Weekly E-News - Thursday, 29 December 2016 "Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Compassionate Outreach and Next Generation Ministries" from The Saint James United Methodist Church of Kansas City, Missouri, United States 
"X-CITING WORSHIP"
2017 Theme. "A New Beginning", read Isaiah 43:19Isaiah 43:19 I am doing something new;
it’s springing up — can’t you see it?
I am making a road in the desert,
rivers in the wasteland.
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New Year's Day Worship will be Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 9 a.m.at the Paseo Campus and 10:30 a.m. at Renaissance Campus.Praise Bowl. Dr. Cleaver will be one of the guest preachers during Pleasant Green Baptist Church's annual "Praise Bowl". The Praise Team will join him on Monday, January 2nd at Noon. Pleasant Green is located at 340 David L. Gray Drive in Kansas City, KS. Come out and support our Pastor as he delivers a Word from on High.
Guest Preacher. Sunday, January 8th at 8:00 a.m. only, Rev. Dr. Marvin A. McMickle will be guest preacher. Dr. McMickle is currently the President, Professor of Church Leadership, and Director of the Program of Black Church Studies at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. He is a distinguished church leader and theological educator, and one of the most respected preachers in the nation.
CONSECRATION SUNDAY
January 8th is Consecration Sunday. All Church Council members, NLDT members and Ministry Leaders will be consecrated before the congregation during the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at the Paseo Campus and 10:00 a.m. at the Renaissance Campus, worship celebrations.
CONNECTING MINISTRIES
HeBrews Fellowship. Please note, after a break for the holidays, we will return Sunday, January 8th. Individuals, ministries or groups wishing to sponsor a fellowship, contact Lisa Hardwick at 816-305-6699 or lwhardwick@gmail.com.
FAITH DEVELOPMENT
Month of Prayer. Join us at the Paseo Campus Friday, December 30th at 12 p.m. to end the year with prayer and begin the New Year on a spiritual high through Prayer Time. Please continue in prayer at 6 am on the prayer line or you also pray with us at noon (Paseo Campus) or call in on the prayer line 530-881-1212, code 293680996.
Disciple Fast Track - Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study. Have you wanted to study the Bible, but felt you didn't have time for a 34 week study? Well, this study for folks with busy lives is just for you. These 12 sessions of the New Testament are ideal for those wanting a comprehensive study in a short period of time. Class begins Tuesday, January 10th at 6:15 p.m. at the Paseo Campus. Contact Royce Turner, class facilitator, at 816-372-6069. Order your book at www.cokesbury.com or visit your local bookstore.
Senior Fitness & Bible Study. Join us at the Paseo Campus every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 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 Senior Bible Study from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 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. Tuesday night is Community Night at the Renaissance Campus! Bring the family out for food & fellowship! Yes, there will be a word as well - a timely message to boost your work week. There will be something for children & teens, too. Come out & get to know your church family!
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Servants Needed. Congregational Care Ministers (CCMs) are trained lay816-444-5588, x110.
"The Encouragement Card" Initiative. In today's digital world, the simple act of sending a greeting card has become a rare act of care and kindness. Receiving cards makes people feel special and loved.We are excited to announce the resumption of the "Encouragement Card" initiative. Beginning on the First Sunday of 2017 and each Sunday thereafter, you are invited to bring a get well or encouragement card for persons on the prayer list to the church. Please "print" the person's first & last name on the envelope, along with your return address. Sign your name on the card and feel free to add some words of encouragement. The cards can be dropped in the "Encouragement Card" box in the hallway outside the sanctuary - next to the prayer box. If you would like a name added to the prayer list, please contact Pastor Valentine at lvalentine@stjamesumc.com or the church office at 816-444-5588.
NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES
Movie Party. RESCHEDULED All children are invited to a FREE afternoon of fun Saturday, January 7 from 12 p.m. -3 p.m. Join us for lunch, holiday crafts and popcorn & a movie (The Secret Life of Pets). Children under age five must be accompanied by an adult. This event is sponsored by the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Acolytes needed. Children ages 4 - 12 are welcome to serve during the 11:00 a.m. worship celebration. Contact Risë Cockerm (11:00 a.m.Acolyte Coordinator) - rise289@gmail.com.
Little Vessel Ushers. Children ages 5-11 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 at 816-942-4258.
Scouting Ministry
Cub Scouts (Grades 1-5) will meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Kidz Kingdom. Meetings will resume Jan. 3, 2017.
Boy Scouts (Ages 11-18) have a new meeting date and time - each Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Kidz Kingdom. Contact Roosevelt Braxton at 816-305-2656.
Girl Scouts (Grades K-12) meet on selected Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Carmellya Anderson at canderson@marc.org or 816-809-5428.
Adult Volunteers. Committed adults are always needed to participate. Training is required and provided at no cost. Contact one of the adults listed above to get started.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Missouri State MLK Celebration - Saturday, January. 14 @ 6:30 p.m.
Missouri State Commission MLK Celebration 13th Annual Musical Celebration, at the Paseo Campus. Guest Speaker: Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, President of Longview Community College. Musical Guest, celebrated Jazz Artist, Max Groove Trio.
Bridging the Racial Divide | Forum for Racial Justice: The Education System. Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 15th for the next segment of the continuing discussion between St. James and Church of the Resurrection on bridging the racial divide in Kansas City. Our focus will be on the impact of segregation on the education system in KCMO; and what we can do beyond tutoring to have a positive impact. Joining Reverands Cleaver and Hamilton for a panel discussion will be Historian Eric Stafford, Dr. Derald Davis, Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership for Kansas City Public Schools, and Michael Mayberry, CEO and Executive Director of Grace United Community Ministries. The event will be held in the main sanctuary at Church of the Resurrection's Leawood Campus (13720 Roe Avenue).
Special Church-wide Meeting - Saturday, January. 28 @ 10 a.m.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Cooks and Cashiers. LJA Associates has immediate openings located at KCI Airport. Contact Tracy Lewis at 816-448-1180 or Louise Arterbery at 816-591-3875 for more information.
St. James United Methodist Church
www.stjamesumc.com
St. James United Methodist Church
St. James United Methodist Church
5540 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64110, United States
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