What s Happening Saint James United Methodist Church November 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 As of 10/31/18 Annual Apportionments $25,018.00 Paid thru October - 24,045.00 BALANCE DUE $ 973.00 Starting Balance 4,950.00 Income October + 27,605.00 Expense October - 28,042.00 Ending balance $ 4,513.00 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 A Time of Thanksgiving OUR MISSION CALENDAR November 4 All Saints Sunday November 4 Daylight Savings Time ends November 6 Election Day November 9 CPR Training November 20 Thanksgiving Worship Service November 28 Hanging of the Greens
Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. 1 Chronicles 16:8 Greetings to the Church Saint James of Sarasota, grace and peace to you all from God Your Father who loves you. As I write this the cooler air has finally arrived and it is feeling like fall in Sarasota. This is a reminder that Thanksgiving is around the corner and Christmas is not far behind Thanksgiving. But this month I want to share a practice I do every year in the month of November. I keep a journal of thanksgiving things for which I am thankful to God. Now you would think this is pretty easy and truthfully for about the first seven days it is. But it is when you are 20 days in and all the obvious answers have been given, we get to the heart of our deepest thanksgiving. Here are some of the things I know will be on my list this year. I am thankful for my husband and partner in ministry Rod, our 7 children, 8 grandchildren, good health, our home and our dog. I am thankful that I have been called to serve Saint James and the surrounding community. I am thankful I can serve on Mission trips and in the various ministries we have going. And I am most thankful for God, who loves me, saves me through the precious blood of Jesus Christ and fills me with His Holy Spirit to guide and correct me, comfort and strengthen me, and love me forever. 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. Okay, those are a few things I am thankful for this year. There are many more and if you are on Facebook, look at my page every day to see my journal of thankfulness. What will your journal of thankfulness list? I would love if you would share that with me. And always remember that I am grateful for each of you. Praying in attitude of gratitude this month, 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 Care To shine the light of Christ and welcome all we encounter encouraging worship, life groups, and spiritual growth. 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, Betty Galvez, Margaret Hackett, Bill & Bernice Highberger, Harvey and Carlene Howze, Betty Johnson, Bill & Rose Johnson, Karen Kerhli 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. November s prayer focus will be: To keep all current members To sell the blessed property To experience generous giving No more equipment repairs needed this year Accomplish ministry in the context of relationships.
Trustees Current Wish List: Birthdays in November 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 November 1 November 7 November 8 November 13 November 30 Aija Ball Bill Highberger Sara Fleming Chip Newberger Sennie Lansdowne Warm white LED Christmas lights Anniversaries in November 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 November 17 November 23 November 26 November 30 Bill & Bernice Highberger Rod & Pastor Shirley Groom Richard & Lucy Gabriel Randall & Karen Randall
Kudos this month go to. Chip and Betty Newberger for replacing lights in the choir room...to the Prayer Warriors for faithfully praying for our congregation and others in need of prayer. Prayer makes a difference for them and they appreciate them and those who pray for them.bill Highberger for his work coordinating the installation of the fencing around the dumpster area and the drywall repair in the narthex..pastor Shirley for filling in with the music program until we are able to fill the worship director position 2018 Shepherds Nancy & Jim Winding Head Shepherds Susan Bryant (A - Bn) Rose & Bill Johnson (Bo D) Judy Snodgrass (E Ha) Cyndi Andrasi (He J) Beatriz Lowery (K Mc) Marcia & Cecil Mulvaney (Mi N) Sennie Lansdowne (O So) Kathy & Mike Barbour (Sp Z)..Bill Highberger, Mike Barbour and Jamie White for cleaning up outside the new fenced area around the dumpsters and recycling bins Trustees Finance SPRC 2018 Leadership Team 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 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 Meadows Chorus back to rehearse and have their concert in the spring Because of your generosity we have provided funds to UMCOR to help the victims of Hurricane Michael. Because of your generosity we provide food for the Mayor s Feed the Hungry program on a regular basis 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! Below is a Facebook post by Tammy Burns the day Kathy Barbour delivered the items we collected through the month of September for the clients and staff of The Remnant Café. This shows what an impact we are having in the community. I stand in awe most days of how God provides for our every need at Remnant Cafe, but today was particularly overwhelming! St. James church brought us several bottles of laundry soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, razors, deodorant, lots of socks & underwear. We were blown away! Then, we happened to be in the cafe a bit after closing and someone called to drop off about 15 backpacks, more razors, more deodorant, MORE socks. We are so thankful to God and those that acted as his hands and feet today. You have no idea what a blessing these things will be to those we serve. We welcome all children and grandchildren to our Kingdom Kids class at 10:00 a.m. during the worship service. We are doing fun activities! We also have an Adult Class that meets before Worship please join them at 8:45 in the west wing.
Daylight Savings Time ends November 4, 2018. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed. Kneedle Knots If you would like to learn to knit or crochet or already know how we have a group for you. The Kneedle Knots will be meeting November 5 th and 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Group Trips Yoga Classes 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! We have engaged a yoga instructor, Marjorie Crawford, 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.
We are looking for a couple volunteers to take the Christmas poinsettias that are remaining after Christmas over to Tarpon Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to the residents who we know will enjoy receiving them. Please call the office 941-377-6180 if you are interested. Thank you!
CPR TRAINING 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. Blessings, Nancy 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. Thanksgiving Worship Poinsettias will grace our sanctuary again this Christmas. The cost will be $9.00 per poinsettia and you may take your plant home after the 8:00 p.m. service on Christmas Eve. Order forms will be available November 18, 2018, watch for them in your bulletin. Our Thanksgiving Worship Service will be Tuesday November 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. There will be no Wednesday night worship or DLTs that week.
Just a note to express our deepest thanks for the wonderful notes and expressions of love from you, our church family. We truly feel appreciated. Blessings, Sunday November 4 th is All Saints Sunday. On the communion rails will be votive candles for you to light for your loved ones. Please join us as we give thanks for all those who have gone before us in the faith. Pastor Shirley & Rod
ADVENT DEVOTIONAL Once again, we are going to put together a devotional book to go with our Advent Series and we are looking for folks to contribute a devotion or two. This year s Advent theme is Remembering the Old, Old Story. If you wish to contribute, please pick a text that ties into this theme from the Old or New Testament. The format for the devotional is as follows: Scripture Short devotional 2 questions to ponder and answer Short Prayer All devotions need to be submitted to Pastor Shirley no later than November 19th so we can get the books assembled.
Professional comedian Al Ernst, will perform a 75 minute comedy show to benefit Hurricane Michael relief. Al is a member of New Life Lutheran Church and does clean comedy. He will use the ticket receipts for matching funds through Thrivent to double the gifts. 100% of the money raised will go to the relief effort. Al is not taking any pay. The advent season is coming up soon and we are looking for families or friends to light the advent candles this year. Please contact Rod Groom at 941-356-4566 or rod.groom@gmail.com if you would like to be a part this important portion of worship. Just a reminder the first Wednesday (November 7) of the month is a cover dish supper in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to share and join us for some time of fellowship before worship. Looking forward to seeing you! The show will be on Friday, November 2nd at 7:00PM at New Life Lutheran Church, 8010 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Ticket price is $12.00 and are available at the door. Giving Thanks for our Tenants Serving with an attitude of gratitude for our tenants On November 12th and 14 th we will be hosting a cookie reception to thank all the groups that meet here at Saint James. They are a very important part of our church and we would like them to know and to reach out to them. We are looking for people to help by being here to welcome those who attend from these groups and a few bakers to make cookies and help serve. If you are able to assist in any way please contact the church office. Thank you, Bill Schroff Judy Shannon Judy Snodgrass Fred Fowler
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 Office closed 9:00 Cub Scout Raingutter Regatta 4 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 11 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 18 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 25 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 5 MGM Academy 6:30 GCCC 6:30 Kneedle Knots 7:00 NA 12 8:00 MGM Academy 6:00 Tenant Cookie Reception 6:30 GCCC 7:00 NA 19 8:00 MGM Academy 6:30 GCCC 6:30 Kneedle Knots 6:30 Meadows Chorus 7:00 NA 26 8:00 MGM Academy 6:30 Trustees 6:30 GCCC 6:30 Meadows Chorus 7:00 NA 6 5:30 Praise Band 5:30 Newburn HOA F/H 6:30 Handbells 6:45 Cub Scouts 13 5:30 Praise Band 6:30 Handbells 6:45 Cub Scouts 20 7:00 Thanksgiving Worship Service 27 5:00 San Palermo HOA 5:30 Praise Band 6:30 Handbells 6:30 Cub Scouts Pack Mtg F/H 78:00 MGM Academy 11:30 Computer Class 12:00 Prayer 5:45 Covered Dish in F/H 6:30 NA F/H 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 14 8:00 MGM Academy 10:00 Haven Ringers 12:00 Prayer 6:00 Tenant Cookie Reception 6:30 NA F/H 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 21 8:00 MGM Academy 10:00 Haven Ringers 12:00 Prayer 6:30 NA F/H 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 28 8:00 MGM Academy 10:00 Haven Ringers 12:00 Prayer 5:45 Chili & Cornbread Dinner 6:30 NA F/H 6:30 Worship/ Hanging of the Greens 7:30 GA 4:30 DLT 6:30 Meadows Chorus 8 4:30 DLT 5:30 Village Oaks HOA 6:30 Meadows Chorus 15 4:30 DLT 6:30 Meadows Chorus 7:00 Eastpointe HOA 7:00 The Wood HOA 22 Happy Thanksgiving 29 4:30 DLT 6:30 Meadows Chorus 9 Office closed 10:00 CPR Training 16Office closed 23 Office closed 30 Office closed 10 17 24
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2018 Date Nov. 4th 25 th Sunday of Pentecost White Reader Judy Snodgrass Prayer Warriors Corporate Prayer Audio Dave Strait Visual Cyndi Andrasi Worship Welcome Team Cecil Mulvaney TL Jamie White Bernice & Bill Highberger Children's Sunday School Communion Servers Rose & Bill Johnson Cyndi Andrasi Bonnie Kitzmiller Discovery Devotion Leader 11/7 Pastor Shirley with Communion Counters Sennie Lansdowne Debbie Kliensorge Building Closers Cecil & Marcia Mulvaney LAWN TEAM 11/3 The Haven Nov. 11 th 26 th Sunday of Pentecost Harvest Mike Barbour Rose Johnson Richard Sulik Pat Dixon Bill Johnson TL Rose Johnson Margaret Hackett Beatriz Lowery Fred Fowler Richard Sulik 11/14 Dave Strait Judy Snodgrass Marlene Sontchi Rose & Bill Johnson 11/10 Nov. 18 th 27 th Sunday of Pentecost Harvest Traci Thompson Cyndi Andrasi Rod Groom Karen Kehrli Kathy Barbour TL Mike Barbour Cyndi Andrasi Harvey Howze Judy Snodgrass Cecil Mulvaney 11/21 NO WORSHIP THANKSGIVING WORSHIP ON TUESDAY Karen Kehrli Cyndi Andrassi Bill Highberger 11/17 Nueva Vida Tuesday Nov. 20 th Thanksgiving Worship 7:00 pm Chapel Rod Groom Corporate Prayer Katie Michalski Rod Groom Pastor Shirley & Rod 11/25 Nov. 25 th 28 th Sunday of Pentecost Harvest Judy Shannon Betty Galvez Dave Strait Cyndi Andrasi Sennie Lansdowne TL Jean Flugel Vera Bellanca Katie Michalski Bernice Highberger Betty Galvez 11/28 HANGING OF THE GREENS (See Below) Judy Snodgrass Katie Michalski Jean Flugel & Sennie Lansdown Wednesday Nov. 28 th Hanging of the Greens Blue Various Readers Corporate Prayer Richard Sullik Karen Kehrli Sennie Lansdowne Rose & Bill Johnson Pastor Shirley & Rod 12/1 Mike Barbour Jamie White Richard Sulik