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

 

FROM THE BULLETIN:

 

• 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 young children during the 9:30 AM worship service.  Parents are asked to stay with their children. 

 

• The Eternal Light is presented to the Glory of God and in honor of Amanda Brensinger in celebration of her birthday.

 

• The Bulletin is presented to the Glory of God and in honor of Larry Wert for his dedication to the Property Committee

 

 

ASSISTING MINISTERS: 

Greeter: Merle Pace

Acolyte: 

Lector:  Annette Renn

Communion Assistant:  Jayne Pollock

Chalice Bearers:  John Ungerman, Barb Ungerman

Ushers:  Ryan Brensinger, Bambi Kardos

 

Next Sunday:

Greeter: Vanessa Thompson

Acolyte: 

Lector:  John Braun

Communion Assistant:  Kauko Aro

Chalice Bearers:  Wendy Cocci, Diane Mitchell

Ushers:  Mike and Janis Lunn

 

                                                                                 

Altar Guild:  Barb Ungerman, Megan Mace, Melinda Mace

 

THIS WEEK: 

Today, April 6:   Coptic Church – 8:30 AM-1:00 PM in Martin Luther Room

                            Children’s Choir – 10:40 AM in the sanctuary

                            First Communion Instruction – 11:00 PM in the Nursery

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

                 Grief Group – 7:00 PM

Tuesday:  Sit ‘n Stitch – 6:30 PM

Wednesday:  Coptic Church – 3:30-9:00 PM in Martin Luther Room

           Soup Supper – 6:00 PM in Horn Hall

           Mid-week Lenten Service – 7:00 PM in the sanctuary

Thursday:  Handbell Choir – 6:45 PM; Chancel Choir – 7:30 PM

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

               Coptic Church – 1:00-5:00 PM; 6:30-8:30 PM in Martin Luther Room

Saturday:  Spring Spruce-up Cleaning Day – 10:00 AM - noon

       Coptic Church – 4:00-8:30 PM in Martin Luther Room

Sunday, April 13:  Coptic Church – 8:00 AM-5:30 PM in Martin Luther Room

                               Confirmation Class – 1:30-3:30 PM in Horn Hall

 

CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSALS will be held as follows:

            April 6, April 13 – 10:40 AM in the sanctuary

            April 20 (Easter) – 9:10 AM in the Adult Sunday School room

        (prior to the service)

 

 

EASTER CARDS for St. James’ homebound members are located on the back table of Horn Hall.  Your signature is needed and will help to brighten someone’s day!  Stop by the table today to sign the cards.

 

 

FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION will be offered on today at 11:00 AM in the Nursery.  If your child is ready to receive communion, contact Sharon Smith or Pastor Kay.

 

 

GRIEF GROUP will meet on Monday, April 7, at 7:00 PM.  If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, please join this group for sharing and support.

 

 

WELCA will host the last Lenten Soup Supper on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.  Everyone is welcome.  Please sign up in Horn Hall if you plan to attend.  B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bowl) to cut down on dishwashing and paper waste.

 

 

THE FINAL Mid-week Lenten Service will be held on Wednesday at 7:00 PM.   The theme this year is Pray and Reflect and the focus will be on “Yield.”  

 

 

THE DEADLINE to submit articles for the May issue of “Spirit” is Thursday, April 10.  Please send to Sharon Smith at sharonsmith@stjamespottstown.org.

 

 

WELCA will host the Palm Sunday Snack ‘n Chat on April 13.  Mark your calendar for “Let’s Lunch” on Friday, April 25, at 11:30 AM at “Three Cousins Diner.”  Please see the sign-up board for these events.

 

 

SPRING SPRUCE-UP CLEANING DAY is planned for Saturday, April 12, from 10:00-noon.  Volunteers are welcome to help with seasonal chores (wiping pews, cleaning flower beds, etc.).  Refreshments will be provided.  Please sign up in Horn Hall if you can join us.

 

 

BULLETINS and/or THE ETERNAL LIGHT may be sponsored in honor or memory of someone.  Any donation is accepted.

 

 

GROW THE BUILDING FUND is in its final push!  Gather your loose change and whatever paper money you have been meaning to donate.  Every little bit is appreciated.  Donate by April 30.

 

 

PRAYER LIST.   If you know of someone to be added to the prayer list, please call the church office with your name, their name and an update on their condition. Many thanks!

 

 

THE THIRD SUNDAY OFFERING recipient for March is Preeclampsia Foundation.  This organization’s purpose is to improve the outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by educating, supporting, and engaging the community, improving healthcare practices, and finding a cure.  To give, please make your check payable to St. James Lutheran Church, note “Preeclampsia Foundation” on the memo line, and place in the offering plate or mail to the church.

 

 

PALM SUNDAY AND HOLY WEEK:

Next Sunday, April 13, is Palm Sunday.  Worship will begin in Horn Hall followed by

the Palm Procession into the sanctuary.        

April 17 - Maundy Thursday Service will begin at 7:00 PM.  This Service of Holy

Communion will conclude with the Stripping of the Altar.      

April 18 - Good Friday Tenebrae Service will begin at 7:00 PM.  This solemn service

reminds us of Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion.

 

 

EASTER SUNDAY FESTIVAL SERVICE will begin at 9:30 AM on April 20.  Come, celebrate Jesus’ resurrection at this Service of Holy Communion. Special anthems will be presented by the Sanctuary and Children’s Choirs and the Alleluias will be rediscovered!

 

 

All are invited to our annual Easter Potluck Brunch on Sunday, April 20. We will gather at tables in Horn Hall following worship. Sign-up sheets are located on the bulletin board in Horn Hall for indicating that you will attend and for selecting to bring a dish or treat to share. 

 

 

EASTER CANDY:  The Sanatoga Fire Company is selling Easter Eggs at $11 per pound.  Peanut butter and coconut.  See Dave Snyder or Skip Hurter to order.

 

 

JOIN US!!  As we continue to emphasize our 2025 Lenten theme, "Pray and "Reflect," Pastor Kay is offering a May Bible Study. We will explore different prayer styles, the people whose prayers are in the Bible and the situations that led them to pray.  Old Testament (including the Psalms) and New Testament texts will be included. We will meet the Wednesdays in May at 7 p.m. ALL are welcome!

 

 

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.

·      Comfort and peace for the family and friends of Tom Cooper.

·      Comfort and peace for the family and friends of Lauren (mother of Killian)

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Members, family and friends:  Carter Matthew Levan, Mark Kray, Rob Krasley, Angela Romich, Betsey Steffenino, Carol Patterson, John Hallman, Rosemary and Todd Laird, Robin Yurechko, Sandra Drauschak, Jim Geiger, Justin Drumheller, Shannon Chilutti, Geraldine Scherch, John Palko, Sandra Hofmeister, Carol Bendinsky, David and Justin Green, Nancy Seasholtz, Regina Brandt, Charlotte Neuberger, Babe Hillegass, Matthew Steadman, Trevor Yates, Gloria Hennig, Stephanie Miskew, Jennifer Moore.

 

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

 

Homebound:  Paul Casner, Diana Cassell, Jean Drauschak, Gladys Evans, Joan Gardiner, Kathryn Geist, Bette Hoffman, Patty Hoffman, Kathleen Mauger, Marge McElroy, 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.

 

 

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY CHOIR and Chamber Singers will present a concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville, on Sunday, April 6, at 4:00 PM.  A free-will offering will be received.

 

 

BOYERTOWN AREA ALUMNI MARCHING UNIT will present “The Spirit of Adventure” at their spring concert on Saturday, April 26, 2:00 PM, at Boyertown Middle School West.  You may get tickets at Aunt Nannie’s Bake Shop, Bechtelsville, and Bachman’s Music, 38 S. Reading Avenue, Boyertown

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