Tis the season! Please plan to join the members of our church family as share an evening of fellowship with our shut in members. We will go Christmas Caroling in the late afternoon of Sunday, December 11th. We will gather at the church at 3:30PM and caravan to several of our church family member’s homes and provide some Christmas cheer with songs and well wishes for a blessed Christmas.
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Christmas Caroling
Posted December 7, 2022 By adminNALC Disaster Response Event
Posted December 5, 2022 By adminWhat a great time we had during our NALC Disaster Response project in November! So many of our church family members helped us collect items to assemble health and hygiene kits for the Disaster Response warehouse. Our Goal was to collect enough materials to assemble fifty kits. That goal was certainly met. Along with health kits, St. Jacob’s collected about forty-five blankets, and several packages of adult disposable undergarments. Pastor David also furnished a case of Bibles to be donated to the warehouse.
At the completion of our project, one question remained. Who is the champion chili chef at St. Jacob’s? That question was answered as June went home with the honors (and the Chili Champion apron and trophy). Thank you to all who supplied chili with all the fixings. Thank you also to everyone who made a donation of time and talent in collecting and assembling the health kits for the NALC Disaster Response Warehouse. All in all, it was a fun night of mission and fellowship. Well done St. Jacob’s!
We Care Center Needs
Posted November 25, 2022 By adminSeptember Most Needed Items:
• Vienna Sausages
• Boxed pasta
• Instant potatoes
• Progresso soup
• Chili
• Canned greens
• Spam
• Soup
• Pancake mix/Syrup
• Corn muffin mix
We also ALWAYS need:
• laundry detergent
• toiletries
• paper products.
THANK YOU!
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Thanksgiving with The HUB
Posted November 21, 2022 By adminAs we have done so many times in the past, St. Jacob’s will once again join several local congregations in supplying Thanksgiving Dinner for folks in our community who do not have the means to provide such a feat for their family. Working with the Hub in Chapin, St. Jacob’s will provide 200 pound cake slices for their dessert. Please provide slices of pound cake as you are able. Following our Thanksgiving Eve service, gather in the Fellowship Hall as we wrap the cake slices and prepare them for delivery.
Help us and the Christian Community in Chapin to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to our neighbors.
Time and Talent
Posted November 4, 2022 By adminHow might you participate in the life and ministry of St. Jacob’s? It is the time of year when all church family members are asked to ponder this very question. As you consider ways in which you might become or continue to be involved, please be sure to fill out the Time and Talent Sheet for 2023. Every member of St. Jacob’s (all ages) is encouraged to fill out a time and talent sheet.
Blank sheets will be included as an insert to the worship bulletin each Sunday through November 13th. Begin with prayer and then check the ways in which you are willing and able to serve our Lord and his church.
Worship at Generations
Posted November 1, 2022 By adminEvery other Sunday, Pastor David leads worship for the residents of Generations Assisted Care of Chapin. This ministry has made a difference in the lives of many folks who are not able to attend worship at their home church. The congregation is invited and certainly encouraged to share the love of Christ Jesus in worship with our friends just down the road. Our next worship opportunities will be:
Sunday, October 30
Sunday, November 13
Sunday November 27
We begin our worship at 1:00PM in the lobby. Join us as you are able and bring a smile to those whom God loves.
Operation Christmas Child
Posted October 31, 2022 By adminJoining with several local congregations, St. Jacob’s will participate in this year’s Operation Christmas Child.
From children to seniors, people pack shoebox gifts each year to bless children in need around the world. Parents often use the project to teach their kids about giving. Year -round volunteers support these efforts across the country.
Churches and groups of all sizes collect boxes from their communities. Some churches also serve as drop-off locations for shoeboxes the third week of November every year.
Thousands of volunteers serve annually inspecting and preparing shoeboxes for international shipping. Every hour work stops for a few minutes to pray for the children who will receive the boxes.
Operation Christmas Child uses the boxes as resources for outreach in orphanages and other at-risk areas. In many places, they also offer The Greatest Gift, a Gospel story booklet Samaritan’s Purse developed for shoebox recipients, inviting children to participate in The Greatest Journey discipleship program.
Thank you to all at St. Jacob’s who have adopted a child by way of Operation Christmas Child. As of Sunday, October 23, we still have 23 shoe boxes that have not been adopted. Please, as you are able, share the gift of God’s love with a child in need this Christmas. Shoeboxes are located in the narthex along with all the information you need to fill, pack, and have your box delivered to a child in one of more than 100 countries. Shoeboxes must be turned in by Sunday, November 13th.
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NALC Disaster Response
Posted October 31, 2022 By adminDue to response to Hurricane Ian, both Carolinas Disaster Response Warehouses are empty and in great need. As such, St. Jacob’s is collecting blankets and assembling Health Kits. A list of items for health kits is provided below.
Men, women, and youth members of St, Jacob’s are encouraged to participate in the assembly of health kits on Sunday, November 6th in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:00PM.
DISASTER RESPONSE HEALTH KIT CONTENTS 1 bath towel, 1 wash cloth, 1 travel size shampoo (3 oz), 1 bar bath soap, 1 tooth brush, 1 tube toothpaste (2 if travel size), 1 comb, 1 hairbrush, 1 deodorant, 1 nail clippers (optional), 1 dental floss
ITEMS ALSO NEEDED: Trough November 20th, we will collect Blankets, Adult disposable underwear, And children’s and infant disposable diapers
Trunk or Treat
Posted October 15, 2022 By adminWe will be having a Trunk or Treat for the Church Youth and the community on October 28.
Operation Christmas Child
Posted October 14, 2022 By adminJoining with several local congregations, St. Jacob’s will participate in this year’s Operation Christmas Child. Please see the bulletin insert included this week for all details on how you can participate. Our goal is to supply 50 completed boxes.
