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I Love to Tell the Story


Did you know that the most effective evangelism strategy by far is something that you could do every single day? A variety of studies over the years have consistently proven the same thing: that people respond best to the good news of Jesus when it is shared by friends! Something special happens when a close friend-someone you know and trust-shares their faith with you. In addition, friends inviting people to church result in more people attending worship for the first time than any...
Tue, Feb 22

We Miss You When You're Not Here


There’s a whole sub-segment of the church-related greeting card industry devoted to cards that say exactly that.  I think one of my favorites has a picture on it of a little lamb in the foreground and a whole flock of sheep off in the distance.  While I like the message, I’m not sure that the...
Mon, Jan 31

Church Service Cancellations


St. James has registered with the RI Broadcasters Association (RIBA) to participate in the state-wide broadcast of cancellations in the event of inclement weather. 

When services are canceled, we will now contact one organization - RIBA - to report closings, cancellations, and other announcements due to inclement weather. RIBA will get that information immediately to their members stations which currently include 28 radio and 6 television stations.

A complete list of member...
Thu, Dec 30

Doing What Matters


Doing What MattersThe New England Synod is up to something exciting!  For the next three years, our Synod will be asking the question “What is God up to?”  This is good news for Lutherans in New England, and it’s great news for St. James!  After all, we’ve been noticing that God is up to something for awhile now.

The process in our Synod...
Thu, Dec 30

Meditation Morsel: Knocking on Doors


Revelation Revolution
I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent. Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me. (Revelation 3:19-20)
I have always pictured Jesus standing outside, knocking at the door, so we that will let him inside. What if it’s the other...
Mon, Dec 06

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