Weekly E-News - Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Upcoming x-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Next Generation Ministries, Compassionate Outreach and Employment Opportunities, all in one place!
Sunday Sermon. Have you ever doubted that the church is important?
Do you know someone who is unsure of the church? If so, join us this Sunday, April 3rd for Pastor Cleaver's sermon "Seven Reasons Why you Need the Church." See you at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Paseo Campus or10 a.m. at the Renaissance Campus.
Kidz Connect. Children ages 5-10 are invited to worship together every 4th Sunday at 8 a.m. worship and every Sunday at 11 a.m. Kidz Connect incorporates praise & worship, offering, communion, arts & crafts and science activities. Check-in and register 15 minutes before worship or anytime online.
Women's Day Choir. The United Methodist Women's Annual Women's Weekend Celebration is April 9-10, 2016. We're asking all women to help us fill the choir stand by participating in the Women's Day Choir. Rehearsals are Tuesday, April 5th at 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 9th at 11 a.m. Raise your voices with us as we celebrate the theme, "Righteous Women of Hope in Action."
Prayer Breakfast. The St. James United Usher Boards present their 26th Annual Prayer Breakfast Saturday, April 2nd at 9 a.m. in the Ministry Mall.
Pastor Linda Settles will deliver the Word. Music Ministry provided by Mr. Jason Goodman & Ms. Charley Leggs. Tickets/donations are $10 per person and available at the door. All are welcome!
Don't miss the next NLDT Leaders Workshop Saturday, April 23rd from 9:30 p.m. - 12 p.m. at the Paseo Campus. Mr. Jim Nunnley will lead a session on Project/Event Management, from idea conception to event day. Learn tips from a pro! All ministry leaders are expected to attend, however the workshop is open to all. To register online simply click on the registration link on the home page of our website: stjamesumc.com, or call the church office.
Couples Class. Are you married? Engaged? Give your relationship a spiritual boost by joining like-minded couples as we go through author Gary Chapman's book, The Four Seasons of Marriage. This new class begins next Sunday, April 3rd following 8 a.m. worship in Room 2D. Books can be purchased at Christian bookstores and online. Contact Charles Quinn at 816-654-2257 or cquinnsouthafrica@hotmail.com. No need to RSVP...just come ready to be blessed.
Prayer Class. Join this new class every 4th Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the Vaughn Chapel. We will pray together and share tools needed for an improved personal prayer life. An introductory session will be held Sunday, March 27th after the Easter program. Contact Pastor Cunningham.
Do You Believe? This study looks at the stories of several desperate people who all come together one climatic night, and come to understand how God works in amazing ways. Evocative and moving, this sweeping story challenges you to ask: "Do you really believe in the power of the cross and if so, what are you going to do about it?" Participate in this four week study Monday nights at St. James Place from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.beginning April 11th. The book, Do You Believe? by Travis Thrasher, is available at local book stores. Contact Cookie Gadson at 816-520-3616.
I am a Church Member. Without apology, this study addresses what is expected of those who join a body of believers. It is impossible to grow to spiritual maturity by oneself. You must be connected to the other parts of the body of the church. When a person's attitude is consistently biblical and healthy, matters of giving, serving and so forth fall into place more naturally. Participate in this seven week study Monday nights at the Renaissance Campus from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. beginning April 11th. The book, I am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom Rainer, is available at local book stores. Contact Danny Woods at 785-554-0867.
Holy Land Tour. St James family, in October a few of us will embark on a spiritual journey unlike any we have taken before, We are headed to Israel to witness the sites, sounds and wonders that have inspired the Christian & Jewish faiths. From the Sea of Galilee to the Negev Desert, from the Mediterranean to Jerusalem, every stone we will see, touch, or walk upon tells a story, beginning with the biblical patriarchs and leading up to today's modern Israel. Reserve your seat this week on the 9-day "A Journey through the Holy Land" tour October 17-25, 2016 hosted by Dr Emanuel Cleaver III. For more information, contact Carolyn Hall at 816-763-6440.
GriefShare Ministry. St. James will host an 11-week support and encouragement group for persons who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Participating in a GriefShare Support and Encouragement Group is like stepping into a room of grace where you will feel free enough to share your thoughts and feelings with people who understand and care. The groups are led by caring facilitators who have been there. They have struggled with similar grief related issues and found healing and hope along their journey in the grief process.
Grief Share groups are characterized by the following:
Confidentiality of information shared.
A safe and accepting environment to share your struggles in the grieving process.
Group members who share similar life experiences.
Biblical truth and guided curriculum regarding the journey from "mourning to joy."
Mutual care and loving support so you don't have to go the grieving process alone.
An information and registration session is scheduled for Thursday, April 7th at 6 p.m. The 11-week session begins Thursday, April 14th at 6 p.m.
Encouragement Ministry. As we continue to lift up those on our prayer list, please bring a get well or encouragement card on the first Sunday of each month. Please sign your name and feel free to add some words of encouragement. Write their first & last name on the envelope and drop it in the mailbox in the Narthex. The cards will be distributed to those individuals. If you would like a name added to the list, please contact Pastor Valentine at lvalentine@stjamesumc.com.
In-Gathering Collection. The United Methodist Women are collecting diapers of all sizes and women's hygiene items. Items can be brought to the church Saturday, April 9th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. during the Women's Weekend Celebration. For more information, contact Carolyn Celestine at816-820-6015.
Youth Lock-In. "be YOU!" With so much peer influence and pressure to follow the latest trends, our youth are losing their individuality and spirituality. All youth ages 11-18 are invited to a lock-in April 15-16 here at the church. Along with food, fun and games, several activities are planned to equip our youth with the skills to unashamedly be who they truly are - children of God. Each youth is allowed to invite up to two guests. Registration and drop-off begins at Friday evening at 6 p.m. Pick-up is Saturday morning at 7 a.m. Contact Chris & Selma Nolan at chrisn4110@gmail.com or sblessed7706@gmail.com with any questions.
Girl Scout Cookies. Booth will be setup after 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship. Cookies are only $4/box with eight tasty varieties available. Give back by purchasing a box of cookies to be donated to our local USO service men and women. Thank you!
Graduating Seniors. If you are a high school senior, please forward your contact information to Tiffani Kintchen at kintchen22@gmail.com.
Applications are now available for graduating high school seniors who are current members of St. James United Methodist Church, please see how you can apply below.
Catherine A. Davis Book Scholarship. This scholarship is available to a young African American female who is a member of St. James United Methodist Church and is a 2016 graduating senior. All applications must be submitted by April 3, 2016 to the United Methodist Women Scholarship Award Committee, c/o Carolyn Celestine. Contact Carolyn at 816-820-6015 or rcelestine@att.net.
Alan & Austin Campbell St. James Acolyte Scholarship. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, have been an active member of any combination of St. James ministries for two years and have actively served as an acolyte for at least two years. Applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2016. For additional information or questions, please contact Rachelle Hyder at rhyder@kcp.com.
Nursing Scholarship. The Health Ministry is accepting applications for the Bessie Thompson Fleming Nursing Scholarship. Applicants must be a member of St. James United Methodist Church and enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree nursing program which begins in the Fall of 2016 or January of 2017. Proof of acceptance and other documents are required. Contact Meredith Shellner at lionmets@msn.com - Subject Line: Nursing Scholarship or 816-506-5204.
Membership Scholarship. This scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior of St. James who is beginning a post-secondary education (university, college, certification, professional training) in the 2016-2017 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2016. For additional information or questions, contact Tiffani Kintchen at816-812-6373 or kintchen22@gmail.com.
Mr. Bill Johnson Youth Scholarship* This scholarship is open to current active high school members who have displayed their commitment to being servant-leaders at St. James based on their spiritual commitment. Recipients are selected based upon academic excellence, and active participation in church ministry. Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2016. For additional information or questions, contact Tiffani Kintchen at 816-812-6373 or kintchen22@gmail.com.
*College recipients of the Mr. Bill Johnson Scholarship: Renewals for the Mr. Bill Johnson Book Scholarship must complete the book scholarship application and provide a copy of their college transcript reflecting their student status and current cumulative GPA. Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2016.
Nursery Staff. We are in search of a Nursery Staff for Wednesday evenings & Sunday mornings:
Coordinator - responsible for providing care, implementing a curriculum of faith formation and working with volunteers for children (ages 1-4) in the nursery.
Assistant - responsible for helping to implement age appropriate activities, organize snacks and provide care to nursery children.
We are looking to fill 3 positions:
Nursery Coordinator - Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nursery Assistant - Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nursery Coordinator - Sundays, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Please send your resume to Pastor Andre at afulton@stjmaesumc.com bySunday, April 10th.
Cleaver Lecture. This year's Cleaver Lecture in Religion and Public Life is Wednesday, April 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. The event lecture will consist of a panel discussion on civil rights moderated by Kathleen Cleaver, former Black Panther and current professor of law at Emory University. Panelists include Clifton Truman Daniel, lecturer, author and grandson of President Harry S. Truman; Angela Rye, NPR political analyst and CNN contributor and Mary Jean Eisenhower, Chairman of People to People International and granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Summer Arts Camps. July 18-30, 2016, Providence School of Arts provides a creatively engaging experience for those who are seeking fun activities for their children during the summer months. This program encourages students to utilize their God given gifts of creativity as a form of communication. Students are exposed to the different Fine and Performing Art disciplines: Music, Visual Art, Dance, and Theater. This program offers positive experiences for children ages 3-13. Please visitwww.providenceartskc.org for more information.
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St. James United Methodist Church
St. James United Methodist Church
5540 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64110, United States
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