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Weekly E-News - 07/28 /2017
Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development,  Congregational Care, Compassionate Outreach,  Next Generation Ministries and Community News

Unveiling of the New Vision by Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III

Where: St. James UMC Paseo Campus in the Sanctuary 
Who: EVERYONE IS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

X-CITING WORSHIP
Sunday Worship.  This week's sermon will be from the book of Acts 25:6-12 "A Greater Appeal."

Wednesday Night Live.  Join us Wednesday, August 2 @ 7p in the Ministry Mall for our continuing exploration of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.  Led by Dr. 3 and the Pastoral Team, we wrestle with what the Bible says, the cultural context, people, places of the time and what it means for us today .  Please read Leviticus 22-27 for next week's study.

FAITH DEVELOPMENT
Senior Fitness & Bible Study.   Join us at the Paseo Campus  every Wednesday from 11-11:30a  for light to moderate exercise done from the comfort of a chair!  A trained fitness expert will guide you through exercises that help strengthen you, and the fellowship will help motivate you.  Then, stay for Bible Study from 11:30a -12:30p  and get strengthened in the spirit!  Feel free to bring a dish and join us in the potluck lunch following our study time.

Bible Study at Renaissance.  Join us  Tuesday at 6:30p for Bible study at the Renaissance Campus.  There is food, fellowship and the Word.  Come out and grow with your church family!

Sunday School.   There are three adult Sunday school classes offered this summer at St. James UMC. The classes are the Women's Sunday school class, The Mixed Adult's Sunday school class, and the Men's Sunday school class.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Christian Sympathy  is extended to the families of  Robert Williams, uncle of Vivian Williams; Rickey Barnes, son of Josephine Bailey and brother of Joyce Barnes; Harriet Ray Richardson, sister of Ruthie Ray (James) Harris, and aunt of Tiffany (Charles) Miller and Havis Harris, Jr., brother of Sharon Bankhead and uncle of Gregory Bankhead.
 
Acknowledgements  were received from the families of Andrea Harden and Vivian Williams.

GriefShare.  No matter what the circumstances, grief recovery is a painful process.  The St. James GirefShare Support Ministry provides help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend and in a safe and confidential place that helps to put lives back together again.  We will walk with you on the path through grief toward healing and hope for the future. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives.  GriefShare is comprised of a video seminar series that features some of the nation's foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective coupled with support group discussions of these presentations.   GriefShare Support Group sessions will be hosted every Thursday at 6:00p for 12 weeks beginning August 24, 2017.  You may contact Rosalyn Wilson at 816-753-5998 or at wgmn1969@att.net for additional information or to express a desire to participate.  We look forward to your participation.

Prayer Time.  Continue with us in prayer every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. on the prayer line 530-881-1212, code 293680996.

Prayer Class.  Learn to build your prayer skills and deepen your faith development with Helen Walker every 4th Sunday at 9:45a in the Vaughan Chapel.  The next class will be held on Sunday, August 27.

Compassionate Care.  When you experience illness, the death of a loved one or if you would like prayer, we want to know so that we may provide compassion, encouragement and comfort during life's challenges.  Please let us know by calling the church office at 816-444-5588 or, after hours, the Care on Call phone at 816-286-6048.

WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Little Vessel Ushers and Youth Ushers.   Children ages 5-11 and youth ages 12-18 serve as ushers every 3rd Sunday during 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship.  No experience needed - on the job training is provided.  The uniform is a white button down shirt and black slacks or skirt.  Contact Brenda Sylvan (children) at 816-942-4258 or Connie Frazier (youth) at 816-363-3468.

Acolytes Needed.  Children ages 4-12 are welcome to serve during our worship celebrations.  Contacts: Angela Baker (8 a.m.) at abswac@gmail.com or Risë Cockerm (11 a.m.) at rise289@gmail.com.

UMM
United Methodist Men's Day
Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 8a & 11a worship
"Revive and Renew:  Reconnecting Men with Christ"
Rev. Ronald Hinton, Guest Preacher

CONNECTING MINISTRIES
MINISTRY FAIR Love, Grow and Serve.
Sunday, September 3, after the 9a Worship Experience
Sunday, September 10, after the 9a and 11:30a Worship Experience
You can select which Sunday or all three Sundays.
You will have an 8ft Tables and Two chairs.
We will promote the Ministry Fair to the Membership to come and visit, communicate and engage in a Ministry that will allow you to Love, Grow and Serve. This will be in combination with Hebrews so make sure you have something eye catching at your table. We want members to feel Welcomed and Encouraged to becoming Volunteers or Committee members with your Ministry. Please have a sign-up sheet and materials available to give them. Please be upbeat and excited to serve the LORD!You can call Yvette Richards with any questions.816-802-8234.

Connectors Needed.  As most are aware the Welcome Center at the Paseo entrance has been operating since February, you can complete a number of vital tasks at the center.  You can pay your tithes, locate a number of activities to serve.  Next door in the hallway are refreshments provided by our Hebrews Ministry.  We are missing YOU, please consider volunteering one Sunday a month at 8a or 11a worship to assist at the center.  A signup sheet is available or you can contact the church office.  Thank you for your ministry agreeing to serve:

July 30-Leadership Team
Aug 6-Membership
Aug 13-One Voice Choir
Aug 20-Adult Ushers
Aug 27-Congregational Care Ministers
Sep 3-Care & Nurture
Sept 10-VIM
Sep 17-Hospitality
Sep 24-Youth Ministry

Welcome Center.  The HeBrews, Hospitality and Membership Teams have partnered to create an inviting welcome area for members and guests in the Narthex (outside the sanctuary).  Stop by to:
  • Enjoy fresh coffee, juice or tea at the HeBrews station
  • Pick-up ministry or event information, order CDs/DVDs
  • Update contact information, register or volunteer 
  • Take advantage of convenient, electronic giving 
COMMUNITY NEWS
Cleaver Senior Living Community.   The 40 Acres monthly meeting scheduled for August 2, 2017 has been canceled. Frequently Asked Question FAQ sheets will be available at the Welcome Center. Regularly scheduled monthly meeting to resume in September. 

Forty Acres Team.    The grant writing ministry's initial meeting was a big success. You still have the opportunity to join this new and exciting ministry which will do great things for 40 Acres, the church and many other Ministries. The Grant team  is chaired by Phyllis Harris.  The next scheduled meeting for the ministry is August 2, 2017 at 6p here at the church.  You're welcome to attend!

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