Holy Week and Easter Day Worship Information
Join us on April 10th for Palm Sunday at 8:30 am or 10:30 am, or watch the 10:30 am service livestreamed on Facebook.
A printable bulletin is available here.
Lectionary Readings for this Sunday
- Zechariah 9:9-12
- Philippians 2:5-11
- Luke 19:28-40
- Luke 22:14-23:56 (The Passion)
Facebook Livestream
We plan to begin streaming to Facebook at 10:30 am. If you arrive at Facebook and you don’t see the video, please refresh your screen. There is a delay.
Join us on April 14th for Holy Eucharist with Anointing of Hands for Service at 7:30 pm, or watch the livestream on Facebook.
A printable bulletin will be available in next week’s Shell.
Lectionary Readings
Facebook Livestream
We plan to begin streaming to Facebook at 7:30 pm. If you arrive at Facebook and you don’t see the video, please refresh your screen. There is a delay.
Join us on April 15th for Solemn Liturgy, with Reading of the Passion Gospel, Veneration of the Cross, and Communion from the Reserved Sacrament at 7:30 pm, or watch the livestream on Facebook.
A printable bulletin will be available in next week’s Shell.
Lectionary Readings
- Isaiah 52:13-53:12
- Psalm 22
- Philippians 2:5-11
- John 18:1 – 19:42 modified
Facebook Livestream
We plan to begin streaming to Facebook at 7:30 pm. If you arrive at Facebook and you don’t see the video, please refresh your screen. There is a delay.
Formation
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Sunday School classes 9:30-10:15
in the lower level
We’re oh so glad to be back……..and it’s wonderful to see our Sunday School students and families in person. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the many schedule changes during our pandemic experience.
Please make note of some April events:
- Teachers and students will continue to wear masks in their classes until after Easter.
- On Palm Sunday, April 10th, all students will participate in the Passport to Jerusalem activity during class time.
- There will be NO Sunday School classes on Easter Day, April 17th. However, there will be an Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. in the Memorial Garden (weather permitting).
- Mite boxes may be returned during Easter services. We will let you know the amount of coins collected during Lent to benefit our friends at Matim Primary School in Tanzania for the A is for Africa outreach project.
Sunday School Teaching Team
Yvette Allen – Preschool Bible Stories
Betsy Davis – Kindergarten – 2nd Grades
Natalie DelRegno – 3rd – 5th Grades
Joan Fader – Middle-High School Grades
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Our Last Session is Tonight at 7:00 PM
Basket Raffle
IT’S DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE—
But true!! Your Basket Raffle Committee is already in the pre-planning stages for the big event in downtown Mt. Airy on September 24th!
For those who are new, this year will be our 16th Basket Raffle and Silent Auction. Our committee creates large beautifully filled themed baskets to raffle. In addition, we have many special items displayed in the Church for our Silent Auction. This event is an exciting and important fundraiser for our Church.
As you are doing your Spring cleaning, please consider donating any items in good condition that may be suitable for men, women, or children of all ages. Some of our previous basket themes have been for babies, teens, teachers, pets, game/movie night, spa, jewelry, tea time, taco night, crab feast, sports memorabilia, fishing, golf, car wash/auto supplies, cooking, gardening, birding, crafts, tools, healthcare, exercise and inspirational.
Items for the Silent Auction would be those that would generate higher bids by themselves rather than as a part of a basket. Such items could include paintings, quilts, unopened perfume, fine jewelry or high-value gift certificates, and the like.
The “Basket Brigade” will begin our creations in July. We would like to invite anyone interested in joining us to learn and enjoy our creation process to please contact Marilyn at Ladyzip2004@yahoo.com. We are in need of individuals to help with, not only the basket creation process, but wrapping the baskets, making bows, making phone calls to businesses, picking up business donations and many other small tasks leading up to the event. Thank you, in advance, for helping us in any way you are able with our greatest fun fundraiser!!
Marilyn Hancock
Basket Raffle 2022 Chairperson
Choir/Music
The choir has been working hard to prepare music for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter, and I’m excited to get to see many of our 8:30 folks at services over the next week and a half. We hope you’re enjoying our weekly anthems, hymns, and service music!
I want to extend an invitation to each and every one of you to join the choir! One of the biggest challenges we’ve seen amidst Covid is a drop in numbers of regularly active choir members. We could really use your help to sustain our music ministry. If you’re interested in being a part of the choir at St. James’ (no experience necessary), join us on Wednesdays at 7:15p and on Sundays at 9:45a, and please don’t hesitate to get in touch! NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Take care,
Richard Drehoff Jr.
music@stjamesmtairy.org
Announcements
A is for Africa Mite Box Ingathering on Easter Day
A reminder to everyone to bring back your Lenten mite boxes as well as your Lenten Calendar donations on Easter Day! There will be a basket in front of the church and during the Offertory you will be invited to bring forward your gifts.
Easter Egg Hunt!
It’s time to get ready for our Easter Day egg hunt! We are asking folks to bring in filled plastic eggs – stickers, erasers, seashells, charms, and printed scripture verses (as well as candy!) are all possible ideas. Please bring your filled eggs to the marked plastic bin by Easter Day.
Next Week’s Commemorations:
Prayer Rotation
Please join the Daughters of the King in praying for each parishioner in rotation during 2022 by taking this notice home and by posting it where it will remind you pray to on a daily basis for the needs and blessings of:
Aline Sautter
Deb and Steven Schaeffer
Erin Schwartzbeck
A member of the Daughters of the King will be contacting you this week for special prayer requests.
Making plans for the summer?Consider adding a week at Claggett to the list! Join us on April 3rd for a camp open house to meet some camp staff, play games, see the beautiful campus, and ask any questions you might have about camp. Especially for first time campers and families considering camp at Claggett, the event is open to all. Bring the whole family and invite your friends. You won’t want to miss out on the fun! |