St. James' Episcopal Church â Pullman WA
1 This Week at St. James’ 1410 NE Stadium Way, Pullman WA 99163 509.332.1742 www.stjamespullman.org
This Week at St. James’ – Nov 12-18, 2017 Today (Sun 11/12)
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday (11/19)
8:00a, 10:30 a Holy Eucharist with the Rev. Linda M. young presiding and the Ven. Ted Nitz preaching 9:10a Adult Forum 6:30a Men’s breakfast @ Zeppoz 8:30a Morning Prayer 7:00p Lectionary study 8:00a, 10:30a Holy Eucharist with the Rev. Linda Young presiding and preaching
Children are invited to meet in the Canterbury Room prior to the service for Church School activities. Parents may pick up their children in the Canterbury Room at Communion time. Our ministry team for this Sunday – Nov 12, 2017 – Ingathering Sunday The Rev. Linda M Young presiding and the Ven. Ted Nitz preaching 8 am Eucharistic Minister Dean Ritchie Reader Jan Stewart 10:30 am Eucharistic Minister Jim Reece Reader Jane Sielken Chalice Doug Adams Ushers Rick Robinson and Alex Irwin Coffee Hour Ingathering breakfast/brunch following each service Nursery and School Age Cheryl Starkey, Maddie Maxwell Vestry counters Todd Butler, __________
Our ministry team for this Sunday – Nov 19, 2017 The Rev. Linda M Young presiding and preaching 8 am Eucharistic Minister John Brewer Reader Eric Pratt 10:30 am Eucharistic Minister Nii Ankrah Reader Maureen Edgecombe Chalice Beth Benten-Burns Ushers Dawn Butler and Stephan Flores Coffee Hour Jane Sielken with Melissa Williams & Chris Van Drimmelen Nursery and School Age Cheryl Starkey, Melissa Williams Vestry counters Alex Irwin, __________
Volunteers are always needed for these ministries to help in making Sunday services warm and welcoming. If you can serve, please contact Jim Reece: [email protected] or 208-883-1471. O
This Week at St. James’ – St. James’ Episcopal Church – Pullman WA – 509.332.1742 [email protected] www.stjamespullman.org
2 CURRENT HAPPENINGS Adult Forum – Meets Sundays at 9:10am. We are reading and discussing “The Book of Joy” by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. Ingathering breakfast/brunch - Sunday, November 12, following the 8:00 am and 10:30 am services Men’s Breakfast – Meets Tuesdays at 6:30am at Zeppoz. All men and women are welcome. Morning Prayer– Meets Wednesdays at 8:30am followed by coffee and conversation. Lectionary study – Meets Thursdays at 7 pm in the Canterbury Room to read, mark, and inwardly digest the lectionary (scripture) readings for the following Sunday. Lunch Bunch – Meeting this Friday at Paradise Creek Brewery, November 17, at noon. All women are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Catherine if you plan to attend: [email protected] or 509-334-3132. EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR AFTER HOURS
Please note: If you have an emergency that requires the immediate attention of the clergy after office hours call 208-502-0167 to leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. We ask that you use this number in the case of true emergencies that cannot wait until regular office hours which are Tuesday – Friday 9am-noon. Thank you! SAVE THE DATE November 22 - Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist at 7:00 pm. December 1, 8, 15 - Advent Fridays from 5:00 – 6:30 in the Canterbury Room. December 24 (Sunday) – Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:30 am; 4:30 pm Christmas Eve Family Eucharist; 10:30 pm Christmas Eve Carols and Festive Eucharist. December 25 – 9:00 am Eucharist only. January 6 - Twelfth Night Celebration. January 14 - Interfaith MLK service at St James at 4:00 pm. January 28 - Annual Meeting and Elections SINNERS’ DINNERS
You are invited to sign up for a Sinners’ Dinner, which is a shared meal with 4-7 other parishioners in someone’s home. The only agenda item is getting to know some other people better. They are usually held on the 4th weekend of January, February and March, but hosts do have some flexibility. Each person/family who signs up hosts one month, but if you are not able to host, you may still sign up as a substitute. The host provides the main dish for the dinner, and each guest brings a part of the dinner (a salad, vegetable, bread or dessert). Let Travis Ridout ([email protected]) or Carolyn Ross ([email protected]) know if you would like to sign up.
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This Week at St. James’ – St. James’ Episcopal Church – Pullman WA – 509.332.1742 [email protected] www.stjamespullman.org
3 2018 SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP The Rev. C. Shane Moore of Simpson United Methodist Church is organizing and leading a Wesley Foundation mission trip to San Diego during WSU's 2018 spring break. The plan is for a group of ten to twelve students, both undergraduate and graduate, to fly out of Pullman Saturday March 10 and fly back Friday March 16. Participants will perform various service projects in low-income areas, organized by Sierra Service Project, and reflect on what they see and learn. Each participant is asked to pay $100 and bring money for incidentals. Remaining costs are expected to be met through fund raising. University students at St. James' are invited to let Shane, Linda Young, or Roy Johnson know of your possible interest. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE AND GIVING
Food Bank – Thank you for your ongoing support of the food bank! Although all items are graciously accepted, the Community Food Bank has these particular needs at this time: pasta, canned vegetables, canned fruit, soups (all kinds), chunky soups and canned meals, and frozen or canned meats. Please double bag canned goods. If you would like, you can write a check to the “Community Food Bank” and Cheryl will deliver it and bring you a receipt the following week. Holiday Food Donations: Turkey, ham, chickens, potatoes (fresh or boxed), yams or sweet potatoes (fresh or canned), pumpkin, flour, shortening, sugar, spices, eggs, and vegetables (fresh or canned). INTERCESSION – PRAYER TO GOD ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER
If you have a concern that you would like added to the prayer list, contact one of the Deacons (Ted Nitz or Dianne Lowe) and they will make sure that it gets added to the list. The Universal Church, its members, and its mission Anglican Communion Dioceses of Ughelli, Ukwa, Umuahia (Nigeria); Ukhahlamba, Umzimvubu (Southern Africa); Upper Shire (Central Africa); Uruguay, Paraguay (South America); Upper South Carolina, Utah Episcopal Diocese of Spokane St. Martin's, Moses Lake Let us pray for our vestry and officers. Vestry and officers: Doug Adams (Treasurer), Rex Burns (co-Junior warden), Todd Butler, Charlie Hammerich, Beth Hatter, Alex Irwin (Clerk), Sharon Nitz (Senior warden), Eric Pratt, Trina Robinson (coJunior warden), and Melissa Williams.
The Nation and all in authority The congress, courts, and legislatures. For Donald Trump, our President; Jay Inslee and Butch Otter, our Governors; for all who seek public office; for all who serve, for those who volunteer their time, give of their substance, and work for the good governance of our nation The welfare of the world Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: Autearoa/New Zealand; Australia O
This Week at St. James’ – St. James’ Episcopal Church – Pullman WA – 509.332.1742 [email protected] www.stjamespullman.org
4 The concerns of the local community for Kirk Schulz, president of WSU; for Chuck Staben, president of the University of Idaho; for Glenn Johnson and Bill Lambert, our mayors; the city councils of Pullman and Moscow.
Reading ahead for this Sunday – November 12, 2017 Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 – The people tell Joshua that they will serve the Lord. Response: Psalm 78:1-7 – We will pass on to future generations what the Lord has done. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – Just as God brought Jesus from the dead, so those who have died will not miss out on the Lord's coming. Matthew 25:1-13 – Parable of the five foolish and five wise bridesmaids Reading ahead for next Sunday – November 19, 2017 Judges 4:1-7 – The prophetess Deborah tells Barak that he will stop the oppression of the Israelites. Response: Psalm 123 – “we have had more than enough of contempt” 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 – “you are all children of light and children of the day” Matthew 25:14-30 – Parable of the slaves entrusted with different numbers of talents
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This Week at St. James’ – St. James’ Episcopal Church – Pullman WA – 509.332.1742 [email protected] www.stjamespullman.org
This Week at St. James’ – Nov 12-18, 2017 Today (Sun 11/12)
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday (11/19)
8:00a, 10:30 a Holy Eucharist with the Rev. Linda M. young presiding and the Ven. Ted Nitz preaching 9:10a Adult Forum 6:30a Men’s breakfast @ Zeppoz 8:30a Morning Prayer 7:00p Lectionary study 8:00a, 10:30a Holy Eucharist with the Rev. Linda Young presiding and preaching
Children are invited to meet in the Canterbury Room prior to the service for Church School activities. Parents may pick up their children in the Canterbury Room at Communion time. Our ministry team for this Sunday – Nov 12, 2017 – Ingathering Sunday The Rev. Linda M Young presiding and the Ven. Ted Nitz preaching 8 am Eucharistic Minister Dean Ritchie Reader Jan Stewart 10:30 am Eucharistic Minister Jim Reece Reader Jane Sielken Chalice Doug Adams Ushers Rick Robinson and Alex Irwin Coffee Hour Ingathering breakfast/brunch following each service Nursery and School Age Cheryl Starkey, Maddie Maxwell Vestry counters Todd Butler, __________
Our ministry team for this Sunday – Nov 19, 2017 The Rev. Linda M Young presiding and preaching 8 am Eucharistic Minister John Brewer Reader Eric Pratt 10:30 am Eucharistic Minister Nii Ankrah Reader Maureen Edgecombe Chalice Beth Benten-Burns Ushers Dawn Butler and Stephan Flores Coffee Hour Jane Sielken with Melissa Williams & Chris Van Drimmelen Nursery and School Age Cheryl Starkey, Melissa Williams Vestry counters Alex Irwin, __________
Volunteers are always needed for these ministries to help in making Sunday services warm and welcoming. If you can serve, please contact Jim Reece: [email protected] or 208-883-1471. O
This Week at St. James’ – St. James’ Episcopal Church – Pullman WA – 509.332.1742 [email protected] www.stjamespullman.org
2 CURRENT HAPPENINGS Adult Forum – Meets Sundays at 9:10am. We are reading and discussing “The Book of Joy” by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. Ingathering breakfast/brunch - Sunday, November 12, following the 8:00 am and 10:30 am services Men’s Breakfast – Meets Tuesdays at 6:30am at Zeppoz. All men and women are welcome. Morning Prayer– Meets Wednesdays at 8:30am followed by coffee and conversation. Lectionary study – Meets Thursdays at 7 pm in the Canterbury Room to read, mark, and inwardly digest the lectionary (scripture) readings for the following Sunday. Lunch Bunch – Meeting this Friday at Paradise Creek Brewery, November 17, at noon. All women are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Catherine if you plan to attend: [email protected] or 509-334-3132. EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR AFTER HOURS
Please note: If you have an emergency that requires the immediate attention of the clergy after office hours call 208-502-0167 to leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. We ask that you use this number in the case of true emergencies that cannot wait until regular office hours which are Tuesday – Friday 9am-noon. Thank you! SAVE THE DATE November 22 - Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist at 7:00 pm. December 1, 8, 15 - Advent Fridays from 5:00 – 6:30 in the Canterbury Room. December 24 (Sunday) – Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:30 am; 4:30 pm Christmas Eve Family Eucharist; 10:30 pm Christmas Eve Carols and Festive Eucharist. December 25 – 9:00 am Eucharist only. January 6 - Twelfth Night Celebration. January 14 - Interfaith MLK service at St James at 4:00 pm. January 28 - Annual Meeting and Elections SINNERS’ DINNERS
You are invited to sign up for a Sinners’ Dinner, which is a shared meal with 4-7 other parishioners in someone’s home. The only agenda item is getting to know some other people better. They are usually held on the 4th weekend of January, February and March, but hosts do have some flexibility. Each person/family who signs up hosts one month, but if you are not able to host, you may still sign up as a substitute. The host provides the main dish for the dinner, and each guest brings a part of the dinner (a salad, vegetable, bread or dessert). Let Travis Ridout ([email protected]) or Carolyn Ross ([email protected]) know if you would like to sign up.
O
This Week at St. James’ – St. James’ Episcopal Church – Pullman WA – 509.332.1742 [email protected] www.stjamespullman.org
3 2018 SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP The Rev. C. Shane Moore of Simpson United Methodist Church is organizing and leading a Wesley Foundation mission trip to San Diego during WSU's 2018 spring break. The plan is for a group of ten to twelve students, both undergraduate and graduate, to fly out of Pullman Saturday March 10 and fly back Friday March 16. Participants will perform various service projects in low-income areas, organized by Sierra Service Project, and reflect on what they see and learn. Each participant is asked to pay $100 and bring money for incidentals. Remaining costs are expected to be met through fund raising. University students at St. James' are invited to let Shane, Linda Young, or Roy Johnson know of your possible interest. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE AND GIVING
Food Bank – Thank you for your ongoing support of the food bank! Although all items are graciously accepted, the Community Food Bank has these particular needs at this time: pasta, canned vegetables, canned fruit, soups (all kinds), chunky soups and canned meals, and frozen or canned meats. Please double bag canned goods. If you would like, you can write a check to the “Community Food Bank” and Cheryl will deliver it and bring you a receipt the following week. Holiday Food Donations: Turkey, ham, chickens, potatoes (fresh or boxed), yams or sweet potatoes (fresh or canned), pumpkin, flour, shortening, sugar, spices, eggs, and vegetables (fresh or canned). INTERCESSION – PRAYER TO GOD ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER
If you have a concern that you would like added to the prayer list, contact one of the Deacons (Ted Nitz or Dianne Lowe) and they will make sure that it gets added to the list. The Universal Church, its members, and its mission Anglican Communion Dioceses of Ughelli, Ukwa, Umuahia (Nigeria); Ukhahlamba, Umzimvubu (Southern Africa); Upper Shire (Central Africa); Uruguay, Paraguay (South America); Upper South Carolina, Utah Episcopal Diocese of Spokane St. Martin's, Moses Lake Let us pray for our vestry and officers. Vestry and officers: Doug Adams (Treasurer), Rex Burns (co-Junior warden), Todd Butler, Charlie Hammerich, Beth Hatter, Alex Irwin (Clerk), Sharon Nitz (Senior warden), Eric Pratt, Trina Robinson (coJunior warden), and Melissa Williams.
The Nation and all in authority The congress, courts, and legislatures. For Donald Trump, our President; Jay Inslee and Butch Otter, our Governors; for all who seek public office; for all who serve, for those who volunteer their time, give of their substance, and work for the good governance of our nation The welfare of the world Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: Autearoa/New Zealand; Australia O
This Week at St. James’ – St. James’ Episcopal Church – Pullman WA – 509.332.1742 [email protected] www.stjamespullman.org
4 The concerns of the local community for Kirk Schulz, president of WSU; for Chuck Staben, president of the University of Idaho; for Glenn Johnson and Bill Lambert, our mayors; the city councils of Pullman and Moscow.
Reading ahead for this Sunday – November 12, 2017 Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 – The people tell Joshua that they will serve the Lord. Response: Psalm 78:1-7 – We will pass on to future generations what the Lord has done. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – Just as God brought Jesus from the dead, so those who have died will not miss out on the Lord's coming. Matthew 25:1-13 – Parable of the five foolish and five wise bridesmaids Reading ahead for next Sunday – November 19, 2017 Judges 4:1-7 – The prophetess Deborah tells Barak that he will stop the oppression of the Israelites. Response: Psalm 123 – “we have had more than enough of contempt” 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 – “you are all children of light and children of the day” Matthew 25:14-30 – Parable of the slaves entrusted with different numbers of talents
O
This Week at St. James’ – St. James’ Episcopal Church – Pullman WA – 509.332.1742 [email protected] www.stjamespullman.org
