Support Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 with a donation to the little red wagon food drive (located in the St. James Narthex)
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Souper Bowl of Caring THIS SUNDAY!
This is a wonderful and EASY way for St. James parishioners to show our support of Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry!! Let’s ALL bring one (or more) of the following to church this Sunday and fill up the little red wagon in the narthex with: a can of diced tomatoes, a can of soup, a box of crackers, a can of pinto or kidney beans, a package of chili seasoning, or one extra dollar. (Financial contributions can be turned in to the church office or placed in the collection plate and marked for “Souper Bowl of Caring). |
Meals for the Midkiffs
Paul and Julie Midkiff have been attending St. James for the past year with their two-year-old son, Andrew, and they are about to have a new baby! We would like to be able to provide meals for them once the baby arrives. Their baby is due any day, and we will begin meal delivery the week of Feb. 6. If you can help provide a meal one day for the family, they would be greatly appreciative. A sign-up sheet is available online. You can access the meal schedule by visiting TakeThemAMeal.com and locating the schedule by recipient last name (Midkiff) and password (3631). If you have questions, or would like to sign up in person, please contact Abigail Moffitt at 450-2801.
The Diocesan EYC Ski Trip will be held on Sunday, February 12 at Cataloochee Ski Resort from 11am - 4:30pm. If you want to attend, please see Rev. Augusta asap and let her know if you wish to ski($27 to rent) or snowboard($37 to rent), and if you have your own equipment (only $19). We already have a large group going from St. James, and always welcome more!
Adult Forum Sundays at 9:15am
We continue our “Faith and Film” series through the season of Epiphany (Feb. 19). The series reflects on episodes and scenes in video media in light of the Seven Cardinal Virtues and the Seven Deadly Sins. Today, we watch “The Mission”; and Feb. 12 & 19 we watch scenes from the documentary “I Am”.
ChAOS Gathering Children Alive and On the move in the Spirit
The next ChAOS gathering for children ages 3-6 will be held this afternoon at 4pm. See Rev. Augusta for more information.
Treasurers Elected
A big thank-you to Julia Courtney, Treasurer, and Joan Hall Weaver, Assistant Treasurer, recently elected to three-year terms by the 2012 Vestry of St. James!
A Valentines Benefit Concert Love Songs for a Lifetime
On Fri., Feb. 17, 7pm, Black Mountain Pastoral Care and Counseling Center will host a benefit concert at White Horse. Enjoy your favorite local musicians as singing their favorite love songs. Parishioners Renae Brame, Kim Hughes, and Jane Murray, and Riley Stephenson are just a few of the fabulous musical talents at this event! Tickets can be purchased in the church office for a suggested donation of $10/person. All proceeds benefit the BMPCCC. For more information, contact BMPCCC at 828-669-9798.
“Approaching God”, Women’s Lenten Day of Reflection
The women of St. James are invited to attend a Lenten Day of Reflection on Sat., Mar. 3, from 9am – 3pm. Lunch will be included. Explore the liturgy and various daily services in our prayer book, and see how reading Morning Prayer, Noonday Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline can enrich your prayer life. A healing service and Eucharist will be offered. As we explore these daily readings, we will have the opportunities for small group discussions and personal reflection. A prayer team will be available in the afternoon as well. The Veranda will be preparing a soup and sandwich lunch. Please indicate your sandwich choice: turkey, chicken salad, or vegetarian. The soup will be their famous Hungarian Mushroom. Cost: $10 – make check payable to St. James ECW and send to the church. Be sure to indicate Lenten Day in the memo section. For more information, contact Betsy Fritz (847) 337-2395. Register online by visiting www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4EABAC3-womens. Deadline for registration is Feb. 22.
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