"Weekly E-News" St. James United Methodist Church from Kansas City, Missouri, United States for Wednesday, 27 April 2016
Weekly E-News - Wednesday, 27 April 2016
Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Next Generation Ministries, Compassionate Outreach and Employment Opportunities
Sunday Worship. This week, Pastor Cleaver is preaching "Something We All Go Through," from Isaiah 8:1-8 during 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship at the Paseo Campus and 10 a.m. at the Renaissance Campus.
Mother's Day. Invite all of the mothers in your life to worship with our family on Sunday, May 8th. Pastor Cleaver will be preaching and all mothers will be recognized with a special tribute during the 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Paseo Campus and 10 a.m. at the Renaissance Campus.
Wednesday Night Live. Beginning June 1st, encounter something new on Wednesday evenings here at St. James! If you are looking for a new and exciting style of worship, Wednesday Night Live is for you! If you are looking to 'connect with God in a practical way,' join us Wednesday evenings. There will be food, child care, praise music, prayer and preaching. Food is served at 6 p.m. and worship begins at 7 p.m.
Pentecost Sunday. Are you holding your breath, waiting to find the right one - the one to fulfill you? The truth is, we're all waiting on something. Jesus told the disciples to wait on the Holy Spirit. They were waiting to be filled by the One who would give them the power to exhale. When they exhaled, people were blessed. It's time for us to stop holding our breath, stop waiting on things to be just right, waiting on somebody or something. Stop holding your breath. Stop "Waiting to Exhale." Receive the Holy Spirit, then breathe again - exhale! Join us Sunday, May 15th as we celebrate the birth of the church. Worship with us at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Paseo Campus and 10 a.m. at the Renaissance Campus.
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 GenerationSunday t-shirts, so order your shirts soon. Immediately following worship, we will have a cookout, fun and games. Contact Claudia Smith at 816-966-9850 or Bessie Webb at mcintosh194773@yahoo.com to volunteer.
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.
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. This Sunday, May 1st, and every first Sunday, please bring a get well or encouragement card for those on our prayer list. 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.
GriefShare Ministry. This support group meets Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.in the Youth Room. The group is 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.
GriefShare 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.
Bowling League. Mark your calendars - the St James Bowling League will have an information meeting and FREE bowling night this Tuesday, May 3rd at 6 p.m. at Premier Bowling Alley (11400 E 350 HWY Raytown MO 64139). League play is May 10th - August 16th. 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-mailsamuel.colemanjr@yahoo.com for 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.
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.
READING IS POWER! Spread the word to your friends on Facebook and Twitter about the READING IS POWER! rally, Saturday, April 30th, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St James UMC in the Ministry Mall. The Adult Education and Literacy Ministry presents this event inviting and encouraging all adults living in our families and our community to raise and increase their literacy levels. There are over 225,000 adults living among us who have been assessed as unable to read at or above a 3rd grade level. Some have taken the bold step to improve this skill through the "Ticket to Read" program offered by Literacy KC. (St. James has partnered with Literacy KC to provide the program here at our church.) The READING IS POWER! rally will inspire and encourage those wanting to gain the power of reading. There will be food, inspirational messages, entertainment, access to many resources and more. If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event, please talk to: Elma Warrick, Phyllis Harris, Gwen Goins, Edward Franklin, Emmanuel Ngomsi or Evalyn McDonald.
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 visitwww.providenceartskc.org for more information.
St. James United Methodist Church
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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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