"Growing in Christ Through Worship, Learning, Fellowship, and Service."

Ring Out - Week of Jan. 26, 2025

The Third Sunday after Epiphany

Introduction to Sunday’s Worship

God’s glory is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of God’s glory. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.

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Sunday Worship will be live- streamed on YouTube beginning at 9:45 on Sunday morning. An email with the link will be sent on Sunday morning. You can also watch a recorded version later by visiting our YouTube Page.

You can open or print the bulletin and follow along with the service.

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On the Calendar...

The Week Ahead

Sunday January 26

9:00 am Adult SS

9:00 am Choir

9:30 am Children's SS

10:00 am Worship

11:00 am Snow Event!

Monday, January 27

10:30 am Quilting

6:30 pm Scouts

Wednesday, January 29

5:30 pm Handbells

Thursday, January 30

6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal

Sunday February 2

9:00 am Adult SS

9:00 am Choir

9:30 am Children's SS

10:00 am Worship

🥫Scouting for Food Deadline!🥫

Sunday Ministries

LECTOR/INTERCESSOR

Jan. 26 Margaret Garrison

Feb. 2 Kim Haberman

COMMUNION

ASSISTANT

Jan. 26 Christine Ruff

Feb. 2 Margaret Garrison

ACOLYTES

Jan. 26 Samantha Hillegass

Feb. 2 Noah Pittard

GREETERS

Jan. 26 Lois Marlow

Feb. 2 Esther Circle

VIDEOGRAPHER

Jan. 26 Debbie Davis

Feb. 2

JANUARY USHERS

Dale Merrell, Gretchen Walker, Robert Davis, Lex Patterson, Samantha Hillegass

FEBRUARY USHERS

Chip Blackwelder, Michael Rinker, Ashley Cline, Jeff Koenig, Barbara Albright

JANUARY BUILDING SUPERVISOR

Kenny Propst

FEBRUARY BUILDING SUPERVISOR

Chip Blackwelder & Mike Rinker

ALTAR FLOWERS

Jan. 26 Glenda Poole

Feb. 2

Online Calendar

Happy Birthday!

26 Jan. - Kenny Propst

29 Jan. - Dieter Klauss

31 Jan. - Dee Hodges, Fonda Shumate

1 Feb. - Greg Francus, Andrew Verner, Gretchen Walker

2 Feb. - Jamie Swayney

Announcements

Memorial Service Update

Ann Porter Ridenhour died on December 19, 2024. Pastor Bill will lead a brief funeral liturgy with Holy Communion on Wednesday, January 29th at 11am at St. James. There is no visitation. As concerns St. James, Ann is survived by her second husband, Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr.

Snow Event - Sunday!

Join us for a special Snow Event this Sunday, January 26 right after service! Head to the Fellowship Hall for a light lunch, snow activities, and of course, sno-cones! 🍧 RSVP by January 24th!

Scouting for Food 🥫

Deadline: February 2nd

In 1981 Saint James Lutheran along with six other local churches combined efforts to create Cooperative Christian Ministry to assist families in need for food and housing. This time of the year is the highest demand for food items for the pantry. Scouting Pack and Troop 91 are hosting a food collection to supply the Cooperative Christian Ministry food pantry with non-perishable food supplies.

Items needed are:

1. Any canned meat or tuna

2. Soups, other than Tomato

3. Fruits, other than Pears

4. Oatmeal and Cereal (whole grain and low sugar, if possible)

5. All types of beans, other than Pintos

6. Pasta, especially Mac & Cheese

7. Toiletries, baby diapers, and paper products

Our group's goal is to collect 2000 pounds of food to deliver to CCM. Please consider clearing your cabinets, or purchasing items and placing them in the portico area by Sunday February 2nd.

You may also donate to CCM with a check that will go to purchase food items.

Thank you for helping to relieve hunger and food insecurity for families in need!

This Week's Lesson

The Lord is Righteous - Psalm 145:1,10-21

Psalm 145 celebrates the permanent nature of God's Kingdom and His work in the lives of people. It reminds anyone reading it that God aims at the highest and best possible things, including the best possible outcomes for our lives! God desires that we be saved and rescued from all the manifestations of sin and death in this world and the next. God has communicated that desire most fully through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Awareness of that communication leads to a life filled with wonder and practical attention to spiritual and moral growth.

Meal Packing Event - March 8

Join us on Saturday, March 8th, at 10:00 am at Gibson Mill for a morning of service with Lifeline Christian Mission.

We need 60 volunteers to help pack meals at various stations. The event will run from 10:00 am to approximately 11:30 am, and all necessary supplies, including hairnets, gloves, and guidance, will be provided. With your help, we expect to pack 10,800 meals! Click here to sign up!