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Around the Community CFFA (Christian Formation For All): Our Adult Advent Study continues today in the library/chapel between services. Please pick up your Advent Study booklet and take a look at our first week’s reading and questions for discussion so we have more time to discuss the reading as we dig into the meaning of Advent in our own lives. Each week is independent of the other weeks, so please feel free to pick up the study booklet and drop in if you can’t make all four weeks.
Women’s Bible Study: continues this Wednesday from 4:005:00 pm, meeting in Room 4 of the Education Building. See you Wednesday!! All women welcome!
What's Happening at St. James?
Youth Group News
Bishop Committee Meeting: Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30 pm
Men’s Group: Thursday, December 18th at Macayo’s, 12637 S. 48th Street, Phoenix (48th and Warner) at 11:30 am.
St James Bookies: December’s book is The Plum Tree by Ellen Marie Wiseman. We will meet Saturday, December 20th, at 12:30 pm at Paradise Bakery, Chandler Pavilions, 940 N. 54th Street, Chandler, 85226. Please bring a “White Elephant” book (wrapped) for a Christmas gift exchange. Max value $15.
Don't forget to sign up for Christmas Flowers! If you would like to donate flowers to be
Coming Soon. . .
All Group Meeting: December 21st
Adult Singles Group: Join us for a movie and a meal afterwards!
We will deliver the bears from Build-A-Bear to the Chandler Fire Station on the corner of Chandler Blvd and Desert Breeze Blvd on Sunday, December 21st.
This and That. . . GoodSearch and GoodShop: You can help earn FREE money for St. James simply by using GoodSearch and GoodShop and designating St. James! Use GoodSearch.com whenever you search the internet – they will donate a penny to us every time you do. See the flyer in the narthex for how to use GoodShop.com and for a list of companies you can buy from. Not only does St. James get a percentage of the sale but you can also get valuable coupons to use for big savings your purchases!! YOU SAVE - WE GET!
First Fruits Sunday! We celebrate the first Sunday of each month as First Fruits Sunday. Thanks to all who already bring in non-perishable food items. Your gifts make a difference. This is a great way to put our faith into action, and to continue our Lord’s mission to care for, and feed our hungry neighbors.
placed on the altar Christmas Eve, please complete your Christmas flower envelope and return to the church office. You can also call the office with a dedication before Thursday, December 18th.
6:00 pm. This year we are having a raffle and silent auction in conjunction with the Christmas Program. I would like to extend a special invitation to the congregation to join us for an evening of free entertainment. Guaranteed to be precious!! Birthday cake for Jesus will be served!!!
Year End Pot Luck: Please join us to ring out the old year and ring in the new….. December 28th after the joint 9:30 am service . Ham will be provided so bring either breakfast or lunch food to go with the ham. We will also need a couple of people to bring desserts/sweets. Please sign up to bring food: At the back of the sanctuary and please list what you will bring. Just so that we know how many to prepare for, please pick up a ticket for each person attending from Larry Kenyon at the 8:30 service or from Diana Bowie at the 10:30 service at the next two services.
Coming in January: Living Compass is a faith-based wellness ministry, grounded in Scripture and the tradition of the Church. This is a fabulous program that helps us all to live the abundant life God intends for us. Our programs for adults and parents will be offered soon. Groups will meet the first Sunday of the month after the 10:30 service. A sign-up sheet will be available next Sunday. Please sign up as we need to order participant materials.
held on Sunday, January 25th, 2015. We’ll elect new members to the Bishop’s Committee and celebrate all the great ministries in God’s service here at St. James.
Thank you to everyone who donated items to the Preschool
Preschool Christmas Program: Monday, December 15th, at
Saturday, December 27th at 1:30 pm (tentative time). We’ll meet at St. James and then caravan to the movies at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 Theatres. You’ll have a selection of 3 or 4 movies to choose from. Afterwards, we’ll go out) for a bite to eat at Minder Binders. For more info, call Ellen Rose, (480) 208-3861 or by email at [email protected].
Save the date for our Annual Meeting and potluck lunch which will be
Preschool News Rummage Sale!! It was a great success. We were able to raise just under $1100!! A Special thanks to Ashley Czarsty and the Larson Family for donating your time to help everything run smoothly!!
The Ford Family In celebration of the 34th anniversary of Father Steve’s ordination
Christingle Sunday: December 21st
Candlelight Taizé Worship is a meditative, peaceful series of simple sung versicles, prayers, and a short reading. With life's fast pace, this experience will instill peace in any noisy heart. Come and see - Wednesday, December 17th at 5:30 pm.
Our Altar Flowers Today Are Given to the Glory of God by
Christmas Eve Services 6:00 pm
Family Candlelight Service
9:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service
Christmas Day Service 10:00 am
“John said, "I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ' Make straight the way of the Lord,'" -- John 1:23
Women’s Bible Study: continues this Wednesday from 4:005:00 pm, meeting in Room 4 of the Education Building. See you Wednesday!! All women welcome!
What's Happening at St. James?
Youth Group News
Bishop Committee Meeting: Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30 pm
Men’s Group: Thursday, December 18th at Macayo’s, 12637 S. 48th Street, Phoenix (48th and Warner) at 11:30 am.
St James Bookies: December’s book is The Plum Tree by Ellen Marie Wiseman. We will meet Saturday, December 20th, at 12:30 pm at Paradise Bakery, Chandler Pavilions, 940 N. 54th Street, Chandler, 85226. Please bring a “White Elephant” book (wrapped) for a Christmas gift exchange. Max value $15.
Don't forget to sign up for Christmas Flowers! If you would like to donate flowers to be
Coming Soon. . .
All Group Meeting: December 21st
Adult Singles Group: Join us for a movie and a meal afterwards!
We will deliver the bears from Build-A-Bear to the Chandler Fire Station on the corner of Chandler Blvd and Desert Breeze Blvd on Sunday, December 21st.
This and That. . . GoodSearch and GoodShop: You can help earn FREE money for St. James simply by using GoodSearch and GoodShop and designating St. James! Use GoodSearch.com whenever you search the internet – they will donate a penny to us every time you do. See the flyer in the narthex for how to use GoodShop.com and for a list of companies you can buy from. Not only does St. James get a percentage of the sale but you can also get valuable coupons to use for big savings your purchases!! YOU SAVE - WE GET!
First Fruits Sunday! We celebrate the first Sunday of each month as First Fruits Sunday. Thanks to all who already bring in non-perishable food items. Your gifts make a difference. This is a great way to put our faith into action, and to continue our Lord’s mission to care for, and feed our hungry neighbors.
placed on the altar Christmas Eve, please complete your Christmas flower envelope and return to the church office. You can also call the office with a dedication before Thursday, December 18th.
6:00 pm. This year we are having a raffle and silent auction in conjunction with the Christmas Program. I would like to extend a special invitation to the congregation to join us for an evening of free entertainment. Guaranteed to be precious!! Birthday cake for Jesus will be served!!!
Year End Pot Luck: Please join us to ring out the old year and ring in the new….. December 28th after the joint 9:30 am service . Ham will be provided so bring either breakfast or lunch food to go with the ham. We will also need a couple of people to bring desserts/sweets. Please sign up to bring food: At the back of the sanctuary and please list what you will bring. Just so that we know how many to prepare for, please pick up a ticket for each person attending from Larry Kenyon at the 8:30 service or from Diana Bowie at the 10:30 service at the next two services.
Coming in January: Living Compass is a faith-based wellness ministry, grounded in Scripture and the tradition of the Church. This is a fabulous program that helps us all to live the abundant life God intends for us. Our programs for adults and parents will be offered soon. Groups will meet the first Sunday of the month after the 10:30 service. A sign-up sheet will be available next Sunday. Please sign up as we need to order participant materials.
held on Sunday, January 25th, 2015. We’ll elect new members to the Bishop’s Committee and celebrate all the great ministries in God’s service here at St. James.
Thank you to everyone who donated items to the Preschool
Preschool Christmas Program: Monday, December 15th, at
Saturday, December 27th at 1:30 pm (tentative time). We’ll meet at St. James and then caravan to the movies at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 Theatres. You’ll have a selection of 3 or 4 movies to choose from. Afterwards, we’ll go out) for a bite to eat at Minder Binders. For more info, call Ellen Rose, (480) 208-3861 or by email at [email protected].
Save the date for our Annual Meeting and potluck lunch which will be
Preschool News Rummage Sale!! It was a great success. We were able to raise just under $1100!! A Special thanks to Ashley Czarsty and the Larson Family for donating your time to help everything run smoothly!!
The Ford Family In celebration of the 34th anniversary of Father Steve’s ordination
Christingle Sunday: December 21st
Candlelight Taizé Worship is a meditative, peaceful series of simple sung versicles, prayers, and a short reading. With life's fast pace, this experience will instill peace in any noisy heart. Come and see - Wednesday, December 17th at 5:30 pm.
Our Altar Flowers Today Are Given to the Glory of God by
Christmas Eve Services 6:00 pm
Family Candlelight Service
9:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service
Christmas Day Service 10:00 am
“John said, "I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ' Make straight the way of the Lord,'" -- John 1:23
