This week's news
This week’s calendar
Sunday - Pentecost 10
Holy Eucharist I 8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist II 9:30 a.m.
Monday
Food addiction group 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m.
Audit Committee 10:00 a.m.
Recovery group 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Knitters' group 11:30 a.m.
Thursday
Yoga class 3:30 p.m.
Bible study 7:30 p.m.
Sunday - Pentecost 11
Holy Eucharist I 8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist II 9:30 a.m.
Announcements
Growing in faith
BIBLE STUDY: Faced with deep division in our society, the Epistle of James offers comfort and direction for us and our community in these times of trial and temptation. Please join us on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Webster room as we explore the letter of James. This brief letter will be an excellent opportunity for all to learn about Bible study, and in the process hopefully gain some wisdom to better live our lives with joy.
Morning Prayer: There will be a service of Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
Building Relationships
LUNCH BUNCH: The Lunch Bunch will hold their August get-together at Spuntino's Restaurant in St. James (Rte. 25A) on Tuesday, August 29, at 12:30 p.m. Speak to Fjeril Deal to make your reservation.
Serving
FOOD PANTRY: August is St. James' month to staff the Food Pantry. Three people are needed each day. There are still several days where more coverage is necessary. Please sign up on the calendar at the back of the church at the 8 a.m. service or during coffee hour after the 9:30 a.m. service. The Pantry is located at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Smithtown.
The Food Pantry is currently in need of peanut butter, jelly, tomato sauce, canned fruit and juice. Donations can be left in the cart in the hallway to the right of the pulpit.
BLOOD DRIVE: There is a blood shortage emergency. St. James United Methodist Church is holding a Blood Drive on Thursday, August 24 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The church is located at 532 Moriches Road in St. James. If you are able to help, please see the information on the flyer at the back of the church.
THANK YOU to Chris and Anita Sequino for delivering the baby items for St. John's Episcopal Hospital to the Bay Shore pick-up site this past week.
Other Announcements
ALTAR FLOWERS: There are openings for sponsoring the altar flowers during the next few months. If you would like to celebrate a special event, give thanks for your blessings, or remember a loved one please contact the office during the week. The cost of the flowers is $35.00.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: The office will be closed on Fridays through September 1. Regular hours of 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. will be in effect Monday through Thursday.
