The Roses on the Altar are given in celebration of the birth of Clara Kathleen Blanks and William Dallas Clayton.  Clara, daughter of Michael and Kelly Blanks, grandaughter of Lynn and Paul Blanks was born on August 9^th. William, son of Molly and Brian Clayton, was born August 11^th.

The so-called “Gospel” of Thomas  will be discussed at our weekly Sunday morning Bible Studies beginning in mid-August. This text of supposed sayings of Jesus was dug up with the Dead Sea Scrolls in the 1950’s. Few scholars believe it is genuine in its entirety, but there are interesting and surprising versions of Jesus’ parables. It is also a fascinating window into the beliefs of some early Christians.  Join us at 9am in the Fireplace Room.

Summer Choir is Back In Action Meet on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am in the choir room. No experience required. No vesting, low pressure, come and sing for joy!

Looking For Lay Readers And Lay Eucharistic Ministers (Lem) Have you ever wanted to participate in the church service but weren’t quite sure how to go about it?   Maybe your schedule is busy during the week and Sunday is the only time you have free for church.  I have an answer for you: become a reader or Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM).  These ministries do not cost any more of your time but the time you spend in church on Sunday.  Readers typically do the first reading and one of the LEM’s will do the second reading.   LEM’s also do the prayers and both LEM’s help with serving communion.  This is such a special way to celebrate the service, up close and personal.  Many people are nervous when they first start out, I was as was my husband Jerry.  But all you have to remember is that you are in the most forgiving place there is, your church in front of your church family.  Please consider this important and needed service to Saint James.  If you are interested or just want to talk about it please don’t hesitate to contact me via telephone or email. I will be happy to discuss this with you.  Marilynn Lange (734-795-6476) or marjerlange@comcast.net

Eleanor George has moved.  You can reach her via her old phone number, 734-675-0559, or her new address: The Waterford, 7100 South Wilkinson Way Ap. 111, Perrysburg, OH 43551.

Please Check our Coat Racks for any items that might belong to you.  Items still there by the end of September will be sold in the Rummage Sale.

Our Next Rummage Sale is Oct 2 and 3.  We will begin collecting rummage on September 14^th.  We cannot accept rummage earlier due to the need to access that space, and for fire safety.

Red Doors Chapel Series – Underground Railroad Lantern Walking Tour Saturday, August 29, 7-10 PM. The tour is full, thank you for the overwhelming response!  I will have a complete information package including time line, driving and ride details, maps etc. after both the 8:00 and 10:00 service on Sunday, August 16. The cost of the tour is $25.00 per person and will be due at that time. Please make checks payable to Kate Hartwell.  If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 313 318 3275.

Join us for Coffee and Fellowship After the 10am Service in Galloway Hall.

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An On-going Bible Study is held each Sunday at 9 AM in the Fireplace Room.

Fr. Phil’s Open Office Hours are every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm. These are open drop-in hours, so you do not need an appointment. These meetings are usually 30 minutes or less. For a longer meeting call or email ahead to schedule a time.

Join us for a Weekday Eucharist every Wednesday at 10:15 am in the chapel. Wednesdays at 11 am join us for a spontaneous potluck in Galloway Hall.

CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS

Birthdays this week: 

Wedding Anniversaries:

Pray for the Departed:

Healing prayers for:            

Pray for the infirm & homebound:

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: Drew, Jimmy Adams, AJ Allen, Billie Ray Brewer, John Chambers, J.B. Faistenhammer, Cristopher Gernand, Devon Goyert, Steven Grzywa Jr., Matt Hertl, Keith Johnson, Laura Levillier,  Blake Liddle, Ken Matthews, Buckley Neal, PJ Ramsey, Brett Ready, Ronald Riling, Christopher Rodgers, Kristina Rodgers, Bettina Sauter, Jonathan Southerland, Jeff Speer, and Travis Tam.

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.