11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, Maryland 20854
web: http://stjamespotomac.org
email: office@stjamespotomac.org
fax: 301-762-4076
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11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, Maryland 20854 |
church office: 301-762-8040 web: http://stjamespotomac.org email: office@stjamespotomac.org fax: 301-762-4076 |
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News and Notes News and Notes is sent out from the church office weekly (usually on Thursdays) in the form of an email to the whole parish. The contents of the email are also posted here. If you would like to receive parish-wide emails directly, you may add your email address to our mailing list by using our online email sign-up form (select "Email Sign-Up" in the menu to the left). Note: Phone numbers and email addresses of parishioners are not listed on the website. Call the church office if you do not have a church directory.
In This Issue:
The calendar of parish events is attached.
A THOUGHT TO PONDER
Cindy Baskin, rector
A Thought to Ponder
In one of our Eucharistic prayers, there
is a line that reads: “Open our eyes
to see your hand at work in the world
about us” (Eucharistic Prayer C, BCP,
page 372). In a daily devotional guide
that I like to use there is also a line
that reads: “My Lord, you shall speak
to me in the events of this new day that
is beginning.” In yet another
devotional guide, I find the line,
“May I find You in everything and
everyone I meet.” These three prayers
speak to the same theme: God is active
in the events of our lives – not just
occasionally, but everyday. The problem
is we don’t always recognize God’s
activity in our lives, often assuming
that such occurrences are simple luck,
mere coincidence, or just an unusual
happenstance. I wonder what would happen
if we began to be more intentional about
looking for God’s actions in our lives
each day. What stories might we have to
tell?
One way to become more intentional in “opening our eyes see God’s hand at work” in and around us is to take a few moments each evening just before bed to review the day. Look for those moments when God seemed active or present; identify those moments and then give thanks. Try this simple process for a few days and see what happens. THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES'
St. James' Ringers at the 11:15 a.m.
Service
The St. James' Ringers will play a
prelude at the 11:15 a.m. service this
Sunday, February 5. They will also
play a bell enhancement by Newton Lewis
for the Sanctus we usually sing at that
service.
Adult Christian Ed This Sunday
9:15 Adult Forum, Parish Hall Library
The 9:15 Forum will continue its study of
Common Theological Questions with the
topic "What Happens When We
Sin?" While the topics are
titled simply, the lessons are both
informative and thought-provoking. All
are welcome.
Sunday Morning Bible Study on AMOS with The Rev. Cindy Baskin
This week: Amos, Chapter 5 -6 in
Room 106, lower level of the parish hall.
The Contemporary Issues and
Christianity discussion will complete
its three week discussion this Sunday on
"how can we respond in a Christian
way to people on the streets asking us for
money?" in the parish hall Meeting
Room. For more information, email james@stjamespotomac.org
Seniors Luncheon, Tuesday, February 7
John J. McCarthy, Esq., Montgomery County
State's Attorney will be the featured
speaker at the Seniors Luncheon next
Tuesday, Feb. 7, so the time to make your
reservation is NOW. Contact Sarah Padgett.
Invite a guest and make a
reservation for him/her, too. Only
$10 per person for lunch.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Year End Giving Statements Have Been
Mailed!
The 2011 Year End Giving Statements were
mailed on Tuesday, January 24. If
you have not received yours, please email
the Treasurer at Treasurer@stjamespotomac.org
or call the church office at 301-762-8040.
Once you have your statement
in hand, please open the envelope and
check it over to make sure that it is
correct. Don't just put it
in the pile of income tax
"stuff" and open it on April 14!
It is much easier to get corrections
made earlier than later!!
Jail Ministry Needs Help
A strong person is needed to transport
cases of Bibles from St. James' office to
the Rockville detention center (about one
mile from the church) several times a
year. It is a great blessing to pass
out Bibles at the jail, and we have cases
of new Bibles provided through our Mission
& Outreach ministry. Anyone who
could help out during the day on a
Thursday, one or more times a year, please
contact the church office at 301.762.8040
/ office@stjamespotomac.org.
Phone Line Repaired
The phone line problem has been fixed.
You may call the church office at
the usual number 301.762.8040
now.
COMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES'
Guest Preacher Next Sunday, February 12
World Mission Sunday will be celebrated
at St. James' next Sunday, February 12.
The Episcopal Church sponsors
"appointed missionaries" who
spend years serving in other Anglican
dioceses, there is also an extraordinary
experience available to young adults in
the Episcopal Church: to spend a year
doing international missionary work in
the Young Adult Service Corps. At
each of the morning services on Feb. 12,
a guest preacher who served as a
volunteer in the YASC will join us to
preach and a discussion in the
Contemporary Issues and Christianity
class during the Christian Formation
time. Please join us for this day
sponsored by our own Mission and
Outreach Commission.
Valentine Plant Sale Next Sunday,
February 12
Our beautiful cyclamens will be back for
sale in the parish hall after services.
Parent Meeting Next Sunday, February
12, 10:15 a.m., Church Lower Level
Attention: Parents of pre-school and
school-aged children, we want to hear from
you about your experience of our Sunday
School and youth programs and our worship
services. We want to hear your suggestions
and solicit your help in improving our
programs for children and youth. Please
join us in the undercroft next Sunday,
February 12 at 10:15 a.m. So that
all parents can attend, the FOLK Group and
the Spirituality of Parenting Group will
not meet next Sunday.
Shrove Tuesday Pancakes, Feb. 21
The Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group
under the leadership of chef Roger
East will serve a traditional
pancake/sausage dinner on Tuesday
February 21 2012 6:00 - 7:00
p.m. in the parish hall. Donations
and “cook’s helpers” welcome.
See you in the parish hall. For
more information contact chef Roger.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Coffee House--Friday, February 10, 7-10
PM, Lutheran Church of the Cross, 12801
Falls Road, Rockville.
The Coffee House has been organized by
Mark Lively, husband of our vestry member
Tracy Lively. Ask Bill and Doris
Wallace about their experience in January.
MISCELLANEOUS
Do you have two hours to spare once a week
or a couple of times a month? Or,
are you willing to be on call if needed
(only if you're available, of course)?
The church office needs some
friendly, helpful people to help answer
the phones, welcome visitors, and assist
with miscellaneous office duties. Call
or email us at 301.762.8040
/ office@stjamespotomac.org
to volunteer or for more information.
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