Thursday, November 16, 2017

Saint James United Methodist Church of Kansas City, Missouri, United States for Thursday, 16 November 2017 "Care & Nurture of Membership ~ Amended" "Weekly E-News - Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Compassionate Outreach, Next Generation Ministries and Community News" "Growth Group Advent Studies Invite" "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?" (John 14:1-2)

 Saint James United Methodist Church of Kansas City, Missouri, United States for Thursday, 16 November 2017 "Care & Nurture of Membership ~ Amended" "Weekly E-News - Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Compassionate Outreach, Next Generation Ministries and Community News" "Growth Group Advent Studies Invite" "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?" (John 14:1-2)
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Vernon H. Young, husband of Mary (Jones) Young, and brother of Carolyn Robinson passed. Service arrangements are as follows:
Monday, November 20, 2017
Service: 11:00 am
Saint James United Methodist Church

5540 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64110, United States
Serenity Memorial Chapel
2510 East 72nd Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64132, United States
Condolences may be sent to:
Mary (Jones) Young
6127 Forest Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64110, United States
Carolyn Robinson
11616 Palmer Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64134, United States
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X-CITING WORSHIP

Sunday Worship.
Be a part of our special 62nd Church Anniversary at 9 a and 11:30 a at the Paseo Campus and 10:30 a at the Renaissance Campus. You can also join us online for a live stream of the worship celebrations each week.
Wednesday Night Live. Wednesday, November 22, @ 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 Joshua 1-3 for next week's study.

FAITH DEVELOPMENT

Dr. 3 will lead a short prayer and devotion. The purpose is threefold: First, it will help you to start your day off right. Second, it provides spiritual food for the middle of the week. Third, it will help to ignite or reignite the fire in your faith. Join us every Wednesday as you're getting ready for work and school or while you are on your way. In 15 minutes or less you'll get what you need to become and to stay spiritually aware.

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 fellowship to 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.
Sunday School. There are three adult Sunday school classes offered this summer at St. James Paseo Campus. All classes are held on the 2nd floor. The classes are the Women's Sunday school class, The Mixed Adult's Sunday school class, and the Men's Sunday school class.

Register for Advent Growth Groups at the Welcome Center! Titles include: "The Shack", "Jesus and the Disinherited", "Simply Wait", "Underdogs & Outsiders", and "Faithful"


CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Vernon H. Young Dean, husband of Mary (Jones) Young.
Acknowledgements were received from the family of Teresa Jean Jackson Dean, mother of Terri Curry.

GriefShare. "Surviving the Holidays"Help and Hope as you Navigate the Christmas Season! Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can't be recreated?
St. James will host the Surviving the Holidays Seminar tonight, Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6p. It is especially for people who are grieving a loved one's death. You do not have to be enrolled in a GriefShare group to attend. Everyone Is Welcome!
Prayer Time. Join us on the prayer line every Tuesday and Thursdayfrom 12p-1p. Dial: 530-881-1212, code 293680996.
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 call the church office at 816-444-5588 or, after hours, the Care on Call phone at 816-286-6048.
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Acolytes Needed. Children ages 4-10 are invited to sing and serve as light celebrants during our 8a worship celebration. Contact Angela Baker at abswac@gmail.com for more information.
Renaissance Ushers. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please contact Pastor Andre Fulton at afulton@stjamesumc.com.

ABOVE & BEYOND
The 'Above & Beyond' giving campaign continues through December 22, 2017. We are confidently headed toward reaching our $200,000 goal. Key to our success is churchwide participation through
daily fasting and praying
continued regular giving
the additional sacrifice to give 'above' the normal giving
Giving can be made through 'text to give' by simply texting sjumc to 77977, using the special 'Above and Beyond' envelopes, or designating the 'above and beyond' amount on a regular envelope.
CONNECTING MINISTRIES
Join our Journey! "Envisioning More, Embracing the Mission." We will see you at the Renaissance Campus this Saturday, November 18, 1p for our "Mixer". We also invite you to add to your calendar ourDecember 9, 10:30a Christmas Celebration at the Paseo Campus.
Volunteers In Mission Team 2018 UMCOR Mission Trip




Baldwin, Louisiana, April 28 - May 4, 2018. Plans are being finalized for our St. James VIM Team annual mission trip to the United Methodist Committee on Relief Sager Brown Depot in Baldwin, Louisiana. The dates are April 28 through May 4, 2018. All members who have expressed interest in joining this mission trip, please contact Alice Ellison ellisonalicem@gmail.com, no later than November 27, 2017. Our total number of St. James participants needs to be confirmed with UMCOR by December 1, 2017.
Welcome Center. Ministry teams of the Paseo and Renaissance Campuses have partnered to create an inviting welcome area for members and guests (outside the sanctuary). Stop by to:
Enjoy fresh coffee, juice or tea
Pick-up ministry or event information, order CDs/DVDs
Update contact information, register or volunteer
Take advantage of convenient, electronic giving
Connectors Needed. We are missing YOU, please consider volunteering one Sunday a month at 9a or 11:30a to assist at the Welcome Center. A signup sheet is available or you can contact the church office. Your willingness to serve is greatly appreciated:
Nov 19 - Membership
Nov 26 - United Methodist Youth
Dec 3 - United Methodist Men
Dec 10 - Hospitality
Dec 17 - VIM
Dec 24 - United Methodist Women
Dec 31 - Girl/Boy Scouts
NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES

Bettylu's Closet needs your help!


Bettylu's Closet needs help from the St. James UMC congregations in preparing for our clothing and household items giveaway coming up on November 29, 2017, 4-6p. The need is for everything shown above, so if you are cleaning out your closets this winter and want to donate to a worthy cause, then join us in supporting Bettylu's Closet with your clean and gently used jackets, hats, scarfs, and gloves! Call the church office if you have any questions or would like to help out!
COMMUNITY NEWS

FREE Fresh produce will be given out as an incentive to Kidney screening participants while supplies last!


FEC's Learn to Earn Program helps to empower youth in the Kansas Citycommunity by making positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. The program, funded by the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Royals, and the Jackson County Sports Authority, provides economically disadvantaged young adults, 18-24 years old, that live in Jackson County, MO, with internships and scholarships in occupations that support professional baseball and football athletics. Those selected in the competitive application process are provided a six-week internship and are eligible to receive up to $3,000 in scholarships to attend a community college or vocational school. Participants will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution; the Learn to Earn Scholarship will be used to match Pell Grant funds. Click here for the application.
For More Information, Contact:
Dot Coleman
1710 East 18th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States
(816)471-2330
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Growth Group Advent Studies Invite
Saint James United Methodist Church
Growth Group Advent Studies begin the week of November 26th at both the Renaissance and Paseo Campuses. Click on the button below to view the online sign up sheet.
Sign Up
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Saint James United Methodist Church
816-444-5588
info@stjamesumc.com

Saint James United Methodist Church

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