St. James Lutheran Church 9:00 A.M. Worship Service – 10:30 A.M. Sunday School

The Rev. Darcy M. Reis, Pastor

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September, 2016

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Where did the summer months go? It’s almost as if we are in fast

forward mode and time is zooming by so quickly! Indeed, Autumn

is just around the corner and with that comes not only beautiful fall

colors and cooler temperatures that walk hand in hand with the

season of back to school and Sunday school. This month begins the

season when St. James will offer many and various opportunities

for us to learn through Sunday school, confirmation, and Bible

study classes to discover our Lord and Savior, Jesus and His love

for us, as well as learn how to be faithful Christians inspired by the

Word of God!

I’m reminded of the excitement that was shared by the VBS

children and volunteers this past July. It was such an exciting week

here at church. To see the wonder, the enthusiasm, and the fun of

all who participated in “Cave Quest.” How refreshing it was (and

is!) to learn from and with others and to share in the excitement of

what it means to be a child of God following the light of the world!

To be so happy to enter a church, to share in God’s Word, to be in

a community where ideas are shared and faith stories are lived

out…and to do so in such a manner that enlightened and lifted up

one another’s spirits….the enthusiasm was practically infectious!

As I looked upon all of the activities that were going on throughout

the VBS process, seeing the planning stages come to fruition, the

volunteers show up in droves to help, the VBS week going full

speed ahead, I couldn’t help but think about all of the people who

have crossed the threshold of this church throughout its history.

How many people have had their lives of faith shaped by the

educational opportunities offered here at St. James, not to mention

the worship experiences and opportunities? I tried to imagine how

many people whose lives have been affected and enriched by those

who live their lives of faith by serving others over the years. I

thought of the friendships and familial relationships that have

formed and been strengthened by faithful followers of

Christ…those special beloved children of God…who surround us

no matter what their age.

Indeed, how refreshing it is to be a part of St. James Church,

joining together with you, each a special child of God, surrounded

by so many people of great faith and who are excited, happy, and

enthusiastic to enter the doors of our church as we worship our

Lord and live out our lives of faith, serving others!

It’s going to be a fun Autumn filled with lots of learning, praying,

listening, and worshipping our Lord. I give thanks and joy for the

ministry we share together.

“Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with

shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, The Lord has

done great things for them. The Lord has done great things for us,

and we rejoiced.” Psalm 126:2-3

In Christ’s love,

Pr. D.

MEMBERS PLEASE MARK

YOUR CALENDARS AND

PLAN TO ATTEND!!

The Rite of Installation of The Reverend Darcy M. Reis

as Pastor of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.

Please watch the bulletin for R.S. V. P. forms

for the dinner that will follow the Rite of Installation.

Forms are now available on the pamphlet rack

and will be in the bulletins on Sundays,

September 4th

, 11th

and 18th

.

Deadline will be September 18th

.

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEN’S BIBLE STUDY - MEN IN MISSION The group meets on the first and third Sunday of

each month September–May, at 8:00 a.m., in the

Adult Sunday School Room. Class will resume on Sunday

September 18th

. All men are invited, please join with us.

Sunday School for ALL will resume on Sunday,

September 18th

, 10:30 a.m.

Nursery through grade 6 children will meet in their

regular Sunday School Room.

Youth, grades 7-12, are invited to meet with Pastor

Reis in the Youth Room during the Sunday School hour to discuss

how the Bible relates to current events. (For biblical research

purposes you may bring your cell phone or iPad if you have

one, but it is not necessary.)

Adult Sunday School Kick-off Sunday, September 18, 2016

Join us for a movie and lunch immediately following Sunday

School. Watch for the sign-up sheet on the Adams Street bulletin

board. Questions? Contact Linda Kern 792-3402 or

kern.linda1@gmail.com for more information.

We give thanks to God for the healthy birth of Andrew Charles

Kramer, born to Emily and Tom Kramer on July 6th

. (8 lbs. 20”)

We pray God’s continued blessing on Andrew, Emily, Tom, big

brother Ryan, and grandparents, Brian and Peg

Funkhouser.

We give thanks to God for the healthy birth of

Charlotte Nicole Hoke, born to Matt & Alexis Hoke on July 23rd

.

We pray God’s continued blessing on Charlotte, Matt, Alexis, big

sisters, Taylor & Natalie, and grandparents, Sonja & Ken Hoke.

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IN SYMPATHY:

Our Lord says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they

will be comforted,”[Matthew 5:4], we join in prayer

and mourning for the loss of:

Brandon J. Koller – 5/28/2016

Louise G. Wiley – 6/22/2016

H. Lee Mergenthaler – 6/28/2016

Janet Jamison – 8/13/2016

We keep their loved ones, family, and friends in our prayers and

ask that members please update your congregational directories.

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2016-2017 Social Hour Hosts Coffee socials/fellowship time follow Sunday

worship services. Please join with us.

Sept. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Sept. 18 & 25

Oct. Choirs

Nov. Christian Ed. Committee

Dec. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Jan. Worship/Music Committee

Feb. Church Council

Mar. Sunshine Workers

Apr. Social Ministry

May Adult Sunday School Class

“GROUP NEWS”

ST. JAMES SENIOR MEMBERS

Corn Roast – Thursday, September 1st. 11:30 a.m.

Please come out and enjoy some corn on the cob, bar-

b-que and dessert. Following lunch we will be

playing “BINGO.” Please bring a prize or two.

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THE PEACEMAKERS –

Next scheduled workday will be:

Wednesday, September 14th

– 3:00-7:30 p.m.

Please contact Sue Martin for additional details –if

needed.

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SUNSHINE WORKERS

Monday, August 28th

– (No September Meeting)

Covered Dish Picnic Luncheon / Meeting

12 Noon–Social Room- August 28th

(Bring a covered dish to share.)

SUNSHINE WORKERS BREAKFAST at Panera – 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 8th

. Come out and start your day by having

breakfast with the Sunshine Workers!

Sunshine Workers will host “BINGO” with the residents at Kelly

Manor on Monday, September 12th

, beginning at 2PM. All are

encouraged to come out and help. An afternoon of fun and

fellowship for all.

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SUNSHINE WORKERS continue to sell Weis & Giant Grocery

Gift cards each week in the social room during coffee social time.

Please stop by and purchase a card or two to use as gifts or for

your weekly groceries, prescriptions or gas purchases.

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BREAKFAST BLESSINGS UPDATE: Next Breakfast – September 3rd – 8:00-9:30 a.m.

We would like to thank our congregation for their ongoing

continued support to the breakfast. Our community outreach

program would not have been possible without each of you.

Personal and food items needed for upcoming breakfasts:

Aug. 28th

–Sept. 3rd

- Soap, Eggs, Milk, Orange Juice, Apple Juice

Sept 4th

–10th

– Soap, Men’s & Women’s Deodorant

Sept. 11th

–17th

– Toothbrushes & toothpaste

Sept. 18th

-24th

– Pancake mix, individual snack items, pop tarts

Sept. 25th

- Oct. 1st – Eggs, Orange & Apple Juice

Thanks to All and God Bless you, Breakfast Blessings

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FROM SOCIAL MINISTRY Next Ham & Cheese

Pretzel Sandwich Sale will be Wednesday,

September 28th

. Deadline for orders, September 18th

.

Order forms on pamphlet rack. Cost - $3.50 each

UPCOMING SOCIAL MINISTRY PROJECT:

September 4th

through October 2th

we will be

collecting new, full size blankets (60”x80”) for

Lutheran World Relief Ingathering Sunday on

October 2nd

. Watch for end of summer sales! Please no afghans or

throws. Social Ministry Committee, as well as Lutheran World

Relief, appreciates your help on this project. Thanks to all who

participate.

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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDERS for the 47th

Anniversary CROP Walk for the Hungry that will

take place at John Rudy Park on Sunday, October

9th

. Please watch Sunday bulletins for more

information.

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DON’T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the Family Style Turkey Dinner that will be

held on Saturday, October 15th

, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Tickets sales begin September 11th

please see Scott or Cindy Rutkowski.

Adults $10, Children (6-10) - $4, Children through 5 - free.

Donations of cakes and pies for desserts would be appreciated.

Please drop donations off on Friday October 14th 3-7:00 p.m. or

Saturday morning October 15th.

Sign-up sheet will be located on Adams Street

bulletin board if you are interested in volunteering to

help.

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M.O.M’s Ministry of Meals –

A ministry for those returning home from the hospital, rehab,

outpatient surgery, etc., or have had a death in the family, or birth

of a new baby, etc. Anyone experiencing any of the above or other

illnesses and in need of having a meal provided is asked to please

call the church office, 854-7198, or Barb Rhodes 698-7128.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. JAMES”

Be sure to "check out" the Bulletin Boards for current

and latest happenings. Upcoming bulletin boards

provided by the following committees:

September – Christian Ed. Committee

October - Social Ministry

November – Stewardship

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When you find yourself in the hospital either

unexpectedly or for a planned stay, please let us know

by contacting Pastor Reis at 1-570-516-4282 the

church office at 854-7198, or Mike Cooper, 845-6561,

Council Pres. To ensure that you will receive pastoral care in the

hospital, please inform the church office, the Pastor, or Mike.

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NOTES received – NOTES expressed:

Pastor Reis’ e-mail to Bishop Dunlop

Dear Bishop Dunlop, On behalf of myself and the congregation here at St. James in West York, we send you greetings in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

Because I was in residence at the assembly and didn't have any crazy socks to wear on the challenge day, I thought it would be fun to challenge St. James congregation to wear silly socks on Sunday, June 19th as a way of "socking it to hunger" from afar...so to speak.

During announcements the following Sunday after assembly, I explained the challenge you offered assembly participants and I offered to donate two dollars per person who wore crazy socks and was willing to have their picture taken to be sent to you. The response was overwhelming this past Sunday and I am happy to say that we had 26 participants in socks including myself. One was a young elementary age girl who was upset that she couldn't be in church the day of the challenge so her mom took a picture of her in the socks and emailed it to me!

Another member took it upon themselves to purchase extra crazy socks to share so that more members could participate. During Communion, as the members approached me for the bread, I noticed that several crazy sock participants had come forward without shoes on so as to subtly show me their socks!

Yet another member donning Halloween socks suggested during announcements that those who forgot to wear socks and wanted to participate could make a donation toward the cause. In the greeting line following the worship service I had been handed a total of $26.00 from members who wished to donate!

In all, a check to the synod will be arriving soon from St. James West York in the amount of $80.00, 26 people at $2.00 a person + $26.00 donated cash with $2.00 added in for your crazy socks, too.

Thank you for the inspiration and for allowing us to share in the giving experience. We had a lot of fun participating together!

In Christ, Pastor Darcy Reis

THANK YOU NOTES continued:

Bishop’s response: Lower Susquehanna Synod, ELCA “Where the hungry are fed.”

Pastor Reis, Thanks you so much for this email. It just brought

such joy to me that your congregation was willing to have fun and

help feed the hungry. What a wonderful blessing to return form

vacation and find your email. Please thank everyone in the

congregation for their great spirit and generosity.

Peace, James S. Dunlop

Dear St. James Lutheran, On behalf of the Harvest of Hope Food

Pantry, we thank you so much for the donation of 97 lbs. of canned

goods and soups collected during the 2016 VBS week. Your

generosity is appreciated.

May God Bless You, Barbara Kephart, Corr. Secretary

St. James members, I want to thank you for your prayers during

my eye cornea implant surgery. Also, thank you for the beautiful

altar flowers. Jean L. Ashton

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UPCOMING BUS TRIPS

American Music Theater 2016 Show

“CROONERS” Wednesday, September 21, 2016 / $65 per person

Lunch included at Golden Corral

Fulton Theater - “BILLY ELLIOT”

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 / $60 per person

(Meal cost on your own)

American Music Theater 2016 Christmas Show

Tuesday, November 22, 2016 / $73 per person

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Flyers for all trips are posted at the Adams Street entrance.

For additional information or to reserve a seat for any of the

above trips please contact Rosemary Rafferty

1660 North Drive, York, 17404

Home - 767-2536 or Cell - 424-1776

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ALL who will

be celebrating birthdays during

September.

Sept. 01 Tyler Stock

Sept. 02 Kayla Laird

Sept. 03 Margaret Gross

Sept. 04 Antonio Colantino,

Sept. 05 Jerrold May

Sept. 06 James Reis

Sept. 09 Jacob Gerrick

Sept. 09 Christopher Hied

Sept. 09 Zachary Snyder

Sept. 10 Jeanie Rice

Sept. 11 John B. Sauter

Sept. 12 Shonna Cardello

Sept. 12 Richard Mellon

Sept. 17 Gloria Becker

Sept. 18 Sara Hess

Sept. 22 Steven Ferree

Sept. 24 Sonja Hoke

Sept. 24 Martha Nary

Sept. 26 Marie Drawbaugh

Sept. 27 Delores Bailey

Sept. 27 Charles (Chuck) Reeder

Sept. 27 Melissa Starner

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ADDRESS ADDITION/CHANGES

Hershey, Joel Lee,

Transferred to Shiloh Lutheran Church

TREASURER’S MONTHLY REPORT – JULY, 2016

Actual Year to Date

Current Receipts – $ 15,541 $ 96,661

Current Expenses $17,047 99,770

[-$ 1,506] [-$ 3,758] Current receipts DO NOT include Building Fund,

NOR Capital Campaign fund receipts.

Current Benevolence Receipts $ 390 $ 3,758

Current Benevolence Disbursements $ 390 $ 3,758

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“Nickels” the Lamb: August-September

receipts will be forwarded to ACCESS York.

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On Sunday, November 13, 2016 we would like to recognize ALL

St. James veterans, past and present. We would like to include all

names in the bulletin on the 13th

. Those who have served, and

those who are serving, are ask to please complete the form below

and return to the church office by October 23rd

.

Name: ______________________________________________

Branch of Service: _____________________________________

Dates of Service: ______________________________________

R.S.V.P. for

Pastor Reis’s Installation Dinner

immediately following

Service of Installation on

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Please complete and return by

Sunday, September 18th

.

RESERVATION FOR INSTALLATION DINNER

NAME: __________________________________________

# ATTENDING __________________