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THE WEEKLY MESSENGER
1358 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC 29073 Week of May 21, 2017
Thursday is Ascension Day
St. Luke in both his gospel and the Acts
of the Apostles tells us that Jesus ascend-
ed to heaven in front of his disciples. It is
always the 40th day after Easter, so it al-
ways fall on a Thursday. Jesus was 40
days with his disciples after the Resurrec-
tion – so we keep lit the Pascal Candle for
the 40 days, but on Thursday we put it
out. Jesus promised us the Holy Spirit
and a greater gift he could not have given.
Instead of running after Jesus like papa-
razzi chasing the rich and famous, we can
know that Jesus is with us wherever we
are for by ascending to the “right hand of
the Father” Jesus moved not so much to a
throne physically to the right of the Fa-
ther but to God’s most trusted and power-
ful position and in God’s power, Jesus can
be with us wherever we are. Ascension
Day celebrates this wondrous mystery.
Take time on Thursday to give thanks for
this gift in prayer.
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
In the Gospel lesson for this Sun-
day, Jesus says, “1And now I
am no longer in the world,
but they are in the world,
and I am coming to you.
Holy Father, protect them in
your name that you have
given me, so that they may
be one, as we are one.” It
is Jesus’ will that be one.
Divisions cause pain. This
does not mean that we al-
ways agree on everything
but that we value and honor
each other even in disa-
greement. The world needs
us to model this more than
ever. Come hear Jesus’
words.
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Catechism Corner
The Seventh Petition
And deliver us from evil.
What is this? or What does this mean?
We ask in this prayer, as in a summary, that our Father in heaven may deliver
us from all kinds of evil—affecting body or soul, property or reputation—and
at last, when our final hour comes, may grant us a blessed end and take us by
grace from this valley of tears to himself in heaven.
The truth is that the death and resurrection of Christ is the assurance we seek
and need to know that the future is entirely in God’s hands and that nothing –
no evil – can ultimately befall us. We may suffer. Bad things may happen.
There are no guarantees for this life. But paradise, joy, love in eternity are
promised us. Evil has been vanquished. When we pray, “Deliver us from
evil,” we remind ourselves that for us the victory is already given.
Synod Assembly: Please keep the S.C. Synod in your prayers as we meet
in Assembly in Charleston beginning today through Tuesday.
Delegates are: Cheryl Austin, Cora Nevitt and J im Tyner.
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Sunday, June 11
Presiding Minister
Pastor Kevin Ogilvie
Assisting Minister
Acolyte
Communion Assistants
Cora Nevitt
Altar Guild Laney Strickland
Greeters
John Harmon
Jeanette Harmon
Lector
Tammy O’Quinn
Ushers Olin Slice
Sunday, June 18
Presiding Minister
Pastor Kevin Ogilvie
Assisting Minister
Acolyte
Communion Assistants
Cheryl Austin
Altar Guild Laney Strickland
Greeters
John Harmon
Jeanette Harman
Lector
Ushers Bill Hogan
Sunday, May 28
Presiding Minister
Pastor Kevin Ogilvie
Assisting Minister
Acolyte
Communion Assistants
Mary Browder
Altar Guild Laura Hibbs
Greeters
Cheryl Austin
Cora Nevitt
Lector
Mary Browder
Ushers Olin Slice
Sunday, June 4
Presiding Minister
Pastor Kevin Ogilvie
Assisting Minister
Acolyte
Communion Assistants
Altar Guild
Laney Strickland
Greeters
John Harmon
Jeanette Harmon
Lector
Ushers
WORSHIP LEADERS NEEDED
St. Peter writes: 4Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet
chosen and precious in God's sight, and 5like living stones, let yourselves be
built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices
acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:)
You are that royal priesthood and all Christians are invited to help in leading
worship. We have many opportunities from reading lessons, assisting with
communion, serving as an acolyte or in the choir. Please be sure to sign up in
the Narthex on Sunday mornings or speak with Pastor Kevin! He is happy to
give you instruction in how to do the service you choose.
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Would you like to remember a loved one or honor someone special? Please consider a
donation of flowers for our altar area on Sunday morning! A sign up sheet is in the
Narthex. You are asked to speak directly with the florist or to bring the arrangement
yourself. Speak with Pastor Kevin for details.
WORSHIP LEADERS IN MAY/JUNE
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Member Shut-ins
Bobby Frazier
Frank McLeod
Roberta Pound
Dollie Pounds
Anna Ree Roland
Kathleen Smith
Joan Leskoske
Norma Moore
Member Prayer List Pastor Bill Kyzer
Kathleen Smith
Sandra Chapman
Adam Steele Jr.
Friends & Relatives of Church Members
Lanell Hicks - Mother of Miranda West
Rick Kyzer - Son of Richard Kyzer
Roger Lindler - Brother of Mendel Lindler
Billy Long - Brother of Mike Long
Sandy Martin - Friend of Janet & Russell Taylor
Samantha Molnar - Sister of Carolyn Steele
Gerald Roof - Brother of Debbie Kyzer
Priscilla Shealy - Sister of Alice Raffa
Allie Snider- Granddaughter of the Freeman’s
Johnny Starnes - Brother of Anna Ree Roland
Susan Russell - Friend of Brenda Poplin
Caleb Bratcher– Friend of Mary Hines
Sandra Voelker - Friend of Margaret Hollis
Lois Watson - Mother of Debbie Areheart
William Watson - Father of Debbie Areheart
Julia Shealy—Friend of Katrina Shealy
The Family of John Price — Cousin of Margaret
& Allen Hollis
Mike and Janet Crumptons family
Gene Crumpton– Uncle
David Ball - Father of Rosemary Davis
Randy Baker - Friend of the Freeman’s
Pam Crossland - Friend of Cheryl Austin
Family of Jessie Mae Owens Spires - Cousin of Margaret
& Allen Hollis
Jacob Dooley-Uncle of Margaret and Allen Hollis
Clarence Davis - Father of Jason Davis
Barbara Eckard - Cousin of Mary Hines
Gracey Goodman - Great Niece of Henry Poplin
Mildred Gunter - Cousin of Anna Ree Roland
Lee Hamilton - Grandson of Norma Moore
Terri Moore Hamilton - Daughter of Norma Moore
Colene Hook - Mother of Kristie Joyner
Bob Florence - Father of Megan Joyner
Ann Addy—Friend of Katrina Shealy
Laurie Williams– Marshall O’Quinn Teacher
Calla Wood– Granddaughter of Adam and Carolyn Steele
Mickey Steele and Rita Cromer– Friends of the Austin
Family.
Bill & Linda Dottery –Cousins & friends of Margaret Hol-
lis
Military Workers
Michael Anderson - Friend of St. James
Dwight Barrs - Grandson Eunice Backman Joseph Brown - Grandson of Bill & Kathryn Kyzer
Ryan Caulder - Son of Mot Caulder
Aaron Frazier– Grandson of Bobby and Jean Frazier
Daniel Herb - Son in Law of Mot Caulder
Jeremy Jolly - Grandson of Hazel Rawl
Wayne Watkins - Nephew of S. Jeffords
Keith Zeigler - Son of Tom Zeigler
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Monday, May 22 6:30PM Yoga
7:00PM Cub Scouts
Tuesday, May 23 6:30PM Gir l Scouts
Wednesday, May 24 6:30PM Choir Practice
7:30PM Handbell Choir
Thursday, May 25 7:00PM Alcoholics Anonymous
Sunday, May 28 Seventh Sunday in Easter
9:15AM Sunday School
10:30AM Holy Communion
4:00PM Confirmation Class
This Week At St. James
Birthdays
5/28
Roberta Pound “Bill”
5/31
Sheryl Jeffords
Jeff Hibbs
6/2
Jackie Metz
Tracy Shealy
VBS- MEGA Sports Camp
June 11th thru June 15th
6-8 pm
Volunteers Needed!!
MEGA Mascot- Are you someone who loves to clown around and be in front of people. Would you wear a MEGA Costume? Are you willing to add humor to VBS all while helping kids re-view Mega Bible verses? If so you'd make the perfect MEGA Mascot!
Huddle Leaders- Can you be a superhero to the kids in your huddle group? Are you willing to help kids get to know Jesus, Lead your group in re-view the mega point of the day, memorizing the Mega Verse, and leading a bible story and sports story? Then you would be a per-fect Huddle Leader!
Rally Coach- Are you someone who loves God and en-joys working with kids? Would you just be interested in leading Opening and Clos-ing Rallies? Then you would be the perfect Rally Coach!
Please contact Lara Backman 803-920-8268 or Amanda Huber 864-423-4224 or thru email at [email protected]
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Food Pantry - The food pantry is in need of dry beans, rice and spaghetti
sauce. As always, any and all donations are welcome and appreciated.
Rides for Seniors Several of our church members are no longer able to drive,
mostly for medical reasons. They would love to come to church but can’t get there. If
you would be willing to drive a member to church and back, please let Pastor Kevin
know.
In Observance of Memorial Day St. James
office will be closed on Monday 5/29.
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St. James Lutheran
Church
1358 South Lake Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 359-2122 or
(803) 359-7803
Visit us on the web at
www.stjameslex.com
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor Kevin Ogilvie, PhD.
Music Director
Martha Caulder
Secretary
Sharon Summers
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:15am Sunday School
10:30 Holy Communion
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cheryl Austin, President
Adam Steele, Vice-President/Cemetery
Kevin Turner, Secretary/Family Life
Jeff Hibbs, Fin. Secretary/Personnel
Ben Freeman Treasurer/Finance
Kim Backman, Christian Education
Mary Browder Social Ministry
John Harmon Stewardship
Mary Hines Youth
Dick Kyzer Property
Larry Kyzer Evangelism
Katrina Shealy Worship & Music
Pastor Kevin Ex Officio
St. James Lutheran Council for 2017