| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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Valentina plays ‘Jesus on the cross’ with her sister Giovanna |
Welcomed In Holy Baptism Today we welcome Anya Victoria Crysler! Congratulations!
Today is ChurchFEST Sunday! After the 10AM service we will share in a potluck lunch on the front lawn (or in Galloway Hall, if inclement weather). We also have a Bouncy House with Slide. Today we celebrate the start of our 151st program year.
Our Music Minister, Bobby, is leaving at the end of September for a church of 800 in his home town. Please take the opportunity to thank Bobby for his great ministry among us. A letter from Fr. Phil and Bobby can be found on the resource table across from the office.
A Purse Is Being Collected for Bobby—a money gift to help him on his way. All gifts should be clearly marked, not only on the check but also on the envelope. Gifts can be made out to Saint James. They will be collected and given as a single gift of thanks from us all. The deadline to contribute is September 25.
The Grosse Ile BOAR’S HEAD FESTIVAL sign-ups are scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th, from 5pm-8pm, and Sunday, September 16, from 5pm-8pm at the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church on Horsemill & Parke Lane. Let us know your household wants to help with the amazing Christmas Pageant or to work on the production team. Big roles, small roles, speaking roles, singing roles, choir, hand bells, tech team, dress up parts, juggling, non-speaking parts, kids parts, makeup, costumes, support staff—all are needed and available for this early December, super-fun community production!
Sunday School is for children up through 5th grade and begins next Sunday, September 16, at the 10am service. All children welcome. Be prepared for a fun learning year!! Any adult interested in teaching or assisting please contact Nancy Crysler. The Registration link can be found on our website at saintjamegi.net
The Thursday Book Group begins meeting this week, September 13, at 1:30pm in the library. Our book will be “The Screwtape Letters” by C. S. Lewis, a classic with over 3,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. The humorous and satirical narrative follows a series of letters from an elderly and experienced fallen angel, “Uncle Screwtape,” to his inexperienced nephew “Wormwood,” with advice on how to misguide the human to whom he has been assigned. Filled with insights into human folly, we nevertheless watch as the human becomes a Christian, falls in love, and finds eternal salvation. We will read the first section of this text together aloud on Thursday. (it’s an easy read.) Copies of the second chapter will be distributed. By the third week we hope people will have their own copy of the text.
We Have Posted our open Minister of Music position with the American Guild of Organists, their local chapters, and the Association of Anglican Musicians. Please begin praying for the next person called into this important worship leadership role. Also, feel free to share word of this employment opportunity with any musicians you may know. The Position Description can be found at www.saintjamesgi.net/Downloads/MusicMinister.pdf
Help Babies With Diapers : The “Bottoms Up Diaper Bank” collects diaper donations and gives them to downriver families in need. It’s third annual drive will be the weekend of September 14, 15, 16. Please drop off a box or two of disposable diapers at Kroger’s or bring them to church on Sunday the 16th and we’ll make sure they go straight to those who need them. Watch the video to find out more: https://youtu.be/ECS7mOm_x6Q
An Altar Guild Luncheon will be on September 23, at Noon. It will be held at the Colony Clubhouse on Macomb Street. Have you been looking for a way to serve at St. James? Members setup and cleanup for each service. Once every 2-3 months Teams of two clean brass & silver, etc.. A committee alternates months caring for linens. A three month schedule is made out, but you are always free to switch your assigned date with another member. RSVP to Linda Kurth (675-1506) by September 17. This invitation is for all current members and especially anyone who would like to join Altar Guild!
Rummage Lunches It’s that time of year again when we are planning our lunches for the rummage sale. If you would like to cook please call Norma Smereka at 734-675-5830. We will give you plenty of help! Dates run Oct. 1 – 6. You will also be reimbursed.
ECW’s Annual “Welcome back Luncheon” All the ladies of St. James are invited to a luncheon at the Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club at 12 noon on Sunday, September 16th. We will have a short meeting and then enjoy soup, salad, rolls, beverages and dessert. There is no charge for the lunch, but we ask you sign up no later than Sept. 9th. Sign-up sheets are outside the Chapel and main church, so please join us for a pleasant, stress free lunch together. If you are a woman and attend St. James you are automatically an ECW member.
Rummage Sale Set Up Help with setup is always needed and appreciated. If you can spare some time, please consider coming to help. Setup will take place on Saturday September 29th from around 8:00am to Noon (coffee & donuts will be provided). Setup will continue on Sunday September 30th after the 10 am service.
Grosse Ile Historical Society Lighthouse Tour — Sunday, September 9th, from Noon to 3:00 PM Take one of our tours of the 1906 Island Lighthouse. The Lighthouse is only accessible this one time of the year. The bus ride (there is no parking at the site) to the Lighthouse includes a narration on some of the history of Grosse Ile. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Limited to 90 people. Please contact our office at (734) 675-1250 for tour details, reservations, and tickets. The phone is not staffed daily so someone will return your call. NOTE: We sold out last year and did not have any tickets available on the day of the event. So as to not disappoint any prospective attendees, reservations are required. Thanks Tony Krukowski , President – Grosse Ile Historical Society https://www.gihistsoc.org/ p.s. The bus pickup site at our Railroad Depot Museum is also a virtual geocache site if that would be of any interest to you.
Operation Christmas Cookie For the past two years we have been sending tins of homemade Christmas cookies to those listed on our Military Prayer List. If you have a loved one who is in the military and is not currently on our prayer list, please contact Colleen Herman in the office with your loved one’s name and mailing address (we mail both state side and overseas). If your loved one is already on the prayer list, please verify the current mailing address we have for them. Recipients will receive a tin of delicious homemade cookies and a Christmas card from St. James. If you have any questions, please give Sharon Metz a jingle at 734-626-1650 (cell) or 734-720-0710 (home).
Tigers Game Men’s Ministries is having a night under the lights! Friday, September 21, 2018 the Tigers play Kansas City, and you could be there to see it happen! Cost is $40 and a hard count will be taken by Sept. 9, 2018. Please talk to Jim Holubka at jholubka@sbcglobal.net , Curt Crysler at ccrysler@solowp.com or Barry VanEngelen at barrylyndahtg@wowway.com for more details.
Capital Campaign projects have begun. If you haven’t yet pledged, you can pledge on line at saintjamesgi.net/cc150 . Thank you for pitching in.
Prayer Ministry This Summer continues in the chapel. If you would like prayers during communion, come to the back of the church by the red doors that lead to the front parking lot. In that small narthex the prayer minister will be glad to hear your needs and pray with 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 Music Series programs that Bobby introduced at Saint James will largely go silent next weekend after a Saturday, September 15 7:30 evening program. It was due to be but the first of the 2018 – 2019 Monthly Music Series programs during the church’s new year but sadly, as it turns out, it will be one of only a few. Bobby has organized an evening titled Choosing Joy: Music for a Cancer Journey, a piano recital by Jeff Manchur, reflecting upon the emotional journey with cancer that his wife experienced, that features works by Garrett Hope, Brahms, Barber, Beach, and Beethoven. Bobby has brought an energy and a passion to Saint James and its music that is exemplary, and it is fitting that we honor his contributions to church life at Saint James by being in attendance at his final Music Series program. Bobby is moving back to Minnesota, closer to family and friends, and will continue his career in music. Standing room only would be an appropriate parting gift for Bobby. Plan to arrive early. -David Hartwell
A special thanks to Kate and David Hartwell for arranging the Hickory Island Club House rental for the ECW Fall Kickoff Lunch venue and graciously understanding that the venue was changed to the GIGC due to concerns about parking and walking distance. Hopefully we can work out the details for another event in the future.
Soup Kitchen Sept. 15th! Hello Friends! Our next turn to prepare the meal and serve at the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen will be on Saturday, September 15th. The sign-up sheets are posted on the outreach/soup kitchen bulletin board in the hallway, between the Sunday School room and the choir room. We will meet on the 15th in our Chapel parking lot at 8:20 a.m. to load up the cars and to carpool. Dave & Judy Christie are generously donating 30 pounds of fresh hamburger for the meal!
We will be back home way before 2:00. If you are only able to help for the first (prep Shift) you will be on your way home by 11:00. The second shift (serving) begins at 11:30 and we finish at 1:45. If you have signed up to help and it turns out that you cannot come, please give us a call at 734-693-0694 to let us know.
The Detroit Moose Hockey Team will do the day in October. Our next turn will be in November, when we will prepare and serve a turkey dinner.
Thank you so much for your help. We hope to see you on September 15th. Sincerely, Amy & Frank Kohair
SAINT JAMES WISH LIST
Listed below are some things that St. James would love to have, but the budget does not allow them at this time. If one of these items speaks to your heart, please make a donation toward the purchase. All partial gifts will be gratefully accepted and put toward the total cost. Also, if you see or think of something that should be on this list, please let us know at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net!
- A new office chair for our secretary, Colleen — $100
THANK YOU TO THE CHRISTIES FOR HELPING PROVIDE CHURCH PENS TO SHARE AND PUT IN OUR WELCOME BAGS!
THANK YOU TO BARBARA CHURCH AND ART CHURCH FOR HELPING PROVIDE NEW BOOKS FOR THE CHOIR IN LOVING MEMORY OF THEIR MOTHER, MARY S. BRIELING!
🎵 🎶 🎶 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Choir and bell choir is starting up again very soon! Please consider joining, all are welcome and it is a fun and exciting environment to sing, ring, and explore the rich history of church music. Bell Choir rehearses Thursdays at 6:30, and Vocal Choir rehearses at 7:30 on Thursdays. Our first rehearsal is Thursday, September 6
This morning’s musical point of interest: We have all kinds of music today, from the German Baroque to 20th century British. Enjoy the variety!
Upcoming Music Events:
The St. James Music Series returns in September!
Sept. 15, 7:30pm: Choosing Joy: Music for a Cancer Journey. A piano recital by Jeff Manchur, reflecting upon the emotional journey with cancer that his wife experienced.Featuring works by Garrett Hope, Brahms, Barber, Beach, and Beethoven.
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CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Charlotte Will (9/10) | Marie Johnson (9/11) | Madeleine Jones (9/11) | |
| Kaleb Turner (9/13) | Michaela Sexton (9/13) | Barbara Valmassei (9/15) | |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
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Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Elke | Mike | Kathleen Proctor | |
| Bruce Stahlman | Jerry Zavadil | John Brass | |
| Linda Kohn | Jean Fernandes | Jackson Beidler | |
| Robert Kohn | Michael Stoddart | Gregory Kohn | |
| Ron Kohn | Chris | Lindsay Labaddie | |
| MaryJo Brough | Shaun Stahlman | Sheila Miles | |
| Laurie Miles | Andrew Brunell | Jeff Reaume |
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
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| September 9 | |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth, Gwyn Dugliss, Laura Fornwalt |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Linda Shannon |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, J. Dermody, J. Drake |
| Greeters | Paul & Lynn Blanks |
| 10 am Acolytes | Zoie Christie, Paiten Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| Prayer Team | Natalia Morris & Anthony Baker |
| September 16 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Lois Zook, Blanche Hutchison |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Sarah Bates |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Jack Hartley |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Ron Bonis, S. Cartwright, Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Acolytes | Joi Boswell, Crystal Turner |
| 10 am Crucifer | Sam Rankine |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel & Linda Shannon` |
| September 23 | |
| Altar Guild | Sue Hartley, Meren James, Linda Kurth |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Herman Rugel |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| Ushers | David & Judy Christie, Merri & Zach Lewis |
| Greeters | Dave & Judy Christie |
| 10 am Acolytes | Austin Saavedra, Caleb Johnson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson & Amy Kohair |