Date: July 1st 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

> This Sunday’s Lessons
> Assistant Rector’s Message
> Outreach Opportunities
> The Feast of St. James
> Announcements
> Youth & Children’s News
> Summer Camp Opportunities
> Calendar
> Birthdays & Anniversaries
> Servants in Worship
> Prayer List
> Church Staff


--------------------


THIS SUNDAY’S LESSONS: The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30:1-6, 12-13
Galatians 6:7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20


--------------------


RECTOR’S MESSAGE… From the Assistant Rector

July 1, 2010

Dear Friends,

While Fr. Geoff is out of town, I’ve been given the opportunity to serve as “guest” writer for his weekly rector’s message.

It has been just over three months since I began serving at St. James. I am delighted to be part of this vibrant community and am enjoying getting to know you. One of the questions I’m asked frequently is “what did you do before you became a priest?” The simple answer is that I spent over 25 years working in administrative positions in the church. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Bible and a Master of Arts in Religion in Christian Education, I eventually wound up serving parishes of differing sizes in several denominations as secretary, office manager or parish administrator. (Dena and I have a lot in common!) These were wonderful, fulfilling years, but for most of them I had a sense that I might be called to other forms of ministry. Finally in 2003, the door opened for me to begin discernment for the priesthood and, as they say, the rest is history.

The key to my story is this: I didn’t work in the church for 25 years and then enter into ministry when I became ordained. In the catechism in the Book of Common Prayer, lay persons are identified as the first order of ministry. It says,

“The ministry of lay persons is to represent Christ and his Church; to bear witness to him wherever they may be; and, according to the gifts given them, to carry on Christ's work of reconciliation in the world; and to take their place in the life, worship, and governance of the Church.” (Page 855)

Each of us is ordained for ministry when we are baptized. We are called to use our unique personality and gifts to offer witness to Christ. Each of us is necessary and no one’s call is better or higher than another. Ministry is about all of us working together to build the Kingdom of God. I am delighted that God has called me to join you here at St. James. God has work for us to do, and I look forward to all that lies ahead.

Faithfully,

Mother Roxanne+


--------------------


OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTREACH

United Ministries:
The Episcopal Church Women thank you for your continued donations of food and toiletry items. Donations often drop off during the summer, but the needs continue. Please remember this important ministry as you buy your family’s groceries and as you travel. Place food items in the wooden box and unopened toiletries in the Missions Room near the front entrance.
For information on what is happening now, what events are coming soon and how you can become involved, visit www.united-ministries.org.


How You Can Help the People of Fondwa, Haiti

What you can do right now:
1) Decide to be a sponsor. You can sponsor a child in the St. Antione School for $25/month to provide 5 meals a week, daily vitamins, regular anti-parasite medication and yearly nutritional assessments. More than 300 students are
unsponsored at this time. You can sponsor a teacher's salary/training for
$85/month. For more information, go to www.familyhm.org or call/email Kathryn.
2) Make a donation to Family Health Ministries: on-line or by mail to: PO Box 16725, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516-6725
3) Consider what specialized skills, natural abilities/gifts, personal interests you have that may be helpful. Pray about what you can do to support the people of Haiti.

Other opportunities available in the future:
1) Travel to Haiti with a mission team. There will be many future opportunities to travel to Haiti for relief work. There will be a need for both skilled and unskilled labor. If you are interested in being a part of a future mission team, please email or call Kathryn or Rimes McElveen.
2) Opportunities to financially support larger projects (school, guesthouse, medical clinic, or orphanage reconstruction; digging wells/cistern systems; building homes, etc.) As specific strategies are developed by the APF and partner organizations, there will be opportunities to support their efforts.

Resources for more information:
Family Health Ministries website: www.familyhm.org
"The Road to Fondwa" movie: www.fondwa.org
Kathryn McElveen: kathrynmcelveen@gmail.com, 864-991-7055 (m), 864-834-7144 (h)
Rimes McElveen: rimes.mcelveen@gmail.com, 864-908-7892 (m), 864-834-7144 (h)


--------------------


THE FEAST OF ST. JAMES

For centuries it has been the tradition for churches to mark the feast day of their patron saint with special liturgies and celebrations. On Sunday, July 25, we will keep that tradition in recognition of our patron, St. James.

The first part of the celebration will be the presence of our guest preacher, The Right Rev’d Stacy F. Sauls, Bishop of Lexington, Kentucky. Bishop Sauls was unable to be here to ordain Mother Roxanne, and it was our great pleasure to find such an august event for him to have another opportunity to be with us. As many of you know, Bishop Sauls was Mother Roxanne’s sponsoring bishop, and he was my sponsoring rector when I began the discernment process for the priesthood.

Following the 11:00 AM service, we hold a Parish Fellowship Luncheon in the Parish Life Center. This potluck event will be our feast for the Feast of St. James. Bishops Sauls will join us as will the people of St. Francis. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know our brothers and sisters in Christ from St. Francis before we begin to share our home and our church programs with them August 1.

It is particularly fitting that the people of St. Francis join us for our patronal feast, as St. James is the patron saint of pilgrims. The loss of a worship space makes the people of St. Francis pilgrims in one of the truest and most difficult senses. It is incumbent upon us as the people of St. James, the one to whom pilgrims pray for intercession with God, that we serve and welcome pilgrims in our midst.

Fr. Geoff +


--------------------


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vacation Bible School
Many thanks to the 40 children and about 20 adults who made VBS a Baobab Blast! Special thanks to Christi McNeill for being the coordinator and helping to organize this experience of songs, science and crafts through the week.

Camp Bob
Please take a moment to read the letters from the children at the Frazee Dream Center whom we sponsored to attend Camp Bob. The letters are on the bulletin board near the water fountain.

Attic Sale Report
Wow!!! What a great week, thanks to our many volunteers (close to 50) and the most donations ever. We worked hard and had some fun; there was wonderful cooperation and socializing. Thank you, one and all!!! Our total net profit was $6406.50--$972.26 more than in 2009. 60% of the profit will go to outreach and 40% to projects here at St. James. Gail Tomkins

African Team Ministries Craft Sale: July 11-18, 2010
St. James will be offering native crafts made for African Team Ministries after services on Sundays, July 11 & 18, and during the intervening week. The display will be set up in the main hallway. All proceeds from the sale benefit a mission of the Episcopal Church which provides literacy, health and training programs in East Africa.

2010 Altar Flower & Sanctuary Lamp Calendars:
Please sign up on the calendars posted on the wall above the signup table in the hallway if you would like to provide flowers for the altar ($50) or the candle for the sanctuary lamp ($10). You will be contacted near the date regarding wording for the bulletin. Two individuals or families may share a week and split the cost.
Available dates for Altar Flowers: August 1, 22, November 7.
Available dates for Sanctuary Lamp: July 11, August 8, October 17, December 12.

Summer Music Opportunities:
With the children’s and adult choirs on their summer rehearsal break, parishioners are invited to sing or play a short musical piece during the offertory at the 9:00 and 11:00 AM Sunday services. The “musical offering” at the offertory is part of the congregation’s offering of praise to God, and it is an important part of the liturgy. A calendar with available dates and times is posted outside the choir room – please help us fill these dates. Karen Eshelman can help you find music, and is also available to practice with you. Please call or stop by the organ after church to discuss possible music.

Servants in Worship Subs Needed for Summer
If you would like to help substitute as an acolyte, greeter, usher, or in the nursery this summer, please add your name to the appropriate rosters by contacting Susan Preusse (servants@stjamesgreenville.org).

eNotes & bulletin announcements
The deadline for submitting announcements is noon on the Wednesday prior to publication. Please send announcements by e-mail to admin@stjamesgreenville.org .

Missed the consecration of our new bishop? You can now watch the video on demand at www.edusc.org/Consecration.

Subscribe To Diocesan News (printed and electronic): http://www.edusc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=208&Itemid=42


--------------------


EYC NEWS

Children’s Church Summer Schedule:
Children in K5-grade 3 are invited to attend an age-appropriate worship service in Room 222 during the 9:00 service. They will join their parents at The Peace. Children who attend the 11:00 service will remain with their parents throughout the service.

EYC Mission Project: Home Works: “Repairing Homes & Restoring Hope”
Home Works is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 to repair homes of homeowners in need, assist youth in their development, and empower communities to meet the needs of their members. This summer, from July 11-17, a number of St. James youth and adults will be working in the Greenville area. They will be working on a variety of projects but most importantly they will be showing and being Christ in the Greenville community and proving that charity starts at home. Please pray for their safe bodies, minds and spirits this summer.

For more information regarding Youth and Children’s Ministries at St. James Episcopal Church, please contact Tempest Brevard (youth@stjamesgreenville.org or 244-6358, ext. 303).


--------------------


SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES


Camp Kanuga: A Special Incentive For St. James Parishioners: $100 Discount for New Campers
About the Discount: To thank St. James for sending their Parish Retreat to Kanuga, Camp Kanuga is offering this special discount for parishioners who want to see that their Church’s young people are actively involved in the Church. If you choose to enroll your child or grandchild for 2010 camp sessions and want to take advantage of the $100 discount, please write CK100 in big bold letters across the top of your registration form. This discount is for new campers only and cannot be applied to existing registrations made prior to May 1, 2010.

About Camp Kanuga: Camp Kanuga is a traditional coed overnight summer camping program in Western North Carolina sponsored by Kanuga Conferences. Camp Kanuga offers young people ages 7-15 an enjoyable and memorable experience in a uniquely Episcopal outdoor setting. The program enables campers to grow emotionally and spiritually while at the same time developing new interests, skills and friendships. Programs include archery, sports, climbing/adventure, camping, arts and crafts, performing arts, Christian exploration, music, and aquatics. For more information, please visit www.campkanuga.org. Financial aid may be made available to interested families so please inquire.

2010 Camp Kanuga Sessions:
Session 4: July 17-30, 2010, $1265
Session 5: August 1-10, 2010, $875


Camp Gravatt
For information on summer camps at the Bishop Gravatt Center or to register, go to http://www.bishopgravatt.org/camp_registration_fees.asp


Some exciting opportunities at The Peace Center!
This summer, The Peace Center is offering arts camps and classes for children in our area. Creative Arts (Tuesdays, July 6-August 3, 9:30-10:15 AM; tuition: $65 for 5 weeks) is a class for children in preschool/kindergarten (ages 3-5) and their parents to participate in together, and Discovery (Tuesdays, July 6-August 3, 10:30-11:15 AM; tuition: $65 for 5 weeks) is a class for rising 1st and 2nd graders. In these classes, children will explore art, dance, drama, and music through creative activities which focus on literature and language. Register online at: http://www.peacecenter.org/education_outreach/community_outreach.php.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Staci Dillard at sdillard@peacecenter.org or 864-467-3007.


Summer Roller Skating Camps at the Parish Life Center:
July 26-30 Showbiz week!
August 9-13 End of Summer Blowout week!
For more information, contact Angela Pitts (angela@rollertime.net).


---------------------

OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, AND SERVICE: WEEK OF JULY 4, 2010

Sunday, July 4 – The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 9
7:45 AM Holy Eucharist – Rite I
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist; nursery available; Children’s Church (K5 - grade 3)
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist; nursery available.

Monday, July 5 – Office Closed for Independence Day

Tuesday, July 6
9:00 AM Camp Fun!
10:00 AM Staff Meeting

Wednesday, July 7
6:30 PM Celtic Evening Eucharist

Thursday, July 8
9:00 AM Camp Fun!
10:45 AM Bible Study, library
12:05 PM Holy Eucharist and Healing Service

Saturday, July 10
9:00 AM Altar Guild – worship service preparations

Sunday, July 11 – The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 10
7:45 AM Holy Eucharist – Rite I
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist; nursery available; Children’s Church (K5 - grade 3)
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist; nursery available.


--------------------


THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS:

July 4 Cynthia Faress
July 4 Terrence Murphy
July 4 Beaty Eison-Hall
July 5 Stella Necker
July 5 Kalin Cox
July 6 Anne Blakely
July 6 Todd Shriver
July 8 Luke Pinkley
July 9 Marjorie Davenport
July 9 Philip Reed
July 10 Clark Price
July 10 Catherine Caudle
July 10 John Genova
July 10 Jackson Lux


ANNIVERSARIES

July 4 Judy & Wayne Nicholson
July 6 John & Wilma Dingley
July 6 Carolyn & Tracy Henry
July 8 Diane & Tom Triplitt
July 10 Brooks & Stephanie Knobel


--------------------


SERVANTS IN WORSHIP

**Please note: If you cannot serve when scheduled, please find a substitute.

Finding Subs – There are two ways to find a sub:
1. Select “reply all” to the ministry distribution list which was sent to you and everyone else who serves in your particular ministry. You should hear back soon from someone who would be happy to switch with you.
OR
2. Follow this link http://www.ministryschedulerpro.com?user=stjamesgreenville and login using the username and password which were sent to you by e-mail. Everyone, please check the site often to see if there are requests you can help to fill.

To sign up for a ministry or if you have questions about scheduling (including username and password information), please contact Susan Preusse at servants@stjamesgreenville.org .


SERVANTS IN WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, JULY 4

Altar Guild: Dottie Turner (Flowers), Brenda Mathews (Captain), Lilly Stover, Gail Tomkins, Elaine Wells.

7:45 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Butch Scott; Usher: Carl Landes; Greeter: Shirley Landes; Lector: Carl Landes; Eucharistic Ministers: Carmie Cook, Mike Marcus.

9:00 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Cam Walters; Ushers: Erik Anderson, Bill Mathews; Greeter: Cherie Keese; Lectors: Margaret Oakes (L), Jim Ghrist (P); Eucharistic Minister: Royce Ann Woody; Acolytes: Vivian Tompkins (C) Stevie Keese (T), Mary Frances Zeager (T).

Coffee Hour: Sarah Britt.

11:00 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Lynn Vines; Ushers: Shaun Arness, Scott Goepper; Greeters: Rosemarie Cothran, Jeanie Reed; Lectors: Elisabeth Allen (L), Michael Atkins (L), Lynn Vines (P); Eucharistic Minister: Louise Fore; Acolytes: Victoria Allen (C), Robbie Allen (T), Hannah Hayes (T).

Nursery: 8:45AM – Diane Zeager, Robin Pearson (infants/toddlers), Sherry Sponseller, Julia Britt (3-4 yr olds). 10:45AM: Amber Burger, Robin Pearson (infants/toddlers), Not Filled (3-4 yr olds). Nursery Contact: Becky Goepper (346-9885).


SERVANTS IN WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, JULY 11

Altar Guild: Lynn Martin (Flowers), Barbara Cartwright (Captain), Lynda Kennedy, Nancy LeDonne, Stephanie van Rhyn.

7:45 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Rick Hope; Usher: Gus Osborne; Greeter: Sandra; Lector: Gigi Blackwell; Eucharistic Ministers: Carmie Cook, Bills Wells.

9:00 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Ed Snape; Ushers: Bob Dillon, Bo Pinkley; Greeter: Lee Plumblee; Lectors: Elizabeth Bauer (L), George Lafaye (P); Eucharistic Minister: Martin Darby; Acolytes: Campbell Plumblee (C), Brace Plumblee (T), Betsy Bauer (T).

Coffee Hour: Neal Kanipe.

11:00 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Lynn Vines; Ushers: Brooks Knobel, George Lipscomb; Greeters: Beth Freeman, Dottie Turner; Lectors: Vivian Tompkins (L), Rick Veazey (L), Michael Atkins (P); Eucharistic Minister: Janet Atkins; Acolytes: Zoe Walsh (C), Grace Sammons (T), Jake Tingom (T).

Nursery: 8:45AM – Lesley and Jay Baker (infants/toddlers), Christina Harrell, Robin Pearson (3-4 yr olds); 10:45: David Burger, Robin Pearson (infants/toddlers), Marcy Freeman, Diane Genova (3-4 yr olds). Nursery Contact: Becky Goepper (346-9885).


--------------------


Remember In Your Prayers

> those who are sick, confined indoors, and others dear to us:
Alby, Lee, Vicki, Mara Zetta Anderson, Martin Anderson, Tom Bandelin, *Mike Battistini, Branyon family, John Cash, Kristy Ciardone, Johnny & Ann Coleman, *Daphne Felber, *Mary Fray, Trey Garland+, John Gossett, Clifford Harbin, Tray Alan Herbert, *Lib Jones, Shannon Landis, *Dianne Latham, Holly Miller, Andrew Pickens Moyd, Manuel Pardo Jr., *Al & Karen Parr, *Peggy Pielou, Ellen Rogers, Jennie Ronalter, Carrie Scheman, *Cookie Sloan, *Nick Strange, *Kay Teague.

> expectant parents:
Ford & Lawson McGee, Heather & Ben Trombetta, *Liz & Adam Tyson, Neal & Lindsey Woody

> service men & women:
Jessica & Steven Ballue, Maurice Brown, Ray Brown, Craig Cantrell, Dustin Cantrell, Mark Dietz, Billy Eckstein, Mark Giblin, Chris Goepper, Landon Russell Hayes, *Woody Hayes, Byron Lee Kemp, David Mathews, Jesse Moon, John Nelson, Matt Patterson, Dave Ridley.

* denotes member of the St. James community

Prayer list update:
In order to keep our prayer list current, each name will stay on the printed list for four weeks and then be removed. If you wish to have a name added or returned to the prayer list, please contact the parish office (admin@stjamesgreenville.org or 244-6358).


--------------------

St. James Episcopal Church staff:

The Rev’d D. Geoffrey Taylor, Rector, rector@stjamesgreenville.org
The Rev’d Roxanne Ruggles, Assistant Rector, assistantrector@stjamesgreenville.org
The Rev’d Deacon Carolee S. Quinn, Deacon Associate, deacon@stjamesgreenville.org
Ms. Tempest A. Brevard, Youth & Children’s Minister, youth@stjamesgreenville.org
Dr. Karen A. Eshelman, Music Director and Organist, music@stjamesgreenville.org
Mrs. Dena Veazey, Parish Administrator, admin@stjamesgreenville.org
Ms. Carol Clark, Office Assistant, office@stjamesgreenville.org