December 9, 2018

A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK

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Madeleine Jones and her granddaughter Evelyn, working on projects during Greens Market week.

Only Once Every FOUR YEARS! The Grosse Ile Boar’s Head Festival has five performances this week, then nothing for four years. Take the chance to see this truly magical telling of the Christmas story. Get tickets at BoarsHeadGI.com

Cookies for Incarcerated Youth are being collected for the holidays. If any of you wonderful women or men would like to bake an extra dozen when you’re doing your Christmas baking, it would be gratefully appreciated. There are six facilities that the cookies will be delivered to, and the two major facilities will have Christmas parties. There are 250 residents and about that many staff members. I (Sue Anderson) will be delivering them on December 11. You can leave cookies in the church kitchen on December 9 (a Sunday), 10, or 11. Just put “Sue Anderson” on the cookies so I know they are for this purpose. Remember, the incarcerated are “locked up but never locked out” of God’s love. Thank you in advance for your kindness. Some of these children have never had a homemade cookie. Blessings, Sue (734-558-7106

Flute Music to get you in the Christmas Spirit  The Herman Flute choir will be performing some wonderful Christmas Music on December 15, 2018 at 5pm right here at St. James!  Please come support Colleen and her flute choir while they offer up some beautiful flute music for your enjoyment!  A free will offering will be taken up and a portion will be donated back to St. James.

In order to assure Christmas delivery, the last day to order Scrip is Sunday, December 16, by 1:00 p.m.   This year special $10 Holiday Scrip is available, which works great for a little gift for stocking stuffers, the mailman, your hairdresser, nail tech, or a teacher. Pick up an order form and list of retailers from the resource table across from the office. Orders can be dropped off in the office or given to Lynn Blanks (676-3967). Checks payable to St. James Scrip.

Carolers Wanted! The St. James Youth Group invites You to do some Caroling this Christmas season! The more the Merrier, so please bring your friends! We will sing Saturday the December 22nd to Church members on and off the island. The music will be provided and PIZZA!!!! Meeting at Church at 5 pm and should be done by 9 pm! Please see Natalia Baker for questions.

Food in the Kitchen  – Please do not leave food (especially sweets) on the kitchen counter.  Take home any leftovers or store them wrapped in the refrigerator. All food in the refrigerator must be covered.  Things like candy or commercially wrapped items are ok to leave on the counter.

Alpha Course Registration for two Winter Sessions is now open. ALPHA helps participants grow in their relationship with Christ through shared group experience and discussion around 11 different questions of the faith. Upcoming programs will be held on Saturday mornings or Thursday evenings, beginning in mid-February. A “Come and See” ALPHA preview night is being held on January 31st at 6:30 PM at Sacred heart. Attendees of that night’s session do not have a commitment to join the full class. http://www.grosseilealpha.com.

Coffee Hour  Do you enjoy coming back for coffee?  It is a great time to visit with people and to get involved at St. James.  However, we do need volunteers to make the coffee, bring simple dessert, and clean up.  Please consider taking a turn.  You are always welcome to bring cookies or dessert that can be frozen for those Sundays when there are no volunteers.  There is usually a sign up sheet on the table.  See Joan Hemsworth for more information.

If you Make An Advent Wreath at home with four candles you can use the website below for a short family prayer. Feel free to modify it for your own use – www.thisischurch.com/prayer_worship/liturgy/adventwreath.htm

The Deadline for Pledge Cards is here  Please help us plan next year’s budget by informing us about what you plan to give to support the church next year. This “pledge” is a big help (it is also required that we give the number of pledgers to the diocese – so please help us have a big number of pledges to report). For your convenience an online pledge card can be found at www.saintjamesgi.net/pledge while physical pledge cards can be found on the resource table across from the office along with pink envelopes. Completed cards can be placed in the offering plate, in the box behind the door in the main office, or in an envelope addressed to 25150 East River, Grosse Ile, MI 48138.

 “The Greatest Early Christian Controversies” is the topic of the Thursday Book Group. After two weeks off for Thanksgiving and Greens Market the group will convene again on Thursday, December 6, in the library at 1:30. This series will not be a book but a video. At the start of the meeting we will watch a 25 minute video of the Duke Divinity School Professor of New Testament, Bart Ehrman Ph.D. With over 24 books to his name, including 4 New York Times bestsellers, Ehrman will speak on one controversy a week, afterwhich the group will discuss our opinions and reactions. The first two “controversies” have to do with Bethlehem being the place of Jesus’ birth and whether it is possible that Mary could conceive as a virgin.

Do You Play Flute?  Our interim minister of music, Jim Johnson, wants to know if anyone could help play flute for Christmas Eve or Advent services. Please contact him at 734-788-4364 as soon as possible.

The ECW’s 43rd Annual  Spiritual Journey “Sharing Our Stories” with Rev. Mary Jane Peck  Jan. 17-19, 2018, Columbiere Center, Clarkston  ($205 for a single room) ($185 for a double room) Check the ECW FB page or the hallway bulletin board for more info.

Capital Campaign gifts can be given online at saintjamesgi.net/cc150 Thank you!

Open Bible Study  A drop-in Bible Study runs every Sunday morning from 9:05-9:50AM in the Fireplace Room. The study requires no preparation, and you can come on whatever Sundays are convenient for you. Drop in any time!

Gluten-Free Wafers are always available at communion. Just ask.

Secretary Office Hours:  Colleen is in the office Tues-Thurs 9-2, &  Fri 9-noon.

Open Office Hours  Fr. Phil is available for appointments throughout the week for meetings of any length, but on Tuesday evenings you never need an appointment. Drop in any Tuesday between 4:30-6:30 pm and say hello.

 

FEATURES AND ARTICLES

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The 90th Greens Market was saved because the congregation responded to the call for evergreen branches to start the work week!  Thank you to everyone who worked, donated greens, made crafts, served lunches, shopped or helped in any way.  This 90th Historic Greens Market would not have been a success without everyone pitching in to play a part!! Thank you much!  –Collie Hooper-Yan

 

CHRISTMAS SERVICES will be held on the days and times listed below.

The Blue Christmas service is for those who may be experiencing some grief this year.  Friday, Dec 21, 7pm, Chapel.

The 4PM Pageant Service is open to all children and youth on that night – you can’t have too many shepherds, sheep, or angels. Please speak to Nancy Crysler asap to secure a speaking role. Monday, Dec 24, 4pm, Main Church.

The 11PM “Midnight Mass” has a 30-minute festival of music preceding it, beginning at 10:30pm. This will include many Christmas Carols to be sung by all. The worship service begins at 11pm. A STRING QUARTET will be part of this holy festival service. Monday, Dec 24, 11pm, Main Church.

The 10AM Christmas Day Service has been growing every year! Last year over 30 people attended. This morning service is held in the intimacy of the chapel in the brightness of Christmas morning. Tuesday, Dec 25, 10am, Chapel.

People are impressed when you are proud of your church and want to share it. Invite family and friends. They might surprise you and say yes!

 

 

 

CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS

We Celebrate Birthdays This Week

Robert Sexton (12/9) Pam Keller (12/14) Mandy Phillips (12/15)

 

We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week

Jim & Maria Turner (12/10)  

Please Pray This Week For Healing    

Bruce Stahlman Jerry Zavadil John Brass
Linda Kohn Jean Fernandes Jackson Beidler
Robert Kohn Michael Stoddart Gregory Kohn
Ron Kohn Alex Kate Kohn Parrott
Mary Phillips Shaun Stahlman Jennifer Engle
John Marion James Marion Sally Byers
Robert Scarborough Debbie Larkin Peggy Roy
Yanet John Huddlestone Michelle Mills

 

Pray for those serving in The Church   For leaders of the worldwide church, for Philip our priest, members of our vestry, heads of our guilds & committees, and the staff and lay leaders of this congregation; for those engaged in mission work, for Jamie Treadwell in England, Todd and Patsy McGregor & family in Kenya, El Hogar in Honduras, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen in Detroit.

Pray for those serving in the military  AJ Allen, Buckley Neal, JP Pandoff, Brett Ready, Dr. Bettina Sauter, Alexander Turin, and Alex Bearden.

 

**To ensure our Lists are current, petitions for healing are listed for 4 weeks per submission. Names may be re-submitted any number of times to office@saintjamesgi.net

 

 

 

PARISH CONTACTS

To update information contact goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or 734-676-17

    STAFF CHURCH OFFICE office@saintjamesgi.net 734-676-1727
Rector The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie rector@saintjamesgi.net
Minister of Music Jim Johnson jjcricket1958@yahoo.com
Secretary

Sexton

Colleen Herman

Harold Schwochow

office@saintjamesgi.net

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   VESTRY Treasurer Curt Crysler              ‘19 treasurer@saintjamesgi.net
Member-at-Large Carl Colwell              ‘19 carl@carlcolwell.com
Member-at-Large Margaret Horvath   ‘19 mhorvath@comcast.net
Recording Secretary Lynda VanEngelen  ‘19 barrylyndahtg@wowway.com
Member-at-Large Mel Bonis                 ‘20 melandron@wowway.com
Building & Grounds  Jr. Warden Jeff Faistenhammer ‘20 jfaisten@yahoo.com
Secretary of the Vestry Beth Primeau          ‘20 bethholliday323@gmail.com
Member-at-Large Barbara Valmassei ‘20 btvalmassei@comcast.net
Member-at-Large Tom Benson            ‘21 thomas.b.benson@gmail.com
Member-at-Large Laurent Chappuis   ‘21 lbchappuis@icloud.com
Member-at-Large Kim Faistenhammer ‘21 kfaisten@gmail.com
Senior Warden Blanche Hutchison ‘21 bhutchison1@hotmail.com
    MINISTRIES Acolytes Tom & Erica Benson (231) 690-9655
Altar Guild Linda Kurth

Michael Glover

(734) 675-1506

(734) 676-1062

Bell Choir Jim Johnson Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com
Chapel Tours Kate Hartwell (313) 318-3275
Children’s Ministries Nancy Crysler ncrysler@outlook.com
Choir Jim Johnson Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com
Church Rejuvenation Sue Hartley

Judy Christie

suecartwright1@comcast.net

(734) 323-8663

Counters Curt Crysler treasurer@saintjamesgi.net
Eucharistic Ministers & Readers Sue Weston (734) 931-2232
Episcopal Church Women Colleen Lough colleenlough@gmail.com
Finance Committee Curt Crysler treasurer@saintjamesgi.net
Greeters Lynn Blanks lblanks@wideopenwest.com
Helping Hands Linda Kurth (734) 675-1506
Interfaith Council/ Outreach Sue Lowery

Jane Colwell

(734) 675-0417

(734) 671-9446

Men’s Ministry Group Jim Holubka jholubka@sbcglobal.net
Memorial Garden Carole Vandenberg (734) 671-6492
Office Colleen Herman office@saintjamesgi.net
Pastoral Care Team Marie Johnson (734) 671-6502
Prayer Team Herman Rugel (734) 250-3375
Rainbow Bell Choir Sue Johnson (734) 783-1752
SCRIP & Kroger Rewards Lynn & Paul Blanks lblanks@wideopenwest.com
Soup Kitchen Amy & Frank Kohair (734) 693-0694
Ushers Carl Colwell carlcolwell@hotmail.com
Vestry Marie Johnson (734) 671-6502
Worship Committee Fr. Phil rector@saintjamesgi.net
Youth Group – Sr. High Fr. Phil rector@saintjamesgi.net

SERVING THIS WEEK

THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.

To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net

 

December 9. 2018  
Altar Guild Sue Hartley, C. Hoey, K. Faistenhammer, Gwyn Dugliss
8am 1st lesson reader Sarah Bates (2nd reading)
8am Eucharistic Minister Tom Coleman (1st reading)
10 am 1st lesson reader Marcie T. (2nd reading)
10am 2nd lesson & chalice Jane Colwell (1st reading)
10am prayers & chalice Warren Johnson
Ushers S. Cartwright, J. Dermody, J. Drake, Robin Knudson
Greeters Jennifer Drake, Jennifer Dermody
10 am Acolytes  
10 am Crucifer  
Prayer Team Tom & Erica Benson

 

December 16, 2018  
Altar Guild Carol Nankervis, Laura Fornwalt, Marilou Arvin
8am 1st lesson reader Mike Callahan
8am Eucharistic Minister Kim Faistenhammer
10 am 1st lesson reader Pat Zavadil
10am 2nd lesson & chalice Jim Holubka
10am prayers & chalice Andrew Johnson
Ushers Sue Anderson, Car Colwell, Robin Knudson, Chi Paik
Greeters Robin Knudson, Sue Anderson
10 am Acolytes  
10 am Crucifer  
Prayer Team Colleen Lough &  Madeleine Jones

 

December 23, 2018  
Altar Guild L. Kurth, J. Dermody, B. Hutchison, L. Zook, M. Glover
8am 1st lesson reader Meren James
8am Eucharistic Minister Sue Weston
10 am 1st lesson reader Mike Bisaro
10am 2nd lesson & chalice Blanche Hutchison
10am prayers & chalice Jane Colwell
Ushers David & Judy Christie, Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth
Greeters Chuck & Linda Kurth
10 am Acolytes  
10 am Crucifer  
Prayer Team Natalia & Anthony Baker