Connect with Ministries at St James
We have many ways to follow Jesus and put our love into action
by serving our church, our community, and the world.
Being part of a small group or serving in a ministry is a meaningful way to grow in your faith and connect more deeply with others. Serving in a ministry allows you to use your unique gifts to make a difference, bless others, and strengthen the life of the church. In a small group, you’ll find encouragement, friendship, and a place to study God’s Word together in a supportive community. We invite you to take the next step—join a group or sign up to serve—and experience the joy of growing in faith while walking alongside others.
Don’t see a group you’d like? Let us know!!
We’ve held book clubs, Mom’s group, walking, sewing clubs and more. If there is an activity or service in which you’re interested, someone else may be too!
Contact Bobbie Hoffman, Janet Hilsmier or email office@stjameslimerick.org.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild prepares the altar for Communion and cleans up afterward. Members of the Altar Guild signup to serve 3-5 times a year. The time commitment is about 15-20 minutes both before and after worship.
Contact: Jane Reedy, T24J05@comcast.net, 610-9485234
Adult Choir and Bell Choir (“Bell's Angels!”)
Following the decree of the Psalmist, “Let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the God of our salvation”. Psalm 95:1.
Contact: Eve Keane, music@stjameslimerick.org, 267-875-8982
Communion Assistants
Assist Pastor during Holy Communion.
Contact: Bobbie Hoffman, Dofd@Stjameslimerick.org
Events Team
Help plan fun fellowship events for the church and community. If you can't join the team but have suggestions, we would love to hear them.
Contact: Tim Byerly, 610-698-0048
Finance Committee
Purpose: Responsible for assisting the council in fulfilling its general oversight of the congregation's accounting, financial reporting, internal control systems, annual budgeting, and long-term investment strategies.
Contact: Everett Arndt, 484 902-0225
Food Ministry
This team provides a cooked meal to a church family or individual in need (illness, surgery, a death in the family, birth of a baby or difficult circumstances). A meal is also a great way to say thank you to someone or we’re thinking of you.
Contact: Connie Goffice, 610-906-4300 or Rose Hlavac, RHlavac@comcast.net, 717-701-2659 (leave a message)
God’s Kitchen
Helping to feed the underprivileged of the Pottstown community every Monday from 4:30-6:30 PM.
Contact: Sue Trimble, 610-613-5875
Greeters
Greeters welcome people before worship, answer visitors’ questions and help find seats, as needed. When Holy Communion is celebrated, Greeters invite parishioners by row. They count and record attendance at each service.
Contact: Sue Durante, suedurante5373@gmail.com
Hospitality Team
This team provides refreshments every Sunday, between the services Sept.- May. Help is needed to setup, clean-up, and make baked goods for the congregation to enjoy.
Contact: Sue Durante, suedurante5373@gmail.com
Hospital/Home Visitors
This team visits the people of St. James who are hospitalized/homebound to visit with them and show compassion for them as part of this body of Christ. We give Holy Communion when appropriate.
Contact: Bobbie Hoffman, Dofd@stjameslimerick.org
Kids Connect
Our Kids Connect Leaders engage preschool and elementary age children in Bible stories and activities that point them to Jesus. Commitment: lead a class twice a month (curriculum provided). Age groups: PreKindergarten, 1st-3rd Grade, or 4th-6th Grade.
Contact: Janet Hilsmier, kidsconnect@stjameslimerick.org
Outreach Ministries Team
There are a wide variety of ways to participate in these vital ministries. You can help plan, prepare for, and/or participate in the event that will bless the surrounding communities.
• The Apple Festival, a day of fun, food, kid’s games, a silent auction, and more to raise funds for mission trips, St James ministries and a local charity.
• Operation Shining Star, providing Christmas dinners via Giant store gift cards to those in need.
• Operation Smart Start, providing book bags and school supplies to kids in need.
• MLK Day of Service, providing families an opportunity to bless people in our surrounding community by making things is bless others ~ such as sandwiches, get well cards, prayer stones with encouraging messages, baking cookies & brownies.
Contact: Bobbie Hoffman, Dofd@stjameslimerick.org
Prayer Team
This team prays daily for people who have requested prayers. We pray for their comfort, healing, and strength.
Contact: Barbara Shoffner, barb_stan@verizon.net
Property Team
This team oversees and assists with maintenance, improvement and emergency repair of the church furnishings, buildings, parsonage, and grounds.
Contact: Rick Phillips, rpp1154@gmail.com
Reader in Worship
By reading a short passage from the Bible during the worship service you will be sharing God’s Word with the congregation.
Contact: Sue Trimble, 610-513-5874
Ushers
Ushers collect the offering and present it at the altar. They will count the offering and ensure it is secured.
Contact: Sue Durante, suedurante5373@gmail.com
Vacation Bible School
Each summer we host a 4-night VBS for children in PreK-5th grade. We look for youth and adults to serve as Crew leaders, Rotation leaders, Decorators, Snack time helpers and more.
Contact: Janet Hilsmier, kidsconnect@stjameslimerick.org
Social Groups
Men’s Night: A community of Christian men that enjoy sharing a pint or two, dinner and lively conversation at a local pub. Contact: Brian Trimble, 610-906-2042
Empty Nesters: A group of supportive moms navigating the challenges and joys of parenting adult children. Contact: Sue Trimble, 610-513-5874
Women of St. James: This group raises money to support international, national, local charities and the ministries of St. James. All women are invited. Our meetings are held at 1:30 pm on the third Monday of each month (except for July, August, and January). Contact: Barbara Shoffner, barb_stan@verizon.net
Bible Discussion Groups: Our Bible discussion groups encourage fellowship, prayer, and spiritual growth. Together, we read the scripture and talk about its meaning and the implications for today’s world. These conversations deepen our understanding of God's Word and help apply it to our daily lives. All are welcome!
We have 3 different groups, meeting at different times, talking about different books of the Bible.
• Tuesday morning via Zoom at 11am
• Tuesday evening via Zoom at 6:45pm
Links for the Zoom meetings are in the emailed newsletter and on the calendar on our website and app.
• Thursday morning in person, at 11:00 in the Willow Run Clubhouse, 200 Village Way, off Ridge Pike in Limerick.
Contact: Rick Phillips, rpp1154@gmail.com or Bobbie Hoffman, Dofd@stjameslimerick.org.