St.

James St George Episcopal September 2017

Church
Bishop Search &Transition Virtual Spotlight
The search committee for the ninth bishop of The marble Baptismal
Bethlehem has launched a new website that Font was dedicated on
includes videos, a timeline, and answers to November 30, 1930. It
frequently asked questions. was given by Mrs.
James Allan in memory
of her sister Mrs. Mary
"Like many places, the sand on which the Maxwell Clarkson. The
foundation of how we are Church and where we have been church font is located near the
are shifting and our challenges are real," reads the home page.
entrance to the church
"Make no mistake however, we know grace, and our hearts are
to remind each person,
filled with gratitude. We look to the future with courage in our
as they enter the church
hearts and in faithfulness to our God."
to pray, of their own
Visit http://www.bishopsearchdiobeth.org/ to learn more about baptism and initiation
the search for the diocese's next bishop into Christ’s family.

Thank you
A big thank you to Bank
The theme of the 146th convention of the diocese, of America volunteers
which takes place September 29-30 in Carbondale, who planted and
will be "Jesus said, 'I am the Way.' harvested the excellent assortment of fresh produce
donated to our July Food Pantry.
Diocesan Convention Registration is Now Open

Online registration is now open.

• Please register on line by September 15.
• Registration cost will be $90 per person.
For those wishing to attend the dinner only, the cost will be $40
per person.

Please note the following time changes: Anyone with children

interested in
Food Pantry Community Meal attending Sunday
(last Wednesday of month) (last Saturday of month) School please contact
11:00 – 12:00 11:30 – 12:30 Carol
Brownstein at clb617@aol.com, 570-230-1901
(home), 570-881-7613 (cell), or before or after
church. She works from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, so if she
does not answer, feel free to leave a message.
Sunday School starts September 3, 2017.
 Upcoming Events
Peacemeal –
Saturday, September 9, 2017
4:30 pm
Elm Park Methodist Church
Change in Sunday Service –
Sunday, September 10, 2017
10:00 am
St. James St. George Church
Vestry Meeting –
Monday, September 11, 2017
7:00 pm
St. James St. George Church
Food pantry –
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
11: 00 am – 1:00 pm
St. James St. George Church
Diocesan Convention –
Friday, September 29, 2017 -
Saturday, September 20, 2017
Trinity Church, Carbondale
Community Meal –
Saturday, September 30, 2017
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
St. James St. George Church
Roast Beef Dinner –
Saturday, October 12, 2017
St. James St. George Church
St. James St. George Episcopal Church
398 Washington Avenue
Jermyn, PA 18433
Contact Information 50/50 Tickets
Address: 398 Washington Tickets for the 50/50
Avenue, Jermyn, PA 18433 next drawing are on
Telephone: 570-876-4896 sale.
Contact Christine McGeachie for a
e-mail: ssjandg@yahoo.com
ticket. Winner last drawing took home
Website: ssjandg.weebly.com
$230.00.
Vestry News
The Vestry met on Monday, August 14, 2017.
Resignation were accepted from Judie Ferree (Clerk of
the Vestry) and Mary Metzger, effective immediately.
Two individuals are now being sought to fill the last four
months of their unexpired terms.
Roast Beef Dinner
The next Fabulously Delicious Roast Beef Dinner is
scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 1017. Carol
Propst is in charge and will be asking for volunteers
and contributions to make this annual fund raiser a
huge success. Come and enjoy the feast.
Weekly Bulletins
Additions, corrections or changes to the weekly church bulletin or church website
can be made by contacting Heather Evans at 570-468-3022 (leave a message) or
HEvans13@outlook.com.
Remember
Sunday service returns to 10:00 am on Sunday, September 10, 2017.