SJLIFE.COM Magazines are here. Please pick up extra copies in the Welcome Centers and on the tables in the lobby to hand out to friends and neighbours. The SJLIFE.COM Magazines have the Holy Week schedule on the inside cover as well as other great information about our church. Lent/Easter season is one of the best times to invite people to church. We need everyone to pick up a couple of magazines and invite people to come to church with them. We are all called to be evangelist by investing in peoples lives and inviting them to church.
Online Giving: The Finance Committee wants to remind you that we are now offering a new way to give online. Automatic or one time gifts can now be made by going to the church website, www.sjlife.com and clicking on the Online Giving button on the left. Online giving will eliminate the need for remembering your check book every Sunday or when out of town for vacation. This systematic and consistent giving helps in budgeting for the numerous needs of our ministries. Online giving…check it out.
Contemporary Chorus:
Come sing with the contemporary chorus this Sunday March 7th!
Practice is Wednesday night - contact Vaughn for more details
The Lighthouse Ministry at Saint James United Methodist Church for Our Friends with Special Needs.
PALS (Partners Appointed by the Lord) are needed immediately to work with the members who need assistance during Sunday School. PALS will be assigned “friends” and schedules will be provided. Please consider volunteering and being trained for this much needed ministry. For more information, please contact Chris Henderson 215-0427, Merrily York 239-8302 or Jeana Prim 215-3734 who will oversee this ministry. You may also sign up on your blue card in your bulletin.
A Life-Sized Replica of the Tabernacle Returns:
Volunteers needed to help with the Rebuilding of the Ancient Tabernacle:
March 9 & March 11 – 9:00-3:00 – Ladies needed to help sew the Holy Place and Holy of Holies at Pam Miller’s home 8955 Vaughn Road. For information contact Pam at momstechnonow@hotmail.com or 272-7413.
Night Watchmen are needed for 2 weeks to stay at the church from 9:00pm to 6:00 am to watch over the Tabernacle. If you are interested in serving as a watchman contact Grady Springer at 315-1498 or gspringer@adem.state.al.us.
Tour Guides & Tabernacle Greeters are needed each day for 2 hour shifts beginning at 9:00am – 9:00pm. If you are Jennifer Aughtman at 213-0197 or Ann Pemberton at 546-3744.
March 26 & 27 will be workdays to put up the Tabernacle. All are welcome to come and help.
Training for all volunteers serving at Tour Guides and Greeters will be March 24 6:30-7:15 pm in the Café.
Please contact Janeese if you have any questions.
FAMILY PROMISE:
Assists families in the area to transition from homelessness to stability and independence. March 13-20 Saint James UMC will host homeless families. We need volunteers and donations of sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, towels, etc. Bring donations to the Vaughn Road Welcome Center next to the library. There will be a large bin to put them in.
Training Session February 25th @ 6:00 for anyone wanting to spend the night during Family Promise. Volunteers get a 1 day free pass to Disney World!
Blankets needed.
Wednesday Night Supper:
Hamburgers, French Fries, Cole Slaw, & Dessert
Youth:
WNRF—Night of Worship, 6:15-7:15
Servant Saturday – March 6, meet at the church 8:30 a.m.
SNO- 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Children’s Ministry:
A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped with the Confirmation Retreat. You made it a tremendous success.
God's ZONE is asking for folks to save their clear plastic bottles (i.e. water) with their lids. We will use them for VBS. Containers will be out in the children's area for drop off.
VBS surveys have been tallied and (drum roll) - 3 days won! VBS will be June 21-23. Ahoy Maties!
Confirmation Sunday is this Sunday during the 11:00 Contemporary service. If you are a parent of a confirmand and have questions, call Cindy Stafford @ 481-0735.
No SNAG on Sunday, March 14 due to the spring break holiday
After much thought, deliberation among staff and parents, and prayer, it has been decided and approved that the 6th will become part of the St. James Middle School ministry. More information will follow regarding parents' meetings, middle school ministry events and schedule. They will NOT officially move up until May 16th.
Celebrate Recovery: Meets every Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the Korean Building behind the Rock House. All are invited.
New Members:
Charlotte Ball
Carlyle Belton
Kimberly Chamberlain
Andrew Cole-Tyson
Brian Corbett; Ty
Emory Erb
Melissa Gilmore
Matthew & Vanessa Krasnowiecki; Sarah, Emma, Matthew, Luke
PALS (Partners Appointed by the Lord) are needed immediately to work with the members who need assistance during Sunday School. PALS will be assigned “friends” and schedules will be provided. Please consider volunteering and being trained for this much needed ministry. For more information, please contact Chris Henderson 215-0427, Merrily York 239-8302 or Jeana Prim 215-3734 who will oversee this ministry. You may also sign up on your blue card in your bulletin.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,” Mark 10:14
A Life-Sized Replica of the Tabernacle Returns:
A few years ago we erected a life-size tabernacle for our church family and the River Region on the front lawn of our church. The tabernacle stayed open 24/7 for several weeks. Hundreds of individuals, churches and schools came from around the Region! This is a wonderful outreach during the Holy Week season. However, this does require a lot of volunteers both in labor, set up and in individuals needed to oversee the tabernacle throughout the day. We also need men who would be willing to be watchmen during the night hours. If you are interested in being a tour guide, training will be held prior to the opening of the Tabernacle to our community. The significance of the tabernacle is so beautiful as the Father lays out for us how to come into a personal and intimate relationship with Him. The Tabernacle was a foreshadowing of our Lord and Savior who was to come!
If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact Janeese at 481-0731 or dcapps@sjlife.com or Pam Miller at momstechnonow@hotmail.com.
Opening of the Tabernacle for our church family will be on Palm Sunday, March 28
Saint James In-Depth:
If you are new to Saint James and have been looking to get more involved we will be having our next 2 week In-Depth Class on March 24 & 31. In this class taught by Lester Spencer you will find out everything about Saint James' past, present and future.
FAMILY PROMISE:
Assists families in the area to transition from homelessness to stability and independence. March 13-20 Saint James UMC will host homeless families. We need volunteers and donations of sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, towels, etc. Bring donations to the Vaughn Road Welcome Center next to the library. There will be a large bin to put them in.
WNRF—Small groups 6:15-7:15. Make sure you’re here and a part of what God’s doing!
Friday, Feb.26th, Bebo Norman Concert at St. James
SNO- 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Children’s Ministry:
Thank you to all the children who sang this Sunday. You were AWESOME. A special thank you to the children who stayed (and their parents who let them) to sing @ 11:00; your performance was enjoyed by all.
CR10 is this weekend for all our Confirmands. We'll see you at 5:30 on Friday. Remember NO ELECTRONICS (cell phones, iPod touches, iPods, DS's, etc.) 3. There will be a parents meeting in the Zone, for 5th & 6th grade parents, to decide if the 6th grade will become part of the St. James Middle School Ministry.
February 28, Parent’s Meeting, 9:30, in the Zone, to decide if the 6th grade will become part of the Middle School Ministry.
Sunday, March 7th is Confirmation Sunday @ the 11:00 contemporary service.
No SNAG on Sunday, March 14th because of Spring Break.
SJ Soccer:
Every Saturday in April we will be playing soccer. All kids ages 4-10 are invited to play. There will be no cost. We will have a field for every age then have a practice/training session then split the kids up and play a game. If you have any questions or would like to help out email bgoode@sjlife.com
Celebrate Recovery: Meets every Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the Korean Building behind the Rock House. All are invited.
This Wednesday, February 17th, come & go Communion Service, Traditional Sanctuary
Friday night, Feb 26th at 7pm Bebo Norman will be in concert at St. James with Allen Levi.
You will not want to miss this event! Tickets are available in our bookstore for $15. St James house band will open the night of worship in our partnership with Young Life. Hope to see you there!
SJ Life Group Opportunities
We want to encourage the small groups to consider participating in our church-wide challenge of committing to pray for 40 days and fast one day during the Lenton Season. This will be in conjunction with our new message series “24 Hours – That Changed the World”. There is a sign up table in the church lobby through Sunday, February 21 and we would like every group to consider taking 1 day to fast together.
We want to encourage you to participate in our come & go Ash Wednesday Communion Service on February 17th. The service is from 5:30-7:30 pm. Last year many groups came together as a group to this service.
Tabernacle returns. A few years ago we erected a life-size tabernacle for our church family and the River Region on the front lawn of our church. The tabernacle stayed open 24/7 for several weeks. Hundreds of individuals, churches and schools came from around the Region! This is a wonderful outreach during the Holy Week season. However, this does require a lot of volunteers both in labor, set up and in individuals needed to oversee the tabernacle throughout the day. We also need men who would be willing to be watchmen during the night hours. If you are interested in being a tour guide, training will be held prior to the opening of the Tabernacle to our community. The significance of the tabernacle is so beautiful as the Father lays out for us how to come into a personal and intimate relationship with Him. The Tabernacle was a foreshadowing of our Lord and Savior who was to come!
If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact Janeese at 481-0731 or dcapps@sjlife.com or Pam Miller at 272-7413.
An organizational meeting will be held Sunday, February 21 @ 4:00 in Guest Central.
Opening of the Tabernacle for our church family is planned for Palm Sunday, March 28.
Saint James In-Depth:
If you are new to Saint James and have been looking to get more involved we will be having our next 2 week In-Depth Class on February 17 & 24th. In this class taught by Lester Spencer you will find out everything about Saint James' past, present and future.
FAMILY PROMISE
Assists families in the area to transition from homelessness to stability and independence. March 13-20 Saint James UMC will host homeless families. We need volunteers and donations of sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, towels, etc. Bring donations to the Vaughn Road Welcome Center next to the library. There will be a large bin to put them in.
Training Session February 25th @ 6:00 for anyone wanting to spend the night during Family Promise. Volunteers get a 1 day free pass to Disney World!
Blankets needed.
Wednesday Night Supper:
Meat Loaf, mashed potatoes, lima beans, rolls & dessert.
In-Depth:
If you are new to Saint James and have been looking to get more involved we will be having our next 2 week In-Depth Class on February 17 & 24th. In this class taught by Lester Spencer you will find out everything about Saint James' past, present and future.
Youth:
WNRF—small groups 6:15-7:15. Make sure you’re here and a part of what God’s doing!
SNO- 5:00-7:00 p.m.
PURITY RETREAT—FEBRUARY 19-20—GIRLS ONLY—HERE @ ST. JAMES. $15. ANN PEMBERTON IS OUR SPEAKER. SIGN-UP IMMEDIATELY BY CONTACTING JEREMY, LUV, OR KATIE AT THE CHURCH. ALSO, CHECK OUT MORE DETAILS @ SJUPRISING.COM.
Children’s Ministry:
February 21, All Children sing in both Contemporary Services, 9:30 and 11:00. We need their children to stay for the first 10 minutes of the 11:00 service.
February 28, Parent’s Meeting, 9:30, in the Zone, to decide if the 6th grade will become part of the Middle School Ministry.
Celebrate Recovery: Meets every Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the Korean Building behind the Rock House. All are invited.
Assists families in the area to transition from homelessness to stability and independence. March 13-20 Saint James UMC will host homeless families. We need volunteers and donations of sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, towels, etc. Bring donations to the Vaughn Road Welcome Center next to the library. There will be a large bin to put them in. If you would like to volunteer with FP contact Karen Gallahar @ karen.gallahar@morgankeegan.com
Training Session February 25th @ 6:00 for anyone wanting to spend the night during Family Promise. Volunteers get a 1 day free pass to Disney World!
Volunteers are needed to help in the café on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in serving, please call Laura Faile, 481-0736, to sign up.
Youth:
WNRF—We’re kicking off our brand new small groups this Wednesday night from 6:15-7:15. Make sure you’re here and a part of what God’s doing!
SNO—Valentine’s Day Dance— Come dressed in your 70’s & 80’s clothes as we kick off our Purity Series (ironic I know) with a full-on dance from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in the youth room. Bring your date or a friend, the dance is free and we’ll have refreshments and door prizes! We’ve got a dance floor, free food, lights, and everything else! 5-8 pm this Sunday night!
PURITY RETREAT—FEBRUARY 19-20—GIRLS ONLY—HERE @ ST. JAMES. $15. ANN PEMBERTON IS OUR SPEAKER. SIGN-UP IMMEDIATELY BY CONTACTING JEREMY, LUV, OR KATIE AT THE CHURCH. ALSO, CHECK OUT MORE DETAILS @ SJUPRISING.COM.
Children’s Ministry:
February 14. No SNAG due to Monday holiday, no Confirmation class
February 15 HolidayFebruary 21, All Children sing in both Contemporary Services, 9:30 and 11:00
February 28, Parent’s Meeting, 9:30, in the Zone, to decide if the 6th grade will become part of the Middle School Ministry.
March 7-Confirmation Sunday, 11:00 Contemporary Service
March 14 - NoSNAG
Be sure to go here to vote on our Summer VBS Schedule. We need your advice.
Celebrate Recovery: Meets every Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the Korean Building behind the Rock House. All are invited.
Saint James In-Depth:
If you are new to Saint James and have been looking to get more involved we will be having our next 2 week In-Depth Class on February 17 & 24th. In this class taught by Lester Spencer you will find out everything about Saint James' past, present and future.
Saint James put together almost 1000 health kits this last week and they have already been shipped out! Thank you all so much for stepping up and helping meet this need.
Wednesday Night Supper:
Spagetti & Meatballs with salad, bread and dessert
Café:
Volunteers are needed to help in the café on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in serving, please call Laura Faile, 481-0736, to sign up.
Young at Heart:
Tuesday, February 9th, noon, Valentine Theme, special music by Mike & Nelda Goodson, accompanied by Guy Johnson, cost $10.
FAMILY PROMISE assists families in the area to transition from homelessness to stability and independence. March 13-20 Saint James UMC will host homeless families. We need volunteers and donations of sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, towels, etc. Bring donations to the Vaughn Road Welcome Center next to the library. There will be a large bin to put them in.
SUPER BOWL PARTY! Sunday, Feb.7th, 5:00. Food, Games, Football & Fun!! Bring a friend!
Children’s Ministry:
February 7, Confirmation Classes begin, 11:00, Room 5007
February 14. No SNAG due to Monday, February 15 Holiday
February 21, All Children sing in both Contemporary Services, 9:30 and 11:00
February 28, Parent’s Meeting, 9:30, In the Zone, to decide if the 6th grade will become part of the Middle School Ministry.
Celebrate Recovery: Meets every Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the Korean Building behind the Rock House. All are invited.
Saint James In-Depth:
If you are new to Saint James and have been looking to get more involved we will be having our next 2 week In-Depth Class on February 17 & 24th. In this class taught by Lester Spencer you will find out everything about Saint James' past, present and future.
Saint James is responding to the urgent need that UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) has to deliver health kits to the area devastated by the recent earthquake in Haiti. All supplies will be brought to the church between now and next Thursday morning. We will then assemble the kits Thursday night, January 28 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until we finish.
You may donate all items needed for the kits or several of one specific item or a number of different items on the list. You may also donate money for supplies and/or shipping the items to Louisiana.
According to the UMCOR website, “UMCOR Supply Kits help to care for the most vulnerable people during times of crisis. They also help to sustain everyday life by providing basic necessities to people who lack ready access to essential supplies. These kits provide vital support for the work UMCOR does throughout the world. By donating kit supplies or financial gifts to purchase the supplies, you make a direct, tangible difference in sustaining people's lives”
Health Kit Items Value: estimated $12 per kit
Place these items inside a sealed one-gallon plastic bag.
1 hand towel (15" x 25" up to 17" x 27", No kitchen towels)
1 washcloth
1 comb (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized)
1 nail file or fingernail clippers (no emery boards or toenail clippers)
1 bath-size bar of soap (3 oz. and up)
1 toothbrush (single brushes only in original wrapper, No child-size brushes)
6 adhesive plastic strip sterile bandages
$1.00 to purchase toothpaste (NOTE: UMCOR Sager Brown is now purchasing toothpaste in bulk to be added to health kits before shipping to ensure that the product does not expire before they are sent.)
Important Kit Assembly Information:
All items included in kits must be NEW items.
All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items-nothing more.
Do NOT include any personal notes, money or additional materials in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.
For more information, you can e-mail Scooter Leonard at scooter@sjlife.com or call the church at 277-3037.
Wednesday Night Supper:
Baked chicken with cream sauce, wild rice, green beans, rolls & dessert
Café:
Volunteers are needed to help in the café on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in serving, please call Laura Faile, 481-0736, to sign up.
Young at Heart:
Tuesday, February 9th, noon, Valentine Theme, special music by Mike & Nelda Goodson, accompanied by Guy Johnson, cost $10.
FAMILY PROMISE assists families in the area to transition from homelessness to stability and independence. March 13-20 Saint James UMC will host homeless families. We need volunteers and donations of sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, towels, etc. Bring donations to the Vaughn Road Welcome Center next to the library. There will be a large bin to put them in.
Youth:
WNRF – 6:15-7:15 P.M. Bible Study/Small Groups
Bible Studies – Sundays at 9:30
SNO – 5:00-7:00 P.M.
High School & Middle School.
Blogs:
Jeremy Smith- recklesslyloved.com
Mike Rollins –dominatingtheobvious.blogspot.com
Woods Lisenby – compellingconvos.blogspot.com
SUPER BOWL PARTY! Sunday, Feb.7th, 5:00. Food, Games, Football & Fun!! Bring a friend!
Children’s Ministry:
January 31, Baby Recognition, 11:00, Contemporary Service
February 7, Valentine Tea Benefit for the Montgomery Humane Society, 2:30-3:30, GAP building
February 7, Confirmation Classes begin, 11:00, Room 5007
February 14. No SNAG due to Monday, February 15 Holiday
February 21, All Children sing in both Contemporary Services, 9:30 and 11:00
February 28, Parent’s Meeting, 9:30, In the Zone, to decide if the 6th grade will become part of the Middle School Ministry.
Celebrate Recovery: Meets every Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the Korean Building behind the Rock House. All are invited.
Wednesday, January 20th, 6:15 p.m. in Guest Central. You are invited to dinner as well. Call Brad Goode to sign up, 481-0742.
The next classes will be February 17th & 24th.
Café:
Volunteers are needed to help in the café on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in serving, please call Laura Faile, 481-0736, to sign up.
Wednesday Night Supper:
Mexican Pile-On, Chips & Dessert
FAMILY PROMISE assists families in the area to transition from homelessness to stability and independence. March 13-20 Saint James UMC will host homeless families. We need volunteers and donations of sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, towels, etc. Bring donations to the Vaughn Road Welcome Center next to the library. There will be a large bin to put them in.
Youth:
WNRF – 6:15-7:15 P.M. Bible Study/Small Groups
Bible Studies – Sundays at 9:30
SNO THIS SUNDAY!!!– 5:00-7:00 P.M.
High School
Middle School.
Blogs:
Jeremy Smith- recklesslyloved.com
Mike Rollins –dominatingtheobvious.blogspot.com
Woods Lisenby – compellingconvos.blogspot.com
Winter Rhema Bible Study: FOR WOMEN & MEN“Boot Camp”
A study on getting us spiritually in shape to conquer spiritual battles that we face in our families, marriages & personally. We will study God’s life changing truths as God “trains our hands for war and our fingers for battle” Ps. 144:1. A great soldier will use the weapons God has given us “to fight the good fight, to finish the race and keep the faith” II Tim 4:7
Tuesdays: Jan 12 - Mar 2 9:30 am or 6:30 pm
Register Today for only $15
Children’s Ministry:
Jan. 31, Baby Recognition Sunday, 11:00 Contemporary Service
Feb 7, first Sunday of Confirmation classes for 6th graders, 11:00 in Room 5007
Celebrate Recovery: Meets every Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the Korean Building behind the Rock House. All are invited.
Lay Speaker Training:If you are interested in becoming a certified Lay Speaker in the United Methodist Church you can download this application.
If you have any questions about being a layspeaker feel free to contact Walter Albritton at walbritton@sjlife.com
CUBA MISSION TEAM
Please continue to be in prayer for our Cuba Mission team that should be landing in Cuba today!
Wednesday, January 13th, 6:15 p.m. in Guest Central. You are invited to dinner as well. Call Brad Goode to sign up, 481-0742.
Café:
Volunteers are needed to help in the café on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in serving, please call Laura Faile, 481-0736, to sign up.
FAMILY PROMISE assists families in the area to transition from homelessness to stability and independence. March 13-20 Saint James UMC will host homeless families. We need volunteers and donations of sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, towels, etc. Bring donations to the Vaughn Road Welcome Center next to the library. There will be a large bin to put them in.
Youth:
Winter Retreat – This Friday-Sunday, January 15th-17th, be here by 4:00 p.m. Friday
WNRF – 6:15-7:15 P.M. Night of Worship
Bible Studies – Sundays at 9:30
NO SNO – 5:00-7:00 P.M.
High School
Middle School.
Blogs:
Jeremy Smith- recklesslyloved.com
Mike Rollins –dominatingtheobvious.blogspot.com
Woods Lisenby – compellingconvos.blogspot.com
Winter Rhema Bible Study: FOR WOMEN & MEN“Boot Camp”
A study on getting us spiritually in shape to conquer spiritual battles that we face in our families, marriages & personally. We will study God’s life changing truths as God “trains our hands for war and our fingers for battle” Ps. 144:1. A great soldier will use the weapons God has given us “to fight the good fight, to finish the race and keep the faith” II Tim 4:7
Tuesdays: Jan 12 - Mar 2 9:30 am or 6:30 pm
Register Today for only $15
Children’s Ministry:
No SNAG on Sunday, January 17th.
Baby Recognition Sunday - January 31st @ 11:00 Contemporary Service.
Sunday, February 7th - first Sunday of Confirmation in room 5007.
If spending time with little ones is your thing, please see Kari, Stacy or Cindy about becoming a Sunday school teacher. We have 3 Sunday school classes that don't have teachers.
DON"T FORGET - the VBS survey on www.sjlife.com (bottom of opening page). Make your opinion heard.
Fiancial Peace University Class:
Begins January 13, Wednesdays from 6-8 pm
This life-changing program teaches you how to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. FinancialPeace University (FPU) consists of a 12-week video curriculum—taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey. Financial Peace University is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor, informative financial advice and biblical messages. Topics covered include, how to save, prepare budgets, consumer awareness, real estate, insurance, investments, and so much more. More than one million families have already had their lives changed by attending FPU with the average family paying off over $5,000 worth of debt during the 12 week period. Course is $100/couple and nursery is provided. Classes begin the 13th of January, each Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Scholarships are provided if needed. Everyone can learn from this class, but the best part is that it also enables you to provide resources for so many of those who desperately need financial assistance. Sign up today by calling Dianne at 481-0731.
Celebrate Recovery: Meets every Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the Korean Building behind the Rock House. All are invited.
Assists families in the area to transition from homelessness to stability and independence. March 13-20 Saint James UMC will host homeless families. We need volunteers and donations of sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, towels, etc. Bring donations to the Vaughn Road Welcome Center next to the library. There will be a large bin to put them in.
Youth:
WNRF – 6:15-7:15 P.M. Bible Study
Bible Studies – Sundays at 9:30
SNO – 5:00-7:00 P.M.
High School
Middle School.
Blogs:
Jeremy Smith- recklesslyloved.com
Mike Rollins –dominatingtheobvious.blogspot.com
Woods Lisenby – compellingconvos.blogspot.com
SJ Life Group Registration :
Sunday - January 3rd& Sunday - January 10th
If you have not joined a small group yet and would like to, we will have a registration table set up in the church lobby on the dates above where someone will assist you in finding the right group for you.
SJ Life groups will resume meeting the week of January 10.
Winter Rhema Bible Study: FOR WOMEN & MEN“Boot Camp”
A study on getting us spiritually in shape to conquer spiritual battles that we face in our families, marriages & personally. We will study God’s life changing truths as God “trains our hands for war and our fingers for battle” Ps. 144:1. A great soldier will use the weapons God has given us “to fight the good fight, to finish the race and keep the faith” II Tim 4:7
Tuesdays: Jan 12 - Mar 2 9:30 am or 6:30 pm
Register Today for only $15
Children’s Ministry:
SNAG resumes on January 10, 2010
The parents of 5th and 6th graders will meet in the Zone @ 9:30 on January 10th to discuss whether or not the 6th graders will become part of St. James' Middle School Ministry.
Wednesday evening programming resumes on January 13th.
Baby Recognition service is January 31st @ the 11:00 Contemporary service.
Parents please go to www.sjlife.com and take the VBS Survey at the bottom of the front page.
Fiancial Peace University Class:
Begins January 13, Wednesdays from 6-8 pm
This life-changing program teaches you how to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. FinancialPeace University (FPU) consists of a 12-week video curriculum—taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey. Financial Peace University is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor, informative financial advice and biblical messages. Topics covered include, how to save, prepare budgets, consumer awareness, real estate, insurance, investments, and so much more. More than one million families have already had their lives changed by attending FPU with the average family paying off over $5,000 worth of debt during the 12 week period. Course is $100/couple and nursery is provided. Classes begin the 13th of January, each Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Scholarships are provided if needed. Everyone can learn from this class, but the best part is that it also enables you to provide resources for so many of those who desperately need financial assistance. Sign up today by calling Dianne at 481-0731.
Saint James In-Depth:
If you are new to Saint James and are looking to get more involved or just find out a little more info about who we are In-Depth is for you. This class taught by Lester Spencer our Sr. Pastor will cover everything you need to know. Next class is January 13 & 20 from 6:15-7:30. For more info or to register email Brad: bgoode@sjlife.com
Celebrate Recovery: Meets every Wed., 6:30 p.m. in the Korean Building behind the Rock House. All are invited.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This is the covenant service and prayer we shared on December 27th in contemporary worship. Many of you have called and e-mailed requesting a copy. I encourage each of you to print it, sign it and put it in a place that will remind you of the covenant between you and God. I know God will be faithful to His promises. My prayer is that we will be as well in 2010.
In Christ,
Vaughn
WESLEY'S COVENANT SERVICE INVITATION:
We are called to commit ourselves to Christ as his servants and to give ourselves to him, that we may belong to Him. Christ has many services to be done. Some are more easy and honorable, others are more difficult and disgraceful. Some are suitable to our inclinations and interests, others are contrary to both. In some we may please Christ and please ourselves, but then there are other works where we cannot please Christ except by denying ourselves. It is necessary, therefore, that we consider what it means to be a servant of Christ. Christ will be the Savior of none but his servants. He is the source of all salvation to those who obey. Christ will have no servants except by consent; Christ will not accept anything except full consent to all that he requires. Christ will be all in all, or he will be nothing and we confirm this by a holy covenant.
A covenant in Biblical times was...walking through the split lamb (passover)
Let us, therefore, go through Christ, & pray: Invitation to pray on bended knee as able
God you know our hearts and the many things that seek to crowd you out of your proper first place in our lives. We have allowed many idols to reign supreme and/or hold us hostage. Today, we ask you to reestablish your kingdom on earth and let it begin with your rightful reigning in our hearts. Now I ask you to repeat this covenant prayer after me Lord, let me be your servant...under your command... I will no longer be my own... I will give up myself...to your will in all things... I will be satisfied that you...will give me my place and work... Lord, make me what you will... I put myself fully into your hands... put me to doing...put me to suffering... let me be employed for you...or laid aside for you...let me be full...let me be empty... let me have all things...let me have nothing... I freely and with a willing heart... give it all to your pleasure and disposal... AMEN!
