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About
St. John's
 If you are
seeking a church home, we believe that you will find a warm, accepting,
and caring family here at St. John's.
The following
information has been prepared by our Outreach Committee to briefly
describe who we are. We welcome you to join in our worship and
fellowship on Sundays and to participate in special services and
activities throughout the year.
Yours in
Christ,
The Outreach
Committee
Schedule
of Services
Sunday Service - 10:15 a.m.
Total Family Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.
CHRIST'S
PEOPLE
Who are
we?
A community of
believers serving Christ's Kingdom in the southern Bergen County area
since 1926.
Affiliated with
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
What do
we believe?
In a loving
Father who created us.
In a
compassionate Son by whose grace we are saved.
In an
ever-present Holy Spirit who daily comforts, guides and enables us in
the life of discipleship.
How
do
we stay united?
Through
thoughtful prayer and concern for each other.
Through active
participation in many congregational activities.
Through an
informative monthly newsletter and through weekly bulletins.
Through a
continually updated church directory.
IN
WORSHIP...
Who do
we worship?
Praising
Father, Son and Holy Spirit in a variety of liturgies in the tradition
of the Lutheran Church.
In services of
Word and Sacrament, Weekly Holy Communion
In special
mid-week Lenten services
In healing
services
With joyful
participation:
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Dedicated choir
and handbell choir
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Professional
organist, Dr. Teresa Walters
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Schantz
pipe organ
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Active
Altar Guild
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Ushers,
greeters, acolytes, lay readers and communion assistants.
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Seasonal
devotions
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Creative
and artistic talents, individual music contributions, seasonal
decorations, seasonal programs
FELLOWSHIP...
How our
life in Christ is further enriched through warm
hearted fellowship and services, as found in:
GATHERED
TOGETHER
How do
we grow?
Through a
comprehensive Christian nurturing program for everyone.
Reaching out to
those looking for a church home through:
HOW
DO WE SERVE?
Nationally and
Internationally: Through our benevolence gifts to the ELCA, the
World Hunger Appeal, and other charities.
In our
community, we...
Community
food pantry donations
Interreligious Fellowship for the Homeless of Bergen County
Peter's Place
55 Kip Center
Rutherford Interfaith Council
Starfish
CROP Walk
Boy Scouts,
Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts
SHARE
Montessori School
Grace Korean Presbyterian Church
Counseling Center
Music Lessons
Recitals
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Provide
temporary assistance through our Good Samaritan
Fund.
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Participate
in the Meadowlands Mission Cluster activities.
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Sponsor
charity recitals
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Visit
hospitals and nursing homes
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Deliver
flowers to shut-ins
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Provide
pastoral care to the unchurched
Our facilities
are handicapped accessible.
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