The service of Holy Communion will begin at 9:30 AM. 

 

FROM THE BULLETIN:

 

• The Suicide Prevention Hotline number – 988 in Pennsylvania and anywhere in the United States.  If you are struggling, make the free call and talk with someone.

 

• The PrayGround and Nursery are available for young children during the 9:30 AM worship service.  Parents are asked to stay with their children. 

 

 

ASSISTING MINISTERS: 

Greeter: Paul Casner

Acolyte: 

Lector:  Laurie O’Connell

Communion Assistant:  Jayne Pollock

Chalice Bearers:  Diane Mitchell, Wendy Cocci

Ushers:  Merle Pace, Martha Rutledge

 

Next Sunday:

Greeter: Vanessa Thompson

Acolyte:  Alison Gilbert

Lector:  Pat Baer

Communion Assistant:  Barb Ungerman

Chalice Bearers:  Nancy Bergstresser, John Ungerman

Ushers:  Jeff Goodhart, Carol Keller

                                                                                 

Altar Guild:  Nancy Bergstresser, Annette Renn

 

THIS WEEK: 

Today, February 2:   Coptic Church – 8:30 AM-1:00 PM in Martin Luther Room

Monday:  Grief Group  - 7:00 PM

Thursday:  DAR – 11:00 AM in Horn Hall

       Handbell Choir – 6:30 PM

       Chancel Choir – 7:30 PM

Friday:  Men’s Bible Study – 8:00 AM in Blue Room

              Coptic Church – 6:30-8:00 PM in Martin Luther Room

Saturday:  Coptic Church – 4:00-8:30 PM in Martin Luther Room

Sunday, February 9:  Coptic Church – 8:30 AM-1:00 PM in Martin Luther Room

                                     Confirmation Class – 1:30-3:30 PM in Horn Hall

 

 

THANK YOU to Patti Boyer for teaching G.I.F.T. today.

 

 

SUPPORT BEACON OF HOPE!

We are the “Alleluia Amblers” and we are walking to raise funds for Pottstown’s homeless ministry!  We hope you will walk with us and/or donate to the cause.  Saturday, February 22, beginning at 4:30 PM.  Starting at the YWCA (315 King St.), walkers can go 1 or 3 miles.  Interested?  Talk with Pastor Kay to get more information, donate or walk.  Why February 22?  It is often the coldest night of the year.  We walk in an effort to ensure warmth in a permanent shelter.

 

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GRIEF GROUP will meet on Monday, February 3, at 7:00 PM.  If you lost a loved one, no matter how recent, you are invited to join this group for support and comfort.

 

 

CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet Sunday, February 9, 1:30-3:30 PM at St. James, Pottstown, in Horn Hall.

 

 

DEADLINE for the March issue of “Spirit” is Monday, February 10.  Articles may be sent to sharonsmith@stjamespottstown.org.

 

 

REJOICING SPIRITS SERVICE will be held on Wednesday, February 12, at 7:00 PM.  The theme will be Valentine’s Day.  Whether or not you have ever attended a Rejoicing Spirits service, all are invited to this spirit-filled time of worship and praise.

 

 

WELCA NEWS 

• Our next meeting will be held February 16 when the Ungerman’s share their recent trip memories and pictures from Southeast Asia.  We will also package snack bags for the Mission First Community Meal Program. 

• Please mark your calendar for “Let’s Lunch” on February 21 at the WQ Diner on King St.  Signup for lunch is posted on WELCA Bulletin Board.

 

 

ANNUAL TALENT SHOWCASE.  Everyone has a God-given talent.  What is yours?  You’re invited to showcase your talent on Sunday, March 2, at the annual talent show.  There will be three areas of talent:  stage talent (music, skits, poetry, dance, reading); table talent (photography, sewing, fishing, hunting); and kitchen talent (prepare the light lunch, make your favorite dessert, share recipes).  Sign-up is in Horn Hall.  Audience members are also needed, so please plan to attend!  The event will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 

 

 

2025 SPONSOR LISTS for flowers, bulletin and eternal light have been posted on the bulletin board in Horn Hall.  Please sign up for the Sunday(s) of your choice.

 

 

THE THIRD SUNDAY OFFERING recipient for January is The Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission Inc.  It serves the Navajo community of Rock Point, AZ.  Every day, their 100% Navajo staff feed the hungry, prioritize Christian and cultural learning, focus on community engagement, and work towards fulfilling basic community needs.  In their spiritual and social work, they strive to embody and teach the grace of Jesus and listen to the call of the gospel to serve one another in love.  To give, please make your check payable to St. James Lutheran Church, note “Navajo Lutheran Mission” on the memo line, and place in the offering plate or mail to the church.

 

 

LET US PRAY FOR …

·      Our brothers and sisters of St. Abanoub, who worship here.  May God grow their ministry.

·      Those who are risking their health to care for us, respond to emergencies, prepare medications, grow and transport food, countless other essential tasks.

·      Comfort and peace for the family and friends of Ralph Olock (brother-in-law of Sandy Olock)

·      Comfort and peace for Bambi Kardos and family upon the death of Bambi’s mother

 

 

Members, family and friends:  Stephanie Durn, Shaun O'Rourke, George Monshower, Gayle Trout, Shirley Acree, Jeff, Carter Matthew Levan, Amanda DeFalco, Mark Kray, Logan Williams, Josephine Spinosa, Bonnie Weider, Seth Recore, Rob Krasley, John Lucitus, Robin Finnegan, Tricia Korutz, Erin, Nina Drauschak, Linda Thomas, Laurel Arbogast, Janet Mest, Elwood Boehler and family,  Billy Galway, Holly Horne, Ellen Ibach, Brad Smith, Edward Maenner, Sue Tokonitz, Pat Hennessy, Barbara Kleinfelter, David Loughlin, Terry Arner, Donald Hawley, Matthew C., Angela Romich, Gladys Evans, Betsey Steffenino, Carol Patterson, John Hallman, Rosemary and Todd Laird, Robin Yurechko, Sandra Drauschak, Jim Geiger, Margaret Cooper, Shannon Chilutti, Harry Stevens, Bridgid Missenda, Geraldine Scherch, Robert Clouser, John Palko, Sandra Hofmeister, Carol Bendinsky, David, Justin, and Pat Green, Justin Drumheller, Nancy Seasholtz.

 

Military:  Michael Hood, Jonathan Sherlock, Dan Langevin, Ryan Strehl, Brian Rohn, Brian Wood, Brent Beckwith, Noelle Henninger, Chad Brown, Aaron Gonder, Danny Foust, Jeremy Wagner.

 

Homebound:  Diana Cassell, Tom Cooper, Jean Drauschak, Gladys Evans, Joan Gardiner, Kathryn Geist, Bette Hoffman, Patty Hoffman, Perry Sanville, Barbara Thornton, Herb Ziegler.

 

 

IF YOU KNOW A MEMBER who is in the hospital, under the weather, or could otherwise use encouragement, please let Pastor Kay know.  Part of her ministry to us is visitation and pastoral care.

 

When the cares of my heart are many,

Your consolations cheer my soul. ~ Psalm 94:19

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