St.

James St George Episcopal June 2017

Church
Award Received Summer Service
Senior Warden Ron Fowler, was named The weekly Sunday service will be held at 9:00 am
“Volunteer of the Year” by The United from May 28, 2017, to September 3, 2017.
States Penitentiary Canaan in recognition
of his guidance, assistance and
dedication. Ron is involved in two prison Virtual Spotlight
ministries: the Kairos ministry at SSI The pulpit and matching hand railing in front of the
prison in Waymart and L.I.F.E III altar were given in memory of James and Isabelle
(Leading in Faith & Education) at the Allan by their children Elwood, Robert and Isabelle
Federal prison in Canaan. and dedicated
Ron i September 21,
Knowing Your Past and Building Your Future 1947. Some
priests chose to
A Stewardship workshop planned and use it, some do
coordinated by Christine McGeachie not. After much
controversy, the
was held at St. James St. George Church pulpit was
on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Presenters moved, in April
included Jim Rinehart (Stewardship of 2016, about
Chair) and Dan Charney (Stewardship five feet toward
Missioner). Participants were asked to the outside wall
of the church,
explore their past, examine their present thus providing a
and look toward the future while less obstructed
thinking outside the walls of their view of the altar.
church. A crucial question was
“What things will have to change in
your parish to make your vision of Summer Lunch Program
the future happen? Seventeen Beginning Monday, June 19, 2017, St James St.
representatives of Christ Church George Church will be providing a free lunch to
(Forest City), Trinity Church children and teens.
(Carbondale), Good Shepherd Serving will be Monday
Episcopal Church (Milford) and St. through Friday from
James St. George (Jermyn) attended. 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
No sign-ups or
registration necessary.

50/50 Tickets
The April/May 50/50 of
$230.00 was won by St.
James-St. George Church.
Contact Christine McGeachie for a ticket today.
 Upcoming Events
Peacemeal –
Saturday, June 10, 2017
4:30 pm
Elm Park Methodist Church
Vestry Meeting –
Monday, June 12, 2017
7:00 pm
St. James St. George Church
Community Meal –
Saturday, June 24, 2017
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
St. James St. George Church
Food pantry –
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
11: 00 am – 1:00 pm
St. James St. George Church
Yard Sale
Saturday, July 15, 2017
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
St. James St. George Church
Contact Information
Address: 398 Washington
Avenue, Jermyn, PA 18433
Telephone: 570-876-4896
e-mail: ssjandg@yahoo.com
Website: ssjandg.weebly.com
St. James St. George Episcopal Church
398 Washington Avenue
Jermyn, PA 18433
Still Collecting . . . Yard Sale
Our Annual Yard Sale will be held on
SODA TABS Saturday, July 15, 2017, from 9:00 am – 2:00
pm. Please contact Gloria Lyons at 570-876-
3978 for more information or if interested in
reserving a space.
USED PRINTER
CARTIDGES
BOX TOPS
Vestry News
The Vestry met on Monday, May 9, 2017. Visitors
included Bob Schrieber (St. James Church, Dundaff) and
Jack Demark (Christ Church, Forest City). The Summer
Lunch Program that will take place at the church was
explained. A motion was made and passed to change the
time of the Sunday service to 9:00 am beginning the
Sunday before Memorial Day.
Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast
A huge thank you to all who participated in the
Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast – selling or buying
tickets, or volunteering your time. The pancakes
were delicious and the service was extraordinary.
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.