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      Greetings St. James!

Greetings St. James,

February is a month of mixed emotions for me.  It is marked with the celebration of Shrove Tuesday where the community along with the members of St. James share fellowship with the eating of pancakes followed immediately by Ash Wednesday signifying the start of Lent, a very somber time period of the year.  

I have always viewed Lent as a time for purposeful, deep reflection on my personal walk with Christ.  Questioning whether or not I am living up to the potential that God has intended for me. Questioning if I am truly listening, hearing God's intentions and not my own.  Questioning if I am willing to make the sacrifice?  I would like to invite the parishioners of St. James to ask themselves whether St. James is living up to the potential that God has intended for St. James?  

Please reflect on the mission statement for St. James as you think about the future of St. James.  What role do you see yourself playing in the development and implementation of Christ's work in the coming year.

Our mission at St. James' Episcopal Church is to proclaim the Kingdom of God.
We will strive for a loving, Christ-centered community which will accept all people.
We hope to be a Christian witness in the Fergus Falls community by caring for a person's mind, body and soul.
Our help in all we endeavor is from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

VESTRY CORNER
The St. James Vestry met on Feb. 17th. Highlights from the meeting are as follows:

    · Mike Nelson presented a proposal for organ repairs.

    · Jeffrey James Caswell discussed stove options.

    · The Vestry approved a request from Etsuko Schulenberg to use the old purple pall to make a new frontal for the altar.

    · A discretionary fund was established for the Senior Warden to use as needed.

    · Kristin discussed options to open St. James for groups in town in need of a place to meet.

    · Dave Schneider will present a character drama of Peter at the service on March 7th.

    · Dana Emery has agreed to conduct a Passover Supper.

    · Discussion was held regarding painting or hanging the mission statement in the church.

    · A meeting with The Rev. Neysa Ellgren will be held on Wed. April 14th at 6:00pm.

    · The Vestry decided to establish a supply priest contract.

· Beginning Experience will be using the church on Thursday evenings from March 18 through the end of May.

 

        

 

 

 

WARDENS - VESTRY-CHURCH OFFICES

Vestry:
Senior Warden -Kristin Tuel (218) 998-7660
Junior Warden- Roger Harty

Vestry Members:
 Carrie Beithon, Sandy Richards, Paul Beithon, Cheryl Rose Proffit, Karen Thernell

Vestry Meeting:
 Third Wednesday at 4:30pm PM              

Treasurer:                                                                                      
Carrie Beithon                                     

Secretary:
 Carrie Beithon

 Sexton:
 Carrie Beithon

Organist:
Deborah Embretson

Christian Education:
Kris Bauer

Youth Coordinator:
Sandy Richards

Altar Guild:
Etsuko Schulenberg

Church Growth:
Cheryl Rose Proffit

Outreach:
Cindy Thernell

Episcopal Church Women (ECW):
Edna Hermes, President

Delegate Diocesan Convention:
Llew Adams- Alternate Kris Bauer

Caring Committee:
 Etsuko Schulenberg, Paul Beithon, Judy Clark and Cheryl Proffit