February 18th, 2024

We'd love for you to join us!

We would be pleased if you joined us in person or online from the comfort of your home for church services via Facebook Live at 9:30am.

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Following the Great Flood in Genesis (which we hear the aftermath of this Sunday) Noah and his sons are reflecting on the event, and God speaks to them, saying, “I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you.” This covenant, or promise, is that God will never again destroy the earth with a flood, and the sign is a bow, or a rainbow, in the clouds.

When you hear this passage this Sunday, though, notice God’s words: “I will remember my covenant. This will be a sign for me, and I will remember…”

We don’t often think about God holding God’s self accountable for His side of the covenant promise, but hearing these words is a reminder of the faithfulness of God. As we begin the season Lent, we remember that this faithfulness will go even unto death because of the love that God has for all that God has made. 

Graveyard clean-up announcement

Gentle reminder to the folks that have left any Christmas decorations or special mementos that were left to a loved one in the cemetery, you have some time to pick them up. You have until February 29^th.  If you are unable to pick them up in person please call the office at 302-994-1584 and we can make arrangements for them to be picked up at a later time.

2024 Bazaar Workshop - Update

Due to the snow storm the Bazaar Start Up Meeting on February 13, 2024, was canceled. Beginning Tuesday, February 20^th, their weekly workshops will meet in the Parish House in the room at the bottom of the stairs from 9:00 AM till 11:30 AM.  The ladies will hold their Annual Pot-Luck Luncheon on February 20th, after their workshop.

They are looking forward to creating new and familiar items for this year’s Bazaar. They also enjoy the time they spend together each week. The group gladly welcomes new members. If you are interested in joining them, please consider stopping by any Tuesday morning between 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM. It is a morning filled with fellowship and creativity.  

Please Remember to Save Your Zingo’s Receipts

Zingo’s will total the dollars spent and then send St. James’ 1% of that total. Zingo’s is currently accepting receipts dated 2022 to 2024. They will not accept any receipts with a date earlier than 2022.

The funds received are used to purchase supplies for the Bazaar. The tapes may be left in the container, in the foyer closet in the Parish House, marked Zingo’s Tapes. The Bazaar Ladies appreciate your continued support of this project. 

If you have any questions about the Weekly Workshop or Zingo’s receipts, please contact:

Nancy Patterson (302) 239-7649 or Shirley Alexander (302) 738-5331

Lenten Soup and Bread Volunteers

This year’s Lenten “Soup and Bread” luncheon will be hosted by Limestone Presbyterian Church. The people of St. James’ will be providing the soup and bread on Wednesday, March 6^th. If you’d like to provide a soup for this luncheon, contact the Parish Office, and we’ll get you in touch with the right people for more details.

Thanks to all of you who have helped with this over the years, and please consider supporting this neighborhood gathering and Lenten tradition that brings our Ministerium together!

Acolyte and Eucharistic Minister Refresher and Training - February 18th

Licensed Eucharistic Ministers and those who are interested or have previously served as acolytes are invited to join us on Sunday, February 18th for a training and refresher for these liturgical roles. All ages are welcome to serve as an acolyte (processing the cross or helping to prepare the table for communion), and if you are interested in this, please talk to Fr. Ben or contact the Parish Office.

We’ll gather in the church at 11:30 following coffee hour, and we’ll walk through the service and answer any questions you might have. If you feel called this form of ministry in worship, please do join us!

St. James' Mission and Outreach updates

Sharing God’s gifts with others

Reaching out to those in need

And serving them with dignity and respect…

New Castle County HOPE Center-for Individuals and Families in need of temporary housing and support services.

What started as temporary housing during the cold weather of 2020-2021 has grown into a permanent center that provides housing and support services for individuals and families who are without adequate housing in New Castle County. New Castle County (NCC) purchased the former Sheraton Hotel on Airport Rd (now named the New Castle County HOPE Center) and kept the hotel management staff to keep the facility running.  Working together, many non-profit organizations including Family Promise provide various services and support for individuals and families to obtain emergency and more significant housing and medical, psychological, and job skills opportunities as well. The hotel can accommodate 400 and suites and adjoining rooms are given to families and enable households to stay together. Housing is coordinated through the Delaware Housing Alliance. 

If you know of anyone who needs this housing, please ask them to call 1-833-FIND-BED (1-833-3463-233) and leave a message.

How can you help?

Review the list below and see where you might be able to help.

 Current items needed:

• Hygiene items such as deodorant, shampoo, and soap (regular and travel size)
• Individual sized peanut butter crackers, tuna, microwavable meals (pastas, soups, etc.)
• Non-alcohol hand sanitizer
• Tide pods or other laundry pods
• NEW Underwear, and socks - all sizes, children through adult
• New or gently used t-shirts and light jacket
• New books for adults and children

Please drop the items off:

     ·        Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the parish hall porch 

Please place your donations in the bin labeled Donations for HOPE Center on the porch of the parish hall. Liz will bring in the bin and any donated items at 12:30 p.m.

    ·        On Sunday, there is a container in the foyer of the church.

 We take the donations to the distribution center about every two weeks.

Thank you,

St. James' Mission/Outreach Ministry

Prayer Team Updates

The prayer team continues to lift up prayer requests shared by parishioners through emails or calls to the church office at 302-994-1584, to individual members of the prayer team, or requests left in the prayer basket in the church foyer. We collect the prayer requests and other concerns of the parish, community, and world. They are compiled weekly and then these requests are lifted up in the daily prayers of the team members. All are welcome and encouraged to share their prayers.

For those who have an immediate prayer need, we invite you to email your prayer needs and request to Carolyn Mack at cdmack37@gmail.com or call 302-565-8675

St. James' Pastoral Care Team

St. James' Pastoral Care Team continues to support our parish family and our community.

If you or someone you know is in need, we: 

·        send cards, make phone calls, and pray with you and/or for you.

·        Make home, hospital, and Eucharistic visits.

Please call the office (302-994-1584) and leave a message. Someone will get back to you. Messages are retrieved daily, seven days a week.

Please let us know if you need us or someone you know needs us. We will not know if you do not tell us.

“Blessful” Meditations

We all know that life can be a little stressful and hectic sometimes. We hope that by reading this short bible passage and watching a relaxing video will help you take a moment and reflect on God’s gifts.  

Romans 12:10

"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."

A Prayer for Those We Love

Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.