What s Happening Saint James United Methodist Church June 2018 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 OUR FINANCIAL PROGRESS We want to keep you up to date on the financial status of the church. As of 05/31/18. Annual Apportionments $25,018.00 Paid thru May 2018-15,836.00 BALANCE DUE $ 9,182.00 Starting Balance 5,425.00 Income May + 39,211.00 Expense May - 36,536.00_ Ending balance $ 8,100.00 Thank you for being such faithful givers. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Your Finance Team What s Happening 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 June 14 Flag Day June 17 Father s Day July 4 Fourth of July BBQ and Concert
He has removed our rebellious acts as far away from us as the east is from the west. The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. Psalm 103:12-13 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, What a loving God we serve! As June arrives we are reminded again of the mercy that flows from God, a tender and compassionate love upon those who fear him. And how like teenagers we can truly be when it comes to obedience to God and His will for our lives. I was blessed to have a good loving father, who punished me when I deserved it, but also encouraged me to be and grow in the direction God called me. Even though I was rebellious (and I was very rebellious), my Dad never stopped loving me and his mercy flowed to me, correcting my wrongs, yet always demonstrating his love for me. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS SUMMER SCHEDULE Worship at 6:30 followed by Doing Life Together groups at 7:00 pm Come on out and center on Jesus. Some are not so blessed to have such loving fathers. For those who have not had a good and merciful earthly father, God is the Father they need and deserve. God can lovingly heal the wounds of life, encourage you to fulfill your purpose in life, and hangs your picture close to his heart, so he can share his pride over you with others. My Father went home to glory almost twenty years ago. However, I still have my Daddy. I have God as my father, who is tender and compassionate to me and removes my rebellion as far away as the east is from the west and that is no small trick. Do I fear him? You bet! After all, he is God! But I fear him out of respect, reverence awe, and love, not out of panic, dread, terror or apprehension. The Lord is like a Father to his children. Happy Father s Day Lord! Thanks for being the Father we all need, tender and compassionate and always present. See you at Dad s house, 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, Carlene and Harvey Howze, Betty Johnson, Bill and Rose Johnson, Karen Kehrli, Debbie Kleinsorge, Sennie Lansdowne, Beatriz Lowery, Betty Lou McLuckey, Bob and Katie Michalski 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 Saint James 2018 Prayer Focus This year we will have a prayer focus each month. Please pray for these things daily. June s prayer focus will be: To keep all current members To sell the blessed property To experience generous giving No equipment repairs needed for the next year Accomplish ministry in the context of relationships.
Trustees Current Wish List: Birthdays in June 42 flat screen TV (Needed by July 1 for the yoga classes) Command hooks all sizes One 9 foot Christmas tree 7 foot pre-lit Christmas trees June 12 June 18 June 29 Otto Guenther Ron Andrasi Bob Michalski Six 24 inch two-sided plain wreaths 24 inch plain wreaths Anniversaries in June Warm white LED Christmas lights 30 and 68 quart clear storage bins June 8 June 24 June 26 Gary and Marlene Sontchi Leo and Joan Masucci Jim and Nancy Winding 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
Kudos this month go to Rev. Groom, Nancy Winding, Kathy Barbour, Judy Snodgrass, Beatriz Lowery, Susan Bryant and Terri Chapman who provided hospitality and refreshments for The Jacobites and First Brass Concert to Terry Copper for filling in for Terri while she was out of town Derek Butler for delivering the message on Mother s Day to Jamie White, Mike Barbour and Rod Groom for moving the new refrigerator into the Fellowship Hall building and placing it in the kitchen and Kathy Barbour for preparing the area in the kitchen for the move to Terri Chapman, Karen Kehrli and the Haven staff for all they do with the Haven Ringers 2018 Shepherds Nancy & Jim Winding Head Shepherds Susan Bryant (A - Bn) Rose & Bill Johnson (Bo D).to Judy Snodgrass and the Thursday DLT for setting up the tables and chairs for the potluck luncheon before the Haven Ringers Talent Show.to Sara Fleming and her sister Patty Fleming for making the patriotic wreaths for the entry doors.to Bill Johnson for his assistance with the plumbing in the kitchen Judy Snodgrass (E Ha) Cyndi Andrasi (He J) Trustees 2018 Leadership Team Bill Highberger, Jamie White, Nancy Winding and Sara Fleming Beatriz Lowery (K Mc) Marcia & Cecil Mulvaney (Mi N) Sennie Lansdowne (O So) Kathy & Mike Barbour (Sp Z) Finance SPRC Judy Shannon, Sennie Lansdowne, Fred Fowler and Bill Schroff Karen Kehrli, Susan Bryant, Marcia Mulvaney and Chip Newberger Lay Leader Dave Normandin Nurture Team Leader Pat Dixon Outreach Team Leaders Kathy Barbour Lay Delegate Dave Strait
Did you know? Because of your Yes Lord hearts we were able to once again provide several crates of food to the Mayor s Feed the Hungry Campaign Because of your hospitality 89 people were able to have preventative health screenings this past month through the Life Line Screening program Because of your hospitality we will be able to invite those in our community to join us for a variety of how to groups, classes and trips. 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! Group Trips The first group trip will be in February 2019 to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando. Stay tuned for details in future newsletters and bulletins! Red Bird Mission Trip 2018 September 8-16 For further information please contact Dave Strait or Dave Normandin We are currently collecting change to be used for the mission trip in September. Thank you for the support!
Computer Classes Just a reminder that children and grandchildren are always welcome to attend the children s Sunday school program at 10:00 a.m. while you are in worship. We would love to have more children join us. We have a fun filled lesson each week! For those who showed an interest in taking a computer class, they will be held each Wednesday of October 2018 at 11:30 a.m. Stay tuned for more information. Learn to Knit or Crochet Group CPR Training For those interested in the CPR training more information will be able in the near future. Watch the announcements on Sundays and in the bulletins for the date and time of the training. The group will have their first meeting June 18, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. and have scheduled sessions for July 2 and July 16. More information will be available after the first meeting.
Yoga Classes 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. Classes will begin in July. Yoga Class Schedule Tuesdays: Thursdays: 4:00 chair yoga 3:00 - mat yoga 5:00 mat yoga 4:00 - chair yoga
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Office closed 2 3 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 4 7:00 NA 5 6 12:00 Prayer 6:30 NA 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 7 4:30 DLT 8 Office closed 9 10 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 11 7:00 NA 12 13 12:00 Prayer 6:30 NA 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 14 Flag Day 4:30 DLT 5:30 Village Oaks HOA 15Office closed 16 17 Father s Day 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 18 6:30 Crochet/ Knitting Group 7:00 NA 19 20 12:00 Prayer 6:30 NA 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 21 4:30 DLT 22 Office closed 7:00 pm AA 23 24 8:45 Kingdom Seekers 10:00 Worship Service 25 7:00 NA 26 6:00 Newburn Village HOA 27 12:00 Prayer 6:30 NA 6:30 Worship 7:00 DLTs 7:30 GA 28 4:30 DLT 29 30
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2018 Date June 3 RD 3 rd Sunday of Pentecost Red June 10th 4 th Sunday of Pentecost Red Reader Judy Shannon Kathy Barbour Prayer Warriors Dave Normandin Cyndi Andrasi Audio Rod Groom Dave Strait Visual Cyndi Andrasi Pat Dixon Worship Welcome Team Cecil Mulvaney- TL Jamie White Bill & Bernice Highberger Kathy Barbour TL Mike Barbour Cyndi Andrasi Harvey Howze Children's Sunday School N/A Fred Fowler Katie Michalski Communion Servers Judy Snodgrass Beatriz Lowery Marcia Mulvaney Sennie Lansdowne N/A Discovery Devotion Leader 6/6 Pastor Shirley With Communion 6/13 Terri Chapman Counters Sennie Lansdowne Susan Bryant Judy Snodgrass Harvey Howze Building Closers Cecil & Marcia Mulvaney Rose & Bill Johnson LAWN TEAM 6/2 Dave Strait Pastor Shirley Rod Groom 6/9 Nueva Vida June 17 th 5 th Sunday of Pentecost Red Gary Sontchi Beatriz Lowery Dave Strait Karen Kehrli Bill Johnson TL Rose Johnson Margaret Hackett Beatriz Lowery Judy Snodgrass Richard Sulik N/A 6/20 Marcia Mulvaney Karen Kehrli Cyndi Andrasi Bill Highberger 6/16 The Haven Mowing Team June 24 th 6 th Sunday of Pentecost Red Melissa Sandberg Pastor Shirley Rod Groom Cyndi Andrasi Sennie Lansdowne TL Jean Flugel Vera Bellanca Katie Michalski Bernice Highberger Debbie Kleinsorge N/A 6/27 Pastor Shirley, Dave Normandin, Dave Strait Judy Snodgrass Katie Michalski Jean Flugel & Sennie Lansdown 6/24 Doug Chapman Terri Chapman Dave Normandin