This Week on the Mountain for Sunday, November 19th

This Week on the Mountain

Sunday, November 19, 2017

The Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

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)

Confirmation Class Schedule

On Saturday , Nov. 18th, we will be meeting at the Food Pantry in Somerville from 9:15am - noon. The pantry is located in the rear of the United Reformed Church at 100 West Main St. We will be bagging and distributing food to clients. There will be no class on the Nov. 19th. We will have class again on Sunday, Nov. 26th.

Ladies' Luncheon: Cancelled

The Ladies' Luncheon scheduled for today, November 16, has been cancelled.

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 Saturday November 18 and 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.

Save the Date: 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.