St. James Lutheran Church

"Growing in Christ Through Worship, Learning,

Fellowship, and Service."

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Moses tells the Israelites that they are called to be a priestly kingdom and a holy people. Jesus sends out the disciples as laborers into the harvest. In baptism we too are anointed for ministry, sharing God’s compassion with our needy world. From the Lord’s table we go forth to proclaim the good news, to heal the sick, and to share our bread with the hungry. 

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

June 18, 2023

10:00 AM

A Congregational Meeting will be held at the beginning of worship on Sunday, June 18th. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on Rev. William Ridenhour becoming the next Senior Pastor of St. James and to vote on his compensation package. Details of his compensation package were sent out earlier in the week.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

We had a very good meeting with Senior Pastor Candidate, Rev. Bill Ridenhour, this past Sunday. For those of you who could not attend but intend on being here for the Congregational Meeting this Sunday, June 18, I would like to pass along a brief bio of Pastor Bill which details his life journey and faith walk. Please contact me if you have any additional questions. Many thanks for the prayers and patience you have given the Call Committee during this process.

Frank Irvin 704-792-5088

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ORDINATION GIFT

St. James has purchased a purple stole as a gift to honor Mac Mullins on the event of his ordination on Saturday, June 17 and his first call at St. Paul Lutheran in Davenport, Iowa in August. Congratulations, Mac!

COUNCIL NOTES

• Christian Education is organizing "Summer of Service" activities for all church members to work together. Will be a key opportunity for multigenerational fellowship. They will be held 6/25, 7/16, 8/6 and 8/20. Sign up and more details will be in the Ring Out Newsletter.
• Youth and Family will have a Youth Retreat at Kure Beach on June 17-24, Youth Mission Trip to Altoona, Pennsylvania on July 2-9 and VBS at St. James on July 20-August 1.
• Council approved a motion to allow Amazing Grace Advocacy, a nonprofit, to occupy the third floor on an annual renewable basis. Amazing Grace will pay for utilities and Nick Lovelace will draw up a contract. 
• Council also approved a motion amending the building use policy to not allow animals in the church aside from service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
• The church ordered a purple stole for Mac Mullins, who recently graduated from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. He will be ordained this Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Durham and will begin his call at St. Paul Lutheran in Davenport, Iowa in August. 
• Training sessions will be held in the near future for people interested in learning more about CPR/AED. 
• A congregational vote will take place this Sunday to:
• Approve the primary candidate Pastor William Ridenhour to become our next senior pastor
• Approval of a compensation package

NO ANIMALS POLICY

This policy was adopted at last night’s Church Council meeting and takes effect immediately. 

“No animals are allowed within St. James Lutheran Church at any time with the exception of a service animal as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.”

PRAYERS

Members of St. James

• Patsy Black
• Margaret Garrison
• Tom Grady
• Tom Ridenhour

Family and Friends:

• Karey Conrad and Glenn Copeland, friends of Al and Dee Pieschel
• Bishop Tim Smith
• Messiah Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC

Family and Friends will be added for 1 month and then removed from the list. If you wish to keep someone on the list longer, contact the church office and we will be happy to keep them on the list longer.

SUMMER OF SERVICE

Mark your calendars now for Sunday, June 25 after worship. This is a multi-generational event so everyone is invited. You do not have to have children, to attend. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to interact with children and others of all ages. We will meet in the fellowship hall for a lite lunch and then make "Thinking of You" cards for our shut-ins, God-time with Mr. Mike and other activities. Make your reservation below so we can plan accordingly.

Other Summer Service Event dates: July 16 and August 20

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Steller VBS - Shine Jesus' Light

July 30 - August 1

Need Some Space This Summer? Join us at St. James for an out-of-this-world experience. More information coming soon. Adult volunteers are needed. If you can help contact LeeAnn Miller.

Register to Attend

WE ARE THE BRANCHES

Each week we will remember in prayer our brothers and sisters at one of our partner Lutheran churches in the NC Synod. Please lift them up in your prayers during the week also.

I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. ~John 15:5  

Messiah Lutheran Church

Hickory, NC

3510 Main Ave Dr NW

Hickory, NC 28601

Rev. Richard Schroeder

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Messiah Lutheran Church

OPPORTUNITY HOUSE NEEDS

Opportunity House is in need of some basic items used in their daily operation providing meals, counseling, and showers to those in need in our community. If you can provide any of these items, please bring and place in the Portico area.

• Paper Towels
• Toilet Paper
• Laundry Soap
• Wash Cloths
• Bath Towels

2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan

Begins July 2

Join folks all across the synod as we read the Bible together—individuals, congregations, small groups— using the 2023 Summer Bible Reading Plan: Genesis Generations! Brought to you by the synod's Engage the Bible Ministry Team, you'll read together a chapter of Genesis, a short devotional writing, a few questions to ponder, and a prayer. Devotions are written by NC Synod pastors and lay people. The readings begin on Sunday, July 2, and continue through Sunday, July 23—through Chapter 25 of Genesis. (This summer will leave us with a cliff-hanger, poised to continue with Genesis Generations II for Summer 2024.) Receive the daily readings via the website or email.

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UPCOMING DATES

June 17-24 Beach Retreat at Kure Beach, NC

July 2 - 8 Mission Trip to Altoona, PA

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Even if you haven't served in the past, consider serving in these areas. Signups are always on our webpage at

https://sjnc.net/sign-up-now

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ST. JAMES STAFF

• Rev. Craig Saltzer, Pastor Email
• Keith Sutton, Parish Administrator Email
• Jill Irvin, Financial Administrator Email
• Scott F. Foppiano, Organist / Director of Music Email
• Mike Holt, Youth and Family Email
• Kathryn Radcliffe, Nursery Coordinator Email
• Teresa Honeycutt, Custodian Email
• Debbie Davis, Congregation President Email

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