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| Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Young or infant children of active members of the congregation are invited to the font as well as adults and older children who have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ and declare their faith. Those who wish to join the church through baptism are to call the church office (334-2012) to schedule a home visitation with a pastor and to provide pertinent information.
Pre-Marital Retreat
This half-day retreat is offered twice a year for couples who are to be married by a pastor of St. James. Please contact the church office to pre-register (334-2012).
Confirmation Ministry
Class offered to all baptized youth in grades 7, 8 and 9. As explained under "Christian Education", classes are held during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:30 a.m.) during the academic year. Retreats and service activities are important parts of this ministry.
February 18-20, 2011 (Friday-Sunday)
9th Grade Confirmation Retreat, Camp Nawakwa, Arendtsville,
PA
March 25-27, 2011 (Friday-Sunday)
8th Grade Confirmation Retreat, Washington, DC
First Communion Instruction
Instruction is offered to families who wish their child to receive the sacrament. St. James welcomes children to the table when they are three years old.
| New Member Classes
Classes are available for all who plan to join St. James. There are five sessions held on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour (usually twice a year in the spring and in the fall).
Stephen Ministry
A program in which members are trained to minister on a one-to-one basis to those in crisis or chronically stressful situations. Classes are offered as interest is indicated. Commissioned Stephen Ministers meet the third Wednesday of every month from 11:00 am, in Room 301 (per Katherine).
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| Monday Evening Study Group
Emeritus Pastor Foltz' MONDAY EVENING STUDY GROUP meets at 7:30 pm, at his
home, 38 East Broadway. He is leading a series of discussions on
"What do we believe?" The hope is to get beyond the superficial to the
truly profound meanings that relate to our everyday lives.
LSS Bible Study
This group will meet the second and third Wednesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Room B at the Gettysburg Lutheran Retirement Village, 1075 Old Harrisburg Road. What an exciting opportunity to reconnect and remain connected with members of St. James and others in the Lutheran Social Services community; led by Pr. Mike Allwein.
Wednesday Noon Bible Study
WEDNESDAY NOON BIBLE STUDY meets September -- May. The class with Pr. Jeanette will begin a study of the Book of Acts on January 20th. Bring your lunch and join us in Room 200 as your schedule permits.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
This group meets in the Gathering Area from 9:30-10:00 a.m. for a time of fellowship. Bible Study meets from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Room 200. Child care is available in the Rainbow Room (nursery). A collection is taken each week to pay the child care provider. All are welcome to attend. Please contact the church office if you have any questions.
Friday Lectionary Study
FRIDAY LECTIONARY STUDY with Pr. Jeanette meets at Dunlap's Restaurant (90 Buford Ave.) from 7:30-8:30 am September (Friday after Labor Day) through May. We meet and discuss the texts for the coming weekend. New people always welcome around the table!
Prayer Team
A PRAYER TEAM has been formed
here at St. James which gathers on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 11:00 am in the church library (room
200). This group of people comes together for an hour of shared prayer, lifting
up the needs of the congregation, community and the world. New people are
encouraged and welcome to attend--just show up! If you have any questions,
please ask either pastor.
Sunday School Classes
Classes are offered for all ages. Classes for children are grouped by grade level. Click Classroom Assignments
to open the file. (Depending on your browser settings, the document may open in a new window or download directly to your computer.)
The Good Samaritan Bible Study Class Classes meet in Room 303
(top floor). Join us as we use the Augsburg Adult Bible Studies Quarterly;
contact, Nina Dolly.
Adult Discussion Class
Classes begin with fellowship after which a range of topics and guest speakers are coordinated by Judith Leslie. This class meets in Room 200 (Main floor) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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April 15 - "A Circle or a LIne (1) led by Dick Englund
April 22 - "A Circle or a LIne (2) led by Dick Englund
Apr. 29 - Talolinga Agriculture Project - Adult Forum in the Nave
May 6 - "Seeing Medieval Art" - led by Steve Whitman
May 13 - "Getting to Know our Habitat
Family" led by Judy Leslie
May 20 - "The Amish (Video &
Discussion 1)" led by Joe MacDowell
May 27 - "The Amish (Video & Discussion 2)" led by Joe MacDowell
Parents' Class
Class is comprised of older singles and parents and their children under the age of two, who begin with fellowship after which timely and relevant topics having a "current events" focus are led by Gary Shaffer and meets in Room 309 (top floor). (President, Jack Bucher)
Sunday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group
The group is comprised of people of all ages who discuss the lectionary readings each week. G. Ronald Couchman leads the class and is the contact person. They meet in Room 301.
Women's Theological Discussion Group
This is a discussion group whose study centers around theological and spiritual concerns frequently using writings with women's perspectives. The class is currently reading The Saint and the Sultan by Paul Moses, about St Francis. The group meets in Room 300 (top floor). Rebecca Brown is the contact person.
Seekers' Class
A group journeying together as friends on a deeper walk of faith. We explore discipleship through Bible study, through inspirational books, through spiritual practices, and discussion. Contact person is Lucinda Bringman; Room 204 (main floor).
CLICK HERE for a list of Sunday School Rooms and Personnel.
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