In This Issue:
Welcome, New Members! Rev. Sandra McCann's Sermon Featured Donate Candy for Easter Egg Hunt! Wynnton Neighborhood Network Wednesday Supper Menu
Diocesan Ministry Fair 2011
Calendar of Events
Individual Achievements
Get Connected: We Are Up-dating Our Directory! |
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Welcome, New Members!
This Sunday, March 6, we will be recognizing new members during the 10:30 service. This is also a day of Baptism. If you are considering Baptism, please contact the parish office. We at St. Thomas Episcopal Church would like to extend a special, warm welcome to all our new members, visitors, and long-time attendees who are considering becoming members. We are blessed to receive you into our parish family! | |
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Rev. Sandra McCann's Sermon Featured on
World Mission Sunday
Sunday, March 6, is World Mission Sunday. Rev. Dr. Sandra McCann, one of our missionaries to Tanzania, was asked to provide a World Mission sermon to the Episcopal Church Center in NY, NY. To read her inspiring sermon, go to
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/sermons_that_work_127086_ENG_HTM.htm. | |
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Donate Candy for Children's Easter Egg Hunt!
As we prayerfully enter into Lent, we are also looking ahead to celebrate Easter morning, which is on April 24 this year. Traditionally, on that morning, we invite the children of the parish and their families to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt during the Sunday School hour. For each child participating, we like to have at least a dozen eggs stuffed with pre-wrapped candy by Sunday, April 17. Bins for these will be located in All Saints' Hall or in the Christian Education Office. We have lots of empty eggs from last year, so if church members would like to donate pre-wrapped candy, it would be greatly appreciated!
Submitted by Erin Redden. | |
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Support the Wynnton Neighborhood Network
March is St. Thomas' designated month to donate food and other necessary items to the Wynnton Neighborhood Network (WNN). Parishioners can pick up an empty bag in the Narthex to fill with these items, or can purchase a pre-filled bag for $15.00. Please make checks payable to Wynnton Neighborhood Network. In 2010, Wynnton Neighborhood Network--with your help!--assisted 3,351 families, which included almost 3,500 children. Join us again this March in supporting this wonderful and beneficial ministry! | |
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Enjoy Delicious Wednesday Suppers at St. Thomas!
Our Wednesday Suppers are weekly at 6:00 pm in All Saints' Hall, following Holy Eucharist at 5:30 pm in the Chapel. Join us! The menu for Wednesday, March 9, is barbeque chicken, corn pudding, salad, rolls & butter, and lemon creme cake. | |
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Diocesan Ministry Fair Celebrates Many Gifts -
Saturday, March 12
One of the highlights of our diocesan year is the spring Ministry Fair, where hundreds of our friends gather to learn, share, and celebrate the work of our church. The always-interesting "Great Gathering" plus over 50 workshops offer something for everyone! We at St. Thomas plan to take a large delegation this year.
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Calendar of Up-coming Events
* Sunday, March 6 - Baptism; Recognition of New Members
* Tuesday, March 8 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at 6:00 pm
* Wednesday, March 9 - Ash Wednesday: services at 7:00 am, 12:15 pm, and 7:00 pm
* Saturday, March 12 - Diocesan Ministry Fair
* Sunday, March 13 - Daylight Savings Time Begins at 2:00 am | |
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Recognizing Your Achievements
Ron Anderson , associate artistic director and director of the Springer Theatre Academy, has been presented the Francis J. Springer Award, which recognizes top volunteers, including actors, donors, and other supporters of the theater. The Springer Theatre Academy, now in its fifteenth year, has taught thousands of young people "life skills through theater skills." Paul Pierce, Springer producing artistic director and fellow member of St. Thomas, said in a press release: "The Academy has transformed our organization. In the past, we were just doing shows and having classes. Only when Ron came, education became the center of the organization, and it has sustained us." Congratulations, Ron!
Submitted by Rick McKnight. | |
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Get Connected: We Are Up-dating Our Directory!
St. Thomas is up-dating our parish directory, which we maintain in print form and on our website http://www.stthomascolumbus.org/home.html. The online directory is accessible using the password "stec". We are also accepting submissions of digital photos, to enhance the pictorial feature of our directory. We have many of your photos on file from 2008, but you may consider submitting a more recent one! If your contact information has recently changed (name, address, phone, or e-mail), please submit this information to the parish office at office@stthomascolumbus.org. Please make your submission by March 21. Thanks! | |
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