Nov. 22 E-News from the Pews: This Sunday is Reign of Christ/Christ the King Sunday. It is the last Sunday in the Church Year. Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday invites us to reflect on the cosmic character of Christ’s reign over the world. As we begin to think about Christmas, Christ the King Sunday is timely as it encourages us to remember that as we celebrate the arrival of God in the flesh, the child in the manger whose birth we celebrate was also destined to wear a crown of thorns… the vulnerable child in the manger was the “Prince of Peace,” whose reign still proclaims peace, love, justice, liberation, and above all, service. Please remember that this Sunday we will ordain three new elders: Linda Crain, Andy Green, and Merritt Scott. Following service, we will have an Advent/Christmas decorating party. This Week at St. James Sunday, Nov. 24: Worship & Church School (11 a.m.) Monday, Nov. 25: Zumba (6:15 p.m.) Scouts (7:15 p.m.) Session orientation for new members and pot luck supper at Rev. Wendy’s home at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26: Cubs (6:30 p.m.) Wednesday, Nov. 27: Sewing group (7:00 p.m.) Thursday, Nov. 28: Beavers (6:30 p.m.) Choir (7:30 p.m.) Saturday, Nov. 30: Christmas Community Breakfast (8 a.m. – noon) Sunday, Dec.1: Worship & Church School (11 a.m.) (Communion Sunday) First Sunday of Advent (“Hope”); World AIDS Day (Stephen Alexander, our organist & Executive Director of AIDS NB, will be sharing the message and kids story with Rev. Wendy) Sunday School concert practice (12:15 p.m.) Volunteer Ministries: Hall Monitor: Nov. 24 – Pam; Dec. 1 – Fran Tellers: Nov. 24 – Linda, Martha, Wina, Jillian Dec. 1 – Brenda F., Art, Richard, Joanne Coffee Time & Conversation: Nov. 24 – Congregational Advent Decorating (members of the congregation, if able, are invited to contribute a snack item to coffee time) Dec. 1 – Volunteer(s) needed Other News and Upcoming Events Church School Practices for Christmas Program: Dec.1 & Dec 8 following the morning service and Sat., Dec. 14th at 10 a.m. We will keep the Sat. practice to an hour. Sundays we will try for 30-45 mins. Christmas Community Breakfast (Sat., Nov. 30 8 a.m. – noon): It is a freewill donation for the meal. There will be a table with baked items, crafts, and new-to-you items (we need volunteers to look after the table). Volunteers are also needed to help with food donations, set-up/clean-up, and food prep. The Scouting Program will be on hand to bus tables. A sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board. Thank you for your help. Maple Syrup Barbershop Quartet (Friday, Dec. 6 @ 7:30 p.m.): There will be Christmas selections as well as the regular musical fare. Tickets are $10/person. Hors d’oeuvres are to be served during intermission. Anyone interested in making or bringing a special tidbit for the food table, please see Wendy D.
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