Evangelism Messages

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Fri, 24 May 2013 14:47:00 CDT

St. James Evangelism Committee’s mission is to "Encourage Sharing Christ." A major focus for carrying out this mission for the evangelism team is the Greeters Ministry. St. James sees itself as a welcoming and friendly Church. The role of the Greeter’s Ministry is to be both intentional and systematic in welcoming those coming to St. James. Each one of us has a role in being hospitable and friendly to everyone that walks through our doors, especially visitors. Every Sunday make a point to extend your personal welcome to anyone that you have not seen recently or don’t recognize. These opportunities are present before and after the service. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to exchange the peace with a new face. Do your part to "Share Christ" and to insure that everyone is made welcomed into your Church.

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Fri, 17 May 2013 09:41:00 CDT

Sunday is Whitsunday, Pentecost Day. This Sunday we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. Christ Jesus’ gift of the Holy Spirit will transform our life if we will only accept it. Bishop Owensby recently wrote that “our good works-motivated and empowered by the Holy Spirit-provide a sign that God is at work …” Sharing Christ is a mission statement adopted by our church family and a sign of God’s presence in the life of St. James. Invite a friend, a co-worker, neighbor or acquaintance to join you for worship at St. James. Don’t be surprised if they accept.

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Fri, 10 May 2013 11:21:00 CDT

Recently Father Fred challenged the Evangelism Committee to explore how St. James could encourage and bring more of its people to be involved in “Sharing Christ.” The Evangelism Team has spent part of its last two meetings in discussion seeking to explore how to better engage the entire parish family in the ministry of evangelism. In this Easter season we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. May I suggest that you ask the Holy Spirit to empower you in “Sharing Christ.” Follow that up by asking someone to come as your guest and visit St. James one Sunday. Try it and leave the rest to the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Fri, 03 May 2013 08:36:00 CDT

We southerners are known for our hospitality. It’s part of our DNA. Certainly that’s true here at St. James as shown by our various ministries as we continuously express our southern hospitality. The response from the community, as well as our church family, to these acts of fellowship and hospitality affirm the importance of St. James in the life of this community. The story of Lydia in Sunday’s reading from Acts exemplifies the gift of hospitality in the ministry of evangelism. Lydia invites Paul and others into her home. That same act of hospitality by inviting others into our church home is our call. The "Welcome" articles introducing new members to St. James found, in the Journal and on our website, confirm that when we invite a person or family to St. James many times they respond to our offer of hospitality. Will you extend the gift of hospitality and invite someone to join you at St. James?