This Week on the Mountain for Sunday, November 26th

This Week on the Mountain

Sunday, November 26, 2017

The Last Sunday after Pentecost; Christ the King

St. John on the Mountain

Upcoming Events

Stewardship Thanks

In this Stewardship Season, The Rector, Wardens, and Vestry are grateful for the faithfulness and generosity of the following people whose gifts support the mission of our parish. Add your name to this list by sending your pledge to the office or emailing Lisa Keenan.

Tax Deductible Gift in 2017

You can make a contribution to the church or fulfill your pledge using your IRA.

I f you are 70 1/2 or older:

You may transfer up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to the church
If you have not yet taken your required minimum distribution for 2017, your gift can satisfy all or part of that requirement.
You pay no income tax on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor tax deduction, so you can benefit even if you do not itemize your tax deduction.

Don't delay! To help ensure that your gift counts this year, transfers will need to be made by December 29, 2017 (last business day of the year)

Food Pantry in November

St. John on the Mountain will staff the Food Pantry in Somerville each Saturday in November. This is an important outreach ministry to the needy in our community and is an excellent opportunity for youth to earn community service hours. We need volunteers for Saturday, November 25 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. The pantry is located in the rear of the United Reformed Church, 100 West Main Street, Somerville. There is municipal parking behind the church, near the entrance of the food pantry. Tasks involve bagging and distributing food and receiving and interviewing clients. To sign up or for further information please email Sally Hespe.

Christmas Pageant

Sunday, December 17

Roles will be announced on Wednesday, November 30th. Parent volunteers needed. Contact Lynn Mitchell for info.

*Mandatory practices for those with speaking parts and musical roles:

Saturday, December 16th at 9:00 am (with a parent)

*Mandatory practice for the ENTIRE cast:

Saturday, December 16th at 10:00 am (with a parent)

Ladies' Christmas Luncheon

Thursday, December 14

The Ladies' Christmas Lunch will be at Roxiticus CC on December 14 at noon. The cost will be $30; there will be an elaborate holiday buffet that includes hot soup, carving station, chicken dish, seafood dish, vegetables, rice, potatoes and a selection of desserts. $40 will include wine with lunch. Please make your reservation by sending your check made out to Wendy Argent-Belcher to the office at 379 Mt. Harmony Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 by December 8th. Any questions? Email Wendy Argent-Belcher.

Advent Wreath Making

Sunday, December 3

Please join us on Sunday, December 3rd as we make Advent Wreaths (in Parish Hall). All materials will be supplied. A $5 donation to help off-set the cost of supplies is greatly appreciated.