Weekly E-News for Friday, 28 July 2017 - Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Compassionate Outreach, Next Generation Ministries and Community News - Saint James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, United States 
Unveiling of the New Vision by Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III
Where: Saint James United Methodist Church Paseo Campus in the Sanctuary Who: EVERYONE IS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
X-CITING WORSHIP
Sunday Worship. This week's sermon will be from the book of Acts 25:6-12 "A Greater Appeal."Wednesday Night Live. Join us Wednesday, August 2 @ 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 Leviticus 22-27 for next week's study.
FAITH DEVELOPMENT
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 the fellowship will 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.Bible Study at Renaissance. Join us Tuesday at 6:30p for Bible study at the Renaissance Campus. There is food, fellowship and the Word. Come out and grow with your church family!
Sunday School. There are three adult Sunday school classes offered this summer at St. James UMC. The classes are the Women's Sunday school class, The Mixed Adult's Sunday school class, and the Men's Sunday school class.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Christian Sympathy is extended to the families of Robert Williams, uncle of Vivian Williams; Rickey Barnes, son of Josephine Bailey and brother of Joyce Barnes; Harriet Ray Richardson, sister of Ruthie Ray (James) Harris, and aunt of Tiffany (Charles) Miller and Havis Harris, Jr., brother of Sharon Bankhead and uncle of Gregory Bankhead.Acknowledgements were received from the families of Andrea Hardenand Vivian Williams.
GriefShare. No matter what the circumstances, grief recovery is a painful process. The St. James GirefShare Support Ministry provides help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend and in a safe and confidential place that helps to put lives back together again. We will walk with you on the path through grief toward healing and hope for the future. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. GriefShare is comprised of a video seminar series that features some of the nation's foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective coupled with support group discussions of these presentations. GriefShare Support Group sessions will be hosted every Thursday at 6:00p for 12 weeks beginning August 24, 2017. You may contact Rosalyn Wilson at 816-753-5998 or at wgmn1969@att.net for additional information or to express a desire to participate. We look forward to your participation.
Prayer Time. Continue with us in prayer every Tuesday and Thursdayfrom 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. on the prayer line 530-881-1212, code 293680996.
Prayer Class. Learn to build your prayer skills and deepen your faith development with Helen Walker every 4th Sunday at 9:45a in the Vaughan Chapel. The next class will be held on Sunday, August 27.
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 let us know by calling the church office at 816-444-5588 or, after hours, the Care on Call phone at 816-286-6048.
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
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.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.
UMM
United Methodist Men's Day
"Revive and Renew: Reconnecting Men with Christ"
Rev. Ronald Hinton, Guest Preacher
CONNECTING MINISTRIES
MINISTRY FAIR Love, Grow and Serve.
Sunday, September 10, after the 9a and 11:30a Worship Experience
You can select which Sunday or all three Sundays.
You will have an 8ft Tables and Two chairs.
We will promote the Ministry Fair to the Membership to come and visit, communicate and engage in a Ministry that will allow you to Love, Grow and Serve. This will be in combination with Hebrews so make sure you have something eye catching at your table. We want members to feel Welcomed and Encouraged to becoming Volunteers or Committee members with your Ministry. Please have a sign-up sheet and materials available to give them. Please be upbeat and excited to serve the LORD!You can call Yvette Richards with any questions.816-802-8234.
Connectors Needed. As most are aware the Welcome Center at the Paseo entrance has been operating since February, you can complete a number of vital tasks at the center. You can pay your tithes, locate a number of activities to serve. Next door in the hallway are refreshments provided by our Hebrews Ministry. We are missing YOU, please consider volunteering one Sunday a month at 8a or 11a worship to assist at the center. A signup sheet is available or you can contact the church office. Thank you for your ministry agreeing to serve:
- July 30-Leadership Team
- Aug 6-Membership
- Aug 13-One Voice Choir
- Aug 20-Adult Ushers
- Aug 27-Congregational Care Ministers
- Sep 3-Care & Nurture
- Sept 10-VIM
- Sep 17-Hospitality
- Sep 24-Youth Ministry
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
COMMUNITY NEWS
Cleaver Senior Living Community. The 40 Acres monthly meeting scheduled for August 2, 2017 has been canceled. Frequently Asked Question FAQ sheets will be available at the Welcome Center. Regularly scheduled monthly meeting to resume in September. Forty Acres Team. The grant writing ministry's initial meeting was a big success. You still have the opportunity to join this new and exciting ministry which will do great things for 40 Acres, the church and many other Ministries. The Grant team is chaired by Phyllis Harris. The next scheduled meeting for the ministry is August 2, 2017 at 6p here at the church. You're welcome to attend!
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Saint James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, United States for Friday, 28 July 2017 "Care & Nurture of Membership (four notices)" "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]
Robert Williams, uncle of Vivian Williams, passed. Service was held as follow:
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Memorial Service: 11:00 am
Concord Fortress of Hope
11050 West Longview Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri 64134, United States
Condolences may be sent to:
Vivian Williams
c/o Vikki Williams
5512 Rinker Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64129, United States
Rickey Barnes, son of Josephine Bailey and brother of Joyce Barnes, passed. Service will be held as follow:
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Memorial Service: 3:00 pm
Home of Josephine Baily & Joyce Barnes
2425 East 67th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64132, United States
Condolences may be sent to:
Josephine Baily
2425 East 67th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64132, United States
Joyce Barnes
2425 East 67th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64132, United States
Harriet Ray Richardson, sister of Ruthie Ray (James) Harris, and aunt of Tiffany (Charles) Miller, passed. Service will be held as follow:
Friday, Jul 28, 2017
Visitation: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Winnfield Funeral Home
3701 Hollywood Avenue
Shreveport, Louisiana 71109, United States
Saturday, Jul 29, 2017
Funeral Service: 11:00 am
Evergreen Baptist Church
804 Allen Avenue
Shreveport, Louisiana 71703, United States
Condolences may be sent to:
Ruthie and James Harris
9722 Shepherds Drive
Kansas City, Missouri 64131, United States
Tiffany and Charles Miller
504 North Eeat Topaz
Lees Summit, Missouri 64086, United States
Havis Harris, Jr., brother of Sharon Bankhead and uncle of Gregory Bankhead, passed. Service will be held as follow:
August 5, 2017
Visitation: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Funeral Service: 11:00 am
Greater Pentecostal Temple
864 Spitlog Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66101, United States
Golden Gate Funeral Home
2800 E. 18th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64127, United States
Condolences may be sent to:
Sharon Bankhead (Sister)
Gregory Bankhead (Nephew)
3111 North 49th Drive
Kansas City, Kansas 66104, United States
Sharon Bankhead (Sister)
Gregory Bankhead (Nephew)
3111 North 49th Drive
Kansas City, Kansas 66104, United States
Saint James United Methodist Church
5540 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64110, United States
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