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Saint James United Methodist Church September 2019

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

What’s Happening

Saint James UMC 2049 N. Honore Ave. Sarasota, Fl. 34235

Phone 941 377 6180 Fax 941 378 8911 E-mail faith.saintjames@gmail.com

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR

September 1 – Summer Sunday Luncheon

September 2 – Labor Day

September 14 – Community Prayer gathering at Booker Elementary School

What’s Happening

Pastor’s Grace Notes

Kudos to…

Did you Know…?

Calendar

Volunteer List

OUR FINANCIAL PROGRESS

We want to keep you up to date on the financial

status of the church.

As of 08/31/19

Annual Apportionments $22,023.00

Paid thru August - 19,085.00

BALANCE DUE $ 2,938.00

Starting Balance 5,757.00 Income August + 18,151.00 Transfer from Foundation + 8,000.00 Expense August - 30,811.00 Ending balance $ 1,097.00 Thank you for being such faithful givers. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Your Finance Team

Annual Charge Conference

Our annual Charge Conference will be Sunday,

October 13, 2019 at First United Methodist Church,

507 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL at 6:00

p.m. We will be carpooling from the church for those

who would like to go. We will meet at our church and

leave from there at 4:45 p.m.

Financial Report and *Pastor’s Message

Unfortunately, we have fallen behind the giving we received

in 2018 which means that some have not maintained their

pledges. You may recall we did not ask for you to increase

your pledges for 2019, just to maintain the same level as the

previous year.

This has created a very tight cash flow situation. Even though

staff has managed to reduce expenses we are still struggling.

Some staff have purchased needed items from their personal

funds and held off requesting reimbursement until we have

sufficient funds.

You will note in July’s financial statement that expenses took

a significant increase. This was due to catching up on our

reserves; which we are happy to report are now fully funded

through August. Also, on a positive note apportionments are

87% paid through August.

The ongoing problem is due to the decline in giving which

only you can help us solve. If you each give at the same level

as 2018, we will share the blessings of fully funding our

missions and programs.

*Pastor Shirley felt this really needs our attention and is important to

keep the church functioning, therefore she is making this the Pastor’s

message for September.

We Are A Praying People!

Bishop & Mrs. Carter, Rev. & Mrs. Dan

Jackson, President Trump and Gov.

DeSantis, all of our elected officials, Pastor

Shirley & Rod, our staff, our church leaders,

our Cub Scouts, Jim and Nancy Winding,

Ron and Cyndi Andrasi, Dwight and Aija

Ball, Mike and Kathy Barbour, Vera

Bellanca, Gene and Peg Blamble, Ed, Tina,

Noah and Finley Catalane, Nancy Cozy

Connect – To be a family of believers who connect to God and each other Care – To shine the light of Christ and welcome all we encounter encouraging worship, life groups, and spiritual growth. Commit – To grow in faith through service to others both locally and globally. CORE VALUES: Loving Relationships: Honest & loving relationships: With God through a worshipful attitude and prayer With others through acceptance and grace to all Spiritual Growth Grow with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit in a biblically

centered, nurturing environment Compassionate Service Offering help to others with humility and mutual respect Teamwork Accomplish ministry in the context of relationships.

Please remember the following in your prayers this month.

This year we will have a prayer focus each month.

Please pray for these things daily.

September’s prayer focus will be:

• Blessed property sale

• Additional members

• Listen more to God

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS We will Worship at 6:30 followed by

Doing Life Together groups at 7:15 pm Come on out and center on Jesus.

Anniversaries in September September 5 Gene and Peg Blamble September 23 Dave and Meg Normandin September 28 Mike and Kathy Barbour

Birthdays in September

September 4 Katie Michalski

September 5 Rod Groom

September 6 Eugene Kitzmiller

September 8 Kathy Barbour

September 13 Jan Guenther

September 14 Judy Snodgrass

September 16 Pat Dixon

September 18 Margaret Hackett

September 21 Tina Catalane

September 28 David Dixon

Yoga Classes

The yoga classes will resume September 3, 2019 in

the fellowship hall Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30

p.m. There is a certified instructor and the classes

are $5 each session. Please come and join us.

Please remember to bring items for the Mayor’s

Feed The Hungry Program the first Sunday of each

month and place those items in the grocery cart in

the narthex.

Thank You!

Kudos this month go to

…to Bill Johnson for repairing the sanctuary doors so they close all the way and making repairs in the restrooms …to the lawn crews for keeping the grass looking nice especially during the summer months when it’s hard to dodge the rain storms. …to the Cookie Angels for taking on the extra task of the Sunday morning clean up as well as bringing cookies. …Betty L. Johnson for donating a chainsaw and extended tree trimmer to help with the landscaping as she downsizes.

2019 Leadership Team Trustees Sara Fleming, Mike Barbour, Jean Flugel and Bill Highberger Finance Judy Shannon, Fred Fowler. Bill Johnson and

Bill Schroff SPRT Chip Newberger, Cyndi Andrasi, Karen Kehrli and Cecil Mulvaney

Lay Leader Dave Strait Nurture Team Leader Pat Dixon Outreach Team Leader Judy Snodgrass Lay Delegate Dave Strait

2019 Shepherds

Sennie Lansdowne – Head Shepherd

Aija Ball (A - Bn)

Rose & Bill Johnson (Bo – D)

Judy Snodgrass (E – Ha)

Cyndi Andrasi (He – J)

Beatriz Lowery (K – Mc)

Marcia & Cecil Mulvaney (Mi – N)

Nancy Winding (O – So)

Kathy & Mike Barbour (Sp – Z)

Bonnie Kitzmiller (Snowbirds)

Did you know…?

Because of your generosity the students at Booker Middle School started the school year with supplies they needed

Because of your stewardship we have paid 87% of our 2019 apportionments for this year, which means we are over three fourths of the way in seven months.

Because of your faithfulness, we are making a difference in the community that surrounds us.

God is moving in wonderful ways. We just wanted to make sure you knew!

Kingdom Kids

We welcome all children and grandchildren (K-5th grade) to our “Kingdom Kids” class at 10:00 a.m. during the worship service.

We also have an Adult Class that meets before Worship please join them at 8:45 in the west wing room 310/311.

Trustees Wish List

Lawn mower

We are in need of a zero turn small to medium size lawn mower for

the areas the large lawn mower can’t fit but too large an area to push a

lawn mower. The current one we have is just limping along.

We would like to finish up the work we started in the Fellowship Hall.

This is the last wish list of item needed to finish the area to make it more

presentable. Monetary donations are always welcome also.

Paint and roller covers (we have enough

brushes) for painting the remainder of the halls

and possibly the office area.

Thank you to those who have already contributed to these projects.

Summer Sunday

Luncheons

Sunday, September 1, 2019 we will have

our monthly Summer Sunday

Luncheon. Please bring a dish to share

and join us for a short time of fellowship

after worship. Look forward to seeing

you there!

At the end of September, we will be collecting items to help

Remnant Café provide showers to those who visit the café and

the items they launder. We will be doing this rather than

providing the Bags of Hope. Below is a list of the items that we

will be collecting. The staff as well as the clients will appreciate

what we are doing.

Shampoo

Conditioner

Body Wash

Razors

Shave Cream

Men’s and Women’s Socks

Men’s and Women’s Underwear

Laundry Soap

Dryer Sheets

OUTREACH SUNDAY

LOVING HANDS MINISTRY Sunday, September 29, 2019 Loving Hands Ministry will

present the message. You won’t want to miss their moving

testimonies. We will be taking an offering for this ministry

in additional to our regular offering.

ZOE EMPOWERS There will also be a representative from Zoe Empowers here

the 29th as well who has been to Zimbabwe and spent time

with our group of children and will to share some

information with us.

Cal Johnston recently called and sends a BIG THANK YOU for all the cards that he received from the Saint James family and all the prayers that were offered on his behalf. Things are going well and he and Pat are looking forward to returning to Florida. They may not be back as early as usual but they are looking forward to getting back to Saint James. Cal sends their love to all!

Shuwa (m) 15 Pardon (m) 18 Godknows (m) 18 Saloom (f) 17 Eusebia (f) 14 Jeremiah (m) 14 Pencilin (f) 12 Egeneta (f) 11 Merlinda (f) 17 Fidelity (f) 16 Secret (m) 12 Irvine (m) 7 Evans (m) 15 Berlinda (f) 12 Potential (m) 15 Albright (m) 19 Shalom (f) 12 Sibongile (f) 10 Lavein (f) 15 Tapiwanashe (m) 18 Trymore (m) 9 Dorothy (f) 8 Popular (m) 14 Vongal (f) 14 Fortunate (f) 18 Lydia (f) 17 Blessed (m) 20 Juliet (f) 16 Aphinos (m) 14 Saymore (m) 19 Vimbisai (f) 12 Sonita (f) 12 Nyasha (m) 12 Sydney (m) 15 Washington (m)16 Anopaishe (m) 8 Simbarashe (m)11 Chiedza (f) 9 Isaiah (m) 11 Winnet (f) 14 Anotidaishe (m) 2 Angeline (f) 21 Ashley (f) 10 Janet (f) 21 Loveness (f) 14 Vanheeden (m) 14 Clayton (m) 7 Kudakwashe (m) 18 Tafara (m) 10 Denver (m) 7 Victoria (f) 9 Elvis (m) 16 Believe (m) 8 Panashe (f) 5 Nyasha (m) 21 Vincent (m) 17 Cliff (m) 5 Nenyasha (f) 2 Paida (f) 16 Tawengwa (m) 20 Amanda (f) 9 Steven (m) 17 Tadiwa (f) 14 Providence (m) 17 Ashley (f) 13 Ben (m) 16 Biggie (m) 18 Nathan (m) 9 Doit (m) 10 Admire (m) 14 Mike (m) 5 Brian (m) 21 Lydia (f) 18 Obey (m) 18 Peter (m) 21 Ruth (f) 10 Bridget (f) 6 Anesu (f) 10 Cosmas (f) 21 Kudzai (f) 10 Brian (m) 4 Aaron (m) 19 Anenyasha (f) 2 Loina (f) 9 Esther (f) 14 Owen (m) 7 Elvin (m) 21 Tadiwanashe (m) 14 Nokutenda (f) 11 Kelly (f) 16 Ryan (m) 4 Tafadzwa (m) 17 Tatenda (m) 8 Ellen (f) 14 Chris (m) 13 Tadiwa (m) 14 Tendai (m) 17 Anne (f) 8 Tadiwa (m) 15 Future (f) 11 Shepherd (m) 19 Margrate (f) 18 Tinotenda (m) 18 Tanaka (m) 5 Mafia (m) 7 Eusin (m) 17 Blessing (m) 17 Charity (f) 5 Crosswell (m) 20 Prisca (f) 14 Tinashe (m) 19 Onward (m) 11 Bruce (m) 8 Talent (f) 9 Maxwell (m) 19 Jasper (m) 11 Tichaona (m) 20 Patrick (m) 5 Tinashe (m) 15 Pamella (f) 13 Omega (f) 8 Tapiwa (m) 14 Erita (f) 3 Perpetua (f) 16 Nichla (f) 7 Shalom ( f) 1 Bothwell (m) 20 Tawanda (m) 12 Charmaine (f) 5 David (m) 12

Tadiwanashe (m) 15 Edwin (m) 18 Abigail (f) 16

Mike (m) 19 Simbarashe (m) 13

ZOE UPDATE

Promotion Empowerment Group, St. Francis, Zimbabwe

Shared Partnership with Saint James UMC and First United

Methodist Church of Sarasota

March 2019 – February 2022 Name List: Before an empowerment group name list is created, Zoe

staff members take time to get to know the youth. They make home visits to

record information about the children, their dependents, and caregivers. They

assess if any emergency interventions are required to alleviate health issues,

abusive conditions, or inadequate shelter. Once they have confirmed who is

eligible for the Zoe program, and have allowed time for the children who are not

interested to drop out and others to join, then the staff creates the name list.

Please note, children joining the Zoe program often have no parents or birth

documentation, and have suffered multiple traumas in their young lives.

Sometimes they are suspicious of outsiders asking questions. For these reasons,

the children occasionally provide erroneous information which we later correct.

On the next page is the list of names and a picture of your specific group.

The names underlined are heads of household, followed by their siblings and

dependents. Although Zoe records both first and second names, we use only first

names in public lists to preserve the privacy of the children in the program. The

ages of the orphans and vulnerable children in the Zoe program range between

infant and college age; however, the youth who is the head of household must

be old enough to manage a small business and so is usually between 14 and 21

years old.

Some of the children live with an elderly grandparent or disabled

caregiver. Most often such arrangements include shelter only and the caregiver

is unable to provide food, education, health care or other support which children

need. Child rights are especially important in such situations so that the children

are not abused.

The children are encouraged and strengthened by the knowledge that their

partner is not only supporting them with resources, but also with prayer and

in the belief that they are capable of great things. Thank you for making this

journey of transformation with them.

they have

SUNDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service

11:00 Summer

Sunday Luncheon

2

7:00 NA 7:00 AA 7:15 Prayer gathering

3 3:30 Yoga 7:00 Lay Leadership

4

5 3:30 Yoga 4:30 DLT

6 Office closed 7:00 AA

7

8 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service

9 6:00 GCCC 7:00 NA 7:00 AA 7:15 Prayer gathering

10 12:30 Messiah Circle at Rose’s home 3:30 Yoga 6:45 Cub Scouts

11 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA

12 3:30 Yoga 4:30 DLT 5:30 DMK Associates 5:30 Village Oaks HOA

13 Office closed 7:00 AA

14 8:45 Booker Elementary School Community Prayer Gathering

15 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service

16 6:00 GGCC 7:00 NA 7:00 AA 7:15 Prayer gathering

17 3:30 Yoga 6:45 Cub Scouts 7:00 Lay Leadership

18

6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA

19 3:30 Yoga 4:30 DLT

20 Office closed 7:00 AA

21

22 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service

23 6:00 GCCC 6:30 Leadership Team 7:00 NA 7:00 AA 7:15 Prayer gathering

24 3:30 Yoga 6:45 Cub Scout Pack Meeting

25

6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA

26 3:30 Yoga 4:30 DLT 6:00 Georgetowne HOA

27 Office closed

7:00 AA

28

29 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service

30 6:00 GCCC 7:00 NA 7:00 AA 7:15 Prayer gathering

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2019

Date Reader Prayer

Warriors Audio Visual

Worship

Welcome Team

Children's

Sunday

School

Communion

Servers

Discovery

Devotion Leader

Counters

Building

Closers

LAWN

TEAM

September 1st

12th Sunday of

Pentecost

Green

Marlene

Sontchi Dave Strait

Dave

Strait

Cyndi

Andrasi

Cecil Mulvaney,

Jamie White

Bill Highberger

Bernice

Highberger

N/A

Judy Snodgrass

Beatriz Lowery

Marcia Mulvaney

Sennie

Lansdowne

9/4

Pastor Shirley

With Communion

Sennie

Lansdowne

Katie

Michalski

Cecil &

Marcia

Mulvaney

9/7

Nueva Vida

September 8th

13th Sunday of

Pentecost

Green

Dave

Strait

Corporate

Prayer

Jamie

White Pat Dixon

Bill Johnson,

Rose Johnson,

The Catalanes

Judy

Snodgrass

Vera

Bellanca

9/11

Dave Strait

Judy

Snodgrass

Marlene

Sontchi

Rose & Bill

Johnson

9/14

Jamie White

Ed & Noah

Catalane

September 15th

14th Sunday of

Pentecost

Green

Melissa

Sandberg

Marcia

Mulvaney

Noah

Catalane

Karen

Kehrli

Kathy Barbour,

Mike Barbour,

Cindi Andrasi,

Beatriz Lowery

Fred Fowler

Cecil

Mulvaney

9/18

Rod Groom

Cyndi

Andrasi

Tina Catalane

Bill

Highberger

9/21

The Haven

September 22nd

15th Sunday of

Pentecost

Green

Pat Dixon Judy

Snodgrass

Rod

Groom

Cyndi

Andrasi

Sennie

Lansdowne,

Jean Flugel,

Vera Bellanca,

Katie Michalski

Bernice

Highberger

Tina

Catalane

9/25

Pat Dixon

Judy

Snodgrass

Karen Kehrli

Jean Flugel

Sennie

Lansdowne

9/28 Dave Strait

Pastor Shirley Rod Groom

September 29th

16th Sunday of

Pentecost

Green

Outreach Sunday

Gary

Sontchi

Cyndi

Andrasi

Dave

Strait Pat Dixon

Cecil Mulvaney,

Katie Michalski

Marcia Mulvaney,

Harvey Howze

Judy

Snodgrass

Vera

Bellanca

10/2

Pastor Shirley

w/ communion

Sennie

Lansdowne

Katie

Michalski

Rod Groom