Date: July 16th 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

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


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THIS SUNDAY’S LESSONS: The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 11

Genesis 18:1-10a
Psalm 15
Colossians 15-28
Luke 10:38-42

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Rector’s Message

July 15, 2010

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

As many of you know, I am just back from a cruise that took my family and me from Venice, Italy to several countries including Croatia, Greece and Turkey. We visited ports in the Adriatic, Aegean, Ionian and Cretan seas. We visited sites with historic significance as early as the Minoan culture, which was one of the first major cultures in the Greek archipelago, and as late as Dubrovnik, Croatia which suffered heavy bombardments in the Serbo-Croatian conflict of the 1990s. We traveled with people from America, Spain, Italy, England, France, Australia, Germany and many, many other countries. It was a trip that we planned several years ago, and I was happy to be able to give my daughters so many rich cultural experiences – not only in the mix of people we met, but in the cuisine, architecture and the fabric of day-to-day life in other cultures.

Of course, most of our visits were to islands and port cities that form a part of the Mediterranean ring. As I read and heard about the histories of these cities, islands and ports, it was fascinating that they seemed to fall into two distinct categories. The first were cities and city-states that spent the majority of their energy in repelling not only invaders (one child in the group with which we traveled heard about Venetian pirates so often that he was afraid to return to Venice at the end of the cruise) but also preventing people from other cultures from settling in and joining with their own. These places are now relative backwaters in the Mediterranean ring.

The second category of places were cities and city-states that welcomed in other cultures, turned their sea-side locations into an advantage in that they encouraged trade with other places and incorporated new and useful ideas from these other cultures. These places are marked by a rich mix of architectures, religious sites and even linguistic mixtures in which cognates from far different languages are now parts of their everyday speech. These are the places that tended to thrive rather than decline as the world shifted around them. It was a fascinating lesson in how the world has been shaped over time.

When people found out that I am an Episcopal priest, one of the first things they would say was, “Tell me about your church.” I was always quick to correct them that it is God’s church, not mine, and then I would go on to describe St. James to them. I found myself quoting our mission statement not because it was concise but because I believe it to be a wonderful description of who we truly are. “St. James is, above all, a welcoming, caring community. We are dedicated to worship, outreach, fellowship and growth in the service of Christ.”

When asked for an example of that, I pointed to our newest development (or, in truth, an older development that has returned to the place of its creation), the inclusion of the St. Francis community at St. James as an act of welcoming, outreach and fellowship. In telling them about this, I shared with them the story of the year of hard work your vestry did in preparing for this, the great grace and generosity we found in the people of St. Francis in bringing their endowment and other income to us, and especially and above all the incredibly positive response I have received from you, the people of St. James.

When things such as the St. Francis initiative are introduced in less healthy parishes, there is dissent and schism as an almost organic and knee-jerk reaction. I was proud to tell people that 100% of the e-mail, telephone and conversational feed-back I have received about this project has been not only positive, but also enlivened with a sense of excitement and joy.

During my travels, as I pondered this phenomenon, this unprecedented univocal response, I realized that what the people of this church understand is what the people of those thriving Mediterranean cultures understood – that change, integration and growth are constituents of one another. The more we integrate, the more we grow. The more we grow, the more we integrate new people. And integration and growth are defining elements of positive change.

Change in cultures, churches and even in science is not the exception; it is the status quo. Church is change. Church brings about changes in our lives. Church brings about changes in our relationship with humankind. Church brings about changes in our relationship with God. And God, in Christ, came to change us, to transform us, to move us toward perfection through this life and the next.

I imagine I bored more than a few people as I sang the praises of the people of St. James over the past two and a half weeks. But I hope those to whom I spoke took the good news of the people of St. James and our manifestation of the Good News of God in Christ back to their homes with them.

I could not be happier to be back amongst you.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Geoff+



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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)

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African Team Ministries Craft Sale Concludes Sunday, July 18, 2010

St. James offers native crafts made for African Team Ministries after services on Sunday, July 18. The display is set up in the main hallway.

African Team Ministries, founded in 1984, is an intermediary ministry between African and American churches of the Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian and Anglican denominations. This ministry provides funds for orphan and refugee relief, missions and evangelism in East Africa.

They send funds for school fees, tuition, books and uniforms for school children, ensuring that the children receive education and a measure of stability needed to rebuild their minds.

The American link is Keith Jesson and his wife Susanne. There is a staff of 12 people in the office in Monrovia, CA (800-456-0843).

Many thanks to Nancy Maschler and her daughter, Carissima, for setting up the display.

If you are available to help at the display after one of the services on Sunday, July 18, please contact the parish office.


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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 +


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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

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 date for Altar Flowers: August 1.
Available date for Sanctuary Lamp: December 12.

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


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YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRY 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.

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).


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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.

Fifth and Final 2010 Camp Kanuga Session: 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


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).


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OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, AND SERVICE: WEEK OF JULY 18, 2010

Sunday, July 18 – The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 11
7:45 AM Holy Eucharist – Rite I
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist; nursery available; Children’s Church (K5 - grade 3)
10:00 AM Adult Christian Education: Q&A about our shared ministry with St. Francis congregation.
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist; nursery available.
12:30 PM Daughters of the King study group, library

African Team Ministries Craft Sale, in the main hallway, concludes after services.

Tuesday, July 20
9:00 AM Camp Fun!
10:00 AM Staff Meeting
6:30 PM Vestry

Wednesday, July 21
6:30 PM Celtic Evening Eucharist

Thursday, July 22
9:00 AM Camp Fun!
10:45 AM Bible Study, library
12:05 PM Holy Eucharist and Healing Service

Saturday, July 24
9:00 AM Altar Guild – worship service preparations

Sunday, July 25 – The Feast of St. James
7:45 AM Holy Eucharist – Rite I
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist; nursery available; Children’s Church (K5 - grade 3)
10:00 AM Adult Christian Education
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist; nursery available.
12:30 PM Parish Fellowship Luncheon in the Parish Life Center.

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THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS:

July 18 Elaine Paine
July 18 Will Kanipe
July 19 Julie Weber
July 19 Luke Anderson
July 20 Luke Mitchell
July 20 Maggie Luthi
July 21 Beth Freeman
July 22 Holly Karns
July 22 Cara Franz



ANNIVERSARIES

July 22 Catherine & Pongracz Sennyey
July 24 Marie & Mack Burgess




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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 18
Altar Guild: Lynn Vines (Flowers & Captain), Louise Fore, Karen Hipp, Nancy King, Betsy Mahon, Melissa Radecki.
7:45 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Bill Wells; Usher: Carl Landes; Greeter: Shirley Landes; Lector: Mike Marcus; Eucharistic Ministers: Carmie Cook, Mike Marcus.
9:00 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Luke Mitchell; Ushers: Al Engelmann, Ken Littlejohn; Greeter: Julie Clark; Lectors: Jim Ghrist (L), Alice Littlejohn (P); Eucharistic Minister: Tempest Brevard; Acolytes: Brace Plumblee (C) Noelle Morgano (T), Mary Paige Morgano (T).
Coffee Hour: Steve Lambert.
11:00 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Lynn Vines; Ushers: Scott Goepper, John Holliday; Greeters: Jeff Mazzola, Karen Parr; Lectors: Elisabeth Allen (L), Steve Teague (L), Kay Teague (P); Eucharistic Minister: Jack Pinckney; Acolytes: Victoria Allen (C), Alice Matthews (T), Colleen Taylor (T).
Nursery: 8:45AM – Jane Morgano, Amy Wood (infants/toddlers), Not Filled, Katherine Tiffany (3-4 yr olds). 10:45AM: Becky Goepper, Corie Martin (infants/toddlers), Aaron & Carrie Bryant (3-4 yr olds). Nursery Contact: Becky Goepper (346-9885).



Servants in Worship for Sunday, July 25
Altar Guild: Shirley Landes (Flowers & Captain), Judy Armandroff, Sarah Britt, Rosemarie Cothran, Pat Day, Marcy Freeman, Dianne Posey.
7:45 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Reece Blackwell; Usher: Rocky Sponseller; Greeter: Elaine Wells; Lector: Gigi Blackwell; Eucharistic Ministers: Carmie Cook, Gigi Blackwell.
9:00 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Bill Mathews; Ushers: John Hardaway, Tracy Henry; Greeter: Judy Nicholson; Lectors: Justin Cooper (L), Cam Walters (P); Eucharistic Minister: Martin Darby; Acolytes: Megan Taylor (C), Elizabeth Walters (T), Sara Walters (T).
Coffee Hour: Gail Tomkins.
11:00 - Rector’s Aide/Usher: Tommy King; Ushers: Shaun Arness, Bill Violette; Greeters: Mary McGee, Dottie Turner; Lectors: Michael Atkins (L), Barbara Hackett (L), Janet Atkins (P); Eucharistic Minister: Rick Veazey; Acolytes: Rick Veazey (C), Jack Tillman (T), Peter Tillman (T).
Nursery: 8:45AM – Christina Harrell, Cherie Keese (infants/toddlers), Becky Walters, Robin Pearson (3-4 yr olds); 10:45: Amber & David Burger (infants/toddlers), Cindy Hayes, Robin Pearson (3-4 yr olds). Nursery Contact: Becky Goepper (346-9885).


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Remember In Your Prayers

> those who are sick, confined indoors, and others dear to us:
Vicki, Sarah Assemany, Tom Bandelin, *Mike Battistini, Branyon family, Janice Brevard, John Cash, Kristy Ciardone, Johnny & Ann Coleman, Mike Cunningham, Lynn DuPree, *Daphne Felber, *Mary Fray, Trey Garland+, John Gossett, Sharon Hansen, Clifford Harbin, Tray Alan Herbert, Maureen Hoare, Shannon Landis, *Dianne Latham, Holly Miller, Andrew Pickens Moyd, Manuel Pardo Jr., *Al & Karen Parr, Jennie Ronalter, Carrie Scheman, *Cookie Sloan, *Nick Strange, *Kay Teague.

>Rest in Peace
Long-time and faithful parishioner Peggy Pielou died early Monday morning. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 17, at 11:00AM at St. James. In lieu of flowers Peggy requested that gifts be made to St. James. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

> expectant parents:
Lee & Jennifer Veazey Kemp, 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, Charles Poore, 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).


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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