THE WEEKLY MESSENGER 1358 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC 29073 Week of November 5, 2017 The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost All three of our lessons this Sunday speak about judgment and the last days. The prophet Amos reminds us that God is more interested in justice than in fancy worship services. God wants to know that the poor are cared for and the orphan and widow know safety. St. Paul reminds us that the people who have died are not outside God s salvation that they merely wait for the moment when the last trumpet will sound and we will be gathered together again with them into Christ s joyous kingdom. And then Jesus tells us the parable of the 10 Bridesmaids 5 foolish, 5 wise. Five waited prepared, even excessively prepared for the bridegrooms arrival while the other 5 did the bare minimum to get by. What do these stories tell us about judgment? About the life to come? About our gracious Lord and Savior? Lutheran Services of the Carolinas Sunday November is a time designated to celebrate the child and family ministries of Lutheran Services Carolinas. Take time to pray for the people served by LSC including foster children searching for a home, adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities seeking independence, and refugees looking for a new start in life. Lutheran Services Carolinas invites you to reflect on the message of Ephesians 5:1-2 and consider ways in which you can walk in love with those in need. It could be by volunteering, collecting needed items, or making a tax-deductible contribution to support LSC s child and family services. Checks can be made payable to Lutheran Services Carolinas (write Child and Family Month on the memo line) and mailed to P.O. Box 947, Salisbury, NC 28145. Gifts also can be made securely online at LSCarolinas.net. Thank you for walking with LSC and those we serve! Pastor Ray Mohrmann will be with us this Sunday to answer questions about their ministry.
Annual Meeting December 10 th We will hold our annual meeting on December 10 th. On the agenda will be several items: election of new council members approval of the 2018 budget approval of constitutional changes discussion of nursery school possibility John Harmon will present information on the constitutional changes this Sunday and on December 3 rd. Most of the changes are minor and necessary to bring our constitution into line with the ELCA model constitution for congregations (mostly updated language). One change will involve the number of council members required each year. We are having a food drive on Nov 11th at Food Lion 11-1:30. Back Pack November 7th and 21st December 5th and 19th Food Pantry November 21 and December 19 We will have an extra collection For World Hunger Relief. Nov 12th and 19th. 2
St. James is participating with the Little Free Library. See the brochure below and if you have any questions call Sharon in the church Office 803-359-2122. Books needed for our Little Free Library The library is off to a good start. Several books were taken out last week. I added 2 more adult books yesterday, but need help maintaining the library. Please check your book supply, and place any that you would like to share in the library. Books for all ages are needed. Thank you in advance for your help. Cheryl Austin 3
Worship leaders are needed Weekly. See the sign up book in the Narthex or, if you can help for one of the vacancies' call Sharon at 803-359-2122. If you are interested but not sure on the specific duties Pastor Kevin would love to explain so you can help. WORSHIP LEADERS NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER Sunday, November 12 Presiding Minister Pastor Kevin Ogilvie Sunday, November 19 Presiding Minister Pastor Jann Boyd Sunday, November 26 Presiding Minister Pastor Kevin Ogilvie Sunday, December 3 Presiding Minister Pastor Kevin Ogilvie Assisting Minister Assisting Minister Katie Justice Assisting Minister Assisting Minister Acolyte Will Lahrman Acolyte Grace Lahrman Acolyte Brian Estep Acolyte Lizzy Turner Communion Assistants Von Goff Communion Assistants Cora Nevitt Communion Assistants Von Goff Communion Assistants Altar Guild Sam Metts Altar Guild Sam Metts Altar Guild Sam Metts Altar Guild Lynette Steele Greeters Leon Browder Lector Krisie Turner Ushers Olin Slice Luke Roland Greeters Leon Browder Lector Cheryl Austin Ushers Olin Slice Greeters Leon Browder Lector Ushers Greeters Lector Krisie Turner Ushers Olin Slice FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Would you like to remember a loved one or honor someone special? Please consider a donation of flowers for our altar area on Sunday morning! A sign up sheet is in the Narthex. You are asked to speak directly with the florist or to bring the arrangement yourself. Speak with Pastor Kevin for details. 4 Altar Flowers for November November 12 Doris Sharpe November 19 Dwight Bachman November 26 Chris & Amanda Huber
Member Prayer List Kathleen Smith Sandra Chapman Terese Tyner Robert Sharpe Steve Schmitz Lance Steadman & Cynthia Lopez Emilio & Lorenzo Member Shut-ins Bobby Frazier Roberta Pound Dollie Pounds Anna Ree Roland Kathleen Smith Joan Leskoske Norma Moore Alice Raffa The sympathy of the Congregation is extended to the McLeod s family. Frank McLeod passed away Friday November 3rd. Please keep their family in your prayers. Friends & Relatives of Church Members David Ball - Father of Rosemary Davis Randy Baker - Friend of the Freeman s Emma Snelgrove - Mother of Cheryl Austin Jacob Dooley-Uncle of Margaret and Allen Hollis Clarence Davis - Father of Jason Davis Barbara Eckard - Cousin of Mary Hines Gracey Goodman - Great Niece of Henry Poplin Mildred Gunter - Cousin of Anna Ree Roland Lee Hamilton - Grandson of Norma Moore Terri Moore Hamilton - Daughter of Norma Moore Ann Addy Friend of Katrina Shealy Laurie Williams Marshall O Quinn Teacher Mickey Steele and Rita Cromer Friends of the Austin Family. Bill & Linda Dottery Cousins & friends of Margaret Hollis Friend of Mary Hines, for comfort Edith Hook Arledge-Aunt of Kristie Joyner Lanell Hicks - Mother of Miranda West Rick Kyzer - Son of Richard Kyzer Roger Lindler - Brother of Mendel Lindler Billy Long - Brother of Mike Long Sandy Martin - Friend of Janet & Russell Taylor Samantha Molnar - Sister of Carolyn Steele Gerald Roof - Brother of Debbie Kyzer Priscilla Shealy - Sister of Alice Raffa Allie Snider- Granddaughter of the Freeman s Johnny Starnes - Brother of Anna Ree Roland Susan Russell - Friend of Brenda Poplin Caleb Bratcher Friend of Mary Hines Sandra Voelker - Friend of Margaret Hollis Lois Watson - Mother of Debbie Areheart William Watson - Father of Debbie Areheart Julia Shealy Friend of Katrina Shealy Mike and Janet Crumptons family Gene Crumpton Uncle Maria Shull friend of Myra Weeks Military Workers Michael Anderson - Friend of St. James Dwight Barrs - Grandson Eunice Backman Joseph Brown - Grandson of Kathryn Kyzer Ryan Caulder - Son of Mot Caulder Aaron Frazier Grandson of Bobby and Jean Frazier Daniel Herb - Son in Law of Mot Caulder Jeremy Jolly - Grandson of Hazel Rawl Wayne Watkins - Nephew of S. Jeffords 5
This Week At St. James Monday, November 6 6:30 Yoga 7:00PM Cub Scouts Tuesday, November 7 6:30PM Girl Scouts Wednesday, November 8 12PM Bible Study Commandments 6:30PM Choir Practice 7:30PM Handbell Practice Birthdays 11/20 James Maurer Antony Maurer 11/21 Cindy Schmitt 11/24 Donna Bouknight 11/24 Kevin Turner Thursday, November 9 7:00PM Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00PM Boy Scouts Sunday, November 12 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost 9:15AM All Committees Meeting 9:15AM Sunday School 10:30AM Holy Communion 4-5:30PM Confirmation FOOD PANTRY & BACK PACK MINISTRY Our food pantry and backpack ministries need volunteers. Would you be willing to assist us with this vital ministry? Please contact the church office to help. 6 Food Pantry Suggested Items Needed: Peanut butter and jelly, mac & cheese, pasta, canned potatoes, dry beans, canned collards, yams and rice. During the holidays we try to give canned hams if we have a supply. Our food pantry is on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. We distribute to each family (app.35) our menu varies with our shelf stock. These families appreciate the extra help and are all smiles when they leave. Please place your donations in the Narthex giving corner. Back Pack Ministry Suggested Items Needed: Canned pasta, oatmeal and grits in individual packages, cups of fruit, ramen noodles and crystal light. This program serves 100 kids a week with 2 meals on the weekend. Bags are not needed Walmart gives them to us and no drinks please. Your donations are always appreciated with a happy heart.
All Committees Meeting November 12th 9:15AM Council Meeting November 19th 8AM Lutheran Men in Mission November 20th 7PM Fellowship Hall November 22nd Red Bank UMC Thanksgiving Eve 7PM St. James Clothesline Quilt Show December 2, 2017 10am-5pm ** We are searching for Volunteers for this show. If you would like to assist in volunteering, Please call Jann Boyd @ 803-318-1522 ** Red Cross Blood Drive December 18th All Committees Meeting December 10th 9:15AM Council Meeting December 17th 8AM Christmas Eve Service December 24th 7PM 7
St. James Lutheran Church 1358 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC 29073 (803) 359-2122 or (803) 359-7803 office@stjameslex.com Visit us on the web at www.stjameslex.com CHURCH STAFF Pastor Kevin Ogilvie, PhD. pastor.kevin@stjameslex.com Music Director Martha Caulder Seminarian: Ms. Katie Justice Secretary Sharon Summers SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9:15am Sunday School 10:30 Holy Communion Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM December 2, 2017 10am-5pm Quilts! Quilts! Quilts! Ways to be involved: Come! Enter Quilts! Donate Stash items! The Show 10-5PM Display your work, see others works, vote People s Choices, buy a quilt, a raffle ticket and sewing supplies. Find the entry form on www.stjameslex.com for more information. Profits raised by the show will be given to Lexington Interfaith Community Services, a non-profit organization of support for persons in Lexington area. Clothesline Exchange and Stash Basket 10-5PM Donations of new and secondhand items of quilters scrap bags, fabric stashes and new fat quarters and secret surprise bags will be offered for sale in the Exchange. Fabrics from vintage finds to new pieces will be in the mix. Quilting tools, needlework items, such as embroidery kits, will be in the Stash Basket as well. To donate any such items for sale in the Exchange, drop off at St. James (Monday-Thursday 9-2pm). For pick-up of larger items call St. James office 803-359-2122 or email: office@stjameslex.com. Handcrafts Tables 10-5PM There will be individual tables of handmade items and sewing for sale with portions of proceeds going to support LICS. Food Trucks and Pavilion Fare 10-5PM Food Trucks and Pavilion Chefs will keep food available throughout the day from 10am until 5:30pm. The Pavilion Chefs grill will be in the outdoor area. The chefs, Lutheran Men in Mission, will donate their profits to LICS as well. Peoples Choice 4:45PM Announcing the Winners of Peoples Choices with awarding of prizes. (Prizes are donated by Pieces and Patches Quilt Store and other businesses and donors.) Evening Prayer at 5:30pm Thanksgiving for the Work of our Hands. A brief sung prayer service. Picking up Quilts 6-8PM The evening of the show, quilters may pick up their quilts. Please bring your receipt (for us to release a quilt we must have the receipt) or, by arrangement, Sunday1-3pm. Quilt Show Categories 8 Bed Quilts (64 or more on the short side) Lap Quilts (63 or less on the short side) Large wall hangings (60 or less on the short side) Small wall hangings (48 or less on the short side) First time entry in any quilt show Miniature quilts Landscape or pictorial quilts Quilted objects, wearable or functional Quilted by a group Youth quilt projects