Vestry – Replenish & Establish Going Forward
Thanks to the generosity of this community, we have 56 pledges/donations for a total of $180,865 – just shy of our $185,000 goal for our Replenish & Establish Project. Of the total pledged, we have received $66,517 to date. You may be wondering, now what?
As the goal of the Replenish & Establish Project stated, our hope was to replenish our Operating Reserve account and establish a Capital Reserve account for large capital expenses. To this end, the Vestry voted at the May meeting, using the $180,865 benchmark, to add a total of $60,000 in the Operating Reserve account, and put the balance of $120,865 in the Capital Reserve account. To begin with, all monies received will be split 50/50 between the accounts until the $60,000 threshold on the Operating Reserve account has been reached. All subsequent monies will go into the Capital Reserve account.
Additionally, the Vestry voted at the March meeting on parameters for spending from the Capital Reserve account. General repair expenses (plumbing, lighting, locksmith, materials) up to $2,500 will be paid from the regular Operating account. Repairs and replacement parts and small equipment from $2,501-$5,000 will be approved by the Executive Committee (Rector, Wardens, Treasurer) with report to the entire Vestry in a timely manner and funded from the Operating Reserve account as needed. Major repairs and replacements of large equipment and facility improvement work as outlined in the Capital Expenses Timeline & Cost sheet will be approved by the entire Vestry, and will utilize funds from the Capital Reserve account.
Our building is a decade old, and if you own a home, you know that this is the time when things start to need fixing and replacing. Because this work happens during the week (and often behind the closed doors of the mechanical room), our plan is to include regular reports (with pictures when we can!) of repairs and other capital expenses going forward to keep you informed.
If you have any questions, please contact Cheri McClanahan, Senior Warden, Ty Conlon, Junior Warden, or Jane Barger, Treasurer.
Thrift Shop
Hello again from Saint James Thrift Shop.
The donations are coming in more than ever now with the warm weather. The shop is stocked with housewares of all kinds and decorative items. The kid’s room is full of clothes, toys, books and puzzles. Thrifty Finds is full of nick knacks. The craft area is exploding and of course we have plenty of summer shoes and clothing.
The Thrift Shop runs sales on a daily basis. Out next big sale will be Wacky Wednesday, 5/30/18 from 10am-4pm. This is always the last Wednesday of the month so mark your calendars. When you come to the register to pay for your purchases you will get a chance to spin the wheel of savings and get a free item or a percentage off your total purchase.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for supporting the Supply Drive. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
Well the Thrift Shop is off to a great new start with Spring finally arriving.
Please stop by and check out all of our thrifty finds.
Thrift with Purpose
Sandy – St James Thrift Shop Manager
Quartermania Next Friday, June 1
Friday, June 1st, will be a great night to begin your summer by gathering with your family and friends to win special gifts for yourself and your loved ones.
St. James’ Church will hold it’s Quartermania event at the church on FRIDAY, June 1st; the doors will open at 6 pm with the games beginning at 7 pm. Delicious refreshments will also be available for purchase throughout the evening.
For those who may not know, Quartermania is a game that can be played by anyone from three to 93–a great family activity! Imagine a game that combines Bingo and an Auction using only quarters with lots of prizes to bid on!
E-mail judysquartermanias@aol.com or call Judy @ 240-674-1961 to advance reserve a seat for $5 (a $3 discount!); admission fees will be collected at the door. Come join us to begin your summer by experiencing this fun game!!!
Also, if you are able, baked good donations for our Youth Bake Table at our Quartermania event would be greatly appreciated. We are expecting a crowd, therefore, this would be a fantastic opportunity for the youth to raise funds for their Mission Trip this summer.
Please label your donation with one copy of the INGREDIENTS then bring your donation to the church by FRIDAY, June 1st, before 6:00. I will be there from 4:00 until…😊 Please call or text me at 301-788-0136 if you have any questions.
Thank you, in advance, for your continued support of our fundraisers.
Blessings~
Marilyn Hancock
Quartermania Chairperson
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Office Closure
The office will be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. Please contact Kristin+ via cell phone as needed for pastoral emergencies.
Prayer Rotation
Please join the Daughters of the King in praying for each parishioner in rotation during 2018 by taking this notice home and by posting it where it will remind you to pray on a daily basis for the needs and blessings of:
Bonnie Winkler
Robin Winkler-Pickett
Blix & Lucy Winston
A member of the Daughters of the King will be contacting you this week for special prayer requests.
