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DISCERNING OUR FUTURE...with the ELCA

Church Council, at its May meeting voted to recommend to the congregation that Saint James disaffiliate with the ELCA and join another Lutheran church body yet to be decided. The reasons for this decision are many and will be shared with you on Sundays and through the mail over the summer. A Transition Task Force has been formed and approved by council. Members are: Sam Schoell, Rhodie Fowler, Robert Arehart, Ronnie Diehl, Dennis McCook, Nancy Zoeltsch, Dee Neverson, Mike Vaughn, Barry Howell, Larry Thurn (chairperson) and Pastor Paul. The task force is working on the following actions:

• Making changes to Saint James' constitution to be sent to church council for approval and then voted on by the congregation.
• Deciding which Lutheran Church body to recommend to the congregation. Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ or the newly forming North American Lutheran Church.
• Working on a question and answer format to help answer questions and concerns Saint James members might have.
• Arrange for Temple Talks by task force members.
• Draft a resolution for terminating membership in the ELCA. Arranging for congregational meetings to vote on disaffiliating with the ELCA.

Please feel free to communicate any questions, concerns, or ideas you might have concerning this important and historic action by our church. Task force members will be available to talk with you. We are confident that Saint James can address any potentially diffi¬cult or divisive issues that arise during this process with respect for each other and genuine Christian love. Please join with us in praying for the task force and church council in this time of transition.

Larry Thum, Chairperson

›› Church Events at Saint James

St. James is a vibrant church offering a calendar of activities in which you are welcome to participate.  Each year, the Church celebrates its ministry with an Anniversary Sunday, and recognizes over the course of the year all of the people who assist with worship and education.  We have an annual church picnic, an all night youth marathon to raise funds against world hunger, and annual Christmas play and a live nativity.  Church members meet in special interest groups including New Mommies and the St. James Helping Hands.  They also work together on social ministry programs such as Aid for Friends.  There are many other groups and events which would benefit from your attendance and support!

Please check below for more information on what's happening at Saint James. 

›› Prayer Involvement

Please consider joining a prayer chain. Requests for prayers should be made to the church office at 215.742.1828. Prayers are made for people who are ill, families of the dying, etc. but prayer of thanks are also offered.

Remember your family and friends in our prayer chains. If you wish to join our prayer chain, please call the office or speak to Eleanor Hoffman.

›› Saint James Newsletter - The Messenger -

With this web update, we will be including the Saint James Newsletter 'The Messenger' in our web page.  The messenger will be in PDF format so you will need to click on the link below to open the Newsletter.  Eventually and to save trees and money, the Messenger will be posted on this site instead of being sent through 'snail' mail.  Let us know what you think!

 

 Sept 09 Messenger

 Jan - Feb 2010 Messenger

 Mar - Apr 2010 Messenger

 Summer 2010 Messenger

 

›› Upcoming Events -

 

7:00 ~ 8:30 p.m. beginning September 1, 2010

WORSHIP, WORD and FELLOWSHIP

GOAL: To provide an atmosphere of redemption, care and love through Jesus Christ to the recovering community, their families, and friends.

OBJECTIVES: Through the power of the Holy Spirit revealed in musical worship, the Word of God with Bible studies, counseling and shared fellowship.

PLACE: Saint James Auditorium/Sanctuary.  THE FIRST SERVICE of Word, Worship, and Fellowship will be this Wednesday, September 1, at 7 p.m.  Christian Alternatives to Addictions ministry welcomes all those who struggle with an addiction, but it is also going to be a source of hope and study of God’s Word for families and loved ones who know someone who struggles with any addiction. All are welcome to come and enjoy a time of fellowship. There will be music, a prayer board and much more. Invite someone you know to come.

GET TO KNOW WHAT GOD’S WILL IS FOR YOU!

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HOPE4PHILLY ~ September 25

a city wide Christian mission outreach is looking for volunteers to help in a wide variety of areas from set up and break down to food prep, food service, welcome center, or other areas for this event. For additional information, see Elvin Colon, Cathy George or Larry Thum. A volunteer sign-up sheet can be found at the back of church.

Oktoberfest 2010 Benefits Lutheran Disaster Response and Preparedness

Saturday, October 2nd, 2p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Easton and Mt. Carmel Roads, Glenside, PA (Big tent behind church) Musical guests include:Happy Henrik and the Musikanten—Erik, Reiner and Willi perform German traditional Ompah Oktoberfest music St. Pauli Kantorei performing soulful German Folk tunes Making a special appearance: The Fore Gone Conclusions Barbershop Quartet, courtesy of Pastor Clair Hoifjeld Tickets are $20.00 (Includes food, beverages, and entertainment) See Bill Elliott for tickets/information (Ask about the discount for Thrivent members)