newsletter janfeb 2015
TRANSCRIPT
-
8/9/2019 Newsletter JanFeb 2015
1/10
THE ST. JAMES JOURNAL
January/February
2 5
SUNDAY WORSHIP
11:00 a.m.
OFFICE HOURS
Mon. - Fri.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone:
(304) 232-6511
Fax:
(304) 232-7552
website: www.stjameswheeling.com
Rev. Deborah L. Gable, Pastor
STAFF
Choir Director:
Michael Oliver
Secretary:
Beverly A. Carpenter
Custodian:
Russ Wagner
M is s io 11 S ta te111e11 t
Make Cbuist s
Love KnolDn in the
WORl~
b Y Seuving the
Cornrnunit(Y, SbaRing
n
Teaching Gob s
Wou~ an~
SuppoRting
th
Chuuch
t
Lauge.
mailto:[email protected]://www.stjameswheeling.com/http://www.stjameswheeling.com/mailto:[email protected] -
8/9/2019 Newsletter JanFeb 2015
2/10
G re etin gs B ro th ers a nd S is te rs in C hris t,
M ay w e a ll be aw akened in th is season o f E p iphany to see the S on o f G od revea led in the w orld
I have no ticed recen tly grea t e ffo rts to w elcom e the v is ito rs tha t have been com ing to S t. Jam es fo r w orsh ip and I
com m end you for be ing so open . I a lw ays te ll peop le that one of m y ow n persona l cho ices w hen a guest com es to m y
hom e is tha t I en joy the ir presence and don 't w an t them to do any th ing bu t en joy the ir tim e. I encou rage you to do the
sam e as w e w elcom e them in ou r fam ily o f fa ith .
S om e im portan t po in ts I have lea rned in m y yea rs o f se rv ice to the peop le o f G od is tha t the w ord o f G od rem ains the
sam e, bu t how w e rece ive and im plem en t it in to the w orld gene ra tion a lly is very d iffe ren t. I can revea l tha t w hen
yo ung er p eo ple v is it a ch urch th ey w an t p eo ple to b e frie nd ly , bu t th e la st th ing th ey w an t is to b e o ve rw he lm ed .
P eo ple n eed G od spa ce T ha t is th e spa ce b etw ee n th em a nd you th at the H oly S pirit fills w hich b in ds yo u tog eth er.
Inv ite them to fe llow sh ip o r to a fun even t bu t neve r to w ork If they do no t ge t the space to rece ive th is b less ing , then
they w ill fee l as though they a re be ing tugged in to m in is tries jus t to ge t w ork done . It is no t abou t the w ork bu t abou t
re la tion sh ip T he re fo re , g ive pe op le tim e a nd sp ace to fe el th e H oly S pir it w ork ing in th em . B y th eir th ird v is it an d afte r
b uild in g co m m un ity , in vite th em to u se th eir s kills in th e m in is try o f th eir c ho ic e.
A lso , o nce th ey a re in vite d to d o m in is try , ass is t a nd g uid e th em . K ee p yo ur d iscu ssio n m ee tin gs sh ort T his ha s b een
one o f the b igges t com pla in ts tha t I have hea rd w ith m os t peop le is tha t C hu rch m eetings a re w ay too long espec ia lly
w hen they are tw o o r m ore hou r m ee tings o r a ll day even ts. T he younger gene ra tion define the ir fa ith through t ask
o rien ted events . T hey do no t find va lue in tim e consum ed m ee tings , be long ing to a specific g roup , e tc . E ven w hen w e
try to break up long m eetings w ith break-ou t g roups w e m ust still be m ind fu l tha t the pe riod in w hich w e do no t keep
p eo ple m o vin g a nd m e nta lly p ro ce ss in g th ro ug h ta sk c an b e n on -p ro du ctiv e.
L as tly , I h ave lis te ned to p eop le fro m co nversa tion s co ncern ing chu rch an d w ha t d ra ws th em in to th e C hris tian fa mily .
T he ir re sp on se s a re d iffe re nt b ut w ith a n u nd erly in g s im ila rity a nd th at is a re la tio nsh ip w ith J esu s. T h ey w an t to
know about the Jesus o f the scrip tures and how he is w ork ing in the ir life . If w e stop and cons ide r ou r persona l
re la tio ns hip s e ith er w ith a sp ou se , frie nd , e tc., w e b eg in b uild in g th os e re la tio ns hip s w ith th e ge ttin g to k no w y ou
s ta ge o r a ctiv itie s th at d ra w us close r to ge the r, a s w ell as th e tim e ne ed ed to d eve lo p th at re la tio nsh ip .
S o, I le ave yo u w ith th is in form atio n so th at you ca n be tte r u nde rs ta nd h ow to m in is te r G od 's w ord a nd e nco ura ging
p eo ple to se ek o ut o ur ch urch h om e so tha t th ey m ay fin d tha t p erso na l re la tio nsh ip w ith C hris t.
P .S . I saw a s ign in the back o f a chu rch that I w as v is iting w h ile on vaca tion tha t read ,
T h e C hurch H as L eft th e B uild in g
P .P .S . W e are no t b rick and m orta r but the body o f C hris t
G od 's b le ss in gs a s yo u co ntin ue yo ur jo urn ey in fa ith .
P eac e ,
-
8/9/2019 Newsletter JanFeb 2015
3/10
Prayer Concerns
Marie Abercrombie, LaVerne Bebout, Pat Carl, Sonny Crupe, Keith Emery, Justin Hilt, Polly Karr, John
Alice Kerns, Emily Kimpel, Carl Knollinger, Cordi Kotzbauer, Selma McKenzie, Marcia Miller, Lois
Nickerson, Bill Roth, Hines Rotriga, Sue Thatcher,
Ann
Thomas, Vera Turner and Shawn Thomas.
HOMEBOUND ... Pauline Barnes.
MILITARY .. .Stephen Jewell, Darren Hoffman, Tim Kosky, Danny Welker, and all those who serve in
our military.
T o add or take som eone off of
the
prayer
list
ca ll th e c hu rc h o ffic e.
P lease keep us updated on those added ot the list.
Get Ready for Epiphany
Many Christian denominiations celebrate
Epiphany each year on or near January 6.
Epiphany, which means showing forth,
celebrates the visit of the magi. or wise men, to
the baby Jesus. These men. also known as
kings, saw the star that led them to Bethlehem.
The fact that these wise men were Gentiles,
not Jews, teaches us an important theological
lesson: Their search for the Savior shows that
Jesus came for all people.
In 1875, Philip Bliss wrote the hymn, The
Light of the World is Jesus. The first stanza
captures the meaning of Epiphany, a season of
light:
The whole world was lost
In the darkness of sin.
The Light of the world is Jesus
Thank You
Many Thanks to those who helped the
children on the Angel Tree and to those who
helped with the Santa Luncheon. We
appreciate all of our volunteers.
To
Bill
Hawk for bringing the message while
Pastor Deb was on vacation.
And to all those who decorated and
un-decorated the church during Christmas.
Ash Wednesday
~
St. James will have two services on
Ash Wednesday
-
8/9/2019 Newsletter JanFeb 2015
4/10
Community Worship Celebration
Honoring the Legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
and lifting up civil rights and
non-violent social change
P oin s et t ias ad o rn ed th e A l tar
d u r in g th e C h r is tm as Seas on
G iv en B y :
n Mem ory O f :
J a ck W a rs in s ky
hyllis A Wars insky
First Christian Church Disciples of Christ
1342 National Road
Wheeling. WV
The church with the big round window
R ub y G olc h
h arlie G o lc h
R u by G olc h
hauncey
K ay W e ste n h av er
R ub y G olc h
a ry K ay Y ode rs
Sunda~JanuaryI8, 2015
4:00 p.m.
u by G olc h
im E a sth on
T ra vis F am ily
Rev. Paul Schafer - Preacher
Inspirational Music
Annual MLK Awards Presented
B o b T ra vis
john
Se lma
a the G lory o f G od (2 )
McKenz ie
Fellowship and Refreshements afterward
C on nie D av is
o the G lo ry of G od
Sponsored by the Upper Ohio Valley
inisterial Alliance
Noisy CanCollection
Collected the first Sunday of each
month for the Gabriel project. Collect
@
change in the baby bottle provided for
you. If you don t have a bottle pick one
up in the Narthex. Bring in even if its
not full and drop the change in the
Six NewYear Resolutions
1. Forget the past and honor God more.
2. Live for Christ in the world.
3.
Trust God with a strong faith.
4. Remain faithful to my church.
5.
Witness to the lost.
-
8/9/2019 Newsletter JanFeb 2015
5/10
January
1
Hannah Schleicher
6
Katie Hennessey Miles
8
Mary El len Hughes
5
Paula Reger
6
Greg Jewell
2
Don Mahlke Jr.
Jeff Hartman
Diane Ruttig
24
Olivia Burtrand
25
Judy Thompson
27
Charles Montez
Jacob Wolfe
29 Jessica Reger
Norma Jean Sarris
3
Bil l Nickerson
3
Mike Hartman
f your name is not listed or listed incorrectly on
t he b ir th d y or n niv ers r y l is t p le s e c l l t h e
church office and it will be corrected
W RNIN
Bible usage can be habit forming.
Regular reading of the Bible can cause loss
of anxiety and fear and a decreased appetite
for impatience and anger.
Birthdays Next Month
February
7
Amy Beaver
16
Marie Abercrombie
Karlee Mae Hennessey
20
Bill McKenzie
2
Chelsea Houser
23
Sandy Howe
27
Bob Goddard
28
Susan Hamilton
cs:
February Anniversary
14
Carl
&
Barbara Knollinger
Minutes of Gold
Two or three minutes - two or three
hours
What do they mean in this life of ours?
Not very much if counted as time
But minutes of gold and hours sublime
If we would make use of them once in a
while
To make someone happy - make
someone smile.
A minute may dry a little lad s tears
An hour may sweep aside troubles of
-
8/9/2019 Newsletter JanFeb 2015
6/10
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry was held on Nov 25 with 246
~====================================== : : ;
families served and 26 new clients. On Dec 23,
the Food Pantry served 191 families with 24 new
clients. The next Food Pantry will be held on
Tuesday, Jan 27 and Feb 24 at 10:00 a.m.
THANK YOU ... To those who help with the Food
Pantry, and to all those who helped with Cabela's
pick-up day.
M a r th a C irc le
T he M artha C irc le w ill m ee t the la s t T h ursda y o f the
m on th , W end y 's in M artin s F erry a t 10 :30 a .m .
T hu rs da y, J an ua ry 2 9th D ec em be r G a th er L es so n
Thur sday, F eb rua ry 26 th
ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES:
Have
you signed up for your spring Lutheran Marriage
Encounter Weekend? NOW is the time to register for
this opportunity to rekindle the romance and realize the
full potential of your marriage with all the joy and
beauty God intended. Weekends run from Friday
evening at 8 PM to Sunday afternoon around 4 PM.
The 20] 5 Pennsylvania Spring Weekends are:
March 13-15,2015 at the lovely Sheraton
Pittsburgh Airport Hotel located in a peaceful setting 6
miles from the Pittsburgh Airport.
April 10-12, 20]5 at Toftrees Golf Resort and
Conference Center nestled in 1500 wooded acres in
State College, PA.
Registrations are also being accepted for the September
]8-20,20]5 Weekend at Spruce Lake Retreat Center in
Canadensis, PA, in the Poconos and the October 16-18,
2015 Weekend at the Heritage Hotel in Lancaster, PA.
Two nights lodging, 5 meals for each of you, and all
supplies are included with your $45 registration plus a
contribution of whatever amount you wish to make at
the end of the Weekend toward the continuation of the
program. To sign up online. go to:
wv.-v,
.GodLovesMarriaQ.e.on , and pay the $45
registration fee using your credit card, or mark the
option to mail in a check. Registrations are limited, so
act today to ensure that you can attend the Weekend of
your choice. For questions, or if you would like a
brochure mailed to you, contact Pennsylvania Directors
of Lutheran Marriage Encounter. Fred Julie
M IN IS T R IE S O F
ST/~JAMES
Gabriel Project
The Gabriel project provides immediate assistance to
mothers and babies in our area with diapers, wipes,
clothing, beds, etc. They are always in need of
diapers, (all sizes) but especially size 3, 4, and 5,
baby oil, wipes, baby shampoo, rash ointment,
thermometers, onesies, crib sheets, swings, carriers,
car seats, high chairs (gently used), bottles, infant
shoes and socks. 29 mothers and babies were
helped in Nov and 20 were helped in Dec.
Sharing the Blues
Giving your gently used jeans could mean alot to
someone who has lost everything. Please remember
this ministry when you're at Walmart, Sears, or any
other department store and don't forget to buy a
package of new athletic socks. The used jeans and
new socks will help families when they are caught in
a disaster and need to replace clothes that are lost.
Don't forget to bring in your old inkjet cartridges,
your old cell phones and your old eye glassses to
be recycled.
-
8/9/2019 Newsletter JanFeb 2015
7/10
Worship Volunteers for
Notes and Reminders
January
2015 ..
Greeters: Bill & Mary Ellen Hughes
Ushers: Mark Houser
Worship Assistant: Barbara Knollinger
Communion Assistant: Barbara Knollinger
Acolyte: Open
Altar Guild: Open
Parish Fellowship: 4 - Barbara Carl Knollinger.
11 - Open. 18 - Open.
25 -
Community Roundtable
luncheon.
Altar Flowers: Open all month.
February 2015
Greeters: Open
Ushers: Greg Jewell
Worship Assistant: Maureen Wagner
Communion Assistant: Maureen Wagner
Acolyte: Open
Altar Guild: Open
Parish Fellowship: 1 - Open. 8 - Open. 15 - Open.
22 - Community Roundtable luncheon.
Please sign the sheet in the Fellowship Hall to
volunteer for Fellowship
Altar Flowers Open all month
Remember When no one signs up for Altar Flowers
J
artificial flowers are used
COUNCIL MEETING ...The January meeting of
Council was canceled. The February meeting
will be held on February 10th at 5:45 p.m.
NEW ADDRESS ...For Kristen Lyrio-Takis: 302
Garden Lane, Huntington,
VN 25705.
2015
OFFERING ENVELOPES ... Please pick up
your offering envelopes in Fellowship Hall.
ALTAR FLOWERS ... If you would like Altar
flowers in memory or in honor of someone ,
please sign the sheet in the hallway or call the
church office.
PARISH FELLOWSHIP ... If you would like to
host, please sign the sheet on the wall in
Fellowship Hall or call the church office.
ST. JAMES WEBSITE .. .Don't forget to check our
church website regularly to stay current on
events at s t. James Lutheran Church. St. James
is now on Facebook Like our page at
http://www.facebook.com/stjameswheeling
Newsletter Deadline - 22nd of the month.
http://www.facebook.com/stjameswheelinghttp://www.facebook.com/stjameswheeling -
8/9/2019 Newsletter JanFeb 2015
8/10
cA new year - a IWW begi luUI1B.
BegiI~ each daN
l 1 i / l i
die Lordi
nu ry 2 15
B e ho ld , I w ill c re ate n ew h e av en s a n d a
new earth. ISA IA H 6 5:17
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
x~~~~~
2 As the year comes to an end, don't ~
=
look back at yesterday's disappointment.
7
5 Look ahead to God's promises yet to unfold.
C
2
Buky
Ojelabi ~
~s~~~:s~Z'
7
A.A. Mee t i ng
7 : p .m
7
a
2
A A M ee ting
7: p .m
C h ur ch O ff ic e
C l o s e d
8
9
AA Mee t i ng
7 : p .m
S ec on d S un da y o f
Ch r i s tmas
Worsh ip 1 1 : a m
N o is y C a n C o lle ctio n
Qui l te rs
9 :3 a m
5
Epiphany of
Our Lord
6
3
11
5
8
Qui l te rs
19 2
2 22 23 24
~ ec on d S un da y a fte r
9 :3 0 a .m .
E p iphany
A.A. Mee t i ng
C a be la 's F o od
7: p .m
Worsh ip 1 1 : a .m.
P i ckup
M a r tin L u th e r K in g J r O a y
25 26 27
28 29 30 31
T hird S un da y a fte r
E p iphany
M a r th a C i rc le
F o od P a ntr y
1 :3 a .m.
AA
Mee t i ng
Worsh ip 1 1 : a .m.
1 : a .m.
7 : p .m
W e nd y's - M . F erry
B ap tis m o f O ur L ord
Worsh ip 1 1 : a .m.
2
C o u n cil M e e tin g
5 : 4 5 p .m.
3
16
4
-
8/9/2019 Newsletter JanFeb 2015
9/10
February 2015
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3 4 5 6
7
Fourth Sunday
after Epiphany
Quilters
Thursday Music
9:30 a.m.
A.A. Meeting
Club Luncheon
Worship 11 AM
7:00 PM
11:00 AM
Groundhog Day
Noisy Can
d~
olletion
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
Fifth Sunday
Church Council
8
fter Epiphany
Meeting
A.A. Meeting
7:00 PM
1 J : 3 J E J { r r I ? { E
5:45 PM
Worship 11AM
D . ~ ~ Y
5 6
7 8
9 2 2
Ash Wednesday
Transfiguration
Quilters
Services
9:30 a.m.
Cabela's Food
A.A. Meeting
Of Our Lord
Pickup 7:00PM
President's Day
12 Noon
Worship 11
AM
7:00PM
First sund2-~
23
24
25
26
27
28
Lent
Martha Circle
Worship 11 AM
Food Pantry
10:30 AM
A.A. Meeting
]0 AM - Noon
Wendy's
7:00 PM
Martins Ferry
-
8/9/2019 Newsletter JanFeb 2015
10/10
~t.
J a m e s f b a n g d ie a l 1 L u t f J e r a n b u r e b
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
1409 Chapline Street
Wheeling, VW 26003
ist
1 COR I NTH I A N ~ I 1V