New Testament in One Year passages: Nov.16 - 22, Hebrews 13:1-25 to 1 Peter 1:1-20.

Senior Luncheon: Thursday, November 20 at 11:45 a.m. following Brain Games in the fellowship hall. All seniors from Brain Games, the Church and the community are invited. The menu will be soup, sandwiches, salad and dessert. A free will offering will be collected to defray costs and go to a community mission project. To help or for further information contact John and Karen Roberts. If you plan to attend, sign up in the fellowship hall.

Keeping Christ in Christmas: On Monday, November 25, an event for the whole family will be held to help each of us remember what the Christmas season is all about. A fellowship dinner will be held from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a program from 6:30 – 8 p.m. For further information see Ryan or Jennifer Nace.

St. John’s T-Shirts: orders will begin today; see the display is the fellowship hall. Adult T-shirts - $12, Polo shirts - $25, hooded sweatshirts - $30. Add $2.50 for XX and $5 for XXX.

Thanksgiving Eve Service will be held on Wednesday, November 26^th at 7 p.m. Thanksgiving offering will go to the Deacons’ Fund.

Congregational Retreat at Linwood Retreat Center: Feb. 20-21, "Calm Within Chaos". The retreat is designed to help by giving you insight and tools to feel a positive sense of calm from which to "tackle" the things that life will throw at you. The overnight stay will include group program time; quiet, private reflective time and shared meals in the beautiful spirit-filled setting of a retreat campus on the banks of the Hudson River. Cost: $70 per person (includes 3 meals), scholarships are available. Sign-up deadline: Dec. 1.

Women With Faith will hold their next gathering on Friday, December 12^th at 7 p.m. at the home of Diane Loughran.

Classical Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday, December 13^th at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s. Harpists, flutists, violinists and singers will join in a joyful celebration of Christmas to benefit the Red Hook Ministerium.

Wanted: Part time winter help. St. John’s wishes to employ a person to clear sidewalks after a snow storm. Snow blower and shovel provided. Work must be done early in morning and could take 2-4 hrs. depending on the amount of snow. Contact Alan Slingerland if interested.

Handbell Choir rehearsals started Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. There are openings, You do not need to read music. If you are interested, call Cary Robinson, 758-5779.

Brain Games: Class began Thursday, September 11 at 10:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Join us for fun, fellowship and learning. Sponsored by the Office for the Aging.

Sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall. If you have questions call Jackie Fenaroli or Barb Coe.

New Story Hour for Little Ones: "God Loves Me" began Mon., Sept. 15, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in the assembly hall. Trisha Finch and Eileen Zeliph will be telling a Bible based story and having a time for prayer, play and snack. Story hour will follow the Red Hook School District calendar.

Are you involved in a trade (think Joseph the Carpenter and the like)? Would you like to see your service to the Kingdom of God enhanced? Are you interested in a ministry of compassion and care? If so, please contact Frank Vitolo or Pastor Ryan to talk about the possibility of a new ministry here at St. John’s!

Senior Exercise Program continues Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 –10 AM in the fellowship hall. Sign up sheet by the Health Ministry bulletin board.

The Shepherds would like to remind all of the availability of "PRAYER BEARS" to share with those you know are in need of tangible prayer.

Flowers: If you would like to place memorial or special remembrance flowers in the church, please sign the Flower Chart in the narthex, complete a form and leave in the slot, AND call Flower Chair, Kathleen Ward.

Sunday School is held at 9:15.

Sr. Handbell Choir Rehearsals continue every Tuesday at 7 PM. ALL are welcome. Questions? Contact Cary Robinson or the church office (758-1184).

Jr. Choir Rehearsals continue every Sunday morning at 10:45 AM beginning October 2^nd. Anyone in 2^nd thru 8^th grades is welcome.

Sr. Choir Rehearsals continue every Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to come and sing praises to the Lord!

Praise and Worship Choir: Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:30 PM in room 2. The Praise and Worship Team is in need of new members this fall. Also need a pianist or guitarist for accompaniment. Please contact Wendy Walrath.

The deacons are happy to announce that St. John’s now has a food closet! If you would like to donate items, this would be greatly appreciated. Suggested donations for the food pantry may be left on the table in the narthex: We have no applesauce. We are low on instant mashed potatoes.

Donations for the Deacons to purchase gas and grocery coupons would be appreciated. Make check payable to St. John’s and earmarked "Deacon’s Fund". Thank you for your continued support.

Volunteers Needed: to drive Julian Graham, 60 Cambridge Dr., Red Hook, to see his wife, Eleanor, in the Baptist Home. To and/or from, the return trip may include light grocery shopping or picking up dinner. Times are approximately 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sign up on the calendar in the fellowship hall.

Help is needed with nursery care during the two worship services. If you have any questions, contact Kate Peterson.