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Pentecost

The Sundays after Pentecost are sometimes called the ordinary Sundays because the order of worship tends to be simpler. If worship services are compared to family meals, we could say the Sundays after Pentecost are the meat and potato meals of our daily diet, as opposed to our special holiday dinners. Yet, when we think about it, it is our ordinary everyday meals that sustain us and not the occasional holiday meal, no matter how grand. So during the ordinary Sundays after Pentecost the church extends the invitation of Christ: Come to Supper. Let us fill ourselves on the meat and potatoes of faith. And may the God who comes to us in word and sacrament comfort us at times of adversity and inspire us to higher forms of living at all times.

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DONATE BLOOD
Thursday, June 26th from 2:30-7:00 p.m.
PLEASE DONATE BLOOD to the Central PA Blood Bank on Thursday, June 26th from 2:30-7:00 p.m., at St. James' basement dining room (an elevator is available). We request that you pre-register at the sign-up table in the gathering or by calling our church office at 334-2012 TODAY!

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FAMILY CAMP '08
Friday, August 15-Sunday, August 17
(These dates are confirmed with Camp Nawakwa) Dietz Lodge and Upper Camp Cabins Cost: Adults $25 per person or $50 a couple KIDS ARE FREE!! *Keep your eyes and ears open for more information as planning is underway!!!

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SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
June 8-August 31
Join us for Summer Sunday School which started on June 8 from 9:30-10:30. Children ages 4 - completed 6th grade will meet in Room 306 for "ONE ROOM SUNDAY SCHOOL." Grades 7-12 will meet in the Youth House. All other classes will meet as regularly scheduled. Teachers are also needed for "ONE ROOM SUNDAY SCHOOL" and to help with grades 7-12, throughout the summer from June 8-August 31. If you are interested in teaching a minimum of one week during the summer, please contact Julie Dunlop (334-4704 or jzdunlop@gmail.com).

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Historic Church Walking Tours

These 11/2 hour tours begin at 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., at Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, 208 Baltimore Street. Tickets can be purchased from 5:45-6:15 p.m. at a cost of $5 for adults; children are free.

EAST Tours began the first Wednesday in June and continue alternating Wednesdays, and include these four historic churches: Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, Trinity United Church of Christ, Gettysburg United Methodist Church and St. James Lutheran Church. We will present a play about the history of St. James during the Battle of Gettysburg including the story of Jennie Wade every EAST Tour except the last one. Participants will include: Joan Miller, Kimberly McGlaughlin, Richard, Valerie, Sarah and Joshua Adams. On August 13, Tom Jolin will present music of the Civil War with a brief presentation of the history of St. James during the battle.

WEST Tours began the second Wednesday in June and continue alternating Wednesdays, and include these four historic churches: Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, St. Paul's AME Zion Church, and Christ Lutheran Church.

June 11th - West Tour, June 18th - East Tour, June 25th - West Tour, July 2nd - East Tour, July 9th - WestTour, July 16th - East Tour, July 23rd - West Tour, July 30th - East Tour, Aug. 6th - West Tour, Aug. 13th - East Tour, Aug. 20th - West Tour.

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SUNDAY WORSHIP ON WGET-AM
Sundays, 7:10 a.m.
A radio tape delay of Sunday worship is broadcast every Sunday morning at 7:10 a.m., on 1320 WGET-AM Radio as a community outreach.

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The "Messenger" On-Line

Click HERE to read the May 28 "Messenger" On-line.

Click HERE to read the June 11 "Messenger" On-line.

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The Windows of
St. James Church

Listening and Discerning God's leading,

Reflecting the light of Jesus' love,

Embracing people of every age and life circumstance,

Inviting all to celebrate God's gifts,

and

Joining with others to promote the welfare of all people,

We reach out to serve.

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