Worship This Sunday - 6.14.26

Worship Schedule

9:00: Contemporary Worship with Kids Connect

10:00: Hospitality hour in Fellowship Hall

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.

We Need VBS Volunteers!

Can you help at VBS (Jun 29 - Jul 2)? Register Here

Our current needs are for Crew Leaders and Assistant Crew Leaders. As part of the Crew, you’ll escort a group of kids to each station and engage with them during their activities. This is not a passive role, but one that creates connection through conversation and movement!

The low numbers ensure we have enough coverage for the students enrolled at about 8 kids per group. Additional support will allow us to make smaller crews of 5-6 kids.

• 2 to 6 more Crew Leaders

• 4 to 8 more Assistant Crew Leaders

• 2 Welcome Team for June 29 & 30

  • 1 hour only

  • could be helpful “floaters” through the week
    

Crew Leader positions are great for adults and high school youth. Assistant Crew Leader positions are great for students in grades 5 and above, or adults who are hesitant to take the lead, but want to support and engage.

Have any questions? See Janet Hilsmier or email kidsconnect@stjameslimerick.org.

VBS Decorating Days

We’re looking for extra help to get our church and school decorated for Rainforest Falls VBS. We’ll decorate halls and classrooms during the week - transforming the space into rainforests and discovery centers. It’s fairly light work using tape, hot glue, magnets and step stools. It’s amazing what paper and plastic can do! We’ll also sort supplies and deliver them to their designated spaces.

June 22 - 26

[10am - 12pm] — [1pm - 4pm] — [6pm - 8pm]

We’ll also decorate the Sanctuary on June 29 after worship. Many hands make light work, but the Sanctuary build takes a crew to turn our stage into a rainforest complete with water fall, rock features and a tiki hut!

If you can help, please stop by during posted hours. Contact Janet Hilsmier if you have questions.

Additional “making” days will happen this week June 13, 14, 15 at St James from 10am-5pm. We’ll be turning boxes and bags and paper into rocks and vines! Come help!

Decoration Makers: Please drop off your creations between now and June 25, earlier the better. Thanks!

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!

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

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.

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

Volunteer Needed – Eyeglass Donation Program

Our church is seeking a volunteer to help with our eyeglass donation ministry. The role involves occasionally taking donated eyeglasses collected at the church to the Lions Club in Royersford.

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Bobbie Hoffman at Dofd@stjameslimerick.org.

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 2:30 pm.

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.

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