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Weekly e-Epistle
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St. James'
Mill Creek
Wilmington, Delaware
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The story of the Transfiguration is one of those moments in the story of Jesus that can be difficult to comprehend. It’s just him and his closest disciples, taking some time away, when Jesus’s clothes are turned to a dazzling white, and he begins to talk with Moses and Elijah. A common question is, “How did they know it was Moses and Elijah?” This is a fair question, but it’s not one to get hung up on! The real excitement in this story happens as Peter and his companions are quickly roused from their almost-slumber as they see these two alongside Jesus. Then, Peter proclaims, “This is incredible! We’ve got to make a tent for them and you, so that all of you can stay up here!”
Peter’s words often get him in trouble, whether it’s in this moment or at other instances in his life with Jesus. This is often because he lets his words get ahead of his thoughts, but here, the voice of the Lord rebukes him, saying, “This is my Son; listen to him!” And what happens? He does listen to him!
If only for a moment, Peter is able to hear the voice from the cloud and heed the words that call on him to listen to Jesus. Because he’s able to listen to Jesus, he’s able to let his own needs and ego get out of the way. In some way this allows the ministry of Jesus to continue and allows Peter to remain a part of his ministry. Oftentimes removing our own needs and expectations can be difficult, but this incredible moment on the mountaintop shows the importance of knowing when to act and knowing when to listen, especially since knowing when to listen can help us act in the way God calls us to.
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Wednesday Evenings at 6 PM During Lent | |
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Beginning March 12 at 6 PM, we'll join together to read through
Life in Christ - Practicing Christian Spirituality by Julia Gatta
This book studies the spiritual wisdom of the past while exploring common Christian practices and their underlying theology through an Episcopal lens.
Books are available through Church Publishing or Bookshop.org.
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Everyone Flips for the Pancake Supper!
The men of St. James will be hosting the annual Pancake Super on Tuesday, March 4th at 6 PM. If you have any questions, speak to Dick Prettyman or Dave Perry, and we hope
you'll join us this year!
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Ash Wednesday - Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
The holy season of Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5th. This is a season of penitence and fasting, and in our tradition we mark this day with a service of Holy Eucharist and an imposition of ashes. This year we will have two services:
10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
7:00 PM - Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes with Choir
We invite you to the observance of a holy Lent, and we hope that you will join us as we begin this formative season of the Church year.
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Wednesday Soup and Bread Lunches
Beginning March 12
On Wednesdays during Lent the Mill Creek ministerium joins together for a noonday service following by a meal of soup and bread. This year’s service and lunches will be hosted by St. Philip’s Lutheran Church on Limestone Road, and we hope you’ll join us!
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The Annual Meeting this year will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 following the 9:30am service. The Vestry will provide brunch, and more details will be forthcoming.
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St. James' Mission and Outreach updates
Sharing God’s gifts with others
Reaching out to those in need
And serving them with dignity and respect…
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How can you/we help?
Review the list below and see where you might be able to help.
Current items needed by Friendship House, a non-profit that supports and distributes these items to those in need in our community in New Castle County:
- Hygiene items such as deodorant, shampoo, and soap toothpaste/toothbrushes (regular and travel size)
- Individual sized peanut butter crackers, tuna, microwavable meals (pastas, soups, etc.)
- Non-alcohol hand sanitizer
- Tide pods or other laundry pods
- New books for adults and children
- NEW Underwear, and socks - all sizes, children through adult
- New or gently used clothing for children and adults
Please drop the items off:
- In the container in the church foyer
- In the container in the parish hall
We take your donations to the Friendship Houses distribution center about every two weeks.
Thank you,
St. James' Mission/Outreach Ministry
New Castle County HOPE Center-for Individuals and Families in need of temporary housing and support services.
What started as temporary housing during the cold weather of 2020-2021 has grown into a permanent center that provides housing and support services for individuals and families who are without adequate housing in New Castle County. New Castle County (NCC) purchased the former Sheraton Hotel on Airport Rd (now named the New Castle County HOPE Center) and kept the hotel management staff to keep the facility running. Working together, many non-profit organizations provide various services and support for individuals and families to obtain emergency and more significant housing and medical, psychological, and job skills opportunities as well. The hotel can accommodate 400 and suites and adjoining rooms are given to families and enable households to stay together. Housing is coordinated through the Delaware Housing Alliance.
If you know of anyone who needs this housing, please ask them to call 1-833-FIND-BED (1-833-3463-233) and leave a message.
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Prayer Team Updates
Sunday Prayers of the People. If you would like someone to be lifted in prayer at our Sunday service, please call the church office at 302-994-1584. The person's name will remain on the list for three weeks. If at that time you would like the person's name to remain on the list, please call the office again.
The parish prayer team continues to lift up prayer requests shared by parishioners through emails or calls to the church office, to individual members of the prayer team, or requests left in the prayer basket in the church foyer. We collect the prayer requests and other concerns of the parish, community, and world. All are welcome and encouraged to share their prayers.
For those who have an immediate prayer need, we invite you to email your prayer needs & request to Carolyn Mack at cdmack37@gmail.com or call 302-565-8675.
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St. James' Pastoral Care Team
St. James' Pastoral Care Team continues to support our parish family and our community.
If you or someone you know is in need, we:
· send cards, make phone calls, and pray with you and/or for you.
· Make home, hospital, and Eucharistic visits.
Please call the office (302-994-1584) and leave a message. Someone will get back to you. Messages are retrieved daily, seven days a week.
Please let us know if you need us or someone you know needs us. We will not know if you do not tell us.
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St. James' Mill Creek
2106 St. James Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
302.994.1584
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