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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Peter Larsen, Robin Larsen, and Paul & Linda Riffel by the Larsen family.
Pastor Blake will be on Vacation July 18-25.
Lutheran Disaster Response: Please donate to Lutheran Disaster response for the recent floods in Texas. Make checks payable to St. John’s with LDR in the memo line. See the weekly email to give electronically. 100% of gifts are used for the designated purpose.
We are in need of Readers & Ushers. Please sign up in the weekly email.
Christmas at Sea Program: Make hats and scarves for the Seamen’s Church Institute after church TODAY, August 3, and August 17. Supplies will be provided or bring your own.
Salud Mental series on mental health topics in Spanish, Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. Please share with any Spanish speakers. Contact Pastor Haydée for more information.
Community Night, July 22 at 6:30 PM: We need members of our congregation to meet our neighbors for Community Night on the Summit Green. Sign up in the weekly email.
LSMNJ Backpacks: We are collecting school items for students in affordable housing. Return filled backpacks by Sunday, July 27. Contact Helen Dachowicz if you have any questions.
Summer Fun Nights, “Summer of Joy”: July 27 and August 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Each event includes dinner, a Bible story, activities, and worship. Sign up in the weekly email
Summer Bridges Collection items must be delivered to church by 9:15 AM on July 27. We will pack 100 lunches during Summer Fun Night. Sign up in the narthex or in the weekly email.
Blood Drive, July 31 from 1:00–7:00 PM, at St. John’s. See the weekly email to register, walk-ins are welcome.
Hinman Scholarships are available to all members with education costs. The application is available in the weekly email. Submit by August 1. Contact Linda Mesenbrink with questions.
A Summer BRIDGES Run will be in Rahway on Thursday, August 14. Please contact Carmen Johnson or Amy Tomlinson to participate.
Bishop Installation, August 23, 2:00 PM: The Rev. Dr. Christa Compton will be installed as the bishop of the NJ Synod at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens. All are welcome.
Gathering Expedition: ELCA Youth Gathering is hosting regional weekend getaways for youth (8th–12th grades). Our regional event will take place at Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center on September 26–28.