Children and Youth Announcements

St. James' Parish Old Herring Creeke   Children and Youth Announcements    December 23, 2013 Youth Confirmation Classes -    There will not be confirmation classes for youth and adults tonight! Next Youth Confirmation class is Monday, January 27th from 7:00pm-8:00pm.  The date for confirmation has changed to Sunday, June 15, 2014.  Bishop Eugene T. Sutton will be making a visitation to St. James' and will officiate the Rite of Confirmation for those youth who have completed the Confirmation class.   January Events    January 5th - Atrium Fellowship from 11:30am - 1:00pm   Coming Soon!! Dear Friends, Greetings and God's Peace!! Here is the latest info on our two Nightwatches for this year please let us, Kate or I, know if you plan to attend and we can then arrange transportation issues for the group. Yeah!!!! God's Peace, Wesley Wubbenhorst Canon for Youth Ministry Diocese of Maryland wwubbenhorst@episcopalmaryland.org 1-800-443-1399   For registration/Parent Consent forms for these events please click here.  The Parent Consent Forms are highlighted in red.  These events are sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and organized through the office of the Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst.  Details of each nightwatch are stated below.  Please return Parent Consent Forms to The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, 4 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD  21218-2437, or email it to Wes+ at the email address above.       Diocesan Youth Event - Nightwatch at St. John the Divine, New York with The Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst   Friday - Saturday, January 10 - 11th  - Nightwatch St. John the Divine -New York City Open to both junior and senior high youth. This is a restart of the program at the world's largest church.  We depart 12:00 noon on Friday and return Saturday evening.  The program is Friday evening through Saturday morning then time to visit New York City before coming home at 8:00. ->Cost $85 includes transportation dinner Friday and breakfast Saturday! There are 40 places left for this trip.   Things to Pack!   1. Sleeping bag & pillow 2. Toiletries and any overnight medications 3. Pajamas and clothes for traveling 4. Recommended hoodie or light jacket We are always looking for volunteers to help with fellowship and events.  Please contact the Rev. Dawn Campbell for more information on how you can participate with our children and youth, email dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com or call (410)867-2838.   Have a blessed week! Dawn+

Atrium Fellowship Jan. 5, 2014

St. James' Parish Atrium Fellowship Sunday, Jan. 5th 11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday, January 5th from 11:30am to 1:00pm we will have Atrium Fellowship for children in the Atrium I, II, and III classes.   January 6th is the Epiphany, the twelfth day of Christmas and the visitation of the Magi.  The word "epiphany" means manifestation.  In relation to the birth of Christ in the Church year, we celebrate Epiphany and the visitation of the Magi (the three wise men) as the manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles.  The story of the Magi is found only in Matthew 2:1-12.  According to Matthew, the visitation of the Magi to the Christ child, and their decision not to return to Herod, allowed for the Holy Family to safely flee to Egypt, to escape Herod.  In addition to Matthew, tradition holds that the Magi were from different races from the east and each of their gifts had symbolic value. "The first is said to have Melchior, an old man with white hair and a long beard...who offered gold to the Lord as to a king.  The second, Gaspar by name, young and beardless and ruddy complexioned...honored him as God by his gift of incense, an oblation worthy of divinity.  The third, black-skinned and heavily bearded, named Balthasar...by his gift of myrrh testified to the Son of Man who was to die." *The Birth of the Messiah by Raymond E. Brown, p. 199. The Atrium Fellowship activity will introduce children and their families to the story of the Epiphany.  A story of the visitation of the wise men will be read.  We will learn and sing, "We Three Kings." And, the children will decorate treasure boxes that will hold the gifts to be received by three special guests that will visit the children. *Considering the nature of the fellowship activity, parental participation is encouraged.  Each child will receive chocolate and plastic gold coins, a frankincense incense cone, and an authentic piece of myrrh resin.  The frankincense and myrrh can be burned at home in an incense burner, under parental supervision of course.*     Additionally, any child without parental supervision needs to have a completed Atrium/Youth Fellowship Registration form on file with Dawn Campbell+.  Click here to print a registration form.  God bless, Dawn Campbell+

Christmas Baskets - Dec. 21st

St. James' Parish Established 1692 5757 Solomons Island Road,  Lothian, Maryland 20711  NEEDED: TURKEYS & TOYS   On Saturday, December 21st We will be handing out Christmas Baskets to 80 families in need.    WE NEED MORE TURKEYS! We need frozen turkeys, 10-20 pounds each. The turkeys can be dropped off in the parish hall kitchen or in the freezer found in the basement under the kitchen by Wednesday, Dec. 18th.    We also need "like new" or new gifts for boys and girls (not wrapped), as well as cash donations to pay for groceries. Toys can be dropped off in the conference room of the parish offices.    Additional helping hands would be appreciated, from 7am - 10am.    If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Linda Rines Linda.Rines@comcast.net or 443-534-8791

Children and Youth Announcements

St. James' Parish Old Herring Creeke   Children and Youth Announcements    December 15, 2013 Youth Confirmation Classes -    Next Youth Confirmation class is Monday, December 23rd from 7:00pm-8:00pm.  The date for confirmation has changed to Sunday, June 15, 2014.  Bishop Eugene T. Sutton will be making a visitation to St. James' and will officiate the Rite of Confirmation for those youth who have completed the Confirmation class.   December Events    December 21st - Christmas Baskets from 7:00am - 11:00am    December 21st - Sight & Sound Miracle of Christmas Field Trip for the                           YAC Class (10th-12th grade).    January Events    January 5th - Atrium Fellowship from 11:30am - 1:30pm   Coming Soon!! Dear Friends, Greetings and God's Peace!! Here is the latest info on our two Nightwatches for this year please let us, Kate or I, know if you plan to attend and we can then arrange transportation issues for the group. Yeah!!!! God's Peace, Wesley Wubbenhorst Canon for Youth Ministry Diocese of Maryland wwubbenhorst@episcopalmaryland.org 1-800-443-1399   For registration/Parent Consent forms for these events please click here.  The Parent Consent Forms are highlighted in red.  These events are sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and organized through the office of the Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst.  Details of each nightwatch are stated below.  Please return Parent Consent Forms to The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, 4 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD  21218-2437, or email it to Wes+ at the email address above.       Diocesan Youth Event - Nightwatch at St. John the Divine, New York with The Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst   Friday - Saturday, January 10 - 11th  - Nightwatch St. John the Divine -New York City Open to both junior and senior high youth. This is a restart of the program at the world's largest church.  We depart 12:00 noon on Friday and return Saturday evening.  The program is Friday evening through Saturday morning then time to visit New York City before coming home at 8:00. ->Cost $85 includes transportation dinner Friday and breakfast Saturday! There are 40 places left for this trip.   Things to Pack!   1. Sleeping bag & pillow 2. Toiletries and any overnight medications 3. Pajamas and clothes for traveling 4. Recommended hoodie or light jacket We are always looking for volunteers to help with fellowship and events.  Please contact the Rev. Dawn Campbell for more information on how you can participate with our children and youth, email dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com or call (410)867-2838.   Have a blessed week! Dawn+

Youth Fellowship - Family Force 5 Concert

St. James' Parish Old Herring Creeke   Youth Fellowship                        Family Force 5 Concert Friday, December 6th 5:00pm - 10:00pm   On Friday, December 6th from 5pm - 10pm the youth (6th-12th grade) are invited to a Family Force 5 concert at GenXaret in Columbia, MD. Family Force 5 is a Christian Rock band. This is a great opportunity to experience Christian music from a popular Christian rock band.     We will depart from St. James' Church at 5:00pm and grab a bite to eat before the concert. Doors open at 6:00pm and the concert is from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. We will return to St. James' by 10:00pm.   If your teen would be interested in attending the concert, please RSVP by clicking here.   We also require that a Youth Fellowship Registration Form  be completed as well as the permission slip below.     Youth Fellowship - Parental Permission for Family Force 5 Concert - Friday, December 6, 2013 As a parent/guardian, by signing this permission slip, you are giving consent for the youth named below to attend the above named event. Youth Name:____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:_______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Contact Phone Number: (Cell)______________________________ (Home)_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________ *Permission slips are required for all youth participating in events without parental supervision, and are in addition to the required Youth Fellowship Registration that must be on file for all youth.

Youth Toys-R-Us Shopping Trip Dec. 8th

St. James' Parish Youth Toys-R-Us Shopping Trip Sunday, Dec. 8th  11:30am - 3:00pm On Sunday, December 8th from 11:30am- 3:00pm the youth will take their yearly pilgrimage to Toys-R-Us to buy toys for the Salvation Army Sing-along.  The money used for this event is raised from the Messiah Sing-along  that will took place Sunday, December 1st.  The toys are purchased for children in need within our surrounding community.  The toys received from us are sometimes the only toys these children will receive for Christmas.  On Wednesday, December 11th the Salvation Army Sing-along will start at 6:00pm with fellowship and a potluck supper in the Parish Hall.  The carol sing  will begin at 7:30pm in the church. This is when the gifts purchased are donated.  The youth meet prior to the event to put all the toys in the windows and then make a presentation to the head of the Salvation Army during the carol sing.  The Salvation Army brings a brass band and leads Christmas Carols and afterwards everyone meets in the parish hall for a potluck meal.       Also, please be sure to fill out a youth registration from for the shopping trip, click here for the form.    The shopping trip is a great way for youth to participate in an outreach activity, especially during holidays.  This is just one of many ways to help spread the spirit of Christmas with others!    God bless, Dawn Campbell+

Children and Youth Announcements

St. James' Parish Old Herring Creeke   Children and Youth Announcements    December 2, 2013 Youth Confirmation Classes -    Next Youth Confirmation class is Monday, December 23rd from 7:00pm-8:00pm.  The date for confirmation has changed to Sunday, June 15, 2014.  Bishop Eugene T. Sutton will be making a visitation to St. James' and will officiate the Rite of Confirmation for those youth who have completed the Confirmation class.   December Events!!     December 6th - Christian rock concert at Gen-Xaret in Columbia.               The 2013 Christmas Pageant featuring Family     Force 5 with Flame.     December 8th - Toys R Us shopping from 11:30am - 3pm with the                              youth (6th - 12th grade) for the Salvation Army Sing                          Along. December 11th - Salvation Army Sing Along starting at 6:00pm. December 21st - Christmas Baskets from 7:00am - 11:00am December 21st - Sight & Sound Miracle of Christmas Field Trip for the                           YAC Class (10th-12th grade). Coming Soon!! Dear Friends, Greetings and God's Peace!! Here is the latest info on our two Nightwatches for this year please let us, Kate or I, know if you plan to attend and we can then arrange transportation issues for the group. Yeah!!!! God's Peace, Wesley Wubbenhorst Canon for Youth Ministry Diocese of Maryland wwubbenhorst@episcopalmaryland.org 1-800-443-1399   For registration/Parent Consent forms for these events please click here.  The Parent Consent Forms are highlighted in red.  These events are sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and organized through the office of the Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst.  Details of each nightwatch are stated below.  Please return Parent Consent Forms to The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, 4 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD  21218-2437, or email it to Wes+ at the email address above.    Diocesan Youth Event - Philadelphia Nightwatch at St. Peter's in the Great Valley with The Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst   Friday - Saturday , December 13 -14 - Nightwatch Philadelphia.  Open to both junior and senior high youth! Come join us as we travel to Philadelphia for a special program.  We will join their Nightwatch Friday night and Saturday morning and then tour around Philadelphia and be home around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. ->Cost $35.00 dinner included!  There are 20 places left.   December 13-14, 2013 @                  Saint Peter's in the Great Valley, Malvern, PA   Schedule of the Event 7:00-7:30 pm          Registration 7:30-8:15 pm          Ice Breakers & Orientation 8:15-8:30 pm          Snack Break 8:30-9:15 pm          Small Group Discussion 9:15-10:45 pm        Curated Eucharist 10:45-11:45 pm      Games & Preparing for Bed 12:00 am                Lights Out 8:00-8:30 am          Wake Up, Dress & Clean Up 8:30-9:15 am          Breakfast 9:15-9:45 am          Morning Prayer 9:45-10:00 am        Dismissal   Diocesan Youth Event - Nightwatch at St. John the Divine, New York with The Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst   Friday - Saturday, January 10 - 11th  - Nightwatch St. John the Divine -New York City Open to both junior and senior high youth. This is a restart of the program at the world's largest church.  We depart 12:00 noon on Friday and return Saturday evening.  The program is Friday evening through Saturday morning then time to visit New York City before coming home at 8:00. ->Cost $85 includes transportation dinner Friday and breakfast Saturday! There are 40 places left for this trip.   Things to Pack!   1. Sleeping bag & pillow 2. Toiletries and any overnight medications 3. Pajamas and clothes for traveling 4. Recommended hoodie or light jacket We are always looking for volunteers to help with fellowship and events.  Please contact the Rev. Dawn Campbell for more information on how you can participate with our children and youth, email dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com or call (410)867-2838.   Have a blessed week! Dawn+