Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Charlie’s 5th birthday by Lois & Rodger Kopf and by Barbara Hines in celebration of her 95th birthday.
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.
Confirmation Class, TONIGHT at 5:30 PM.
Youth+Dinner: Our youngish adult group (21 to 40-somethings), will be having dinner at the home of Nick & Kirsten Meyer (42 Rutgers Street, Maplewood), January 16 at 6:00 PM. For more information about this or future Youth+ events, contact Kirsten Meyer.
MLK Day Play Reading, Pretty Fire, in partnership with Interweave and Vivid Stage January 18 at 2:00 PM. A 75 minute reading that weaves several family stories of struggle and triumph. Discussion and refreshments will follow this 75-minute reading. A free will offering will be collected, proceeds will benefit the Summit Interfaith Anti-Racism Committee and the NAACP.
Budget Forum, January 25 at 9:00 AM: Please join us to review the 2026 Proposed Ministry Spending Plan and ask any questions you may have in preparation for the Annual Meeting on February 1.
Online Giving Setup Help will be available on TODAY and January 18 from 9:00-10:30 AM and after the 10:30 AM service in the library. You will need to bring your mobile device or laptop and your bank information or credit card. Contact Linda Mesenbrink by email or by phone (973-202-2773) with any questions.
Worship Volunteers Needed: Sign ups are open for the 8:00 and 10:30 AM services. This is a great time to sign up for a new worship ministry. Please sign up today and do your part!
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.
2026 Envelopes: If you would like a box of envelopes to place offerings for 2026, please contact Linda Mesenbrink or the church office with any questions. Envelopes are not required for making offerings but are available if helpful to you.
Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). They can be homemade or store-bought baked goods/bagels, fruit/veggies, and cheese & crackers are just some ideas. We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.