The service of Holy Communion will begin at 9:30 AM. 

 

FROM THE BULLETIN:

 

• Mask Notice:  The wearing of masks is optional.

 

• The Suicide Prevention Hotline number – 988 in Pennsylvania and anywhere in the United States.  If you are struggling, make the free call and talk with someone.

 

• The PrayGround and Nursery are available for small children during the 9:30 AM worship service.  Parents are asked to stay with their children. 

 

• Welcome to Bruce Tonkin who is sharing his musical talents with us today, and thank you to Sharon Smith who is conducting the worship service.

 

ASSISTING MINISTERS: 

Greeter: Gloria Skora

Acolyte: 

Lector:  Cyndi Krasley

Communion Assistant:  Barbara Ungerman

Chalice Bearers:  Wendy Cocci, Diane Mitchell

Ushers:  Ryan Brensinger, Carol Keller

 

Next Sunday:

Greeter: Paul Casner

Acolyte: Julianna Pence

Lector:  Leslie Stott

Communion Assistant:  Kauko Aro

Chalice Bearers:  Nancy Bergstresser, Cyndi Krasley

Ushers:  Jacob DuVal, Jeff Goodhart

                                                                                 

Altar Guild:  Mary Vickerman, Linda Clouser

 

 

THIS WEEK: 

Today, September 8:  Coptic Church – 8:30-1:00 PM in Martin Luther Room

Monday:  Grief Group – 7:00 PM

Tuesday:  Sit ‘n Stitch – 6:30 PM

                 October Newsletter Deadline – Please submit articles to Sharon at

     sharonsmith@stjamespottstown.org

Wednesday:  Coptic Church – 5:30-7:00 AM in Martin Luther Room

                        Ken Crest – 1:00-3:00 PM in Adult Study Room

                        Rejoicing Spirits – 7:00 PM in the sanctuary

Thursday:  Chancel Choir – 7:30 PM

Friday:   Men’s Bible Study – 8:00 AM in Blue Room

Saturday:  Coptic Church – 4:30-8:30 PM in Martin Luther Room

Sunday, September 15:  Coptic Church – 8:30-1:00 PM in Martin Luther Room

 

 

 

BEGINNING TODAY:  G.I.F.T. during the 9:30 AM service.  Children age 3 years to grade 6 will go to Horn Hall for faith formation based on this year’s theme – P.R.A.Y. (Praise, Repent, Act, Yield).

Blessing of Backpacks during 9:30 AM service – students will come forward with their backpacks for a special back-to-school prayer and blessing.

Adult Sunday School Bible Study – 10:45 AM in classroom on lower level.  All adults will study scripture using the devotional book, The Message: Solo. 

 

 

GRIEF GROUP will meet tomorrow at 7:00 PM.  Those who are grieving the loss of a loved one are welcome to join the group.

 

 

REJOICING SPIRITS WORSHIP SERVICE will be held in the sanctuary on Wednesday at 7:00 PM.  Everyone is invited!

 

 

CHOIR REHEARSALS: 

Chancel Choir will resume on Thursday, September 12, at 7:30 PM.

Handbell Choir will resume on Thursday, September 19, at 6:30 PM. 

Children’s Choir for children and youth in grades 1-9 will begin on Sunday, September 15, at 10:40 AM in the sanctuary.  If you have an interest in joining either choir, please see Tim.

 

 

WELCA will begin the Fall Season on Sunday, September 15, following worship in Horn Hall.  David Saylor and Skip Hurter, St. James members and Sanatoga Fire Company members, will present “Safety First” with fire and personal safety and prevention tips. All are welcome.  WELCA will provide Snack ‘n Chat…please see list of suggested items on board in Horn Hall.  A brief business meeting on upcoming events will be held.

 

 

ALL ARE INVITED to the Service of Installation of bishop-elect Bryan Penman on Saturday, September 14, at 2:00 PM, at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 19 South 38th Street, Philadelphia. 

 

 

CELEBRATE with Emmanuel Lutheran!  After six years without a called pastor, Emmanuel Lutheran Church is happy to announce the installation of their new pastor, and YOU ARE INVITED!  Come, worship and celebrate with them as they install The Reverend Dr. Carl W. Filer on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM.  Upper Montgomery Conference Dean, The Reverend Christopher McKinstry, will preside over the Service of Installation.  The Reverend Scott Staub, Pastor of New Hanover Lutheran Church, will serve as guest preacher.

 

MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Tuesday, September 17, from 1:00-7:00 PM.  To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-B-A-DONOR prompt 2.  Use Sponsor Code E013. 

 

 

CONFIRMATION CLASSES will begin on September 29 from 1:30-3:30 PM at St. James Lutheran Church, Limerick.  Youth in grades 7 and 8 are encouraged to join this ministry to prepare for their own Affirmation of Baptism.  Please contact Pastor Kay or Sharon Smith if your child will be a part of the class.

 

 

HOME VISITATION TEAM – Pastor Kay is reforming the Home Visitation Team.  If you have the gift of gab and would like to make a member’s day, come to the meeting on Monday, September 23, at 7:00 PM, for more information. 

 

 

THE THIRD SUNDAY OFFERING recipient for August is “No More Tears,”  an organization located in Miami, FL, whose mission is to assist and empower victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.  Since its inception, they have rescued more than 42,000 women, children, and men, as well as members of the LGBTQ community.  100% of proceeds directly funds victims’ services.  Victims receive immediate assistance with no waiting list.  No More Tears workers never take a salary.  Ever.  To give, please make your check payable to St. James Lutheran Church, note “No More Tears” on the memo line, and place in the offering plate or mail to the church.

 

 

MOSER FARM FUNDRAISER – Earlier this summer a devasting fire resulted in tremendous loss of feed and farm equipment for the 250 cattle herd on the Moser farm in Bally.  Christ Lutheran Church,  222 Niantic Road, Barto, is hosting a Kauffman’s Chicken & Bake Sale fundraiser to benefit the Moser Farm. The event will be on Friday, September 27.  The cost is $15 per meal.  Pre-orders may be given to Annette by Sunday, September 15.  The following Sunday Annette will give you the tickets which will be needed on September 27 to pick up your meal(s).  Pick up time is between 4:00-7:00 PM.  For more information, please see the poster on the WELCA bulletin board.

 

HARVEST HOME SUNDAY, October 20 -  Help to decorate the chancel area for WELCA’s annual Fall Harvest display on Harvest Home Sunday.  Order forms are available in the Narthex.  One mum is $6.50.  Your completed order form and payment are due in the church office by September 22.  They may be placed in the offering plate or mailed to St. James Lutheran Church.  After the service on    October 20, mums may be picked up for your home decorating.

 

 

LET US PRAY FOR …

·      Our brothers and sisters of St. Abanoub, who worship here.  May God grow their ministry.

·      Those who are risking their health to care for us, respond to emergencies, prepare medications, grow and transport food, countless other essential tasks.

 

Members, family and friends:  Stephanie Durn, Shaun O'Rourke, George Monshower, Gayle Trout, Shirley Acree, Jeff, Carter Matthew Levan, Amanda DeFalco, Mark Kray, Logan Williams, Josephine Spinosa, Bonnie Weider, Seth Recore, Rob Krasley, John Lucitus, Robin Finnegan, Tricia Korutz, Erin, Carol Jones, Nina Drauschak, Linda Thomas, Laurel Arbogast, Janet Mest, Amanda Cooney, Elwood Boehler and family, Wendy Hallman,  Billy Galway, Holly Horne, Ellen Ibach, Brad Smith, Edward Maenner, Sue Tokonitz, Pat Hennessy, Barbara Kleinfelter, Sydney West, David Loughlin, Thomas Cooney, Linda Clouser, Terry Arner, Donald Hawley, Zelda Swenk, Tina Pagano, Mark Keller, Matthew C., Angela Romich, Angel and Joan, Bill Jackson, Lori Morgan, John Palko, Gladys Evans, Betsey Steffenino.

 

Military:  Michael Hood, Jonathan Sherlock, Dan Langevin, Ryan Strehl, Brian Rohn, Brian Wood, Brent Beckwith, Noelle Henninger, Chad Brown, Aaron Gonder, Danny Foust.

 

Homebound:  Diana Cassell, Jean Drauschak, Joan Gardiner, Kathryn Geist, Bette Hoffman, Patty Hoffman, Shirley Reidnauer, Perry Sanville, Barbara Thornton, Herb Ziegler.

 

 

 

IF YOU KNOW A MEMBER who is in the hospital, under the weather, or could otherwise use encouragement, please let Pastor Kay know.  Part of her ministry to us is visitation and pastoral care.

 

 

Agree with God

Move with God

End with God

Never doubt God

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