Announcements for 10/4/2020
THANK YOU – Joan Hamm and family wanted to thank the congregation for the kind remembrance of George Hamm to a place that was so kind to all of them. A donation was made to Stonebridge Health and Rehab Center in George’s memory.
OFFERING – You may mail or drop off your offering to St. James Presbyterian Church at 1425 Orrs Bridge Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. You may also give using the Give Plus Mobile app or scan the QR code with your smartphone to begin the online giving process. A link to online giving can also be found on our church website at https://stjames-presby.org/. Please note that 2% of your online/app donation will go to processing fees and not to the church. Therefore, the church would prefer if you are able to have your bank send a check or mail your offering directly to the church.
NEW STUDY IN WEDNESDAY SMALL GROUP – The Wednesday Night Small Group starts this Wednesday at 7 p.m. We will discuss I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown. This memoir takes a look at a Black woman’s experience as a Christian and examines her interactions with American schools, professional spaces, and places of worship, providing insights on how to deal with microaggressions and blatant racism. If you are interested in joining the small group, we meet on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Please send Steve Grubb an e-mail at Stevengrubb@comcast.net to be added to the list for Zoom invitations. Please purchase a copy of the book at a local bookseller or on-line retailer like Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Christianbook.com. Please consider joining our group! The discussion is deep and the impact is real. Here are some comments from group members who participated in the Be the Bridge book study:
Bridges connect many things… including people. I did not know I needed to work on my bridge building until I read the book Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison. It is an inspirational and informative look at racial injustice in our nation – past and present. This book has transformed my daily interaction with people of color in amazingly positive ways. But more than that, it challenges me, you and everyone to be the bridge builders for healing of the world and the glory of God.
-Sue Foster
Here is the Syllabus for the I’m Still Here study:
Week 1 (9/16): Introduction, Chapters 1, 2
Week 2: Chapters 3,4, 5
Week 3: Chapters 6, 7
Week 4: Chapters 8, 9
Week 5: Chapters 10, 11, 12
Week 6: Chapters 13, 14 and Afterword
SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE – St. James is currently improving our social media usage in order to let everyone know all of the amazing things that happen at and through St. James! If you haven’t yet, please follow us on Facebook and our newly created Instagram! (St.James_Presby)
We will be posting about everything that is happening around the church and this should allow you (as a member of St. James) to stay fairly well informed with your faith family! Other communication will still be sent out (emails, bulletins, announcements, etc.) but this will allow you to stay connected in another way without checking your email! Please follow us if you’re able!
UPPER ROOM BOOKS – If anyone would like an Upper Room devotional book, please email Jen at stjamesoffice@verizon.net. If I get a request I will the mail the book to you. The September / October books are available now.
ANNOUNCEMENTS from Roz Presby:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS for 9/27/2020:
OFFERING – You may mail or drop off your offering to St. James Presbyterian Church at 1425 Orrs Bridge Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. You may also give using the Give Plus Mobile app or scan the QR code with your smartphone to begin the online giving process. A link to online giving can also be found on our church website at https://stjames-presby.org/. Please note that 2% of your online/app donation will go to processing fees and not to the church. Therefore, the church would prefer if you are able to have your bank send a check or mail your offering directly to the church.
MINI GOLF OUTING – St. James friends, come on out to Rich Valley Golf Course (227 Rich Valley Rd, Mechanicsburg) on Saturday, October 3rd at 2:00 pm for some COVID-friendly miniature golf! Contact Helen Cooke at 717-460-3969 with any questions.
NEW MISSION OPPORTUNITY FOR ST. JAMES – We have signed up for dropping off a “Dinner: for Carlisle CARES Shelter Monday 9/21. We are looking ST James members to sign up for a portions of the meal. The menu will be meatball subs and sides. We will need rolls, 2-3 side dishes, and two people to make enough meatballs in sauce for 15 people each. They serve about 30 men, women, and children a meal at the shelter. Meals are new at CARES due to concerns over The potential risks of COVID 19. Residents do not have to travel across town to another homeless agency if meals are contributed. St James ”Be the Bridge” zoom group has contributed two meals recently. This time we would like your help! St James members can prepare their contributions at home and will need to drop them off at the church between 3 and 4 pm on 9/21. One volunteer will then deliver the meal to Carlisle for everyone. Please contact Carol McNulty carolmcnulty@comcast.net to volunteer a dinner item or for more information.
NEW STUDY IN WEDNESDAY SMALL GROUP – The Wednesday Night Small Group starts this Wednesday at 7 p.m. We will discuss I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown. This memoir takes a look at a Black woman’s experience as a Christian and examines her interactions with American schools, professional spaces, and places of worship, providing insights on how to deal with microaggressions and blatant racism. If you are interested in joining the small group, we meet on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Please send Steve Grubb an e-mail at Stevengrubb@comcast.net to be added to the list for Zoom invitations. Please purchase a copy of the book at a local bookseller or on-line retailer like Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Christianbook.com. Please consider joining our group! The discussion is deep and the impact is real. Here are some comments from group members who participated in the Be the Bridge book study:
Bridges connect many things… including people. I did not know I needed to work on my bridge building until I read the book Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison. It is an inspirational and informative look at racial injustice in our nation – past and present. This book has transformed my daily interaction with people of color in amazingly positive ways. But more than that, it challenges me, you and everyone to be the bridge builders for healing of the world and the glory of God.
-Sue Foster
Here is the Syllabus for the I’m Still Here study:
Week 1 (9/16): Introduction, Chapters 1, 2
Week 2: Chapters 3,4, 5
Week 3: Chapters 6, 7
Week 4: Chapters 8, 9
Week 5: Chapters 10, 11, 12
Week 6: Chapters 13, 14 and Afterword
SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE – St. James is currently improving our social media usage in order to let everyone know all of the amazing things that happen at and through St. James! If you haven’t yet, please follow us on Facebook and our newly created Instagram! (St.James_Presby)
We will be posting about everything that is happening around the church and this should allow you (as a member of St. James) to stay fairly well informed with your faith family! Other communication will still be sent out (emails, bulletins, announcements, etc.) but this will allow you to stay connected in another way without checking your email! Please follow us if you’re able!
UPPER ROOM BOOKS – If anyone would like an Upper Room devotional book, please email Jen at stjamesoffice@verizon.net. If I get a request I will the mail the book to you. The September / October books are available now.
ANNOUNCEMENTS for 9/20/2020:
OFFERING – You may mail or drop off your offering to St. James Presbyterian Church at 1425 Orrs Bridge Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. You may also give using the Give Plus Mobile app or scan the QR code with your smartphone to begin the online giving process. A link to online giving can also be found on our church website at https://stjames-presby.org/. Please note that 2% of your online/app donation will go to processing fees and not to the church. Therefore, the church would prefer if you are able to have your bank send a check or mail your offering directly to the church.
NEW MISSION OPPORTUNITY FOR ST. JAMES – We have signed up for dropping off a “Dinner: for Carlisle CARES Shelter Monday 9/21. We are looking ST James members to sign up for a portions of the meal. The menu will be meatball subs and sides. We will need rolls, 2-3 side dishes, and two people to make enough meatballs in sauce for 15 people each. They serve about 30 men, women, and children a meal at the shelter. Meals are new at CARES due to concerns over The potential risks of COVID 19. Residents do not have to travel across town to another homeless agency if meals are contributed. St James ”Be the Bridge” zoom group has contributed two meals recently. This time we would like your help! St James members can prepare their contributions at home and will need to drop them off at the church between 3 and 4 pm on 9/21. One volunteer will then deliver the meal to Carlisle for everyone. Please contact Carol McNulty carolmcnulty@comcast.net to volunteer a dinner item or for more information.
NEW STUDY IN WEDNESDAY SMALL GROUP – The Wednesday Night Small Group starts this Wednesday at 7 p.m. We will discuss I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown. This memoir takes a look at a Black woman’s experience as a Christian and examines her interactions with American schools, professional spaces, and places of worship, providing insights on how to deal with microaggressions and blatant racism. If you are interested in joining the small group, we meet on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Please send Steve Grubb an e-mail at Stevengrubb@comcast.net to be added to the list for Zoom invitations. Please purchase a copy of the book at a local bookseller or on-line retailer like Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Christianbook.com. Please consider joining our group! The discussion is deep and the impact is real. Here are some comments from group members who participated in the Be the Bridge book study:
Bridges connect many things… including people. I did not know I needed to work on my bridge building until I read the book Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison. It is an inspirational and informative look at racial injustice in our nation – past and present. This book has transformed my daily interaction with people of color in amazingly positive ways. But more than that, it challenges me, you and everyone to be the bridge builders for healing of the world and the glory of God.
-Sue Foster
Here is the Syllabus for the I’m Still Here study:
Week 1 (9/16): Introduction, Chapters 1, 2
Week 2: Chapters 3,4, 5
Week 3: Chapters 6, 7
Week 4: Chapters 8, 9
Week 5: Chapters 10, 11, 12
Week 6: Chapters 13, 14 and Afterword
SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE – St. James is currently improving our social media usage in order to let everyone know all of the amazing things that happen at and through St. James! If you haven’t yet, please follow us on Facebook and our newly created Instagram! (St.James_Presby)
We will be posting about everything that is happening around the church and this should allow you (as a member of St. James) to stay fairly well informed with your faith family! Other communication will still be sent out (emails, bulletins, announcements, etc.) but this will allow you to stay connected in another way without checking your email! Please follow us if you’re able!
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY – WEATHER PERMITTING – Join the fellowship committee for a “Walk in the Park” at Adams Ricci today, after church. After entering the park off Magaro Road, make the first left and drive around the playground to the parking lot. You will see a pavilion where we will be meeting. The nail museum is located on the path above the pavilion. The paved path is just a little over a mile. Enjoy the butterfly garden, check out the caboose and new railroad crossing signage at the south entrance to the park, watch people playing pickleball, tennis, basketball and bocce ball. There could also be lacrosse, football, soccer, volleyball or baseball being played on the many athletic fields at the park. There will be children playing at the playground(s). Pay attention to the beautiful sculpture at the entrance to the park. The young at heart can walk the steep trail down to the creek. It is possible to keep social distance between you and your St. James friends and get some exercise and fresh air!
UPPER ROOM BOOKS – If anyone would like an Upper Room devotional book, please email Jen at stjamesoffice@verizon.net. If I get a request I will the mail the book to you. The September / October books are available now.
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Update to Online Giving: 4 options
Please note that 2% of your online/app donation will go to processing fees and not to the church. Therefore, the church would prefer if you are able to have your bank send a check or mail your offering directly to the church.
- Blessed Givers, you may mail or drop off your offering to St. James Presbyterian Church at 1425 Orrs Bridge Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
2. A link to online giving can also be found on this website under Online Giving.
3. You may also give using the QR code with your smartphone to begin the online giving process.
4. You may also give using the Give Plus Mobile app.
Please click on the links below for directions.
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