NEW MEMBER CLASSES

New Member training is held each 1st through 4th Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the rear section of the Fellowship Hall. If you have not received this training, we have a seat reserved for you!

RADIO MINISTRY

¨This week’s radio ministry can be heard Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. on KMJK 107.3 FM and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. on KPRT 1590 AM.

¨If you are interested in sponsoring a radio broadcast, please complete and turn in the form in today’s bulletin.

ATTENTION MINISTRY CHAIRPERSONS

To schedule a meeting, event, etc. (whether at St. James or another location), please contact Sharon Stewart at 816-966-8783 or ShaLanette@aol.com. Only with your help can we coordinate all the church’s activities, so that conflict may be minimized. Thank you!

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Confirmation is the training offered to complete the preparation of our youth to give evidence of their own Christian faith and purpose, and to gain understanding of the privileges and obligations of membership as they journey to be received as full members. Confirmation Training is for all youth, age 12 years and up, who have not been “Confirmed”. The classes are scheduled for October 22-26, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. Mark your calendars now! Call “Mr. Bill” Johnson at 816-941-9215 to sign up or for more information.

SUNDAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, September 23rd at 9:45 a.m. is the Sunday School Open House. Our theme is “The Study Hour,” taken from II Timothy 2:15. Please plan to visit your child’s class or one of the other classes listed in the bulletin.

BAPTISM CLASSES

The parents of children to be baptized and adult candidates for baptism MUST attend an informational class prior to being baptized. The next classes are Saturday, October 13th in the Church Library. The class for parents and children begins at 10:00 a.m.; the adult class begins at 10:45 a.m. During these sessions, Rev. Donna Wilson will provide information about the sacrament of baptism in the United Methodist Church. All baptism candidates MUST complete a Baptism Card. These cards are available in the Newton Lounge and should be submitted to the church office ONE WEEK PRIOR TO BAPTISM SUNDAY. Please contact Rev. Wilson for more information.

HEALTH MINISTRY

·Saturday, September 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is the Sickle Cell Awareness Workshop. Sickle Cell Specialist, Julie Routhieaux, RN and Jill Cain, MSN, of the Children’s Mercy Sickle Cell Clinic will make presentations. Also, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Garcia will share what it is like to parent a child with Sickle Cell. For more information, contact Charles Swinton at 816-918-3047 or Bessie Fleming at 816-523-1911. If you plan to attend, please complete the form in today’s bulletin and return it to a member of the Health Ministry.

·The next meeting of the Health Ministry is Thursday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST MEN

¨Golf Shirts are now available between services in the Newton Lounge.

¨We need more men at the Men’s Sunday school class. Contact Keith Rainey at 913-262-2716 to join.

¨For more information concerning UMM Activities, call LaMar Wilson at 816-444-5334.

PROGRESSIVE ADULT MINISTRY (PAM)

ðThe PAM Bible Study meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room. Contact Wesley Fields at wofields@hotmail.com if you have questions. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 18th.

ðThe next PAM monthly meeting and Adopt-a-Street is October 6th, at 11:30 a.m. We will vote on new officers for 2002 so please be in attendance.

ðThe PAM Book Club, The Last Chapter, October book discussion will be on the mystery novel, When Death Comes Stealing by Valerie Wilson Wesley. We will meet Saturday, October 13th at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant at 448 W 47th Street (The Plaza) at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP by Friday, October 5th so that reservations can be made at the restaurant. If you have any questions about the book club or would like to RSVP, contact Kathy Johnson at 913-596-1289 or e-mail The Last Chapter at PAMsLastChapter@aol.com. New participants are always welcome.

FOUNDER’S DAY/CELEBRATION COMMITTEE

¨The Founder’s Day Committee will meet Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 a.m.

¨The Celebration Committee will Saturday, September 29th at 10:00 a.m.

HELP US HELP YOU!!!

·Please help us keep your church record up to date! Please notify the church office at 816-444-5588 of changes in your personal situation (name, address, telephone number, marital status, number in your family, etc.). Also, be sure to let us know if you move out of town or change your membership.

·When filling out your offering envelope, please print your full name and address. This will ensure that your giving is properly recorded in your offering account.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Social Work Program Director. Candidate will oversee four Family Care/Emergency Assistance Centers and supervise four staff members and interns. Must have a minimum of five years experience in programs serving the poor, homeless and disadvantaged. Strong administration skills in program management, supervision, fund-raising, counseling, written/verbal communication and accounting. Must be a detailed oriented, self-starting team player and have the ability to work well with churches, synagogues, civic groups and volunteers. This is an exempt position and requires an insured vehicle, current MO or KS driver’s license and some night/weekend work. Salary commensurate with education and experience. For immediate consideration mail, deliver, fax or email resume, letter of interest and three references to: Rev. Tom Ford, Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry, 3031 Holmes, KCMO 64109, mlm@mlmkc.org or 816-931-3511. The closing date is September 28th at 5:00 p.m. NO PHONE CALLS!!
posted at Friday, September 14, 2001