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They Will Know We are Christians by our Love
One of the best things about being a member of the Christian community at St. James is knowing that other people care about you; that you are never alone.
Many people need your prayers, and still others simply wonder if anyone in the pews has noticed their absence. If there is someone you haven’t seen for a while at church, you cannot overestimate how much it would mean if you called them just to check in. The love God has for us is just waiting for us to use it, to express it to one another. Don’t be shy. Remember: God does not call the equipped, God equips the called. Just step into action and God will join you.
Some of the prayers we need to raise right now are for two different individuals. One, Marge R. is living the last of her life in this world. Prayers for angels to speed her into eternal life with God, along with prayers for her family, are sought. Marge was a brilliant and funny member of the parish for decades. Her family was raised at St. James, she has many friends, and she entertained a generation of parishioners with her originally composed music and skits.
Depart, O Christian soul, out of this world;
In the name of God the Father Almighty who created you;
In the name of Jesus Christ who redeemed you;
In the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you.
May your rest be this day in peace,
and your dwelling place in the Paradise of God.
We also have the opportunity to come alongside our friends in this congregation in times of difficulty. One such person is Phil, who is the founder/leader of the Guild Hall Players as well as a professor and dean at Butler Community College. He is in a rough patch that most of us will never face, yet he is in need of our prayers, love, and contact. His mobile phone is no longer the preferred way to contact him, so if you would like to get in touch with him, please call the church office for further information. The demonstration of your care for him is very important. His new mailing address will be in the service bulletin this weekend for sending notes and cards.
O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers:
Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servant the
help of your power, that his sickness may be turned into health,
and suffering into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We also offer up bittersweet prayers for The Rev. Dillon Green as he makes his way to Alabama with many happy memories and his car filled to the brim. This is a picture of Father Dillon and I at our sharing of farewell this week. If you would like to be in contact with Father Dillon as he follows his path doing God’s ministry, you may write to him at his new address: 85 Shorter Street, Apt. 330, Madison, AL 35758. His g-mail e-mail address and his mobile phone number will remain the same.
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If there is someone who has given you permission to share their name, you can put them on the parish prayer list by emailing: office@stjameswichita.org. There are faithful people who offer prayers for people on our prayer list without needing a single detail other than their first name and last initial. Sharing your worship bulletin with the person for whom we pray is a physical sign of the inward and spiritual grace God gives us to share.
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
And we pray that our unity will one day be restored
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
Yeah they'll know we are Christians by our love.
We will work with each other, we will work side by side
We will work with each other, we will work side by side
And we'll guard each one’s dignity and save each one’s pride
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
Yeah, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
God bless each and every one of you.
Peace, Mother Dawn+
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The Safety and Active Shooter Training with the Wichita Police Department is TONIGHT at 6:30 pm in the Guild Hall at St. James.
Sunday School and Children's Chapel are THIS Sunday starting at 9:30 am in the Kidz Zone. Check the announcement below for more details!
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We are beginning our Annual Blanket Drive for the Homeless served by Humankind’s winter shelters here in Wichita. Please bring new, home-made, or serviceable blankets of any size to church. Just leave them in the basket by the red doors, and we will deliver them. Thank you!
Adult Forum continues with our series of 'Going off the Lectionary Grid.' Join us every Sunday (except for Breakfast Sunday) at 9:45am in the Guild Hall.
The Daughters of the King (DOK) will meet this Sunday, October 2 between services around 9:30 am in the Chapel. We look forward to seeing everyone! This year's chapter dues are $2/person.
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Pocket Change Ministry: The Wichita Children’s Home is sponsoring a new program called Crossroads to aid run-away and troubled teens. The program provides counseling, temporary shelter, job training, and housing placement for teens. We are saving for a $500 donation to Crossroads. Thank you, St. James, for generously supporting our Pocket Change Ministry.
St. James/ St. Stephen's Book Club is reading The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith They meet every Thursday at noon and would love for you to join them! They are continuing to meet via Zoom for the month of September. Click here for the link. Questions, contact Mary Sloan.
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Membership Connections with Realm
Exciting changes are coming for members! We have recently updated the computer software (you may have heard staff mentioning ‘Realm’), and in a few weeks we will be inviting members to create their own log-in. This will allow you to update contact information and pledge/giving info, and see church events (including Zoom links for online meetings & events). We will announce when the emails inviting you to join are going to come out. We are hoping for a smooth transition and useful experience for everyone. More updates will be coming soon!
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Sunday school and Children's Chapel is THIS Sunday, starting at 9:30 am in the Kidz Zone. It is our first session for the new program year, so all kids must be registered. You can register on Sunday or at: https://stjameswichita.org/sunday-school-registration/. Children's Chapel will begin at 10:45 am immediately following Sunday school. This is for preschool (potty trained) - 5th grade. Questions? Contact Chelsea Whipple, formation@stjameswichita.org
Lauren Schmeidler, a long-time member, is our new Nursery Coordinator! She is trained in CPR and Safeguarding God's Children. As a long-time volunteer in the Nursery, she is excited about this new opportunity. The nursery is open each Sunday from 8:15 am - 12:00 pm and special events for newborns to five years of age. We are still looking for volunteers to assist Lauren, contact Chelsea.
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YAW (Young Adults Wichita) is a ministry of the Wichita Minster led by Father Dillon. It includes members from St. James, St. John’s, Good Shepherd, and St. Stephen’s. We meet weekly, currently Mondays at 6 p.m. (time/dates subject to change). If you know anyone interested in participating, please connect them with Dillon at 256-762-5110 or at dillongreen7@gmail.com. If you aren’t a young adult (18-35) and want to be involved, we are always looking for people to provide meals for the group each week. Instructions are to prepare for six to 10 people. If you’re interested in helping out that way, please contact Dillon.
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Parish Prayers for the Week of September 25 | |
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In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
Pray for the Anglican Church of Burundi
In the World Council of Churches Cycle of Prayer:
Pray for Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru
In the Kansas Cycle of Prayer:
Pray for St. Michael and All Angels, Mission
St. James Church prays for these individuals as well:
Our seminarian, Maddy Bishop;
Those serving in the military:
J. David Anderson-Lusk, Will Corkins, Maureen Tanner.
Those who have recently died: Diana Samuelson; Sean Stephans
And those who have died in Octobers past: Larry Anderson; Tunis Blair; Kathleen Cox; Rollie Enoch; Dennis Evans; Joanne Fleming; Constance Fort; Carl Haas; Alfred Littleton; Dorothy Love; Al McClure; Donald Pipkin; Tish Ralstin; Marjorie Riley; Paul Shannon; Bud Shaw; Eden Strutt
Those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity:
Marge Rine & family; Janet R.; Phil S., Celia B.; Sylvester; Darwin P.; Sharon & Jerry; Astrid; Ryan; Cathy; Bill & Marjorie; Jan. M., Edna & James; Janet R.; Martha F.; Andy S.; Pat; Peggy S.; Gary; Deb H.; Bill and Jeri; Jayne P.; Barbara H.; Dana F.; Suzy R.; Helen B., Bill and Carolyn, Dave W.; Carole; Bob and Sue; Pam M.; Dal; Gus; Joan J.; Martha L.; Betty; Sage; Joseph B.; Sam and Beth; Jerry M.; Joy J.; Jonathan
For the sake of privacy, we do not list the last names of those who are on our prayer list because of trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or adversity. We do our best to include last name initials in the event that two parishioners with the same first name exist.
If your prayers have been answered, let us rejoice with you. Please contact the office to let us know we can remove your prayer request. If you have prayers you would like added to the prayer list, please contact the office at office@stjameswichita.org or 316-683-5686.
Loving, Liberating and Life-Giving
Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Spiritual Life: 2022 Calendar of Retreats | |
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Guided Christian Meditation
Saturday, October 22, 7:30-8 am
St. Mary's Chapel, Grace Cathedral, Topeka
Spiritual Deepening for Parish Life
Saturday, November 19, 2022, 9:30 am-2 pm
St. Andrew's, Emporia
Learn contemplative prayer methods to bring to parish meetings and other groups to form spiritual community, support discernment, and shape prayer groups.
Advent Quiet Day: Let it Be, the spirituality of Mary of Nazareth
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9 am - 2 pm
Grace Cathedral and Bethany Garden
The Canon for Spiritual Life and Clergy Care is offering quiet days and retreats around the diocese throughout the year. A complete list is kept on their website. If you would like to invite her to create something for your parish, minster or convocation please reach out.
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