Intercessions IMMEDIATE PRAYER LIST: Kiera, Penny, Claire, Nev Curtis, Lucy, Natalie, Mildred Smith, Grace, Irene, Mark, Betty Hall, Bill, JoAnn, Leslie Davlin, Jerin and Micah, Dave, Sami and Leyla Saba, Steve Wogaman, Richard and Sue, Debbie Meck, Henry, Kim Maynard, Tina Eubanks, Peggy John, Bob, Bud Panzera, Jim and Helen Belz. Walk with us in God’s love September 29, 2019 SUSTAINING PRAYER LIST: Steve, Michelle Wells, Richard Wells, Vince Cardinale, Bertha Pastor, Merle Goatley, Elsie Righter, Mary, Pat Semivan, John In the name of Jesus Christ, welcome to St. James. We are glad you are here, Womack, Lisa, Joe Hardig, Barbara Livy, Jon Wickens, Rachel Heeren, David K., and hope you find in us a community that provides healing, proclaims hope, Pete, Elsie Overy, Tom Woodside, Alonna, Noah Russell, Margot, Carol, and practices God’s unconditional love. Maryanna Kelly, Justin Kelly, Aleta, LaCrystal Johnson, Ralph. To our visitors: After services, we invite you to join us for refreshments and SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Bret Anstett, Andrew and Michelle Crowe, Brian hospitality downstairs in Centennial Hall. Meet new friends and ask Hertenstein, Geoffrey Hertenstein, Theodore Moran, Jeff Schultz, Hugo Stange. questions. If you want to know more about what we believe and do, we PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: Merrill Cragin; Carole and Lee Woolsey; invite you to speak to the clergy, an usher, or a Vestry member. For more Marty Bones; Alicia and Tom Holmes; Frances Wilson; Stacey, Stephen, Ben, and formal information, please fill out a welcome card in the pew and place Katie Slazinski. it in the offering plate. DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Wendell Gibbs, our Bishop; Bonnie Perry, Preparation for Worship our Bishop-Elect; St. Luke’s, Ypsilanti; St. Simon’s, San Marcos, DR. Please refrain from conversation during the musical prelude; it is a time of ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Michael Curry, our Presiding Bishop; prayer and meditation for many. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; and The Episcopal Church. Receiving Communion CIVIC LEADERS: Donald Trump, President; the members of Congress, The Risen Christ welcomes you to His table to feast in the banquet of the the Supreme Court; Gretchen Whitmer, Governor; the Michigan Legislature; Kingdom of God. We receive the sacrament at the altar rail either standing Patty Bordman, Mayor; and the City Commissioners of Birmingham. or kneeling. If you are unable to come to the rail, please notify an usher and LEADERS IN OUR CHURCH: Our staff: Fr. Josh Hoover, Pastor Chris communion will be brought to you. You may drink directly from the chalice Fentress-Gannon, Patti Fraley, Glenn Burdette, Melissa Wojciechowski, or dip the bread into the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available. Please Quenten Matthews, Elaine Belz, and the St. James Preschool teachers; the indicate your need to the priest at the altar rail. members and officers of the St. James Vestry: Bill Booth, Ralph Castelli, Children and Youth Katie Haenggi, John Hoeffler, Pam Landgraf (Junior Warden), Christina Children of all ages are always welcome during worship. Please check out our Lawson, Barrett Newgeon, Julee Parker, Ed Sutter, Bill Ward, Michele ‘soft space’ in the back corner of the church. We do have a nursery for Wogaman (Senior Warden), Will Yeats; clerk, Marianne Ganiard; treasurer, newborns - 3yr. olds if you prefer. Children and youth, ages 3 to grade 5, Jason Schwanke. leave the 10am worship at the beginning to gather in the Chapel. They return before Communion. We encourage all members of the body of Christ no matter their age to receive communion. The worship bags at the back of the church contain age appropriate materials for children to use during the liturgy. Please ask an usher if you need assistance finding one. Coffee Hour in Centennial Hall following the service is sponsored by the Everett family. If you would like to host coffee hour, please sign up in Centennial Hall.

Happening Today: Sunday, September 29 Blessing of the Animals –3:00 p.m. Make sure you bring your pets as we honor Social Media Sunday – Share your experience of church today on your favorite St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. He is said to have preached even platform using #SMS19 and @stjamesbirmingham to the birds, and this service is for them, and all pets will receive a special blessing on the front steps of the church. Pets, please bring your humans too! This is a Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. in the Church. Our guest preacher today is perfect event to invite your friends and neighbors to bring their animals as well. the Rev’d Vicki Hesse, Director of the Whitaker Institute for the Diocese of This year, we will be joined by the Puppy Kissing Booth set up by Canine Michigan. The Whitaker Institute activates lifelong learning! We are the educational arm of the Companions Rescue Center (CCRC). They’ll be set up outside the church on Bishop’s office and our purpose is to educate, equip and empower faith communities with fresh Maple from 2:00-4:00 p.m. You can cuddle and kiss a puppy by making a financial ways of learning. donation of your choice. If you want to help CCRC, we will be collecting items In this role, she engages the Bishop’s vision for teaching and formation from their wish list for them all through the month of October: plastic or wire opportunities around the Diocese, including (among others): The Academy for crates, puppy pens, blankets, towels, collars, leashes, harnesses, metal bowls and Leadership, Exploring Your Spiritual Journey, Safe Church Classes, the Saturday buckets, balls, Kong toys, Nylabones, bleach and cleaning supplies, paper towels, Series and Worship Leader Licensure. and hand sanitizer. Rev. Vicki has served in parish ministry in Grosse Pointe, MI and in Tucson, AZ. Her passions are teaching, learning, pastoral care, evangelism and congregational Coming Up development. She earned her diploma of Anglican Studies at Virginia Theological Acolyte Festival – Friday, October 11-Sunday, October 13 Pastor Chris and a Seminary in 2012, following her Chaplain Residency at Spartanburg Regional group of our amazing acolytes will be heading off to Washington, D.C. to join Hospital, SC, while serving in various areas at All Souls Cathedral in Asheville, others from across the United States to celebrate the ministry of Acolytes. The NC. She earned her Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology (Denver, National Acolyte Festival is an annual event put on by the Washington National CO) 2007 where she met her now partner, Leah. In her first career, she managed Cathedral. We travel to D.C. on Friday on a tour bus and will be staying at Christ international projects for computer implementations, until she felt God’s call to Church in Alexandria, VA for the two nights. Saturday begins with a service of serve in ministry. Holy Eucharist and continues with a festive afternoon of workshops, behind-the- Adult Forum – 9:05–9:50 in the Lounge. scenes tours, food, fun and games. Pastor Chris is hoping to see the Cathedral’s Junior Choir Rehearsal – 11:30 a.m. in the Choir Room. Lego Project! We are so grateful to the Diocese of Michigan and Youth and Parish Fund Committee Meeting – 11:30 a.m. in the Breakfast Room. Young Adult Ministries for heavily subsidizing this trip. Confirmation Class – 12:00 p.m. on the third floor. Worship Leaders Happening This Week Sunday, September 29, 2019 Sunday, October 6, 2019 MONDAY 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Bell Choir rehearsal – 6:30 p.m. in the Church EM Patti Fraley Mary Gospel WEDNESDAY Lector Carole Woolsey Michele Wogaman Holy Eucharist – 7:00 a.m. in the Chapel 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Bible Study – 12:00 noon in the Lounge. You are welcome to bring your lunch. EMs Pam Landgraf, Nan Cowan, Choir rehearsal – 7:15 p.m. in the Choir Room Jean Clark David Stout SATURDAY Lectors Chuck Furchak, Susan McDonald, Knitting – 9:00 a.m. in the Lounge Susan McDonald William Hoover Acolytes Sophie and Hannah Gable, William Hoover, Next Sunday: October 6 Luke and Vance Johnson Hank and Elise Everett Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. in the Church. Altar Nan Cowan, Jean Clark, Nan Cowan, Jean Clark, Adult Forum – 9:05–9:50 in the Lounge. Guild Lauri Christianson, Julia Hoover Lauri Christianson, Julia Hoover Junior Choir Rehearsal – 11:30 a.m. in the Choir Room. G.A.P. (God’s Awesome People) – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Youth Rooms. Next Sunday’s Readings – October 6: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 37:1-10; (Next Sunday: October 6 continues, next page) *2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10 *indicates the lesson read at the 8:00 a.m. service.