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Let us come together in song & prayer this weekend!!
Come to any one of our three worship services!
- Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, 8:15 a.m.; livestreamed each week
- Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
- Sunday, 10:45 a.m.
- All services celebrate Holy Communion
- All are Welcome!
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This Sunday, March 12 following the 10:45 a.m. worship service, a New Members Class will take place at the Youth House.
This is the perfect class for those looking to learn more about what it means to be Lutheran and the mission of St. James. We are anticipating another large class, and look forward to formally welcoming new friends and faces into membership after Easter.
Please let Pastor Andrew know if you plan to attend the New Members Class or you can share your contact information and more details by completing this form.
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Daylight Savings Begins!
Remember to turn your clocks one hour forward before heading to bed on Saturday!
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We hope you will join us during the season of Lent for our Unfailing Light Mid-Week Worship Services.
Many thanks to Mark Withrow who shared his journey and relationship with God. You may watch the service and listen to Mark's message by clicking the link below.
We will have dinner at 5:15 p.m. and soup and bread will be coordinated by various groups/Sunday School Classes.
March 15: Church Council
March 22: Movers & Shapers and Faith & Fellowship Sunday School Classes
March 29: The Seekers & Exploring Faith Sunday School Classes
Worship starts at 6:30 p.m. and messages will be shared by members of the congregation. The theme for the season of Lent is: Led by the Spirit: Stories of Faith Amidst the Wilderness.
Messages will be given by:
March 15: Andy Keyser
March 22: Wayne Hill
March 29: Pastor Fritz Foltz
April 5: Pete Bender (during Holy Week, all worship services are at 7:00 p.m.; there will be no dinner)
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We are looking for sponsors for altar flowers. If you would like to adorn the church, we have spaces open in April. You can choose to pick-up the flowers after worship, or you can indicate that they be delivered to someone who is homebound to enjoy.
Please contact Judy Seilhamer at 717-334-4301 or js360@comcast.net to make arrangements for flower sponsorship.
Thank you for your consideration!!
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All Voices are Welcome!
Come to Martin Luther Choir Practice this Sunday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.
We will sing at the 8:15 a.m. worship service on March 19.
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Parents: Please take note that youth will participate in our WaterLife Worship Service on Sunday, March 26 at 10:45 a.m.
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Seeking VBS Leaders for Snack and Music
VBS takes a few months to plan, so we are making a grand push to gather volunteers. We are still in need of a Snacks Leader and Music Leader and would like to have these areas filled by the end of March. Both leaders will be provided with a step-by-step guide and a helping hand from Pastor Steve Herr and/or Adam. The snack leader would need to coordinate volunteers and assist with ordering and purchasing of supplies, as well as preparation of themed snacks for 120 or more students each day. A spirited music director will help students to learn pre-selected songs with the help of supplied dance/motion videos and trained teenage assistants.
If you would like to learn more about being a Music or Snacks leader, please reach out to Adam Michael, 717-357-0441 or Pastor Steve Herr, or attend our meeting at Christ Lutheran Church at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 28.
If you are interested in helping out in other ways, we need lots of hands. Please register to volunteer.
Youth Registration is now open VBS: June 5-9
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Sewing Machines
We have three heavy duty antique sewing machines that the church is looking to find a new home for. They are industrial cast iron sewing machines installed in work tables. The Quilting Committee has purchased new Bernina machines and no longer need the antique machines.
If you are interested in any of the three, you are welcome to take a look at them, just stop by the office and we'll show you the machines. Since they are quite heavy, it is asked that you help move them, and possibly make a donation to the World Outreach Committee.
Please contact Judy Seilhamer (717-334-4301) or Claire Anderson (717-779-6280) if interested.
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Vicar Libby is looking to re-vitalize and re-establish the Home Communion Program.
If you are a lay minister who has continued visiting and giving home communion, thank you!!
Please be in touch with Vicar Libby to inform her who you visit and on what basis.
If you are a lay minister looking to return to giving home communion, wonderful!
Please be in touch with Vicar Libby to be matched with someone who is homebound.
If you are interest in becoming a lay minister and making home visits, great!!
Please be in touch with Vicar Libby to be trained and receive elements and materials.
If you, or some one you know, would like to receive home communion, lovely!
Please be in touch with Vicar Libby so you/they may be paired with a lay minister.
Vicar Libby Baker-Mikesell
lbakermikesell@stjamesgettysburg.org x 205
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Weekly Bible Study with Pastor Andrew.
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Gathering Area.
All are Welcome!
The group is currently studying Exodus.
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Dear congregation of St. James,
I want to thank everyone for their generous donations to the Early Learning Center, as part of the 5th Sunday Servant Event. I know some items were slightly different than requested in previous years, but those little things often get missed and used often. Many thanks from the children and staff.
Ashley Drechsler
Interim Director
All are invited to participate in the Week of the Young Child Community Celebration Event: Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - noon at James Gettys Elementary (898 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg). Admission is free.
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Youth News
Check out our Youth Page.
WEDNESDAYS
Middle & High School Breakfast (6:45 a.m. at the Youth House)
K-5 Youth Group (3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAYS
Middle Youth Group (5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Youth House)
High School Youth Group (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Youth House)
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