St. James Church

Weekly Bulletin – 5/30/2010

THE CHURCH to pray for this week: Holy Spirit Lutheran  Church in Reading and the Countries to pray for: Thailand and the United States of America. The Missionary to pray for this week: P. C. Alexander & Family

Attention All Youth – Please notify either Kathleen Weidner or the church office with your graduation date, name of high school and plans for college (i.e. name of college, major, etc.) We will be honoring our graduates on June 13, 2010.

Reminder Giant shoppers – Women of Excellence gets 5% of every Giant card that is purchased. It is a great and easy fundraiser for this ministry. Purchase the cards from the Church Office during regular hours. Many thanks from the Women of Excellence ministry to everyone who have already purchased  cards.

A HUGE THANK YOU to our congregation from Mike & Pam Kaucher for supporting the REACH Youth Group and a very special   thank you for all our helpers.

The Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening Ladies’ Bible Studies are now on summer break. We thank God for exciting and challenging meetings (and very lively discussions)! This year we got to know one another even better as we studied areas where we all desire to grow and become more like our Savior. A few of the topics we covered were patience, surrender, submission, forgiveness, unconditional love, and compassion. In the midst of a busy summer, we all are encouraged to remember to slow down, open our eyes and ears, and listen for God’s voice as He continues to lead us. We look forward to getting together in the fall!

No Hand Bell and Adult Choir rehearsals on June 3.

Weekly Bulletin – 5/23/2010

Today we celebrate “Pentecost,” the pouring out of the Holy Spirit as Christ promised when He ascended into heaven. Red is the color for Pentecost symbolizing power, “tongues of fire” as told in Acts 2. Red also reminds us of the atoning blood of Christ giving us the right to receive, as children of God, the power of the Holy Spirit.

 THE CHURCH to pray for this week: Advent Lutheran  Church in West Lawn and the Countries to pray for: China and the United States of America. The Missionary to pray for this week: Debbie Dower from Teach Beyond in Germany.

 Attention All Youth – Please notify either Kathleen Weidner or the church office with your graduation date, name of high school and plans for college (i.e. name of college, major, etc.) We will be honoring our graduates on June 13, 2010.

 Youth Sunday – May 30^th during the 10:40 worship service. Come out and support our youth and enjoy this very special service.

 Volunteers needed to donate and prepare food for the Youth Group on May 26^th. It will be a great help to Mike and Pam as they will be rehearsing with the youth for the May 30^th Youth Service. If you can help in any way, please contact the Kauchers’ at 610.374.6511 or call the Church Office.

 Reminder Giant shoppers – Women of Excellence gets 5% of every Giant card that is purchased. It is a great and easy fundraiser for this ministry. Purchase the cards from the Church Office during regular hours. Many thanks from the Women of Excellence ministry to everyone who have already purchased the cards.

 In the Hospital: Clayton Fenstermacher, Community Osteopathic Hospital, 4300 Londonderry Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17105 

Weekly Bulletin – 5/16/2010

WELCOME ON THIS DAY to honor not only God but also the nurses, in our congregation and in our community. God has blessed us in so many ways, and as we worship today, let’s give thanks and worship the God who has given the gift of service. May God continue to bless the nurses’ in all they do every day.

 THE CHURCH to pray for this week: Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shillington and the Countries to pray for: China and the United States of America. The Missionary Family to pray for this week: James, Tracy & Adam Snyder, Chalk Talk Ministry.

WE ARE HAPPY TO WELCOME Pastor Don Eisenhauer back to St. James this morning. Pastor Don blessed us many times with his teaching and messages during the interim period when we were searching for a pastor. We pray for God’s continued blessing on Pastor Don, Sue and their family.

MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD DRIVE – May 17 from 2 to 7 p.m.  All donors must present valid ID with a name printed on it plus a photo and/or signature. Any questions, call Jane Geibel at 610.777.2715.

 ATTENTION GRADUATES – Please notify either Kathleen Weidner or the church office with your graduation date, name of high school and plans for college (i.e. name of college, major, etc.) We will be honoring our graduates on June 13, 2010.

 YOUTH SUNDAY – May 30^th during the 10:40 worship service. Come out and support our youth and enjoy this very special service.

 BLAST will meet next Sunday, May 23 at 6 p.m.

 CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS next Sunday during the worship service.

Weekly Bulletin – 5/2/2010

How good it is to worship the Lord! We want you to know you are very much welcomed. We encourage everyone to extend the warm hand of Christian fellowship to one another. May we sense Christ’s presence among us as we open our spirits to Him. 

THE CHURCH to pray for this week: Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyomissing and the Countries to pray for: England and the United States of America. The Missionary Family to pray for this week: Dr. Jim & Ellie Jewell.  

MOTHER’S DAY TEA – May 8, 2010, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $10. Menu is: Carrot soup, fruit cup, tuna/chicken sandwiches, dessert, punch or tea. Tickets available. See Peg Houser, Pam Shirk, or the Church Office.

The BLAST Youth Group meeting for May 9^th has been cancelled. 

ATTENTION ALL ADULTS! You, your friends and guests are all invited to the Men’s Ministry Fellowship Breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010. Following the breakfast at approximately 10 a.m., BIG SCREEN PRESENTATION, HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT! The presenter is Donna Reinaker, Community Liaison with the Public Protection Division of Pennsylvania, Attorney General Tom Corbett. In today’s world the information to be presented is almost mandatory for all of us. Please come one and all! You’ll really be glad you did. Any questions, please see Charlie Ziegler.

Please remember to put your name on your food containers. It is easier to make sure everything is returned to the proper person and nothing gets misplaced.    

GIANT FOOD STORE gift cards are available for purchase from the Church Office. Proceeds benefit the Women of Excellence ministry. Thank you to all the members who have been supporting this fundraiser.

MARRIAGE & FAMILY BUILDERS a program of RBCC, is offering a PREP (Prevention & Relationship Enhancement Program) Workshop beginning Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. James Church. This 8-week workshop is FREE and is the last free workshop that will be offered due to diminished grant funding. This program is for couples or singles who want to learn how to have a more satisfying relationship and to better understand their partner. If you couldn’t make it last Tuesday, you can still join the program this week.

ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST, there came from heaven a rushing mighty wind, which filled the house, and there appeared also cloven tongues like fire and sat upon the apostles. Red is the color for Pentecost, which reminds us of the power of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:1-4) You can sponsor a red impatience flower plant to beautify the altar on May 23, Pentecost Sunday. After the 23^rd, the plants will be planted in front of the church. The cost is approximately $3.50. Watch weekly bulletins for more information.

NURSES’ APPRECIATION SUNDAY, May 16 – We will be honoring nurses from our congregation and the community (The Reading Hospital Medical Center, Reading Hospital School of Nursing, local Nursing Homes, etc.)

MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD DRIVE – May 17 from 2 to 7 p.m. For more information, see Sandi Kissinger.

ART ON THE AVENUE – June 19^th. If your committee is doing something for that day, please inform Sandi Kissinger, Outreach Committee, so she can let the WR Main Street Foundation know for advertising.

CELEBRANT SINGERS – Friday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening concert and service of worship and praise. HOUSING is NEEDED. Talk to Mark Reppert.