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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! Thanks to all who helped with preparations from corn to gravy. Those who helped on Saturday made the day run smoothly. You were amazing in serving 325 meals in 90 minutes!! We have had great Feedback about the efficiency of ordering, paying and pickup. One call to the office explained she was through the line and home eating in 20 minutes. Great Job Team! Deb Santee Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! Thanks to all who helped with preparations from corn to gravy. Those who helped on Saturday made the day run smoothly. You were amazing in serving 325 meals in 90 minutes!! We have had great Feedback about the efficiency of ordering, paying and pickup. One call to the office explained she was through the line and home eating in 20 minutes. Great Job Team! Deb Santee November 8 Sunday, (9am—9:45am) will be our next Congregation Breakfast. Join us in Fellowship Hall for waffles and fruit!Thanksgiving Worship with Communion Thanksgiving Worship with CommunionNov. 25th 5pm Nov. 25th 5pm MESSENGERMESSENGERMESSENGERMESSENGER November2026November2026Giving Thanks
St James thanks everyone who supports our missions through faithful stewardship with gifts and talents. Your talents were displayed at our turkey dinner that went so smoothly as we were able to serve over 300 meals in 90 minutes when we unfortunately ran out of turkey, although most of our turkey eaters came early so not too many missed out. The Church Council decided we need to replace our old sound system to reduce the screeches and improve clarity. The cost will exceed $8,000 to get the job done. We are also mindful that our services are viewed on YouTube with a substantial number of views of 48 average last month. The Church leadership also decided to provide additional support to Amos Davidson as he pursues ordination in the Global Methodist Church. The church has requested an R-1 Religious Worker visa for Amos which includes a 20 hour weekly position consisting of preaching, bible studies, visitation, prayer meetings, and providing pastoral care. Remuneration is set at $1000 monthly. Thank you, Norm Mahoney, for heading the Stewardship campaign including leading the service and all the work you do to help Amos with his change of visa application.Mike Smith, Finance ChairSunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. (local time moved back to 1:00 a.m., gaining an extra hour of sleep).DD aa yy ll ii gg hh tt D a y l i g h tSS aa vv ii nn gg ss S a v i n g sTT ii mm ee T i m eStewardship, Sound System and Supportt h a n kyou
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01. Those who work to bring our church service to us in person and online 02. Those who have lost loved ones & are going through the grieving process 03. Election Day 04. Those who participate in Bible study 05. Those who participate in Global Methodist Women's ministry 06. Those who use the Blessing Box and those who contribute 07. Those in our community dealing with a crisis pregnancy 08. Those who prepare and serve our Sunday breakfast during Fellowship coffee 09. Those who participate in the Girl's Empowerment sewing program 10. Those who reach out to each other in circles - Grace Gillispie & Lydia Joy 11. Remember and celebrate our Veterans 12. Our clergy who lead us in our Global Methodist churches 13. Those who are served by the Gospel Mission 14. Those who are ill, hospitalized, shut in, or in hospice care 15. Those who are planning for and participating in Big Time programming 16. The girls in South Africa who will benefit from the dignity kits we are sewing 17. Members of Church Council and Council on Ministries and the work they do 18. Men's group &the work they do for the upkeep of our church property 19. The mission team and the projects they plan 20. Those served by the Warming Shelter 21. LilaMae House and those affected by human trafficking 22. Daniel group as they pray for concerns in the church &the world 23. Those who volunteer their time and gifts throughout the month 24. Those serving & those served by Food4Kids as we continue to distribute food from our church parking lot 25. People served by Hope Street residences and programs 26. Giving Thanks today for all our Blessings 27. Those who are homeless 28. People who struggle with addiction 29. Our church secretary and all she does 30. Those who need to know Christ This prayer list can help us focus our prayers, one item a day. Today I will pray for someone from our church directory & also pray for:
In attendance: Jenny Williams, Vern Yates, Christian Bohlke, Vicki Smith, Mike Smith, Norm Mahoney, Karen Mahoney, Deb Santee, Bob Santee, Amos Davidson God Moments/Prayers:1) Prayers requested for family of Karen’s friend. 2) Prayers for Amos’ son Desmond who broke his arm. 3) Mike and Vicki’s new foster child already giving hugs and saying “I love you”. 4) Turkey dinner success. Reports Chairperson-Jenny: 1) Brunch November 8. 2) Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 25. Trustees-Vern: 1) Presented information on new sound system.The current system is failing.Vern has a quote from Kingsbury Electronics for $8,600, plus we could use one additional wireless mic, which would put the total around $9,000. Vern moved that we purchase the new sound system from Kingsbury Electronics at the cost of approximately $9,000. Christian seconded. Discussion.Motion carried. Finance-Mike: 1) Shared our investment account summary from Security National Bank Wealth Management. Began the year at $601,255.69 and ended the year at $672,931.14. We should expect to get approximately $22,000 per year in income from dividends, etc. Stewardship-Norm: Turkey dinner receipts/expenses yet to be completed. Pastor-Jenny reporting in Merlyne’s absence: 1) Merlyne received a nice phone call complimenting the turkey dinner. Deb has also received good comments. Reported we served 325 meals in 90 minutes. Noted improvements we made from last year, and gathering ideas to implement next year. 2) Reviewed calendar items. 3) Vicki moved that we participate in the Sioux City Global Methodist Churches’ Christmas advertising through KTIV at the cost of $667. Christian seconded. Discussion.Motion tabled until additional information can be obtained from Carl Benge on Wednesday, October 21. Council will vote via text message. GMW-Karen: 1) September meeting had 10 attending prayer day hosted by Lydia Joy. GMW will meet next on November 5 at noon. Missions-Deb: 1) Next girl’s empowerment sewing day is November 9. 450 kits have now been completed. 2). Missions meets November 17. Handbags for Hope will be collected the month of November. 3). December 13 and 20 dipped pretzels will be available for sale. Other-Norm: Norm shared a review on Amos’ petition to change his visa status from student to religious worker.All is complete except the proof of our church’s tax-exempt status from the IRS. Norm completed the on-line submission, and hopes it will be approved in approximately 3 weeks. Amos reported on his candidate for ministry plans. He is currently taking online courses and has completed most documentation required by Asbury seminary and could begin in-person classes next May. Amos thanked council and all members for the support he has always received from our church. Closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully Submitted, Vicki SmithChurch Council October 20, 2026
November Birthdays 20-Barb Hattig 21-Sylvia Hinrickson 30-Matt Bennett 30-Mary Ferrari In Nov. we begin collecting gently used handbags for “Handbags for Hope”, which will be filled with necessary personal items to be given to women in need of support. Pretzel sales will be Dec. 13 and 20.**Brent & Vicki Gosmire for health **Prayers for the family of Annette & Tom Mast for the recent loss of family members **Ashley Bohlke for health **Deb Santee’s mom during this season of her life, and her family *Our next Girls Empowerment sewing day will be Monday, Nov 9 from 9:30a—2:30p *The next Missions Meeting is in December Blessing Box Item for November: Maccaroni & Cheese & Hamburger HelperPrayer RequestsPrayer RequestsPlease Pray for:Please Pray for:
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Gently Used Purses Wanted Missions will be collecting your gently used purses in November. These will be donated to “Handbags for Hope”, a regional Siouxland nonprofit ministry that collects donated purses and fills them with essential toiletries to support women overcoming abuse, addiction, and homelessness.B R E A K I N G B R E A D F O R S T U F F I N G B R E A K I N G B R E A D F O R S T U F F I N GM A K I N G C R A N B E R R Y S A U C E M A K I N G C R A N B E R R Y S A U C E