St. James' Episcopal Church An Episcopal presence since 1882! St. James' Mission Statement |
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St. James' Episcopal Church An Episcopal presence since 1882! St. James' Mission Statement |
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St. James’ Episcopal Church A Community of Faith |
It is weekend of July 4 – Independence Day. This is a time for celebrating our country’s heritage and spending time with our families and friends. Come to worship at St. James and give thanks for the freedom we enjoy that so many have sacrificed to uphold.
I am grateful for the presence of Fr. George and Pastor Don at St. James. We are so fortunate to have them and to be able to hear their inspiring messages on Sunday mornings.
It is because of the continued service of priests in retirement that it is possible for small churches like ours, who do not have a Rector to continue to function and thrive while in transition.
The diocese also is in transition. For example some are proposing asking the Diocese to rethink its budget by adjusting the ACG. The ACG is the portion of a church’s operating expenses that are paid to the diocese for its operation.
There is a proposal to reduce the Diocesan Budget by 15% while preserving programs and staff that directly benefit congregations such as canon missioners and the Department of Indian Work.
Discussion is going on in Regions, and in individual groups as the Diocese works out its’ 2009 Budget.
The annual church picnic will be held at my home on Little Pleasant Lake on Sunday July 20. Worship will be Morning Prayer at the church at 10:30 a.m. The picnic will follow the service – we will aim to begin eating by 12:30 . The church will provide the meat, buns and beverages. Please bring a dish to share. You are very welcome and I hope you can make it.
Llew
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. BCP Prayers of the people - Form IV
Please note: If you would like to receive the newsletter by email, please let us know by emailing the church email
address, stjames@prtel.com.
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Happy Birthday… July 3 – Amy Huber July 9 – Etsuko Schulenberg
July 13 – Melanie Wahl July 17 – Dana Samuelson July 26 –
Sue Beithon
Happy Anniversary… July 22 – George & Etsuko Schulenberg
Prayer Concerns: Saxon, Paula, Audrey, Judy, Sandi, Teresa, Jean, Kris, Robbie, Bruce, Fr. Harvey & Marjorie, LuAnn, all service men and women serving at home and abroad, St. James and Emmanuel in their mission together.
* Wednesday July 9 - 5:15pm Vestry * Tuesday June 15 – Get recipes to Cindy Thernell for cookbook!
* Wednesday July 16 – Prayer, Praise, & Fellowship with the Uff da Mountain Boys
* Sunday July 20 – Church Picnic at Llew Adam’s home on Little Pleasant Lake
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
July 6–
8 Pentecost
July 13 –
9 Pentecost
July 20 –
10 Pentecost
July 27 –
11 Pentecost
CELEBENT
Rev. Dr. Don Peterson
Rev. George Schulenberg
Cheryl Proffit
Rev. Dr. Don Peterson
LEM
Steve Lipson
Kris Bauer
Carrie Beithon
Paul Beithon
LECTOR
Roger Harty
Cindy Thernell
Karen Thernell
Judy Clark
ACOLYTE(S)
Trish Lipson
Tim Lipson
Tim Lipson
Saxon Enders
Tim Lipson
Stephanie Lipson
ORGANIST
Deborah Embretson
Carol Andstrom
Deborah Embretson
Deborah Embretson
ALTAR ASSIGNMENT
Etsuko Schulenberg
Etsuko Schulenberg
Etsuko Schulenberg
Etsuko Schulenberg
ALTAR FLOWERS
Gerald Frick
Llew Adams
The Schulenbergs
Open
USHERS
Dic Pickett
David Lipson
Paul Beithon
Saxon Enders
Dic Pickett
David Lipson
Paul Beithon
Saxon Enders
News – Cheryl Proffit
Watch the local newspaper for articles pertaining to St. James.
We are participating in a Craft and Bake Sale at the mall in November. Please
consider adding your crafts or baked goods to this event. More information will
be coming…..get your crafts together!
If you have any post photos or items of interest about St. James’ history,
please call Cheryl at 731-1776 or send them to Cheryl at 24089 Aurdal River
Rd., Fergus Falls.
Please join us for the “Praise, Prayer, and Fellowship” with the
Uff da Mountain Boys on Wed. July 16th at 7:00pm. We had such a great time in
June with them….we wanted to do it again!! We will enjoy an evening of
prayer and music and follow-up with goodies and coffee in the undercroft.
MS Walk Update – Linda Waring
The St. James Saints and Friends once again participated in the annual walk to raise funds for the Minnesota MS Society. We’d like to thank all of you who helped in any way by walking and/or donating. May 4, 2008 was a glorious day and we were able to raise over $30,000 locally. Over 9000 people walked here in Minnesota, 147 of those were here in Fergus Falls.
The team consisted of Jeff Lien, Trudy Hermann, Dave & Linda Waring, Kris & Robin Werner and daughters Alise & Emily. We hope we can recruit a few more of you next year. Save the first Sunday in May! Thanks to all of you!
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Church Family News… Here & There by Trudy Hermann
The St. James family gives thanks to the Rev. Don Peterson and the Rev. George Schulenberg for their ministry the past month and to Deb Embretson, Carol Andstrom, and Carrie Beithon for their music.
Dana Samuelson announced that he would be in Wisconsin for the next month visiting his dad.
Sympathy is extended to the Rev. Steve Schaitberger family for the loss of Margaret who left to be with her Lord. Sympathy, also, to Jinna Mathieson and family whose daughter, Kerry Banks, passed away in June after an extended illness. We also extend our sympathy to Sue (Novak) Block’s family with the loss of Sue’s dad, Fred Christ.
Sunday June 8th was specified as Senior Day at which time special attention was given to Amanda Richards and Mike Tuel who recently graduated from High School.
Fr. George Schulenberg presided at a Memorial Service for May Tell (Mrs. Byron Tell) on June 27th at St. James Church. The Tells were former members of St. James.
A recent insert in the Sunday bulletin contained an urgent request for a donation to be sent for Midwest flood victims via the Episcopal Relief and Development Office.
On June 22nd, following the Sunday service, Judy Clark gave a presentation relating to Rev. Sandi Holmberg’s recent presentation on spiritual gifts. Judy would like members of St. James to continue the discussion on ways to recognize and use these ‘gifts’.
Cheryl Proffit and Cindy Thernell are co-chairs to promote activities for St. James’ Outreach. Please take note of St. James news items in the Friday Religion section of the local newspaper.
Please contribute to the church cookbook that Cindy Thernell is putting together!
On June 14th, in coordination with Fergus’ Summerfest, members of St. James gave free ice cream sundaes to all that came…..about 150 attended. The church was open to anyone that wished to see the inside.
Mike Tuel and the Otter golfers made news over the spring. Mike attended the state golf tournament. He got a hole-in-one! This was Mike’s third state tournament. Congrats Mike!
Church Family News…cont.
On June 18th, the Uff da Mountain Boys were here to offer their music in a “Prayer, Praise, and Fellowship” evening. Refreshments were served following the service. The event was well attended. Another event with the Uff da Mountain Boys will be held on Wed. July 16th.
Judy & David Emery recently became grandparents to Bethany Johanna, born to John & Mandy Danielson of Rothsay.
A July wedding is planned for Sara Tuel, daughter of Dennis & Kristin Tuel, to Michael Duffy of Bloomington , MN . Best Wishes to Sara & Michael!
“The fruit of silence is prayer. The fruit of prayer is faith. The fruit
of faith is love. The fruit of love is service. The fruit of service is peace.”
—Mother Teresa
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Praise, Prayer, & Fellowship With the Uff da Mountain Boys
Wednesday July 16th 7:00pm
St. James Episcopal Church|
On Lake Alice
Let’s praise God through prayer & music and enjoy some refreshments & fellowship!
Bring a friend or two!
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Trollwood Park, Fargo.
July 17-19, 22-27, and 29-August 3, 2008 at 8:30 PM
This musical is based on the “coat of many colors” story of Joseph
in the Bible. It is written by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice. The music is
wonderful, and the tone of the musical is light and playful.
General admission and reserved seating available.
General Admission: $12.50/Adults, $10.50/Seniors and Students, $7.50/Children
12 and Under. General admission tickets also available at area Hornbacher’s
Foods Stores or at http://www.fargostuff.com.
Reserved Seating: $37.00/VIP (front row), $19.00, $17.00, and $15.00
We’d like to get a group from St. James to attend. Please contact Sandy Richards if you are interested!
ST. JAMES COOKBOOK!
Cindy Thernell is putting a cookbook together of your favorite recipes or your friend’s favorite recipes – “St. James Episcopal Church Community Cookbook.” It will be a fundraiser for St. James Outreach. You can e-mail recipes to Cindy at cktmoose2002@yahoo.com, or give them to her on Sunday, or mail them to her address, 721 Mt. Faith in Fergus Falls. Please have your recipes in by JULY 15th!! It will make a great gift when it is done!
What attracts people to church?
Why do people select a particular church? A convenient location? Yes. A good
speaker in the pulpit? Yes. Inspiring music? Yes. An attractive building? Yes.
But a more essential element in attracting visitors, newcomers and prospective members is friendliness — both in the pew and throughout the community. Where there is a warm, dynamic congregation with an enthusiasm that’s contagious, visitors will usually be found, and will return.
A church can buy many advantages with money, such as nice buildings, trained
leadership, effective advertising and an abundance of supplies for spiritual
and social use. But old-fashioned friendliness, of which the world is sorely
in need, can’t be purchased with money. It comes only from the hearts
of dedicated people who love God and enjoy helping others feel at home in their
church.