St. James Episcopal Church East Park Avenue, Riverton WY Almost Clergy Notes...

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1 MAY The Disciple St. James Episcopal Church East Park Avenue, Riverton WY Almost Clergy Notes.... Spring Service Times Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 am Children s Sunday School No Wednesday Morning Services Scheduled ~ Please remember articles for The Disciple Newsletter are due by the 20 th of each month ~ Happy Spring time! Spring Water, Water Everywhere! When the poor and the needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst, I the Lord will answer them I will open a river on the bare heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys; I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and on the dry land springs of water. (Is. 41:17-18) During the past two weeks, our area has had storm after storm, bringing cold and wet, sloppy mud. In many areas of our state, there have been record snowfalls. While being inside for many days, my thoughts focused on scriptures which focus upon God s faithfulness and mercy to His beloved children in whatever life s conditions we find ourselves in. The reality is that God is with us through drought years, record levels of snowpack, and every kind of weather between these two extremes. Jesus is with us in all circumstances and is only a prayer away, even in our darkest hour. He also reminds us that He feeds all the birds of the air and that we should trust in Him for our daily needs. If the lilies of the field grow without sprinkler systems, then why can t we humans relax and trust that our perennials will return? We need only to spend some time in the mountains later this month to see acres of yellow arrow balsamroot and purple lupine in bloom fed by trickling snow-melt. They come back in their glory each year without fertilizer, weeding, or breaking them apart. They are His glorious handiwork. As for the voice of Isaiah speaking to us over the centuries, let it be said that this writer boldly proclaimed good news to the Jewish captives during the Babylonian exile. Yahweh would first comfort His flock, and, as Creator and Redeemer, would deliver them out of bondage to return back to their own country. In language that spoke directly to the concerns of people living in desert conditions, Second Isaiah, as this section of this Old Testament book is called, uses the imagery of precious water as an analogy to God s everlasting power and fidelity to His chosen people. Israel would continue to be center stage in the ongoing drama of Israel bringing redemption to all people of the world in the figure of Jesus Christ Himself. Enjoy the miracle of spring as it finally arrives! God s Peace, ~ Veronika ~

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3 Congratulations Audrey & Eva ~~ & thank you Bishop Smylie for a wonderful St. James visit!!!

4 St. James Worship Schedule For MAY: 05 HE 10am with Rev. Melinda 12 MP 10am (Mother s Day) 19 MP 10am (Iona Weekend & Pentecost) 26 HE 10am with Rev. Melinda St. James Prayer Group Prayer Group will meet Wednesdays at 7 P. M. at Joyce Kilmers: 919 Homestead Avenue First Meeting: May 1, 2013 We will be using Invitation to Presence By Wendy Miller to begin our Group Books are available Please contact Diane Carleton for more information. Transportation will be available Additional Summer Bible Study: We will actually be having two studies this spring and summer. The second study will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7pm and is also at Joyce Kilmer s home. This group will be a study on the book that Rev. Joel Dingman talked about during the Palm Sunday weekend, called Good and Beautiful God by James Bryan Smith. Please come to one or both studies. All are welcome! Come join St. James in celebrating spring. Mark your calendars ars for our annual spring salad luncheon that will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Bring a dish to share. Meat,, rolls and drinks will be provided. Also bring b a small loaf of your favorite bread (banana, pumpkin, wheat, white) to share with others thers. Ask a friend to come along and enjoy lots of food, fun and fellowship. Everyone is invited! Hope to see you there! Membership Letter Coming Soon A letter will go out soon to determine the number of communicants within St. James. Our annual parochial report does not reflect membership. Since an update has not been done for some time, the diocese requests that we correct our list for accuracy to reflect the true number of participants within the parish. Food Basket Sunday (every third Sunday) Reminder: Food can be put in the collection basket in the sanctuary at any time for distribution to Christian Food Warehouse Outreach.

5 Castle Kingdom Rock St. James VBS Work Parties! Vacation Bible School will be June 10 th through June 14 th, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:30. Come help transform St. James into Castle Kingdom Rock. Starting Tuesday, April 30 th and continuing through May, work parties will meet at 5:00 p.m. These work parties will only last an hour so you will be able to come, work, and still have time for other things. Also looking for someone to tell one or two of the stories during the VBS week of June Come join us!! Deacon Jim to Preach at St. James Deacon Jim Steward of Cheyenne, Bishop Smylie s laison to Tanzania, will preach at our morning service on Sunday, June 9 th and will host a slide show presentation of his earlier trip to this African country during our coffee hour. Jim will also be traveling there June 22 nd for his second trip with Bishop Smylie s wife, Jill and others on an educational mission. He is very eager to return there. Jim has shared that when he preaches in that country, a sermon is expected to last an hour or more. He has a translator with him so that the native people can immediately understand his message. He has already picked up some Swahili phrases. He is glad to visit any churches in the state who want to learn more about our diocese s special relationship with this African nation and how local churches might help share their talents and resources there. Jim is a classmate of Amy, Diane, and Veronika at the Iona School every month in Casper. He and Veronika will actually cross paths in Tanzania in July; as Veronika s music team arrives, he and his group will be returning to the airport near Mount Kilimanjaro! Please mark Sunday, June 9 th, on your calendars now. ~ Verionka ~

6 HR Camp Christ Centered Camping Fun only $60/per week, transportation provided! July 7 th through August 11 th or Camp Description Located in Esterbrook, Wyoming Wilderness Camp (also known as HR Camp) is 28 miles from Douglas in the Laramie Mountains of the Medicine Bow National Forest. Through Christian worship, hiking, arts & crafts, music and campfires, youth build a stronger faith and create relationships that last a lifetime. HR Camp is a facility of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming. The program and operations are governed by the HR Camp Foundation Board. The mission of the camp is to provide an opportunity for young people to live in a Christ-centered community that experiences outdoor activities in a safe, structured and environmentally sensitive manner. A Mother's Love There are times when only a mother's faith Can help us on life's way And inspire in us the confidence We need from day to day. For a mother's heart and a mother's faith And a mother's steadfast love Were fashioned by the angels And sent from God above. May Birthdays 23 Marla Miller 25 Judy Groathouse 28 Catherine Manning A MOTHER'S DAY PRAYER ~ Author Unknown ~ Heavenly Father, to you I pray... On this day called, "Mother's Day." Let all mother's on earth give praise, To you...for the children that you gave. HAPPY MOTHER S DAY! And then have faith for God to show... Them all the rest they have to know. Remember they're His children too. For they were only lent to you. ~ Author Unknown ~

7 Clergy Contacts The Rev. Melinda Bobo Senior Warden Sue Rector Vestry Jim Matson Guy Carleton Marcia Himes Sue Rector Pastoral Care Shared Coordinators Amy Mayes Veronika Schultz Staff Koleen De Leon Veronika Schultz Joanie Olson Sexton Musician Coordinator What s Happening Sundays 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Tuesdays 10 a.m. Play Place Session Ends for Summer May 14 th Tuesday & Wednesday Spring/Summer Bible Studies 7pm Begin May 1 st May 1st Prayer Group begins: Wednesdays 7pm at Joyce Kilmer s May 4 th Annual Spring Luncheon 11:30 am May 7 th Vestry luncheon with Press Stephens 1pm at LaPeyre Restaurant May 8 th Vestry Meeting 7pm May 12 th Mother s Day May 14 th Play Place session ends for summer May 18 th Jessica Reynolds visits from Diocese May 18 th 19 th Iona School weekend Casper The 20 th of EVERY MONTH: The Disciple articles and schedule signups are due!! Please articles or bring them to the church office. Office hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 am 2:00 pm Please be sure to sign up on the ministry schedules in the narthex ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH 519 EAST PARK AVENUE RIVERTON, WY 82501