St. James Lutheran Church http://stjamesgr.com "By my works, I will show you my faith" Fri, 11 May 2012 17:49:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Those Who Serve http://stjamesgr.com/2012/05/11/those-who-serve-3/ http://stjamesgr.com/2012/05/11/those-who-serve-3/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 17:49:15 +0000 St. James Editor http://stjamesgr.com/?p=940 May 13

  • Deacon:  Larry P
  • Lectors: 3rd & 4th Grade Sunday School Class
  • Acolyte:  Katia W
  • Ushers:  Tom S, Scott P, Mike S, John W, Paul F
  • Greeters:  Duane S and Nick M
  • Nursery:  Rachel K and Jessica S

May 17

  • Deacon:  Adam W
  • Lector:  Pastor Blain
  • Acolyte:  Jessica S
  • Ushers:  A. Blain, B. Butler, B. Popma, C. Popma

May 20

  • Deacons:  Jim M and Adam W
  • Lector:  Danni M
  • Acolyte:  Collin R
  • Ushers:  Bob K, Aaron B, Jim S, Mike M
  • Greeters:  Faye V and Lori M
  • Nursery:  Kris V and Molly P

May Altar Guild:  Marijo P and Christy P

May Trustee:  Dale R

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  • 11:30 am    Friends in Faith
  • 5:00 pm    WMLHS Delegate Assembly (at Grace Lutheran)
  • 6:00 pm    WMLHS Baccalaureate Service (at Grace Lutheran)

Monday

  • 6:00 p.m.    WMLHS Board
  • 6:30 p.m.    MONDAY VESPERS w/Communion afterward
  •  7:00 p.m.    **Training Event: Module on “Spiritual Gifts I“

Tuesday

  • 8:30 a.m.    Menservants Bible Study
  • 1:00 p.m.    Neighborhood fliers
  •  6:00 p.m.    ISJ School Board
  • 7:00 p.m.    **Training Event:  Module on “Spiritual Gifts II”

Wednesday

  • 10:00 a.m.    Morning Bible Class
  • 3-7 p.m.    St. James “Blood Drive”
  • 7:00 p.m.    **Training Event:  Module on “Assimilation III”

Thursday

  • 1:00 p.m.    Neighborhood fliers
  • 5:30 p.m.    Sr. Handbells
  • Adult Choir
  • 7:00 p.m.    ASCENSION VESPERS

Saturday:

  • 8:00 a.m.    Neighborhood fliers
  • 7-8 p.m.    Personal Altar Visits

Sunday

  • 9:00 a.m.    Sunday School (PS-8th Grade)
  • 9:00 a.m.    High School Bible Class
  • 9:00 a.m.    Adult Bible Classes
  • 10:15 a.m.    HOLY COMMUNION – CONFIRMATION!
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  • Deacons:  Larry P and Jack L
  • Lector:  Ann R
  • Acolyte:  Brianna P
  • Ushers:  B. Kintz, A. Blain, J. Spears, M. Mack
  • Greeters:  Steve & Kristen K
  • Nursery:  Rie W and Zoe R

THOSE WHO SERVE AT LENTEN VESPERS:  March 21

  • Deacon:  Jim M
  • Lector:  Pastor Blain
  • Acolyte:  Chloe R
  • Ushers:  A. Blain, B. Butler, C. Popma, B. Popma

THOSE WHO SERVE IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY:  March 25

  • Deacon:  Ken M
  • Lector:  Cindy M
  • Acolyte:  Bryan H
  • Ushers:  J. Roof, D. Weiss, D. Rosema, C. Pataniczek, J. McKay
  • Greeters:  Walt & Karen K
  • Nursery:  Donna C and Chloe R
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 Classes start Sunday, April 15th at 7 p.m. in the Media Center classroom.  If you are interested in membership, be sure to attend this series of free classes.  Questions?  See Pastor Blain or call 363-7718 or 361-0808.

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