Vestry
When I received a call 3 years ago asking me to join Vestry, my first instinct was to run and hide under a rock! I am in the education field and I don’t know much about running a business or interpreting financial information. I was told, “What we really need are people who are willing to listen, pray and guide the church.” I decided I could do that and joined in January of 2017. I am really glad I did. I have gained a new appreciation for the time and talent that goes into running our church as well as getting a chance to guide new opportunities for our church. I get to interact with other church members and share laughter and occasional meals! What I love about Vestry meetings is that we start and end with prayer. After a hectic work day, it is so nice to sit down with others and have quiet prayer time. We also have a short Bible study as part of our meetings. Once a year, we have a Vestry retreat. I should just call it a Vestry “treat” because that is what it is. We get to spend one night and one whole day learning about each other and discussing topics important to St. James. I really enjoy the conversations I’ve had with other members during these retreats. We are now taking nominations for new Vestry members (see forms in the Narthex). I really hope that you will consider joining because your opinion is important in guiding our church and I think you will enjoy leading our St. James community. So, think about it. Are you willing to “listen, pray and guide the church?” Jeannie Pellicier, Senior Warden
Worship & Prayer
The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is full of beautiful language and prayer forms like this:
A Collect for Guidance
Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
These prayers are wonderful vessels for carrying and shaping our intentions as we go about our day. They can help deepen our spirituality, and help us to be more loving. They can reduce anxiety, and smooth out our rough spots. Please com join me to explore how the BCP can be used to develop a healthy and vibrant prayer practice. I am planning two sessions in the coming weeks to begin our exploration of the Daily Office. The first one will be Saturday November 2nd at 10 AM. The second session will be Sunday November 10th after the 10:30 AM service.
In each session, I will give a brief introduction to the form and structure of the Daily Office, and then we will practice together. At the end, we will plan ahead to schedule other opportunities, and figure out how to make it as accessible to as many folks as possible. For example, we might try a regularly scheduled time once a week to do Morning Prayer together at St James, and use Zoom to make it possible for people to join remotely.
All are welcome!
Send me an email at tommy.turbyville@gmail.com to let me know you are coming, or if you have any questions.
Quartermania
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
Our HOLIDAY QUARTERMANIA fundraising event is approaching on December 6th, therefore, we are in need of volunteers now.
We will need several people to help post fliers at the local businesses by approximately November 20th—you may choose the area of town you prefer and it will only take 30-45 minutes. Volunteers are also needed at the event itself.
There is a VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEET in the narthex or you may contact me, Marilyn Hancock, at Ladyzip2004@yahoo.com or 301-788-0136. Your help will be greatly appreciated!
Many hands will make light work—PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parish Administrator Hours for the week of November 3, Monday through Thursday 10-4.
Found Watch If you left a watch behind last Sunday please let us know. It is in the office for safekeeping.
Vestry Nominations The Vestry Nominating Committee is excited to announce they are accepting nominations for the 2020-2023 Vestry Class. A nominating form is available in the narthex which details ideal qualities for candidates as well as Vestry member responsibilities. You can submit your name or the name of someone you think would be a candidate in the box provided. Deadline for nominations is 11/24.
Scarves and Shawls For Sale Again This Year A new collection of soft and colorful handmade scarves and shawls knit by Lucy Winston will be available to buy on Sundays starting in November. They have all been made with yarn purchased from local farms and shops. Half of the proceeds will go to St. James’ which amounted to $400 last year. Think Christmas gifts!
We Want To Know How does St. James’ shine its light on you? Take time to fill out a star and add it to our bulletin board. Check out the October 27 Stewardship Moment.
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 pray to on a daily basis for the needs and blessing of:
William Brockway, Robert and Sarah Brown (James, Ella), Robert and Carol BuckleyA member of the Daughters of the King will be contacting you this week for special prayer requests.
This week's Commermorations (A Great Cloud of Witnesses, 2019, Church Publishing Group)
| Novmeber 3 | Richard Hooker, Priest, 1600 |
| November 6 | William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1944 |
| November 7 | Willibrord, Archbishop of Utrecht, Missionary to Frisia, 739 |
