Worship This Sunday - 7.12.26

Worship Schedule

9:00: Contemporary Worship with Kids Connect

Property Update

Parking Lot Repairs

Parking Lot repairs will begin July 13th. There will be no access to church parking lot for the full week.

If you need to reach a member of church staff during these periods of closure, please email or phone us directly.

Worship on Sunday June 19th at 9:00am will still take place at St. James.
The Parking Lot will be ready by then.

We are excited to again be sponsoring Operation Smart Start! Last year, thanks to God’s grace and your generosity, we were able to purchase and fill 310 book bags to help local children in need start the new school year stocked with supplies.

We are hoping to fulfill a similar number of requests this year. With $25, we can fill one bookbag. If you would like to contribute, forms are available outside of the Sanctuary or donate online,on the St. James website and select Smart Start from the giving options. Thank you in advance for supporting this important mission!

Correction! Sunday, August 9 at 10AM we’ll stuff backpacks in Fellowship Hall and get them ready to send to the area schools!

Blood Drive - 7/24/26 12:00-5:00pm

On Monday, July 24, St. James is hosting a blood drive in the Fellowship hall from 12:00-5:00pm.

Please consider giving the "Gift of Life" by scheduling your donation for July 24.

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

Schedule your donation by clicking the button below.

All St. James Ladies are Invited to Attend:

Awesomely & Wonderfully Made ~A Women’s Retreat at St. Luke, Gilbertsville

Ladies of all ages are invited to a special Women’s Retreat on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This meaningful day together is completely free of charge and promises to be a time of encouragement, connection, renewal, and joy.

Our theme, inspired by Psalm 139, is “Awesomely & Wonderfully Made.” The retreat will begin with prayer, a warm welcome, and an introduction to the day’s theme as we reflect on the truth that each of us is uniquely created and deeply loved by God. Throughout the day we will gather for three sessions:

• Celebrate Your Design

• Honor Others

• Trust God’s Purpose

Each session will be followed by small group discussion, offering time to share, reflect, and encourage one another in faith and friendship.

After enjoying lunch together, participants will have the opportunity to choose from several activities designed to nurture body, mind, and spirit. Options will include hand massages and fingernail painting, chair yoga, creating a beautiful craft to take home, quiet prayer and reflection time, and more.

Registration will be required, and forms will be available soon. Be sure to invite a friend, neighbor, daughter, mother, or sister to share in this special day together.

We hope you will come and be blessed as we celebrate the beautiful ways God has created each of us — awesomely and wonderfully made.

Registration forms are available on the two tables going into the sanctuary.

For questions or more information, please contact Bobbie Hoffman, Dofd@stjameslimerick.org

Would you like a little encouragement each day?

If so, I invite you to receive a brief daily devotional delivered to your email. Each devotion includes a Scripture verse, a short reflection, a prayer, and a video of a hymn or Christian song.

The purpose of these daily devotions is simply to encourage you, strengthen your faith, and be a blessing as we keep our hearts and minds focused on our gracious God.

If you would like to receive these daily devotions, simply email me at Dofd@stjameslimerick.org, and I'll be happy to add you to the list. May God continue to bless and encourage you each day!

Bobbie Hoffman

Bible Study Opportunities

Tuesday Afternoon Zoom Bible Study

We are discussing the book of Acts, which details the spread of the early Christian church after Jesus' ascension, focusing on the work of the Holy Spirit through the apostles, especially Peter and Paul. It highlights the growth of the church from Jerusalem to the wider Roman world, emphasizing the inclusion of Gentiles and the power of the gospel. The group meets Tuesdays at 11:30 am.

Zoom Link

Tuesday Night Zoom Bible Study

This group is on hold until September.

Thursday Bible Study

We are discussing the book of Isaiah because it powerfully weaves together God’s holiness, justice, mercy, and hope. Isaiah speaks honestly about sin and suffering while continually pointing to God’s promise of redemption and restoration. Its rich prophecies about the Messiah, its calls to trust God in difficult times, and its vision of peace invite deep reflection, meaningful discussion, and personal application. This group meets Thursday mornings from 11 AM – 12:15 PM at the Willow Run Club House, at 200 Village Way, off Ridge Pike in Limerick. For more information call Bobbie Hoffman at 610-287-7231, ext. 12.

The group will be on summer break until September 10

Joyfully living in Christ we create community, practice compassion, and work together for the good of all.