A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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Thank You Sharon and Phil Metz…the girls love the Christmas Doll House! Judy Christie
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Our 150th Annual Meeting will be held today, 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 today, Sunday, January 28, at 10AM, in celebration of our 150th Anniversary annual meeting.
A Capital Campaign has been initiated by the Saint James vestry in the context of our 150th Anniversary. See the article in the Features section below!
The Winter Meeting of “Seasons of the Heart” will be held in the Gathering Space of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Parke Lane, across from Parke Lane Elementary School. It will be held on Tuesday Morning, Jan. 30, 2018 at 10:00 – 11:45 am. Morning snacks will be served. Our leader, as usual, will be Sister Betty Leon. These seasonal sessions are always inspirational Interfaith events. We always walk away filled with the Holy Spirit! Many of your Saint James friends are regular attendees! If you have any questions, please call Amy Kohair at 734-693-0694. See you there!
Abraham Lincoln – Saturday, February 3, 2018 7:00 pm – Guest speaker, Tony Krukowski, will tell stories about the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln in the mid 1800’s, just about the time our Chapel was built. This is the kick-off event for the Red Doors History Fair Weekend. Don’t miss it! Desert served after the program. Questions?? Text Kate Hartwell 313 318 3275
HISTORY FAIR and LUNCH – Sunday, February 4, 2018 immediately following the 10:00 service – Join us for a fun celebration of our church’s 150th anniversary. Fun exhibits, videos, old photos, treasure hunt. Prizes will be given and a great lunch will be served. We need to know approximately how many of you time travelers to prepare lunch for so please sign up today just outside the church door. Questions?? Text Kate Hartwell 313 318 3275
To all coffee and tea lovers, The coffee and tea club road trip to Monroe will begin at 9:15 AM on Tuesday, February 13. See the write-up about this fun-filled day in the “Features & Articles” section below. Perhaps you will be able to join us. Until February 13.
The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is an extravaganza of chocolate, sugar and friends! Scheduled for February 13 at 6:00 PM in Galloway Hall, get in one last Hurrah before the start of Lent!
Ash Wednesday services will be held in our chapel on Wednesday, February 14, at 6:15AM, 10:15AM, and 7:00PM. These services are a great way to mark a holy beginning of Lent.
Ashes To Go: On Ash Wednesday Fr. Phil will be available in the front parking lot from 10AM-noon and from 4:30 to 6:30PM to distribute ashes and a prayer to those who cannot make our regular services. Spread the word.
“SAINT PAUL: The Founding of Christianity” is the title of this year’s Lenten Potluck/Program. Beginning Wednesday, February 21. Was St. Paul the real founder of Christianity as some people say? What did he know and believe about Jesus Christ? What can we learn from his letters to help us live as 21st Century Christians? Come and see. Programs begin at 7:15PM, with Evening Prayer at 6:30PM and a potluck dinner beginning at 6:45PM.
“Great Figures of the New Testament” is the topic of the Thursday afternoon discussion group. We meet in the Library at 1:30 p.m. to watch a 30 minute presentation on a great New Testament figure and then discuss. All are welcome.
“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!
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.
Help Call A New Bishop to the diocese. Two important committees are now being formed to accomplish the tasks related to calling, electing, and consecrating of a new bishop. The deadline for applying to be on the Bishop “Search and Nominating Committee” is January 30, 2018, and the deadline to apply for the Bishop “Transitions Committee” is March 14. Find out more and apply at http://www.edomi.org/committee-formation-information/ .
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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A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN INITIATED FOR OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR! 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.
To all coffee and tea lovers, On Tuesday, February 13, the Saint James coffee and tea club is planning a road trip to Monroe and you and your family and friends are invited!
We plan to carpool from Saint James to visit Agua Dulce Coffee & Tea for a morning cup of coffee or tea, tour Trinity Episcopal Church to see, among other things, their beautiful Tiffany windows, eat lunch at Harbor Inn & Ale or Public House, and then return to Saint James. The club welcomes new members and there is no cost to join. Every month on the Monday after the first Sunday an order is placed with CoffeeAM for coffee and tea, but there is never any obligation to buy. FYI — the coffee served at coffee hour after church services is from CoffeeAM. Periodic emails are sent to members with news about an upcoming order, about a road trip, about a taste test program, etc..
If you are not a coffee and tea club member yet but would like to join just let me know your email address and consider yourself a member! Recently members were polled what day(s) of the week were good for them to go on road trips, etc., and Tuesday and Friday were chosen. Let me know if either or both of these two days are also good for you. Your input is encouraged because it will help shape the plans for future club events.
Sincerely,
David Hartwell dhartwell4@yahoo.com (313) 318-9009 Cell ( 734) 752-6875 Home
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| 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 |
| February 4 | |
| Altar Guild | Carole Vandenberg, Madeleine Jones, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Herman Rugel |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Dave & Judy Christie, Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Dave & Judy Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Andrew Johnson, Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough, Madeleine Jones |
| February 11 | |
| Altar Guild | Sue Hartley, Jennifer Engle, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Larry Crabtree |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Ron Bonis, Stu Cartwright, Zach & Merri Lewis |
| Greeters | Wendy Kiblawi, Lil Everlove |
| 10 am Crucifer | |
| 10am Acolytes | Anna Shumate, Sam Rankine |
| Prayer Team | Natalia Morris and Andrew Baker |
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) 323-8663 |
| Counters | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net |
| EM/Lector Coordinator
Episcopal Church Women |
Sue Weston
MaryLou Cartwright |
(734) 931-2232
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 38 door knobs and hinges throughout the church — $885
- Purchase 8 Black Adjustable-height Easels — $184
- Replace our broken video projector with an Epson EX5250 — $599
Thank you!
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🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
This morning’s musical point of interest: : : Lots of terrific music this morning. Our prelude is by the famous French-turned-American composer Darius Milhaud. Listen for his heavy use of jazz chords in this prelude. Offertory today is by the incredible turn of the 20th century Russian composer, Pavel Chesnokov, well known for his major works such as Salvation is Created, the Liturgy of St. John, and the All-Night Vigil. At communion, we hear the crunchy and inventive chromaticism of French composer Louis Vierne, and close with a stately voluntary by English early Baroque composer Henry Purcell.
Upcoming Music Events:
(Notice a change in Date!)
Febuary 24, 7:30PM: Come and hear Piano Trio music with Yi Chieh Anita Chiu, Violin, Jon Moody, Cello, and Robert Ragoonanan, Piano in Galloway Hall! Featuring works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Cécile Chaminade.
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
| )Kenneth Bearden (1/28) | Christina Armbruster (1/31) | Sylvia Booth (1/31) | ||
| Caleb Johnson (2/1) | Alexander Bearden (2/2) | Colton Davenport (2/3) | ||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Let us know if your anniversary is this week! |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Robert Scarborough | Pat (Davis) Richards | Jerry Zavadil | |
| Hannah Thomas | Eleanor George | Mary Phillips | |
| Rhonda Boitkus | Phil Metz, Sr. | Bradley Stahlman | |
| Chris | Lori Ferguson | Michael Stoddart | |
| Robert Kohn | Rebecca Grassklaus | Irene John | |
| Jean Fernandes | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Gregory Kohn | |
| Ryan Willet | Shaun Stahlman |
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.