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Volunteers are still needed for the Children’s Secret Santa Shopat the St. James’ Thrift Shop.Friday setup and Saturday event day. Please click here to sign up orcall Sandy, Thrift Shop Manager at 301-829-0314. From the Rector – The Blessing of Our Work Almighty God our heavenly Father, you declare your glory and show forth your handiwork in…
From the Rector – For Heroic Service O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the…
What cool toys are abandoned in your closet? Our Thrift Shop with the help of Andrew Gobien (Vestry Member and Thrift Shop Liaison) has been selling items on ebay for more than a year. Online sales of donations to the Thrift Shop currently provide between 5 and 10% of total sales, but there is the…
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…
St. James’ has shined its light on my life in so many different ways. The most special way is by introducing me to the wide variety of youth activities in church and in religion. St. James’ Youth Group was the first time I saw how many opportunities youth have to make their relationship with God…
Vestry Dear St. James’ family, This Sunday after the 10:30 service we will gather for our Fall Feast Potluck and reflect on how we Shine Our Light as members of St. James’. Then on the following Sunday, 11/3, we will offer our pledges to support St. James’ in 2020. If you have not already had…
How does one shine their light? I’d like to share my experience with you………. Over 40 years ago when my family moved to Mt. Airy, we began attending St. James’ Church. We immediately felt welcomed, and our children became involved in the Sunday School program. Some of you were here to see my children grow…
From the Rector – Creating Community Through Studying The Word One of the most important ways we create community as Christians is through studying the Word of God together, which is why I hope you will sign up to be a part of the upcoming Zoom Lunchtime Bible Studies that are beginning next week. Technology…
Donating blood can feel intimidating – maybe you’re not a fan of needles, or maybe you think there’s just not enough time in the day. Your lifesaving donation is sure to be worth it, though. Here are a few of the reasons why you should donate blood: Your single blood donation has the potential to…
During this week’s Stewardship Moment our Sunday School kids shared their light. Watch below.