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The Beginning is Near
I hope everyone has a filling Thanksgiving this week – and that you will come to church this Sunday as we enter the holy season of Advent. Advent is a time of expectation of God-with-us, the divine presence born human. It is a time to prepare to come close to the Mystery of Christmas.…
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Hello from St. James’ Nursery School Board
It has been a very busy and exciting fall at St James Nursery School! Our 3’s and Preschool 4’s classes took field trips to local pumpkin farms and our classroom Halloween parties were held October 31st and November 1st. We also just wrapped up another successful fundraiser and the proceeds will go towards our…
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St. James’ Episcopal Church Sunday School
Here it is….November! Can you believe it? Sunday School has been in full swing since September and we have been enjoying our time with your children on Sunday mornings. Our last 4th Sunday group activity was a busy one. The children decorated fall leaves with words of thankfulness – and made bagel bird seed…
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Thanksgiving Support for Mt. Airy Net Families
The leaves are turning and there is a chill in the air, sure signs that the holiday season is upon us. St. James is supporting three (3) Mt. Airy Net families during the 2016 holiday season. A Thanksgiving sign up list is posted in the Narthex and collection bins are setup for each family.…
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Vestry Nominations
The Vestry Nominating Committee is excited to announce that they are accepting nominations for the 2017-2020 Vestry Class. A blue handout is available in the narthex which details ideal qualities for candidates as well as Vestry member responsibilities. Outgoing members Lynda Ellis, Jane Barger, Mike Henyon, and Cory DelRegno are also available if you…
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Thank You!
It is with very grateful hearts that we would like to thank of all our St. James’ family and friends for helping to make our one-day 2016 Basket Raffle and Silent Auction a wonderful success. With your help in so many ways, we raised $4,287 toward our church and it’s outreach projects. With blessings…
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A Season of Prayer: For An Election
Join others in the Episcopal Church across the nation in praying daily for our upcoming elections. Pick up the prayer packet in the narthex or download it here: http://www.forwardmovement.org/promotions/PDF/Season-of-Prayer_Election-English.pdf The prayers will also be posted to our Facebook Page.
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Giving
A colleague recently offered a metaphor that has helped me remember why I give. It has to do with the two bodies of water in Israel. In the north of Israel, the Jordan River flows into the Sea of Galilee. The Sea of Galilee teems with life, and supports humans and myriad other creatures. …
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Do you have an extra fridge or freezer?
Recently our old chest freezer in the church kitchen conked out – and because when it rains it pours – one of the refrigerators is also on its way out the door. Do you happen to have an extra chest freezer or refrigerator you’re looking to get rid of and would like to donate…
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Giving Back ~ Giving Forward
Dear St. James’ Parish Family, As the days grow cooler and the world around us ripens in color, it is time once again to come together to plan for the life of our community as we plan our budget for 2017. Our theme this year is Giving Back, Giving Forward. There are many reasons we…