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Chapel Notes
Volume XLII Issue 7 | July Edition
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"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you." John 14:27
A few weeks ago our fellowship hall was filled with 140 singing, dancing, excited children for VBS. This year's VBS was centered around peace and how we are all called to be peacemakers. The children spent the week experiencing stories from the Bible that centered around peace. Stories like Jesus washing the disciples feet and how when we are in service to others we can help grow peace. Lessons from Paul about being the body of Christ and how we are all connected. Hard lessons from Genesis about brothers fighting and how much better the world is when we find ways to be in peaceful relationship with one another. Each group was named for a Nobel Peace
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Prize winner and the children spent time learning about their lives and work and how we can do things to help make peace, even if it is just making sure that there is enough space at the lunch table for everyone. It was a week of fun, a week of throwing our arms in the air to become peace poles, and a week where I saw the Spirit of God moving in our young people. Thank you, people of St James, for opening the doors of the church and welcoming in 140 children and youth. Thank you for donating your money, time, and talents to VBS and for your continued support of ministry to our young people. They are our future, and they have a lot of things to teach us now!
Grace and Peace,
Rev. AnnaKate Rawles
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Summer Singers-Do you love to sing? Have you ever wanted to get involved with a choir but weren't sure about the time commitment? Join us for Summer Singers from July 7 to August 11. We will meet on Sunday mornings at 10:15 a.m. to rehearse fun/laid back music for the 10:55 a.m. service. No Wedensday rehearsals. No Robes. Come share your voice! For more information about getting involved in the music ministry, email Michael: mervin@stjamesatlanta.org.
North Georgia Annual Conference Report 2019-At the 2019 North Georgia Annual Conference session, North Georgia United Methodists were "One With Each Other." The summary of our Annual Conference can be found by visiting the link below:
Men's Ensemble Interest Meeting-St. James will be starting a Men's Ensemble this fall. Join us on Thursday, August 15, at 7 pm for an interest meeting at Mellow Mushroom (Brookhaven). Even if you have never sung before, join us for fellowship as we discuss what this new group could be. Spoiler alert: it will not be a normal choir.
Community Food Trucks-Do you miss Wednesday Night Supper during the summer months? Join us for Community Food Trucks on Wednesdays, July 17, and August 14 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Save the dates and make plans to gather with us for food, family games, music and more!
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Back to School Supply Drive begins July 1 thru July 28-
Many children in Atlanta begin the school year with no school supplies and we can help provide much needed supplies through our partnership with Kids Hope at Woodward Elementary School. This moth we hope to put together 100 backpacks filled with supplies. Bring backpacks, school supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers, markers, cayons, etc) to the bin outside the office. Backpacks will be assempled during our 5pm worhisp service in the fellowship hall on July 28. Don't have time to pick up supplies? Give online or at church and mark your gift
"Backpacks
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St. James is hiring paid childcare providers to join our nursery team on Wednesday nights (5:30-7:30 p.m.), Sunday mornings (8:30
a.m.-12:00 p.m.), and Sunday evenings (4:30-6:30 p.m.). Additional shifts may also arise. If interested, email Nursery Coordinator, Susannah Withers, at
swithers@stjamesatlanta.org
, and include a cover letter, resume, and three references.
Combined Sunday School for Children and Youth
This summer, children of all ages will join together for a fun and enriching "Coloring Curriculum" in Room 109. We look forward to seeing you at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and at 10:55 a.m. worship, where Worship and Wonder will become "Worship and Play." This will be a time for children to experience their worship space with freedom and a little guidance from parent volunteers.
Parent volunteers are needed to lead Sunday School and Children's Worship over the summer. To help, visit
stjamesatlanta.org/childrens-ministry
and click on "Volunteer Sign Ups" at the bottom of the page.
Peaceworks VBS-This June at Peaceworks VBS 140 children learned, played, sang, and created ways of being peacemakers in the world. We learned about Aloha, Ubuntu, Shalom, Heiwa, and Agape, which are all words from various cultures that talk about how we can be peacemakers. Thank you to our over 50 volunteers who made VBS possible!
Children's Ministry Summer Internship Position
Do you know someone 18 years or older who is interested in Children's Ministry? We are offering a paid summer internship that will involve regular weekly hours working with the Family Ministry team. Know a good candidate? Have them email
ecooper@stjamesatlanta.org.
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2019 Summer Camps at St. James UMC
Join us this summer for one of our exciting camps at St. James UMC. We will be offering over 25 different camps this summer from Kindermusik to Club SciKidz, Drama, Art, Soccer and more! Complete details and registration is now available at
stjamesatlanta.org/summer
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Holy Love
-Join Rev. Max Vincent for conversation based on the book Holy Love:
A Biblical Theology for Human Sexuality. You do not need to read the book to participate in the class. All are welcome to join
Sunday mornings, July 7th and 14th
at 9:45 am in Room 305. If you have any questions, connect with Rev. Edwards or
Rev. Vincent for more information. See you there!
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Celebrations and Concerns
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Anne Baron - Home Hospice
Trisha Evans - Son Scott Evans' home (Carrollton)
Gerre Moddelmog - Lenbrook Rehab
Wayne Paulk - Pruitt Health
Monty Shackelford - Sunrise at Huntcliff
Ann Wadley - Lenbrook
Catherine Wells - Home
Sympathy is extended to the family of Larry Culpepper who died Wednesday, June 19, 2019. A memorial service will be held at Gainesville First United Methodist Church on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. A reception and visitation will follow the service.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Lawrence Montgomery who died Friday, June 28, 2019. A funeral service will be held at St James on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Julia Mozley Alexander who died Sunday, June 30, 2019.
A Note from the Folsoms-We are so grateful for the love and support and hundreds of cards and calls at this sad time. St. James is such a loving congregation, and we are blessed to be a part of it. Thank you, dear Church! -- Leon and Janet Folsom.
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In Memory of Lamar Folsom
Eva Frink
Choral Cholar Fund
Joe & Jackie Brown
Dan Coursey, JR
Ben & Elaine Dooley
Michael Ervin
Robert & Sarah Folsom
Joe Gary, SR
Bernard & Mary Clare Kearse
Anne & David McDaniel
Russell & Martha Mersereau
Patricia & Dailey Parr
Rock & Betty Jean Spann
Virginia Blackburn Family
Jo Ann West
St James Preschool Board
St James Club
Music Fund
Jim & Mary Esther McCollough
Organ Fund
Paul & Barbara Bonapfel
In Honor of
Calissa Dauterman & Jill McCarden
Joe & Jackie Brown
(Choral Scholar Fund)
"Thank you for a job well done"
In Memory of Elaine Frazier
Frank & Marilyn Humphreys
(Music Fund)
In Memory of
Mary Ruth Sineath
Frank & Marilyn Humphreys
(Music Fund)
In Honor of Craig Smith
Michael Ervin
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Sunday, July 7
"The Prophetic Forerunners: A Faithful God" (Hosea 14:1-7)
Rev. Max Vincent
Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God in appreciation of Stan Malone for his benevolent spirit that he shares among our St. James community
Sunday, July 14
"Phototypes of Christ: A Forgiving God" (Genesis 50:15-21)
Rev. Max Vincent
Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Bessie and Andrew Liu by May Ling and May Ting Liu.
Sunday, July 21
"Christ the Center" (Hebrews 1:1-4)
Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Lobello Edwards
Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Norman Gardner and Anne Gardner Collins by their family.
Sunday, July 28
"Resurrection Appearances: Living Christ" (John 20:1-18)
Rev. Max Vincent
Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by Anne and David McDaniel in honor of their children and their families, Josh, Mercy and daughter Marissa McDaniel, and Adam, Amy and daughter Grace Robinson.
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Sundays
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Early Worship Service
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8:45 a.m.
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Sunday School
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9:45 a.m.
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Summer Singers
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10:15 a.m.
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Late Worship Service
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10:55 a.m.
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The Table Atlanta
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5:00 p.m.
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Men's Prayer Group
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7:00 a.m.
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Tuesdays
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
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7:00 a.m.
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Toastmasters
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6:45 p.m.
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Wednesdays
Fridays
Saturdays
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Senior Pastor
Rev. Max Vincent
Associate Pastor
Rev. AnnaKate Rawles
Associate Pastor
Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Lobello Edwards
Assoc. Dir. of Children's Ministries
Meredith Howell
Director of Music Ministry
Michael Ervin
Organist
Dr. Craig Smith
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Director of Activities Ministry
Allen Whittaker
Business Administrator
Shannan Wassel
Facilities Manager
Stan Malone
Preschool Director
Susan Viers
Nursery Coordinator
Susannah Withers
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Church Office 404.261.3121
Hours M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
F | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Preschool Office 404.237.7354
Hours 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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