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A typical St. James Sunday Brunch at TV Deli and Diner. Come join the fun! J
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An ECW General Meeting is scheduled for this morning, Sunday, January 14th after the 10am service in the Fireplace Room. This is a reschedule of the original date of January 21st. Hope to see you!
Our 150th Annual Meeting of the congregation will be held on Sunday, January 28. After the 10 a.m. worship service we will gather in Galloway Hall for a fellowship lunch, a review of the year past, and preview of the year ahead. Sub sandwiches will be provided. If you can bring a side or dessert please do so!
One Worship Service will be held on Sunday, January 28, in celebration of our 150th Anniversary annual meeting of the parish.
Acolyte Training for new and current acolytes will be held on January 21 following the 10am service. We are looking to expand the acolyte team. Particularly, youth’s in 3rd grade through high school who would like 1) the opportunity to serve 2) be a part of great tradition passed down from the older acolytes 3) have a different perspective of the worship service and 4) it is super cool to carry a candle or a cross. The time commitment one can expect, ideally, would be one Sunday a month to every 6 weeks depending on the size of our group. And involves simply showing up 15 minutes before the 10am service starts.
An Organ Recital on the chapel instrument will be held on Saturday, January 20, at 7:30PM. Come and hear performances of Renaissance and Baroque music from the U of M Ann Arbor organ studio.
“Get to Know Your Muslim Neighbor” is a Muslim-led outreach program involving food, presentations, Q & A, posters, hands-on exhibits, and conversation. Look for the announcement in the “Articles” section below! (Sat, Jan 20, 11a-3p.)
History Fair Weekend – SAVE THE DATE Saturday, February 3 @ 7:00PM – stories about the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, in the mid 1800’s about the time Elizabeth Dennison Forth left her life savings so that Saint James Chapel could be built. Dessert reception follows. Sunday, February 4 immediately following the 10:00 service
– Festivities include history walk with displays, skits, treasure hunt, prizes and a hearty hot breakfast. RSVP – Kate, katehartwell31@gmail.com or 313 318 3275
An Inquirer’s Class is planned for three Wednesday nights in January – January 10, 17, & 24. We’ll talk about what the Episcopal Church believes, answer questions that you may have, give a tour of the Church building, and generally provide a good opportunity for learning more about Saint James. The class will run from 7:15 to 8:30pm. All new members, existing members and inquirers are welcome! Speak to Fr. Phil to find out more.
ALPHA is a program that studies the most basic, essential and extraordinary elements of the Christian Faith. Why do we think Jesus died for our sins? Who is the Holy Spirit? What does it mean to live as a Christian? Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Grosse Ile has a team of lay people leading two Alpha series, one on Saturday mornings at 10AM beginning February 24, and one on Wednesday evenings at 6:30PM beginning February 21. This free program was started by an Anglican Church in London and we recommend it. Sign up or learn more at www.grosseilealpha.com
“Great Figures of the New Testament” is the topic of the Thursday afternoon book group, which meets in the Library at 1:30 p.m. In each meeting we will watch a 30-minute video by the excellent Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish New Testament scholar who teaches at Vanderbilt University. Levine brings a Jewish perspective to scriptures written largely by Jewish persons in a Jewish context. Come hear about Mary Magdalene, Elizabeth, John the Baptist, Pontius Pilate, King Herod and more. In all, 24 persons will be discussed. Meetings begin and end with meditative prayer. After each video Fr. Phil will lead a discussion. Please drop in and join the fun.
A Great Way To Get Involved at Saint James is hosting coffee & conversation following the service. Volunteers are needed to make the coffee, serve and clean up. Coffee, tea, sugar, and creamer are all supplied, but you may bring a simple snack, such as store bought cookies, donuts, or a veggie platter. It does not need to be an elaborate spread. If you are not able to host a coffee hour, you may be interested in bringing some cookies that could be saved and served as needed.
Prayer at Communion is available every Sunday at the 10AM service. Prayer Team members stand at either side of the altar rail. After you receive the bread and wine, engage a prayer team member and ask for prayer of any kind, which they will offer on your behalf. Prayer requests are confidential.
A Sunday Morning Bible Study runs between services every week from 9:05 to 9:50 AM in the Fireplace Room. Led by Fr. Phil with lots of space for discussion, this open study is a great for increasing knowledge and faith.
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 & ARTICLES
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TODAY WE ARE ANNOUNCING A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR 2018. You will receive a lot more information on this important topic in the upcoming weeks. Essentially, a capital campaign is undertaken to gather funds for large and necessary facility repairs, such as new electrical service for the Chapel (the current service is maxed out and occasionally throwing breakers), and painting and replacing rotting wood on the Chapel exterior. There are many more repairs we must make in the near term. You’ll receive a comprehensive list in the mail soon. The last time our church undertook a capital campaign was 15 years ago.
A Capital Campaign is much different from an annual giving pledge. Annually pledged funds are used for the day-to-day operation of our Church, such as paying bills for electricity, heating and cooling, parking lot maintenance, salaries and much more. It’s vital to the ongoing life of our Church that we contribute to the annual giving pledge and the capital campaign.
More information on the capital campaign will be mailed shortly. Always feel free to ask Father Phil or Vestry members if you have any questions.
“Get To Know Your Muslim Neighbor” is a drop-in program running from 11am-3pm on Saturday January 20th. Everyone is welcome! “Get to Know Your Muslim Neighbor” is a family friendly opportunity to make connections and ask questions. We will have an exhibit with posters talking about Muslim History in the US, starting from the Revolution through the Civil War. We will have posters about basic Islamic information such as: Who is Allah? How do Muslims worship? Women in Islam, What is a Hijab? and more.
There will also be hands-on activities for kids including: Exploring Calligraphy, Art in the Islamic World, coloring pages, and a “Try On a Hijab” for ladies as well as Henna.
We will provide coffee, cookies, Samosa, International Delicacies and so on. At 12:30 our presenters will give a 15-20 minute presentation called: The Forgotten History of Muslims in America. This will be a great way to break barriers and get a better understanding of a faith tradition that is still new to many of us. We hope you can come!
“Just Because” Envelopes The colorful envelopes located in the church vestibule are there for that special time when you just want to give a little extra to the church. Choose an envelope by number and put that much into the envelope. Certain numbers are even associated with prizes!
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| January 14 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Lil Everlove, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Linda Shannon |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Warren Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Ron Bonis, Stu Cartwright, Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes | Joy Boswell, Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel, Linda Shannon |
| January 21 | |
| Altar Guild | Diane Mammo Carolyn Hoey, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Francis Gardiner |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Dave & Judy Christie, Merri & Zach Lewis |
| Greeters | Sue Anderson, Marie Johnson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Daiejah Tatem |
| 10am Acolytes | Sam Rankine, Joy Boswell |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson, Amy Kohair |
| January 28 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Jennifer Dermody, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Morris |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Warren Johnson |
| Ushers | Ron Bonis, Stuart Cartwright, Robin Knudsen |
| Greeters | Anthony Baker, Natalia Morris |
| 10 am Crucifer | Thomas Shumate |
| 10am Acolytes | Zoie Christie, Anna Shumate |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |
MINISTERS OF SAINT JAMES
All Baptized Members
STAFF
The Rev. Philip Dinwiddie, Rector rector@saintjamesgi.net
Bobby Ragoonanan, Music Minister music@saintjamesgi.net
Colleen Herman, Parish Office office@saintjamesgi.net
Curt Crysler, Parish Treasurer treasurer@saintjamesgi.net
Harold Schwochow, Sexton office@saintjamesgi.net
VESTRY
| Mel Bonis | Jeff Faistenhammer | Marie Johnson |
| Carl Colwell | Sarah Hemsworth | Phil Metz |
| Curt Crysler | Beth Holliday | Mark McPherson |
| Lynda VanEngelen | Margaret Horvath | Barbara Valmassei |
CONTACTS to update, email: goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| Acolytes | Tom & Erica Benson | (231) 690-9655 |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth
Michael Glover |
(734) 675-1506
(734) 676-1062 |
| Bell Choir | Bobby Ragoonanan | office@saintjamesgi.net |
| Chapel Tours | Kate Hartwell | (313) 318-3275 |
| Children’s Ministries | Nancy Crysler | ncrysler@outlook.com |
| Choir | Bobby Ragoonanan | music@saintjamesgi.net |
| Church Rejuvenation
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Sue Hartley
Judy Christie |
suecartwright1@comcast.net (734) 3238663 |
| Counters | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net |
| Episcopal Church Women | MaryLou Cartwright | maryloucartwright@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 |
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!
Replace door knobs and hinges throughout the church with commercial grade bronze-finish knobs.
Replace 35 internal & 3 external door knobs: $585
Replace hinges: $300
Labor for installation and re-keying: $400
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
This morning’s musical point of interest: : Listen closely to the prelude today, you hear how Beethoven really does manage to make music in all possible major keys! The anthem at 10:00 is a glorious setting of a familiar text by Purcell, and the postlude this morning is meant to emulate the sound of a multitude of pealing bells.
Upcoming Music Events
January 20, 7:30PM: Come and hear the Organ in the Chapel, with performances of Renaissance and Baroque music from the the U of M Ann Arbor organ studio!
Choir and bell choir is up and running! 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
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Dennis Bracey (1/14) | Lauren Gurisko (1/16) | Patrick Matragrano (1/16) | ||||
| Bobby Ragoonanan (1/16) | Toni Boardman (1/16) | Joseph Engle (1/17) | ||||
| Jennifer Engle (1/17) | Lori Ferguson (1/18) | James Petras (1/20) | ||||
| Megan Petras (1/20) | ||||||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Bradley Stahlman | Robert Scarborough | Julius Followill | |
| Shaun Stahlman | John Kurth | Mary Phillips | |
| Robert Kohn | Jean Fernandes | Money Robinson | |
| Rebecca Grossklaus | Tamara Howes | Nicole Followill | |
| Joan Klose | Jerry Zavadil | Andrew Brunell | |
| Irene John | Donna Fisk | Rhonda Boitkus | |
| Kevin Kaufman | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Greg Kohn | |
| Gary Davison | Phil Metz, Sr. | Renee DiGiacomo | |
| Joe Radelett | Gabby | Phil | |
| Hannah Thomas | Mike Bartos | Gordon | |
| Eleanor George | Ryan Willet | Arlene Mills | |
| Rebecca | Curtis | Tanya |
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.