| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
Send yours to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net Mitchell Lewis relieves the thirst of one of nearly 150 runners who attended ourfirst ever Thanks+Giving Fun Run. $1500+ was raised! |
LITTLE ANGEL’S NIGHT is this Wednesday night, December 3rd, starting at 6PM. Children of ALL ages are invited. The night will include a pizza dinner and a fun Christmas Craft.
Online Goal Cards can be found at www.saintjamesgi.net . Knowing your goal helps us make the 2015 budget.
Christmas Greens will be made all week in Galloway Hall. Come in any time of day to help with wreaths, mini-trees, bows, centerpieces and more. It’s a celebration of Christmas and Creativity!
Our Christmas Greens Market is this weekend! Come for the BLESSING OF THE GREENS at 7PM Friday, and stay for a reception and an hour of open market. Or come any time Saturday, December 6th before 3pm. All proceeds are used by our ECW (Episcopal Church Women) for ministries and world service.
Muscle Power Saturday Can you help us move tables and chairs to clean up after the Greens Market? The Market Takedown begins at 3pm Saturday.
Help Us fill Toiletry Bags for the Homeless Donations can be placed in the marked box across from the office. Most needed items include: combs, toothpaste (travel size), toothbrushes, wash clothes, razors, shaving cream (travel size) and deodorant (travel size). For more info please contact Blanche at 734-789-1798.
Donate Candy to Holiday Poppers Donate your leftover snack sized Halloween candy for our holiday poppers for the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen. We’re also accepting donations of toilet paper rolls, ribbon and wrapping paper.
Prayer Team Have you noticed people standing alongside the altar rail at the 10am service? These are trained members of our prayer team. When you desire prayer, take a moment with them after you receive communion. All intentions are confidential. To inquire about joining the prayer team, contact the church office.
What Are Your Favorite Beautiful Hymns Of Old? Saint James will host a community hymn sing on January 25, 2015. Give some thought to your favorite hymns: Hymns that sing to you or hymns you enjoy singing. They do not have to be only those hymns found in The Hymnal 1982. After you have made your list and checked it twice send to celebrationofsong@gmail.com. If you have any questions feel free to contact David Hartwell at dhartwell4@yahoo.com or 313 318-9009.
Submit Your Recipes! ECW is creating a fundraiser cookbook and we would love your recipes! Email Linda at lkshannon1@comcast.net with your submission.
A Call for New Vestry members Each fall we choose a group of church members to meet monthly to guide the vision, maintenance and ministry of our church. A strong vestry includes people from every background, age, gender and skillset. If you can help, or to nominate someone, contact Andrew Johnson or Fr. Phil.
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.
Join us for Coffee & Conversation every Wednesday at 11am in Galloway Hall.
An On-going Bible Study is held each Sunday at 9 AM in the Fireplace Room.
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Historic Greens Market
The 86th Historic Greens Market will be held at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 25150 East River Road, Grosse Ile on Saturday, December 6th, from 9 A.M.- 3 P.M. Wreaths, special arrangements, table trees, swags, roping, all made with Michigan greens, will be offered for sale as well as baked goods and gifts. Complimentary cider and cookies for all shoppers! The proceeds will benefit El Hogar, Home of Love & Hope, in Honduras and many charities including the local food pantry and Spirit of Hope soup kitchen.
GUEST VISITOR: The Rev. Matthew Engleby, executive director of El Hogar in Honduras, one of the ministries supported by the ECW through events such as the Greens Market, will be with us to celebrate the Blessing of the Greens Friday, Dec 5th, and all day Saturday during the sale. He also will participate in worship on Sunday, Dec 7th. We look forward to welcoming him!
GREENS NEEDED: We need branches of juniper, cedar, white & red pine, balsam, Douglas fir, holly and any type evergreen, and also red twig dogwood branches. Please bring them to the church Monday, December 1st, in the morning. Questions? Call Collie at 734-671-1831.
CREATIVE WORKERS: Workers are needed to construct and decorate arrangements, make bows etc. Come, share your talents, learn a new skill, and enjoy the fellowship. There are day and evening hours available. We can’t do it without the help of the whole church community.
HOME-BAKED GOODS: Pull out your holiday recipes and consider baking something for the goodies table. Any desserts, sweets, breads or preserves are most welcome! Please drop them off on Friday Dec 5th or the morning of the sale before 9:00 A.M.
GREENS MARKET IMPORTANT DATES:
WORK WEEK: Monday-Friday, Dec 1st-5th, 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
NIGHT WORKING: Monday-Thursday Dec 1st-4th, 6:00 P.M. – 10 P.M.
LITTLE ANGELS NIGHT: Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M.
OPEN HOUSE: Friday, Dec 5th 7:00 P.M. – Open House
SALE DAY: Saturday Dec 6th 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
CLEAN-UP: Saturday Dec 6th 3:00 P.M. Clean-up
CHRISTMAS HYMN SING
LETS CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF ADVENT IN A FUN, SAINT JAMES FAMILY WAY!
We would like to do something that makes so many of us happy about the coming of Christmas! On Monday evening, December 8, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00; we will gather around the Christmas tree in our Fire Place Room. This is the Monday after Greens Market finishes. This celebration will be a joyful way to relax and to prepare our hearts for Christmas! We will enjoy the light supper we used to have when we celebrated the Service of Light, but here comes the change… We will stay in the comfort of our decorated Fire Place Room where we will take turns “calling out” Christmas Carols we would each like to sing! We are so excited to tell you that Larry Crabtree will be our pianist!!! Larry is extremely talented and we are so very grateful to have him to lead us in song!! Thank you Larry! Please plan to join us for this evening of fun, food, and fellowship. Everyone is welcome! Tune in to 100.3 FM and start practicing now! Please call one of us if you have any questions, if you would like to play for us, or if you know someone else who would. With Love & Thanks, Sylvia Booth 734-771-8451 and Amy Kohair 734-693-0694
SPIRIT OF HOPE SOUP KITCHEN: Dec 20
On Sat. Dec. 20, 2014 St. James volunteers will prepare and serve the “Christmas Meal” alone. We will need Christmas cookies which would be a big treat for the people! Please drop them off to our kitchen or the “magic freezer” before the 20th or bring them with you if you will be coming to help. Disposable, LABELED containers are best. Our Awesome Youth Group will be making Christmas Poppers as their gift to the people! There is a big box in the hall by the Big Church for their supplies. They need small wrapped candies, Christmas paper, tape, ribbon, and T.P inner cardboard rolls. Sign-up sheets are posted on the Outreach bulletin board for 1st crew: cooking, 2nd crew: serving, and Cookie Volunteers. Any questions? Please call Amy 734-693-0694 Thank You ALL from the bottom of our hearts. YOU and GOD make it all possible. You are loved always, Amy & Frank
Holiday Scrip
The holiday season is upon us! Avoid the stress of traffic and crowds and do your shopping the easy way. Buy your gift cards right here at Saint James. Gift cards of all types are available for purchase (the complete list of retailers is located on the information table). Every card you purchase earns money for Saint James. For each $50 you spend, you will receive a raffle ticket which gives you an opportunity to win another lovely bag of goodies provided by Patricia Saavedra. Email Lynn Blanks at lblanks@wideopenwest.com for further information. Orders must be prepaid. Make checks payable to Saint James Scrip. The deadline for orders is Sunday, December 14th. Thank you for supporting Saint James.
Inter-Faith Council
Last week, our community housed and fed 28 homeless people involved in the Christnet program. The Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church provided the shelter and members of all Grosse Ile churches participated by making and serving food, staffing the program, doing laundry and listening to the needs of our guests. Thank you to all members of St. James who volunteered to help. Your time and loving concern was much appreciated. Thank you also, to all who prayed for our guests and those who served them.
Blessings,
Sue and Jane
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
Birthdays this week:
| Charles Kurth, II (11/30) | Judy Christie (12/1) | Katherine Lashley (12/4) | |
| Dan Kiblawi (12/7) |
Wedding Anniversaries:
| Jean & Pete Fernandes (11/30) | Cathy & Dan Karl (12/3) |
Pray for the infirm & homebound:
| Elaine Ameluxen | Bernice Collins | Sally Frisch |
Healing prayers for:
| Kathy Dennis | Jerry Zavadil | David Crysler | |
| Pat Hust | John Santori | Marsha Childress | |
| Deborah Stoddart | Allison Bell | Lea Ellwood-Filkins | |
| Jean Fernandez | Pete Fernandez | Nancy Robinson | |
| Lee | Judy William | Carleen | |
| Lucas |
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, Billie Ray Brewer, John Chambers, J.B. Faistenhammer, Giovanni Gandolfi, Cristopher Gernand, Devon Goyert, Steven Grzywa Jr., Matt Hertl, Keith Johnson, Laura Levillier, Blake Liddle, Ken Matthews, Buckley Neal, PJ Ramsey, Beatriz & Brett Ready, Ronald Riling, Christopher Rodgers, Kristina Rodgers, Bettina Sauter, Jonathan Southerland, Jeff Speer, and Travis Tam.