St. James Journal Our Mission Statement: We Proclaim and Practice Christ s Love

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1 St. James Journal Our Mission Statement: We Proclaim and Practice Christ s Love SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:15 AM Bible Study 9:15 AM Contemporary Worship 10:15 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE 7:00 AM Men s Breakfast & Bible Study 4:45 PM Youth Choir 5:15 PM Meal 6:00 PM 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation 6:00 PM ONE 6:15 PM Worship Band 7:00 PM Chancel Choir THE SUNDAY RADIO BROADCAST on KRIB, 1490AM, is from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND WELCA OFFICERS will be installed at the 8 and 9:15 worship services on 9. All new Officers and Board Members are invited to a leadership orientation at 11 AM that day. Brunch will be served! WOW VALENTINE S PARTY will be Wednesday, 12, for all kids in grades K-4. Join us for games, activities, and Valentine fun! The party starts at 4:00 PM and ends after supper, (5:30). Invite your friends! We have lots of great events coming up in! I want to take a moment to highlight just a few of the things we have coming up: For several years now, we have joined congregations and youth groups around the country in celebrating Souper Bowl Sunday on Superbowl Sunday. As millions of people around the world prepare to watch the big football game and enjoy lots of food and celebration, we take some time to remember those who perhaps don t have food to eat or a warm house where they can enjoy a party. This year, on 2, you are invited to participate by bringing $1 (or more) to drop in a soup kettle for ELCA World Hunger. You can even pick who you think will be the winning Super Bowl Team by placing your money in the kettle for either the Denver Broncos or Seattle Seahawks! You are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank. We will have a football field in the Narthex that morning. Let s see how many yards of canned goods we can get. Can St. James make a canned good touchdown?? To get in the spirit of the day, you are encouraged to wear a jersey or shirt from your favorite football team or your favorite team colors! On 2, we will also celebrate with some of our young people on their First Communion Sunday. At 9:15, several of our youth in 3rd grade and older will join us at the communion table for the first time. They will be using glasses designed by them for this special day. Please join me in praying for them as they take this next step in their faith journey! On 9, we will have a Leadership Orientation for all of our Council and Board Members serving St. James in The day will start with installation of all officers and Board Members at either the 8 or 9:15 worship. The orientation will begin at 11:00. Brunch will be served. We will talk about our Vision and set some goals for the year. There will be a prize for the Board with the most members in attendance! ~Pastor Jeni

2 News From Our Members THOSE WE HAVE REMEMBERED IN PRAYER: Gary Beaver, Julie Eppens, Dean Hauge, Ed Meyer, Marilyn Monahan, and Chuck Vosburgh. If you or someone you know is hospitalized, has had surgery, or would like a pastoral visit, please contact Pastor Jeni. WHEN THERE IS ILLNESS IN YOUR FAMILY please notify the church office or one of the pastors. Also, a periodic update on their health is appreciated. We want to pray for those who are experiencing health issues. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to Gene and Michelle Larson on the death of Michelle s mother Ginette Revaux. Ginette died on January 19 at Good Shepherd Health Center. Our prayer is that you feel the love of God from the hearts of those who care and share in your time of sorrow. When there is a death of a family member, please call the church office so that we may make a note of it in an upcoming Journal. Also please call the church office if a name has been inadvertently omitted. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Laina Jade Nelson was born in Iowa City on January 23. Parents are Matthew and Kenza Nelson; grandparents are Pastor Paul and Kathy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU to all who helped with the WSCT Radio Barn Dance and Silent Auction on January 12, and thank you to all who donated baskets or other items for the Silent Auction. Over $1200 was raised toward new technology for our sound system. THANK YOU! To all the carolers who surprised me last month at Christmas time at my Kentucky Ridge Apartment! They brought a lot of Christmas cheer and fun with their singing! The music and warm friendship brought me much joy!! God Bless you all! Happy New Year! ~Lyn (Dorothy) Nelson WELCOME TO PASTOR JOEL DAHLEN The Congregation Council has contracted with Pastor Joel Dahlen for 6 months as staff support. He will be able to help with any pastoral duties (visits, weddings, funerals, preaching, teaching, etc) as decided between the two pastors. This will allow Pastor Jeni time to help the transition team with procedures needed to move the congregation forward until the council has time to locate and call a part-time interim pastor. The ultimate goal is, of course, for a call committee to get the congregation profile completed and call a senior pastor. Please take a few moments to introduce yourself to Pastor Joel and his wife, Renee. THANK YOU TO Lynn Christensen, John Diaz, Ray Groth, Harold Hansen and Parnell Petersen for taking down the Christmas trees. Don Priebe for making insulation panels for the nave and to Alf Larson for helping him install them about the cross. DEAR FRIENDS, Thank you for your generous gift of baby clothes & baby food. It is encouraging for us to know that concerned individuals within the community are aware of the needs we meet and are willing to assist us in our mission. ~Sincerely, Mary J. Ingham, Executive Director Crisis Intervention Center I WANT TO GIVE A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all those who were involved in special music during the Christmas season and services. The Chancel and Youth Choirs, all the soloists, the Sunday School Band and Sunday School participants, and the Worship Band. Also, I want to thank Carmen for the extra services she played. ( We do keep our fingers in shape during this time!) I hope you know that your music touched many! Again, Thank you! ~Cynthia, Music Director THANK YOU TO EVERYONE for the cards, food and prayers given to us after my surgery. We are so appreciate everything. ~Steve & Jane Trainer 2

3 St. James News SCRIPTURE READERS If you are unable to read on the scheduled Sunday please call someone else and exchange with them. If a change is made, please call the church office :00 AM 9:15 AM 11:00 AM Corrine Bolz Ralph Preuss Amy Halverson Mike & Colleen Syverson FEBRUARY GREETER SCHEDULE It is helpful to come minutes early. Name tags will be in the rear of the church on the Deacon s bench. Thanks so much for your help! 8:00 AM Service: Marvyl Ransom & Lou Cira 9:15 AM Service: Tim & Diane Francis and Family FEBRUARY USHER SCHEDULE Please arrive minutes early to prepare to hand out bulletins. Your nametag will be in a box on the Deacons bench in the rear of the church. Thank you! 2 & 9 16 & 23 Val Dornbusch Jeanette Priebe Dave Jacobson Tony Dahle ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE MARCH JOURNAL deadline is Tuesday, 18 by 1:00 PM. BULLETIN ARTICLES are due on Thursday by 9:00 AM every week. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Need Carmen Madson Kim Platts Gene Larsen 8:00 AM 9:15 AM Brad & Pat Fairbanks Brad & Pat Fairbanks Dan & Stacie Dingman Tony & Colleen Dahle THE MARCH JOURNAL will be assembled on Tuesday, 25, at 1:00 PM. If you are able to help, please contact Sarah in the office. Thank you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS FOR FEBRUARY Served: 5:15 to 6:00 PM Our suggested donation price for a meal has been changed to $5 per person. Thank you! FEBRUARY 5: FEBRUARY 12: FEBRUARY 19: FEBRUARY 26: Walking tacos, soft tacos, nachos & cheese & hot dogs Mini pizzas, potato chips, & hot dogs Mini hamburgers, cheesy hashbrowns, & hot dogs Party sub & potato chips All meals include dinner salad, dessert, & beverage. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RIVERSIDE CAMPERS will host our coffee and fellowship time this Sunday, 2. They will be providing baked goods and other treats in the Friendship Room before the 8 AM service and between services. A free will offering will be taken that will benefit our children going to camp STATEMENTS OF GIVING AND 2014 CHURCH OFFERING ENVELOPES are available in the Narthex. If there are any discrepancies, are there are no envelopes for you, please let Sarah know in the office. PLEASE ONLY USE 2014 OFFERING ENVELOPES for your 2014 offering. Thank you! COPIES OF CHRIST IN OUR HOME, PORTALS OF PRAYER and THE LUTHERAN magazine are available on a table in the Narthex. 3

4 THERE WILL NOT BE A BREAST CAN- CER SUPPORT MEETING on 2. Hope to see everyone in March! If you have any questions please contact Millie at or Karen at BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS WILL BE IN THE BOARDROOM this Sunday, 2, after the 8 AM service. Hope to see you there! If there are other nurses that would like to help with this, please contact Judy Piersma ( ) or Karrie Frenz ( ) or call the church office. PRAYER SHAWL will meet on Monday, 3 at 6:30 PM. CRAFTS START UP AGAIN on Thursday, 6, at 9:00 AM. Join us! THE RELAY FOR LIFE KICK-OFF EVENT is Thursday, 6 at Music Man Square. Your Jimmies All Saints team needs you there. Come and share in all the fun under the Big Top! Sue Ollman, Corrine Bolz and Diane Schiermeister. THE MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY which is usually held on the first Wednesday, will be on Friday, 7, at 2:30 PM. Anyone can attend. MISSION TRIP MEETING: All youth in grades 8-12 interested in a summer mission trip, along with parents, are invited to a meeting on Sunday, 9 during Sunday School (10:15-10:45). We will discuss dates, location, fundraising, and drivers. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting! If you cannot attend, but are interested in the Mission Trip, please talk to Pastor Jeni. WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP BRING THE LOVE OF GOD to those in need? We are looking for members who will join a Care Team -a team of people who will visit, send cards, or perhaps bring food to someone sick, grieving, or in any kind of need. For more information talk to Pastor Jeni! Join us for an orientation/meeting on Monday, 10 at 6:30 PM. St. James News NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION will be held on Sunday, 16 from 6-7:30 PM. New Members will be received the following Sunday. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining St. James, please contact Pastor Jeni. LOVE CIRCLE will meet on Monday, 17 at 7:00 PM. HOPE CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, 18, at 9:30 AM. SENIOR SAINTS will meet on Thursday, 20, at 5:00 PM. KOINONIA will meet on Sunday, 23, at 6:00 PM, at Pizza Ranch. ANYONE INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH BINGO AT GOOD SHEPHERD? The women of St. James are scheduled to be there on the following Wednesdays from 1 PM 3 PM: March 12 May 7 July 9 September 17 November 19 Let Sarah know in the office if you would like to join us. Duties include passing out BINGO prizes, helping some residents with their BINGO cards, and serving snacks. The residents enjoy visiting too. You will feel good after helping with this fun event. Thanks! ~ Suzanne NEEDED: MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS! St. James has been assigned to deliver meals during the week of March Please contact Sarah in the church office if you are able to help! On behalf of the many homebound, thank you for volunteering to deliver these meals! 4

5 1148 4th St SE * Mason City, IA (641) * fax (641) PERMIT #426 NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE P A I D MASON CITY, IA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED St. James Staff Pastor Jeni Bohls pastorjeni@mchsi.com Administrative Coordinator Sarah Grant stjamesoffice@mchsi.com Music Director Cynthia Tompkins garnitures@hotmail.com Building Supervisor Bill Trask Kitchen Coordinator Sherri Fitzgerald Facebook: THE ST. JAMES WORSHIP BROADCAST can be heard from anywhere in the world via the world-wide web. Go to discovernorthiowa.com and click on the KRIB listen live icon. The broadcast is on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Central time. HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE? We are adding new things to it ALL THE TIME, including updated schedules, announcements of events, and pictures, as well as our newsletter and monthly calendar. HOLY HUMOR DID NOAH FISH? A Sunday school teacher asked, Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark? No, replied Johnny. How could he, with just two worms. SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:15 AM Bible Study 9:15 AM Contemporary Worship 10:15 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE 7:00 AM Men s Breakfast & Bible Study 4:45 PM Youth Choir 5:15 PM Meal 6:00 PM 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation 6:00 PM ONE 6:15 PM Worship Band 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 8

6 St. James News BREAD FOR VISITORS Are you interested in making bread or greeting visitors? We need your help! There are sign-up sheets posted on the Altar Flower & Radio Ministry board next to Sarah s office. Maybe you can bake bread but can't hand it out on that Sunday. That's ok. Maybe you can hand it out but can't bake the bread. That's ok too. We can work as a team! There is a pan available in the Fireside kitchen that will bake eight small loaves at once for you to borrow, if you need. We ask that you please remember to put it back for the next baker. Any size you want to make is fine, though. You can bake any kind of bread. In the past, bakers have made pumpkin, banana, white, and cinnamon. Pastor Jeni will announce during worship that visitors can come to the Welcome desk and pick up a loaf of bread. This project is not just for women. I know there are some men in the congregation who are fantastic cooks/bakers! I bet we also have some teens and preteens who are good in the kitchen! You could sign up as a family or a group of friends. Make it fun and not a chore! This is one small way St. James can welcome visitors. If you have any questions, please call Suzanne McKee at or Sarah in the office. Thank you! FEBRUARY BREAD BAKERS Sue Ollman Ann Sletten Suzanne McKee Need CONSIDERING BIBLE CAMP THIS SUMMER? St. James parents come together each year to help raise funds to make camp affordable for any of our youth that want to attend! If your son/daughter is going to camp and you would like to participate in fundraising, please give the Church office your name and address so we can connect you with other parents. HALVERSON YOUTH FUND The Halverson Youth Fund is a fund for students attending Christian camps, mission trips, or retreats. Youth can earn money from this fund by participating in service projects. If you need an application or more information about the youth fund, talk to Pastor Jeni, or download the form from our website: HEATING COST CONTINUE TO BE A BURDEN FOR MANY FAMILIES. Community Action in Mason City or low-income home energy assistance programs which can help. If you are in need or know someone who could use this program, please contact Jade Miller who is the energy assistance/emergency programs coordinator for Community Action at THE MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR will be ed, upon request, to all who access the Journal online. Call or Sarah in the church office if you would like to be added to the birthday calendar list. GO PAPERLESS! If you are able to receive the Journal online or would prefer Sarah to it to you each month, please let her know. The church s website is and Sarah s is stjamesoffice@mchsi.com Please consider being removed from the hard copy mailing list. 7