Weekly E-News - Thursday, 23 February 2017 "Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Compassionate Outreach, Next Generation Ministries and Community News" at St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

 Weekly E-News - Thursday, 23 February 2017 "Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Compassionate Outreach, Next Generation Ministries and Community News" at St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, United States 


X-CITING WORSHIP
Miraculous Music Sunday. The Louis Neal Big Band will provide a dynamic, Xciting and spirit-filled music ministry this Sunday, February 26th during 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship.
Ash Wednesday Service. Join us March 1st at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary as we mark the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. Pastor Cleaver will deliver a short meditation and all worshipers will be invited to receive the imposition of ashes (receiving the sign of the cross on our foreheads).
Wednesday Night Live. Our exploration of the bible from Genesis to Revelation continues. 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. Pausing for Ash Wednesday, we'll resume March 8thwhen we will discuss Genesis 16-19. Join us at 7 p.m. in the Ministry Mall.
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
The Lord's Supper. We need twelve men to participate in the Maundy Thursday re-enactment of the Last Supper Thursday, April 13th. Contact Rachelle Hyder at rhyder@kcp.com, Angela Baker at bakerabswac@gmail.com or Mary Williams at maryaw@kc.rr.com. Please attend a short meeting Tuesday, February 28th at 7 p.m. for scripts.
The Other Twelve Disciples. We are currently seeking twelve inspiring women to participate in our Holw Week presentation. Join us for the tryouts Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Rachelle Hyder at 816-916-4227 or rhyder@kcp.com or Tyrone Yarbrough 816-444-5588 or tyarbrough@stjamesumc.com.
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 Youth Ushers. Children ages 5-11 and youth ages 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 (children) at 816-942-4258 or Connie Frazier (youth) at 816-363-3468.
FAITH DEVELOPMENT
Lenten Devotions. The Sanctuary for Lent 2017, a booklet of 40 daily readings, is available for purchase Sundays after worship for $1.00. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, March 1st - but don't wait. Get your booklet before before we sell out!
Prayer Conference. Our annual Conference, The Power of Prayer is Saturday, March 4th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This year's speakers are Dr. Cleaver III, Pastor Leland Thomas, Minister Danielle Quinn and Apostle Lorraine Williams. Topics include: The Importance of Prayer, Fit for Combat, War and Battle, Maneuvering in the Spirit and Teaching Youth to Pray. The workshop is FREE, but please register by February 26th.
Journey 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. Over the course of six weeks, you will learn, step by step, 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. Click here to register by Wednesday, March 1st. Sessions begin Sunday, March 5th at 9:45 a.m. in the Boardroom on the first floor. Contact Jennifer Booker at jnrbooker@yahoo.com for more information.
Couples Class. This Sunday School class for married and engaged couples meets Sundays at 9:45 a.m in Room 2D. We're reading 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.
Bible Study at Renaissance. Join us Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. for bible study at the Renaissance Campus. There is food, fellowship and the Word. Come out and grow with 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 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 CARE
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 MINISTRIES
New Member Orientation. If you recently joined St. James and have not attended an orientation session, the next session is Saturday, February 25th from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. A light breakfast will be served.
Pancake Breakfast. The United Methodist Men are sponsoring an all you can eat Chris Cakes breakfast Sunday, March 12 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 under age 12. All proceeds support our Scouts' efforts to attend camp this summer. Tickets are available from any Scout and at the Welcome Center after worship.
Father-Daughter Dance. Tickets are now available for the 20th Annual Father-Daughter. All ages are invited. Join us Saturday, March 25th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. The cost is $30.00 per father (daughters are free). Tickets are available at the Welcome Center or by contacting Michael Hobson at 913-461-1100.
Connectors Needed. Volunteers are needed to assist at the Welcome Center each Sunday. Duties include assisting with electronic giving, registration for church events and activities, providing information, etc. Connectors at 8 a.m. worship are asked to serve from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Connectors at 11 a.m. worship are asked to serve from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Volunteer once each quarter or as your schedule allows. To view open dates and sign up, visit our online signup.
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
• Pick-up ministry or event information, order CDs/DVDs
• Update contact information, register or volunteer 
• Take advantage of convenient, electronic giving 

HeBrews Fellowship. A full HeBrews will be held every 3rd Sunday (or special Sunday) in the Ministry Mall between worship celebrations. If you would like to sponsor a fellowship, contact Lisa Hardwick at lwhardwick@gmail.com or 816-305-6699.
A 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.
NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES
40-140. 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 Ministry
Cub 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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
King Celebration. St. James hosts the 13th annual celebration of the Missouri 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 Paseo Campus. Clickhere for more information or to register.
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St. James United Methodist Church

@stjamesumc.com
816-444-5588

www.stjamesumc.com
St. James United Methodist Church

5540 Wayne Avenue

Kansas City, Missouri 64110. United States
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 Power of Prayer Conference for Thursday, 23 February 2017 at St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Our annual Prayer Conference is next Saturday, March 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This year's presenters include Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III, Pastor Lorraine Williams, Pastor Leland Thomas and Minister Danielle Quinn.
The registration deadline is February 26th. Ton ensure that we have adequate materials and refreshments, please, click here to register.
There was an error with the online registration system and if you previously registered, your information may not have been received. We do apologize, but please take a moment and register again.
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"Connecting People with God in Practical Ways"
St. James United Methodist Church

5540 Wayne Avenue

Kansas City, Missouri 64110, United States
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