Ushers Needed for 8am Service We are in need of ushers to serve at the 8 o’clock service. This is a wonderful fellowship ministry. All it takes is a little of your time and a friendly smile. If you feel this ministry is calling you, please contact Walt Denson (Home phone 734-692-1484) or email at waltdenson48138@comcast.net.
Churchfest! A potluck and picnic are planned for Sunday, September 7th. Join us for food and fun following the 10 AM service! If you attend the 8 AM service that morning, we hope you can stay or return to celebrate ChurchFest, which is the traditional beginning of our church program year.
New! Picture Directories Debut at Churchfest Get your copy of the coveted photo directory full of smiling faces and updated contact information on Sunday, September 7th as part of our Churchfest celebration.
Sunday Services Move to The Main Sanctuary for the 10AM service beginning on Sunday, September 7th.
Sunday School will resume during the 10am service on Sunday, September 14th.
Got Jeopardy Skills? Dust Them Off Before September 20th! Consider yourself a Trivia champion? Come and Join! Game Nights kick off again this fall with a Trivia Night, Saturday September 20th. The evening will start at 6pm with a Potluck dinner (coffee, tea and pop provided), followed by team setup and game. The evening will be for people 18 and over. Friends and family are welcome, and all will need to be signed up, as team selection is done previously. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the hallway.
Fall Rummage Sale October 3 & 4 We will begin accepting items September 15.
Volunteers Needed for Diocesan Convention Volunteers are needed on Friday, October 24, and/or Saturday, October 25 to assist with the 180th Convention of the Diocese of Michigan. You may choose to serve as hospitality/greeters, tellers, or assist with vendor set-up/break-down. In addition to our gratitude, volunteers also receive special treats and perks. Convention volunteers may also take advantage of the special room rates available to delegates. For more information, or to request a volunteer form, please contact Julie Travis, 180th Convention Volunteer Coordinator, at pcjuli@yahoo.com or (734)233-7334.
Grosse Ile Concerts On the Commons Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this free community concert every Sunday 7pm-8pm. The Commons is located on the corner of Macomb and Meridian. Tonight’s concert features Side by Side, a band of banjos headed by former Islanders Al Allotta and Bill Jackson.
Fr. Phil’s Open Office Hours are every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm. These are open drop-in hours, so you do not need an appointment. Meetings are typically 30 minutes or less.
Need a Nametag? Put your name on the sign up sheet on the name tag board!
Join us for Coffee & Conversation every Wednesday at 11am in Galloway Hall.
Gluten-Free Wafers are always available. Request one at the altar rail.
An On-going Bible Study is held each Sunday at 9 AM in the Fireplace Room.
FEATURES & ARTICLES
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VBS 2014
THANK YOU to the many people who helped to make VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2014 such a success. It takes a village!
ADULT VOLUNTEERS: Mel Bonis, Charlotte Campeau, Jane Colwell, Curt Crysler, Nancy Crysler, Libby Dinwiddie, Phil Dinwiddie, Krista Ewbank, Michael Glover, Elizabeth Hartley, Jioan Hemsworth, Carolyn Hoey, Sue Johnson, Madeleine Jones, Wendy Kiblawi, Julieanne Kohn, Marilyn Lange, Sue Lowery, Courtney McNeill, Millie Miles, Carolyn Nankervis, Adrienne Stepaniak, Dr. Malcolm Williamson
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS: Emily Calhoun, Ryan Calhoun, Victoria Clayton, Allie Graver, Katie Graver, Lauren Graver, Sarah Hemsworth, Warren Johnson, William Johnson, Avery Lewis, Abbey McNeill, Helen Perko, Callie Pilkington, Jessica Roekle, Anna Shumate, Tommy Shumate.
JOIN AN ACTION TEAM ANY TIME
There are many ways to be involved at Saint James’. One of those ways is to join a team of like minded individuals working together as the body of Christ. For a description of our action teams check out the list next to the calendar on the bulletin board outside the office.
ACOLYTES Joe Brough – ajb9801@mail.com
ALTAR GUILD Linda Kurth – chalinku@yahoo.com & Michael Glover
AUDIT TEAM Jennifer Drake – jenn2hands@hotmail.com
BOAR’S HEAD FESTIVAL Nancy Crysler – ncrysler@comcast.net
CHAPEL TOURS Kate Hartwell – Kates@yoursalesassist.com
CHOIRS Fr. Phil – rector@saintjamesgi.net
THE RAINBOW BELLS CHOIR Sue Johnson – warnie@comcast.net
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Nancy Crysler – ncrysler@comcast.net
GODLY PLAY Esther Hemsworth – hemsworth1@live.com & Tom Coleman
COMMUNICATION Andrew Johnson – sjnewsletter@comcast.net
COFFEE HOUR Joan Hemsworth – hemsworthj@sbcglobal.net
CBCBC (Coffee Bean Collective Buying Club) Dave Hartwell- dhartwell4@yahoo.com
DOWNRIVER DEANERY Julie & Marie – fsuitcase@gmail.com & mariewarren@yahoo.com
EL HOGAR Julieanne Kohn – fsuitcase@gmail.com
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN Lynda VanEngelen – barrylyndahtg@wowway.com
THE FACILITY FITNESS TEAM David Hemsworth – drhemsworth@live.com
GREETERS Lynn Blanks – lblanks@wideopenwest.com
HELPING HANDS Michael Glover & Carolyn Hoey – Hoeybrown@comcast.net
HISTORICAL INSIGHTS Dave Hartwell – dhartwell4@yahoo.com
INTERFAITH COUNCIL Jane Colwell & Sue Lowery – bslowery@comcast.net
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS Lynn Blanks – lblanks@wideopenwest.com
LECTORS/EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Fr. Phil – rector@saintjamesgi.net
MEMORIAL GARDEN Carole Vandenberg – ckvandenberg22@gmail.com
MEN’S MINISTRY GROUP Jim Holubka – jholubka@sbcglobal.net
MONTHLY SOCIALS Lynda VanEngelen – barrylyndahtg@wowway.com
OFFICE HELP Krista Ewbank – office@saintjamesgi.net
PASTORAL CARE TEAM Nancy Crysler – ncrysler@comcast.net
10 AM PRAYER TEAM Herman Rugel – hrugel@sbcglobal.net
REJUVENATION TEAM Sue & Judy – suecartwright1@comcast.net & gammychristie@yahoo.com
SPIRIT OF HOPE SOUP KITCHEN Amy & Frank Kohair – amykohair@gmail.com
USHERS Walt Denson – waltdenson48138@comcast.net
VESTRY Andrew Johnson – sjnewsletter@comcast.net
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
Birthdays this week:
| Malcolm Williamson (8/18) | Tracie Uhse (8/19) | Lillian Everlove (8/20) | |
| Alaina Haggard (8/20) | Ella Barton (8/21) | Eleanor George (8/23) | |
| Gregory Larkin (8/23) | Thomas Everlove (8/24) | David Hartwell (8/24) | |
| David Hemsworth (8/24) |
Wedding Anniversaries:
| Patricia & Jerry Zavadil (8/20) | Pat & Dennis Bracey (8/21) | ||
| Susan & Robert Burns (8/21) | Michael & John Glover (8/22) | ||
| Adrienne Gorris & Eddie Gall (8/23) | Lori & Ed Will (8/23) |
Pray for the infirm & homebound:
| Elaine Ameluxen | Bernice Collins | Sally Frisch |
Healing prayers for:
| Dori McPherson | Kathy Dennis | John | |
| Pat Hust | John Santori | Martha Childress | |
| Deborah Stoddart | Judy Williams | Lee | |
| Jerry Zavadil | Frank Kohair | David Crysler | |
| Aaron Stoddard | Ed Phillips |
Pray for those serving in The Church For leaders of the worldwide church, for Philip our priest, members of our vestry, heads of our guilds & committees, and the staff and lay leaders of this congregation; for those engaged in mission work, for Jamie Treadwell in England, Todd and Patsy McGregor & family in Kenya, El Hogar in Honduras, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen in Detroit
Pray for those serving in the military: Drew, Jimmy Adams, Billie Ray Brewer, John Chambers, J.B. Faistenhammer, Giovanni Gandolfi, Cristopher Gernand, Devon Goyert, Steven Grzywa Jr., Matt Hertl, Keith Johnson, Rochelle Killingback, Laura Levillier, Blake Liddle, Ken Matthews, Buckley Neal, PJ Ramsey, Beatriz & Brett Ready, Ronald Riling, Christopher Rodgers, Kristina Rodgers, Bettina Sauter, Jonathan Southerland, Jeff Speer, Travis Tam, Vanessa Yan
To ensure our Lists are current Petitions for healing are listed for 4 weeks per submission. Names may be re-submitted any number of times to office@saintjamesgi.net.