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The Messenger Volume 116 No. 6 May 28, 2015
Our Mission: To Make Disciples of Jesus
Christ for the Transformation of the World
Our Vision: A Community of Hope for
Every Generation
rc’s notes
I get called a lot of things. Around St James, I'm usually "Pastor Ryan." Kids have called me "PR." And there are two people who call me "Reverend Christenson."
It's that last title--Reverend--that makes me pause. While it can be considered a title similar to "President" or "The Honorable", the definition of reverend is "worthy to be revered; entitled to reverence." Uncomfortable with demanding my worth, I've stayed away from using the term to describe myself. Instead, I have signed baptismal certificates, marriage licenses, and other correspondence as "Pastor Ryan."
To me, the Christian life is less about title and worth and more about calling and relationship. "Calling" points us to how God's Spirit gifts and leads us to serve one another--some have the gifts of teaching, some serving, some healing, each as God gifts them. And "relationship" refers to Jesus' greatest commandments: to love God and love each other. Everything else is built on these.
Thank you for these seven-and-a-half years being called your pastor. Thank you for the times when we've celebrated together, when we've tried and failed, and when we've caught on to what God was wanting to do in our life together. Thank you.
As it is in the United Methodist Church, Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble and his cabinet of leaders have sought to match up the needs of St James with the unique gifts and calling of a pastor, and I am glad to pass leadership on to Rev. Dr. Eric Sayonkon. He will be arriving to Sioux City the last week of June with his wife, Eboni, and his children, Noah, Luke, and Abigail. Additionally, even through Kristi and I will still be living in Sioux City, we will be intentional about leaving space for Pastor Eric to get connected, live out his calling, and build relationships at St James. Pastors Matt and Bernie did the same for me when I arrived.
Similar to Pastor Bernie who served in a supervisory role for Northwest Iowa, I will be serving as Field Outreach Minister (resource person) for our district. So that I won't play favorites with St James, Melissa Drake will be your Field Outreach Minister for the next two years--walking with you and resourcing you as a conference staff person. You may contact her at the Southwest District Office at (712) 243-8573 or by email at [email protected].
Again, thank you for the privilege of being a part of so many holy moments in your life and in our life together. Peace, rc
››› Missions Update <<<
Relay for Life Wanted - people to join a team for Relay for Life Walk to help
Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back for a future without CANCER.
Who: The American Cancer Society - 2015 Relay For Life of Siouxland Our Team: St James UMC Walkers When: Friday: June 12, 2015 - - - 5:00 pm to midnight Where: West Middle School - - - 3301 W. 19th St.
Every one of us knows someone who has been affected by Cancer. Now is our time to Fight Back for a future without CANCER.
To sign up online with the St James team, go to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life tab St James UMC Walkers
or call St James’ Team Captain, Annette Mast at 712-274-7290.
Up From the Earth: St. James gardeners, as you plant your garden this year please consider the Up From the Earth motto to "plant an extra row". If you don’t have space for your own garden please consider helping with the St. James garden at Cappettas’. A new fence was added
this spring, funded by a UMC Peace & Justice grant. If you’d like more information on ways you can help, contact Aggie Clausen (276-8174) or Jenny Jorgensen (276-5422).
During the years of the 80’s and 90’s St. James supported Norma Kehrberg of Le Mars as she served as a missionary in Nepal. Following the recent horrible earthquake in Nepal I spoke with Norma on the phone. She told me that her close friends still living there had survived, but nothing has been heard from the area in the mountains where she taught in her first school early in her mission. They were fearing it would not be good news. Norma encourages us all to keep the people of Nepal in our prayers. If anyone would like to contribute to the recovery work, write “Nepal” on your check or envelope and place it in the offering plate Sunday. She sends her fondest greetings to all of you.
Submitted by Juanita Posey
Want to Get Connected Deeper at St James? Our "101--An Orientation to St James" is a great way to get to know a few new people, a bit more about God and St James, and how God is at work in your life.
We'll have 101 Sunday evenings June 14, 21, and 28, 6-7:30 at Panera. Sign up by the GROW bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
Sunday Morning Worship -
Come and worship at St. James on Sunday Mornings during the month of June - 9:00 or 11:00.
June 7 - Merlyne Smith preaching
June 14 - Pastor Ryan preaching “All the Things I’ve Wanted to Say” - Part 1
June 21 - Pastor Ryan preaching “All the Things I’ve Wanted to Say” - Part 2
June 27 - Rev. Alexis (Williams) Johnson preaching
Summer HOPE Group from MOPS
We are studying the book of Revelation starting June 9 and going through August 25, we will meet 7 times
during this period.
Currently part of the group:
Laura Griffin Molly Dowell Baum Jennifer Eckert
Regina Ireland Sara Williams Gill Christine Cappetta (leader)
It’s open to any mom of children birth-kindergarten, you do not have to be a MOPS member. We will have
babysitters available, paying them $14/child for the summer if anyone is interested. There is a book you will
want to purchase.
Follow Annual Conference Live by going to http://www.iaumc.org/livestream
In particular, you may view the inspiring times of worship: Saturday, June 6, 1:30 PM: Opening Worship & Memorial Celebration Sunday, June 7, 9:00 AM: Ordering of Ministry Sunday, June 7, 4:00 PM: Retirement Celebration Monday, June 8, 8:30 AM: Iowa-Nigeria Celebration Tuesday, June 9, 8:30 AM: Bible Study and Fixing of Appointments Service Christy Menke and Kristi Christenson (and Olivia) will represent St James in this annual meeting that sets the state-wide priorities and plan for our life together as United Methodists.
Recognition for St James at Annual Conference
St James will be recognized at Annual Conference during the awards banquet on Saturday, June 6 for the completion of the Healthy Church Initiative consultation and prescriptions. Christy Menke and Kristi Christenson will receive this award on behalf of our church.
Interested in Leading a HOPE Group? HOPE Groups are "where community happens" at St James. If you've been a part of a HOPE Group and are curious about leading your own HOPE Group, participate in this 3-week training. You'll learn some
of the best strategies of leading groups, and what makes a HOPE group unique. This leaders' group will meet Thursday evenings 6-7:30 at Panera, gathering June 11, 18, and 25. Contact Pastor Ryan for more information.
Worship Ministry Schedule for June, 2015
June 7 & 14 *** reverence (8:00 a.m.) Greeter – Julie Luhr *** spirit (9:00 a.m.) sacred (11:00 a.m.) Ushers – Sara Williams Gill & Jim Clark Remington Evelyn St Peter
Greeters – Will & Jennifer Eckert Mary Ferrari Acolyte – Jaidan Johnson Nursery – (6/7) - Julie Luhr (6/14) - Shirley McKnight Connection Point – Mary Ann Yates Communion Assistants (*** because of Annual Conference, Communion will be observed on June 14 ***) Brent & Vicki Gosmire Doris Wauhob Shirley McKnight Jenny Jorgensen
Worship Feedback – (for whichever worship time you attend) June 7: Mary Ferrari, Jeff Anderson & Alex, Dave & Jenny Clabaugh June 14: Retha Lillie; Tom & Amy, Emily, Ashley Eaton
June 21 & 28 *** reverence (8:00 a.m.) Greeter – Ed Kunkel *** spirit (9:00 a.m.) sacred (11:00 a.m.) Ushers – Koby & Adra Hill Howard Swieter Justin, Jeremy & Joslyn Greeters – Tim & Barb Hattig Acolyte – Lukas Langley Nursery – (6/21) - (6/28) - Sundee Anderson & Alex Anderson Connection Point – Sylvia HInrickson
Worship Feedback – (for whichever worship time you attend) June 21: Dave & Jenny Williams, MJ Hoffman, Paul Johnson June 28: Matt Bennett, Miranda Galvin, David & Shirley Johnson
If you’re unable to serve on the days you’re scheduled, please arrange for someone to take your place and let the church office know. Thank you! june
Prayers of Praise ◊ Prayer of celebration for our 2015 graduates - Emily Eaton, graduating from Bishop Heelan High School Erin Johnson, graduating from Iowa State Jake Parrish, graduating from Lawton-Bronson High School Tyson Williams, graduating with his Doctorate in Theoretical
Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison ◊ Prayer of praise - Zack Hansen’s recovery is going well ◊ Prayer of celebration for the baptism of Rebekah Frye and
Avaunna Frye on 5/10 ◊ Donna Pottorff’s granddaughter , Cinda - all the tests came back,
no cancer!
Prayers for Health, Healing, and Comfort
◊ Roger Lorenzen and his family - Roger’s sister, Kaye passed away 5/23
◊ Sara Anderson Fuller - pacemaker on 5/11 ◊ Dave Johnson - hospitalized, now recovering at home ◊ Koby Hill - recovering from surgery
◊ Ken Peterson (former pastor of St. James) and his family - Ken’s wife, Ruth passed away Sunday, May 3rd
◊ David Noble - complications and infection ◊ Jennifer Kneebone’s brother, Jacob - seriously injured in a car
accident 5/1 ◊ Hazel Perrin’s sister, Mary Lou - having tests
Long-Term Prayers ◊ Kay Delzell’s sister, Jeanne Devine - chemo treatments ◊ Sheryl Wilcox’s daughter, Tammy ◊ Zack Hansen as he continues to recover from his injuries ◊ Heather Brown - cancer ◊ George Mueller - cancer ◊ Kids impacted by the Food 4 Kids program
Prayer concerns may be added or updated by contacting Pastor Ryan or Mary at 276-2667 or [email protected].
Announcements are now being sent through Mail Chimp from “Mary Ott”. If you’re not receiving them each Friday and would like to start, let the church office know (276-2667 or [email protected]).
Stewardship Highlights
Thank you for your financial support of the mission and vision of St James. Your gift
makes ministry happen!
As of May 24, 2015 -
June Ministry Funding goal: $10,544
May Ministry Funding goal: $11,536
May Ministry Funding giving: $10,949
Total Ministry Funding goal: $51,032
Total Ministry Funding giving: $52,814
E-giving is easy! Fill out a blue form from the Connection Point or visit www.stjamessc.org/e-giving
We Continue to Collect…
1) cans & bottles to raise funds for Food 4 Kids (Whittier Elementary Backpack program). Containers are at the north & south entrances.
if the church is locked when you’re here to drop off cans, you can bring them to Delzell’s (2550 S. Cypress), or call Doug & Kay and they’ll come to pick them up.
2) your unwanted cell phones and ink jet cartridges. A small basket is located in the hall by the nursery to collect these items.
3) eyeglasses - there’s a basket in the hall by the nursery for these. 4) There’s also a basket in the hall by the nursery for supplies for
CSADV. 5)There are bins for items for Whittier Elementary School…HyVee
receipts, and Box Tops for Education labels.
6)There’s a gray bin to collect items for the Sioux City Ronald McDonald house
Thank You!
Check This Out Do you or someone you know need prayers? We now have prayer cards available in the pews to fill out with your prayer requests. You have the option of your prayers being shared with the pastor only, with the prayer chain, or with the whole congregation.
Newsletter Announcements for July
The June Messenger will be published the week of June 28th. Please turn in your announcements by Sunday, June 28. Lay them on Mary’s desk or email them to [email protected].
how to contact us -
church email - - [email protected]
church website - - www.stjamessc.org
church phone - - (712)-276-2667
church address - - 2032 S. Cypress St. Sioux City, IA 51106
office hours - - 8:00 am to noon M, Tu, Th, F 2:00-6:00 pm on Wednesdays
Find us on Facebook.
www.facebook.com/StJamesSC
Hospitals no longer contact us when our members and friends are admitted as patients so please let us know if someone in your family has been hospitalized.
Colombia UMC Youth Group at St. James St. James will be hosting a youth group from Columbia UMC in Columbia, IA. They will staying June 14-17. Heather Brown will be leading them. They will be doing volunteering/service projects around Sioux City. If anyone would like to volunteer with them or help with a meal please contact Sara Williams Gill at 251-0861. Please pray for safe travels and their mission work. Thank you!
Welcome St. James New Pastor
St James Staff Parish Relations Committee is very pleased to announce that Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble and his cabinet have appointed Pastor Eric Sayonkon to become the pastor of St James United Methodist Church beginning near the first of July of this year. Pastor Eric is currently the pastor of the Dallas Center United Methodist Church in Dallas Center, Iowa. He is married to Eboni and they have three young children, Noah, Luke and Abigail. In the coming days we will want to enjoy the time we will have with Pastor Ryan, Kristi and Olivia and give them a good send off. We can begin now to pray for Pastor Eric and his family as they prepare to come to be part of our church family. In addition to praying for our congregation and our leaders, we should also remember the Dallas Center congregation as we all prepare for this transition. The Scriptures promise us that God goes with us through the changing seasons of our lives. May we claim that promise in the days ahead as we anticipate God's future. Thank you.
We are thankful for the encouragement and prayers from other United Methodists,
knowing that God is working through St James and its leaders.
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