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Farewell to Pastor Gilson

Sunday, April 14th, is Pastor Gilson’s last day with us. Join us between services that day, in the café, for a “Thank You” Gathering! We are so thankful to Pastor Gilson for walking with us through this time of transition and guiding us through the different stages. We will celebrate Pastor Gilson’s time with us as we bid him farewell.

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Good Shepherd Preschool

A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated to the Good Shepherd Preschool Fund Drive. We received enough money to fully fund our supply budget for the remainder of this school year and into next school year as well. The outpouring of support and generosity from our church family and the community will have a great impact on the work we do to educate and share the love of Jesus with all of the children and families that are part of the Good Shepherd Preschool family. We are truly blessed!
With a thankful heart,
  Marilee

Thank you to the following businesses for their donations to the Good Shepherd Preschool Fund Drive:
Winberg Construction
A.B. Electrical Wires, Inc.

Marilee Bailey
Good Shepherd Preschool
Director and Teacher
894-8471

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Board of Christian Education

The Board of Education is looking for a Preschool Aide for this fall, 2024/2025.
If interested please contact Marilee Bailey at 231-855-4860 or goodshepherdpreschoolmontague@gmail.com

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Financial Peace Classes

If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t get in control of your money, you’re not alone. You’d be surprised how many people you know are struggling just like you. But it’s time for your struggle to end – starting today, join our Financial Peace University class starting on Tuesday, 4/9, 2024, and learn how you can pay off debt, save more money, and build wealth. Visit Financial Peace to sign up or go onto our Facebook page to follow the link posted.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, April 10th, in the Fellowship Hall! If you would like to help, please contact Russell!

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Mark your calendars!

Installation Service of Rev. Eric Nelson
Saturday, April 20th, at 1:00 pm!
Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan on attending the luncheon. The Church will be supplying ham and cheesy potatoes. We will need side salad and dessert donations. There are sign-up sheets for the areas where we need help! Please sign up where you can!!

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Opportunity List is Posted!

"The List" is posted on the bulletin board. Please check it out and see if there is a chance for you to use your time/talents/treasures. We are a family here at St. James…when we work together great things happen!
God is Good... All the Time!

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Love Family

We are continuing to deliver meals to the shut ins. If you would like to be a driver once or twice a YEAR; please let Kim know.
Text or call 231-730-0735. Thank you!

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VBS Volunteers

I am looking for any and all volunteers (6th grade and up) to join me on April 14th after 2nd service in the conference room. We will talk about the theme verse, all of the opportunities to volunteer, and brainstorm ideas to make this the best VBS yet!
Emilie Baumann

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VBS 2024 ~ WAY/TRUTH/LIFE

Adventure Expedition
July 22nd-26th

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Women of St. James Lutheran

The Voice of Truth ~ Our most recent retreat with speaker Sarah Schultz was an inspiring, insightful, and powerful day! She has such a natural way about her, she remembered all of our names, and she shines with love for Jesus. We all left with a faith renewed and a new friend.

A powerful video was shared with us that you can access from YouTube TV. Search for Listen To The Voice_Flying without a Pilot (David Gibbs). This video was an amazing message. Please take a Listen!

At the retreat we also talked about what the future looks like.

• What would you like to see from our group?
• Specific Bible Study?
• Particular activity?
• A charity that you hold dear that you'd like to share with others?
• Anyone like to lead a Bible Study that has touched your heart?
• What do you feel is missing in your life that we can help with?
• Needs of service within our congregation that you have in mind?
• Forming strong Christian friendships among the women of St. James is vital to the spiritual health of all of us.

I'm excited to see what comes next and where we can be of service to others. Together we can make a difference while we support each other. I value the friendships that we share and look forward to creating new ones as we move forward.

Please feel free to contact me with any and all ideas! I look forward to hearing from you soon.
In His Name,
  Ellen Grimm ~ 231-730-1726

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"His Arms" Mission Trip

Our church family has been asked to collect children’s vitamins for “His Arms” upcoming mission trip in June. So many children the team reaches out to are lacking in many nutritional needs that children require to stay healthy. Please bring children’s vitamins during the month of April (April 7-April 28) and place them in the basket in the lounge area. We realize St. James has always been very supportive in the past and we are truly grateful. We are once again asking for your help! Consider donating these items and continue to keep this crucial mission in your prayers.

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Spring Cleanup

Join us at the Spring Clean Up on Saturday, April 27th... watch the bulletin for times!

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Trail Life - USA

Trail Life USA St. James Lutheran Church Troop #8945 continues to thrive and grow!

Mild Winter weather this year has permitted us to have several outdoor "Hit The Trail" day events which included familiarizing the Trail Men with a compass and how to use it, how to build fires, as well as learning about area history.

Every Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. we gather at the St. James Youth House for our Troop Meeting. After our opening of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Christian Flag, and Trail Man Oath, we begin with an outdoor activity to burn off some of that young boy energy in competitive games and then come back inside the Youth House for teaching moments. Indoor instruction has included such topics as a study of America's Founding Fathers, basic First Aid, Water Safety at the beach and on water craft, and Map Reading. Even though the majority of our Trail Men are of elementary school age they are quick to understand and remember what we are teaching them. Accompanying each lesson is a devotional which always points them to Jesus and helps them know how to live out their faith walk and "Walk Worthy."

We are starting to collect "Camp Gear" for overnight expeditions and one generous couple from church has donated two new four-man tents and one two-man tent. We are working on a list of Camp Gear needs which will of course include a "Camp Kitchen" because young energetic outdoor boys march on their stomachs!

In March we had our first Service Project of raking leaves and clearing debris from church member homes. Being Trail Men also includes helping and serving others.

On the horizon our activities include an overnight paddle and campout on the White River and a fund raiser Car Wash.

Thank you for your prayers and support of Trail Life USA St. James Lutheran Troop #8945 as we strive to raise boys to become confident, strong, Christian Men!

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Online Service Directions!

How to watch our services online step by step: on Facebook Live on Sundays at 8:00 am

1. In the top search bar... Go to https://www.facebook.com/stjamesmontague/videos
   (You do not need to have a Facebook account page to access this)
2. Close the popup box asking to login to your Facebook account.
3. Scroll down through the Facebook page until you come across the most recent videos
4. Click on the Live video of the church service.
5. Explore the rest of the Facebook page and watch other videos. 😊

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Funeral Luncheons

If we have a funeral, Faith Mayville, our Luncheon Coordinator will contact you for help. Each funeral luncheon requires table/chair set up, food donations, food servers (kitchen staff), and table/chair take down. Faith will let you know what is needed. If you are unable to fulfill your assigned duty, please make arrangements with someone before or after you on the list. Thanks!