August 2019

THE WAYFARER

A PUBLICATION OF ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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In our Church ............................. 2

In our Community....................... 4

In our Diocese ............................. 4

Our Parish Family ....................... 6

Service Ministries ....................... 7

Calendar ..................................... 8

WORSHIP & STUDY

Wednesdays 10:30 am Bible Study 5:30 pm WEEDs

Sundays 8:30 am H.E. Rite I 9:30 am Sunday school 10:30 am H.E. Rite II

Better Together Here we are at another August. We tend to think of summer as being somehow “quieter,” but that is only with respect to the day school children. Things still go along full steam, otherwise. The Day School Rummage Sale takes up most of July, and it was by all indications another successful year. Now we have a few days to catch our collective breaths before we launch into another school year. W.E.E.D.S., our Wednesday evening offering, was on hiatus for June and July, but it gets started again soon. I want to encourage everyone to come and see what we do on Wednesday evenings. We have activities for all ages, and it is not limited to any particular demographic. We gather at 5:30 with the children attending choir practice and the others taking part in our group discussion. We break about 6:00 for supper, then resume the discussion while the children have their devotional/education time. This season will begin with a look at Church history with an eye toward how we got to where we are. I really enjoy all of our Christian education opportunities – Wednesday Bible study, W.E.E.D.S., Sunday School – there is no telling where the conversation will go, and that is awesome. We work very hard to make these a “safe space” where all questions and comments are welcomed and encouraged. I didn’t become an Episcopalian until I was thirty, and, like so many converts, I tend to be very enthusiastic about our church. The fact that I was a teacher before entering the ministry means that I love to talk about the church, her history, theology, teachings, and all the rest. So I want folks to come to our educational offerings and ask questions, dig deep into our shared experience. Christianity is more than just something we do on Sunday mornings. Our life in Christ is meant to be our defining characteristic. Episcopalians are fond of saying, “Everything in moderation,” but when it comes to our love of God, of God’s Church, and of God’s people, there is no moderation. Being a Christian calls for all (continued on page 2)

COMING SOON

See page 2 for details

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IN OUR CHURCH

(continued from page 1) of our heart, all of our soul, all of our mind. And that is no easy task. But we have the Holy Spirit. And we have each other. We are the body of Christ. What we do, we do together. The call of God is not an easy one to answer alone, but then, God does not expect us to answer it alone.

Peace,

Fr. Brandt+

One Service Sundays There are several times during the year that we have one service only at 10:30 am. These are generally feast days and fifth Sundays as well as occasions when we all need to be together. The one service Sundays for the remainder of this year are: Sep 29 Fifth Sunday Nov 3 All Saints Sunday Nov 8 Annual Parish Meeting

Next Dates for Baptisms The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is appropriately administered within the Eucharist at the chief service on a Sunday. The next date for baptism at St. James is Nov 3, All Saints’ Sunday. To schedule a baptism, please call Betsy at the Church Office or speak to Father Brandt.

The Blessing of the Backpacks will be August 4 during the 10:30 am service. Any and all students are welcome to bring their backpacks for a blessing to start the school year off right.

Betsy will be on vacation from Sept. 11 through Sept. 26. Since she will not be in the office, the next Wayfarer will be a double issue for September and October. Please have any articles or information you would like in the double issue to her by August 26.

Our stained glass windows are back! These were the last windows that needed to be removed for restoration. There are a few left to clean and cover and all our windows will be restored. Take a moment to look around next time you are in the church. Pearl River has done a wonderful job and we have some really beautiful windows here at St. James.

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IN OUR COMMUNI

On August 11 we will have a guest priest for 8:00 and 10:30 church. Please come to hear the Rev. Bruce Torrey speak about a ministry providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Father Torrey will share personal witness about Food for the Poor’s mission to care for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one another.

Father Torrey was ordained in 1981 for the Diocese of Connecticut. Prior to preaching on behalf of Food for the Poor, Father Bruce served as Rector for many parishes, and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity.

IN OUR CHURCH

BACK TO SCHOOL!!!! The Day School will kick off a new school year on Monday, August 26 with 74 students. Many new families are joining our program as well as a few new staff members including Emily Pieralisi as a pre-k teacher and Ruby Edwards as kindergarten assistant. The Day School Board also welcomes Liz Weissinger as a new director.

The 9th Annual Giant Rummage Sale was another HUGE success – and all because of the collective effort of so many volunteers of parents, staff and parishioners! This year the sale netted $11,286.00. Thanks again to everyone who helped either sorting, pricing, collecting, cooking and, of course, shopping. It truly is a great cause and actually a lot of fun.

We have already begun accepting donations of your “no longer needed” items for next year’s sale. The storage container is empty and ready to be filled with more treasures! When you are ready, just bring them to the church.

Remember to take your clothing to the Corner Closet Resale Shop and put the items under the Day School account.

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August 6: Grace Fellowship 3210 Highway 82 East

August 13: Greater Springfield Baptist Church, 302 Harris St.

August 20: Washington County Ext. Bldg 148 N. Edison St.

August 27: Delta Foundation 819 Main St.

Mission Mississippi meets each Tuesday at 7AM

The Honduras Medical Mission is asking all churches in the diocese to assist providing family packs to give to each family that is seen by the mission in the San Joaquin area. The mission will travel to Honduras in February of 2020.

The cost of one family pack is $12.50. Family packs contain Band-Aids, antifungal cream, triple antibiotic cream, Tylenol, among other ointments and medications for adults and children. What is provided in family packs are much-needed and appreciated gifts for those we serve.

If you would like to make a contribution, make your check out to St. James and put Honduras Medical Mission in the “memo” section of your check. Deadline to send checks is August 26.

Save the Date. Church Women United will be at St James

Sept. 6 at 5:30 pm.

IN OUR DIOCESE

IN OUR COMMUNITY

The Delta Convocation Youth Event will be August 11 from 4-6 pm at St. John’s, Leland. The event is for youth in 6-12 grade. This is a great opportunity to meet other Episcopal youth in your area and elect your delegate to council.

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Don’t miss this opportunity for a weekend retreat at Gray Center quilting with China Pettway and Mary Ann Pettway of the Gee’s Bend Quilting Collective in Gee’s Bend, Alabama.

www.geesbendquiltingretreats.com

IN OUR DIOCESE

The Diocesan Committee on Ministry with LGBT Persons and

The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi present

The Fourteenth Annual Spiritual Renewal Retreat

August 23-25, 2019 Gray Center - Canton, MS

Led by

The Rev. Tommy Dillon II, Rector: St. Margaret's Episcopal Church ~ Baton Rouge, LA

presents "Living in the Way of Love."

Go to https://www.dioms.org/digital_faith/events/ for all the details.

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For parishioners: Jean Nimrod, Stephanie Lowe, Joe McLaurin, David K. Lee, David H. Lee, Ed Egger, Haley Holbrook, Dudley Stewart, Sandy Welsh, Susan Sutherland, Linda Owens, Shirley Mitchell, Elizabeth Smith.

For friends and family: Aries Cotton, Nancy Vittotow, Heather Hager, Doug McIntire, Mackie Jones, Marie Little, Mariamne Council, Mallie McGee, Gary Godwin, Linda Dismuke, Patricia Davis, Olivia Lipscomb, Dee Dee Holloway, Lisa Bobo, Marla Bell, Bob Robinson, Bonnie & Jimmy Hollingsworth, Linda Hamilton, Becky Matthews, Judy & Billy Harland, William Kersh, Andy Von Antz, Retha Carter, Casie Zorn Hoeft, Mary Ann Griffin, Felicia Sudduth, Matthew McCaskill, Libby Lynch Karen Eddleman, Blann Phillips Lutken, Kathryn Carver, Amne Richardson (and Young-Richardson family), Liza Richardson, Ben Meriweather, Julia Reed, Daisy Walsh, Katherine Adams, Edwynne Love, Terry Burford, 2 un-named

For those serving in the Armed Forces: Sean Williams, Eric Crews, Barry Crosby, Thomas Griffin, Barry Jackson, Landon Marony, Nathan Miles, Benji Sparks, Beau Swain, Matt Williams.

For expectant couples: Margaret & Roeland DeKoning, Melonie & Thomas Sandidge (by adoption)

OUR PARISH FAMILY

Finley Edwards 08/01

Greg Wells 08/01

Noel Harris 08/04

Bee Stewart 08/04

George Baird 08/05

Nan Hines 08/05

Leonardo Pieralisi 08/05

Anita Martin 08/06

Craig Tucker 08/07

Virginia Ellison 08/10

Alex Ables 08/11

Cyndi Underwood 08/12

Lucy Dick 08/14

Danny Suber 08/16

Charlie Weissinger 08/20

Wesley Smith 08/21

Jill Flowers 08/22

Olivia Lowe 08/22

Andy Alexander 08/23

Brister Lee 08/23

April Andrews 08/25

Sophia Hines 08/25

Douglas Wade, Jr. 08/25

Tim Bixler 08/26

Marsha Baird 08/30

John Daniels 08/30

Elizabeth Weissinger 08/30

Martha & Jim Renfroe 08/02

Leslie & Daryl Chastain 08/05

Jean & Vance Nimrod 08/05

April & Nolan Andrews 08/11

Susannah & Jan Sanders 08/18

Emily & Brian Pieralisi 08/19

Ruby & Finley Edwards 08/22

Laura & Wesley Smith 08/26

Deanna & Warren Harper 08/27

Lisa & Curt Lacy 08/29

Altar Flowers for August Aug 4 Martin Mitchell Aug 11 Open Aug 18 Open Aug 25 Open Altar Flowers are a wonderful way to honor or remember someone special and make our church beautiful for services. You can sign-up on the hall bulletin board or e-mail or call Betsy and she will be glad to sign you up. We give thanks for the birth of

Aiden Josiah Bixler

Born July 10 to Ashli & Justin Bixler

Proud grandparents are Sonya & Tim Bixler

The new Forwards for Aug, Sept, Oct are now available in the entrances to the church, the kitchen and the hall table. Please help yourself to a copy.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Aug 4 Blessing of the back packs 10:30 am

Aug 11 Food for the Poor Sunday

Aug 14 WEEDs starts back up every

Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm

Aug 17 Foster Parent Support Group

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Aug 19 CPS meeting 5:30 pm

Aug 26 Day School begins

Service Ministries for Sunday, Aug 4 8:30 AM Worship Leader: Betsy Alexander 10:30 AM Worship Leader: Ann Macvaugh LEM: Curt Lacy Lector: Erica Dick Ushers: Ralph Owens, David Skelton Altar Guild: Renfroe team Vestry Assignment: Susan Sutherland, Martha Weissinger

Service Ministries for Sunday, Aug 11 8:30 AM Worship Leader: Jim Martin 10:30 AM Worship Leader: Ashley Hines LEM: Martha Renfroe Lector: John Daniels Ushers: George Baird, Mickey Naaman Altar Guild: Baird Team Vestry Assignment: Warren Harper, Bill Burle

Service Ministries for Sunday, Aug 18 8:30 AM Worship Leader: Betsy Alexander 10:30 AM Worship Leader: Dotti Lowe LEM: Sonya Bixler Lector: Ruby Edwards Ushers: Bill Andrews, Doug Wade Altar Guild: Mitchell Team Vestry Assignment: Curt lacy, Todd Lane

Service Ministries for Sunday, Aug 25 8:30 AM Worship Leader: Jim Martin 10:30 AM Worship Leader: Ann Macvaugh LEM: Finley Edwards Lector: Lee Engel Ushers: Brad Jones, Todd Lane Altar Guild: Egger Team Vestry Assignment: Mickey Naaman, William Owens

Revenue & Expenses June 2019

Total Revenue $34,437.42

Total Expenses $30,313.66

Net Total $4,123.76

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SERVICE MINISTRIES

CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH

August 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Clergy Sabbath

3 10:00 AM A.A. mtg

4 8:30 AM H.E. Rite I 9 AM Choir 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM H.E. Rite II &

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6:00 PM Al Anon

6 7:00 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @ Grace Fellowship 3210 Highway 82 East

7 10:30 AM Bible Study 6:15 PM Choir

8 9 Clergy Sabbath

10 10:00 AM A.A. mtg

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8:30 AM H.E. Rite I 9 AM Choir 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM H.E. Rite II With Rev. Bruce Torrey

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6:00 PM Al Anon

13 7:00 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @ Greater Springfield Baptist Church 302 Harris St. 10:00 AM Worship Committee

14 10:30 AM Bible Study 5:30 PM WEEDS 6:15 PM Choir

15 16 Clergy Sabbath

17 10:00 AM A.A. mtg 10:00 AM – Noon Foster Parent Support Group

18 8:30 AM H.E. Rite I 9 AM Choir 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM H.E. Rite II

19 5:30 PM CPS meeting 6:00 PM Al Anon

20 7:00 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @ Washington Country Ext. Bldg. 148 N. Edison St. 5:30 PM: Vestry

21 10:30 AM Bible Study 5:30 PM WEEDS 6:15 PM Choir

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23 Clergy Sabbath

24 10:00 AM A.A. mtg

25 8:30 AM H.E. Rite I 9 AM Choir 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM H.E. Rite II

26 Day School Begins 6:00 PM Al Anon

27 7:00 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @ Delta Foundation 819 Main Street

28 8:30 AM Day School Chapel 10:30 AM Bible Study 5:30 PM WEEDS 6:15 PM Choir

29 30 Clergy Sabbath

31 10:00 AM A.A. mtg