Did You Know?
Check this area often for births, baptisms, weddings, and funeral announcements, etc.
2008 Baptisms
Avery Mae Groen, Riley J. Groen, Rowdy William Groen, February 10
Camryn Colleen Blockhus
April 27
Kenzie Ann Siemens, Kayla Marie Siemens, June 15
Ashley Nicole Hummel
June 15
Corbin Dralle
August 24, 2008
Weddings
Bethany Wix & Jason Shaull , April 12
Shaun Risse & Sarah Roman, May 4
Amy Klingenborg & Matthew Wubbena, May 10
Derek Hummel & Mystie Pierce, June 24
New Members
Ron & Bev Westendorf; Andrea Dickman; Kimo & Carrie, Leilani, and Madalynne White; Germey & Jenny, Colton, Carter and Corbin Dralle.
Funerals
Lawrence Koester
Passed away May 27
His funeral was
Friday, May 30,
10:30 a.m.
May Jacobs
Passed away March 26
Viola Mosher
Passed away February 16
Marlys Schrage
Passed away February 14
William A. Hummel
Passed away January 13.
News & AnnouncementsSt James E-mail Address
stjamesa@netins.net
Tornado & Flood Response
What else can we do?
1. Pray. First and foremost.
2. Donations: Gift cards and money for gift cards - especially from any of our local businesses are welcome. Bring the cards and money to the church office and we will distribute them.
3. Donations: Money given to the church marked for the disaster will be given to Lutheran Disaster Response through Lutheran Services of Iowa (Lutheran Social Service). Money given between now and July 6 will be supplemented by THRIVENT which will make your money go father.
4. When Lutheran Disaster Response gets set up we will then work with them. Please call the church office if you interested in work with us.
These are our responses at this time and are subject to change as needs arise.
We have been asked to house church group volunteers and that is being worked at this time.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NOTES
July 7-11 over 70 kids from our community and beyond gathered at St. James and at UCC to learn more about GOD! They were led by a team of youths from Riverside Bible Camp. To view fun photos from our week together please go to the Ministries link above!
Many, many thanks go to ALL who made this week a success for so many children. YOU have made a difference in their lives~!
COOKBOOKS ARE HERE!!
They will be available for purchase every Sunday following worship services in the Education Unit. Good Christmas gift.
Price per book = $15.
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Pre-School "Quiet Bags" are now available in the entrance to the church. If you have a pre-school child, pick up one of the bags upon entering church and return it (with the contents -- except for the "artwork" your child may have created) to the hooks.
Click here for a more detailed list of news and announcements.
Worship at St. James
Sunday Morning Worship
9:00 a.m.
Sunday School Begins
on September 7 at 10 a.m.
Sanctuary of St. James Lutheran Church
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Daily InspirationCapital Fund Drive
In March 2007 we started a $130,000 Capital Fund Drive.
As August 1, 2008, we have already raised over $90,000.
This money will be used to for the following items:
1. Replace the heating system
(completed).
2. Replace basement kitchen
windows (completed).
3. Repair plaster in basement and
sanctuary. Paint: sanctuary,
chancel and balcony.
(completed)
4. Tuck point exterior(completed).
5. Repair the stained glass
windows (completed).
6. Clean the pipe organ.
7. Refinish pews.
Pat Feltus bricking in furnace room window
The Tuck pointers at work, almost
Getting ready to remove another stained glass window