The Disciple November

2013

St. James Episcopal Church – 519 East Park Avenue Riverton, WY 82501 307-856-2369

MINISTRY MUSINGS…… We will soon be moving into the

season of Advent in the Episcopal

Church. One of the things I love about

the Episcopal Church is the changing

liturgical seasons. It helps me to think

about the different times in Jesus’ life

and the life of his disciples.

Definitions of Advent include –

“The coming or arrival, especially of

something extremely important”, or

“The liturgical period preceding

Christmas, beginning in Western

churches on the fourth Sunday before

Christmas and in Eastern churches in

mid-November, and observed by many

Christians as a season of prayer, fasting,

and penitence”.

This year St. James’ is going to take

on something new in the way of prayer

during the Advent season. An Advent

Calendar, of sorts, will be put up in the

church. It will have the traditional 25

pockets. But in these pockets,

parishioners will place their name.

The trick here is that you will need to

remember the number of your pocket.

Then at an appointed time in the

service, probably the peace if it is a

Eucharist or the offertory during

Morning Prayer, those who are

participating will go take a card out of

another pocket. The plan then will be

for you to pray for that person during

the next week.

You may go to them after the service

if you wish, let them know that you have

their name and will be praying for them.

You will replace that card (I know,

another number to remember).

The process will repeat again for the

remaining Sundays in Advent.

We are hoping that 25 of our

parishioners will participate in this

season of prayer. The name on the

card can be that of just one person,

or a family. Even if you do not think

you will be here every Sunday in

Advent, you can still participate. If

there are only 20 people in church on

a Sunday, only 20 cards will be pulled.

Even though we think we know the

people next to us in the pew, having an

opportunity to visit with others for a

few minutes after church, and then

pointedly praying for them during the

next week can only bring us closer

together as a church family.

Watch for the calendar to go up in

the next few weeks, and get your pencil

ready to fill out your card !

In His Love,

~ Marcia Himes ~

Rejoice, Rejoice,

Again I say Rejoice in the Lord Always!

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9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Sunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday School

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Book Study Book Study Book Study Book Study 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm ––––

Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Prayer GroupPrayer GroupPrayer GroupPrayer Group

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~ Please remember~ articles for

The Disciple Newsletter are due by

the 20th of each month

Happy Thanksgiving !!

The Bishops Arrived

On October 7th Instead !!! Bishop Isaya Chambala and his wife Ezereda made a visit to our church on Monday, October 7th. Following the Eucharist, gifts were exchanged in the parish hall. Bishop John Smylie presented a specially made cross to our church for its generous monetary support of the Diocese of Kiteto last June. This beautiful cross will be hung above the credence table in the rear of the church. In addition, our bishop gave a small cross made from the same woods to Veronika Schultz for her participation in the

music mission there last July.

ALTAR GUILD It's that time of year again, which means we need a polish and shine party to ready St. James’ for the Holiday Season. I hope to see you on Saturday, Nov. 16th at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come. Monthly Altar Guild helpers are needed too. Please consider adding your name to the sign up sheet in the narthex. With Love in Christ, ~ Marla ~

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OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT

DATESDATESDATESDATES TO REMEMBER :TO REMEMBER :TO REMEMBER :TO REMEMBER : NOV. 16 ALTAR GUILD CLEAN & POLISH NOV. 17 SHOEBOX SUNDAY NOV. 24 CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY DEC. 01 ADVENT BEGINS DEC. 04 CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE DEC. 14 MITTEN TREE LUNCHEON DEC. 22 GREENING OF THE CHURCH

2014 Episcopal Church

Calendars:

Available in the church

office for $3.00 each

Help us O Lord, to be Truly Thankful for ALL Your Mighty Blessings. Especially this month of November, We give you Praise, Honor and Glory for ALL you have Bestowed upon us. ~ Amen ~

Coming in December……… SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL When: Dec. 15, 2013 Time: 10:00 a.m. Where: St. James’ Who: Children 2yrs – 8 yrs

Come & Learn Come & Learn Come & Learn Come & Learn what God has in what God has in what God has in what God has in storestorestorestore for you!for you!for you!for you!

..... “And in all things be thankful” Col. 3:15

Greetings: My name is Mary-Page Jones, my husband was the Episcopal Bishop of Wyoming from 1977 until 1996 when we moved to Jerusalem. We lived in Jerusalem for four years at St. George's College. It was an amazing experience and it has long been my dream to take a group of women with me to explore the Holy Sites as well as explore stories of some of the women in the Bible. Next year at Easter time April 9 - 20, 2014 I am offering a Women's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with an optional trip to the Sinai and St. Catherine Monastery. Thank you in advance for getting the information to women in your parish.

Blessings,

Women's Pilgrimage - Holy Land and Beyond With Mary Page Jones, Co-Founder - The Pomegranate Project, and wife of

The Rt. Rev. Bob Jones, the former Dean of 51. George's College Jerusalem, and Kathi McDonald, the Warden of 51. George's College Jerusalem for 6 years.

Chaplain for this Pilgrimage - The Rev. Patricia Merchant

The local Guide and Instructor is Canon Iyad Qumri. Iyad Qumri was born and raised in Palestinian, East Jerusalem and lives there with his family.

Go to Iyad's website for more information: www.iyadqumripilgrimages.com For detailed information about the Women's Pilgrimage, email Mary Page Jones:

marypagejones@gmail.com Cell: 307-272-8641

April 9 - 20, 2014 Holy Land -Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and Easter Day, Bethlehem, Jericho,

Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Sepphoris, Nabulus and more

April 20 - 23, 2014

Optional trip to the Sinai - St. Catherine's Monastery, Climb Mt. Sinai,

visit Ein Hudra and Inscription rock

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION DECEMBER 10, 2013

Flourish In Faith

Stewardship Reflection Series:

Be sure to complete and turn

in your pledge forms.

We honor God for the blessing

of enjoying & enlarging

His Kingdom!!

Mary Page Jones 900 Cottonwood Drive Ft. Collins, CO 80524

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Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Sunday Nov. 17th It is not too soon to start thinking Christmas!!!

Sunday, November 17th will be our gathering of

shoe box items for Operation Christmas Child.

Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a

girl, and the child’s age category. Age groups are

from 2-4yrs.old, 5-9yrs. or 10-14 yrs. old. Below is a

list of items that you may want to remember while

you are shopping and pick up to include.

TOYS:

Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos,

harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch-a Sketch,

toys that light up or make noise (be sure and send extra

batteries), slinkies.

NO WAR TOYS OR USED TOYS

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Crayons, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners,

tablets, coloring books, pens, markers, stamps

with ink pad, picture books, solar calculators,

rulers HYGIENE ITEMS:

Tooth brush, tooth paste, bar of soap (in a plastic

bag), comb, washcloth (NO LIQUIDS -

SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, BODY WASH, HAND

SANITIZER, BODY LOTION)

OTHER:

Hard candy and lollipops, mints, gum, (double

bag candy), t-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses,

watches, hair clips, toy jewelry, flashlights (if

batteries are needed include extra)

A PERSONAL NOTE:

In a separate stamped envelope include a picture

of yourself or family, a note, if you include your

address the child may write back.

Each box needs to have $7.00 attached to it

for shipping purposes. It has been easier the

last few years to pay with a credit card on line

and then attach the appropriate label

for tracking purposes. However, checks can

be made out to St. James with Operation

Christmas Child in the memo line.

Come celebrate Christmas and Shoe Box

Sunday, November 17th !!

November Birthdays 04 Tanis Manning 07 Christina Haworth 10 Rob Philp 11 Crystal Rivers Myers 12 Linda Pursel 14 Audrey Ross 18 David Haworth 23 Debbie Wempen 24 Veronika Schultz

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Safeguarding God’s Children Train-the-Trainer

Who: The Rev. Doug Wasinger What: Safeguarding God’s Children—Train-the-Trainer When: Friday, November 8th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, November 9th, 2013 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Where: Diocesan Center—123 S. Durbin, Casper, WY Why: Safeguarding God’s Children is required of all Vestries, Church School Teachers, Babysitters, Youth Group Leaders, -- anyone who works with children under the age of 18, in ALL of our congregations. In order to utilize this program as designed, WE NEED TRAINERS!! The goal of the Commission on Ministry is to have TWO TRAINERS PER REGION, who would be responsible for the training and implementation of SGGC in their Region. In order to make this offering more accessible, lodging for the first 15 people to sign up will be covered by a Diocesan-wide Event Grant through the Commission on Ministry. Meals will be furnished. Even if you have had training in the past, this is required to continue in that capacity, as there is additional information to be learned. To Enroll: Contact the Rev. Lori Modesitt lori@wyomingdiocese.org 307-322-5048 or 307-322-6064

100 Things GOD Said About Healing –

Compiled by Pastor David Emigh

The following statements are what God has personally said

about healing. To the degree you let them flow into your

heart, the healing will flow out to your body. Once God’s

Word is allowed to come alive in the heart, if will change the

rest of the person. Be patient, a seed takes time to grow, but

once it does, it provides fruit for many seasons. (A copy of the 100 scriptures taken from God’s Word that

Pastor Emigh compiled is available in the church office, or call or email & I will send a copy to you!)

I will not put any of the diseases you are afraid of on you, but I will take all sickness away from you. (Deut. 7:15)

I will restore health unto you, and I will heal you of your wounds saith the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:17)

I will bind up that which was broken and will strengthen that which was sick. (Ezekiel 34:16)

I took your infirmities, I bore your sicknesses. (Matthew 8:17)

I will take sickness away from the midst of you and the number of your days I will fulfill. (Exodus 23:25, 26)

My words are life to you, and health /medicine to all your flesh. (Proverbs 4:22)

You shall live and not die, and declare the works of The Lord. (Psalm 118:17)

I sent My Word and healed you and delivered you from your destructions. (Psalm 107:20)

Your light shall break forth as the morning and your health shall spring forth speedily. (Isaiah 58:8)

St. James’

Mitten Tree Luncheon

When: Saturday, Dec. 14th

Where: St. James’ Parish Hall It will be December before we

know it! Please be thinking about

sharing gift cards again this year

with your donations of mittens,

gloves, hats & scarves.

The cards will be available to help the less

fortunate that enter the doors of St. James’

and will be kept in a secure place to distribute

as another way of extending the hand of Christ.

All the gift cards really made a difference during

the last year, especially the gas cards and the

grocery cards were joyously received and

appreciated. We just gave out the final

previously donated card in October. I hope to

recount some of the stories about the recipients

in the next St. James’ Newsletter. As always the

mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves will be shared

with others in need also. Watch the church

bulletins and the December Newsletter for more

details to follow. Have a wonderful November,

and a Happy Thanksgiving!

~ Joanie ~

Clergy Contacts

The Rev. Melinda Bobo

455-2284 240-0514

Senior Warden Sue Rector 840-0311

Vestry Sue Rector 840-0311 Jim Matson 856-6410 Guy Carleton 856-2968

Marcia Himes 856-5934

Pastoral Care

Shared Coordinators

Amy Mayes 856-3935

Veronika Schultz 856-4555

Staff Koleen De Leon Sexton Veronika Schultz Musician Joanie Olson Coordinator

Office hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

What’s Happening

Sundays

9 a.m. Sunday School

10 a.m. Worship Service

Tuesday

Book Study 7pm

Wednesday Prayer Group 7:00 p.m.

November 09 – “Beginning Experience” 9am-5pm in Parish Hall with Curtis West November 13 – Vestry 7pm November 16 – Altar Guild Clean& Polish November 17 – Shoe Box Sunday November 23 &24 – Iona Weekend in Casper November 24 – Christ The King Sunday November 28 – Thanksgiving Day

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The blanks on the ministry schedules are opportunities for you to share your gifts

with the congregation. Be a blessing. You are needed !!!

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH 519 EAST PARK AVENUE RIVERTON, WY 82501