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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:

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 difficult 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.



›› 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!




The week ahead

Looking Ahead

April 10  Preschool Sunday at 9:20am
          Kim Oczkowski Broadway/Pops concert: 3pm
      16  Altar Guild meeting: 10am
      17  New Member reception at 9:20am
      19  Northwood Civic meeting: 7pm
      20  Church Council meeting: 6:30pm
      22  Good Friday
      24  Easter
      30  Flea Market
May   1  Farewell luncheon for Pastor Paul & Pam
      17 Marriage Seminar: 8pm


 


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