At St. James, we serve all children, youth, young adults, and all understandings of family.
At St. James, we seek to find a common place where all members—regardless of history, affiliation, experience, or profession, can find and foster a relationship with God in community. Our family events and ministries are to be a place where anyone can experience loving relationship with our church through meaningful gatherings of work and play.
As a multi-generational church, we celebrate the gift of faith through worship, in conversation, through learning, in fellowship, and in service.
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Many parents feel excited when considering how to choose a name for their baby. For sure when your mom and dad found out they were going to have a baby, they wanted to pick just the right name for you. The process can be fun, but the responsibility of naming another human being can also make it a bit intimidating. After all, you will carry that name throughout your life. Has anyone ever asked you what your name means? I expect they have. I looked up a few of your names to see what they meant. Elijah means “the Lord is my God”;
Keomara means “God will increase”; Kara means “beloved”; Nicole means “victory of the people”. If I did not select your name, please ask your mom or dad what your name means, or we can look it up online next time.
When Mary and Joseph found out that they were going to have a baby, they didn’t choose his name at all. God sent an angel to tell Mary, “You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.” You see, the name Jesus means “the Lord saves.” God loved us so much that he sent his only Son to save us. What’s in a name? If the name is Jesus, then there is salvation—but let’s also remember the other name that the Angel Gabriel gave to Jesus, “Emmanuel”—“God with us.” As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, may his peace and love surround you and your loved ones. Merry Christmas and blessings for the New Year.
—Love,
Ms. Krishen and Miss Araceli
LESSON PLANS FOR DECEMBER
• December 1st: Advent Wreaths & Candles
• December 8th: Prepare the Way of the Lord
• December 15th: (The kids will join the Sunday 10 a.m. service on this day.)
• December 22nd: Christmas Music Party
• December 29th: Joy to the World!
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