anyone who will be alone on Christmas. Please RSVP to Pastor and let him know what item you are bringing to share at the meal.

Year End Giving: Please remember that all financial contributions for 2025 must be received into the church office in advance of the year’s end. You can make a gift through Sunday, December 28. If you wish to come into the church office, please do so by Friday, December 19. You may also mail a check or give online. Thank you for giving generously.

The 2026 Flower Chart is posted on the rear bulletin board and available for you to sign up. Weekly flowers cost Saint John’s $85. Please give as you are able.