Weekly E-News for Friday, 10 February 2017 from The St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, United States "Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Compassionate Outreach, Next Generation Ministries and Community News"
X-CITING WORSHIPA New Beginning. Pastor Cleaver and the Leadership Board have shared the vision and plan that will guide St. James in 2017. For an overview of the information shared, please visit www.stjamesumc.com.
Wednesday Night Live. Dr. 3 and the Pastoral Team are leading a study exploring the entire bible. We will work our way from Genesis to Revelation. For the next two years, we will work our way from Genesis to Revelation as we wrestle with what the bible says, the cultural context, people, places and what it means for us today. In preparation for next Wednesday, please read Genesis 9-11 and join us at 7 p.m. in the Ministry Mall at the Paseo Campus.
WORSHIP MINISTRIESAltar Guild. Members are invited to a meeting Saturday, February 11th at 10 a.m. Paseo Campus sanctuary. Contact Tyrone Yarbrough at tyarbrough@stjamesumc.com or Rachelle Hyder at rhyder@kcp.com for any questions.
Acolytes Needed. Children ages 4-12 are welcome to serve during our worship celebrations. Contacts: Angela Baker (8 a.m.) at abswac@gmail.com or Risë Cockerm (11 a.m.) at rise289@gmail.com.
Little Vessel Ushers and Ushers. Children ages 5-11 and 12-18 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.
FAITH DEVELOPMENTLenten Devotions. The Sanctuary for Lent 2017, a booklet of 40 daily readings, will be available for purchase this Sunday after worship for $1.00. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, March 1st - but don't wait. Get your book before before we sell out!
Lenten Growth Group. Has God put something on your heart to do or accomplish? Are you struggling with where you are at in your life? Come, join our Journey class and learn different techniques to hold yourself accountable for God's vision in your life. In the period of six weeks you will learn step by step of how to build a Journey board and watch GOD's grace work through you. Supplies needed to participate: Poster board, index cards, and a bible. Please see the clipboard at the welcome center to join the group, deadline to sign up is Wednesday, March 1st. Sessions will begin Sunday, March 5th in the small conference room during the Sunday School hour. For additional information contact Jennifer Booker at jnrbooker@yahoo.com
Couples Class. This Sunday School class for married and engaged couples meets Sunda's at 9:45 a.m in Room 2D. This quarter, we'll read the book Anger: Taming a Powerful Emotion, by Dr. Gary Chapman. This series will help you and your spouse experience and respond to anger in a way that pleases the Lord AND help prevent conflict, resentment and unforgiveness in your relationship. Call or text Charles Quinn at 816-654-2257 for more information. We hope to see you there!
Disciple Fast Track - Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study. Have you wanted to study the Bible at the Paseo Campus, but felt you didn't have time for a 34 week study? These 12 sessions of the New Testament are ideal for those wanting a comprehensive study in a short period of time. Contact Royce Turner, class facilitator, at 816-372-6069. Order your book at www.cokesbury.com or visit your local bookstore.
Personal Finance. Attend the next seven week session of the Personal Financial Education and Empowerment Ministry, better known as PFEEM and learn biblical principles regarding: money management; debt reduction; wealth building; insurance; estate planning and a lot more! Classes are held Tuesday evenings through March 14th at 6 p.m. in Room 2F. To register call or text H. David Whalen at 816-914-6806. All classes are free and open to the public.
Bible Study at Renaissance. Every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. is Community Night at the Renaissance Campus so, 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!
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.
Prayer Conference. March 4, 2017 at 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Speakers will include Dr. Cleaver III, Pastor Leland Eagles, Minister Danielle Quinn and Apostle Lorraine Williams. You can register online at www.stjamesumc.com or fill out a registration card located at the new Welcome Center (located just outside the santuary), please register by February 26th.
Prayer Time. Continue with us in prayer every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. on the prayer line 530-881-1212, code 293680996.
CONGREGATIONAL CAREChristian Sympathy is extended to Pastor John Macklin (Patricia) at the passing of his aunt, mother, Helen J. Walker; to Brenda Bailey (Lenton) at the passing of her uncle, George Johnson and to Charles Harris (JoAnn) and Wesley Fields at the passing of their brother and uncle, Johnnie Harris, Jr.
Encouragement Cards. 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. On the first Sunday of each month, bring a get well or encouragement card for persons on the prayer list to the church. Sign your name on the card and feel free to add some words of encouragement. Please print the person's full name on the envelope, along with your return address. The cards can be dropped in the Encouragement Card box in the hallway. 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.
CONNECTING MINISTRIESNew Welcome Center. The HeBrews, Hospitality and Membership Teams have partnered to create an inviting welcome area for members and guests in the Narthex (outside the sanctuary). Stop by to:
Enjoy fresh coffee, juice or tea at the HeBrews station between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship
Pick-up ministry or event information, order cd's/dvd's at the Welcome tables.
Update contact information, register or volunteer at the Welcome tables.
Take advantage of convenient, electronic giving at the Welcome tables.
HeBrews Fellowship. A full HeBrews will be held every third Sunday (or other designated special Sundays). If you would like to sponsor a fellowship, please contact Lisa Hardwick at lwhardwick@gmail.com or 816-305-6699.
UNITED METHODIST WOMENAll Women Invited. The United Methodist Women will meet this Sunday, February 11th at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We invite the girls and ladies of St. James to join us during our commemoration of Black History Month. Please plan to come down to enjoy fellowship and a light breakfast with sisters of the faith between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship.
NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES40-140. Lent begins Wednesday, March 1st. We will share in a season of spiritual practices this year. Students will be led through 40 days of practices to follow in engaging with God. We will also offer 40-140 again, which is 40 days of devotional readings no more than 140 characters long. Please make sure you have registered for the 40-140 text messages by texting "rage" to 40650. More info to come.
Scouting MinistryCub Scouts (Grades 1-5) will meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Kidz Kingdom.
Boy Scouts (Ages 11-18) meeting Wednesdays 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.
RACIAL JUSTICEForum for Racial Justice: The Education System. Join us this Sunday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. 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 Reverends 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). To register or submit questions to the panelists click here (*note registration is not required but encouraged).
FOR YOUR INFORMATIONContribution Statements. The 2016 contribution statements were mailed last month. If you did not receive a statement, please contact the church office to ensure that we have your current information. Many statements were not mailed due to the lack of a correct mailing address.
COMMUNITY NEWSKing Celebration. St. James will host the 13th annual celebration of the Missouri State Celebration Commission Saturday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m. at the Paseo Campus. The guest speaker is Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, President of MCC - Longview. Performers include the Max Groove Trio, Pamela Baskin-Watson, Nedra Dixon and Angela Hagenbach, the Paseo Academy Chamber Choir, Silent Empire, Kimberlyn Jones, April Sutherland, Jonne Pratt and Tiana Williams. Admission is free. For more inforation, contact Lessie Thompson at 816-763-1232 or ctljt2804@aol.com.
THINK BIG! Launched this fall as a new initiative of (MARC) Mid-America Regional Council, the KC Degrees program seeks to reconnect adults with their deferred higher education goals. Mid-Continent Public Library is among numerous institutions collaborating with MARC to offer this new program, which provides adults who have completed some college credit (but never graduated) the tools and guidance they need to finish their degrees. Six Mid-Continent branches, including Antioch, Claycomo, Blue Springs South, Grain Valley, South Independence and Blue Ridge will provide meeting space for KC Degrees. Those interested, contact KC Degrees at www.kcdegrees.org. To find out more about Mid-Continent Library and what it offers visit www.mymcpl.org
Kansas City Boys Choir. Do you know a young man ages 8-15 boy who enjoys music and loves to sing and dance? If so, the Boys Choir might be the place for him! Join us Sunday, March 18th from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at our headquarters (One W Armour Blvd, Suite 16, KCMO 64111) in the US Bank building. Be a member for a day. Who knows? It may last longer because we're more than just a choir!
Women's Conference. Are you ready to take flight and leave excessive baggage behind? Are you ready to move into your Passion & Purpose? If yes, you are invited to the 2017 Kept Woman of God Conference - Taking Flight. Join us Friday April 7th and Saturday, April 8th at St. James United Methodist Church. Registration here online or contact Rochinda Pickens at keptwoman07@gmail.com.
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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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Care & Nurture of Membership (Two Notices) for Friday, 10 February 2017 from The St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, United States "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]
Janetta Wright, mother of Kesha 'Dani' McLennan, passed.
Condolences may be sent to:
Kesha 'Dani' McLennan
4508 E 113th St
Kansas City, MO 64137
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Services for Johnnie Harris, Jr., brother of Charles Harris (JoAnn) and uncle of Wesley Fields, passed. Services have been arranged as follows:
Monday, February 13th
Visitation: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Funeral: 10 a.m.
Thatcher's Funeral Home
1520 N 5th St
Kansas City, KS 66101
phone: 913-321-1211; fax: 913-321-1267
Condolences may be sent to:
Charles & JoAnn Harris
11726 E 71st Ct
Kansas City, MO 64133
Wesley Fields
15811 E 77th Pl
Kansas City, MO 64139
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St. James United Methodist Church
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Care & Nurture of Membership (Two Notices) for Friday, 10 February 2017 from The St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, United States "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]Janetta Wright, mother of Kesha 'Dani' McLennan, passed.
Condolences may be sent to:
Kesha 'Dani' McLennan
4508 E 113th St
Kansas City, MO 64137
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Services for Johnnie Harris, Jr., brother of Charles Harris (JoAnn) and uncle of Wesley Fields, passed. Services have been arranged as follows:
Monday, February 13th
Visitation: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Funeral: 10 a.m.
Thatcher's Funeral Home
1520 N 5th St
Kansas City, KS 66101
phone: 913-321-1211; fax: 913-321-1267
Condolences may be sent to:
Charles & JoAnn Harris
11726 E 71st Ct
Kansas City, MO 64133
Wesley Fields
15811 E 77th Pl
Kansas City, MO 64139
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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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