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Weekly Sunday Bulletin

June 25, 2023

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NEWS

WE ARE HIRING! St. James Episcopal Church is seeking a part-time parish administrator. Find more information at the link below, and please share this link with friends who may be a good fit: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/99016597

NEW ADDRESS NOTICE Fr. Isaac's new email address is rector@sj.church

A NOTE OF APPRECIATION Hey y'all! I just wanted to say thank you to all who walked in the Pride and/or helped with the booth! I can personally say that I saw the impact of us, as a church, being at Pridefest. As Fr Isaac said in his sermon on the Sunday after Pride, many people told us that they didn't know that there was a church that truly accepted all humans. We must continue to make known the love that God has for ALL! Thank you again to all who helped in someway! ~David Britt

NEW AND UPDATED EVENT INFO

Evensong to Conclude Pride Month Sunday, June 25 6:30pm Join us as we gather to pray with the intentions of those intercessions and thanksgivings shared with us as we proclaimed the Gospel that God loves EVERYONE at Pridefest this month. The photo above shows the ribbons left at out booth with the prayers of those who visited us, whom we invited to join in this special evensong. Choristers from each of the Episcopal parishes in Springfield will join in leading this service.

CROSSLINES PANTRY MONTH Donations and Volunteers needed Thursday, June 29th.  Help those in need and enjoy some church volunteer camaraderie! 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. Another way to help is by volunteering from 8:45 to 1:30 on Thursday the 29th 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.

CONFIRMATION & INQUIRY CLASS Sundays at 4:30pm July 2, 9, 16, 23 Those who would like to be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed (returning after a time away) into The Episcopal Church when Bishop Bruce visits on July 30 -- and those who just want to learn more about our church and tradition but aren't sure about confirmation -- are invited to join for this class. We will be using the book Walk In Love to guide our class discussion. Copies of the book and the class schedule are available in the parish hall.

Please join us for the Southern Deanery picnic at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield at noon on Saturday, July 8. The Deanery will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments, and asks that those attending bring sides and desserts, as each is able. One hope for this event is that as many Episcopalians as possible from across the deanery might gather to connect, so please plan to join us. To that end, we ask that interested participants register their plans to join so we can plan accordingly. RSVP via the link below.

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SAVE THE DATES FOR VBS 2023 Our 2023 VBS will be held on August 11-13. More information and a request for volunteers will be shared in the coming weeks.

Sunday School is on vacation for the summer

Celebrations & Prayers This Month

This Week Happy Birthdays Joyce Haberman 06/25   Minuen Odom        06/26     Happy Anniversary Jim & Suzy Lynch            06/27 Greg & Mary Rajek         06/28 Bob & Minuen Lanning    06/29   Prayers for Families This Week Benton, Bird, Bishop-Jones Flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Marcia Clock Biggs by Father John Biggs.

Altar Schedule

Altar Guild Angela Pierce Terry Abshire

Celebrant, Preacher Gospel The Rev. Isaac Petty The Rev. Suzy Lynch

1st Reading Psalm 2nd Reading  Anne Breid     Mary Torres

Prayers of the people ‌

Acolyte (s) ‌

Eucharistic Minister 1 Eucharistic Minister 2 Usher Bob Lanning Jim Lynch

Greeter Hospitality Eric Atkinson Dottie Kaiser

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