Weekly E-News for Thursday, 3 August 2017 - Saint 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 WORSHIP
Sunday Worship. This week's sermon will be from the book of Psalm 123 - Lord, In Your Mercy.Wednesday Night Live. Join us Wednesday, August 9 @ 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 Numbers 1-4 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 family of Everett James Greenlaw, son of Sheila Tillmon; grandson of Nancy A. Tillmon; brother of Kristen and James May, III and Elijah Greenlaw; nephew of Carla, Nancy M., and Ronald (Renee) Tillmon, passed.
Acknowledgements were received from the family of Eric Banks.
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 816-753-5998or 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 Thursday from 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 WeekendFriday, August 18, 6:00p - 8:30p - 100
Men's Dinner @ Grand Street Café (4740 Grand, KCMO 64112) $20/per ticket
Saturday, August 19, 9:00a - 11:00a - UMM Membership Breakfast @ Paseo Campus (Ministry Mall) - Pastor Darryl Burton, guest speaker
Sunday, August 20, 8:00a & 11:00a Worship Celebration @ Paseo Campus - Rev. Ronald Hinton, Guest Preacher
Theme - Revive and Renew: Reconnecting Men with Christ
Scriptures:
Old Testament - Lamentations: 5:21 - Restore us to yourself, LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old.
New Testament - Psalms: 51:10 - Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
CONNECTING MINISTRIES
Closeknitters crochet group will be no crochet gathering on Saturday, August 19.MINISTRY FAIR Love, Grow and Serve.
Sunday, September 3, after the 9a Worship Experience
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:
- 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
. James UMC-A Flat Music Studio will be featured on NBC "Feel Good Friday" August 11, between 7-10 a.m. Watch and learn more about the wonderful instrumental music classes for youth and young adults, lead by Darryl Chamberlain. 
First Day of School for King Elementary
Monday, August 14th, 2017
Come encourage the students at 7:30a, with High Fives 
and Smiling Faces
4848 Woodland, Kansas City, MO
Contact Yvette Richards for questions 816-802-8234 office number!Cleaver Senior Living Community. The 40 Acres monthly meetings will resume in September. Frequently Asked Question FAQ sheets will be available at the Welcome Center.
St. James United Methodist Church
Saint James United Methodist Church
5540 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64110, United States
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