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 | Moretto da Brescia (1498?-1554), Christ Blessing Saint John the Baptist, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library. |
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Apostles’ Lutheran ChurchJoin us for worship every Sunday at 10 AM. |
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This week at Apostles': |
Monday 1/9: Church office closed. • Council meeting 6:30 PM |
Tuesday 1/10: Church office open in AM. |
Wednesday 1/11: Church office open in AM. Pastor's Office Hours 9:30-12:00. • Bag packing for Food Pantry |
Thursday 1/12: Church office closed. • Food Pantry open 1-3 PM |
Friday 1/13 - Saturday 1/14: Church office closed. |
Sunday 1/15: Worship at 10 AM. • Annual Congregational Finance Meeting immediately after worship. • Jefferson Care chapel service at 2 PM. |
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Our Annual Congregational Financial Meeting will be held on Sunday January 15th immediately after the worship service. (Please check your email, or your regular mail if you haven’t provided us an email address.) |
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| The next church council meeting is on Monday January 9th at 6:30PM. If you’re a member of council, please plan to attend. |
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Scripture Readings for January 15th, the Second Sunday after Epiphany |
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Serving this Sunday: Deacon: Rich M. ~ Readers: Laura E. & Rich M. ~ Acolyte: Nicole G. Greeter: Barb M. ~ Usher: Carol B. ~ Set-up: Carol B.~ Clean-up: Connie T. |
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| If you hung an ornament on the church Christmas tree in memory of a loved one, please be sure to retrieve it. The church is open this week on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 to 2. |
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News & Upcoming Events at Apostles: |
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Jefferson Care Chapel Service Ministry The chapel service at Jefferson Care has resumed after a long pandemic pause. We will be offering a brief worship service at 2 pm on the third Sunday of every month. Please contact Pastor to find out how you can support this outreach ministry. |
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| COVID Vaccination Clinic Coming to ApostlesApostles Lutheran Church will be hosting Rowan University for a pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination & Wellness Clinic on Thursday January 26 from 12:30-3:00 PM. Spread the word to your family and friends! Both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available. |
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Offering Envelopes Our 2023 offering envelopes are on backorder due to a supply-chain issue with the vendor. Please use the blank offering envelopes in the Narthex until our new ones arrive. |
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| 2023 Flower ChartThe 2023 Flower Chart is in the Narthex. Please put your name on the chart for your chosen Sunday and also fill out a dedication form (placed next to the chart). |
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Coffee Fellowship Everyone is welcome to join us after worship in the narthex for coffee & fellowship each Sunday! If you’re able to bring baked goods or treats for an upcoming Sunday coffee fellowship, please sign up for a day via the list in the narthex. |
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| Monthly Fellowship DinnerOur next monthly fellowship dinner will be on Wednesday January 18th at 6 pm. Please join us if you’re able — come with a dish and stay for the fellowship! See Sandy with any questions. |
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| Women’s Bible Study The Apostles Women's Bible Study Group meets at Connie Troilo’s house the third Thursday of every month at 6:30PM. The group is starting The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Please contact Connie if you would like to participate! |
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| Online Offerings Apostles has online giving capabilities! Our secure online giving platform, through partnership with Vanco, offers more flexibility for supporting the ministries of Apostles' Lutheran Church. You can find the link on our website. Please see Frank or Nick with any questions. |
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Holy Communion has returned to the altar rail with bread and wine. While we still aren’t partaking from the common cup, the wine will be poured into individual glasses from the common cup. Grape juice and gluten-free wafers are available. |
If you’re observing physical distancing, you may choose to wait to come up until the rail is less crowded or to commune in your seat. Please let Pastor or the assisting minister know if you need individually packaged communion elements brought to you. |
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Year-to-Date Financial Information: Offering: $105,412 Expenses: $123,501 |
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In Our Community |
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Free Test Kits are Back for the Winter! Information regarding free at-home COVID-19 tests can be found at covidtests.gov/tests. Every home in the U.S. is newly eligible to order ANOTHER round of 4 free at-home tests to counter this winter’s “tripledemic” threat. |
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| It’s booster & flu shot time! Not sure if you're eligible for the current COVID-19 booster? The CDC has an easy tool called Find Out When to Get a Booster. Follow the link, then scroll down and click the button next to the heart-shaped booster sticker. |
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988 National Lifeline The nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can now be reached by simply dialing 988. Services are available in English and Spanish, as well as an option for military veterans to be directed to the Veterans' Crisis Line. |
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Blessed to Be a Blessing |
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| Food Pantry News The Food Pantry will be open this Thursday to members of our community experiencing food insecurity. Thank you to all who donate and volunteer to support this critical ministry! |
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We are continuing to collect supplies for the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Rescue: old linens, towels, sheets, blankets, medical supplies such as alcohol wipes, infusion setups, non-expired medications, dog food, tubing, syringes etc. Contact Mark Leipert for more information. |
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We are collecting empty ink cartridges of all types. There will be a box in the narthex for drop off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when Joan is in the office. |
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. . . all communities suffering and mourning due to natural disasters. . . . all areas of the world living under threat of violence and war. . . . all communities and peoples that suffer from intolerance, injustice, racism, and violence. We pray that the Holy Spirit brings comfort to those who mourn, strength to those who advocate for change, and peace to those who struggle to make sense of the senseless. We stand with those communities and organizations, faith-based and secular, that work towards healing, justice, and peace. |
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