Youth Group News

Treasure Hunters &�Jr/Sr High:

TODAY!!

Coming Soon. . .� First� Fruits� Sunday,� February� 3rd!�We celebrate the first Sunday of each month as First Fruits Sunday. Thanks to all who already bring in non-

perishable food items. Let’s put our faith into action, and care for & feed

our hungry neighbors.

St� James� Bookies:� January’s book is “The Magic Strings of Frankie Pesto” by Mitch Albom. Come join us Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday,

February 3rd February 3rd February 3rd February 3rd after the 10:30 service at Panera Bread, 1707 W.

Warner Road, Tempe.

Art� in� the� Park!� A Tempe Public Art project called “Random Acts of Kindness . . .” will be displayed at an Art in the Park event on April 6th, 4-

8 pm, at nearby Goodwin Park. This project seeks to recognize the power

of a simple, random act of kindness - and the success of the project relies on the citizens of Tempe! Community neighbors can participate by writing stories of kindnesses that have been bestowed upon them on prepared

cards. These cards will then be displayed during the April event. Visitors

can randomly choose a “kindness” card – then pay it forward by

performing an equal act of kindness for someone else. In preparation for

April, join artist Ann Morton right here at St. James on Sunday, February Sunday, February Sunday, February Sunday, February

10th10th10th10th after both services for coffee hour so you can contribute your special

story of kindness to the project.

Why� We� Do� What� We� DO: meets Sunday, February 10th Sunday, February 10th Sunday, February 10th Sunday, February 10th in the Library

after the 10:30 worship service! All are welcome.

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone.

- 1 Corinthians 12:4-5

Ministry Opportun�ies Refugee� Ministries:� Pat Maybee is working with the Episcopal Border Ministry on assisting refugee families to transition legally into

the US. Donations may be dropped off during office hours, Monday

- Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm. Please prePlease prePlease prePlease pre----sort your items and place in sort your items and place in sort your items and place in sort your items and place in

the labelled boxes.the labelled boxes.the labelled boxes.the labelled boxes. Thanks for all your support.

St.� James� Monthly� Outreach� to our hungry neighbors: Please sign up for our next service evening at the Halle Center for WomenHalle Center for WomenHalle Center for WomenHalle Center for Women, beginning at 5 pm and ending about 6:30 pm, 5 pm and ending about 6:30 pm, 5 pm and ending about 6:30 pm, 5 pm and ending about 6:30 pm, Friday, February Friday, February Friday, February Friday, February

8th8th8th8th.... The address is 3424 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ

85008. There are 7 spots available. Thank you!

Check It Out! �Please�pick�up�yOur�2019�Offering�Envelopes� from the table in the Narthex. Please put your name on your envelope especially if especially if especially if especially if

giving cash. giving cash. giving cash. giving cash. 2018 Contribution Statements will be emailed next

week.

What's Happening at St. James?

We’re Getting Ready to. . .

vacation Bible School

June 9 - 13 It won’t be long before summer is here and we’re hosting our annual

Vacation Bible School. This year we’ll be exploring Africa! At Roar, kids

explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them

through this wild life.

One of the best parts about Roar VBS — award-winning music! This year

the kids will be making African drums and we need your help. We will be We will be We will be We will be

collecting coffee cans and oatmeal containerscollecting coffee cans and oatmeal containerscollecting coffee cans and oatmeal containerscollecting coffee cans and oatmeal containers over the next few months.

Please bring them and put them in the “ROAR” box! Thanks!

Around the Commun�y

CFFA� (Christian� Formation� For� All)� Today we continue our series Journeys with Jesus in the Bible. We meet between worship

services in the library! Walk with us! Susan+

Godly�Play�meets in the Nursery, 10 to 11 am. All welcome!

The� Church� Office� will� be� closed� Monday, January 21st Monday, January 21st Monday, January 21st Monday, January 21st in

observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Centering� Prayer� on Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday from 3:15 to 3:45 pm in the

Sanctuary. All are welcome. Bring a friend!

Women’s� Bible� Study� on WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday from 4:00 to 5:30 pm in

the Sanctuary. All women welcome!

Wednesday� Healing� Service� at 5:30 pm in the Library/Chapel. Find an oasis of God’s love and healing at our mid-week service

with Holy Communion, prayers and anointing for healing.

Men’s� Group:� Thursday, January 24th Thursday, January 24th Thursday, January 24th Thursday, January 24th at 11:30 am at Biscuit’s,

4623 E. Elliot Road, Phoenix (SW corner of 48th & Elliot).

Men’s� Bible� Study� Group: Our study continues Thursday’sThursday’sThursday’sThursday’s at

6:30 pm at the Huls’ residence in Scottsdale. All men are invited!

We’ll begin a new stage in our journey of well-being by starting

our walk to Jerusalem on January 27th, following Jesus’ journey

to the cross and ending with our resurrection celebrations of

Easter. We’ll be traveling a different route to complete our 7450

miles from Tempe to Jerusalem in just 12 weeks, with lots of

interesting stops along the way! Keep your walking shoes and

your bicycles ready to go! Join our Jerusalem Journey!

Sunday, January 27thSunday, January 27thSunday, January 27thSunday, January 27th after the 10:30 service

Don’t forget to sign up for the luncheon afterwards!