Weekly E-News - Saint James United Methodist Church of Kansas City, Missouri, United States for Thursday, 5 October 2017 "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 "Act Like You Know" Job 12:7-9 at 9a and 11:30a at the Paseo Campus and 10:30a at the Renaissance Campus. You can also join us online for a live stream of the worship celebrations each week.Wednesday Night Live. Wednesday, October 11, @ 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 Deuteronomy 6-11 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 -12:30pand get strengthened in the spirit! Feel free to bring a dish and join us in the potluck lunch following our study time.
Sunday School. There are three adult Sunday school classes offered this summer at St. James Paseo Campus. All classes are held on the 2nd floor. The classes are the Women's Sunday school class, The Mixed Adult's Sunday school class, and the Men's Sunday school class.
Renaissance Campus
Bible Study at Renaissance. "Journey" - A new Bible Study at Renaissance Campus, Thursday evenings 7p to 7:45p in the Fellowship Hall.- Wednesday's 6-7p Line Dancing - Renaissance Campus
- 4th Sunday's 12-2p "Fuel" - Student Group - Renaissance Campus
When: Saturday October 28th, 2017
Setup: 11a ~ Cleanup: 4p-5p
Time: 12p to 5p (time of the event is 1p to 4p)
Where: St. James UMC Paseo Campus, North Parking Lot
Titles include: "Sent" - Children & Youth & "Simply Wait, Underdogs & Outsiders", and "Faithful" (Adult)
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Acknowledgements were received from the families of Leslie S. Cole, sister of Barbara (Frank) Dodson; and Nicholas Daniels, cousin of Crystal Hart-Johnson.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 Thursday from 12p-1p. 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 10:15a Paseo Campus - Vaughan Chapel. The next class will be held on Sunday, October 22.
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.
HURRICANE RELIEF
Four ways to help
1. Prayer
2. Purchase items for Cleaning and Hygiene Kits
visit www.stjamesumc.com click on the relief banner.
3. Volunteer to assemble kits
4. Give to St. James UMC Hurricane Relief Efforts
Note: On your check (memo) or offering envelope Other: Relief Efforts
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.
CONNECTING MINISTRIES
UMW
WOMEN'S WEEKEND: Ladies...Women's Weekend is almost here!! Get ready for fierce fellowship!
The celebration will begin on Saturday, October 21 at 9:30a at the Paseo campus with a focus on "Attentiveness & Self-Care". Pastor Danielle Quinn will lead an interactive Sisters and Spirit EXPERIENCE followed by a shopping and care adventure including massage, yoga demo and more. vendor expo featuring various self-care products and services
Church Family, THANK YOU in advance for celebrating the women of our congregation, and your continued support of the mission work of the United Methodist Women's Ministry! For more information, contact Alice Ellison, ellisonalicem@gmail.com, or Gwen Goins, gwengoins1962@gmail.com.
Special Choir -
Women's Sunday
Rehearsals will take place at
6p on Tuesday, October 17 and Thursday, October 19, and at 10a on Saturday, October 21.
Welcome Center. Ministry teams of the Paseo and Renaissance Campuses have partnered to create an inviting welcome area for members and guests (outside the sanctuary). Stop by to:- 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
- Oct 8 Grief Share
- Oct 15 UMM
- Oct 22 Altar Guild
- Oct 29 Worship
GUEST CONTEST
ST. JAMES UMC TUMBLERS
Orders will be taken at the Welcome center, pre-paid only, at both Paseo and Renaissance Campuses. Your $10 tumbler donation will go towards continuing support for the St. James UMC ministries.
Last day to order will be November 1, 2017.
NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES
COMMUNITY NEWS
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