Evangelism Messages

5/13

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:45:00 CDT

Honor your father and your mother that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. ~ Exodus 20:12
Today we continue to follow this commandment by honoring Mothers. Many mothers were/are the heart of the Christian home-leading and guiding us to Church and in Christian life. In honor of Mothers, the following story is shared:
Up in heaven a child was ready to be born. The child asked God, "I know you are sending me to earth, but how can I survive there? I am so small and helpless."
God replied, "I have chosen a special angel for you there. She will love and take care of you."
"But how will I understand what people say to me? I don't know a single word of the language they speak!"
"Your angel will say the sweetest things you will ever hear and she will teach you how to speak the language."
"And when I want to talk to You...?"
"Your angel will gently place your little hands together and teach you how. That the simplest language of all. It's called prayer."
"Who will protect me there, God?"
"Your angel is soft and gentle, but if something threatens you, there is no stronger force on Earth than the power she'll use to defend you."
"I will be sad not getting to see You anymore."
"I will always be next to you, even though you can't see Me. And your angel will teach you the way to come back to Me if you stray."
Then it was time to go. Excited voices could be heard, anticipating the child's arrival. In a hurry the babe asked softly, "Oh God, if I must go now, please tell me my angel's name!"
And God replied, "You will call your angel......Mom." ------Author unknown

5/6

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:23:00 CDT

Let this be your prayer: I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief. - Mark 9:24

Take time each day to be alone with God, through prayer and the reading of His word, the Bible. Spend time regularly with God's people in worship and spiritual fellowship. The closer we are to God, the less change we have to stray from him.

4/29

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:30:00 CDT

St. James was filled this past week with clergy, lay delegates and observers for the election of the Fourth Bishop of our diocese. I was struck by the diversity of people in attendance; not people that many would think of when thinking of their image of an Episcopalian. I’ve had these thoughts before in gazing over our membership on a given Sunday while attending a service. What I am struck by, is the differences in us all. There are people from every walk of life. What a gift to have such diversity in people and gifts. Yes, each one represented has their own special set of gifts. When I have these thoughts, I sometimes try to wonder what St. James would look like if we truly embraced our diversity and used our gifts both individually and collectively for the sharing of Christ.

4/22

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:45:00 CDT

This Saturday, the clergy and people of the Western Diocese of Louisiana meeting here at St. James will elect a new Bishop. Not only those involved in the voting, but all others across the Diocese, have sought throughout the selection process the guidance of the Holy Spirit in choosing a bishop and chief pastor. We offer up our prayers that our new Bishop’s ministry will boldly proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Let us join with him individually and as a church and diocese in this gospel enterprise to encourage sharing Christ.