Saint James United Methodist Church of Kansas City, Missouri, United States - Weekly E-News - Friday, 01 September 2017 "Upcoming X-citing Worship, Faith Development, Congregational Care, Compassionate Outreach, Next Generation Ministries and Community News"
X-CITING WORSHIP
Sunday Worship. You can also join us online for a live stream of the worship celebrations each week.
Wednesday Night Live. Join us Wednesday, September 6 @ 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 20-23 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 Paseo Campus. 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 Susie Mae (Pouncil) Johnson, aunt of Pamela Paul; and Leroy Page, brother of Wandra Green and uncle of Dana Middleton.Acknowledgements were received from the families of Daisy Mae Rosborough, mother of Debra Burbanks and Bernadette Bond, and grandmother of Toya (Michael) Flowers and Alisha (Cory) Stevens.
GriefShare. No matter what the circumstances, grief recovery is a painful process. The St. James GriefShare 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. 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. Join us on the prayer line every Tuesday and Thursdayfrom 12pm-1pm. Dial: 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 10:15 am Paseo Campus - Vaughan Chapel. The next class will be held on this 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 call the Church Office at 816-444-5588 or, after hours, the Care on Call phone at 816-286-6048.
HURICANE HARVEY
VIM (Volunteers in Mission) Team and other members
will be meeting Saturday, September 2 at 9:30 am to begin planning St. James' response to Hurricane Harvey. Please continue to lift up everyone affected by this crisis in prayer. More information will be communicated soon. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Director Yvette Richards at 816-802-8234 or yrichards@stjamesumc.com.
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Acolytes Needed. Children ages 4-10 are invited to sing and serve as light celebrants during our 8a worship celebration. Contact Angela Baker at abswac@gmail.com for more information.Renaissance Ushers. If you are interested in serving as an Usher, please contact Pastor Andre Fulton at afulton@stjamesumc.com.
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
The church office will be closed Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. The offices will reopen September 5, 2017.
CONNECTING MINISTRIES
Ministry Fair. Worshipers are encouraged to explore ministry opportunities that will allow them to love, grow and serve. For more information, contact Yvette Richards at 816-802-8234 or yrichards@stjamesumc.com.
United Methodist Women invite you to a Racial Justice Gathering
All are invited to join our racial justice discussion "Seeking Justice" on Sunday, September 17th at 1:00 p.m. at Asbury UMC (5400 W 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208). Judge Ardie Bland, Municipal Court Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri will be a featured guest speaker. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP to Farilen Coates atfjoythomas@yahoo.com, or Tracy Milsap at 816.802.8231 would be appreciated.
Connectors Needed. We are missing YOU, please consider volunteering one Sunday a month at 8a or 11a to assist at the Welcome Center. A signup sheet is available or you can contact the church office. Your willingness to serve is greatly appreciated:
- Sept 3 One worship volunteers will serve
- Sept 10 Congregational Care Ministers
- Sept 17 VIM
- Sept 24 Hospitality
- Oct 1 Youth Ministry
- Oct 8 Grief Share
- Oct 15 UMM
- Oct 22 Altar Guild
- Oct 29 Worship
Enjoy fresh coffee, juice or tea
- 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 meetings will resume in September. Frequently Asked Question sheets will be available at the Welcome Centers at both Paseo and Renaissances Campus.
Saint James United Methodist Church
Saint James United Methodist Church
5540 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64110, United States
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