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St. James Lutheran Church 9:00 A.M. Worship Service – 10:30 A.M. Sunday School
The Rev. Darcy M. Reis, Pastor
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September, 2016
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Where did the summer months go? It’s almost as if we are in fast
forward mode and time is zooming by so quickly! Indeed, Autumn
is just around the corner and with that comes not only beautiful fall
colors and cooler temperatures that walk hand in hand with the
season of back to school and Sunday school. This month begins the
season when St. James will offer many and various opportunities
for us to learn through Sunday school, confirmation, and Bible
study classes to discover our Lord and Savior, Jesus and His love
for us, as well as learn how to be faithful Christians inspired by the
Word of God!
I’m reminded of the excitement that was shared by the VBS
children and volunteers this past July. It was such an exciting week
here at church. To see the wonder, the enthusiasm, and the fun of
all who participated in “Cave Quest.” How refreshing it was (and
is!) to learn from and with others and to share in the excitement of
what it means to be a child of God following the light of the world!
To be so happy to enter a church, to share in God’s Word, to be in
a community where ideas are shared and faith stories are lived
out…and to do so in such a manner that enlightened and lifted up
one another’s spirits….the enthusiasm was practically infectious!
As I looked upon all of the activities that were going on throughout
the VBS process, seeing the planning stages come to fruition, the
volunteers show up in droves to help, the VBS week going full
speed ahead, I couldn’t help but think about all of the people who
have crossed the threshold of this church throughout its history.
How many people have had their lives of faith shaped by the
educational opportunities offered here at St. James, not to mention
the worship experiences and opportunities? I tried to imagine how
many people whose lives have been affected and enriched by those
who live their lives of faith by serving others over the years. I
thought of the friendships and familial relationships that have
formed and been strengthened by faithful followers of
Christ…those special beloved children of God…who surround us
no matter what their age.
Indeed, how refreshing it is to be a part of St. James Church,
joining together with you, each a special child of God, surrounded
by so many people of great faith and who are excited, happy, and
enthusiastic to enter the doors of our church as we worship our
Lord and live out our lives of faith, serving others!
It’s going to be a fun Autumn filled with lots of learning, praying,
listening, and worshipping our Lord. I give thanks and joy for the
ministry we share together.
“Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with
shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, The Lord has
done great things for them. The Lord has done great things for us,
and we rejoiced.” Psalm 126:2-3
In Christ’s love,
Pr. D.
MEMBERS PLEASE MARK
YOUR CALENDARS AND
PLAN TO ATTEND!!
The Rite of Installation of The Reverend Darcy M. Reis
as Pastor of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Please watch the bulletin for R.S. V. P. forms
for the dinner that will follow the Rite of Installation.
Forms are now available on the pamphlet rack
and will be in the bulletins on Sundays,
September 4th
, 11th
and 18th
.
Deadline will be September 18th
.
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEN’S BIBLE STUDY - MEN IN MISSION The group meets on the first and third Sunday of
each month September–May, at 8:00 a.m., in the
Adult Sunday School Room. Class will resume on Sunday
September 18th
. All men are invited, please join with us.
Sunday School for ALL will resume on Sunday,
September 18th
, 10:30 a.m.
Nursery through grade 6 children will meet in their
regular Sunday School Room.
Youth, grades 7-12, are invited to meet with Pastor
Reis in the Youth Room during the Sunday School hour to discuss
how the Bible relates to current events. (For biblical research
purposes you may bring your cell phone or iPad if you have
one, but it is not necessary.)
Adult Sunday School Kick-off Sunday, September 18, 2016
Join us for a movie and lunch immediately following Sunday
School. Watch for the sign-up sheet on the Adams Street bulletin
board. Questions? Contact Linda Kern 792-3402 or
[email protected] for more information.
We give thanks to God for the healthy birth of Andrew Charles
Kramer, born to Emily and Tom Kramer on July 6th
. (8 lbs. 20”)
We pray God’s continued blessing on Andrew, Emily, Tom, big
brother Ryan, and grandparents, Brian and Peg
Funkhouser.
We give thanks to God for the healthy birth of
Charlotte Nicole Hoke, born to Matt & Alexis Hoke on July 23rd
.
We pray God’s continued blessing on Charlotte, Matt, Alexis, big
sisters, Taylor & Natalie, and grandparents, Sonja & Ken Hoke.
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IN SYMPATHY:
Our Lord says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they
will be comforted,”[Matthew 5:4], we join in prayer
and mourning for the loss of:
Brandon J. Koller – 5/28/2016
Louise G. Wiley – 6/22/2016
H. Lee Mergenthaler – 6/28/2016
Janet Jamison – 8/13/2016
We keep their loved ones, family, and friends in our prayers and
ask that members please update your congregational directories.
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2016-2017 Social Hour Hosts Coffee socials/fellowship time follow Sunday
worship services. Please join with us.
Sept. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Sept. 18 & 25
Oct. Choirs
Nov. Christian Ed. Committee
Dec. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Jan. Worship/Music Committee
Feb. Church Council
Mar. Sunshine Workers
Apr. Social Ministry
May Adult Sunday School Class
“GROUP NEWS”
ST. JAMES SENIOR MEMBERS
Corn Roast – Thursday, September 1st. 11:30 a.m.
Please come out and enjoy some corn on the cob, bar-
b-que and dessert. Following lunch we will be
playing “BINGO.” Please bring a prize or two.
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THE PEACEMAKERS –
Next scheduled workday will be:
Wednesday, September 14th
– 3:00-7:30 p.m.
Please contact Sue Martin for additional details –if
needed.
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SUNSHINE WORKERS
Monday, August 28th
– (No September Meeting)
Covered Dish Picnic Luncheon / Meeting
12 Noon–Social Room- August 28th
(Bring a covered dish to share.)
SUNSHINE WORKERS BREAKFAST at Panera – 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 8th
. Come out and start your day by having
breakfast with the Sunshine Workers!
Sunshine Workers will host “BINGO” with the residents at Kelly
Manor on Monday, September 12th
, beginning at 2PM. All are
encouraged to come out and help. An afternoon of fun and
fellowship for all.
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SUNSHINE WORKERS continue to sell Weis & Giant Grocery
Gift cards each week in the social room during coffee social time.
Please stop by and purchase a card or two to use as gifts or for
your weekly groceries, prescriptions or gas purchases.
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BREAKFAST BLESSINGS UPDATE: Next Breakfast – September 3rd – 8:00-9:30 a.m.
We would like to thank our congregation for their ongoing
continued support to the breakfast. Our community outreach
program would not have been possible without each of you.
Personal and food items needed for upcoming breakfasts:
Aug. 28th
–Sept. 3rd
- Soap, Eggs, Milk, Orange Juice, Apple Juice
Sept 4th
–10th
– Soap, Men’s & Women’s Deodorant
Sept. 11th
–17th
– Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Sept. 18th
-24th
– Pancake mix, individual snack items, pop tarts
Sept. 25th
- Oct. 1st – Eggs, Orange & Apple Juice
Thanks to All and God Bless you, Breakfast Blessings
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FROM SOCIAL MINISTRY Next Ham & Cheese
Pretzel Sandwich Sale will be Wednesday,
September 28th
. Deadline for orders, September 18th
.
Order forms on pamphlet rack. Cost - $3.50 each
UPCOMING SOCIAL MINISTRY PROJECT:
September 4th
through October 2th
we will be
collecting new, full size blankets (60”x80”) for
Lutheran World Relief Ingathering Sunday on
October 2nd
. Watch for end of summer sales! Please no afghans or
throws. Social Ministry Committee, as well as Lutheran World
Relief, appreciates your help on this project. Thanks to all who
participate.
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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDERS for the 47th
Anniversary CROP Walk for the Hungry that will
take place at John Rudy Park on Sunday, October
9th
. Please watch Sunday bulletins for more
information.
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DON’T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the Family Style Turkey Dinner that will be
held on Saturday, October 15th
, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Tickets sales begin September 11th
please see Scott or Cindy Rutkowski.
Adults $10, Children (6-10) - $4, Children through 5 - free.
Donations of cakes and pies for desserts would be appreciated.
Please drop donations off on Friday October 14th 3-7:00 p.m. or
Saturday morning October 15th.
Sign-up sheet will be located on Adams Street
bulletin board if you are interested in volunteering to
help.
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M.O.M’s Ministry of Meals –
A ministry for those returning home from the hospital, rehab,
outpatient surgery, etc., or have had a death in the family, or birth
of a new baby, etc. Anyone experiencing any of the above or other
illnesses and in need of having a meal provided is asked to please
call the church office, 854-7198, or Barb Rhodes 698-7128.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. JAMES”
Be sure to "check out" the Bulletin Boards for current
and latest happenings. Upcoming bulletin boards
provided by the following committees:
September – Christian Ed. Committee
October - Social Ministry
November – Stewardship
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When you find yourself in the hospital either
unexpectedly or for a planned stay, please let us know
by contacting Pastor Reis at 1-570-516-4282 the
church office at 854-7198, or Mike Cooper, 845-6561,
Council Pres. To ensure that you will receive pastoral care in the
hospital, please inform the church office, the Pastor, or Mike.
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NOTES received – NOTES expressed:
Pastor Reis’ e-mail to Bishop Dunlop
Dear Bishop Dunlop, On behalf of myself and the congregation here at St. James in West York, we send you greetings in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Because I was in residence at the assembly and didn't have any crazy socks to wear on the challenge day, I thought it would be fun to challenge St. James congregation to wear silly socks on Sunday, June 19th as a way of "socking it to hunger" from afar...so to speak.
During announcements the following Sunday after assembly, I explained the challenge you offered assembly participants and I offered to donate two dollars per person who wore crazy socks and was willing to have their picture taken to be sent to you. The response was overwhelming this past Sunday and I am happy to say that we had 26 participants in socks including myself. One was a young elementary age girl who was upset that she couldn't be in church the day of the challenge so her mom took a picture of her in the socks and emailed it to me!
Another member took it upon themselves to purchase extra crazy socks to share so that more members could participate. During Communion, as the members approached me for the bread, I noticed that several crazy sock participants had come forward without shoes on so as to subtly show me their socks!
Yet another member donning Halloween socks suggested during announcements that those who forgot to wear socks and wanted to participate could make a donation toward the cause. In the greeting line following the worship service I had been handed a total of $26.00 from members who wished to donate!
In all, a check to the synod will be arriving soon from St. James West York in the amount of $80.00, 26 people at $2.00 a person + $26.00 donated cash with $2.00 added in for your crazy socks, too.
Thank you for the inspiration and for allowing us to share in the giving experience. We had a lot of fun participating together!
In Christ, Pastor Darcy Reis
THANK YOU NOTES continued:
Bishop’s response: Lower Susquehanna Synod, ELCA “Where the hungry are fed.”
Pastor Reis, Thanks you so much for this email. It just brought
such joy to me that your congregation was willing to have fun and
help feed the hungry. What a wonderful blessing to return form
vacation and find your email. Please thank everyone in the
congregation for their great spirit and generosity.
Peace, James S. Dunlop
Dear St. James Lutheran, On behalf of the Harvest of Hope Food
Pantry, we thank you so much for the donation of 97 lbs. of canned
goods and soups collected during the 2016 VBS week. Your
generosity is appreciated.
May God Bless You, Barbara Kephart, Corr. Secretary
St. James members, I want to thank you for your prayers during
my eye cornea implant surgery. Also, thank you for the beautiful
altar flowers. Jean L. Ashton
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UPCOMING BUS TRIPS
American Music Theater 2016 Show
“CROONERS” Wednesday, September 21, 2016 / $65 per person
Lunch included at Golden Corral
Fulton Theater - “BILLY ELLIOT”
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 / $60 per person
(Meal cost on your own)
American Music Theater 2016 Christmas Show
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 / $73 per person
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Flyers for all trips are posted at the Adams Street entrance.
For additional information or to reserve a seat for any of the
above trips please contact Rosemary Rafferty
1660 North Drive, York, 17404
Home - 767-2536 or Cell - 424-1776
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ALL who will
be celebrating birthdays during
September.
Sept. 01 Tyler Stock
Sept. 02 Kayla Laird
Sept. 03 Margaret Gross
Sept. 04 Antonio Colantino,
Sept. 05 Jerrold May
Sept. 06 James Reis
Sept. 09 Jacob Gerrick
Sept. 09 Christopher Hied
Sept. 09 Zachary Snyder
Sept. 10 Jeanie Rice
Sept. 11 John B. Sauter
Sept. 12 Shonna Cardello
Sept. 12 Richard Mellon
Sept. 17 Gloria Becker
Sept. 18 Sara Hess
Sept. 22 Steven Ferree
Sept. 24 Sonja Hoke
Sept. 24 Martha Nary
Sept. 26 Marie Drawbaugh
Sept. 27 Delores Bailey
Sept. 27 Charles (Chuck) Reeder
Sept. 27 Melissa Starner
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ADDRESS ADDITION/CHANGES
Hershey, Joel Lee,
Transferred to Shiloh Lutheran Church
TREASURER’S MONTHLY REPORT – JULY, 2016
Actual Year to Date
Current Receipts – $ 15,541 $ 96,661
Current Expenses $17,047 99,770
[-$ 1,506] [-$ 3,758] Current receipts DO NOT include Building Fund,
NOR Capital Campaign fund receipts.
Current Benevolence Receipts $ 390 $ 3,758
Current Benevolence Disbursements $ 390 $ 3,758
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“Nickels” the Lamb: August-September
receipts will be forwarded to ACCESS York.
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On Sunday, November 13, 2016 we would like to recognize ALL
St. James veterans, past and present. We would like to include all
names in the bulletin on the 13th
. Those who have served, and
those who are serving, are ask to please complete the form below
and return to the church office by October 23rd
.
Name: ______________________________________________
Branch of Service: _____________________________________
Dates of Service: ______________________________________
R.S.V.P. for
Pastor Reis’s Installation Dinner
immediately following
Service of Installation on
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Please complete and return by
Sunday, September 18th
.
RESERVATION FOR INSTALLATION DINNER
NAME: __________________________________________
# ATTENDING __________________