"Weekly E-News" St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, United States for Thursday, 26 May 2016
Weekly E-News - Thursday, 26 May 2016
Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Next Generation Ministries, Compassionate Outreach and Scholarship Opportunities
Sunday Worship. Pastor Cleaver's sermon this Sunday, May 29, is "God's Freedom" from Romans 9:13-16. We will see you in worship on Sunday!
Sunday's musical guest: Jeremy Jackson & Worship
State of the Church. Due to the holiday weekend, our regularly scheduled 5th Sunday State of the Church address will not be held this Sunday, May 29th. A brief update will be shared next week via the e-news. A full report will be provided at the Sunday, July 31st address.
Wednesday Night Live. This Wednesday, June 1st is a time to encounter something different. Are you looking for an alternative to traditional Sunday morning worship? Do you desire a fresh and dynamic style of worship? Are Sunday mornings not always the best time for worship? Then Wednesday Night Live is for you! We'll have dinner, child care, spirit-filled praise and worship and powerful, relevant preaching and teaching. Dinner is served from 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Worship begins at 7 p.m. Join us in connecting with God through X-citing Worship!
Confirmation. Please join us Sunday, June 12 during 8 a.m. worship as we celebrate the 2016 Confirmation Class. They are: Kyra Brown, Dakota Gray, Torri Henry, Hunter Jackson, Jonte' Moore II, Maura Taylor, Mina Taylor and Micah Quinn. We also celebrate the 2015 Class: Kolby Franklin, Jennah Goins, Makayla Nelson, Kamryn Rogers and Kendall Rogers.
Combined Outdoor Worship. Sunday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m., the Paseo and Renaissance Campuses will come together for one outdoor worship celebration. Worshipers at both campuses are encouraged to attend as we join as one body. If you are unable to worship outside, accommodations have been made for you to worship inside. Childcare will be available for ages 1-4. A special worship experience will be held for children and youth ages 5-18. The dress is casual and everyone is asked to wear their 2016 Next Generation t-shirts. If you did not purchase a shirt, its not too late.
Online orders only will be accepted until June 12th.
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 click here to sign up online or contact the church office at 816-444-5588 by June 15th.
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 is now available for children ages 1-4 Sundays during 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship and Wednesday evenings during Wednesday Night Live. The nursery is located on the lower level in Kidz Kingdom. Click here to register your child.
Upcoming Sermon Series.
Prayer Class. The Prayer Ministry continues its short-term study based on the the book and movie "The War Room." Join us after 8 a.m. worshipthis Sunday in the Vaughn Chapel. Advance reading is not required.
Dinner for 8. Each week for an eight week series, participants have an opportunity to meet at each other's homes to enjoy one another's company, eat great food and participate in an exciting study. The groups begin to meet the week of June 11th. To sign up, see Crystal Johnson after the 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. worship or contact Crystal at 816-820-7706with any questions or to sign up.
Walking a Mile for Jesus. Come out and walk a mile at one of Kansas City's scenic parks. This will be a great time to enjoy the outdoors and participate in biblical discussion. Participants will receive a recipe to try each week for attending as well. Park locations include the following locations (many more not listed): Loose Park, Swope Park, Plaza Park, etc. Walks will begin promptly at 8 a.m., weather permitting. To sign up, see Crystal Johnson after the 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. worship or contact Crystal at816-820-7706 with any questions.
Bible Study. Join us Tuesdays at the Renaissance Campus 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!
Men's Retreat. Saturday, June 18th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Ministry Mall. The theme is Men In The Spirit: Leadership and Teamwork. Activities will include group and individual prayer, team-building and leadership exercises. Please register with H. David Whalen at 816-914-6806 or hdwhalen@yahoo.com. All men are welcome!
Men's Weekend. Save the date, August 19-21, for a weekend of faith development and fellowship among brothers.
Do you have an idea for a growth group? Contact Crystal Johnson at816-820-7706 or Pastor Cunningham at the church.
Encouragement Ministry. We wanted thank everyone for the wonderful cards of encouragement collected and sent to those on our prayer list. Sign your name and add some words of encouragement to the card. Write the individual's first & last name on the envelope and drop it in the mailbox in the Narthex. Cards will be collected Sunday, June 5th. If you would like a name added to the list, contact Pastor Valentine at lvalentine@stjamesumc.com.
Health Ministry. 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 after the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services.
Church Cookout. Following our June 26th combined worship at the Renaissance Campus, we will have a church-wide cookout, fun and games 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 or donate.
Bowling League. Tuesdays 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 know 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. All proceeds collected from this fundraising event are donated to the church. E-mail samuel.colemanjr@yahoo.com for more information.
HeBrews Fellowship. From now until September, HeBrews will only be held on Sundays when it is sponsored by a ministry, group or individuals. Contact Lisa Hardwick at 816-305-6699 or lwhardwick@gmail.com for more information about sponsorship.
Next Generation Weekend. Fellowship and worship activities are planned June 10-12. This year's theme is "D.A.B. (Definitively Abundantly Blessed) Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." Friday, June 10 at 6 p.m. is Family Movie Night. Saturday, June 11th at 6 p.m. is our Next Generation Concert. Everyone is encouraged to wear the 2016 Next Generation t-shirt to wear during worship Sunday, June 12th.
Summer Camps (VBS)- Children ages 5-11 are offered an opportunity to experience God in surprising and unforgettable ways. Adventure Camp will be held at the Paseo Campus June 22-24. Mega Sports Camp will be held at the Renaissance Campus June 27-30. Register online or stop by the registration table after worship. Volunteers are needed for both camps. Contact Pastor Andre at the Paseo Campus, Tonya Crompton at the Renaissance Campus or
kidzconnect@stjamesumc.com.
Kidz Connect. Volunteers are still needed to serve Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. during Wednesday Night Live. The level is 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. Please contact Pastor Andre at afulton@stjamesumc.com.
Graduating Seniors. If you are a high school senior, please forward your contact information to Tiffani Kintchen. Scholarship application deadlines are near! If you have not received an application for the scholarships below, contact Tiffani Kintchen at 816-812-6373 or kintchen22@gmail.com.Applications are due by June 1, 2016.
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.
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.
Book Scholarship. College students who are previous recipients of the Mr. Bill Johnson Scholarship are eligible to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a college transcript that reflects student status and current cumulative GPA.
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.
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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