January 29, 2012 

John 17:1-5

1After Jesus said this, He looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted Him authority over all people that He might give eternal life to all those you have given Him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. 4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.

In a scene from Shadowlands, a film based on the life of C.S. Lewis, Lewis has returned to Oxford from London, where he has just been married to Joy Gresham, an American woman, in a private Episcopal ceremony performed at her hospital bedside. She is dying from cancer, and, through the struggle with her illness, she and Lewis have been discovering the depth of their love for each other. As Lewis arrives at the college where he teaches, he is met by Harry Harrington, an Episcopal priest, who asks for any news. Lewis hesitates; then, deciding to speak of the marriage and not the cancer, he says, "Ah, good news, I think, Harry. Yes, good news."

Harrington, not aware of the marriage and thinking that Lewis is referring to Joy's medical situation, replies, "I know how hard you've been praying .... now, God is answering your prayer." "That's not why I pray, Harry," Lewis responds. "I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God; it changes me." (adapted from Tom Long)

‘Til next time,

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY MORNING

SUNDAY WORSHIP at 8:30, 9:40, and 10:50

The Rev. Jerry Meredith

LITURGICAL READINGS FOR January 29, 2012

Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 62:5-12
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20

WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP MEAL RESERVATION DEADLINE

Please note the reservation deadline for our Fellowship Meal on Wednesday evenings has changed. The caterer needs a “head count” by Monday at 12:00 noon. Therefore, we will need your reservation(s) on….Monday mornings by 11:00. Thank you!

The Light

• SOUP & SERMON — THURSDAYS AT THE LIGHT:
  
  • Beginning this Thursday, February 2nd
  • SOUP & SERMON —11:30 am until 12:30 pm
• GOLF TOURNAMENT:
  
  • February 13th @ Lane Creek Golf Club
  • Meet @ 12:00 noon; Tee Time @ 1:00 pm
  • $50.00 entry fee — checks payable to The Light
  • Registration forms are available in the St. James Church Office.
• FURNITURE NEEDS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGREGATION:
• Bedroom sets and living room sets.

Please call Pastor Lloyd Craft at 678-346-8956 for further information regarding the above dates and needs.

Children's Ministry Team Meeting

Sunday, February 5th — Parent Library  
12:00 noon (Lunch & Childcare provided)

YOU ARE NEEDED to help plan events for the Nursery & Children’s Ministries! We will begin planning the Easter Egg Hunt and various service projects for our wonderful St. James children. Need more information? Contact Andrea Jay at ajay@sjumc.org.

Prayer Requests

Andrew Morgan, Eleanor Grimes, Louise Gibson, Sandy Martin, Anne Kenan, Gail Perno, Margaret Legato, Sheila Bridges, Ben Gegen, Garrett Family, Marty Brobst, Sherry Jones, Bill Burgin, George Simpson, Meredith Shy, Terry Gautreaux’s father, Claire Lowery, Helen Price, Quinn Daly, Tim Crowe, Darlene Wright, Jan Snyder, Ray Preston, Torry Madurski, Dennis Struemph, Jean Fleet, Richard Andersen, Vonnie Johnston, Diann Floyd, Jena Cabaniss, Rick Baker, Sally Stowers

SERVING IN THE MILITARY

1st Lt. Charles "Chip" Knox, Capt. Nathaniel Chittick, Maj. Chris Himmelsbach, 1st Lt. Harding Brumby, Chris Walker, Matt Cole, 2nd Lt. Courtney Strack, Cody Maxwell, Zach Cole, 2nd Lt. William Mahoney, Corp. Shay Jennings, Capt. Brett Thomas, Kyle Crume

Wednesday Nights at St. James! February 1, 2012

LEARNING TOGETHER, GROWING TOGETHER IN CHRIST

• 5:15 PM Fellowship Meal
  Cost: Adult $5.00/Child $2.50
  Menu: Fried Chicken, Garden Salad, Macaroni & Cheese, Lima Beans, Biscuit, Banana Pudding
  Please call the Church Office at 706-548-1680 for reservations by Monday, January 23 at 11:00 am.
• 6:00 pm Wednesday Opportunities
  • Women’s Study - Room 219 - “Mentoring and Shepherding Leadership Training” (led by Jessica Beaver)
  • Men’s Devotion - Room 220
  • School of Healing Prayer, Level 1—Room 107 (led by Bailey Mitchell and/or Jane Kilgo)
  • Adult Bible Study - Fellowship Hall - “Questions and Answers from the Bible” 
  • Youth Remix —The Jimmy
  • Children’s and Nursery Activities Resume

Join us on Wednesday, February 1st as we learn and grow together!

College

WELCOME BACK COLLEGE STUDENTS!

Tip of the Week: Hey College Students! We know that semester after semester, one of your biggest expenses is textbooks. Maybe the most frustrating thing of all is trying to sell them back for a decent price. Our in town bookstores won't always take them back, so it makes sense to check around. Half.com allows you to sell books online to students around the world, giving you a much better chance of getting a good deal. Check it out, and have an awesome week! We're glad you're here! http://www.sjumc.org/college

Missions Possible 5K

April 14th - Save the date and start training! (More information to follow.)

St. James Church Retreat March 2-4, 2012 Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, Georgia

Join us for our Annual Church Retreat at beautiful Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Great weekend packed full of activities for all ages! Bring your children! Bring your friends! If you are not a member of St. James...no problem...you are invited!

Where are the registration forms? Just pick up a registration form in the Church Office or download them from our site here. Don’t miss it — This will be the best retreat yet!

For more information, contact Pat Bennett at 706-207-6699 or prbennett113@charter.net. Retreat registration deadline: February 26th

FLOWER CALENDAR 2012

If you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary for our Sunday morning services, the new Flower Calendar is located on the hallway bulletin board outside the Fellowship Hall. Please sign your name and write the name of the person the flowers will be “in honor of” or “in memory of”. Cost: $75.00. Questions? Call the Church Office at 706-548-1680.

Miss a Sunday?

Pastor Jerry's teachings are available online and for downloading on our Teachings page here.

The Worship of God

8:30 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany January 29, 2012

WE ENTER TO WORSHIP

PRESERVICE MUSIC (8:30)
Bill Emerson, piano

PRELUDE (8:30)
God of Grace and God of Glory—arr. Held

PRELUDE (10:50)
How Majestic is Your Name—arr. Pethel

GATHERING SONG—HYMN NO. 174 (10:50)
His Name Is Wonderful

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Glenn Cole

GREETING TIME (10:50)

WE PRAISE GOD WITH OUR MUSIC, GIFTS, AND PRAYERS

HYMN NO. 163 (8:30, 10:50)
Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know

OFFERTORY

DOXOLOGY—HYMN NO. 94
Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow

THE READING OF THE WORD
Psalm 62:1-8

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH, No. 881 (8:30)

PRAISE MUSIC

WE LIFT OUR SPIRITS IN PRAYER
The Rev. Jerry Meredith

(10:50 a.m. service): Children may be dismissed to Children’s Church in Room 103. Pre-K (4 years old by Sept 1, 2011) through 2nd Grade

WORSHIP IN MUSIC
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

WE HEAR HIS WORD

The Rev. Jerry Meredith

SCRIPTURE
Mark 11:20-26

SERMON
“Mountains That Will Not Move” 

OUR RESPONSE

HYMN NO. 159
Lift High The Cross

SENDING FORTH

CONGREGATIONAL BLESSING:
May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever, Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor. Lift up your eyes and see his face, know His grace is for you, May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever.

POSTLUDE
Lord, Speak to Me—CANONBURY

Altar Color for Sunday, January 29 — Green

Jimmy Beeland, Head Usher
THANK YOU FOR TURNING OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICES AND BIBLE CLASSES. Our St. James Prayer Ministers will be available at the Altar immediately following the service to pray with anyone desiring prayer.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT ST. JAMES

Sunday, January 29

Worship Services at 8:30, 9:40 and 10:50 a.m.

• 8:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary)
• 9:00 am Coffee & Doughnuts (Fellowship Hall)
• 9:40 am Worship Service (Sanctuary)
• 9:40 am Bible Classes
• 10:50 am Worship Service (Sanctuary)
• 12:00 noon Nursery Staff Meeting (Room 110)
• 12:30 pm Missions Possible 5K Kickoff (FH)
• 5:30 pm Student Leadership Team (The Jimmy)
• 6:00-8:00 pm Youth Supper Club (The Jimmy)
• 6:00 pm Hebrew Class (Room 220)