Welcome to St James Evangelical Lutheran Church
300 West Main St, Ligonier PA 15658
724-238-7242
Rev. Paul D. Poerschke
Phone: 724-238-2708
Church Office hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday -
8 AM to 12 PM
Where can you find us?
(click here for a map)
Regular Sunday Worship:
8:00 AM and 10:45 AM
Sunday School:
9:15 AM
Sunday Worship:
8:00 AM and 10:00 AM - Summer Schedule
(Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Our
Mission:
The members of the family of St. James celebrate a Lutheran witness
to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We worship and serve in response to God's love.
Upcoming Events:
- TAIZE PRAYER SERVICES . . .
This month's service will be held November 16, at 6:30 pm, at Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville. Pastor Paul will be attending, and invites you to ride along with him! - FAMILY GAMES NIGHT. . .
Is Friday, November 21. Hope to see you there! - THE LIGONIER COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
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Will be held next Sunday evening, November 23, at 7:00 pm in the upper level of the Mill Creek building. It will be "A Service of Thanks" featuring music from the Valley Youth Network praise band.
- BLANKET DRIVE . . .
In order to help our friends and neighbors in the community stay a little warmer this winter, Smith Oil holds an annual blanket drive. They are collecting new and gently used blankets (no holes or frays) for distribution. A laundry basket for donations is in the coat rack area. Blankets will be collected until the end of March. Be sure to find it in your warm heart to help with this wonderful cause!
- THE NOVEMBER PORK CHOP DINNER . . .
Will be held on Thursday, December 4, (one week later than usual), due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Sign-up lists are now posted for helpers, servers, and dessert donations. Please sign up today! Also the reservation list is available on the information desk - SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGERS ARE NEEDED .
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Members of St. James will again be ringing the bell at the Giant Eagle store this year. Please sign up to help the Salvation Army's mission! Dates are Tuesday and Wednesday, December 2nd and 3rd, from 9:00 am to 5 pm. The sign-up list is now available on the information desk. - CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN . . .
Many thanks to everyone who has signed up to participate in the Christmas "wish-lists" program this year. The lists for the local Salvation Army have been distributed, and those gifts should be back to the church by November 30th. The lists for Trinity North Side are on the way, and may be available today. Those gifts must be at the church by Sunday, December 14th. If you have pledged a monetary gift please submit it by next Sunday, November 23rd.
- BUDGET AND ELECTIONS MEETING . . .
As set forth in the constitution and by-laws, the congregation will meet on November 23, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, to elect Church Council members and approve the 2009 budget. The meeting will be held following the 10:45 am service that day. - THE RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE . . .
For November will be held here at St. James on Wednesday, November 26, from 12:00 until 6:00 pm. We will need volunteers to register donors, serve snacks, etc. Donations of cookies and cakes for the post-donation snack are also welcome. - CARE PACKAGES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS . . .
Let's give our college students a surprise gift from their church family. We are collecting items to send them midterm exam "care packages." It's a great way to say we are thinking of them at this stressful time. Drop items off at the church by November 30. - POINSETTIAS TO DECORATE THE CHURCH . . .
will be available at a price of $6.25 per plant. Orders are due November 30. - BETHLEN HOME CHRISTMAS LIST . . .
Is included in today's Parish Notes. This is a list of items that can be purchased for the residents of Bethlen Home. Place your contributions in the large box near the coat rack. Please have all items in by December 7th.
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updated: 11-15-08
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