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Edith Rutledge Funeral Service
 A funeral for our beloved sister, Edith Rutledge, will take place at St. James on Saturday, January 21, at 10:30 a.m. in the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to St. James Episcopal Church. A catered reception will take place in the Parish Hall immediately after the service.
The Rutledge family sincerely appreciates our prayers during this difficult time.
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Back By Popular Demand: Current Events & Christian Faith Returns This Sunday
 Current events impact us as workers, parents, voters, taxpayers, and citizens. Each of our roles gives us a different perspective on the news. What perspective might we have if we considered current events as Christians?
The group who met this past Sunday to discuss how our faith might engage the world around us, we felt as though we needed more time to fully explore the issues before us. Join
Deacon Roger and
Mother Rebecca again this Sunday for a continuation of the conversation!
This Sunday, January 22 at 9:05 a.m. in the Chapel.
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This Sunday's Readings
The Liturgy of the Word
Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm 27:1, 5-13
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-23
Preacher: The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley
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Liturgical Servers for Sunday, January 22
Vergers: Marieta "MO" Oglesby (8) and Tim Green (10)
Readers: Russ Pate (8) and Collin Broderick (10)
Server: Hannah Hatfield
Bells: Jacqui Green
Chalice: Than Ling
Crucifer: Hannah Hatfield
Torchers: Than Ling and Soe Win
Ushers: Steve Erwin and Terry Forrester (8) and Marion Johnson, Brad Snively, Stephanie Baker, and Matt Nestman (10)
Audio: Rob Klarer
Altar Guild: Mary Joe Ashley, Jeanann Stewart, Colleen French, Mary Ann Johnson, Hanna McKee, and Miriam Grayson
LEVs: Angela Watkins, Beth Wakeland, Allison Parker, Marion Johnson, and Kathy Townsend
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St. James Annual Meeting - Sunday February 5
 The Annual Meeting of St. James Parish will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2017 following the 10:00 am service. The Annual Meeting is our opportunity to hear the reports of various ministries and how the church is faring.
Another important part of the meeting is the election of four new Vestry members to replace our retiring members, and five delegates to the Diocesan Convention later this year.
Following the meeting we will share a pot luck lunch in the Parish Hall. This is one of the few times we have for all of our members to get together and socialize. It is your opportunity to meet those who go to a different service or come from a different age group. We hope you will all be sure to come to the annual meeting and pot luck lunch in order to learn more about your Parish and Parish Family.
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St. James Vestry Nominees 2017
Bios for members nominated to the Vestry
 Hi! I am a feisty 74 year old retired Dallas ISD Principal, fine artist and home remodeler. I joined St. James five years ago, and have served the church as a Lay Eucharist Visitor, singer in our wonderful Choir, Daughter of the King, and in supporting roles such as pumpkin-seller, and champagne pourer. I was confirmed at age 12 in St. Matthews Cathedral. I was married for 40 years - and yes, to the same man! We had two children and I have one precious grandson, Tony, who just turned nine.
Twenty-eight years of working for the children in the highest crime, drug, and child abuse area of Dallas, have prepared me to interact with all kinds of people. I have also been a VITAS Hospice Volunteer, and was honored to be Teacher of the Year, Skyline Center 89-90, and DISD Principal of the Year 06-07. I am computer literate, with a background in communication and advertising; finance and budgeting; facility maintenance; supervision, evaluation, and instruction; y hablo español.
You know, a church is made up of its people and the gifts they have been given by the Holy Spirit; so as we say in Curcillo, "Here I am Lord!" Use me as you will.
 I was raised as an Episcopalian and have been a member of St. James since 1999. I am married to Garrett Dolt and we have two teenage daughters - Caitlin and Audrey.
In the past, I have been active in various parish ministries, including the St. James School Board (2003-05) and 2 terms on St. James' vestry, serving as Sr. Warden (2007) and Treasurer (2002-2005). I have had the honor of representing St. James as a delegate at Diocesan Convention since 2008. Before that, I served on the Rector Search committee, as a PCOV chair, founding member of St. James' 20/30 Somethings (fore-runner to Little Lambs), Usher, and on a team for the Austin Street Shelter. Since 2009, my volunteer ministry has been primarily at the Diocesan level, serving on the Finance Committee (2009-present), Audit Committee (2010-13), Executive Council (2011-14), Standing Committee (2014-present), as Assistant Treasurer (2014-present), as one of 4 lay delegates representing EDOD at National Convention (2013), and as a member of the Diocesan Strategic planning committee (2016).
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With the exception of Finance Committee, my Diocesan service is expected to conclude in 2017. After prayerful consideration of what's next in my service to God's church, I have felt called to return back to parish ministry. I believe that God has blessed me with the gifts of leadership, financial administration, and free time in which to volunteer for causes that I am passionate about. If I am elected to Vestry, I pray my actions and decisions will help our church and bring glory to God.
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Tim Green (Info not available today)
Freddie Halsted
 I grew up in Lake Highlands attending St Johns Episcopal Church and school where I was confirmed and was an acolyte. I graduated from Lake Highlands High School and later the University of Oklahoma. My wife, Amy Caron and I have attended St. James since 2008. We have one beautiful daughter, Allie Cate, who attends St. James Montessori and was baptized in the church.
After stints with a couple sports teams and the Dallas 2012 group I began a 13 year journey with Dallas ISD teaching 7th grade Texas History where I met my wife. In 2013 we decided to change gears and we opened our first Mathnasium in Lake Highlands. We recently bought the center in Lakewood and now own or run 3. I look forward, elected or not, to becoming more involved in St. James. We feel truly blessed to have found such a wonderful church family and I want to use all of my talents to help it in any way I can.
Kenneth D. Lawrence Jr.
 Personal Facts:
Married to Emily Lawrence
Father to Rhett Lawrence
Member of St. James since: 2004
Positions held in Life of Parish and Diocese:
Vestry Member 2008-2010 & 2013-2015: Jr. Warden 2008, Sr. Warden 2009 &2010
St. James Episcopal School Board of Directors: President
Usher
Crawfish Boil: Volunteer
Stewardship Co-Chair 2012
Cursillo Ministry Coordinator, Rector Cursillo #312, DFW Secretariat Member 2014
Executive Council Diocese of Dallas 2012-2015
Sergeant at Arms for the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas 2016, 2017
Civic and Community Activities:
The Counseling Place Board of Directors: President 2016, 2017
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Corporate Committee Member
RISD Excellence in Education Foundation Board Member
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Young Leaders Society
Leadership Richardson Class 28ichardson East Rotary Club, Member
Robert M. (John) Rodriguez
 Robert M. (John) Rodriguez was raised a Roman Catholic and was received in the Episcopal Church in 1984. He was born in Harlingen, Texas and received his education at the University of New Mexico. He is married to Betty for 33 years, with two married children and two grandchildren.
John feels blessed to be a part of at Saint James, where it is a wonderful place to worship and grow spiritually. Prior to worshiping at Saint James, he was active at St Barnabas where he was instrumental in starting Feed the Hungry program, and Tutoring Program for the community. He served as a delegate to the Diocesan Convention, Usher, Acolyte and Trainer. He also served on the Stewardship Committee, and directed and participated in fund raisers.
Presently, he is enjoying retirement from his own business. John was Director of Operations and Management in International Hotels. He served as Board member of Texans Credit Union. John is a Master Mason, Scottish Rite Mason, and York Rite Mason. He is a member of Hella Shrine where he served as Potentate. He is an emeritus member of Galveston Burn Hospital, Director of Public Relations and is Director of Transportation for Shriners Hospital for Children.
Ryan Showers
 I have been a member of St. James since Kara and I were married here in 2009. Kara and I have two daughters, Emma and Alexis, who were both baptized here. St. James is the first church where I have really ever experienced a sense of community and a home. I have volunteered for Austin Street shelter, Children's Chapel, and as a Sheep Wrangler at the Christmas pageant. I also came in second place in the Chili Cook-off last year.
Outside of church, I am an engineering manager for Vinson Process Controls in Lewisville. I have been with them for 19 years. I have served on an advisory board for Texas State Technical College for the past 10 years. I graduated from the University of Texas in 1998 with a degree in chemical engineering and was in the Longhorn Band. I am a devout Longhorn and Rangers fan. And Kara has turned me into a Baylor supporter. I love spending time with my family and I see volunteering at church as a quality way to increase our time together.
I am honored to be nominated for the St. James vestry. If elected I pray that my actions will better our church and continue to build our programs for families and children.
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Jr. High Spring Retreat
 February 24-26th 6th-8th Grade Students are invited to join us for a weekend retreat on Lake Texoma at Camp All Saints. The weekend will include worship, small group time, powerful speakers and amazing camp activities.
Please note that if you are in the confirmation class this retreat is required. Cost is $100 per student,need based scholarships are available. To register please e-mail
[email protected]
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High School "Assurance" Retreat
March 24-26th
 All high school students are invited to unplug from the stress of everyday life and enjoy a weekend at beautiful Camp All-Saints on Lake Texoma. The retreat will feature your very own Miss. Amanda as the camp speaker and the weekend will be filled with great camp worship and fellowship. Don't miss this chance to recharge and refresh your spirit! Cost is $100 per student, need based scholarships are available. To register please e-mail
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study
 Join Fr. Gardner for bible study series on the book of Corinthians of the New Testament. We meet on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel.
Join us to learn more about the time line of the New Testament.
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Sermon & Education Recordings
Our sermons and adult education classes are recorded and made available online! This is a wonderful way to stay in touch if you are traveling or have to be away on a Sunday
morning.
Please also consider sharing sermons or classes that are particularly useful to you with friends and family who might not attend St. James (or any other church). We hope these resources might draw others into fellowship with us at St. James.
For sermons, visit the Sermons page on our website. For adult education classes, check out our SoundCloud stream.
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Spiritual and Social Activities
Holy Eucharist 8 a.m.
Holy Eucharist in Church 10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist in Chapel 10 a.m.
Children's Sunday School 9:05 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Old Parish Hall, School Lunch Room
Youth Sunday School in the Youth Portable is at 9 - 9:45 a.m.
Adult Education
9:05 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. in Conference/Chapel
Confirmation Class, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Youth Portable
Daughters of the King meet 3rd Sunday of the month from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel/Conference Room.
6:15 p.m. Church Chicks, Chapel
7:30 p.m. Bible Study, Chapel
Wednesday
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist/Unction in Chapel
10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Fr. Gardner
6:30 - 8 p.m. Youth Group in Youth Portable
Thursday
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ping Pong in Parish Hall
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Do You Have A Prayer Request?
St. James is a community characterized by prayer. Please share your prayer concerns with us: it is our joy to lift up your prayer concerns to the Lord just as we lift up our own. We welcome you to bring these concerns to our clergy or the church office or you can share them with us on a prayer request form (located in the entry to the Church) or through our website under the heading "Connect."
James 5:13-14 Are any among you suffering? You should pray... Are any among you sick? You should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.
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