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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ
On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, 'Out of the believer's heart shall flow rivers of living water.'" ( John 7: 37-38)
Read Sunday's Lessons (Numbers, Acts, and John) here.
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What does it mean to be an Easter, Spirit-filled church. We'll let me offer an observation. We're opening a farmstand on our front yard in a few hours. We're celebrating our second baptism in three Sundays this coming Sunday. There will be other baptisms this summer, God willing. We're hosting the 2nd Pop-Up Beergarden later this month. The Purpose and Vision team is actively working to shape the manner in which God's Holy Spirit moves through us. It's really exciting to observe how the Holy Spirit indeed works when we choose to drink and believe in Jesus Christ's waters of life. Summer is upon us. All you need to do is walk or run outside first thing in the morning. The lighting bugs are hovering over the grass and ascending into the trees at nightfall. Summer is here and The Holy Spirit returns with the warmth and length of days. We mark a change of seasons with the Feast of The Pentecost ( Whitsun) each year. It's a great opportunity to wear red clothes and be joyful. Thank God! Personally, I'll take the humidity over 10 degree Lenten mornings almost anytime. Again, how marvelous is God is apparent in our world.  | |
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The Holy Spirit's presence and the Life-Giving Waters of faith in Jesus Christ's resurrection are never absent. These truths are present in our minds. These desires reside in our hearts. Baptism provides us a ritual as well as a pathway for believing in the power of Christ's renewed life for us.
Today is a special day at St. James. Bring an umbrella if you need it and come purchase some healthy fruits and vegetables. This coming Sunday will be equally special as we welcome Eva Kunnen into God's family and St. James church as a fully beloved and baptized Christian. Living waters of baptism flowing from Jesus' through us. Fiery flames of Spirit-filled possibilites flicking around our foreheads and filling our hearts. What a wonderful summer is here.
Blessings Along The Way, Jim+
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How's the Holy Spirit Happening @ St James
The parish's Purpose and Vision Team wants your feedback. The team is collecting information about your vision for St. James. They have some ideas and are validating with you that they are on the right path. However, they will soon be moving on to the next phase of their visioning process. Please complete the online survey or complete a paper copy at this Sunday's Church picnic. Surveying ends on June 13th. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of your church.
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