The Tower
Dear People of St. James,
Starting on May 5th, the Hallway to the Guild Hall will be blocked off for construction of the hall floor. This construction and the plastic wall sheeting that will be erected to control the dust, means that the Lounge, Bathrooms, the Guild Hall Construction Area, the second floor offices and Deedee’s Office will not be available until May 30th.
During this time, the handicapped accessible family bathroom, the nursery bathroom and the bathroom in the Bride’s room (at the end of the Bride’s corridor) will be available for use on Sundays and during the week. The men’s and women’s bathrooms in the hallway will NOT be available. Also, the steps in the hall will not be available at any time due to OSHA and ADA regulations. Special accommodations to access the second floor will be made for the After School Program.
The work will be in two phases. In the first phase, the existing floor will be torn apart. This will cause the major part of the dust, but this first phase will be completed in one week. The second phase, which will last three weeks, will consist of the laying of new floor. The total project will last four weeks.
The Lounge will not be available until the end of the project. It is being used to store all the tables and chairs that are now in the hall.
We will be holding Refreshments after our services out on the front lawn stone porch. This will take the place of coffee hour in the Lounge. In the case of rain, we will have refreshments in the Bride’s Corridor.
Yours in Christ’s Service,
Gary Pierce, the Junior Warden
American Religions
A Spring Adult Education
March 30 - May 11
May 4th, Keith Trumbo, 7th Day Adventist
Pastor Keith and his family have found Wichita a great place to call home. He and his family moved to Wichita from St. Louis, MO. In the summer of 07. His wife Ann, has worked as a Bible teacher for more than twenty-five years and has been a guest speaker at women’s retreats, revival meetings and prophecy seminars. Pastor Keith is a graduate of Southern Adventist University and is working on is Masters in Pastoral Ministry from Andrew’s University. He has been in full-time pastoral ministry for the last twelve years. His passion is to help families experience the healing of forgiveness, the freedom of God’s love and the joy of helping others.
Notice of Change in Emergency Management Meeting
The emergency management meeting that was initially scheduled for May 17th had to be postponed due to the renovation of the hall floor during the month of May. Information will be coming soon as to the new date that has been scheduled for this helpful and important meeting.
DOK Meeting
DOK will meet on Monday May 4th after the Holy Eucharist in the Chapel at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner in the Garden Corridor and meeting in the Chancel.
Friends for Dinner was enjoyed by a large group recently at Gus Gossards home, with Dennis and Deacon Deedee serving as co-hosts.
Pictured above: Fran Brinegar, Art and Saraphena Tannehill, Louise Brinegar and Sage Joyner.
College Students!!!
Come to “Cocoa and Cram” at St. James on Wednesday, May 7th and Thursday, May 8th from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m..
Come to St. James at 7 p.m. for FREE soup, sandwiches, coffee, hot cocoa, cookies, and other goodies.
Eat from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and then study for finals upstairs until 10 p.m..
Bishop Wolfe Needs YOUR Opinion
Under the direction of Bishop Dean Wolfe, the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas is studying the possibility of a diocesan-wide fundraising effort next year. And we need to know what lots of Episcopalians in the diocese think about it.
From May 8 to 21, you can offer your thoughts through an online survey. All you need is a computer with Internet access and a willingness to read the diocese’s proposal to learn more.
Starting on May 8, visit the diocesan web site to read what plans the diocese has for the next five years and to get directions on how to take the survey.
Mark your calendars, and check the web site starting May 8. Be part of the process. Tell us what you think!
If you have any questions, please let me know. More information on this survey will be included in the May 2 edition of DioLog.
--Melodie
No Coffee This Sunday
There will be no coffee served this Sunday, instead there will be lemonade, water, muffins outside on the front porch on Douglas.
The Morning Bible Study Class helped Dorcas Cooper celebrate her birthday with a surprise party.
Those present were: Donna and Fr. Bill Horn, Lorayne King, Peg Day, Dorcas, Cheryl Huggins, Nancy Rollins, Nan King, Dotie Emery, Shirley Seminoff and Bev Calvert.
Benefit Recital
Meghan Zuver, mezzo-soprano
Sunday, May 11th @ 4 p.m. in the nave
Meghan Zuver sings a variety of classical art songs from her recent recital at WSU. Meghan is a section-leader in the St. James Choir.
St James Choristers Recital
Coming soon. Date to be announced.
Blessing of Car Keys
May 18th @ 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Especially for young people taking Drivers Ed. Or just Getting their licenses.
Bring the Family Car keys up or those for the car you might drive.
An Evening of Delicious Food, Music, and Fun
Join your friends for an evening at Wichita’s historic Cowtown, with ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT delicious traditional food from the cowboy era -- smoked beef brisket, smoked chicken, red potato salad, honey cornbread, peach cobbler, and the famous Diamond W Beans. The Prairie Wrangler's, who have performed several times at Carnegie Hall, will put on a great musical show for your entertainment. This event is a fundraiser for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, and we promise you an evening of fun and good memories. Guests are welcome; this is a perfect time to repay those who have entertained you.
Cost: $50.00 per person ($23.00 tax deductible)
Friday night, July 18, 2008
6:00 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 sharp
If you need more information call Jerry Malone 316-686-1506
For reservations, send your check to: Kay Hoffman, 102 S Oakwood St, Wichita, KS 67218-1728
St. James Calendar
May 5
DOK Eucharist @ 5:30 p.m.
May 7 & 8
Cocoa and Cram @ 7 p.m.
May 11
Mother’s Day
Jr. DOK Admission Ceremony @ 11 a.m.
Meghan Zurver Recital @ 4 p.m.
May 18
Last Day of Sunday School
Catechesis for Children & Youth
Graduation Recognition
Blessing of Car Keys
May 21
Last Wonderful Wednesday until Fall
(Some classes and small groups will have summer sessions, TBA.)
Graduation Recognition
We will be recognizing all college graduates & advanced degrees on May 17th and 18th at each service.
High School Graduates @ Sun 9:00 a.m.
EFM Graduates @ Sun 11:00 a.m.
If anyone in your family is graduating, please let us know. Send announcements and senior pictures to Teresa Rogers or hand-deliver to the church by May 10th.
Save the Date
June 7th @ 10 a.m.
Grace Cathedral - Topeka, KS
Ordination of Laurie Lewis to the Transitional Diaconate
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