THE GOOD NEWS MARCH 2012 THE GOODNEWS The Saint James’ Good News! March2012 ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF SAINT JAMES’ PARISHIONERS AND PLANTING SEEDS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. Saint James’ will host Financial Peace University By Jennifer Drake message, “We’re debt freeee!” Dave’s program, Financial Peace "What could the people of God University (FPU), has helped thou- do for the kingdom of God if they sands of families create a healthy were debt free?" financial plan. FPU is a 13-week video class that teaches fundamen- Too many of us are going tal principles in an entertaining way. through needless suffering in our It is just the paradigm shift needed to lives because of finances. According free ourselves. Once you have an to www.myfico.com, the average emergency fund and start making household has 13 active creditors on strides on knocking down your debt, their credit report. We saddle our- the momentum will become conta- selves with debt and then are not gious. free to make the life decisions we That is what happened to us. desire. And we definitely cannot give When Matt and I took the class to- the way we would like. In Proverbs gether, it was the best thing we ever 22:7 it says. “the borrower is slave to did for our marriage. We understand the lender”. Imagine how freeing each other better, we talk and agree your life would be without any loan on the budget each month, and we payments. What would it feel like? do not worry anymore. We are fo- What could you do? cused and have made huge progress Becoming debt free might seem All We are Saying... with our financial health. Now it is like a fantasy, but every Friday, on The Annual ECW tea party took place recently my passion to share this program Dave Ramsey’s radio show, people in Galloway Hall. See article on page 6 and with others. all across the country call in their more pictures inside “The Good News”. WELCOME TO “THE GOOD NEWS” By Andrew Johnson, The Good News editor We hope you enjoy the new look of our newsletter for Saint James Episcopal Church. I have been newsletter editor since 2003, and, while I have always taken great pride in The Chronicle , I knew that in time, there would need to be an update to the layout and name, hence “The Good News”. You will continue to see what you are used to seeing and will even see some new content. Thank you to Father Phil for his layout assistance! This will be an on-going transformation and we look forward to your feedback. Men’s Ministry Update By Jim Holubka Massey’s Musings On The Way Men’s Ministry continues to be By Lance A. Massey a vibrant outreach here at Saint James. Despite the snowfall and It has begun. We are on the way. March2012 cold weather (a rare happening this On the way? Heading where? Whose idea was this? What are you talking winter) several hardy souls met up about? for the monthly fellowship breakfast on February 11 . With Ash Wednesday we began our Lenten Journey, our time of reflection, replenishment and “spiritual house cleaning.” And we are on We’ve working on an events the way to deeper understanding and personal growth in our Christian calendar for the coming year and lives. spaces are filling up in every month. The guys are looking forward to out- There are many tools to help us in our journey, not the least of which is ings planned for our group and the our Parish’s Lenten Journey book. The Book of Common Prayer, the THE GOODNEWS hymnal, the publication Day by Day and devotional books all can assist Parish can rest assured that we will us along the path. again be hosting events like the bon- fire and movie nights that we have As you make your way during this time of renewal, let prayer— all come to enjoy. communicating with and listening to God—be the primary mode of transportation. It is in the quiet moments of meditative prayer that we Watch the bulletin and The can hear the “still small voice” that Elijah heard on Mount Horeb. When Good News for updates and we allow ourselves to be quiet and listen, we find purpose and direction invitations. for our journey. Curt Crysler will be hosting a The words of one of our Lenten hymns, penned by David W. Hughes, Pool and Euchre night at his home may serve as a starting point for our Lenten travel: later in February and I’ll have a re- port on that event for the next issue Creator of the earth and skies, to whom the words of life belong, grant us your truth to make us wise; grant us your power to of The Good News . make us strong. Teach us to know and love you, Lord, and humbly follow in your way. Our next fellowship breakfast Speak to our souls the quickening word, and turn our darkness will be at Mom’s Restaurant in Tren- into day. ton on Saturday, March 10 at 8:30 am. Stop by and join the conversa- Let’s meet at the end of the way—Easter Day! tion…and don’t forget to invite a friend! -Soli Deo Gloria! Out There with Outreach—February By Amy and Frank Kohair We put a new spin on a favorite recipe during Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen on February 18.…We left in the juice from the tomatoes and corn but drained all the beans before adding them to the Taco Soup. We browned extra beef and tossed in cooked macaroni, which made a huge amount of “Taco-Macaroni-Goulash” (Hungarian-Mex?)! Each bowl was generously topped with cheddar cheese. A tossed mixed green salad, dinner roll and a dish of peaches rounded out each meal. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were made “to go” and Sacred Heart brought cookies for an extra treat! Over 200 guests really enjoyed every bite! The total cost for this “stick to the ribs” meal was $338.43 which included $45. for Security. We split the cost with Sacred Heart who will pay $169.21 and Saint James will pay $169.22. Derek Fowler said his hockey team served 250 people in January, so I figured we had better step up the amount of food, which turned out to be a good thing! Terry MorreauMorreau,Morreau the Sacred Heart serving crew Leader, said that nothing was left over, yet EVERYONE was fed! God is good, He always has a great plan! Get out of His way, listen, and let Him lead! Our hardworking cooking and prep crew had everything good to go by 11 am. See “Outreach” top of page 3 THE GOODNEWS ST. JAMES Out There with Outreach (continued from page 2) EPISCOPAL CHURCH The crew consisted of Frank and myself, Guy and BlancheBlanche HutchisonHutchison, 25150 E. River Road Blanche’s daughter SophieSophie, Dave, Anne, Jenny and Emma RudzienskyRudziensky, Barry Grosse Ile 48138 (734)676-1727 and Lynda VanEngelen, Dave Christie, Diane Larkin, Sue AndersonAnderson, and our favorite “New Trio” Shaun Stahlman, Cathy McCormick and John BishopBishop. Mission Statement: Rich in tradition, What a busy and well-oiled machine! The Sacred Heart serving crew arrived, yet forward-looking, the mission of ready to go at 11:30 am. Saint James’ Episcopal Church is to celebrate and carry forth the good Terry MorreauMorreau, the Sacred Heart leader, asked if Sacred Heart could do news of Jesus Christ as a family, the March 17 day at Spirit of Hope alone, and then Saint James would do the March2012 bound together in his name. meal alone on April 21. We will now have the day off in March but we will do the whole day on STAFF Saturday, April 21. There are two sign-up sheets, one for Cooking and Prep. The Rev. Philip M. DinwiddieDinwiddie, Rector and the other for Serving and Clean-Up. I know that this is the ECW Capu- Lance A. MasseyMassey, Minister of Music chin Retreat Day, but this obligation could not be helped. The third Saturday is Soup Kitchen. We hope to be able to fill both crews…Maybe more men Paula McSweeneyMcSweeney, Parish Secretary could sign up, since women will be on the retreat? Curt Crysler,Crysler Treasurer Curt Crysler You may sign up to help with Soup Kitchen meals on the Outreach Bulle- Harold SchwochowSchwochow, Sexton tin Board in the hallway (under the giant check). Please remember, if you want to go but did not sign up and/or If you signed up and cannot go, please call Amy at 734-693-0694 or Frank at 734-693-5904 Thank you! 2012 VESTRY March has come. Spring is just beneath the snow…Time to take a breath before the greening work begins. Stay with Him through the night in Blanche Hutchison and Madeleine the bleak garden…He asks so little and yet gives ALL. Together, let us be His JonesJones————Sr.Sr. Wardens hands, and His voice, sharing His love in the world always… Jack HartleyHartley————Jr.Jr. Warden Curt Crysler Lenten Journey Books have arrived…. Sara DermodyDermody–––– youth representative The first copies of the Saint James’ Lenten Journey Daily David Hemsworth Devotionals were handed out at the Shrove Tuesday Pan- cake Supper on Feb. 21. If you did not receive yours, Carolyn Hoey please pick one up in the Church office during the week, or Jim Holubka see Amy Kohair after church on Sundays.