Mission & Ministry News for October 7

THANKS: To the planning, cooking, serving, and clean up hands that helped to make Oktoberfest 2016 a success.  Nothing happens by itself.

3rd Year Confirmation Lock-in: In preparation for their Affirmation of Baptism, the four third year students will get together on October 14 – 15 for fun and faith and an interview with Pastor Tina. Please keep them in your prayers! Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday October 30, 2016 at the 10:15 worship service.

Lunch Bunch: October’s Lunch Bunch will take place on Thursday, October 27 at 1 PM.  This month, the bunch is headed to the Black Forest Inn, 249 Route 206, Stanhope, NJ.  Contact Jane Lewandowski for more information.

All Saints Sunday: This is a heads up for Sunday, November 6 – the day when we will remember those who have died in Christ.  There will be a candle ceremony for all those who have died. We will also remember those who have died in the last year in our prayers. We will do this at all three worship services.

Also, at the end of the 10:15 worship service, we will dedicate the memorial garden that was constructed by Joe Schwab.  More information as that day gets closer.

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:  We join with Christians around the world praying for our brothers and sisters in joy and concern.  For October 9 – October 15,  we pray for Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Learn more about these countries when you click on the link, which will direct you to the World Council of Churches website.

Financial Giving: Don’t forget that by using a grocery gift card purchased at SOTH, using iGive to shop online, and by using the online giving portal atwww.sothj.org, (or click the button below) you can continue to support the mission of the church 24/7.