Announcements October 26, 2014 Welcome to St. James! Please keep this sheet and your bulletin for reference during the coming week. St. James Lutheran Church (847) 234-4859 Richard E. Holmer, Pastor 1380 N. Waukegan Road FAX (847) 234-6742 Wendy Unrath, Organist The Sanctuary Flowers are provided by Barbara and Gerry Schultz To the Glory of God Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 www.stjameslutheran.org Tim Haskett, Director of Music The Sanctuary Candle is lighted by Kevin Taylor In Celebration of His 10th Birthday Those Who Serve 8:30 am 10:45 am Greeters Pete and Nancy Clemens John and Carol Gard Ushers Ron and Sue Matta Dave and Deb Moore Assisting Ministers Michael Beacham Steve Thornberry Communion Assistants Melodi Peters and Mike Bennett Detlef Koska and Carey Cotey Lectors Mike Bennett Detlef Koska Acolytes Will Davis Ryan Thornberry Altar Guild: Val Crotty and Carol Bennett We rejoice to welcome Posy Elaine Perry, infant daughter of Simon and Ashley Perry, into the Lord’s family through Holy Baptism at the 10:45 am service today. Posy’s baptismal sponsors are Brian Herb, Tracy Reilly, Kelly Ingold and Emma Perry. Congratulations to the Perry family and to grandfather Jerry Herb. Congregational Meeting—Next Sunday, November 2 On Sunday, November 2, at noon, there will be a congregational meeting to consider the proposed land sale of a portion of our church property. This is the only item on the agenda. All confirmed members are encouraged to attend this short yet important meeting. Adult Education—9:45 Today in the Common Room This series is titled: Adult Crossings: God’s Journey with Us. Come to watch a video and discuss eight core stories from the Bible. The series works no matter how many of the sessions you are able attend. Come for all, some or even one. Church Council Retreat—November 7 & 8 Please pray for the members of our church council as they go on retreat in November. Newcomer Class—Today at 4:00 pm Pastor Holmer is leading a series for newcomers to our congregation. These informal sessions meet on Sundays at 4:00 pm. All who are interested in learning about our congregation and its ministries are encouraged to attend. Those who choose to become members will be received in early November. Contact Pastor Holmer for further information. (847) 809-4456 or rholmer@stjameslutheran.org. Remember to Set Your Clocks Back this Saturday Set your clocks back one hour before bed on November 1 so you won’t be extra early for church on Sunday, November 2. All Saints Sunday—Next Sunday, November 2 Come to remember with thanksgiving the lives of all the saints who have died and are at home with God. As we sing, “For All the Saints,” we will come forward and light a candle in celebration of those who have run the race and are now at rest. GNO-Me Rock Climbing—November 9 Rock Climbing @ Libertyville Sports Complex. This event runs from 2:oo pm to 3:00 pm. $10 per person plus money for lunch at Noodles and Co./Panera. St. James Book Club—November 9 at 3:30 pm At the Home of Sandy Neagle Our next book club selection covers the fascinating biography of Louie Zamperini called Unbroken- A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. If you will be joining us, please RSVP to Jon Paul at (847) 2957078 or jpaul110@comcast.net. PADS—November 10 Please sign-up on the kiosk and take a reminder card to help out with this month’s meal. Then bring your items to the church, marked with your name and the word PADS by 2:00 pm on November 10. Non-perishable items may be placed on the rolling cart in the narthex. Perishable items may be placed in the refrigerator in the kitchen. THIS WEEK: Sun. 8:30: Worship 9:00: Children’s Choir 9:30: Adult Choir 9:45: Sunday School 9:45: Adult Education in Common Room 10:45: Worship/Perry Baptism 4:00 Newcomers Class Mon. 7:00 Church Council Meeting 7:30: Social Ministry Committee Meeting Tues. 9:30: Women’s Faith Forum Wed. 9:15: Hand Bell Rehearsal 9:30: Office Staff Meeting Thurs. 7:00: Damascus Road Rehearsal Fri. 8:00: AA Meeting Sat. 8:00: AA Meeting Set Clocks Back One Hour Tonight Sun. 8:30: Worship 9:00: Children’s Choir 9:30: Adult Choir 9:45: Sunday School 9:45: Adult Education in Common Room 9:50: Damascus Road Rehearsal 10:45: Worship Noon: Congregational Meeting on Land Sale 4:00: Newcomers Class Commitment Sunday—November 9 We will place our offering commitments for 2015 on the altar during worship on November 9. Please bring the card that you receive in the mail. Festival Choir Begins on November 23 Try something new this year; join the Festival Choir for Advent and Christmas. The one hour rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in the church sanctuary. Thanksgiving Community Worship November 27 at 10:00 am Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster Road, Lake Forest All are welcome to attend this year’s Community Thanksgiving Worship Service at Church of the Holy Spirit. WoSJ Annual Cookie Exchange December 6 The Annual Cookie Exchange and breakfast will be held Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 am-11:00 am. Watch for a sign-up poster in late fall and contact Anne Linn (847-6621316 or ALinn915@comcast.net) or Shelly Holmstrom (blackvo3@sbcglobal.net or 847-302-6988) to offer your help on December 6. Please invite friends. Social Ministry Committee Jewel Stamp Drive St. James Jewel shoppers, please consider donating your Jewel Saver Stamps to our stamp drive. We will donate a number of free Cuisinart cookware items to PADS, Bethel or a possible new social ministry program. Place your Jewel stamps in the orange collection box on the coffee bar in the narthex by Sunday December 21st. We remember in our prayers: Ann Anderson Gene Amdahl (father of Andrea Amdahl Taylor) Ruth Clemens (mother of Peter Clemens) Bruce Coleman (friend of Bobette Janus) Murray Conzelman (father of Anne Linn) Darren Cross (friend of the Beachams) Jenny Dillman (friend of Brooke Davis) Jeri Dillman (godmother of Brooke Davis) Suzanne Dusthimer (wife of Doug Dusthimer) Timothy Gallati (brother of Char Mojden) Daniella Garcia (friend of the Lewis Family) Richard Gern (friend of Kathy Mordini) Steve and Kim Gillespie (friends of the Shinns) John Gugel (brother-in-law of Liz Behring) Julie Hartmann (friend of Tim Haskett) Chuck Hendricks (friend of the Tripletts) Alice Jorgensen (sister-in-law of Madeleine Jorgensen) Lisa & Chad Kirby (niece of Donna Jarvi) Matthew Lincoln (son of Charlotte Mojden) Zeke Luedke (brother of Lilli Martin) Gloria McCormick (friend of Nancy Clemens) Kathryn McGonigle (friend of Shelly Holmstrom) Millie Nosko (aunt of Paula Doyle) Kaz Okamoto (friend of the Beachams) Carolyn Omietec (friend of the MacAyeals) Maria Ptacin (friend of Sue Thomas) Norman Reichert (father of Sue Thomas) Wilma Reichert (mother of Sue Thomas) Viney Reed (friend of Charlotte Mojden) Stone Family (friends of Jason Lewis) Teresa Templeton (cousin of Gretchen Haskett) Milan Tomaska (father of Paula Doyle) Zelmira Tomaska (mother of Paula Doyle) Taylor VanderJeugdt Visitors please sign the red guestbook on the table near the Sanctuary doors. Check us out on Facebook: St James Lutheran Church (Lake Forest, IL). Hearing assistance equipment is available for use during worship services. The system works whether or not you have a hearing aid. Please speak with the pastor or the ushers to give it a try. Welcome to St. James! Last Sunday’s Attendance—123