Parish Resource Guide - St. James's Episcopal Church

You are invited to remove thisFall 2009 Schedule insertfor your convenient reference.Bible StudiesSunday Bible Study10:15 to 11:00 am, Room 302, Michaux HouseOur series this fall will focus on the Gospel readingappointed for that Sunday. So the class willwork its way through the Gospel readings appointedfor the latter days of the Pentecost seasonand for Advent. The clergy will share the teachingfor the class.Contact: Ann Dieterle, 355.1779, ext. 319or adieterle@doers.orgWine, Women & Wonder1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pmMeets in parishioners’ homesThis clergy-led Bible study for women in their20s and 30s meets in parishioners’ homes tostudy scripture, read relevant books, and prayfor one another. Keep up with news online:http://winewomenandwonder.blogspot.comContact: Whitney Zimmerman, 355.1779, ext. 317or wzimmerman@doers.orgMen’s Bible Study BreakfastEvery other Thursday at 7:30 am, Parish HallWe are led by Christ’s example of service toothers, and members take turns in leading themorning worship and explaining the followingSunday’s readings, or in the cooking and cleaningup of the breakfast meal.Contact: Tom Baker, 393.9726or bakergang@comcast.netYoung Men’s Bible StudyTuesdays 7:30 to 8:30 am, Michaux House,Valentine HallA weekly hour of fellowship and discussionamong a regular core of attendees. Areas of studyfor this group have included the Gospels of Matthew,Mark, and Luke, the Book of Acts, Genesis,and Exodus.Contact: Chris Edwards, 355.1779, ext. 334or chrisedwards@doers.orgLiving Faith Bible StudyWednesdays 10:00 to 11:30 am, Michaux House,Room 205This opportunity for spiritual refreshment andenlightenment begins with a period of silencefor prayer and meditation, followed by studyand discussion of scripture - this year the Gospelof Luke. The discussions help to make ourChristian faith a “living faith” and apply thewitness of the Scripture to our everyday lives.Contacts: Doug Burgoynedougburgoyne@verizon.netBetse Trice, 264.4726or betset@hotmail.comChildren’s Christian FormationContact for all children’s ministries:Kent Duffey, 355.1779, ext. 314 orkentduffey@doers.orgHands On Sunday School – 2-year-oldsthrough 4/5-year-oldsIn this interactive curriculum on Sunday morningschildren are introduced to a different biblical themeor story every three to four weeks and explore thatthrough storytelling, songs, games and crafts. Examplesof some these for this fall include “Creation”,“Joseph”, “David and Goliath” and “Daniel and HisFriends.”Growing in Faith – Kindergarten throughFifth Grade“Calling on God” is the theme for our secondyear using the Workshop Rotation Model forour elementary Christian formation classes. OnSunday mornings, children experience scripturalstories and faith lessons through workshops in art,music, cooking, games, videos, storytelling, andscience. Children revisit the same story over athree week period, learning in a different workshopeach week. This program emphasizes activelearning and helping children connect scripturallessons to their own lives.9