Inside this issue

Worship ............... ……1

Discipleship .......... ……1-3

Fellowship ............ ……4

Volunteerism ....... …...5-7

Presbyterian Women...8

Forget Me Not List…… 8

Pastoral Letter……...… 9

Faith Point

Fellowship…………….10, 11

150th Celebration…..12, 13

Picture Schedule……. 14

Announcements……..15

Employment…………. 15, 16

Stewardship………….. 16, 17

Sermonic Journey…… 18

Order of Worship……. 19

Saint James

Presbyterian Church

820 Ross Avenue,

Greensboro, NC

336-273-6658

www.stjamespresby.org

Saint James April Informer WORSHIP

Mid-week Prayer Service is held every Wednesday at 12:30pm. Come out and join the teams listed below for prayer ad devotion. Teams responsible for leading weekly mid-day services during April are listed below.

April 6th Estelle Eaton Circle

April 13th Monday Morning Bible Study

April 20th Grace Brown Circle

April 27th Faith Point Board Members

DISCIPLESHIP

Milk & Honey Cafe-Join us for a hot breakfast on Sunday’s in the Milk & Honey Café located in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to come and enjoy a meal between 9:30am—10:45am for a donation of $5.00.

Sunday School “Get Connected”-All are invited to join us for Sun-day School on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am following the 8 am Ex-press worship service. Come with expectant hearts prepared to en-joy great fellowship, great Christian education and a great way to start your week! There are classes for all ages that serve to strength-en and build up our relationship with God.

John Erwin-Adult Class meets in Classrooms 1 & 2. The study for the Spring is from the Present Word Curriculum. For the month of April, the focus topic is “Restorative Faith.”

April 3 Renewed Health Luke 7:1-10

April 10 A Reversal of Shame Luke 7:36-50

April 17 A Sound Mind Luke 8:26-36

April 24 A Family Reunion Luke 15:11-24

The Gathering-Youth Class meets in the Nydia Room. All youth ages 5 to 18 years old are welcome to come join this exciting Bible study that uses fresh and creative ways to learn and study God’s word.

Spread the Word

Purchase tapes or CDs every Sunday

for $5.

Connect with us on Facebook & Twitter

facebook.com/stjamespresby

Click on the “like”

tab.

Get updates and join the dialogue on

Twitter use hashtags #SJPC

and #SentConversations

What's on your

mind?

DISCIPLESHIP continued Radicals For Christ-Adult Class meets in the 1st section of the fel-

lowship hall. Join us as we explore the Bible in relation to current

issues both in our personal lives and in the world. We encourage

open, interactive discussion in a non-judgmental environ-

ment. During the month of April we will continue our study from

the book Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

by David Platt. In this study we are reminded of how Jesus said his

followers would actually live and what their new lifestyle would

actually look like. It’s about becoming authentic in our Discipleship

as followers of Jesus Christ. We are challenged to consider with an

open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultur-

al preferences. All are welcome. If you would like to join this

study contact Elder Paula Graves or Deacon Gloria Tatum-Wade to

request a copy of the book.

Monday Morning Bible Study-all are welcome to join us as we

come together on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. to study God’s

Word.

The Essie B. Meares Circle will meet Saturday at noon, April 16,

2016 at the church in rooms 1&2. Bible Study will be led by Julia

Ruth Richmond and Fredrica Sayles will host. All members are

urged to attend and visitors/new members are invited.

- Elder Julia Ruth Richmond, Moderator

The meeting of the Sara Barber Circle will be hosted by Burnise

Watkins, on April 3rd at 4:00 pm at the home of Melba Brown. 405

Hobbs Rd. Lesson eight, The Hospitality of Living Water – Compas-

sion, will be led by Evelyn Donnell. The scripture is John 4:1-30, 39

-42; Acts 2:44-47. Visitors are welcome.

- Linda Adams

Spread the Word

Saint James WiFi

Password:

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no space)

May 2016 Informer

Deadline -Tuesday, April 26th 12 noon

DISCIPLESHIP continued The Grace Brown Circle will meet on Saturday, April 16th. We will

gather for lunch at 12:00 noon at the Golden Corral at Lawndale, then

hold our meeting and Bible study at the church at 1:30pm. Hostesses

are Barbara Chavis and Marsha Knox. Marsha Knox will lead the dis-

cussion of lesson 7, Streams of Mercy - Forgiveness.

- Deborah Pelli

Marie Florance Presbytettes—The Presbytettes will not hold their

Circle meeting in April due to numerous scheduling conflicts. Please

check the May Informer for our next meeting date.

- Ina Siler, Moderator

Report from “Putting Feet to Faith” Retreat

On Saturday March 5, forty-three Saint James members gathered at

the Piney Lake facility to discuss the book, Missional Renaissance:

Changing the Scorecard for the Church, by Reggie McNeal, and to med-

itate on what it means to be a missional church and “sent” people as

mandated by scripture. The retreat was facilitated by Mona Edwards,

a member of our congregation and founder of Lift Coaching and Con-

sulting. She was assisted by our Elders who led the participants in

small group discussions. Some of the definitions shared on becoming

more missional included moving the church to an external, kingdom

building focus, and viewing it as a way of life. It was noted by our

Pastor that the missional focus is aligned with St. James’ Strategic Plan developed in 2008.

Following interaction from the small groups, attendees were asked to identify key activities

that the congregation could initiate in the next few months to become more missional as

defined by McNeal in his book. As a result of this exercise, the following items were identi-

fied: 1) Assess current activities for impact, 2) Revitalize the Community Garden by partner-

ing with local universities and other agencies, 3) Encourage greater community outreach

efforts from ministries, and 4) Revitalize the Adopt-A-School project. A follow-up commit-

tee led by the Ministry Team, Elders Amryl Ward and Sharon Smiley, was created to discuss

“next steps” and to develop an implementation plan. To date, the committee has held one

meeting, and will share its final report with the congregation upon completion. All mem-

bers are strongly encouraged to read the book if they have not done so, and can obtain a

copy by contacting Elder Paula Graves.

Fellowship

On behalf of Donald Miller (Greensboro, NC) and the Miller family (Markham, IL), we would like to warm-ly thank the St. James Presbyterian Church family and ministries for your outpouring of condolences, cards and prayers during our loss of my brother, Gregory Miller (Chicago, IL). A very special and meaningful thank you to Pastor Moffett, who actually took the time to call my mother, Mrs. Larcene Miller, as well as, send a letter on be-half of St. James Presbyterian Church to my mother’s Pastor, Reverend An-thony Frazier of St. John Missionary

Baptist Church. To all, your love and support is very much appreciated. - Donald Miller

Thanks — Thank you, my church family for the flowers, calls, cards, the helping hands, the laughter and prayers during my un-expected illness. The memories of your kindness will forever be etched in my heart. - Ina Siler

With Love

Thanks—Thank you for the many ex-pressions of love, kindness, prayer and support shown during this time of be-reavement. May you all be blessed abun-dantly. - Andrea and David Russell

Thanks—Thank you for the plant that was sent during my brief confinement at home. - Trustee Harold Cundiff

Thanks— To Rev. Moffett, Inspirational Choir, Essie B. Meares Circle, Presbyteri-an Women, Stephen Ministry and Friends: Thanks so much for the outpour-ing of love, potted plant, cards, financial support, visits and other acts of kindness during my illness and period of recupera-tion. I am so proud to be a member of such a loving and caring Church family. - Glenice Robinson

With Love

VOLUNTEER!

Message & a Meal is growing and needs your help! On Easter Sunday, 90 persons were served a hot meal and were given information about healthcare. Our guests include individuals, as well as, families with children. The word is getting out and volunteers are needed every Sunday!

To sign up,

go to www.stjamespresby.org Click "Connect" and then choose

"Schedule M&M Sign Up," Let's continue to touch lives.

Take a look at the growth and impact we

are having in the community!

Members of the congregation are re-

minded to contribute supplies to our

adopted school, Falkener Elementary

School. A collection box can be found in

the church narthex. Among the items

needed are: Pencils, pencil sharpeners,

paperclips, dry erase

markers, copy paper, guided reading

books, and gift cards from Scholastic

Books. We encourage your intentional

prayers for the teachers and students of

our adopted school, as well as, offerings

of emotional support and encourage-

ment to the teachers whenever possi-

ble.

Saint James Adopts Falkener Elementary

date guests appoint-

ments

volun-

teers

03/06 51 1 21

03/13 64 0 19

03/20 50 6 10

03/27 90 0

(4 referrals)

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1 Peter 4:10 reminds us to “use whatever gift you have received to serve others.” Let us

serve one another this year! The Stewardship Committee encourages each of you to get

involved and volunteer your time to serve our church and community this year. If your tal-

ent fits one of the needs listed below, we invite you to share God’s gift with the ministry

indicated by calling the church office or those individuals listed below.

Audio Sound Ministry- The Audio/Sound Ministry, which is responsible for enhancing the

sound generated during Sunday services, as well as all other special services, is actively

seeking new members. Our major responsibilities revolve around using the sound board

to maximize the quality of each microphone output and to record all applicable parts of

the service.

Faith Point Fellowship Board (formerly Campus Ministry)- is looking for committed per-

sons who enjoy working with and supporting college students and young adults.

Contact: Elder Paula Pierce at 443-253-7391.

Evangelism Team is seeking volunteers- Do You Have Creativity, a Great Smile, Willing-

ness to Speak to Strangers and a Desire to Share God's Love? Join the Evangelism Team!

Men and women of all ages are needed as we build our team to reach out to those who

are yet to come. Sign up by sending your name, email and phone number to lhaw-

kins2011@gmail.com or connect with Elder Jasmine Getrouw-Moore at (402-3903) or

Elder Elmer Legrand at (275-8990).

Handbell Choir- Do you want to bring out that hidden talent to play in a choir? If so, the

Handbell Choir would like to welcome you on board. The group plays from five to seven

times a year for church services. Members may also have the opportunity to perform in a

recital as well as in schools.

Intercessory Prayer Ministry- is in need of prayer warriors that will intercede on behalf of

the church, the needs of its members and community. This ministry is also responsible for

planning Prayer and Healing Services that are held on every fifth Sunday and the imple-

mentation of “Morning Grace” call-in morning prayer/devotional line. Contact: Elder Pau-

la Graves pdg0511@yahoo.com (509-3078), or Deacon Brenda Isaac (288-8740).

VOLUNTEER

Outreach Ministry- Volunteers to serve meals at the Greensboro Urban Ministry, and

persons who are able to drive senior adults to doctor’s visits via the Senior Wheels pro-

gram are needed.

Sunday School- is looking for someone to volunteer as Sunday School Superintendent

and in the church nursery. See page 2 for more details. Contact: Elder Paula Graves

Nursery-volunteers are needed to serve in the Nursery at least one Sunday service per

month. To inquire about this opportunity, please see Elders Paula Graves, Channelle

James or the church office.

Ushers- Persons are needed to serve on the Usher Board.

Video/Media Ministry- Do you like technology, graphics and computers? Visual monitor

team members are needed to join the team and assist in operating PowerPoint slides

and keeping the flow of the worship service. Contact: Elder Lynette Hawkins at

info@stjamespresby.org

Vocalists- Do you enjoy singing? Would you like an opportunity to serve God through

the ministry of song? Contact: Elder Charles Knox

Worship Ministry- A few individuals are needed to set-up & clean up Communion once

a month. Contact: Elders Charles Knox & Angela Knox

Administration

New Session Assignments –

Clerk of Session: Elder Lynette Hawkins

Worship: Elders Angela Knox & Charles Knox

Discipleship: Elders Paula Graves & Channelle James

Fellowship: Elders Timisha Corpening & Eric Hoskins

Evangelism: Elders Jasmine Getrouw-Moore & Elmer Legrand

Ministry (Adults): Elders Sharon Smiley & Amryl Ward

Ministry (Youth): Elders Donna Spinks & Christina Yongue

Personnel: Elder Gretchen Robinson

Stewardship: Elders Daisy Boone & Sandra Wallington

Financial Management Team (FMT): Elders Timisha Corpening & Amryl Ward

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN IN THE CONGREGATION (PWC)

The regular gathering of PWC will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2016, in the

sanctuary. The Lucy Laney Circle is planning an informative and inspiring program in

celebration of the Birthday Offering. All circle moderators are asked to report Birthday

Offerings.

Attention all Women: Plan now to attend the Salem PW Spring Gathering on Saturday,

April 23, 2016, at Parkway Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Copies of the

registration and program schedule are located in the George Simkins Room.

The registration deadline is April 18, 2016. See circle moderators for additional information.

The monthly meeting of the Coordinating Team (CT) of PWC will be held at 5:30 p.m.

on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in classrooms 1& 2. Several items of business are on the agenda.

Thank you,

Marsha Knox, PWC Moderator

FORGET ME NOT ROSTER

Fred D. Avery, Jr. and Gertrude Avery 412 Stewart St., 27401

Emily Goodman (sister of Trustee Fred Peterman) Moses Cone Hospital

Ralph Greenlee Givens Holland Farm, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Brenda Jackson (daughter of Maxine Covington) 6628 W. Broadway Apt. 309, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Marian Kaye Lassiter 1614 Quincy Street, 27401

Hugh Lawrence (brother of Deacon Jean Ellis) 903 Bradley Ave., Tarboro, NC 27886

Hattye Liston Blumenthal Jewish Nursing Center, 3724 Wireless Dr., 27455

Doris Morrison Emeritus Senior Living, Rm. 207, 3823 Lawndale Dr., 27455

Thomas Radcliff Dolan Manor Apts., 2211 Golden Gate Dr.-Apt. 3, 27405

Janie Reid 1409 Minor St., 27406

Annis Sensabaugh 808 Bellaire St., 27406

Lois Small 4713 Meadowcroft Rd., 27406

Cecelia Taylor 704 Julian St., 27406

Erica Ward (granddaughter of Janie Reid) 702 Night Wind Way, Stockbridge GA 30281

Ralph L. Williams (brother of T. Burnise Watkins) Saint Gale Manor, 1411 Lees Chapel Rd., 27405

“Saint James Members Engage in 1039

Sent Moments!”

Beginning Lent and leading up to Easter, members of Saint James were

asked to engage and keep a weekly record of our “sent” moments. Sent mo-

ments are occasions when we intentionally reach out and share the love of

Christ with people beyond our church family and familiar friends. We offered

these sent moments to God on a leaf each Sunday along with our monetary

offering. The leaf was hung on what began as a bare tree in our sanctuary.

On Easter Sunday, I am happy to report, the tree was full of leaves and lit up

with the light of Christ bearing witness to the fact that Saint James church

members engaged in over 1000 sent moments during Lent and Holy Week.

As the sent people of God, believers are responsible for sharing the

Good News of Christ with others. I encourage every member to continue to

engage in sent moments and to reach out to those beyond our church and

familiar friends. Reaching out to others keeps our faith vibrant and our

church alive and relevant. Moreover, sent moments act as a catalyst to the

spreading of the gospel and allow the world to be touched by the love of

Christ. May Christ’ love for us move us to share love with others.

Because of Calvary,

Pastor

Faith Point Fellowship...

...presents Midnight Musical - on Friday, April 15, 10:00 PM at Saint James. This innovative worship service will feature

talented young adults sharing their gifts in the liturgical arts. The service will feature UNC Charlotte's Voices of

Eden, recording artists Envision Gospel Praise Team and Shawanda Lynette, gospel rapper T-Shep, Alpha Phi

Alpha Step Team, spoken word artist Calista Phair, the Polk Duo and our very own Faith Point Praise Team and Dance

Team. William Brown will be our MC. Flyers are in the Narthex with more information.

...presents Skate for Hunger - Faith Point

Fellowship invites you to attend the Skate for

Hunger Fundraiser on Monday, April 25, 6:30 -

8:30 PM at Skateland USA (West). Help bring

awareness to the issue of hunger among

college students in the Triad. The cost is only $5

and covers your skates and admission fee. Any

college student who buys a ticket enters a

raffle to win a $50 gift card for groceries. Invite

family and friends to support this worthy

cause. If you don't want to skate, please

consider making a donation to the

fundraiser. Make your checks out to Saint

James Presbyterian Church and write Skate for

Hunger in the Memo box. Flyers are in the

Narthex with more information.

...presents Thirsty Thursday on Thursday, April 21 at Saint James in the Fellowship Hall. Worship begins at 7:00 PM and dinner is served at 6:15 PM. Young adults ages 18 - 35 and those who are young at heart are invited to attend this dynamic worship service led by Rev. Eustacia Marshall. Need a ride? Call 336-905-2153 by 5:00 PM on Thursday. Childcare will be available for young children. Flyers in the Narthex with more information.

Soul Food Bible Study - Faith Point Fellowship hosts bible study each week at 7:00

PM in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner is served at 6:15 PM. We invite young adults ages

18 - 35 to participate in lively discussions on contemporary issues led by our minister

Rev. Eustacia Marshall. Van service is available if you call 336-905-2153 by 5:00 on

Thursdays. Childcare is also available for young children. Flyers are in the Narthex

with more information.

Connect with Saint James' College Students. Faith Point Fellowship wants to stay

connected to our college students on the "Forget Me Not" List by regularly sending an

Email and/or care package to let them know that we are praying for their success. We

promise not to overwhelm them with messages. If you are related to one of our col-

lege students, please contact Elder Paula Pierce at pfp25@msn.com or 336-333-5347

or Elder Paula Graves at pdg0511@yahoo.com or 336-509-3078.

Please Pray for College Students Returning to Campus:

Brianna J. Booker Virginia State University

Jordan Butler UNC-Greensboro

Chaunci Donnell Winston Salem State University

Micah Funderburk UNC-Prembroke

Jalen Graves GTCC

Lisa Graves Mary Baldwin College,

Staunton, VA

Mia Graves East Carolina University

Ashley Halley Appalachian State University

Fatou Isaac Fayetteville State University

Keenan Jarman UNC-Chapel Hill

Arionna Jones NC A&T State University

Shae Maxwell Conservatory of Recording

Arts & Sciences, Mesa AZ

Taylor McCain UNC-Chapel Hill

Brianna Mercer East Carolina University

Janera Reid East Carolina University

Alexis Robinson UNC-Chapel Hill

Marcus Smallwood UNC-Greensboro

Matthew Watlington NC A&T State University

Lauren Watson UNC-Greensboro

Shelleik Wilson Winston-Salem State

University

150th Anniversary Volunteer Opportunities

In 2017 Saint James Presbyterian Church will celebrate 150 years of worship and service in this community. Our beloved congregation is the third oldest African Ameri-can church in Greensboro and was founded in 1867. Our church neighbors in Southeast Greensboro, Providence Baptist and Saint Matthews United Methodist churches re-spectfully were formed in 1866. Below you will find a list of committees that need your support and participation beginning in January 2016 and extending through December of 2017. Some of the proposed programs and events have chairpersons, and a few committee members while others do not.

We need every able member to volunteer in our planning by prayerfully consider-ing donating your time, gifts and talents to work on at least one of the committees. We need individuals to serve as co-chairpersons. Let us honor and recognize our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for the 150 years of blessings bestowed onto our church and this congregation by participating on a committee below.

Please select a committee and contact Lolita Watkins, Co-Chair 150th Anniversary Cel-ebration at (336) 540-9627 or by e-mail at watkinlc@yahoo.com.

1. Anniversary Prayer Team- Co-Chairs- Terri McKenzie and Gloria Tatum-Wade - The members of this committee will be individuals who can put their faith into action by regularly meeting for prayer beginning in January of 2016 and continuing to meet through 2017 to seek from God direction, resources and provision for our 150th anniver-sary. The Prayer Team is asking you to join us wherever you are each Wednesday at noon in corporate prayer. We are asking for God's divine direction on this endeavor and his grace, goodness, and mercy on each and every participant.

2. Banquet Team- Co-Chairs- Elder Timisha Corpening, Ursula Robinson, and Nick Hayes - Church members serving on this committee will plan our 150th Anniversary Banquet including selection of site, determination of speaker, menu and entertain-ment. (Some work has been done on determining the location of banquet).

3. Revival Team- Co-Chairs- Reverend Dr. Sullivan and Reverend Hamlin - The mem-bers of this committee will develop and plan every aspect of our church revival with Pastor Moffett and the Session.

4. Community Black History Youth Program- Co-Chairs –Charles Burns and Tracey Jar-man - Individuals serving on this committee will provide hands on resources to upper ele-mentary and middle school youth from our church and community on the unique achieve-ments and acts of courage of church members involved in the fight for social justice and the breaking down of racial barriers in our community and across the nation. Event will include Saint James Presbyterian Church Civil Rights Tour, small group activities, documentary film discussions, and SJPC coloring book session for elementary students. Light lunch will be provided. Some planning for this event has taken place.

5. Fundraising Team- Co-Chair – Dr. Vanessa Haygood and Brooke Brown- The focus of this committee is to raise funds for the church and to provide seed money for the anniver-sary programs and events.

6. Saint James Anniversary Moments Team- Honoring Our Heroes & Sheroes- Co-Chair - Mildred Powell The committee will select church members to be recognized for their work in the church and community, contact individuals to obtain photographs and information, and invite family members and friends to the Sunday worship service when their loved ones are recognized. Each church member will receive a certificate of service and appreciation from Reverend Moffett and the church session.

7. 150th Anniversary Golf Tournament Team- Church members will work with the Presby-terian Men to plan their annual golf tournament.

8. 150th Anniversary Special Worship Service Team- Co-Chairs Elder Charles Knox and

Dr. Kim Pemberton - Individuals on this committee will work with Reverend Moffett, to plan a special commemorative worship service to recognize pastors of our church and dedi-cated church members who have made contributions to the church worship experience.

9. Celebration of the Women of Saint James Presbyterian Church Team- Interested church members will work with Presbyterian Women to plan a program to recognize the accom-plishments and achievements of the women of this church.

10. 150th Anniversary Directory Team- Co-Chair Linda Adams - The members of this team will work with Linda Adams to schedule dates for church members and organizations to take pictures and to update the addresses and contact information of all church members. Members will plan the layout of the anniversary directory. A photographer is needed to take pictures of church organizations.

11. Publicity & Community Outreach- Individuals on this committee will market or advertise our 150th anniversary events, collect the names and contact information for special guests to be invited, create media or news releases for radio, television and print media.

12. A graphic designer is needed to create a brand for all of our church documents for the anniversary events.

SAY CHEESE!

Below is the schedule for the 150th Anniversary group pictures which will be taken

on April 17th and 24th. If your leader was unable to make arrangements for you, a

time was assigned. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so that your group can

be assembled. Also, where appropriate, please plan to wear attire or use items

that are in character with your organization: Handbells for the Handbell Choir,

choir robes for choirs, dress attire and pin for deacons, dance outfits for dance

group, mime makeup for mime group, casual clothing for Golden Rays, and so on.

If your group is not listed, please contact Linda Adams, 336-273-4010.

MAKEUPS FOR PORTRAITS If you have not indicated that you want to take your

makeup portrait, please contact the office and leave your name and telephone number. You

may also sign up on the designated sheet located in either the Fellowship Hall, Narthex or

Simpkins Room. The directory committee is desperately trying to include all members.

GROUP PICTURES

April 17TH April 24TH 1:30 Sara Barber Essie B. Meares

1:45 Drama Chancel Choir

2:00 Golden Rays Presbytettes

2:15 Grace Brown Circle Women’s Choir

2:30 S.W.A.M. Inspirational Ensemble

2:45 Media Presbyterian Men

3:00 Deacons New Generation

3:15 Stephen Ministry Presbyterian Women

3:30 W.O.P. Handbell Choir

3:45 Girl Scouts Susan B. Young

4:00 Mime Roxie McNair Circle

4:15 A.D.O.R.E./Message & a Meal Monday Morning Bible Circle

4:30 Elders Mid Week Bible Study

4:45 Trustees Older Adult Ministry

5:00 Lucy Laney Youth Ministry

5:15 N.O.W. Estelle Eaton

5:30 150th Anniversary Committee Estelle Miller

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENT!

The McCain and Robinson families invite our church family

and friends to the graduation ceremony for Taylor McCain and

Alexis Robinson. Alexis and Taylor will graduate from The University of North Carolina

at Chapel Hill on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 9:00 am. The Ceremony will take place on

campus at Kenan Stadium. For additional information contact Vicky McCain or

Ursula Robinson.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR ACT SUMMER CAMP – The Administrative Coor-

dinator of the ACT Summer Camp of Saint James Presbyterian Church has the responsi-

bility for total oversight of the summer camp program. The ideal applicant must have a

Bachelor’s degree and experience working with youth and the Arts. He or she must be

knowledgeable of the Arts, enjoy working with young people of diverse ages, and pos-

sess good communication skills and an appreciation for Christ-centered drama. He or

she must have the ability to juggle multiple priorities, and to plan (determine needs to

be addressed, explore activities to move the program toward its goals, formulate ob-

jectives and strategies to meet program goals). The ideal candidate must adhere to a

budget and work within time constraints. Applications may be obtained by contacting

the church office at 273-6658, or Elder Gretchen Robinson, Chair of Personnel. Inter-

ested persons should submit their completed application and resume to the church

office no later than May 31, 2016. ACT Summer Camp normally begins the end of June

and runs 6 weeks until the end of July. Camp Dates for 2016 would be Monday, June

27 – Friday, July 29th.

ADMINISTRATOR/OFFICE MANAGER - The Administrator/Office Manager is to pro-

vide administrative support as required by the Pastor, as Head of Staff, and to manage

access to the system software of the church. Responsibilities include maintenance of

records, mailing lists, filing system, and timely ordering of supplies; typing reports,

memos, and correspondences as needed; updating and maintaining Member

Information System for the church software system. Continued on next page

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES continued

The candidate must have skills and experience in word processing, desktop

publishing, Internet/e-mail, Excel database management spreadsheet pro-

cessing and the specialized software system of the church. The candidate

must also possess a caring attitude, excellent people skills, flexibility to han-

dle changing needs of the church, and demonstrate a high level of trust and

the ability to maintain integrity of others through strict confidentiality. Appli-

cations may be obtained by contacting the church office at 273-6658, or Elder

Gretchen Robinson, Chair of Personnel. Interested persons should submit

their completed application and resume to the church office no later than

April 30, 2016.

STEWARDSHIP Message and A Meal Saint James seeks to be a sent congregation, reaching

beyond our membership into the community at large, making a difference in

the world. Supported by your financial gifts and service, there are several

ministries that are impacting our community for the better. One such minis-

try is Message and A Meal presented in partnership with our friends at Cone

Health. On Easter Sunday, Message and A Meal reached a new high for serv-

ing meals and sharing healthcare information. We served 90 guests who were

either homeless and/or economically disadvantaged. Our bus picked up two

loads of people, while others walked, rode bicycles or arrived by car. Three

families with children were also present. Our 12 volunteers served well. In

addition to enjoying a hot meal, our guests were able to participate in blood

pressure screening administered by our congregational nurse, Barbara Akins,

affectionately called “Nurse B”. Jamillia, a Cone health representative was on

hand to make appointments for those who needed to see a physician and all

who gathered enjoyed listening to the soulful sounds of music through trum-

peter Mondre Moffett. The guests were so incredibly appreciative for the

meal and health information that a few of the men insisted on

helping the volunteers put away the chairs. This important work in the commu-

nity happens because you give your financial gifts and time serving others on be-

half of Christ. Your giving matters and is making a difference in the lives of oth-

ers. Thank you for all that you do.

We encourage your continued financial gifts and time. If you are not al-

ready doing so, please follow the biblical mandate of tithing or giving 10% of

your income to the work and witness of the church. The tithe is the biblical

standard of generosity. By giving 10% of our income to the work of Christ, we

express obedience to God’s Word and our commitment to God’s people. May we

continue to give hilariously to the work and witness of Saint James and may our

community be enriched and transformed through the love and justice of Jesus

Christ.

Elders Sandra Wallington and Daisy Boone

March 2016 Collections

Goal - $7,497.31 each Sunday/ $32.488.33 per month

3/06/2016 Worship Service $15,038.92

3/13/2016 Worship Service $7,306.71

3/20/2016 Worship Service $6,563.00

3/24/2016 Maundy Thursday $252.00

3/25/2016 Good Friday $361.78

3/27/2016 Easter Sunday $7,006.10

3/28/2016 PayPal $1,673.00

$38,201.51

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All Things New!

1st - Sunday, April 3rd Focus: Second Sunday in Easter –

A New Boldness – The Apostle’s Witness Scripture: Acts 5:27-41 2nd - Sunday, April 10th Focus: Third Sunday in Easter- A New Perspective – Saul’s Conversion Scripture: Acts 9:1-20 3rd - Sunday, April 17th Focus: Fourth Sunday in Easter- A New Power- Peter Resurrects Dorcas Scripture: Acts 9:36-43 4th - Sunday, April 24th Focus: Fifth Sunday in Easter - A New Embrace – Paul takes the Gospel to the Gentiles Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Sunday Order of Service (8am & 11am)

Welcome

*Opening Hymn

*Call to Worship

*Praise & Worship

Opening Prayer

Welcome Guests

Minute for Mission

Offering & Offertory Prayer

Offertory Music

*Hymn of Response

*The Apostle’s Creed

Special Music

Prayer of Illumination

*The Scripture Reading

Sermon

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

*Invitational Hymn

Prayers of the People

Announcements

*Recitation of the Saint James Purpose Statement

*Benediction & Three-fold Amen

Participants

Elder Charles Burns , Worship Leader

Ms. Jasmine Evans, Director Inspirational Ensemble & New Generation

Ms. Valerie Johnson, Director Chancel Choir

Mrs. Princess Garner, Guest Keyboardist

Dr. Ron Campbell, Organist