On Vacation
Pastor Nelson is on vacation and will return to the office on Wednesday, October 15th. Russell will be attending a Youth Conference and will be gone Monday-Wednesday.

Council Meeting
There is a Council Meeting Sunday, October 12th, right after 1st service.

Dedication
Quilt Dedication Sunday, October 12th

Freewill Offering Sunday, October 12th
Archie Ray Coon, born to members of our community, Anna and Tommy Coon, was born July 10th with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), a rare and serious form of Congenital Heart Disease that affects normal blood flow through the heart. He has undergone the first of three open -heart surgeries, but suffered a stroke shortly after. He has been in the Neonatal at UM since birth and is getting closer to coming home. The hospital is three hours away and adding emotional and financial strain to an already difficult journey. Funds are being raised to help cover travel and lodging expenses for the parents and meals during Archie's hospital stay. Thank you for your prayers and support!

Lewis Farm Family Event, Sunday, October 12th
For those who signed up, we are meeting after 2nd service here at church.

Pray Muskegon
A 24/7 Prayer Shield Over Our County
St. James Lutheran prayer day is the 15th of each month. We currently have 23 people signed up to pray for Muskegon County communities, schools, governmental leaders, law enforcement, etc. Each month the group receives a guided prayer list to help with the prayers for the day. The goal of “Pray Muskegon” is to have every day of the month covered by prayer for our County. Prayer does wonderful things! If you would like to be involved in the prayer group here at St. James, contact Ruth Ann Francis at 231-740-7270.

Security Team Meeting
Saturday, October 18th, at 9:00 am, at church.

Allen Lull Leadership Seminar
Sunday, October 19th, from 11:45 am-1:45 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch provided. Sign up on the bulletin board so we know how many to set up for!

Fall in Love with Jesus ~ Free Women’s Retreat
Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 am-3:00 pm at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 2400 W. Johnson Rd., Shelby, MI

Trunk or Treat at Faith Lutheran
Saturday, October 25th, from 5:00-6:00 pm All participants need to arrive at Faith Lutheran by 4:30 pm. Sign up on the bulletin board if you would like provide a trunk!

White Lake Giving Tree
The White Lake Giving Tree provides gifts and a Christmas meal to people in need who LIVE IN the Whitehall and Montague School Districts. There are (2) applications available on our bulletin board. For more applications or if you have questions, contact Steve at (231) 855-1617 before November 1, 2025.

His Arms
Are you interested in making a difference in another part of the world?   Interesting in serving on a short-term mission trip?

Please join us Sunday, October 26, between services in the sanctuary, to learn how God might use you to help women and children in need through His Arms Children’s Project, Inc.    A short-presentation,  personal stories of how lives have been changed, information on sponsoring a child, and how to get involved with a short-term mission team, will be shared.  Following the words of our Lord, “... ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’  (Matt 25:40),  HACP shares God’s love with others in Western Kenya, Africa.   Any questions, contact Jeanne Walker, 231-724-0357.

Annual Medicare Seminar with Greg Borgeson
St. James Lutheran Youth House, Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 10:00 am. Questions? Contact Ruth Ann Francis at 231-740-7270.
SIGN UP TODAY!

SAVE THE DATE ~ June 28-July 1, 2026
Mission Point Resort - Mackinac Island
Sr. High Youth Gathering
Pricing: $599/person
$649/person (after March 31)
Registration opens in November!

Church Fall Dinner/Potluck
Saturday, November 1st, at 5:00 pm for a Brats & Sauerkraut Dinner & Potluck!

This is for our church family... the brats & sauerkraut will be provided. We ask that you please sign up the number attending in your family and also check if you are bringing a side or dessert to pass. WE NEED: a set up crew, a take down crew, a decorating crew, dishwashers (silverware only)

Please check out the sign-up board and help where you can! We hope to get 200 of our church family to attend!!

Bakeless Bake Sale
Our brother in Christ, Kyle, is in need of a kidney and our own, Marilee, will be his donor!
How can you help offset the high out of pocket costs for Kyle and his family? Consider making a monetary donation as though you were buying baked goods for a bake sale. Any amount help! Donations requested by November 3rd. Please make checks payable to St. James Lutheran Church with “bakes sale” in the memo line. You can put your donations in the offering plate, in the office mailbox, or mail it into the church!
Thank you so much!