WELCOME BACK,
SALLY BOELTER!
WE CELEBRATE JIM JOHNSON’S RETIREMENT A PURSE FOR JIM JOHNSON is being collected as a thank you for his 6 years of ministry at Saint James. You can write a check to “Saint James” and clearly mark it as for “JIM’S PURSE.” We’ll pool the money and give him a single gift at a celebration later this summer.
THE STEEPLECHASERS WILL BE SEEING the movie The Forge on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10am at the Southgate MJR Cinema for their $5 movie tickets to see this true story. This is a very moving Big Brothers / Big Sisters kind of movie. Be sure to look up The Forge on the internet and watch the trailer. It will inspire you. Call or text David Hartwell to RSVP at 313 318-9009.
A CHURCHFEST POTLUCK & BOUNCY CASTLE IS SEPT 8 – It’s a celebration of our life together and a kick off to our program year! Bring a dish to pass and enjoy the Bouncy Castle at our last outdoor service of the year on Sun, Sept 8.
THE FREE ECW WELCOME BACK LUNCHEON will be held on Sept 15, 2024 from 12Noon- 4:00PM at Westshore Country Club located at 22843 West River Rd. Grosse Ile, Mi. The lunch is free to all St. James women. See Judy Christie, Blanche Hutchinson or Chris Robertson to sign up.
TWO ECW POSITIONS ARE OPEN for the Executive Board. Once we elect two new people, the Board will re-organize to choose roles. Until then, Blanche will serve as Acting President.
10AM SERVICES RETURN to the main church on September 15th .
A BLESSING BOX TEAM MEETING will be held on Sunday, September 8. We’ll meet in the Fireplace Room at 9am. Please mark your calendars for this exciting new ministry. All are welcome to attend, so feel free to come even to just learn more. By love, we serve one another.
FR.PHIL IS AWAY this weekend but will be back next Sunday!
WELCOME SALLY BOELTER! We love it when you’re here!
UPDATE YOUR DIRECTORY INFO and photo by sending a message to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net.
NEW DIRECTORIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT CHURCHFEST on Sunday, Sept 8. Please update your email, cell phone number, and photo by sending a message to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
THE BIBLE JESUS READ by Philip Yancy, is our next book group book. With five stars on Amazon and over 600 reviews, this easy-reading book is $6.99 in paperback. Book Group meetings start up on Thursday, September 5. We’ll meet in the library from 10:30am to noon. Read the Preface and Chapter 1 for our first meeting.
“LISETTE” BOOKS all about the life of our founder, Elizabeth Denison Forth, are available in the office for a donation of $15. These have not been available for decades, so don’t miss this chance to get a copy!
FREE CHRISTIAN BOOKS are available on the two white tables in the main hallway by the office. Take as many books as you want.
THE FALL RUMMAGE SALE is right around the corner! We are acceptintg rummage from Weds, Sept 18, to Sat, Sept 28. It’s time to start cleaning out closets and getting all items together. Kindly spread the word. The Pre-sort week starts Monday, the 23rd of September as a “Brown Bag Lunches” week. We provide lunch during the main Work Week which starts Monday, September 30. If you have any questions, please contact Blanche Hutchison 313-657-1726
THE MENS GROUP WILL BE SELLING Spring Flowers” box bags for only $6, or a bag made from recycled plastic bottles for only $2. Proceeds from bag sales help the Men’s Group with the benevolences they support. Look for a sample of each bag on the bulletin board easel in Galloway Hall. Free delivery at church this Sunday. See David Hartwell before the 10 o’clock service (I’m an 8 o’clocker), or write down your wish(es) on the order sheet on the bulletin board. Supplies may be limited so, first come, first served. Reach out to David at dhartwell4@yahoo.com or 313 318-9009 cell / text.
COVID IS BACK ON THE RISE, so monitor your health and stay home if you feel ill. This variant is supposedly super-catchy and very unpleasant. If you get COVID we strongly recommend that you visit the doctor asap, as there are medications that may shorten the illness if taken early enough.
ICE CREAM SUNDAYS continue this morning after the 10am service! To help fill the cooler with ice
cream, sign up on the signup sheet located just inside the main entryway.
WOW (WOMEN ON WEDS) IS BEGINNING “The Gospel of John” with William Barkley, commentator. WOW is a self-study group who takes turns meeting in members’ homes. All are welcome! Please contact the Sue Hartley if you are interested. a
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO? Every Sunday night at 7pm there is a free concert on the commons until the end of August. End your weekend with wonderful music!
HELP WITH BRASS A group of people come to church on Thursday mornings to polish the church brass together. There is a rotation, so that a few things are done each week and everything is done once a month. It’s fun, helpful, and social. Could you help? Reach out to Diane Mammo or Gwyn Duglass. Thank
you!
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MEMBER DIRECTORIES are available in print or PDF.
A MIDWEEK SERVICE AND LUNCH POTLUCK is held in the chapel on Wednesday mornings at 10:15am. The potluck lunch follows.
WHEN SCHEDULING EVENTS, check the church calendar online at www.saintjamesgi.net . To be added to the calendar, you must schedule with Colleen in the office at 734-676-1727 or office@saintjamesgi.net.
SERMONS are posted at YouTube.com/SaintJamesGi and saintjamesgi.net
FR. PHIL’S OPEN OFFICE DROP-IN HOURS are Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m.
NEW MEMBERS, please fill out a new member form on the resource table so we can reach out to you with parish updates!
GLUTEN FREE WAFERS are always available at communion. Just ask!
SECRETARY OFFICE HOURS are Tue 9-2, Weds 9-3 & Thurs 9-4
CALL OR TEXT FR. PHIL at 734-775-7140. |
