Youth & Communications Coordinator
We are excited to introduce Amber Mayville as the new Youth & Communications Coordinator here at St. James! Amber brings a passion for engaging with young people and families, fostering a strong faith community, and sharing the mission of our church through effective communication. In this role, Amber will be connecting with families, and improving our outreach through digital and print media. This role is possible through the generous donation of several church members. Please join us in welcoming Amber to the team! Be sure to say hello and reach out to learn more about upcoming youth programs and ways to stay connected.

2025 Lenten Servicece Schedule
Join us for our Midweek Lent Serviceces as we explore what David's 51st Psalm teaches us about forgiveness, repentance, and the new life we have in Christ. Pastor Nelson and Pastor Gunia will alternate weekly. See the schedule below:
Faith Lutheran ~ 10:30 am & St. James Lutheran ~ 5:30 pm
March 19th Pastor Gunia, March 26th Pastor Nelson,
April 2nd Pastor Gunia, April 9th Pastor Nelson

The National Youth Gathering Silent Auction
Place your bids to help support our youth attending NYG. This auction will run until March 29th. We will end the Silent Auction with a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser and door prizes.

Coming Soon: HeART Prize "Where Your Feet Take You"
This is a fundraiser for His Arms Children's Project takes place Saturday, March 15th. See bulletin board for details! Enter our artwork or view others God-given talents!

Bible Study
Pew Sisters will be starting a new study, "Joining Jesus on His Mission" ~ How to Be an Everyday Missionary. The study begins on Wednesday, March 26th, at 9:00 am. Sign up deadline is today!

Preschool March Mission Project
More than 38,000 children in Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties experience food insecurity. *Orange is the color that represents childhood hunger awareness. During the month of March, Good Shepherd Preschool is joining the Go Orange with Kids' Food Basket campaign to raise awareness about childhood hunger and provide healthy, nourishing meals to our community. We are collecting food items for sack suppers that will be distributed to area children. Items being collected include: fruit cups or pouches, pudding cups, meat sticks, Cheerios, pretzels, cheese crackers, and 8lb. lunch bags. You can drop your donations off in the preschool classroom. Throughout the month, we will also be wearing orange, listening to stories about nutrition, learning about healthy food choices, and decorating the paper lunch bags that will be used by Kids's Food Basket.

Alaska Missions Bingo Night
Saturday, March 22nd, at 6:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall

Youth Night
March 23rd at 6:00 pm, Fellowship, games, and Christ!

Blood Drive
April 9th from 10:00 - 3:30 pm
If you are interested in helping out, applying for a Thrivent Card or setting up, connect with Russell.

NYG Help
Anyone Interested? I am planning on volunteering at the "National Youth Gathering 2025". I will be part of "Team Flex", which is one of the volunteer opportunities at the Gathering. I am asking if anyone would like to share this experience with me. We can determine the amount of volunteer time we sign up for. We would split the cost of staying in New Orleans and also the transportation to and from. There will be time for fun and sightseeing. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact me at (231) 288-7628.
Thank you! - Alicia Koski

40 Days for Life
From March 5 - April 13 you're invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life - 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You're also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood 425 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you'd like more information - and especially if you'd like to volunteer to help, please contact: Yvonne at (616) 550-4245 or yvonne@caregr.com. Planned Parenthood is committing abortions up to 15 weeks 6 days (in Grand Rapids) and referring women further along in their pregnancies to other abortion facilities.

Grieving with Hope Meeting Schedule
Monday, April 7th & May 5th, at 10:00 am

Christian Summer Children's Camp: Camp Concordia, 35 minutes northeast of Grand Rapids, MI, gives your children and grandchildren an opportunity to enjoy a Lutheran camp experience with trained cabin leaders, lifeguards, and program staff. Weekly experiences include swimming, archery, canoeing, campfire devotions, and more all wrapped around a Christ - Centered message.

Get more information at https://www.campconcordia.org.