"Weekly E-News" St. James United Methodist Church from Kansas City, Missouri, United States for 12 May 2016
Weekly E-News - Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Next Generation Ministries, Compassionate Outreach and Scholarship Oppourtinnites
Pentecost Sunday. Stop holding your breath. Stop "Waiting to Exhale." Receive the Holy Spirit, then breathe again - exhale! Celebrate the birth of the church on Sunday, May 15th at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Paseo Campus and 10 a.m. at the Renaissance Campus.
Encounter Something New. If you are looking to 'connect with God in a practical way', Wednesday Night Live is for you! There will be food, child care, praise music, prayer and preaching, resulting in a guilt-free Sunday for your family and you. Food is served at 6 p.m. and worship begins at 7 p.m. beginning on June 1.
Combined Outdoor Worship. Sunday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m., the Paseo and Renaissance Campuses will come together for one outdoor worship. Worshipers at both locations are encouraged to attend as we worship as one body. The dress is casual. We will wear our 2016 Next Generation Sunday t-shirts, so order your shirts after the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, sign-up tables in the Narthex. Immediately following worship on June 26th we will have a cookout, fun and games. Contact Claudia Smith at 816-966-9850 or Bessie Webb at mcintosh194773@yahoo.com to volunteer.
Immersion Baptism. Pastor Cleaver will perform full immersion baptisms Sunday, June 26th during our combined worship celebration. If you have never been baptized and desire immersion, please contact the church office at 816-444-5588 by June 15th to sign up.
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.
Kidz Care Nursery. Childcare during Sunday worship is back! Beginning May 15th, care will be available for children ages 1-4 during 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship. The nursery is located on the lower level in Kidz Kingdom. Click here to register your child.
I am a Church Member. This study addresses what is expected of those who join a body of believers. You must be connected to the other parts of the body of the church. Participate in this study Monday nights at the Renaissance Campus from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The book, I am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom Rainer, is available at book stores. Contact Danny Woods at 785-554-0867.
Bible Study at Renaissance Campus! Join us Tuesdays from 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and study from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Led by Pastor Settles, this Growth Group is interactive, dialogue is encouraged. Grab your Bible and come on out! Activities will include group and individual prayer, team-building and leadership exercises.
Do you have an idea for a growth group? Contact Crystal Johnson at 816-820-7706 or Pastor Cunningham at the church.
Encouragement Ministry. Thank you for your support and continuing to lift up those on our prayer list and let the know we care. Sign your name and 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 and if you would like a name added to the list, contact Pastor Valentine at lvalentine@stjamesumc.com.
Health Ministry. On behalf of the American Heart & American Stroke Association, I wish to Thank Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III, the Health Ministry Volunteers, the Administrative staff, Audio Visual, Security, Parking team Volunteers, Ushers, Greeters, Registrars, AKA and anyone who helped to make the Most Powerful Voices community event featuring Erica Campbell, a huge success. We could have not made it without you!
Sincerely,
Meredith Shellner, Chairperson SJUMC Health Ministry
Health Ministry. Remember that May is Stroke Awareness Month. Every time you wear blue you are recognizing this important health issue. Visit the Health Ministry Table in he Narthex lounge for new information on Stroke prevention and intervention.
Bowling League. The St. James Summer Bowling League rolls on Tuesday's at 6 p.m. at Premier Bowling Alley (11400 E 350 HWY Raytown MO 64139). The league is open to all, so if you or someone you now likes to bowl this league is perfect for honing your skills. If you don't have your own bowling gear for the league, the bowling alley provides bowling balls and shoes for your use. This is a great team building opportunity for your ministry in 2016, or maybe your ministry would like to sponsor a team. All proceeds collected from this fundraising event are donated to the church. E-mail samuel.colemanjr@yahoo.comfor more information.
Church Cookout. Following our June 26th combined worship at the Renaissance Campus, we will have a church-wide cookout from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Contact Claudia Smith at 816-966-9850 or Bessie Webb at mcintosh194773@yahoo.com to volunteer.
HeBrews Fellowship. During the months of May through August, HeBrews will be held only on Sundays when it is sponsored by a ministry, group or individuals. Contact Lisa Hardwick at 816-305-6699or lwhardwick@gmail.com for more information about sponsorship.
Wednesday Night Kidz. Beginning June 1st, we will offer Kidz Connect children's ministry activities on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. We need volunteers to work with the children who can commit to only two Wednesdays a quarter for an hour of activity. Positions include an Activity Facilitator, Activity Assistant and Registrar to check children in & out. If interested please contact Pastor Andre at afulton@stjamesumc.com.
Next Generation Weekend. June 10-12 is the date and approaching fast! The theme is "D.A.B. (Definitively Abundantly Blessed) Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow." You can sign-up to participate in the planning of the weekend's events as a child, youth or adult in the Narthex following worship this Sunday. The 2016 Next Generation Sunday t-shirts are now on sale. Child sizes up to 5T are $8, youth and adults up to X-Large are $10; XXL and larger are $15. Click here to order online or visit the sign-up tables in the Narthex.
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.
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.
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.
Alan & Austin Campbell 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 byMay 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.
Summer Arts Camps. Providence School of Arts provides a creatively engaging experience for those who are seeking fun activities for their children during the summer months. A one week program July 18-23 will 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 visit www.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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