THE GOOD NEWS WEEKLY .
November 19, 2017
| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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Audrey Lyden (right) enjoys the feel of this super soft alpaca from Gibraltar Bay Alpaca Farm at the Nov. GI Garden Club meeting.
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Chinese Flutes! This Saturday, November 18, international composer and flutist Hong-Da Chin performs music on both Western and Chinese flutes, in what is sure to be a riveting display of music from around the world! Saturday, Nov 18, 7:30pm in Galloway Hall.
An Altar Guild Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 19, following the 10:00 am service. Fr Phil will talk with us about current needs around the altar.
All-Island Thanksgiving Service This annual intrafaith service is being held here at Saint James, on Wednesday Nov. 22, at 7 PM. There will be refreshments and fellowship following the service in Galloway Hall.
Share Thanksgiving Dinner at Saint James at 4:00 p.m. in Galloway Hall. Frank and Amy Kohair will roast the turkeys, and just ask that you bring a smile, an appetite, and one side dish or a dessert to share. After dinner there will be games to play, or just sit and chat. Game choices Amy and Frank will bring include: Scrabble, UNO, Dominoes, Apples to Apples and “Six Dice”. Feel free to bring your own game. Please RSVP to amykohair@gmail.com or 734-693-0694. Last minute RSVP’s are welcome.
The Thanks+Giving Fun Run is happening on Thanksgiving Morning, November 23. Pre-register at saintjamesgi.net to participate in the 1-Mile Dash at 8:30 am or the 5K run/walk starting at 9 AM. Entry fees are free-will donations to support local families through Saint James’ ministries, the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen. This is a super way to get out of the house on Thanksgiving morning and enjoy fresh air with family and friends.
Holiday-Themed Pajamas are being collected for the National Honor Society in our third annual pajama drive. We are in need of jammies for children of all ages and sizes. All donated pajamas will go to donation centers that will distribute them to families in need in the downriver area (Penrickton Center for Blind Children, St. Leo’s Parish, and the Sacred Heart Food Pantry to name a few). Please consider donating to help a child stay warm and happy this holiday season. Thank you for your continued help and support. Molly Matthews and Lauren Naso
Soup Kitchen Christmas Meal Our next turn to cook and serve at the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen will be Saturday, Dec. 16th, for the “Christmas Meal”. We will do the day alone so Sacred Heart can have the day off. The sign-up sheets for volunteers to cook, prep and serve the “Christmas Meal” are already posted on the Outreach/Soup Kitchen bulletin board in the hallway. We will serve baked ham and lots of sides. Patricia Saavedra and her mom, Janet, have already made many pumpkin rolls for the desserts! Our youth groups are also making candy Poppers for our guests! Thank you for all you can do. If you have any questions please call. Sincerely, Amy Kohair 34-693-0694 & Frank Kohair 734-693-5904
Incarcerated Youth Ministries needs cookies for 250 incarcerated youth and an equal number of staff for Christmas. Bob Kirby, the director, will be putting on 2 parties at the major facilities on Christmas and the day after, and will be delivering cookies to the other four facilities. If you can bake an extra dozen while doing your baking, please bring them to the St. James kitchen on Dec 10. They will be delivered on Dec. 12th. Just mark them “I.Y.M. Cookies,” and use disposable containers. He also needs help with the parties. Any questions please call Sue Anderson (734)558-7106 or email at sues389@yahoo.com. Please let Sue know if you are making cookies so she can let Bob know in advance. Thank you!
STEWARDSHIP 2018 Proportional giving is a spiritual discipline. Decide what percent of your income you want to give to God’s work through the Church and fill out a pledge card to confirm your commitment. The giving standard has long been 10% of income, but many people who cannot reach that number immediately begin at 3% and increase the percent each year. Our church budget is approximately $280,000. Last year a deficit budget was passed. Please remember the church in your giving. More information with an on-line pledge card can be found at www.saintjamesgi.net/give
An Online Pledge Card can be found at www.saintjamesgi.net/give along with Frequently Asked Questions concerning the Saint James’ budget. Thank you for supporting Saint James’ Church.
SCRIP Christmas Presents are now for sale! “SCRIP” are gift cards to hundreds of stores and restaurants, like Target, Home Depot, and Red Lobster. The cards are the same as what you buy at the store. The only difference is you earn money for Saint James with each purchase you make. The entire list of retailers and order forms are located on the information table. Contact Lynn Blanks (676-3967) with questions. Place orders with me after church or leave them with Colleen in the office. Payment due with the order. Checks payable to: Saint James SCRIP. Avoid the malls and find the perfect gift here at church. The last day to place an order is Sunday, December 17, at noon.
Halloween Candy & Toilet Paper Rolls are being collected to make special “popper” gifts for the Soup Kitchen guests at their Christmas Meal. Look for a box in the main hallway by the resource table. We also could use Christmas wrapping paper, ribbons, and scotch tape. Thank you!
Christmas Poppers will be put together on Dec. 10th for the soup kitchen desert. We invite all kids and their parents to help put these together right after the 10 o’clock service on Dec. 10th. Thank you in advance.
A Great Way To Get Involved would be during coffee hour at St. James. In order to continue meeting and greeting each other at coffee hour volunteers are needed to man the kitchen. This includes making the coffee, serving and cleaning up. Coffee, tea, sugar, and creamer are supplied, but you may bring a simple snack, such as store bought cookies. 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.
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.
Belly Dance classes are held every Wednesday in Galloway Hall at 7pm. The last class will be November 22, as it will be taking a winter break. Classes will resume after the end of Lent.
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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Celebrate our 150th Anniversary at this year’s GREENS MARKET with gorgeous Christmas wreaths & centerpieces and lots of extras, like this beautifully etched, clear glass ornament ($20). Mark your calendars for Friday Night, Dec 1 @ 7PM, and Saturday, Dec 2, from 9AM to 4PM.
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| November 19 | |
| Altar Guild | Carol Nankervis, Jennifer Engle, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Ken Bearden |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Chuck Kurth, Dave & Judy Christie, Carl Colwell |
| Greeters | Linda & Chuck Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes | Andrew Johnson, Zoie Christie |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |
| November 26 | |
| Altar Guild | Marie Johnson, Carole Vandenberg, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren Jones |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Lynn Blanks |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Stuart C., Ron Bonis, Robin Knudsen, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Marie Johnson & Robin Knudson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Danny Bohl, Joy Boswell |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough & Madeleine Jones |
| December 3 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Blanche Hutchison, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | |
| 10am prayers & chalice | |
| Ushers | Dave &Judy Christie, Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Sue Anderson, Wendy Kiblawi |
| 10 am Crucifer | |
| 10am Acolytes | |
| Prayer Team | Natalia Morris, Anthony Baker |
MINISTERS OF SAINT JAMES
All the Baptized Members are its Ministers!
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 | Sue Weston | (734) 931-2232 |
| 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!
- Tuning and Replacement of a broke String on Harpsichord – $115
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
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.
This morning’s musical point of interest: This morning we contrast the Romantic and Renaissance periods. Notice the lush, dark harmonies of Romantics Bruckner and Franck in contrast with the cleaner, simpler, yet somehow equally moving harmonies of Renaissance composers Farrant, Byrd, and Blitheman.
Upcoming Music Events
Nov. 18, 7:30pm: Join us in Galloway Hall as international composer and flautist Hong-Da Chin performs music on both Western and Chinese flutes, in what is sure to be a riveting display of music from around the world!
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Ian Lewis (11/19) | Avery Lewis (11/19) | Maxwell Bearden (11/24) | ||||
| Bettine Cleaver (11/25) | ||||||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Lillian & Thomas Everlove (11/20) | MaryJo & Joseph Brough (11/24) |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Bradley Stahlman | Audrey Lyden | Julius Followill | |
| Shaun Stahlman | John Kurth | Mary Phillips | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Laura Crawford | |
| 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 | |
| Money Robinson | Robert Kohn |
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.