Rector’s Message

Dear Saints of James, As I turn the page of the wall calendar that hangs beside our

wall phone at home, a beautiful picture of Lake Margrethe in Au Sable State Forest, Michigan, appears. In the foreground, the trees at the edge of the still water are silhouetted against the fading pink and blue of the late afternoon sky. Leaves of red and yellow cling to bending branches and are reflected on the surface of the lake. A sense of peace and gratitude radiate from the picture as November lies before me. Captured by this image, my mind wanders down the path of thinking about gratitude, Gratitude Sunday, (November 14th) when in thanksgiving to God for all we have been given, we pledge to share our time, talents and treasures. Then I think about gracious and generous giving, and the evidence I have seen of this at St. James; I give thanks. I am reminded of a meditation I read from Uncommon Gratitude by Joan Chittister and Rowan Williams, reflecting on wealth and generosity. They write, “Clearly, the purpose of wealth is not security. The purpose of wealth is reckless generosity, the kind that sings of the lavish love of God, the kind that rekindles hope on dark days, the kind that reminds us that God is with us always. It creates in the holy heart a freedom of spirit that takes a person light-footed through the world, scattering possibility as it goes. The only security holy wealth looks for is fruit of the good business practices it takes to keep on making enough money to give it away to those who need it more.

Most of all, perhaps, holy wealth brings in its wake the kind of simplicity that makes wealth a commodity to be shared rather than a product to be flaunted. The wealthiest family I know lives in a small cul-de-sac on the edge of the city in a ranch style house on a residential street. No great wrought iron gates here. No Olympic swimming pool in the backyard. No private plane at the airport. Nothing but a lifetime of philanthropy and good works, both private and public, both known and unknown, both great and small. It is the kind of wealth amassed to make the world a better place for all of us. We sing alleluia to the wealth that invests in what can be—as well as what is. This kind of wealth seeds the hopes of tomorrow today. My favorite philanthropist is a woman whose heart is as broad as her soul, whose mind is as rich as her bank account, who has spent her entire life teaching her children to give away what hard work, privilege, and inheritance have given them. This is the kind of wealth that makes a social contribution that long outlives the life of the giver.

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November 2010

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Sunday Schedule

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:15 AM Coffee & Fellowship Children’s Education 5:30 PM Sudanese Worship

All Saints Sunday Confirmations

November 7, 2010 10:00 AM

Gratitude Sunday

November 14, 2010

United Thank Offering Ingathering

November 21, 2010

St. James Episcopal Church 4515 Delray Street Roanoke, VA 24012 Phone: 540-366-4157 Fax: 540-366-2851 E-mail: stjames@rev.net www.stjamesroanoke.org

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St. James Episcopal Church

Clergy: The Rev. Susan E. Bentley

Rector seb@rev.net

The Rev. Dr. Robert T. Copenhaver Adjunct Pastoral Associate

Staff:

Mrs. Connie Bierly, Secretary Mr. Andrew Cochran, Choir Director & Organist

Mrs. Donna Park & Mr. Marshall Hudson, Sextons

The Connection: Send copy to: stjames@rev.net All Saints of James, Reporters

Internet Web Page:

www.stjamesroanoke.org Laura Anderson, Web Master

LTAnderson@cox.net

The St. James Vestry: Senior Warden, Donna Frost, 989-3054

Junior Warden, Tim Buchholtz, 366-5779 † Clerk, Sam Campbell, 489-4536

Treasurer, Matt Cordani, 362-3016 † Ass’t. Treasurer, Avis Aheron, 774-0010

Rec. Treasurer, Bob Bird, 366-0996 Helen Campbell, 489-4536 Tricia Champion, 563-9554

Renee Toth, 334-2060 Michael Kennedy, 389-1003 Steve Wiegandt, 966-3108 ( † - Not Vestry members)

Standing Committees & Chairs

Christian Education: Vacant Finance: Gail Fields, 265-0786

Liturgy: Helen Campbell, 489-4536 Membership: Pat Ball, 725-8730 Outreach: Ray Kasey, 562-1956

Parish Life: Tricia Champion, 563-9554 Pastoral Care: Donna Frost, 989-3054

Property: Tim Buchholtz, 366-5779 Stewardship: Avis Aheron, 774-0010

Episcopal Church Women: Pam Reilly 362-9742

Daughters of the King: Dorothy Herndon 362-0457

Rector’s Message Continued . . .

For this kind of wealth we all sing alleluia. There is no room here for resentment or smallness of soul. These are not people whose wealth we begrudge. These are people who show us that love is not dead, that God is not miserly, that unrequited love is possible.

They teach us what Seneca knew in the first century—that “a great fortune is a great servitude.” It puts us in bondage to the needs of the rest of the world. Like the women in the Gospel of whom Luke speaks when he says that “[the women] provided for him out of their own resources,” it gives us the power to do good. It is not the amount of money a person has that determines her or his real power; it is what that person does with it that measures her or his lasting influence in a society. Where force can only require us to do something, wealth can enable us to do more than we are. What greater alleluia can there be in the world?”

As Gratitude Sunday approaches, may you share the wealth of your time, talents and treasures with generosity and thankfulness of heart. SEB+

ST. JAMES CYCLE OF PRAYERS

In November, we give thanks for the Liturgy Committee and all who serve this parish as acolytes, crucifers, torch bearers, lay readers, chalicists, ushers, and altar guild members at our Sunday services. We especially ask your prayers for our Rector, the Rev. Susan E. Bentley, as she begins her 11th year of ministry at St. James.

UPCOMING EVENTS. . . Safeguarding God’s Children-- Reschedule: Here are the rescheduled dates for Safeguarding God’s Children at St. James Episcopal Church, 4515 Delray Street, NW, Roanoke, VA:

• Tuesday, November 9, 2010 9:00 am – 12 noon

• Sunday, November 21, 2010 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Safeguarding God’s Children is the Episcopal program for adults and teens working with children and youth. This program is aimed at helping people identify and avoid child abusers in church programs.

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This program is required for those working with children and youth such as Sunday School teachers, nursery workers, youth group advisors, etc. and is also open to anyone in the church. It is recommended for parents. Please contact Maile Armstrong to sign up and for directions: mailearmstrong@verizon.net or 540-947-5016 or 540-354-6016 All Saints Sunday: We will celebrate All Saints Day (November 1st) on Sunday, November 7th. Bishop Light will be with us at the 10:00 am service to Confirm, Alex Bentley, Andy Cochran, Hunter Hart, and Ivica Trupcevic. During the Eucharist, we will be remembering in our prayers our family members and loved ones who have joined the Saints in Heaven. If you have names that you would like included, please print the names clearly on the sheet in the Parish Hall, by Thursday, November 4th. If there is a name that is hard to pronounce, please let the Rector know of the correct pronunciation.

November 21, 2010 is United Thank Offering Ingathering.

The United Thank Offering is a ministry of the Episcopal Church. The mission of the UTO is to expand the circle of thankful people. By offering daily thanks and prayers as a part of your life in Christ and taking the opportunity to put an offering in your UTO box or envelope, you join others to support mission projects at home and around the world. Since the first offering was held in 1889, each year 100% of the collected offering is used for grants. As we become more aware of God’s blessings, let’s remember to give to UTO on Sunday, November 21. UTO boxes are available at the display in the parish hall and envelopes will be in the pews a week prior to the ingathering. Please take time to learn about the many ways UTO has helped people around the world.

St. James collected $528.19 during our May Ingathering and your generous contributions were greatly appreciated. Certainly, we are greatly thankful people!

Thank you, Doris Mattox 2010 UTO Chair

Baptismal Dates for 2010- 2011: “Holy Baptism is especially appropriate at the Easter Vigil, on the Day of Pentecost, on All Saint’s Day or the Sunday after All Saint’s Day, the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, (the first Sunday after Epiphany.) It is recommended that, as far as possible, baptisms be reserved for these occasions or when a bishop is present.” The Book of Common Prayer, page 312. The Baptismal dates for St. James in 2010 and 2011 are: November 7, All Saints Sunday; The Baptism of our Lord. January 9; the Easter Vigil, April 23; the Day of Pentecost, June 12; and All Saints Sunday, November 6, 2011. If you would like to be Baptized or have a child you would like to be Baptized, contact the Rector. Christmas Poinsettia: If you would like a beautiful poinsettia that will adorn our church during the Christmas and Epiphany Seasons, we will be ordering 20 red 7-inch pots and two white 8 1/2 inch pots that will go on the altar. The 7-inch is $7.99 and the 8 1/2 inch is $12.99. Please make your checks to St. James marked for poinsettia. If you have any questions please call Lynn Wright (904-5439). If you would like a poinsettia, please fill a form found on the counter in the parish hall or in the Connection and return it to Lynn or the church office. There is also an option if you would like to contribute to the Endowment Fund or the St. James Building Fund. The deadline to turn in the form is December 20, 2010. NEWS FROM THE VESTRY . . . At the October 18, 2010 meeting, the Vestry did the following:

• Heard the Rector report that we had received a $1,000 grant from the Diocesan Outreach Committee -- $600 for our local outreach program through the Williamson Road Clergy emergency Fund, and $400 for the Sudanese Christian Fellowship to buy Arabic English Bibles for the Sudanese Christians.

• Received word that Mother Sue will take vacation days beginning November 24 and returning November 29. Father Bob will be available during those days, and will conduct the services on November 28.

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• Heard Treasurer Matt Cordani report that, due to some good sized gifts, we are ahead of our plan for this time of year. We have a total income of $154,915 compared to the planned income of $109,959. Pledged income is about $1,280 short, so all are encouraged to bring pledges up to date where possible.

• In expenses, we have spent $143,356 compared to the budget figure of $136,591. Voted unanimously to make three budget adjustments – An additional $266 for bus operating expenses; and additional $152 for Christian Education; and an additional $100 for office supplies.

• Approved the 2009 audit report from the audit committee, composed of Hugh Harnsberger, Lynn Wright, and Bob Bird.

• Request for The Rector to attend the Sudanese Leadership Summit in Phoenix, AR, December 10-14, as a representative from our diocese.

• Set the time and date for the Parish’s Annual Meeting on December 5, 2010 at 11:15 AM. Gratitude Sunday is November 14.

• Heard reports from various committees. • The next Vestry meeting will be November

15, at 6:00 PM

Vestry Elections

It is time again to think about nominations to our 2011 Vestry. The Nominating Committee is composed of the out-going vestry members – Bob Bird, Helen Campbell, and Mike Kennedy. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please give the name to one of the Nominating Committee members. Vestry elections will be held at the December 5th, Annual meeting, following the 10:00 am service.

YOUTH NEWS . . .

Thank you to all who supported our youth in the CROP walk on October 11. We were part of a group of 238 walkers that raised over $20,000 to alleviate hunger.

Thanks also to Carl and Pat Ball for donating a DVD player to the Youth room. We may never want to leave our cozy home!

Upcoming Youth Events:

Nov. 19th-21st FYE "I Heard It Through the Grapevine..." Join us for a weekend of discovering what it means to be an Episcopalian. Rev. Phyllis Spiegel will be with us to introduce us to the three legged stool...come find out what that means! This event is for all youth in grades 8th -12th. Held at Phoebe Needles. Transport available to and from this event on the St. James Bus. January 28th-30 th: Y@C – because it just doesn’t get any better than this! For 6th – 12th grades. February 25 – 26: St. James youth will host the 30 – Hour Famine involving all the RAEY youth from all the Roanoke Area Episcopal Churches. More information about this event will be forthcoming, but plan now to join us (grades 6-12) for this lock-in event to explore hunger issues and take part in ministry in our Area with organizations that fight hunger here in our hometown! This event will start after lunch on Friday when participants pledge to have that be their last meal for the 30-hour famine. We will gather at Church after school, spend the night and through team building, activities, projects, and prayer, we will explore what it really means to be hungry. Did you know that 2 BILLION people go to bed hungry every night – and this includes the ones in our neighborhood too? Plan to support our youth and other area youth as we fast and learn during this event. NEWS FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

By Avis Aheron All things come from you, O Lord, and of your own have we given you. + + + Time + + Talent + + + + + + + Treasure

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Pledged and Unpledged Support: In September, St. James received $7,561.00 in pledged and unpledged support. The monthly budgeted income amount was $8,653.35. Please make every effort to keep your pledge payments current. If you are behind in your pledge, please bring it current as we approach the end of the year. Ongoing efforts to reduce the deficit continue through various fundraisers. Kroger Gift Cards: The Kroger gift card rebates continue to keep adding up. In September, we have received a rebate check for $414.25 bringing the year-to-date total to $4,497.44. By using the Kroger gift cards purchased through St. James, we receive 5% of the total monthly gift card purchases. Simply load your gift card before you begin your grocery shopping and use it to pay for groceries and gas. If you do not use your Kroger gift card for a period of 90 days or longer, it will expire and you will have to get a new card. Kroger cards make great gifts. If you would like to purchase a gift card for $5, please see Mother Sue, Dorothy Herndon or Connie Bierly. Treat of the Week: Each Sunday, we will be offering a treat during coffee hour following the 10 o’clock service. Donations are accepted for each treat. All proceeds will go to the Building Fund. Don’t miss an opportunity to receive a treat and contribute to the Building Fund. If you would like to donate a treat, please contact Helen Campbell.

Stewardship Notes

On Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, the annual Stewardship Breakfast was held. We were treated to a delicious breakfast prepared by Karen Smith-Moretz followed by a video produced by Grace Aheron in collaboration with the Stewardship Committee. Pledge cards for 2011 were passed out at the breakfast. If you were not able to attend the breakfast, you can view the video on YouTube through this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVlUnolnGXs.

Your pledge card will be mailed to you. If you attended the breakfast, we hope you enjoyed the food and video, and thought you might like to see the video again. If you are interested in a DVD copy of the St. James Stewardship 2010 video, please contact Mother Sue or Connie Bierly with your request.

As a demonstration of their commitment and support of God’s work at St. James, pledge cards were received from every member of the Stewardship Committee and Vestry to kick-off the Stewardship campaign for 2011. The next step is yours. When we combine our gifts, we are much stronger and better equipped to do God’s work. When we share our gifts, we please God by showing our love for Him, each other and the world. Sunday, November 14, 2010 has been designated as GRATITUDE SUNDAY when we will have the opportunity at both the 8 o’clock and 10 o’clock services to return our thanks to God by pledging our time, talent and treasure. As Gratitude Sunday approaches, please prayerfully consider what St. James means to you and respond by giving generously as we “strive to seek and serve Christ in all persons.” If for some reason you can’t be with us on the 14th, please return your pledge card and time and talent form to the church prior to that date. By letting us know what you are able to pledge on or before this date, you enable the Vestry to formulate a budget for the coming year. “All things come of you O Lord, and of your own have we given you.”

Pledge cards for 2010 are attached to this month’s Connection. Completed pledge cards will be collected on Gratitude Sunday, November 14, 2010. You may also mail in your pledge cards to the church at 4515 Delray St., NW, Roanoke VA 24012.

2010 ADOPT-A-DAY GIFTS

(Gifts shown in bold were received after printing of the October issue of St. James Connection.)

There is still time left to Adopt-a-day in 2010. You can Adopt-a-Day for $60.00 or Adopt-a-Half Day for $30.00. By adopting a day, you are reducing the annual deficit by a day. If all 365 days are adopted, the budget deficit would be erased. You can celebrate a special occasion or honor a loved one

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on their special day (birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc.). Forms can be found on the table outside the secretary’s office. Forms will also be emailed during the first week of each month and can be filled out and returned to the parish secretary via email. Please consider “adopting” a day or a half day in 2010. With permission, all Adopt-a-Day contributions will be published in the monthly Connection. January 13 adopted by Cathie Cook in memory of my dad, Bill Cook, on his birthday.

January 27 adopted by Aimee and Hank Bostwick in celebration of Hunter’s 16th birthday. January 30 adopted by Mimi and Bob Copenhaver on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. (Gift for the Sabbatical Fund.) January 30 adopted by Arby and Donna Frost in celebration of our daughter’s, Brittany, 20th birthday. January 31 adopted by Ron & Renée Toth in memory of a good friend Bill Wills. February 15 adopted by “Shar-Shar” in celebration of Madalyn Linkous’ 2nd birthday. February 23 adopted by Jerry and Jean Schaefer in honor of Bob and Ann Bird. February 28 adopted by Pansy, Merlin and Felix in celebration of Esther Williamson’s birthday. March 17 adopted by Doris and James R. Champion, Sr. in memory of our beloved son, James R. Champion, Jr. April 4 adopted by Donna Frost in honor of Carl and Pat Ball for their contributions to St. James. April 19 adopted by the friend “who loves her more” in celebration of Jean Schaefer’s birthday. April 24 adopted by Dorothy Herndon in celebration of Bud & Karen’s 50th anniversary. April 26 adopted by Pansy, Merlin and Felix in celebration of Bill Williamson’s birthday. May 10 adopted by Mary and Jerry Hughes in celebration of Cathie Cook’s birthday.

June 20 adopted by Jerry and Jean Schaefer in celebration of 62nd wedding anniversary. July 4 by the 7.2 lb. Empress in celebration of an anniversary of Linda Bryant’s 39th birthday. August 5 adopted by the Egyptian feline goddess, Bast, (with ecumenism in mind), in celebration of Mother Sue’s birthday. August 9 adopted by Cathie Cook in celebration of Jerry Hughes’ birthday. August 15 adopted by Robert and Carol Killinger in celebration of Lonnie Bower’s birthday. August 26 adopted by Frances Stebbins in memory of Charles H. Stebbins on the occasion of his birthday. August 28 adopted by Connie & Bob Bierly in memory of Jane Sheeran. October 16 adopted by Connie Bierly in honor of Mother Sue. October 24 adopted by “that charming, delightful, attractive little dog” in celebration of Mary Hughes’ birthday. October 29 adopted by Michael Kennedy in memory of his mother, Bobbie Flagg, on the occasion of her birthday. December 21 adopted by Emma in celebration of Mary and Jerry Hughes’ 25th wedding anniversary.

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St. James partners with neighborhood churches in the Williamson Road area to provide emergency financial assistance and referral services to individuals and families in financial distress. Each of the participating churches is asked to make a financial commitment to this outreach program. The Williamson Road Ministerial Association has established $800 as a minimum donation for each member church, double what was requested in 2008.

To meet our outreach commitment, we will be distributing Jimmie Jars in November and ask that you put your loose change in the jar for the Williamson Road Ministerial Emergency Relief Fund. The jars will be collected in late February.

FROM THE LEGACY COMMITTEE . . .

You can endow your giving through your will.

Time &Talent Here at St. James, we are blessed by so many people volunteering to help. Counting the children that are Crucifers, Acolytes and Torch Bearers, there are approximately 100 people who signed up

on last year’s Time & Talent sheets. Many of these people volunteer for multiple things. There are many opportunities to volunteer here at St. James, and we hope that everyone will consider helping in some way. We can always use additional volunteers to be Coffee hosts, Ushers and Nursery attendants, to name just a few. Plus, the committees would love to welcome new members. We ask that everyone try to turn in the Time & Talent Sheets by November 14th. They can be put in the box in the Parish Hall, in the plate or turned in to the Office. Please remember that even if you want to continue doing the things that you were doing this year; please turn in a sheet so that we know that you want to continue. A Time & Talent Sheet is included as an insert in this newsletter. Thank you, Pat Ball NEWS FROM THE ECW . . . The semi-annual business meeting of the St. James ECW was held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 with nine members in attendance. It was decided to purchase 12 new prayer books for the church for needed replacements. The 2010 Newcomers’ Luncheon was a success, but not as well attended as usual. We only served 51 people, but 13 jars of Jackie’s yummy spaghetti sauce was sold and we cleared $133 after expenses. Since this undertaking is so labor-intensive, we may consider giving newcomers a gift basket rather than providing a luncheon. We will discuss this further in 2011. Ladies Night Out in June was well attended at Veranda’s Restaurant and everyone enjoyed it. The Holiday Craft and Bake Sale will be at 9 am on Sunday, December 5 in conjunction with the Advent Intergenerational Workshop. We will meet on Saturday, December 4 at 11 am to set up. We will need homemade cookies, fudge, candies and cup cake liners to fill the Holiday tins that were so successful last year. Also needed, any home baked goods and crafts to sell. We will make more bookmarks after Prayer Group on Tuesday, November 9. Please join us.

Let’s LOVE OUR

NEIGHBORS!

Calling all Saints of James:

On Williamson Rd… and beyond!

Your change can help the Williamson

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neighbors on Williamson Road!

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We will continue to support a Boys’ Home resident with a $100 Christmas donation, $100 for Little Church Christmas gifts and $50 to the National Cathedral. The Parish Holiday Dinner is scheduled for Monday, December 6, 2010 beginning at 5:30 pm for "Happy Hour" and the same delicious beef dinner we enjoyed from two years ago will be catered by Karen Smith-Moretz at a cost of $12 per person. The menu and sign-up sheet will be available in the Parish Hall. We hope all adults in the parish will join us for a lovely evening together. The Nominating Committee for 2011 ECW officers will consist of our present officers and will meet before the end of the year. If you are willing to serve as an ECW officer, please contact Pam Reilly. "All Episcopal Women" please mark your calendars for our spring business meeting which is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1 at 11 am at the home of Jackie Leonard with a pot luck lunch to follow. A snow date is scheduled for March 8. Doris Mattox ECW Reporter NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF MUSIC . . . 2010 Fall Choir Rehearsal Schedule:

• Tuesday November 2 - 7:30 pm NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS . . . November 2 Eva Sowder November 2 Ron Toth November 4 Jessica Price November 5 Jerome Carter November 6 Nicholas Gardner November 10 Bryan Buchholtz November 11 Arden Blair Bostwick November 14 Jeannie Lake November 15 Katy Hanson November 17 Michael Terry November 19 Jack Seay November 19 Jane Lewis November 20 Louise Garmy November 21 Joe Wampler November 24 Francis Magdalen November 26 Chuck Cohen November 26 Drew Ridenour

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES . . . November 11 Peggy and Jack Seay November 21 Bill and Odell James November 26 Cathy and Chuck Cohen November 30 Sandy and Bob Maxwell Special Note from Sandy Maxwell: Bob and I will celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary on November 30th. NOTES OF THANKS . . . Dear Pastor Susan and All of St. James, An update on Jane Lewis and a warm appreciation for the “retiring” party Sunday, October 30. She is very proud of the lovely church picture and prose which is hanging in her Richfield room. You have all been so king to her for so many years. Should you be at Richfield Retirement in Salem, please visit her. Jane moved Thursday, October 7 from North Roanoke Assisted Living to Richfield with the help of my daughter from Miami, a helper, and myself. I think she is adjusting well and likes the food, asking for seconds. She has care, activities, and will have 6 weeks of therapy for leg and hip. Address: Richfield Retirement, Jane Lewis, Room 441B East, 3615 W. Main Street, Salem, VA 24153. Again, many thanks! God bless and caring thoughts, Douglas Ann Slusher (Jane’s sister)

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010 CENTER FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING

Strong Bodies, Minds, Hearts Are You Ready? This presentation will cover why we need to be fit and evidence supporting types of fitness activities, getting started and what you need to be concerned about before starting and during your exercise program, how to incorporate F.I.T. into your exercises, how to monitor your performance for safety and to achieve your desired outcome, the role of being flexible as well as strong, and examples of various fitness activities. Balance: How Do I Lower My Risk Of Falling? This presentation will cover identification of conditions which increase your risk of falling, simple tests which may indicate that you are at a greater risk of falling, presentation of activities that you can perform to reduce your risk of falling and why you need to start now to reduce your risk. Our program presenter is John Pero, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist and Clinical Manager of Professional Therapies in Rocky Mount. John spent 15 years working in a hospital setting as both a treating physical therapist and as a director of rehabilitation services before coming to professional Therapies in Rocky Mount in 1994. He has focused on treatment of injury, disease and disability in all age groups from pre-teen to elderly, as well as identification of health and wellness concerns and provide education regarding an individual’s opportunities to address those concerns through exercise, posture awareness, use of proper body mechanics and by living a healthy lifestyle. John graduated from East Carolina University in 1979 with a BS in Physical Therapy and from the Medical College of Virginia with a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2009.

WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND SHOES - - WE PLAN TO MOVE AROUND....

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE... You are welcome to arrive at 9:30 a.m. for social time and coffee. The program will begin promptly in McCauley Hall at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will follow immediately after the program. Special parking for handicapped and those with difficulty climbing steps can be found behind the McCauley Hall. To make a reservation, please return the form at the bottom of the page or call the office at 540-483-1518. Please make your reservations at least one week in advance. The fee for non-members is $16.00 and $8.00 for members. The fee includes the program and a gourmet lunch. Fee is not refundable after the reservation deadline. Although we will try, we are not able to accommodate all needs relating to diet. Vegetarian entrees are available by request with advance notice. Pets are not permitted. Dress is casual. For more information, contact the Center. All buildings, rooms and porch areas are smoke-free. To register, please complete this form and return it with the registration fee to the Center by November 5th or call the office at 540-483-1518: Name: ______________________________________ (Please include the Rev., Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss) Spouse/Guest: ________________________________ (Please include the Rev., Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss) Address: _____________________________________ City: ________________________________________ State: ______________ Zip Code: _____________ Daytime Telephone Number: _____________________ Email Address: ________________________________

Any special dietary accommodations? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

Please make your check payable to The Phoebe Needles Center, Inc.

Unless otherwise informed, The Phoebe Needles Center will consider your registration as permission to use your photograph if it appears in video or still photos including our web site unless otherwise requested.

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SERVER SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2010 Nov 7 8 AM Lector – Susan Tolliver, Chalicist – Tim Buchholtz 10 AM Crucifer Jessica Wiegandt Ushers Carl Ball, Larry Mattox

Acolyte Dustin Hassell Coffee Boots Ingram, Odell James, Pam Reily T Bearer Felix Counihan Nursery Bob & Sara Ostrom Mark Curley Tellers Michael Kennedy, Ron Toth Chalicist Lawton Kasey Altar Guild Betsy Briggs, Lisa Gardner, Jo Schultz, Lector 1 Lynn Wright Susan Tolliver, Kathryn Tully Lector 2 Donna Frost Prayers Sharon Capps

Nov 14 8 AM Lector – Susan Tolliver, Chalicist – Tim Buchholtz 10 AM Crucifer Alex Bentley Ushers Bill & Elizabeth Witz

Acolyte Molly Hassell Coffee Lonnie Bower, Joyce Brown, Jean Schaefer T Bearer Ian Johnstone Nursery Lisa Gardner, Butch Johnstone Kirin Johnstone Tellers Arby Frost, Kristen Johnstone Chalicist Avis Aheron Altar Guild Katie Cordani, Lawton Kasey, Pam Reilly Lector 1 Bob Ostrom Lector 2 Michael Bentley Prayers Jackie Leonard

Nov 21 8 AM Lector Tim Buchholtz, Chalicist – Jo Schultz 10 AM Crucifer Hunter Hart Ushers Michael & Matthew Bentley

Acolyte Kirin Johnstone Coffee Avis Aheron, Tricia Champion T Bearer Molly Hassell Nursery Shannon Flynt, Katie Rucker Cole Mattox Tellers Larry Mattox, Jackie Leonard Chalicist Matt Cordani Altar Guild Linda Bryant, Sharon Miller Lector 1 Betsy Briggs Lector 2 Laura Anderson Prayers Helen Campbell

Nov 28 8 AM Lector – Tom Orville, Chalicist – Jo Scultz 10 AM Crucifer Matthew Bentley Ushers Ron & Renee Toth

Acolyte Ryan Kovac Coffee Carl & Pat Ball T Bearer Sarah Perry Nursery Matt & Katie Cordani Marjorie Price Tellers Maile Armstrong, Steve Wiegandt Chalicist Kevin Shepherd Altar Guild Laura Anderson, Lonnie Bower, Jean Schaefer Lector 1 Jackie Leonard Lector 2 Sharon Capps Prayers Hank Bostwick

Dec 5 8 AM Lector – Susan Tolliver, Chalicist – Tim Buchholtz 10 AM Crucifer Dustin Hassell Ushers Chuck & Cathy Cohen

Acolyte Ashley Nelson Coffee Tricia Champion, Lawton Kasey T Bearer Taylor Shonhor Nursery Hank & Aimee Bostwick Josie Wiegandt Tellers Michael Kennedy, Ron Toth Chalicist Avis Aheron Altar Guild Betsy Briggs, Lisa Gardner, Jo Schultz, Lector 1 Helen Campbell Susan Tolliver, Kathryn Tully Lector 2 Avis Aheron Prayers Kate Perry

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St. James Connection November & D ecember 2010 Insert

Christmas Poinsettias 2010

If you would like a beautiful poinsettia that will adorn our church during the Christmas and Epiphany Seasons, we will be ordering 20 red 7-inch pots and two white 8 1/2 inch pots that will go on the altar. The 7-inch is $7.99 and the 8 1/2 inch is $12.99. Please make your checks to St. James marked for poinsettia. If you have any questions please call Lynn Wright (904-5439). If you would like a poinsettia, please fill out the form below and return it to Lynn or the church office. The deadline to turn in the form is December 20, 2010. Please fill out the form below: I want to buy (how many) _________ (red) (white) poinsettia(s). My check for ________ is enclosed. Please have the dedication read as follows: ___In loving memory of _____________________________________________ ___In thanksgiving for ______________________________________________ Given by: _________________________________________________________

OR I wish to make a donation to the Endowment Fund. Please have the dedication read as follows: ___In loving memory of ______________________________________________ ___In thanksgiving for ________________________________________________ Given by: ___________________________________________________________

OR I would like to make a donation to the St. James Property Fund. Please have the dedication read as follows: ___In loving memory of ______________________________________________ ___In thanksgiving for ________________________________________________ Given by: ___________________________________________________________

St. James Connection November & D ecember 2010 Insert

St. James Connection October 2010 Insert

Please turn in by Nov. 8 th – Box in Parish Hall, Plate or the Office.

Time and Talent Stewardship Form

Keeping in mind that all gifts are from God, I pledge my time and talent to the service of God in the following activities.

Name:

Name:

Standing Committees: Serving, will Will Serving, will Will continue Serve continue Serve Christian Education Committee Liturgy Committee Membership Committee Outreach Committee Parish Life Committee Pastoral Care Committee Property Committee Stewardship Committee Finance Committee

Other Ministries:

Adult Education leader Bible Study leader Sunday School teacher Nursery Attendant Acolyte/Crucifer/Torchbearer Altar Guild Lay Reader Choir/Music Usher Teller Bus Driver Little Church Social Club volunteer Coffee Hour Host/Hostess Newsletter assembly & mailing Telephone Committee Gardening worker Property maintenance worker Sidewalk Snow removal worker

Please note that volunteers are needed for both sta nding committee membership and other ministries. Even if you just want to continue what you are doing, please return Survey so Steering Comm. will know.

To do God's work in the world, I pledge to St James Episcopal Church for 2011: 52 weeks @ $____________ = ______________

or 12 months @ $____________ = ______________

or ________________________________ = ______________

I will need pledge envelopes. � yes � no

Name (please print) ___________________________ __________________________ _______

signature date Please return on Gratitude Sunday, November 14, 2010