This Week on the Mountain for Sunday, January 15, 2017



*This Week on the Mountain* Sunday, January 15, 2017 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Weekly Offering Envelopes

The Weekly Offering Envelopes are now available for pick-up (on the table just outside of Parish Hall). If you didn't already request envelopes, but would like them, please call the office 908-766-2282 or email the office.

Music for Children & Youth

Sunday, January 22

All children and youth of the parish are invited to be a part of the music program at SJOTM. Beginning on January 22, children in grades 2 and up are invited to join in the new St. John's Boys' & Girls' Choir, which will have its first rehearsal after church, from 11:05 to 11:45 am. We will be singing in church throughout the year on important feast days and will also have fun with some new and exciting interactive apps and curriculum. We have enjoyed having several high school students join our adult choir this Fall and welcome anyone else who is interested to join us to come to our mid-week rehearsal to try it out. For more information, please email Christopher Jennings, Director of Music.

Ladies' Luncheon

Thursday, January 19

All are welcome to join the Ladies' Luncheon on Thursday, January 19th at noon at the home of Jane McKnight, 257 Douglas Road, Far Hills. Please bring a sandwich; beverages and dessert will be provided. Kick-off the New Year with fun and fellowship. We hope to see you there. RSVP to Jane at 908-647-6371.

Annual Meeting

Sunday, January 29

Please join us for our Annual Meeting, on Sunday, January 29th, when we will have one worship service at 10 am with a meeting to immediately follow in the sanctuary. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Nursery care will be extended until 12:30 pm. Children's Entertainment will be provided during the Annual Meeting. All children ages Pre-K and up are invited to Parish Hall to do crafts, while their parents attend the meeting.

One Worship Service

Sunday, January 29

Due to the Annual Meeting, on Sunday, January 29th, we will have one worship service at 10 am with a meeting to immediately follow in the sanctuary. Coffee and refreshments will be provided

Stewardship 2017

As of Ja nuary 11th, we have 86 pledges for $ 306,897 If you have any questions about Stewardship, please email Chip Baird or Melissa Sharron . If you haven't already done so, please return your 2017 Pledge Card ASAP, as the Vestry needs them to make their budget decisions for the upcoming year. Extra pledge cards can be found on the web in the narthex or call the office 908-766-2282 to have one sent to you.

Stock Donations

Don't forget that you can donate your Stocks to SJOTM. The tax advantages of giving stock, instead of cash, to church can make doing so very worthwhile. We would be happy to accept stock donations for 2017 as form of pledge payment. To learn more, please email Lisa Keenan or call the office at 908-766-2282 ext 13.

2017 Baptism Dates

We baptize primarily on those dates set aside for baptism, as listed in the Book of Common Prayer. Since the presence of the community of faith is essential for welcoming the newly baptized into the church, baptisms take place in the principal service on the appointed Sunday. The next dates for Baptism are: