Mission of the Month: Local Lutheran education. Ranked 8th of 252 private elementary schools and 10th of 191 private middle schools in WNY, St. John Lutheran School in North Tonawanda is beginning its 176th school year. It is accredited by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and serves nearly 190 students and their families in classes PreK 3 through 8th grade. Your Mission of the Month donation helps them daily bring the love of God to their community.
DOOR OFFERING: There is still time to donate to assist those who have suffered hurricane damage by contributing to a door offering after worship today. Baskets will be available at each door after worship for those who wish to help in this way. You can also donate online under the “special mission” option in the “give now” section. All donations should be in by TODAY so that we can forward your gifts through Thrivent for donation to LCMS Disaster Relief. Thrivent will be matching each $2 donated with an additional $1.
CHOIR: There will be a short practice after church today in the balcony. There is also a rehearsal this Wednesday, October 12, at 7 PM. The choir will be singing during worship next Sunday.
HARVEST FOOD COLLECTION: We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items on tables located in the narthex and chapel. We partner with St. Vincent de Paul food pantry on Military Road which serves families in the Niagara Falls and Town of Niagara areas. Due to supply chain shortages, they are no longer able to purchase the foods they need in bulk. This, along with rising food prices, has resulted in a significant increase in expenses. They are in need of assistance to stock their shelves. Our mission project to help our neighbors will continue until Thanksgiving.
TURKEYS & HAMS: We will be accepting donations of turkeys and hams through mid-December. Please consider if you are able to support this project to help the Salvation Army, Community Mission, Lighthouse Women & Children, and the Lord’s Day Dinner provide holiday dinners for our neighbors in need. Your gifts can be stored in the downstairs kitchen freezer. If you need help carrying, please ask an usher for assistance.
SIGN UP SHEETS for TRUNK OR TREAT are located on the glass case. Please sign up if you plan to participate or are able to donate candy and snacks. Our annual event will be held Saturday, October 29, from 3 – 4:30 pm.
BEYOND THE SURFACE Christian education will restart this coming Wednesday, October 12th at 10:00am. This will be in-person only. We will be looking at the following verses: Genesis 32:22-30, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and Luke 18:1-8. Printed copies of the verses are on the shelf outside the office door.