KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Mohammad Fahim, Afghan Attorney Assistant to the Kunar Provincial Reconstruction Team (left) translates the first public trial in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province to Abraham Sutherland, Rule of Law Advisor for Kunar province (right). Click Here to see a related video featuring Abraham. |
Abraham Sutherland
Each week we pray for the protection of those serving our country. Abraham Sutherland, son of Bronte and Ray Lamm, continues to be a name on our prayer list. Abraham is serving in a civilian capacity in Afghanistan as a Rule of Law Advisor (a legal expert whose job is to help implement a rule of law in Afghanistan). Click the link to the left and see a video featuring Abraham, which further explains his role in Afghanistan. We continue to keep Abraham and all those serving our country in our prayers. |
Conversations with the Bishop
The St. James Parish family is invited to spend some time with Bishop Taylor this Sunday morning (July 25) at 9:15am. In addition to preaching and celebrating at the 8:00am and 10:30am worship services, the Bishop would like to spend time with us in informal conversation. Please make the effort to meet and converse with Bishop Taylor. The Nursery will open at 9:15am.
Bishop's Reception
We will have a reception with the Bishop following the 10:30am service. If you would like to sign up to bring food or volunteer for the reception, please click here to sign up online. Thank you!
Church Bulletin Sunday
This Sunday is ‘church bulletin Sunday’ at Caminos Southwestern Grille. Bring in a copy of Sunday's bulletin and receive a free appetizer per party. 107 Black Mountain Ave. in downtown Blk. Mtn.
Summer Choir
The Summer Choir is open to anyone who wants to sing! We meet at 9:30am each Sunday morning. Come if you can!
St. James Women's’ Retreat
Ladies of St. James, your annual retreat at Valle Crucis is scheduled for October 1-3, 2010. Our facilitator will be Renae Brame, St. James parishioner, choir member, and director of Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry. Her topic will be “Finding Joy and Keeping it in Your Life”. The cost for the retreat is $130 and includes two nights and six meals. To reserve your spot, please submit a $35 reservation fee to Jo Anne Williams (335-6742) or Carolyn Foster (669-0150). Checks can be made payable to “St. James ECW”.
Dreams Can Come True
Have you ever dreamed of swimming with the dolphins? Have you ever wanted to see where Hemmingway lived during the most prolific period of this Nobel Prize winner's writing career? What about deep sea fishing? You, your spouse with three other couples spending a week in the Keys together. All of this is going to be possible for someone soon. It could be you. The opportunities are just a few of the possibilities offered by Retreats for a Retreat II, a raffle and silent auction held in four sites in the diocese of WNC on Sunday, August 29 from 4-6 pm. The second annual event benefits our diocese's treasure, Lake Logan Episcopal Center. By purchasing one raffle ticket, you could go to any one of the four parties at Asheville, Blowing Rock, Highlands or Shelby and celebrate with fellow Lake Logan supporters. The Grand Raffle Prize is the house in the keys for a week. The St. Bart's rendezvous and the house at Lake Cardinal are two of the dozen "retreats" offered in the silent auction. People at all four parties can buy additional raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items. Tickets are only $75 per person. To order yours, call 828-646-0095, send an email to cherylsmith@lakelogan.org. Check out our website www.lakelogan.org. We are adding info daily! See you on August 29!
Faith and Film Series
Fr. Scott will facilitate this new monthly gathering! We will have an outline of faith and spiritual aspects of a film to be watched followed by discussion and reflection. The next film will be shown on August 15, and we will watch “Places in the Heart”, starring Danny Glover and Sally Fields. Gather in the Parish Hall from 4:30pm - 7pm. Snacks and drinks provided.
SCCW Service of Healing and Hope
Before the August 8 service of Healing and Hope at the Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women Chapel (sponsored by St. James), there will be an ice cream social for the incarcerated women. Contributions are needed for the purchase of the ice cream. If you are interested in financially supporting this much-appreciated event, please send contributions to the church office. Make checks out to St. James, and mark for “SCCW Ice Cream Social”.
SCCW Volunteer Orientation
If you are interested in volunteering at the Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women to be a mentor to the incarcerated women, a required orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, July 27 at 6pm at SCCW. It will last about 2 hours. Please arrive at the prison at 5:45pm and bring in your Driver’s License and Social Security card. Cell phones and purses must be left in your car. This is the first step in becoming an on-site or off-site volunteer. Call Anne Weatherford for more information: 669-6293.
Caroline Oxford
Our very own Caroline Oxford (daughter of Father Scott and Diane Oxford) has recently been accepted to the Master of Divinity program at Duke University. She will begin her journey this fall at Duke Divinity School. Congratulations, Caroline! Our prayers are with you as you continue in the process of spiritual discernment.
Parish Picnic
Mark your calendars for the annual Parish Picnic to be held Sunday, September 12 at Camp Ridgecrest. We will have one service on that day at 10:30 in the lake pavilion followed by a potluck lunch and summer fun on the lake!
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Book Study
All those interested in reading and discussing the book Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time by Marcus Borg should contact Father Scott. THis book has been instrumental for those re-learning and re-investigating their faith journey. Father Scott will facilitate the group. The time and location will be determined by those interested.
Finding the More Excellent Way
Celebrating God's Gifts in One Another
Join Bishop Porter Taylor at Calvary, Fletcher on July 24 for a retreat as we seek to unite in community beyond all categories such as gender, race, or class. The retreat is sponsored by Gay and Lesbian Ministries, but all spiritual seekers are welcome. It begins with registration at 9:30am and will convene at 4pm. The cost is $10. To register, please send a check to the Diocesan office: 900B CentrePark Drive, Asheville, NC 28805. for more information, click here.
4th Annual Stone Soul Picnic
St. Matthias Church in Asheville will host its 4th Annual Stone Soul Picnic on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 6:00PM at Cove Lake Farm Grounds, Chunns Cove, in Asheville, NC. The Troupers Dance Band from Durham, NC will provide the entertainment and Circle B Restaurant & Catering (located in Arden, NC) will provide the catering. All proceeds will benefit the St. Matthias Episcopal Church Scholarship Fund through The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.
In 2006, St. Matthias established an endowed scholarship fund through the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to provide scholarship awards to students and recent graduates who are members of the congregation. The purpose of the fund is to encourage all children attending St. Matthias a means to pursue and fund a higher education. What started as a fundraiser for just the congregation and friends has turned into a huge event where people from all over the state come to feast, dance, and celebrate a good cause!
Admission: $60 per person includes dinner and wine ($40 tax deductible charitable) Please contact Deacon Kristi Neal at mtnhigh1128@att.net if you are interested in attending .
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