
PLEASE SEE THE ONLINE CHURCH CALENDAR PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL CHURCH DATES AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAY NOT BE COVERED IN THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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In order to ensure the solemnity of our church services, we request that all cell phones be turned off before the service begins. Thank you for your consideration!
WELCOME TO ST. THOMAS:
We are called by Jesus Christ to be a loving family; accepting all people so they may experience healing, grow spiritually, and be empowered for ministry. We’d love to have you become part of our church family – if you’re seeking a spiritual home, please sign one of our “Voice from the Pew” cards located in each church pew and join us in our Parish Hall for breakfast after our 8am service or for coffee and refreshments following the 10:30 service. If you are interested in membership, phone our Office at 357-4358. Welcome to St. Thomas !
NAME TAGS
We welcome all the new faces we have seen in our congregation this year. If you are a newcomer and wish to have a name tag, please sign the sheet in the Narthex. When the order is completed, your name tags will be placed on the magnetic board at the same spot. It would be helpful to our newcomers, if all of us would be more diligent in wearing our name tags. It is easier for us to remember one new name than for our newcomers to learn 100 at once!
We would like to ensure that our supply clergy are able to connect our faces with our names – please remember to wear your name tags through this transition period. If you need a nametag- please print your name on the request sheet provided in the narthex.
Notice to all STAFF & Group Leaders:
Please be sure to LOCK the doors when you leave the buildings on Sundays after our services are over. Vigilance is advised during our mid-week events as well.
A prayer for the search for our new rector:
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
HANDBELL REQUEST….
Want to be a “ding-a-ling”? Join the summer handbell ensemble which will feature handbell duets, trios, quartets, and more! You must be able to read music. We will meet after the 10:30 am service in the choir loft. Contact Carole Warner, cwarner445@aol.com or , 343-0671 for more information.
Stitch & Be
Due to schedules & previous commitments, the group will now meet only once a month on 3rd Mondays at 6 pm in the Wisdom Hall Parlor. Every woman has an open invitation to join this group. Questions? Phone Nancy Conley 483-2947.
Year 2010 Flower Intention Chart
The new flower chart is now available on the usher stand in the Parlor so that you may select the Sunday you would like to donate flowers. To ensure that your intention is listed correctly in the bulletin - PLEASE fill out one of the green flower donor sheets that is located right by the sign-up chart. Place this slip in the offertory plate with your check or money for the flowers (or you may fill out your slip NOW and place it in the flowered tin box on the stand and send your money later). This is a great help to the office in communicating your wishes.
Fellowship Luncheon: Our Fellowship Luncheon is every 4th Wed. at Noon in our Parish Hall. Bring a dish if you wish - get to know other people & have a great lunch.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR NEEDS YOU!
Can YOU sign up to bring food? There’s a sign-up sheet over the coffee area - pick any Sunday! Share a Sunday if you wish. Just bring the food – I’ll take care of the rest. If a monetary donation is better, that too is greatly appreciated.
Love & prayers, Janet Gizelt
THRIFT SHOP NEWS:
Needed: Volunteers, shoppers & donations, (especially knick-knacks, drinking glasses or mugs). (Shop hours: Thurs. & Fri. 9am–3pm and Sat. 9am–Noon) Bring donations to the shop or leave on the side porch of the office.
DEADLINE REMINDER:
Newsletter Articles - on the 15th (of prior month)
Sunday Bulletin articles/announcements - Noon on Wednesday
Please call the church office (352) 357-4358 with any questions.