A Message From Fr. David
When prayer does not work

Dear Friends, 

Last week I first wrote about Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City as a flickering light of abiding hope and healing amidst the devastations in Israel and Gaza. The Arab Hospital was founded by Anglican missionaries in 1882 in the ancient city of Gaza in the region then simply known as Palestine. In the 1960s it was briefly administered by Baptists before becoming an Anglican mission again of the Diocese in Jerusalem in 1980 with considerable support from the Episcopal Church ever since. Read more. . .
A reminder. . .
For those who wish to participate in the three days of prayer called for by the Archbishop of Jerusalem, the Saint James Chapel will continue to be open for prayer and candle lighting from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday and Friday. 
Saturday, October 21 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
The Upper Room Men's Group
Parish House Forum Room
Join the Upper Room Men's Group in the parish house forum room for breakfast on Saturday, October 21st. Men of all ages are welcome to this time of food, fellowship and thought-provoking discussion!
Saturday, October 21; 10 - 11:30 AM | Via Zoom
Women's Gathering
In their next session, Women's Gathering will discuss Stretch Out Your Hand, Exploring Healing Prayer by Tilda Norberg and Robert D. Webber. A book on Christian healing prayer, Stretch Out Your Hand offers practical ways for us to consider the varieties of God's healing love for individuals, institutions, and communities while providing an honest examination of the many difficult questions about prayer and the role of faith in healing.

Through exercises and stories, the authors reintroduce readers to Jesus' healing ministry and to his vision of the church as a healing community. Click here to email Lorraine Rollo for the Zoom link. 
Sunday, October 22 | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour: Texts of Terror
In the parish house forum room
and via Zoom

God sent the prophet Samuel to anoint Saul son of Kish to be the first king of Israel, to save Israel from the hand of the Philistines. But at the end of his life, Samuel came back from Sheol to tell Saul that God had become his enemy, and that he and his sons would be handed over to the Philistines to be killed.

What happened to make God repent of having called Saul to be the king of Israel? And what would it be like to be told that the God who had called you to be king had now become your enemy? Join us this Sunday as we explore the tragic life and death of Israel's first king in our continuing exploration of the "texts of terror" in Scripture. Click here to join forum via Zoom.
Wednesday, October 25 - Friday October 28
& Wednesday November 1 - Friday November 4
Habitat for Humanity Home Renovation
The Saint James mission team will be assisting Ivelisse and her daughter transform the Habitat for Humanity house on Freemont Street so they can be in their "new" home by Thanksgiving! The team needs your help to make that happen.

No experience is necessary and training is provided onsite. All skill levels are welcome, and no prior construction experience is necessary. Click here to learn more and sign up! For questions, click here to email Julia Witmer Gallagher.
Saturday, November 11th | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Dinner for a Difference!
An event with Church World Service

Join fellow parishioners and our friends from Church World Service for an evening of Haitian cuisine and story telling by Herve Dorsainvil, an acclaimed journalist in his native Haiti until political unrest forced him to flee the country in 2018.

On November 11th, Herve and his wife Marie will serve a delicious Haitian meal to attendees, and Herve will discuss his life as a prominent reporter in Haiti and the way he and his family have rebuilt their lives since coming to Lancaster. The evening will conclude with practical ways to get involved so we can help make a difference!

Click here to register. Deadline Friday November 3rd.
Now through Sunday, November 12th
4th Annual Winter Sock Drive
October 1 - November 12
Sponsored by ALERT

Did you know that socks are one of the most needed but least donated article of clothing for the homeless? Winter's snow, ice and freezing temperatures will be here soon, and the homeless men and women throughout Lancaster County will need new socks to help keep their feet warm and dry.

This Sunday through November 12th, please drop off new socks (men's and women's) along with gently used hats and gloves. Look for the donation box in the Narthex!

Allhallowtide Observances
Remembering our
dearly departed

Allhallowtide is a season to remember the deceased including martyrs, saints and all those in the faith who have passed into a greater light. This year, we will be reading the names of our dearly departed at All Souls, Compline on Friday, November 3, 9:00 PM. If you have a loved one who died between Nov. 1, 2022 and October 31, 2023 and would like their name to be read aloud, please click here to use the form on our website.

Names may also be submitted by calling the church office: 717-397-4858. Or, click here to email your submission to Krystal Evans, Pastoral Care Coordinator. Names must be submitted by October 31 to be read on November 3rd.
Saint James Crop Walk Team Exceeds Their Fundraising Goal!
We would like to extend a note of thanks to those in our congregation who made financial contributions to the Saint James CROP Walk team and to those 15 parishioners who participated in the walk on October 15th. We exceeded our $1,500 goal and raised $2,684 towards the Lancaster CROP Walk's goal of $42,000.

We are filled with gratitude for your support and look forward to joining forces next year with other churches and organizations throughout the county!
Andrew Flinchbaugh, Saint James team coordinator
Mark your calendar!
October 21, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Upper Room Men's Group

October 21, 10:00 -11:30 AM: Women's Gathering

October 25 - October 28: Habitat for Humanity

November 1 – November 4: Habitat for Humanity

November 3, 9:00 PM: All Souls Compline

November 4, 8:30 – 3:00 PM: Daughters of the King fall assembly

November 5, 10:30 AM: Baptism & All Saints

November 11, 11:00 AM: Tolling of the Bells (Veterans’ Day)

November 11, 5:00 PM: Saturday Night Mass featuring the music of Elton John

November 11, 6:00 PM: Dinner for a Difference

November 12, 10:30 AM: All Music Service

November 15, 3:00 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley

November 18, 8:30 AM: Upper Room Men’s Breakfast

November 18, 9:30 AM: Women’s Gathering via Zoom

November 19, 10:30 AM: Visitation by The Rt. Rev Dr. Audrey C. Scanlan, Bishop

November 23 – November 24: Office Closed for Thanksgiving

November 26, 11:30: Feast of St. Andrew

November 27: GIVE20 fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery