What s Happening Saint James United Methodist Church October 2018 OUR FINANCIAL PROGRESS We want to keep you up to date on the financial status of the church. What s Happening Saint James UMC 2049 N. Honore Ave. Sarasota, Fl. 34235 Phone 941 377 6180 Fax 941 378 8911 E-mail faith.saintjames@gmail.com OUR MISSION As of 09/30/18 does not include the 09/30/18 offering Annual Apportionments $25,018.00 Paid thru September - 22,179.00 BALANCE DUE $ 2,839.00 Starting Balance 3,371.00 Income September + 18,538.00 Expense September - 26,959.00 Transfer from Reserves + 10,000.00 Ending balance $ 4,950.00 Thank you for being such faithful givers. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Your Finance Team I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Pastor s Grace Notes Kudos to Did you Know? Calendar Volunteer List MARK YOUR CALENDAR October is Pastor Appreciation Month Harvest Time October 10, 17, 24 and 31, November 7 Technology for Grandparents Classes October 27 Charge Conference - Christ UMC 1475 Center Rd. Venice November 9 CPR Training
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 Greetings to the Church under the name of Saint James, grace and peace to you all from God Your Father who loves you. I am sitting in Brentwood Tennessee at the New Room Conference. If you had any doubt, I can reassure you that God is alive and well. I have been washed over by His Spirit in worship, preachings and small group teachings. And many questions I came here with hoping that God would show me something has begun to happen. As we have talked about this year, it is time for us to not just grow spiritually, something we need to do daily, but we need to begin to grow numerically now. This means expanding the Kingdom of God outside our building walls. But I am not sure how to teach you or inspire you to want to do this. Well this week, I was reminded I cannot do any of this. Only the Holy Spirit can do this. And all the instructors have reminded us this week that for anything to happen, we must begin in prayer. This means each of us intentionally ask God to help us see and do what He prompts us to do. In fact the prayer is pretty simple. It goes like this: Lord, open my eyes this week to see opportunities to share my faith with the people you will bring across my path. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS WINTER SCHEDULE First Wednesday of the each month will be a covered dish dinner at 5:45 in the fellowship hall. Worship at 6:30 followed by Doing Life Together groups at 7:00 pm Come on out and center on Jesus. Fellowship Hall Building We would like to spruce up the Fellowship Hall over the next few months to allow us to make use of it and for other groups to use that area for meetings. We would appreciate any monetary contributions to purchase paint, painting supplies, floor stripper and wax for the floors. One final thing I was also reminded of this week is that this may not be natural to us, in fact in most of us it is not. That means we need to be intentional about it until it becomes natural in us. So, we will begin intentionally praying this prayer at the end of every worship beginning in October. We, as God s witnesses, will ask God to open our eyes so that what is not natural may become intentional in our lives. And as we do this we will see that not only do we mature in the faith more deeply, we will also increase the Kingdom numerically. Praying this with you daily, Pastor Shirley,
We Are A Praying People! Please remember the following in your prayers this month. Connect To be a family of believers who connect to God and each other Bishop & Mrs. Carter, Rev. & Mrs. Rini Hernandez, President Trump and Gov. Scott, all of our elected officials, Pastor Shirley & Rod, our staff, our church leaders, our Cub Scouts, Gene and Peg Blamble, Nancy Cozy, David and Pat Dixon, Sam Dixon, Sara Fleming, Jean Flugel, Patti Fortin, Richard and Lucy Gabriel Care To shine the light of Christ and welcome all we encounter encouraging worship, life groups, and spiritual growth. Commit To grow in faith through service to others both locally and globally. CORE VALUES: Loving Relationships: Honest & loving relationships: With God through a worshipful attitude and prayer With others through acceptance and grace to all Spiritual Growth Grow with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit in a biblically centered, nurturing environment Compassionate Service Teamwork Offering help to others with humility and mutual respect This year we will have a prayer focus each month. Please pray for these things daily. October s prayer focus will be: For our congregation to build relationships with non-believers To develop a design for magnets and/or bumper stickers for our cars For Susan, Rose and Bill s neighbor, to come to faith Accomplish ministry in the context of relationships.
Trustees Current Wish List: Birthdays in October Command hooks all sizes One 9 foot Christmas tree 7 foot pre-lit Christmas trees Six 24 inch two-sided plain wreaths 24 inch plain wreaths October 3 October 5 October 6 October 8 October 11 Dr. Randall Morgan Richard Sulik Debbie Kleinsorge Sam Dixon Betty Galvez Warm white LED Christmas lights 30 and 68 quart clear storage bins Please don't throw away, give away or rule anything out, before checking with one of your St. James Trustees. New items are appreciated as well. Thank you! Trustees: Bill Highberger, Jamie White, Nancy Winding, Sara Fleming Handbell Rehearsals Handbell rehearsals will resume on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. and will continue to meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to join the group all are welcome, no experience necessary.
Kudos this month go to. Mike Barbour and Dave Strait for cleaning up the landscaping around the church...the office volunteers (Aija Ball, Sara Fleming, Sennie Lansdowne and Nancy Winding) for serving so faithfully and helping the staff in so many ways.the cookie angels who bring wonderful bake goods to share on Sunday mornings..bill Highberger for repairing the Baptismal font 2018 Leadership Team 2018 Shepherds Nancy & Jim Winding Head Shepherds Susan Bryant (A - Bn) Rose & Bill Johnson (Bo D) Judy Snodgrass (E Ha) Trustees Finance SPRC Bill Highberger, Jamie White, Nancy Winding and Sara Fleming Judy Shannon, Sennie Lansdowne, Fred Fowler and Bill Schroff Karen Kehrli, Marcia Mulvaney and Chip Newberger Cyndi Andrasi (He J) Beatriz Lowery (K Mc) Marcia & Cecil Mulvaney (Mi N) Kudos this month go to Sennie Lansdowne (O So) Kathy & Mike Barbour (Sp Z) Lay Leader Dave Normandin Nurture Team Leader Pat Dixon Outreach Team Leader Kathy Barbour Lay Delegate Dave Strait
Did you know? Because of your hospitality we have welcomed the Gulf Coast Community Choir back to rehearse and have their concert in the spring Because of your generosity we have provided the Remnant Café with supplies for the clients to be able to shower and for the café to do the laundry they have Because of your hospitality there are several Home Owners Association meetings held here at Saint James each year Because of your faithfulness, we are making a difference in the community that surrounds us. God is moving in wonderful ways. We just wanted to make sure you knew! Thank you Pastor Shirley and Rod for your leadership and for blessing us in so many ways! We Love You! Saint James Congregation We welcome all children and grandchildren to our Kingdom Kids class at 10:00 a.m. during the worship service. We are doing new and fun activities!
. Apprehensive about some of your computer programs or devices? Do you want to catch up and communicate with your grandchildren? We can help Beginning Wednesday October 10 th through November 7 th at 11:30 am come learn The Basics Of Kneedle Knots If you would like to learn to knit or crochet we have a group for you. The Kneedle Knots will be meeting October 1 st and 15 th at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Group Trips The first group trip will be January 26, 2019 to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando. Stay tuned for details in future newsletters and bulletins! Email & Internet Word/PowerPoint/Printing (Facebook/Pinterest/Instagram/twitter/YouTube/Vimeo) App stores & Apps Buying on the Web Classes are hands-on so bring your own laptop, ipad, tablet, iphone or Android phone so you can work with us as we teach. Class fee is $5 per class and preregistration is required through the church office by October 9, 2018 you may register at 377-6180 Monday Thursday 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Yoga Classes We have engaged a yoga instructor and there is a $5 fee for each session. The classes are held in the Fellowship Hall building. Everyone who will be taking the yoga classes will need to purchase and bring a yoga mat (available at Target or Walmart). Those who are doing the mat yoga classes will also need an exercise strap, belt or towel. Yoga Class Schedule Tuesdays: Thursdays: 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
CPR TRAINING It will soon be the season for us to share God s love and the true meaning of Christmas with children in need worldwide. We have empty shoeboxes ready for you to pick up. Boxes may be turned in at any time but must be returned no later than November 11th. The boxes will be delivered the week of November 12th. Our project leader will once again be Nancy Winding and you may contact her at 355-7888. There will be a CPR Training class Friday, November 9, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon. The fee is $40 and due the day of the class. Pre-registration is required. You may pre-register through the office Monday Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. DO NOT INCLUDE PER SAMARITAN S PURSE candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snack; drink mixes (powered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans. These items are prohibited by Customs Suggested items: A WOW item, Personal Care Items, Clothing and Accessories, Crafts and Activities, Toys, A Personal Note. See the website www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child for a detailed listing. So, go start your Christmas Shoe Box shopping now! Blessings, Nancy Winding Covered dish dinner Just a reminder the covered dish dinners the first Wednesday of the month will begin October 3, 2018. We will be gathering and eating in the fellowship hall. Please come and join us for some time of fellowship before we worship.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 MGM Academy 8:00 MGM Academy Office closed 6:30 Crochet/ 6:45 Cub Scouts 12:00 Prayer 4:30 DLT Knitting Group 6:30 NA 6:30 Meadows Chorus 6:30 GCCC 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:00 NA 7:30 GA 7 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 14 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 21 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 28 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 8 MGM Academy 6:30 GCCC 7:00 NA 15 8:00 MGM Academy 6:30 Crochet/ Knitting Group 6:30 GCCC 7:00 NA 22 8:00 MGM Academy 6:30 GCCC 7:00 NA 29 8:00 MGM Academy 6:30 Trustees 6:30 GCCC 7:00 NA 9 1:30 Messiah Circle 6:30 Handbells 6:45 Cub Scouts 16 5:30 Praise Band 5:30 Newburn HOA F/H 6:30 Handbells 6:45 Cub Scouts 23 5:30 Praise Band 6:30 Handbells 6:45 Cub Scouts 30 5:30 Praise Band 6:30 Handbells 6:45 Cub Scouts 10 8:00 MGM Academy 11:30 Computer Class 12:00 Prayer 6:30 NA 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 17 8:00 MGM Academy 10:00 Haven Ringers 11:30 Computer Class 12:00 Prayer 6:30 NA 6:30 Worship 6:30 Cub Scout Comm Mtg 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 24 8:00 MGM Academy 10:00 Haven Ringers 11:30 Computer Class 12:00 Prayer 6:30 NA 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 31 Happy Halloween 8:00 MGM Academy 10:00 Haven Ringers 11:30 Computer Class 12:00 Prayer 6:30 NA 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 11 4:30 DLT 5:30 Village Oaks HOA 6:30 Meadows Chorus 18 4:30 DLT 6:30 Meadows Chorus 25 4:30 DLT 6:30 Meadows Chorus 12 Office closed 19Office closed 26 Office closed 13 20 27 9:00 Charge Conference Christ UMC 1475 Center Rd., Venice
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2018 Date Reader Prayer Warriors Audio Visual Worship Welcome Team Children's Sunday School Communion Servers Discovery Devotion Leader Counters Building Closers LAWN TEAM Oct 7 th 21 st Sunday of Pentecost White Kathy Barbour Corporate Prayer Dave Strait Cyndi Andrasi Cecil Mulvaney TL Jamie White Bernice & Bill Highberger N/A Kathy & Mike Barbour Nancy Winding, Bonnie Kitzmiller 10/3 Pastor Shirley with Communion Sennie Lansdowne Debbie Kleinsorge Cecil & Marcia Mulvaney 10/6 Dave Normandin Richard Sulik Pastor Shirley Oct 14 th 10/13 22 nd Sunday of Pentecost Harvest Rod Groom Judy Snodgrass Richard Sulik Pat Dixon Bill Johnson TL Rose Johnson Margaret Hackett Beatriz Lowery Fred Fowler Cecil Mulvaney N/A 10/10 Dave Strait Judy Snodgrass Marlene Sontchi Rose & Bill Johnson Nueva Vida Oct. 21 st 23rd Sunday of Pentecost Harvest Traci Thompson Marcia Mulvaney Rod Groom Karen Kehrli Kathy Barbour TL Mike Barbour Cyndi Andrasi Harvey Howze Judy Snodgrass Vera Bellanca N/A 10/17 Rod Groom Karen Kehrli Cyndi Andrasi Bill Highberger 10/20 The Haven Oct 28 th 24 th Sunday of Pentecost Harvest Judy Snodgrass Pastor Shirley Jamie White Cyndi Andrasi Sennie Lansdowne TL Jean Flugel Vera Bellanca Katie Michalski Bernice Highberger Richard Sulik N/A 10/24 Marcia Mulvaney 10/31 Pastor Shirley Judy Snodgrass Katie Michalski Jean Flugel & Sennie Lansdown 10/27 Mike Barbour Jamie White Dave Strait