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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God in celebration of new member, Rachel Clark by Linda and Craig Clark.
The 2026 Flower Chart is posted on the rear bulletin board and available for you to sign up. Weekly flowers cost St. John’s $85. Please give as you are able.
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.
Confirmation Class TODAY from 5:30–7:30 PM. Pray for our young people as they continue to prepare to affirm their baptism.
Stewardship Update: We have received 83 total pledges; 80 pledges totaling $1,224,117.00 toward the Radicle Grace campaign, 67 pledges totaling $488,420.00 to the 2026 Annual Fund, and 31 pledges totaling $34,075.00 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: Check out our Facebook page for daily updates.
LSMNJ Christmas Gifts due TODAY.
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 winter apparel 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.