On the first Sunday of every month, our members go through their pockets and purses for spare change, empty the coin jar from the kitchen counter, and clean the loose change off the dresser in anticipation of Grace Lutheran's popular "Joy-full Noise Offering." Our ushers take a few extra minutes before our regular offering to collect this special offering of coin donations in two large metal coffee cans. This special offering is given to various charities each month to help make a difference and bring joy to peoples' lives. The resulting noise of coins filling the metal cans is truly "Joy-full" and our ushers enjoy shaking the cans as we fill them up. It's amazing how a little bit of loose change from everyone adds up!

Joy-full Noise Offerings 2026

January 4, 2026 Beacon Animal Rescue $141.44
February 1, 2026 SPCA of Atlantic County $101.27

March 1, 2026 Habitat for Humanity $107.06
April 19, 2026 Atlantic City Rescue Mission $108.12

May 10, 2026 Lawson's Pride of Somers Point (U.S. Coast Guard) $86.64
June 7, 2026 Sister Jean's Kitchen $187.26
July 12, 2026 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlantic County $151.81
August 2, 2026 Covenant House $158.77
September 6, 2026 Seaman's Institute $99.12