Look for the Signs – 9th Sunday after Pentecost – 7/25/21
Look for the Signs
Did you ever wonder if God is trying to speak directly to you? Through experiences? Circumstances? Conversations with others? This Sunday’s sermon is titled, “Look for the Signs”. Join Pastor Jack as he outlines the Gospel story about people receiving spiritual signs from Jesus…and learn how we can apply this message in our efforts to discern God’s signs in our lives.
MASKS NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS–Unvaccinated are asked to wear masks. Click HERE to see all of the decisions made at the June 28 council meeting.
BLOOD DRIVE RETURNS – On Thursday, July 29 from 1 – 7 p.m. Click here for online registration information. Advance registrations suggested by not required.
OUR BUILDING IS NOW OPEN – to outside groups following the CDC guidelines.
COFFEE HOUR has returned! We are looking for volunteers to host this fellowship time. Duties include: putting on coffee, serving beverages and providing an optional snack of your choice. In order to be better stewards of God’s creation, we are asking folks to bring their own re-usable coffee cup to use and take home. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED – once again C4C is distributing school supplies and backpacks. They are currently in need of: spiral notebooks, index cards, and Elmers Glue Sticks. There will be a box in the narthex for your donations which are due by Aug. 18.
WWW.SOTHNJ.ORG – The church’s website is the place to look for upcoming events. Please consult the calendar there. The weekly email can be found under News at the bottom of the home page.
PASTOR’S VACATION –will be from 7/26 – 8/9. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Fred Becker at 973-366-2821 or fred3becker@gmail.com. Special thanks to Rev. Drs. Arden and Margaret Krych who are presiding and preaching in his absence. It is always a joy to welcome our very own SOTH members as worship leaders.
MANY THANKS – to those who attended the Christian Ed. brainstorming session. Nancy Wood has graciously volunteered to serve as the Sunday School Superintendent! Plans are taking shape for classes to be held during worship starting in Sept. Please contact the church office if you would like to help. Teachers and assistants are needed!
HELP IS NEEDED IN OUR CONTROL ROOM – Sunday morning assistance is needed for audio, visual, and internet streaming…let’s proclaim the Gospel near and far. Training joyfully provided! Contact Patrick Wood: phwood@optonline.net
LOOKING FOR A SAFE FAMILY ACTIVITY? – Adopt a garden at church! Our property team, responsible for everything from broadcasting the service to keeping the building safe, could really use your help with the outside gardens. Call Pat W. (201-602-4219) to volunteer. Many thanks to all who volunteered at the recent clean up day.
STREAMING IS HERE!: We are excited to announce that you can now view our service live at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday. Click on this link to see the service and subscribe to our SOTH channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8w_r1Rb9HH7i6SD15Tu6w Don’t worry if you missed the live broadcast. All services are archived on our channel. We are no longer Zooming our weekly service. You can also search for us on Facebook and like our page. https://www.facebook.com/SOTHNJ/.
OFFICE HELP NEEDED – Please contact the church office if you would like to help with maintaining the church website, sending the weekly email or with general office duties. Many tasks can be performed from your home. Training gratefully provided!
HELP WANTED– Please prayerfully consider how you can help your church. Click here to see the link to the “Join our Team ad” which appeared in today’s bulletin. Stay tuned for more volunteer opportunities!
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