September 5, 2010

The Knots Prayer

Dear God,
Please untie the knots that are in my mind,
my heart
and my life.

Remove the have nots,
the can nots
and the do nots
that I have in my mind.

Erase the will nots,
may nots
and might nots
that find a home in my heart.

Release me from the could nots,
would nots
and should nots
that obstruct my life.

And most of all, dear God,
I ask that you remove from my mind,
my heart and my life
all of the am nots
that I have allowed to hold me back,
especially the thought
that I am not good enough.

Amen.
(Anonymous)

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY MORNING

SUNDAY WORSHIP at 8:30, 9:40 and 11:00 a.m.

The Rev. Jerry Meredith

LITURGICAL READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33

Have YOU signed up to be in the St. James’ New Church Directory?

Time has been extended to sign up for the new directory! If you consider St. James your church home….. ...we want you in the directory! To sign up for a free professional portrait session go to the St. James website and click on the “Family Album” banner. Everyone receives a free 8x10 portrait from their session. If you don’t have computer access, sign up tables will be in the fellowship hall on Sunday. Questions? contact Marie Babcock at 404/401-8405.

New dates have been added so sign up today! We also need candid photos from church events. If you have photos to share, please leave in the church office or attendance folders in the pews. Be sure to write your name on the back of any photos you want returned.

** If you have not completed the yellow registration card please pick one up from the church office or attendance folders and return it as soon as possible. These will be used by the church to create a data base for future use.**

Congratulations to Nathan & Amber Mangle on the birth of their son, Grady Stone Mangle, August 18, 2010

Families in Christ Sunday School Class invites you to join us reading and discussing “The Jesus I Never Knew” by Philip Yancey.

Anyone is welcome to come be a part of this fabulous study! In his book, Yancey examines three fundamental questions: Who was Jesus? Why did He come? What did He leave behind? We meet in Room 103 at 11:00 am. Childcare is provided thru 5th grade. Questions? Please contact Derrick and Leslie Seuser 706-310-0801 or lwseuser@gmail.com  

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER

Margaret Legato, Brad & Sally Baker, Jean Williams, Torry Madurski, Vera Hall, Cindy Winnett, Kay Dotson, Jena Cabaniss, Sarah Klayman, Virginia Scott, Helen Price, Larry Choate, Anne Kenan, Katherine Arnold Wolf, Jean Allen, Leticia Butler, Col. Larry Hoff, Andy Hassell, Kenneth Cole, Richard Andersen, Valerie Barksdale, Bill Burgin, 2nd Lt Charles Knox, Dale Williams, Sherry Jones, Rebekah Sobel
F.K. Howard

SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Zach Cole, 1st Lt Brett Thomas, 2nd Lt Courtney Strack, Chris Walker, Matt Cole, Maj Chris Himmelsbach, 2nd Lt William Mahoney, Tim Kraeling, Kyle Crume, 1st Lt Harding Brumby, 2nd Lt Charles “Chip” Knox, Cody Maxwell

It is our privilege to pray for you. Prayer needs will be printed in Focus only in those weeks where they are specifically requested. Please feel free to write prayer requests on the attendance pads. Help us to honor your requests by stating whether they are confidential or for inclusion in the Focus.

Our Christian love and sympathy to Donna Cochran & Kathy Stewart in the loss of their mother, Joan Dotson, and to Gloria Arrington in the loss of her father, Howard Dull.

Nursery & Children’s Ministry Family Tailgate

Saturday, Sept 11th 11:00 am

Mark Your Calendars…..

Global Block Party October 10 5:00 —7:00 pm
St. James’ Parking Lot (More info to come) 

Youth Fall Retreat September 24-26 Lake Hartwell

Attention Youth & Youth Families: Do you like things like… camping, hking, Masters Mini-Golf, Tournament, beach volleyball, Capture the Flag, late-night fun, Big & Small Group Times, water sports, wakeboarding, tubing?????

Of course you do! So sign up for our awesome Fall Retreat coming up next month. Here’s what you need to know:

• Who: 7-12 Grade Youth and Friends
• Where: Tugaloo State Park on Lake Hartwell
• Cost: $60.00 for students (includes tent, transportation, t-shirt, meals and fun)
• Need more info? Contact Brad Baker — brad@sjumc.org — 706-548-1680

JOLLY GOOD TIMERS SEPTEMBER 13 @ NOON — FELLOWSHIP HALL

Anyone regardless of age is invited

• Speaker: Billy Galt
• Topic: Ben Epps, First Georgian to fly a plane (Billy’s grandfather)
• Lunch Menu: Lasagna & salad
• Cost: $5.00 per person

Reservations and advance payment required for lunch. (Feel free to skip lunch and come to program at 12:45.) Contact: Mary Case 706-548-3848 or See Mary at church on Sunday.

CHASE STREET SCHOOL NEEDS TUTORS

Chase Street School, St. James’ Partner in Education, is again asking for tutors for students who need a little extra help in reading or math. Training will be provided, and tutors will have their choices of subject, student’s grade level and gender. Please call Marlene IMMEDIATELY at 706-548-1016 to talk about your giving just an hour a week to this worthy effort.

Miss a Sunday?

 Pastor Jerry’s teachings are available on our website here.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 8

DINNER MENU

• REGULAR DINNER
  Meat Loaf, Garden Salad, Garden Peas, Mac & Cheese, Biscuit, Ice Cream
• BAKED POTATO & SALAD BAR
• KID’S MEAL
  Meat Loaf, Mac & Cheese, Garden Peas, Biscuit, Ice Cream
• DINNER RESERVATIONS are required and may be made by contacting the Church Office 706-548-1680 or email to info@sjumc.org 
• RESERVATIONS may also be made by printing your name on the attendance pad indicating the number of adults and children attending. (Also, please note on your first reservation if you would prefer a standing reservation for each week.) 
  • If you want the Potato Bar or Kid’s Meal for a family member, please note beside the name(s) on the Attendance Pad as follows: "P" for Potato Bar & Salad….OR…."KM" for Kid’s Meal.
  • If a "P" or "KM" is not shown next to a name, a regular dinner will be prepared for adults and a child-size portion of the regular dinner will be prepared for children.
• COST: Adults: $5.00, Children: $2.50
• TIME: Serving line is open from 5:15 pm until 6:00 pm. 
• NURSERY: Provided from 5:50-7:30 pm for Newborns thru age three.

ACTIVITIES

• 5:15-6:00 pm Dinner—Fellowship Hall
• 5:50-7:30 pm Nursery—Newborn thru age three
• 5:55-7:30 pm Children—Room 120 (drop off & pick up)
• 6:00-7:30 pm Youth REMIX—The Jimmy
• 6:00-7:30 pm School of Healing Prayer: Levels 1 & 3 — Rooms 107 & 220
• 6:00-7:30 pm Women’s Study: Experiencing the Heart of Jesus—Room 219
• 6:00-7:30 pm Adults: The Book of Romans-The Constitution of the Church Room 101
• 7:30-8:30 pm Women’s Ensemble Rehearsal—Choir Room
• 7:30-8:30 pm Men’s Ensemble Rehearsal 

August 29, 2010 Attendance

• Sunday School 235
• Worship (8:30) 62
• Worship (9:40) 76
• Worship (11:00) 207
• Total Worship 345

15th Sunday after Pentecost - September 5, 2010

WE ENTER TO WORSHIP

PRELUDE (8:30)
There Is A Redeemer—arr. Douglas Wagner

PRELUDE (9:40, 11:00)
Lamb Of Glory—arr. Stan Pethel
LaMurl Morris

GATHERING SONG-HYMN 380
There’s Within My Heart A Melody

WELCOME
Glenn Cole

WE PRAISE GOD WITH OUR MUSIC AND PRAYERS

HYMN NO. 618(8:30 & 11:00)
Let Us Break Bread Together

PRAISE SONGS (9:40 & 11:00)

THE READING OF THE WORD
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH, NO. 881 (8:30 a.m.)

WE LIFT OUR SPIRITS IN PRAYER
The Rev. Jerry Meredith

(11:00 a.m. service): Children may be dismissed to Children’s Church in Room 113. Pre-K (4 years old by Sept 1, 2010) through 2nd Grade

WE HEAR HIS WORD

 The Rev. Jerry Meredith

SCRIPTURE
Luke 23:26-43

SERMON
Why Have You Come?

WE RESPOND TO CHRIST

HYMN NO. 614
For The Bread Which You Have Broken

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

OFFERTORY
In Christ Alone—arr. Marilyn Ham
LaMurl Morris

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS & SENDING FORTH
Glenn Cole

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
Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us—BRADBURY
LaMurl Morris

Altar Color for Sunday, September 5: Green
Jeff Larkins, Head Usher
THANK YOU FOR TURNING OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING WORSHIP SERVICES AND BIBLE CLASSES. Our St. James Prayer Ministers will be available at the Altar immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service to pray with anyone desiring prayer.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT ST. JAMES

Sunday,  September 5
Worship Services at 8:30, 9:40, and 11:00 a.m.

• 8:30 am Worship (Sanctuary)
• 9:00 am Coffee & Doughnuts (Fellowship Hall)
• 9:40 am Worship (Sanctuary)
• 9:40 am Bible Classes
• 11:00 am Worship (Sanctuary)
• 11:00 am Children’s Church (Room 113)
• 11:00 am Families in Christ Class (Room 103) No Youth Supper Club
• 6:00-8:00 pm Hebrew Class (Room 101) 

Monday, September 6

• SJUMC Office Closed—Labor Day
• 11:00 am Intercessory Prayer Group (Room 107)
• 6:00 pm A.A. Meeting (Rooms 101, 111)
• 6:00-7:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal
• 6:00-9:00 pm Rose of Athens Theatre Rehearsals

Tuesday, September 7

• 7:00 am Bible Study (Room 220)
• 10:00 am Caregivers Discussion Group (Room 101)
• 12:00 pm Praying for Athens (Room 101)
• 2:00-9:00 pm Church Directory Photos (Rooms 219, 220)
• 7:00 pm Elijah House Prayer Ministry Training 

Wednesday, September 8

• 9:00 am Holy Yoga (Room 101)
• 10:30 am SJUMC Staff Meeting (Parlor)
• 5:15 pm Wednesday Night Supper
• 5:50 pm Nursery Activities
• 5:55 pm Children’s Activities (Room 120)
• 6:00 pm Adult Bible Studies
• 6:00 pm Youth REMIX at The Jimmy
• 7:30 pm Women’s Ensemble (Choir Room)
• 7:30 pm Men’s Ensemble (Room 214) 

Thursday, September 9

• 2:00-9:00 pm Church Directory Photos (Rooms 219, 220)
• 3:30-6:15 pm Suzuki Strings of Athens (FH)
• 6:00 pm A.A. Regular Meeting (Rooms 101, 111)
• 6:00-9:00 pm Rose of Athens Theatre Rehearsals
• 6:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting (Parlor) 

Friday, September 10

• SJUMC Office Closed on Fridays
• 8:00 am Men’s Prayer (Parlor)
• 9:15-11:30 am Women’s Friday Bible Study (Home of Jessica Beaver)
• 2:00-8:00 pm Church Directory Photos (Rooms 219, 220)
• 6:00 pm Rose of Athens Theatre Rehearsals 

Saturday, September 11

• 10:00-6:00 pm Church Directory Photos (Rooms 219, 220)
• 11:00 am Nursery/Children Family Tailgate

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES - THE LIGHT

Sunday, September 5

• 10:30 am Sunday School
• 11:00 am Worship
• 6:00 pm Worship