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Weekly Sunday Bulletin

March 12, 2023

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March April

Daylight saving time 2023 in Missouri will begin at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 12

Come and Celebrate

LENTEN STUDY AND SOUP SUPPER WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Parish Hall 5:30pm Group involved learning experience "LIFE AFTER LOSS" Lead by Deacon Suzy Lynch with a promise that it will not be all depressing Parents, please come, bring the kids, enjoy a light meal, and then hand off your kiddos to Tatum while you enjoy the Lenten Program provided by Deacon Suzy Lynch. Tatum will also be providing some instruction to the kids at each of our Soup Suppers during Lent so that the parents can participate in the adult discussion.

Sunday School All Sunday School will start at 9:30 A.M. Adult Sunday School Hey ya'll, I just wanted to bring attention to the new class series that Chris Dodson is doing, we started last week reading My Body Is Not A Prayer Request; Disability Justice in the Church by Amy Kenny. This book challenges us (as the Church) in the way we look at people with disabilities, not as bodies that need physical healing but rather as people who have unique God-given gifts. If you do plan on joining us for adult Sunday school this Sunday then make sure you read chapters one through three. Even if you can't make it to Sunday school I encourage you to read this book in your own time. Peace be with you, David Britt

This is Outreach Sunday Answer the call to Help Our Local Community!   March is CROSSLINES PANTRY MONTH.  Donations and Volunteers needed for Thursday, March 30. New location at 3055 E. Division! Many families rely on Crosslines for fresh produce, canned and boxed food, milk, eggs, diapers for their children, plus much more. With inflation, families are in even greater need.   You can help with donations by bringing in a check marked “Outreach” to Sunday service or by bringing in hygiene items, canned foods, shampoo, boxed meals, etc. before Wednesday the 29th. Another way to help is by volunteering from 8:45 to 1:30 March 30th to fill carts with needed food and supplies. If you wish to only work a half-shift, either ending or beginning around 11:30, let Nancy know. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated by those you serve!   Thank you, St. James! Please call Nancy Terry at 417-860-6879 if you have any questions.

Outreach News    Outreach during Lent has traditionally been addressing the needs of the worldwide community. This year has already seen disasters created by nature and wars.   The Outreach Committee has chosen Episcopal Relief and Development to distribute the outreach funds we collect during Lent. Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and the continuing war in the Ukraine have hit women and children especially hard. $1000 of our giving will qualify St. James in applying for a matching grant in the fall '23.    For your upcoming Outreach giving:   Lent - Episcopal Relief and Development (focus on the needs of women and children)   Good Friday - The Church of Jerusalem (All the Episcopal Churches in the USA)   Easter - McDonald Tooth Truck

Samples imposed over Our Signs

The signage for St. James has weathered many years now, the directional sign at Lone Pine is very rusty, and our large sign in front of the church is very faded, so it is time to update and improve our image. The vestry has approved a budget of no more than $6,000 to cover the costs of a new sign at Lone Pine, an additional sign along the bike/hiking trail that skirts our open field, and a new large lighted sign in front of the church.  Vestry did apply for a grant from the Southern Deanery to accomplish this project and soften the cost, however, it was denied. We are inviting you to take part in this update and are taking donations to help pay for the project. We will be posting pictures of the proposed designs in the Parish Hall and if you would like to contribute, please make your check payable to St. James with the word “signs” in the memo line. If you have any questions about the signs, please see any vestry member or Eric Atkinson.  THANK YOU!

Celebrations & Prayers This Month

This Week Happy Birthdays Robert Jackson        03/21 Destiny Monteleon   03/23 Addison Stuckey       03/23 Isla Rayl                       03/24 Clara Rajek                 03/25 Vera Lynch                 03/26 Andy Terry                 03/26 Janis Micklea            03/27 Astry Rivera-Amigon 03/28 Greta Gourley           03/29 Happy Anniversary none   Prayers for Families This Week Johnson, Jones, Kaiser

Altar Schedule

Altar Guild Angela Pierce,  Tessa Melancon

Celebrant Preacher Gospel The Rev. Rod Pierce The Rev. Rod Pierce The Rev. Suzy Lynch

1st Reading Psalm 2nd Reading Lisa Pruitt    Janis Micklea

Prayers of the people Terry Abshire

Acolyte (s) Charlie Dodson

Eucharistic Minister 1 Eucharistic Minister 2 Usher Chris Dodson Robert Lanning  Jim Lynch

Greeter Hospitality ‌ Becky DeWitt

COVID-19 Please take prudent and necessary precautions when in large gatherings.

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