AWARE October St. James United Methodist Church

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1 St. James United Methodist Church AWARE 2017 ~~~~~~~~~~~~PASTOR~~~~~~~~~~~ Dong Su Lee ~~~~~~~LAY LEADERSHIP~~~~~~~ Lay Leader/Lay Member Ann. Conf. Larry Gyrion Staff Parish Relation Chairperson Gary Linstad Administrative Board Chairperson Tom Schemm Council Secretary Deb Kraemer Treasurer Chris Bahr Finance Chair Jon Krein Financial Secretary LuAnn Van Handel Trustees Chair TBA Christian Education Sherri Gyrion Missions Committee Kay & Charlie Christenson Member Care Lead Dong Su Lee Website Bill Kraemer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~STAFF~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Administrative Assistant Deb Kraemer Organist Linda Lee Director of Music Vacancy Custodian Kari Sturm Please note: If you are receiving this electronically, all links in this publication are active. (indicated as blue and underlined.) You just need to hover over it and click on the link with your mouse. Some interesting points at Meet the Lee s has been some information shared by us and the participants: name, place of birth, occupation, special reason for their membership at St James, and hobbies, interests, and events during brief and long life journey. Those topics are what I share and converse with those whom I visit with. Talking about them, time flies and I to end visitation with singing hymns and word of prayer, expecting visitation again. Meet the Lee s seems to be multi-purpose. First, people can meet Linda and me away from the pulpit, sitting next to them. Not with pastoral robe, but with casual clothes. We become the part of St James family. Second, members can find skills and gifts, weakness and strength of a pastor and they can think how to complement his weaknesses. Third, listening to some hopes of St James, I can change my plan for the church or add certain programs or re-form current programs. As time together is limited, we need to make the hay while the sun shines. The initial response to the ministry of Jesus in Galilee by the people was: All were amazed and asked one another, What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him. (Mark 1:27) A new teaching with authority to revive, renew, revitalize that we as well as the Galileans have been looking for since the start of the church. For this we meet together and listen to one another. But something new my small body doesn t have, but Jesus, who became flesh and made his dwelling among us (John 1:14), has: through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race. The role of the pastor is important, but we, pastor and congregation, follow, imitate, and believe Jesus is our life source, light, and something eternal. Pastor and congregation dig our own well by prayer, plan, and practice day and night at homes and at the church. Meet the Lees goes on, as we meet the members and nonmembers of the St James community. Together with Jesus, we ll meet the needs of St James and our community. And walk and work with Jesus. Dong Su 1

2 Scripture Readings for Exodus 17:1-7 Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32 Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46 Laity Sunday Kay Christenson & Deb Kraemer Preaching Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-11 Exodus 33:12-23; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 ONGOING ACTIVITIES Lunch Bunch: 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct., 9, at Bamboo, 2230 E. Northland Ave., Appleton Men s Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct., 10, at Mary s Family Rest., 2312 N. Richmond St. Ladies Nite Out:, Monday, Oct., 16, at Olive Garden. Wednesday Bible Study & Support : Meets at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Sermon titles will be given closer to each week. CROP Walk Update: CROP Walk team formation is underway! At this point Team Gyrion, and Team Christenson will represent St. James on the walk, Sunday, 8th. If you wish to join us by walking that day or fundraising (you do not have to walk to collect donations.), please see Kay Christenson. Please be generous in your support of programs that fight hunger locally, nationally, and worldwide by donating financially through your teams. Remember that 25% of funds collected remain in the Fox Valley to help agencies like St. Joseph Food Pantry, to help those in need. Homework for today-- As you sit down to eat, take a moment to remember those who don't have what you have: the food on your plate, the medicine you may be taking with your meal, the glass of clean water you just ran from the faucet. Remember how fortunate you are, and share from your bounty. Thank you. P.S.: Checks should be made out to, CWS/CROP. Cash is also gladly accepted. Kay Christenson Birthdays 10/02 Lilly Rowe 10/03 Kay Jacobson 10/05 Rich Stewart 10/05 Jake King 10/07 Cory Milbach 10/07 Alex Thomas 10/09 Lee Baehman 10/11 Jeremy King 10/12 Brian Jahn 10/12 Alice Lind 10/18 Hannah Graham 10/20 Shane Bahr 10/23 Paul Davies 10/27 Sheri Warren 10/30 Charlie Christenson 10/30 Wendy Lind Anniversaries 10/04 Tanner & Jayne Lang (14) 10/07 Ken & LuAnn Van Handel (40) 10/11 Bob & Martina Olson (20) 10/12 Dave & Deb Ebben (26) 10/17 Paul & Deb Countney (31) 10/20 Wayne & Diane DeGrand (44) 10/26 Sam & Jessica Mansfield (4) SAVE THE DATE For updates: umcsj.org Oct. 8 Crop Walk Oct. 14 Homeless Connection Meal Assistance Oct. 22 Salvation Army Reminder: worship now begins at 8:45 a.m. Pastor Lee s Office Hours St James: Monday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Oneida: Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Pastor Lee s phone number:

3 Charge Conference News The date of our Charge Conference this year is Tuesday, November 21 at 6:30p.m. The place is TBA. Please mark your calendars. We have been informed that this will be done as a circuit, so we will need to have our preparation of conference forms prepared and voted upon at an Administrative Council meeting a week or so prior to the Charge Conference meeting. All forms must be filled out on line this year. Required forms need to be filled out by Trustees, Finance, SPRC, Lay Servants and Pastor. They can be found at: praise.wisconsinumc.org/chargeconf/bze2bfy2 When you go to this page it will walk you though what you need to do if your browser is not compatible. Although the forms must be filled out on line, please print them out and give to the church office so that we have them for future reference, and for all to review at Administrative Council. Let me know if you have any questions, or need assistance. Please do your best to have them completed by early November. Once the Ad Council meeting is set I will send you notice. Thank you, Deb What is World Communion Sunday? World Communion Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday in. World Communion Sunday reminds us that in communion we are receiving the body of Christ that we may be the body of Christ in the world. World Communion Sunday reminds us that all who partake in this Holy meal are in communion with God and one another. Some congregations take this opportunity to celebrate communion in ways that lift of the diversity of the body of Christ around the world. This can be heard in the different songs that are sung or even in the different languages spoken. No matter the way that World Communion Sunday is celebrated, it is a reminder that there are no political, social or national borders in the body of Christ. The United Methodist Church takes this moment of remembering the global church to take up a special offering on World Communion Sunday. What is given to this special offering benefits World Communion Scholars as well as Ethnic Scholarships and the Ethnic In-Service Program. The Work of God is Done by Giving The work of God is to be done by the people of God giving according to the will of God. (Sutherland & Nowery, The 33 Laws of Stewardship.) This is as good a definition of Stewardship as there is. Whenever there is something to be done in the Kingdom of God, the followers of God are the ones who are called to do it. This may be leading prayers, meeting in small groups, working in the community garden, balancing the church s books, inviting our neighbors to worship, visiting shut-ins, or serving the poor. We do much of this work of God through or supported by our local churches. Worship is the most visible, perhaps, but many other activities are equally important, such as spiritual formation, congregational care, hospitality and outreach, or missions. Moreover, the local churches support the works of the conference and denomination, as well. In Wisconsin, this includes ministries like congregational revitalization and new church starts, or health and welfare ministries and, elsewhere, ministries such as Africa University. Without the people of God giving according to the will of God, none of these things would be happening. Sometime in the coming year, and for most of us, this fall, we will be called upon as God s people to give generously to support financially God s work in our local churches and beyond. This is a recurring call to discipleship that we all share through our connection in the Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church. Jim Wells, Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation 3

4 fest Thank your everyone who has donated or volunteered to help with fest on September 30th... Help Needed for Salvation Army Henderson Thank-you to all who generously contributed towards our mission trip to Henderson Settlement in Kentucky. We have reached our goal of $3, This money will be used to purchase the supplies for our projects. We will be replacing 5 double windows, 6 single windows, 6 interior doors along with some painting of various trim and floors. This work will be on a house that is on the Henderson Settlement campus that is used in the summer for volunteers. When the volunteers have a safe and comfortable place to stay, then more volunteers are able to come and go out in the community to help people with home repairs and maintenance. We leave Sat. Oct. 7 th returning Sat. Oct. 14 th. The following people are going on the trip: Gary & Diane Linstad Jim & Gay Casey Ken Kempfer Tom & LouAnn Graf 22, 2017 If you can help, contact Rich & Bev Stewart at or richbevstewart@gmail.com We will need help from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rich & Bev Stewart Frank & Heidi Guerts Lloyd Eggert Fellowship Hospitality Is Getting a Make-Over! You Can Help! This ministry gives members and visitors a chance to forget the weekly grind and to expresso how the week has gone, or spill the beans on what is new in life. By taking each Sunday and dividing it into bite-sized pieces, it will give us all something to snack on to improve our mission outreach to one-another and our visitors. There won t be a latte for any one person to do under this new plan. In an effort to simplify fellowship time we are splitting up the duties for each Sunday. We are looking at 4 categories of help. 1. Coffee preparation - come early and make coffee, perhaps make more as needed. 2. Hospitality Host - someone to be willing to set out donated treats and pour some juice for our younger members. 3. Donation of treats - people willing to donate treats of fruits, vegetables, or baked goods (bought or home-made) 4. Clean-up warriors. We know that many are busy with before worship preparation. But if you might be available to help wash off the tables, be sure the coffee pot is turned off, dishes are put in the dish washer and run it, and turn off the lights, that would be a terrific help! It is felt that by splitting up these duties, we will be able to continue this vital ministry to St James. The current hospitality teams have done a wonderful job, but some would enjoy an extended break, which gives others the opportunity to be involved with this ministry. (You also have the option to do all four categories if this is what you wish.) We are also looking for subs for each of the spots, so that when needed our new regulars can have a Sunday off if needed. Please let Deb, in the church office, know of your interest in helping, which Sunday of the month (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th ) and which of the 4 duties above best fits your gifts. With this new way of enjoying our fellowship each week it should be a piece of cake to accomplish. For your Sunday morning convenience there is also a sign up sheet at the treat table in fellowship hall. We have a few people who have already said, Yes, I can do that! How about you? Without you, fellowship time could disappear as fast as your favorite treat. Together, let s see what s brewing, as we stir up the current format for a new recipe. 4

5 Is Just Around the Corner December 2, 2017 Crafters needed for the Holiday Fair. We welcome junior crafters. Contact Wendy Lind for information & questions ( ). Vendors from St. James: You may reserve your booth now. Contact Michelle Price at or for information. We will also be looking for soup, cookie and candy makers. Sign up sheets will be available at the Connection center after fest. St Joseph Food Pantry Thank you everyone who donates to St Joseph food pantry. For more information on the program go to St Joe s This month 84.5 pounds of goods were donated this month. Thank you to Paul Countney for delivering it. Lay Servant Advanced Class: Untied Methodist Polity Saturdays 28 and November14, :30 am-2:30 pm At: Faith United Methodist Church 633 Detroit St., Sheboygan Falls, WI Facilitator: Rev. Kevin Dembinski from Marinette First United Methodist Bring your own lunch or local restaurants are nearby. The text that will be used is "The Method of Our Mission" by Laceye C. Warner. The cost for the class is $30.00 which includes the book, certificate, snacks, postage and Lunch. Deadline for reservations is Friday, 13, Please make check payable to North East District Office and send to: North East District Office, 1025 Tullar Rd, Neenah WI The book along with instructions will be mailed to you prior to the first class. Contact Barbara Franken, or bfranken@wisconsinumc.org Sunday Morning Mission offerings from to December. will go to Salvation Army Click on the link below to find out more Salvation Army Some items needed are Coffee, Coffee creamer, packaged fruit or granola bars, paper towels, fresh fruit, cereals (not Cheerios, Rice Krispies, or Cornflakes), and Olive oil, to name a few. For information on current needs for Homeless Connections, Click here 5

6 St. James Care Committee Hi Everyone, just a note to let you know that the Congregational Care Committee is still here. This committee is still available to do home visitations for our elderly, our shut-ins and those who are hospitalized. When calling the church with your visitation type needs, you can request that the visit be made by Pastor Lee, or a member of the committee. Home communion is also available upon request. The committee is also continuing to send care cards on behalf of the St James congregation. What we ask of you, is that you let the office know of your needs. If you, or a loved one are hospitalized, please contact the church office at , and this information will be directed to where it needs to go. If you have a greater need for yourself or a loved one, please contact Deb in the church office at between 9-1, Monday through Thursday, or Pastor Lee directly at We can use helping hands. If you feel this ministry might be a fit for you, please contact the church office with your questions, or come to the next meeting on September 14th at 1:45p.m. Don t let the time scare you away, we are flexible and the time is changeable, just let us know of your interest. Blessings, The Care Committee Check out our new and improved (& updated) website at umcsj.org Advice From A Pumpkin Be well-rounded. Get plenty of sunshine. Give thanks for life s bounty. Have a thick skin. Keep growing. Be outstanding in your field. Think big! Ilan Shamir 6

7 GREETER Julie Remmel Chet & Rose Ann Luce Need a permanent greeter each month. Jill Featherwolf TBA SOUND & PROJECTION Bill Kraemer Larry Gyrion Cal Christenson Bill Kraemer Larry Gyrion Cal Christenson Bill Kraemer USHER CAPTAIN Usher Captain needed. Please contact the church office. Training Available. Bonnie Budreau Carol Carlson Mike Shepard Wayne DeGrand TBA FELLOWSHIP HOSPITALITY See hospitality fellowship article page 3. ACOLYTE Lilli Gyrion Avery Lang Maizy Van Linn Ashlynn Gyrion Lilli Gyrion If you have a child that is interested in being an acolyte, please let the office know. Thank you. LITURGIST Ed Ramsaroop Kay Christenson Nancy Adkins Deb Kraemer Cal Christenson NURSERY Michelle Price Melissa Van Linn Carrie Walters Jill Featherwolf Michelle Price COUNTERS Carol Carlson & Julie Remmel Carol Carlson & Chris Bahr Carol Carlson & Chris Bahr Jon Krein & Julie Remmel Jon Krein & Rick Stewart COMMUNION SERVERS Ed and Sharon Ramsaroop, Deb Ebben & Pastor Lee Please contact the church office if you can fill in any TBA spots. See UMCSJ.org for updates & additional info... 7

8 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Communion 8:15 a.m. Praise Practice 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Time 2 3 Accountability 7:00 p.m. Praise Team 4 1:00 p.m. Bible Study & Support 6:30 p.m. Yoga 5 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Valley VNA Foot Care Clinic Call Office Closed 7 8 7:45 a.m. Choir Practice 8:15 a.m. Praise Practice 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Time 1:00 p.m. CROP Walk (registration 12:30 p.m.) Pray for our Henderson Volunteers this week. 9 12:15 p.m. Lunch Bunch, at Bamboo, E. Northland Ave. 4:30 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 p.m. L.S.M. (Lay Servant Ministry) 10 8:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast Accountability 7:00 p.m. Praise Team 11 1:00 p.m. Bible Study & Support 6:30 p.m. Yoga 6:30 p.m. Youth Office Closed p.m. Homeless Connections Emergency Shelter Meal Henderson returns. 15 Laity Sunday 8:15 a.m. Praise Practice 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Time 16 Ladies Nite Out. Olive Garden 1275 N. Casaloma 17 Accountability 7:00 p.m. Praise Team 18 1:00 p.m. Bible Study & Support 6:30 p.m. Yoga 6:30 p.m. Embroiderer s Guild 19 1:45 p.m. Care Team Meeting 20 Office Closed Aware 21 AWARE ARTICLES DUE 22 7:45 a.m. Choir Practice 8:15 a.m. Praise Practice 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Salvation Army 23 4:30 p.m. Girl Scouts 24 Accountability 6:30 p.m. SPRC 7:00 p.m. Praise Team 25 1:00 p.m. Bible Study & Support 6:30 p.m. Yoga 6:30 p.m. Youth Office Closed :15 a.m. Praise Practice 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Time Accountability 7:00 p.m. Praise Team 8

9 For the Kids Cornerstone A cornerstone harkens back to God s pronouncement in Isaiah 28:16 that he has laid as a foundation in Zion a precious cornerstone. Ephesians 2:20 declares that Jesus is the cornerstone of the household of God. The letters IHC and XP are abbreviations for Jesus and Christ in ancient Greek. 9

10 St. James United Methodist Church 100 W. Capitol Drive Appleton, WI Return Service Requested Affix Postage Here Mailing Label To receive this newsletter through and to receive weekly e-news from St. James UMC, please send your address to St. James United Methodist Church Pastor Dong Su Lee Phone: Deb Kraemer Administrative Assistant Office phone number: Office Hours 9 a.m. 1 p.m., Monday Thursday Bulletin Information & Announcements Due Monday of each week Newsletter Submissions Due 20th of each month For more information, go to umcsj.org Aware is published monthly by St. James UMC, 100 W. Capitol Drive, Appleton, WI