Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by the Snyder family.
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.
LSMNJ Backpacks & Summer Bridges Collection due TODAY. We will pack 100 lunches TONIGHT during our Summer Fun Night.
Summer Fun Nights, “Summer of Joy,” TONIGHT and August 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. These gatherings are for EVERYONE—kids, youth, adults, seniors, families, singles, friends!
Churchwide Assembly, July 28–August 2: The Churchwide Assembly will elect a new Presiding Bishop and Secretary of the ELCA, make changes to the constitution or bylaws, and adopt a budget. A livestream link is in the weekly email.
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.
ARC/Dream Team Meeting, July 30 at 6:00 PM.
Christmas Market Planning Meeting, July 30 at 7:00 PM.
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.
Christmas at Sea Program: Make hats and scarves for the Seamen’s Church Institute, after church August 3 and August 17. Supplies will be provided or bring your own.
A Summer BRIDGES Run will be in Rahway on Thursday, August 14. 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.
Christmas Market Crafters Needed: This year’s Christmas Market is December 6. We are looking for crafters to donate crafts that we can sell. If you are interested in donating crafts or wish to help volunteer and plan the event, please contact Jama Bowman.