MESSENGER. Now we know all 66 Books of the Bible!!! The St. James. We Survived VBS 2016 We own our BIBLES!!! St. James Episcopal Church

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1 MESSENGER The St. James 2016 Our vision for St. James Parish is to be a Loving Family, embracing all peoples, expressing the love of Jesus Christ and carrying out His Ministry in our Community of Faith and the Community in which we live. The St. James Messenger 204 Lee Street Leesburg, FL We Survived VBS 2016 We own our BIBLES!!! St. James Episcopal Church Now we know all 66 Books of the Bible!!! Linley threading ribbons for new Hymnal markers St. James Recruits inscribing and illustrating our Family Bible Tie Dying our Survival Shirts after a fun week at St James Bible Boot Camp!

2 The Messenger is a monthly publication of St. James Episcopal Church in Leesburg, Florida. It is mailed on the last Wednesday of each month and highlights parish news for the upcoming month. Deadline for submissions is the Friday before mailing. Submissions should be sent to: Pat Schaefer <office@stjames-leesburg.org> St. James Episcopal Church 204 N. Lee Street Leesburg, FL Church Mailing Address: Office Phone: (352) Office Fax:(352) Office office@stjames-leesburg.org Fr. Trees frtrees@stjames-leesburg.org Visit our website at: Like us on Facebook! CHURCH VESTRY & STAFF Rector: Rev d Thomas Trees Retired Clergy: Rev ds Charles Hay, William J. Boyer, James Martin Parish Musicians: Deb Carraway, Elizabeth Williams Nursery Coordinator: Carmen Rebusmen Treasurer: Tom Grizzard Parish / Finance Secretary: Pat Schaefer Sexton: Doug Ames Housekeeping: Diane Smith Vestry Wardens: David Smith (Senior Warden) Rob Bowersox (Junior Warden) Vestry Members: Becky Binneveld, Lisa James, Meredith Kirste, Jim Logan, Mackie McCabe, Chris Northcott, Kay Oestreich, Jason Smalley, Bob Tindall, Ted Wolf A TASTE OF ST. JAMES Friday, September 30 th, :00 pm to 9:00 pm A Fundraiser for supplies and medical needs for the Jamaica Medical Mission Celebrating 27 years of Mission Work Social hour starts at 6:00 pm Tastings are from 6:30 until 8:30 PM 20(people/teams/couples) are needed that will prepare enough food of ONE ITEM, (2 4 OUNCES, A SAMPLING) for 100 people to taste. The participants will be encouraged to decorate their table and wear outfits to match their theme. That evening we will also have a Silent Auction. Libations will be available for a donation. St. James members and guests are invited. You need not be a member to participate. Tickets for the Event will be on sale on Sundays and in the office starting in August. Tickets are $25. Please contact Sharon McCabe, if you are interested in BEING A CHEF. To donate an item for the SILENT AUCTION: Contact Nancy Russell, or Cheryl Nann,

3 MEN S PRAYER BREAKFAST WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016 As we head into the summer months, we hope everyone will keep the Fall Bazaar in mind. It is a great time to pick up items or make things for the Grand Auction, Door Prizes, and Gifts for All Seasons. When cleaning out closets consider things for White Elephants, Book Booth, Jewelry, Scarves,,Purses, and Vintage Treasures. Hone your recipes for The Country Kitchen and The Confectionary. Don t forget to start plants for The Green Thumb! Thanks to all of the ladies who have volunteered to chair and they are always available to share ideas or put you to work. Please call them if you would like to help. This event provides funds for all of the mission work our ECW does in our own community as well as worldwide. CHAIRWOMEN Jan Smith and Becky Binneveld Cashiers Barbara Logan , Nancy Russell , Tess Neumann Publicity volunteer needed Physical Arrangement Susan Battle Luncheon Sharon McCabe Pre Auction Patti Wolf Grand Auction Leah Delgado Silent Auction- Kristen Daley Gifts for All Seasons Dot Hay , Peg Hopper Door Prized Jeanine Rowell Vintage Treasures Sharon Bowersox , Kathryn Knight Books Margaret Branham The Green Thumb Chris Meade Country Kitchen Nancy Young The Confectionary Jan Smith MESSENGER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to collate our newsletter and prepare for mailing. This team meets the last Wednesday morning of each month at 9:30am for 1-2 hours. If you are able to give of your time, please contact Paula O Connor at or come by the Parish Hall on The men of St. James have begun meeting for breakfast and a time of prayer on the first Friday of each month, from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Our next meeting will take place on Friday, July 1st, in the Parish Hall. Each meeting will start and end promptly to give plenty of time for those heading to work. Our speaker for our July meeting will be Don Lindskoog. WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Starting in July, our Thursday morning Eucharist will take on a new format. We will continue to offer anointing for healing, but we will be moving the service to the Chapel for a more informal worship time. There will be prayers from the Book of Occasional services, music and singing, and options for personal intercessions. The Chapel offers a space for worship that is both reverent and personal. We would love to have you come and join us!

4 MUSIC MUSINGS July 2016 Thank you, John, for your dedicated and faithful service. You are a role model for our youth and a blessing to our parish! St. James Financial Dashboard May 2016 May YTD YTD Budget Pledged Income $36, $170, $169, Other Income 3, , , Total Income 40, , Total Expense 31, , , Where is your happy place? I think everyone has one, though sometimes in this crazy busy world it can be hard to find! My happy place is the beach; it provides a sense of calm and time for reflection as I ponder the beauty of God s creation as well as His faithfulness. Paul and I will once again be spending a fair amount of time at our favorite beach spot this summer, coming back and forth between there and Leesburg to play for worship each week. While beaching it, I use a good bit of my time really trying to discern where God is leading as I plan music for the fall and Christmas seasons here at St. James. Being there helps clear my mind of the daily distractions that often cloud my brain, giving me the opportunity to view ministry in fresh new ways. I look forward to what God will do this summer, and I hope many of you will consider joining in the music-making this fall. I am also looking forward to beautiful music for worship in July, and I know you will enjoy the variety that is represented in the various solo and duet offerings: July 3 Deb Carraway (organ) Eternal Father, Strong to Save & America the Beautiful July 10 Alex Northcott TBA July 17 Tom Grizzard Give Me Jesus July 24 Beth Williams I Want Jesus to Walk With Me July 31 Tom and Linda Grizzard Fill My Cup, Lord Thanks to all who contributed to the Tulip Fund. The tulip bulbs have been ordered. They will arrive in late September or early October and will go directly to cold storage for their winter. Our committee will plant in late January, and we should have a show in late February for about two weeks. I have a bit left over for a start for the following year, if you wish. Thank you all! Jody Stokes Be blessed, everyone, as you enjoy your summertime happy places, and join us at St. James as often as you are able! Deb Carraway p.s. Stay tuned for the return of the Summer Singing Saints in August. Anyone can join, any age, and we gather on Sunday mornings to rehearse for worship. Tune your voices to sing God s praise and join us on August 7, 14, and 21 all are welcome!!

5 1 Nancy Russell Morgan Raczkowski Riley Raczkowski 3 Sam Stokes 4 Harold Jackson Peggy Bryson 6 Isaac Trees 7 Robin Rebusmen 8 Cheryl Nann Rob Bowersox 9 Thomas Grizzard Makenna Grizzard 10 Dottie Elliott Grady Logan 11 Linda Oldham 12 Christian Howard 13 Kathryn Knight Valerie Abbott David Dumont Kay Sanders 1 Jeff & Bonnie Binneveld 2 Edward & Sandy Ostrowski 4 Edward & Pamela Luning B. Murray & Linda Tucker 5 Doug & Eileen Pens Jason & Joannie Smalley 11 Charles & Betty Stephens 13 Susan Battle 14 Mandy Tweedle 16 Sandra Bryant 17 K.C. Docie Timothy Knowles 18 Wilma Braun Bill Binneveld 19 Kristen Daley 21 Lee Hilbish 23 Carolyn Orme Michael Huey 24 Wylie Hill 25 Donna Tweedle Rachel Honeycutt 26 Winnie Tucker 28 Marti Doty 29 Loudema Taylor Kevin Braun C. Ritchie Jackson 30 Jason Booth 12 Bruce & Debbie Saylor 17 Beryl & Jody Stokes 22 Ron & Dot Vedder 25 Bill & Donna Tweedle 29 Bill & Becky Binneveld 29 Gary & Mary Lynne Gentzle 31 Bill & Robin Cauthen Bob & Rita Clements STEPHEN MINISTRY Christ Caring for People through People The Pastor is the congregation s primary caregiver, but the Pastor cannot do all the care-giving alone. Stephen Ministry organizes and equips gifted laypeople to multiply the care a Pastor can provide. Stephen Ministers bring Christ s care to their care receivers. They trust God to bring about the healing and wholeness that God promises. They are well-trained caregivers who also know the importance of remaining connected to Jesus. They trust God to work through them to bring the love of Jesus to their care receivers. You might have heard about Stephen Ministry, and perhaps you experienced it first-hand in a previous congregation. It is currently active in in thousands of congregations from more than 160 denominations, and to date more than 600,000 laypersons have been trained as Stephen Ministers. At the present time, St. James is giving serious consideration to establishing a Stephen Ministry in our congregation. Caring for people in need is at the heart of a congregational ministry. Pastors and congregations may exhaust themselves trying to meet these needs but their best efforts often fall short. The Pastor often provides immediate care at the onset of a crisis, but frequently there is no one to provide ongoing follow-up care. Laypeople may want to help, but many lack the knowledge, skills and confidence to care effectively. With Stephen Ministry, people no longer have to go through crises and difficulties alone. Instead, they have a Stephen Minister a well-trained, caring, Christian friend who will walk alongside them for as long as necessary, providing the emotional and spiritual care they need. We ask for your prayers as we consider the viability of Stephen Ministry in our congregation.

6 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 7:30AM Men s Prayer Breakfast INDEPENDENCE DAY OFFICE CLOSED New Comer Dinner 6 pm at Fr. Trees House Messenger Deadline 24/ Messenger Mailed