Sunday, December 22
Schedule of Services & Offerings
Schedule of Services & Offerings
7:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I, spoken
8:40 am Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols, with Communion
9:50 am Church School for Adults
11:05 am Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols, with Communion
No Children’s/Youth Sunday School today, December 29, or January 5, we will resume January 12.
ADULT CLASSES:
• EXPLORATIONS: During Advent, we are studying the Way of Love through the first few Chapters of Luke's Gospel. We will also be discussing ways to incorporate a daily practice during Advent for keeping God at the forefront of our consciousness. For more information, please contact: the Rev. Gates Elliott, gelliott@stjjax.org. Oak Ridge Hall. Explorations will not meet December 29 or January 5.
• HONEST CONVERSATIONS with GOD: Lectionary Bible Study on Sunday’s lectionary readings. Parish Library.
• NO LIFE WITH THE SACRED TEXT: Will resume in Jan.
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CHURCH SCHOOL: Sundays at 9:50 am
No Children’s/Youth Sunday School today, December 29, or January 5, we will resume January 12.
· EXPLORATIONS: During Advent, we are studying the Way of Love through the first few Chapters of Luke's Gospel. We will also be discussing ways to incorporate a daily practice during Advent for keeping God at the forefront of our consciousness. For more information, please contact: the Rev. Gates Elliott, gelliott@stjjax.org. Oak Ridge Hall
·HONEST CONVERSATIONS with GOD: Lectionary Bible Study on Sunday’s lectionary readings. Parish Library.
· LIFE WITH THE SACRED TEXT: Seeking community and balance in your busy life? Reflection on words and life as they relate to the Sacred Text. Guild Parlor, just off of Fowler Hall
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24
Schedule of Services
2:00 pm Holy Eucharist with Parish Family Choir
(Nursery provided for 2 pm and 5 pm services.)
5:00 pm Festival Eucharist with Choir and String Quartet*
(Nursery provided for 2 pm and 5 pm services.)
11:00 pm Festival Eucharist with Choir and String Quartet*
*Note: There will be incense at the 5 pm & 11 pm services.
Announcements, Prayer Requests, and Christmas Flowers & Greenery.
STEWARDSHIP:
In response to requests on how to maintain pledging, we direct your attention to the options below. Thank you for your continued faithfulness in giving during this challenging time. It helps.
You may use the donate button on stjamesjackson.com to use a credit card, debit card or paypal.
You may call Judy Johnson on her cell phone 601-750-8492 to set up an auto payment.
Or you may mail your weekly giving to St. James’ at 3921 Oak Ridge Drive, Jackson, MS. 39216.
We also encourage you to reach out to the clergy, as well, and let us support you pastorally during this time. We’re all in this together!
O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The St. James’ office can be reached by phone at 601-982-4880.
The clergy are available on their cell phones:
Morris Thompson 504-858-8838
Gates Elliott 601-405-1668
David Elliott 601-278-9349
STEWARDSHIP:
You may use the donate button on stjamesjackson.com to use a credit card, debit card or paypal.
You may call Judy Johnson on her cell phone 601-750-8492 to set up an auto payment.
Or you may mail your weekly giving to St. James’ at 3921 Oak Ridge Drive, Jackson, MS. 39216.
We also encourage you to reach out to the clergy, as well, and let us support you pastorally during this time. We’re all in this together!
THE FLOWERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND
In loving memory of Patsy Painter by Bill, Beverly, and Bette Painter.
In loving memory of Paul Lacoste, Robert Peet Jr., Robert James Peet, Douglas Myers, Dot Myers, William Robinson, Gertrude Landman, Ann Black, Pat Garrett, and Nancy Pierce by Joe and Kathie Myers.
In loving memory of Ann Lacoste Minor by Doug, Wilson, Henry, and Paul Minor.
n thanksgiving and celebration of Mona Crowell's and Katherine Rogers' birthdays by Robert & Elizabeth.