St James' News and Notes

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Adult Forum, Sunday, THIS Sunday, September 5, 9:15 am in the Parish Hall

Join us THIS Sunday for the final installment of our summer reading series of C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity! You can participate even if you haven't attended the past forums. This week we discuss “New Life in Christ” (Book 4 Chapters 8 and 9). On September 12 a new Adult Forum series will begin. Adult Forums are held at 9:15 on Sunday mornings in the parish hall, and all are welcome.

Seniors Luncheon, Tuesday, September 7

Seniors, friends, and neighbors: have you been wondering what your should do with your finances, investments, etc. before the end of the year? Invite a friend and come hear Glen Buco, a renowned financial investment expert at 11:30 am on Tuesday, September 7 in the undercroft. Call Sarah Padgett so we will know how much pulled barbecue to order. See you there!

Spiritual Formation Opportunities Beginning Sunday, September 12

9:15 am Adult Forum: Embracing an Adult Faith

Location: Parish Hall Meeting Room

10:05 am Building Connections Options

Current Events and the Gospel

Location: Parish Hall Library

The Spirituality of Parenting

Location: PH Lower Level (SJCS) Room 105

Diapers and Devotion

Location: Church Lower Level, Children’s Chapel

Divine Secrets of St. James’

Location: Church Main Level, Flower Room

Bible Study Potpourri

Location: PH Lower Level (SJCS), Room 106

Fall Plant Sale - Sunday, September 12

Beautiful healthy mums for sale in the parish hall after services.

Sunday School Registration

We are starting to collect registration forms for Sunday School for the 2010-2011 season. Please fill out the Sunday School Registration Form electronically or paper forms and return them to the church office by THIS Sunday, September 5th. This fall Children's Chapel will be offered during the 9:15 service for 4/5-year-olds and Sunday School classes will be from 10:05-10:50 for infants through middle school. Nursery will be available from 9:00 to 12:30 for infants through 3 years old.

Sunday School Teachers Wanted!!

We are starting to gather teachers for the fall Sunday school classes. We need teachers for preschool, 2-3's class and the elementary classes. Please email Debbie at with contact information if you are interested or available to help. We also need volunteers for Nursery and the toddlers class. There are volunteer sheets in the undercroft to sign up for upcoming dates.

Attention Parents of K-2nd Graders

Beginning September 12, we will be forming a new Children’s Choir for our younger children. For more information, contact Michael Brown.

Do you like to Visit and Pray?

St. James' visits three local nursing homes on Wednesday mornings.

We would like YOU to be part of the team.

You can try it out for a week. Just ask.

For information, call Alice Morrison.

Children's Corner

St. James' has a Children's Corner near the choir loft during worship now. This is a quiet area for young children to stretch out during the service. If you have questions, please contact Jack Linehan or Jennifer Nordin.

The New Fall Program for the Fellowship Coffee Hour

The new Fellowship Hour is enjoying success and is being well received by parishioners. We now have additional time to visit with each other so please stop by for a few minutes just to say “hello” or better yet, plan to stay awhile, enjoy refreshments and conversation. It is a splendid time to meet new people and renew friendships. Our Fellowship basket donations need to cover the cost of the new program. If you have refreshments, please contribute as generously as you are able. We look forward to sharing this hospitality with all of you, our St. James’ family!

Something New -- for expectant or new parents!
We've had a wide variety of donations to our rummage sale, but this is a first: store credit of $84.79 at BuyBuyBABY, located on Rockville Pike at Congressional shopping center. If you plan some shopping there and could use this, please call Don Schuessler.

Giant Cards and Magruders Certificates

Thank you to everyone who have been faithfully buying grocery cards to help us raise funds. We hope that when everyone's back from vacation, our sales will soar. Cards are sold after services on Sunday. You may also get them from the office during the week.

Save Those Cartridges (Ink or Toner)

Two bucks. That is what they are worth to St. James’. When we buy our office supplies (and there are a lot of them!), the vendor gives us a credit of $2 for each used cartridge we turn in. There is a box for them in the outer office. Bring them on Sunday. Think of it as easy stewardship! Thank you.

Enjoy a day of golf and benefit area youth!

Players needed for Youth for Christ Golf-a-thon

The Montgomery County & Central Maryland Youth for Christ chapters will be holding their 9th annual Mike Bowles Memorial Golf-a-thon at Worthington Manor Golf Club in Urbana, Maryland on Tuesday, October 5th. This fundraising event includes 36 holes of golf, prizes, gifts, breakfast, lunch and dinner and also a lot of fun & fellowship with other Christian men and women. The Golf-a-thon benefits the YFC ministries dedicated to making positive changes in the lives of our area teens. Please call the YFC office at (301) 519-9020 for information or email: yfc@yfcmc.org.

Free Heart Health Screenings at Washington Adventist Hospital

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 1-4 pm. You must be 50 years old and have one of the following: high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, a family history of or diagnosed coronary artery disease, or be a smoker. Three tests will be offered: (1) Stroke/Carotid Artery disease: ultrasound evaluation of the carotid arteries that screens for buildup of fatty plaque - the leading cause of strokes. (2) Peripheral Arterial Disease: blood pressure and ultrasound to check for peripheral arterial disease (plaque build-up) in the lower extremities. (3) Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: ultrasound screening for the existence of an aneurysm (enlargement) in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery. Pre-register by calling 1-800-542-5096. Washington Adventist Hospital, Short Stay Unit, 7600 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912.

Training Opportunity for Hospice Volunteers

Hospice Caring, Inc. will offer training classes for those who would like to facilitate adult or children's grief groups, or become a caregiver in someone's end-of-life journey. Classes will be held September 21, 22, and 23 and November 16, 17 and 18, 8:3-4:30 pm. For information or to register contact Penny Gladhill at 301-869-4673. In addition to these free support groups, Hospice Caring also offers a free Family Program Thursday afternoons, where parents and guardians, along with their children, engage in grief-related family activities and projects together.

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE - Last Week is September 5

8:00 am Rite I with Eucharist

10:30 am Rite II with Eucharist

6:00 pm Contemporary Service with Holy Eucharist

FALL SCHEDULE - Starting September 12, 2010

8:00 am Worship Service: Holy Eucharist

9:15 am Worship Service: Intergenerational, Child-friendly Holy Eucharist

10:05 am Building Connections: Education time for all ages

11:00 am Worship Service: Holy Eucharist

6:00 pm Contemporary Service with Holy Eucharist

To All Parish Leadership: Note that the 14-month Schedule of Services and Special Events is attached. Please consult this when planning events so that they do not conflict with each other. Thank you.

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