October 18
4:30 pm
Reformation Sunday
Reformation Luncheon
October 29
12:00 pm
All Saints Day
November 5
Loaves & Fishes RI
November 11 & 12
10:30 am
&
November 15
4:30 pm
Council Meeting
November 13
7:00 pm
Happy Thanksgiving
November 23
Office Closed
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Reformation
500
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St. James Congregational Luncheon
Sunday, October 29, 2017
12 noon
In celebration of the historic 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, St. James will be hosting a congregational luncheon following the 11:00 service on October 29th, 2017. Our menu will consist of German foods and beverages that Martin and Katie Luther would have enjoyed 500 years ago!
This will be a "no-ticket" event, but a FREE WILL offering will be collected and forwarded to Lutheran World Relief to support the hurricane relief efforts.
Please note that the football game will be aired for all you football fans!
COME AND SHARE FELLOWSHIP AND ENJOY AN AMAZING MEAL!
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| Reformation Luncheon Menu: Help requested! |
Following two powerful worship services on October 29th, the congregation will gather at noon for a luncheon in the Community Room. The event committee has planned an authentic German meal, and we are asking for your help.
The menu will consist of Bratwurst, Frankfurters (primarily for the children), Pork Loin with Vegetables and Gravy, Golden Glow Jello Salad, Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage with Apples, Kaesspaetzele (a German version of macaroni and cheese ), ****Oktoberfest Roast Chicken, ****Applesauce, ****Warm German Potato Salad, ****Green Bean Casserole,****Oven Roasted Potatoes, ****Carrots, ****Breads, and ****Dessert.
While much of this menu will be prepared by committee members, the items above marked with an asterisk will (hopefully) be contributed by members of the congregation. Recipes will be provided. A sign-up sheet is available in the Community Room.
If you are interested in helping with set-up on Saturday, October 28th or in serving at the luncheon, please contact Loretta Lavoie at
[email protected] or Carol Fournier at
[email protected].
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Reformation 500 Bookstore
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Our church is having a Reformation 500 Bookstore!
The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is fast approaching! Do you want to learn more about Martin Luther, his writings, and their impact on Christianity? Do you want to reflect on the ongoing impact of the Reformation today? Stop by our Reformation 500 Bookstore to shop for engaging books on the Reformation for readers of all ages and interests! Save up to 50% plus receive free shipping on all Bookstore titles.
Stop by the COMMUNITY ROOM
on SUNDAYS BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND OCTOBER 29th
BETWEEN THE SERVICES AND AFTER
THE 11:00 SERVICE
to get fascinating books on the Reformation for you and your family.
Our Bookstore is sponsored by Augsburg Fortress, the publishing ministry of the ELCA. The books will include bestselling biographies like Luther the Reformer as well as an atlas of the European Reformations, a graphic novel for young readers, and primary sources from The Annotated Luther series.
Come by and browse!
A good book always makes a good gift!
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| Reformation Event: Jam for Sale! |
If you have been bemoaning the fact that, due to the cancellation of this year's Yard Sale, you were denied your homemade Jam fix, have no fear!
Your opportunity is here!
Carol Fournier's luscious Jams are on sale every Sunday from October 1 until Reformation Sunday. .... unless, of course, they sell out! They will be displayed with the REFORMATION BOOKSTORE in the Community Room.
The Jams available will be: Hot Pepper, Milder Hot Pepper, Spicy Tomato, Strawberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Blueberry, Wild Blueberry, Triple Berry, Grape, Peach Marmalade, Apricot, Amaretto Cherry and Raspberry. A limited quantity of Orange Marmalade will also be available.
ALL JAMS ARE $5.00 AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO FINANCE OUR REFORMATION CELEBRATION.
Thank you, Carol, for your very generous
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donation!
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Over the next few weeks, we will be running our annual Fall Stewardship emphasis. Our finance team will begin to gather information from teams and committees in the congregation and we will ask each household to prayerfully consider making a pledge for financial stewardship for 2018.
You will be receiving a few stewardship mailings, including a pledge card during this time. Please take the time to look them over and prayerfully consider making a committment to give to St. James' mission in the coming year. We are asking that you return pledge cards by
November 15.
As we begin this process, we are also asking members to update their Demographic information. There will be a copy of the most current directory available in the Community Room so that you may check the contact information that we have on file. If you have any changes or would like to complete a new demographic form you may use the o
ne found
here
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Thank you!
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October Mission of the Month-The New England Synod
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Our October Mission of the Month will benefit the New England Synod-our regional body of the ELCA. A special thanks to Kim Bergstrand for coming to speak with our Congregation. A recent report of the Synod council mentioned that mission support giving across New England is down by over $8,000 this year. While St. James is current in our support, the Synod could use some additional funds. Find out more about the exciting mission of the Synod on Sunday October 1 and consider making a contribution to support our shared ministries!
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A quick note from Jill Bowen...
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Third Quarter Giving Statements are available on the round table in the Community Room. Please remember to pick your statement up the next time you are in church!
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Sunday November 5 is All Saints Sunday. In our Lutheran tradition, we celebrate every individual as a saint of God. On All Saints Sunday, we set aside time within our worship services to celebrate those saints who have passed away in the last year.
This year, we will celebrate members of Saint James who have died in the last year. We would also like to celebrate the lives of those in your immediate family who have passed away this year. If you have a name that you would like to include on November 5 feel free to reply to this message with the names and a photo of your loved ones and I will make sure to include them in our worship. Please submit these by Sunday October 29.
On November 5 there will be prayers and family members will be invited to come forward to light a candle in their saint's memory.
I realize that grieving is a process and find that this act of remembrance can help in that journey through grief. If you have questions, please feel free to be in touch with anything at all.
God is Good...All the Time!
Peace,
Pastor Andrew
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| A request from Worship Team/Altar Guild... |
The Worship Team/Altar Guild would like to invite members of the congregation to bring in fruit and vegetables to adorn our altar leading up to Thanksgiving. Donations will be accepted on November 5, 12 and 19. Donations with a longer shelf life will be appreciated.
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| American Sign Language Classes |
American Sign Language Classes
When? Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where? St. James Lutheran Church
Community Room
Who? James Smith IV, a prfoundly deaf instructor who has taught in many places such as URI, RISD, and privately.
Details? Classes cost $20 per class.
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Questions? Feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] |
St. James offers hearing assistance devices for those who need them. Feel free to pick one up, as well as a disposable set of headphones, on the table outside of the sanctuary. If you have questions about how to use them, please feel free to speak with Pastor Andrew.
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Worship Volunteer Sign-Up
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Click on the link above to access the Fall 2017 Worship Volunteer Sign-up!!
Anyone can sign up for any of the worship volunteer roles. It's easy to do! Just click on the link above and follow the signupgenius directions. If you prefer, there is also a paper & pencil sign-up sheet in the community room. Just fill in your name and the email address where you want your reminder to go!
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