ANNOUNCEMENTS
Happy Independence Day!
Today’s online service can be found here:
http://youtube.com/c/saintjamesgi
REGISTRATION IS LIVE FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! Find it here: www.saintjamesgi.net. With games, stories, music, science, and crafts we’ll focus on compassion and the love of Christ. Hold the dates of August 9-13, 9:00-11:30am. Youth helpers can also register through the website. Adult helpers, please reach out to Erica Benson in person or at ericabenson101@gmail.com.
HELP HOST A SUMMER COFFEE HOUR Care to host a summer coffee hour? Look for the signup sheet at the 10am service, or reach out to Fr. Phil, Joan Hemsworth, or goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
FR. PHIL WILL BE ON VACATION and unreachable from July 10-30. The Rev. Sally Boelter will be with us on Sunday, July 11, 18, and 25. During this time pastoral care needs can be addressed to Jim Holubka, our Pastoral Care director. Office needs can be addressed to Colleen our secretary. Administrative needs can be addressed to Mark Ferguson, our Senior Warden. Fr. Phil looks forward to coming back renewed and refreshed for VBS and fall planning. August 16, 2021 will be his 17-year anniversary with us at Saint James!
HEAR AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL sung by our amazing Virtual Choir through this link: https://youtu.be/XM1G5NrNHx4 . As they take a summer hiatus we extend our heartfelt thanks to these choir members who have been singing for 13 months to lift our spirits and inspire our worship. Thank you Fr. Phil, Curt Crysler, Greg Forsyth, Colleen Herman, Jim Holubka, Jim Johnson, James Sheets, Teri Wallace, and Mary White!
A VIDEO ABOUT COFFEE and life that I recently was emailed reminded me of this same yet different video about coffee and life that I came across a few years ago. FYI—the same could be said about tea and life. I hope you enjoy it. David Hartwell https://youtu.be/ogweL4E24ok
ECW NEEDS FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS Please reach out to Mandy Phillips at 734-673-0045, if interested. Thank you! Mandy
JEAN FERNANDEZ has moved into hospice at Henry Ford Village. Please keep her in your prayers.
ELEANOR GEORGE died this week in Ohio, having recently moved into her daughter’s home for hospice. A memorial service is being planned for the afternoon of Saturday, August 14 at a time TBA.
THE CHURCH BOOK GROUP meets every Tuesday morning at 10am to discuss a chapter of “Learning to Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor. Contact Erica Benson for more information: ericabenson101@gmail.com & 231-690-9655.
WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST SERVICES are at 10:15am in the chapel every week. We have coffee, snacks (bring some to share?) and great conversation following. Come check it out?
PREPARED YOUTUBE SUNDAY SERVICES will be offered as long as restrictions on gathering for worship remain. Services are posted every Sunday morning at https://www.youtube.com/c/saintjamesgi
REACH OUT TO FR. PHIL ANY TIME at 734-775-7140. That’s his mobile number, so you can text if you prefer. |