THE WEEKLY MESSENGER 1358 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC 29073 Week of June 10, 2018 The 4 th Sunday after Pentecost With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? Jesus spoke in parables short, pithy stories that made a point and continue to inform us even today. Often the point is the very absurdity of the image given. Come think about what is absurd about a giant mustard bush! Pastor Kevin Lutheran Men in Mission June 18 Pastor Kevin will talk about his time in Madagascar and will serve a Malagasy meal! Come find out why Pastor Kevin loves Madagascar (and it s food!). Learn about the ravinala or traveler s palm which is often a symbol of the island nation.
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. Calling all Greeters! We are looking for smiling faces to Greet and meet with everyone on Sunday mornings! You will need to commit to the entire month. We have Sept, Oct, Nov and Dec. open for Volunteers. Please let Larry Kyzer know if you are interested. You can also sign up with the church office just let Sharon know. 803-359-2122 WORSHIP LEADERS JUNE/JULY Sunday, June 17 Presiding Minister Pastor Kevin Ogilvie Sunday, June 24 Presiding Minister Pastor Kevin Ogilvie Sunday, July 1 Presiding Minister Pastor Kevin Ogilvie Sunday, July 8 Presiding Minister Pastor Kevin Ogilvie Assisting Minister Assisting Minister Assisting Minister Assisting Minister Acolyte Grace Lahrman Acolyte Alyssa Long Acolyte Will Lahrman Acolyte Brian Estep Communion Assistants Von Goff Communion Assistants Communion Assistants Communion Assistants Mary Browder Altar Guild Laney Strickland Altar Guild Laney Strickland Altar Guild Lynette Steele Altar Guild Lynette Steele Greeters Dick Kyzer Debbie Kyzer Greeters Dick Kyzer Debbie Kyzer Greeters Leon Browder Mary Browder Greeters Leon Browder Mary Browder Lector Lector Lector Cheryl Austin Lector Mary Browder Ushers Jeff Lahrman Ushers Olin Slice Ushers Jeff Lahrman Ushers Altar Flowers for June 3-10 Kathryn Kyzer 17-24- 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. 2
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 David Supowit Son in Law of Kathleen McLean Friends & Relatives of Church Members Jacob Dooley-Uncle of Margaret and Allen Hollis Clyde and Donna Smith Friends of Margaret Hollis Erica Hollis Niece of Margaret and Allen Hollis The family of John Bailey Cousin of Margaret Hollis and Allen Hollis Philip Campbell Friend of Margaret Hollis Mildred Gunter - Cousin of Anna Ree Roland Johnny Starnes - Brother of Anna Ree Roland Sharon Harris Niece of Anna Ree Roland Anthony Dyckes- Nephew of Anna Ree Roland Jeanette Craft Niece of Anna Ree Roland Mason James-Grandson of Virginia Hall Bob Chase Best Friend of Virginia Hall James Roland- Cousin of Virginia Hall Cinnamon Bree- Caretaker of Virginia Hall Keith Crumpton Brother of Janet Taylor and Mike Crumpton Gene Crumpton Uncle of Janet Taylor and Mike Crumpton Betty Jo Jones Aunt of Janet Taylor and Mike Crumpton Billy Crumpton Father of Janet Taylor and Mike Crumpton Sandy Martin - Friend of Janet & Russell Taylor John Hotaling Brother of Mary Browder Mary Dunham Friend of Mary Browder Michael Feldman Friend of Mary Browder Lee Hamilton - Grandson of Norma Moore Terri Moore Hamilton - Daughter of Norma Moore Tim Moore-Son of Norma Moore Member Shut-ins Bobby Frazier Roberta Pound Dollie Pounds Anna Ree Roland Kathleen Smith Joan Leskoske Norma Moore Alice Raffa Retha Slice Virginia Hall Member Prayer List Hazel Kyzer Lance Steadman & Cynthia Lopez Emilio & Lorenzo Gracey Goodman - Great Niece of Henry Poplin Susan Russell - Friend of Brenda Poplin Barbara Eckard - Cousin of Mary Hines Friend of Mary Hines, for comfort Clarence Davis - Father of Jason Davis Ann Addy Friend of Katrina Shealy Mickey Steele Friend of the Austin Family. Colene Hook Mother of Kristie Joyner Judy Cabaniss- Friend of Tim and Lunette Davis Lanell Hicks - Mother of Miranda West Roger Lindler - Brother of Mendel Lindler Billy Long - Brother of Mike Long 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 Lois Watson - Mother of Debbie Areheart Melissa Tucker Cousin of Vicki Johnson Sybil Keisler Neighbor to Cora Nevitt Tyce s Dad Friend of Lizzy Turner Rhonda Hobbs- Niece of Hazel Rawl 3
This Week At St. James Monday, June 11 9:30-3:30 Sewing group 2-7PM Blood Drive Yoga 7:00PM Cub Scouts Tuesday, June 12 Girl Scouts Wednesday, June 13 Choir Practice Thursday, June 14 7:00PM Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00PM Boy Scouts Sunday, June 17 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 9:15AM Sunday School 10:30AM Holy Communion Youth gathering participant meeting after church. The nursery is available during church service hours. 6/02 Jackie Metz Tracy Shealy 6/05 Jay Peeples 6/09 Lisa Curtis Aaron Frazier 6/10 Wayne Areheart 6/11 Stan Hutto Jonathan Dattilio 6/13 Hannah Frazier 6/14 Mj Maurer Kevin Roland 6/15 Mildred Hicks Birthdays in June 6/19 Chuck Backman Todd Feaster Jett Joyner Stella Kate Joyner 6/20 Zackary Standridge 6/22 Jim Poindexter 6/23 David Hines Heather Carter 6/25 Maria Wyville Bob Koch 6/26 Scott Strickland Emerson Hibbs 6/27 Carin Seward Katie Dattilio 6/16 Robin Roland Tim Davis 6/17 Melissa Roland 6/28 Katheryn Kyzer 6/29 Hannah Turner Cletus Brian Estep 6/18 Dalton Freeman Donna Zeigler The St. James Lutheran Men will sponsor a Father s Day Bulletin for Father s Day, June 17, 2018. Proceeds will go toward ongoing LMM projects. Checks should be made payable to St. James Lutheran Men. Please complete the form below and return to Hank Poplin or the church office by Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Name: In honor of: -OR- In memory of: 4
Join us for VBS!! Experience the thrill of traveling back to ancient Babylon with Daniel and his friends at Nazareth Lutheran Church 2018 Holy Land Adventure VBS. Dates: July 9th-13th Nazareth Lutheran Church 1800 Nazareth Rd, Lexington, SC 29073 Phone: 803-359-7993 Details: Ages 3-9 We will serve a light dinner at 6:00pm-6:30pm VBS Child pick-up will be at 8:30pm. We are joining forces with Nazareth Lutheran Church for VBS this year. There will be a sign up sheet in the Narthex. You may also call or text with any questions, just to let us know your coming. We will need VOLUNTEERS so please specify if you are willing to volunteer on the sign up sheet. Call or Text Amanda Huber with any questions: 864.423.4224 Hope to see you there! Children's Sunday School is out for the summer. 5
June 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 3 4 5 6 1PM Luke Roland Family Gathering in F.H. 9:30-3:30 Sewing Circle Girl Scouts 5PM Steak Fundraiser for the Youth Trip. Contact the office to reserve your plates! Pastor Kevin will not be here. Yoga @ Cub Scouts @7PM 10 11 12 13 Blood Drive 2-7PM Girl Scouts In the F.H. Sewing Circle 9:30-3:30 Choir Practice Choir Practice Yoga @ Cub Scouts @7PM 17 18 19 20 Council Meeting 8AM Sewing Circle Food Pantry 10-11AM 9:30-3:30 Youth Gathering for participants after church Happy Fathers Day Yoga @ Cub Scouts @7PM LMM 7PM Girl Scouts Choir Practice 24 25 26 27 Hat Sunday Yoga @ Girl Scouts Cub Scouts @7PM Choir Practice Youth Trip to Texas Youth Trip to Texas 6
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Senate Meeting Saturday Sisters Meet Senate Meeting Larry Kyzer Reserved the Pavilion for the entire day 7 8 9 AA @ 7PM Sharon Summers Reserved Boy Scouts @ 7PM the F.H. from 2-7 14 15 16 AA @ 7PM Ruchi Patel Reserved F.H. 7PM-11:30PM Boy Scouts @ 7PM 21 22 23 OWL S Meet @ St. James F. H. 12PM AA @ 7PM Boy Scouts @ 7PM 28 29 30 AA @ 7PM Youth Trip to Texas Youth Trip to Texas Boy Scouts @ 7PM Youth Trip to Texas Pet Med will be here! they will be parked in the North Parking lot. 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 Secretary Sharon Summers SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9:15am Sunday School 10:30 Holy Communion Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY Our food pantry ministry is in need of volunteers. Would you be willing to assist us with this vital ministry? The next food pantry day is June 19th 10-11AM Please contact the church office and speak with Sharon if you would like to help 803-359-2122. Grocery Paper Bags are needed Food Items Needed: Large cans of tuna, large box of crackers, pork & beans and vienna sausages. 8 The OWL S will meet at St. James on June 21st! Provided will be lasagna, bread and drinks. If you will be joining us please bring a side and/ or dessert. We will meet in the Fellowship hall at noon. Our guest speaker will be Ms. Bianca Williams. The Mutual Ministry Committee Will be meeting with the pastor in the next few weeks. From our constitution, "the primary function of the committee is to act out of mutual concern for the pastor(s) and the congregation." If you have any questions or comments for the committee, please contact one of the committee members. The members are: Thom Backman, Lynn Barley, Kip Duke, Robert Sharpe, Krissy Turner and Carolyn Steele (Chair)