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In This Issue:
Prayers for James Mills
Palm Sunday Jazz Vespers
Palm Sunday Event
for Children
Holy Week Schedule
at St. Thomas
Beautify Easter Sunday
with Flowers
Enhance Easter Music
with Donation
Donate Easter Candy
to Children
Kids 4 Peace
Episcopal Relief for Japan
Lenten Opportunities
for Adults
Epiphany Church
Celebrates Haiti
Wednesday Suppers - Yum! |
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Our Prayers for James Mills
Many of you know and appreciate our sexton James Mills. We are sad to report that he was in a motorcycle accident on Monday, and he is currently in Columbus Regional Medical Center. The accident has broken his kneecap, and he has undergone surgery to stabilize the injury. After the swelling decreases, he will undergo at least one additional surgery. We anticipate that he will be unable to work for at least four weeks, or possibly longer.
St. Thomas will be engaging temporary, part-time custodial services to substitute for James until he is back on his feet. However, during these weeks, we ask that all parishioners make an effort to keep our facilities as clean and functional as possible, under the circumstances. Thank you!
Our prayers are with James, and we know that his absence will make us appreciate him even more when he returns! We also want you to know that we have a good short-term disability insurance that will help us cover James's salary and our sexton supply costs for the near future.
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Palm Sunday Jazz Vespers
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
and
The Columbus Jazz Society
Present
A Jazz Vespers
"Peace, Compassion, and Suffering Love"
Palm Sunday
April 17
5:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2100 Hilton Avenue
www.stthomascolumbus.org
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Palm-Weaving Bee
Please join us on Wednesday, April 13, for a Palm-Weaving Bee, hosted in All Saints' Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Many hands make light work! | |
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A Child's Walk Through Holy Week
Children are invited to learn about Christ's death and resurrection during this special event: "A Child's Walk Through Holy Week". This event will be held in All Saints' Hall on Palm Sunday, April 17, following the 10:30 a.m. service. Lunch will be provided, and parents can pick up their children at 2:00 p.m. This event will provide a fitting preparation for Easter Day celebrations.
St. Thomas is committed to a full Passiontide and Easter experience for parishioners of all ages. Our parish-wide Easter Egg Hunt held on Easter morning at 9:30 a.m. utilizes the youth of the church to hide Easter eggs around our beautiful grounds, and then the younger children, grouped by age, are encouraged to find them. Everyone "wins," and a great time is had by all!
The children are also encouraged to bring flowers from home to fasten to a bare cross of the Passion. This is an especially striking and beautiful way to symbolize the new life that emerges from the death of Good Friday. For more information about children's events, contact Erin Redden at episcokids@stthomascolumbus.org. | |
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Holy Week Schedule at St. Thomas
- Wednesday, April 13 - Palm Weaving Bee - Many hands make light work!
- Palm Sunday, April 17 - A Child's Walk Through Holy Week, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in All Saints' Hall
- Palm Sunday, April 17 - Jazz Vespers at 5:00 p.m.
- Maundy Thursday, April 21 - Agape Meal at 6:00 p.m., followed by service at 7:00 p.m.
- Good Friday, April 22 - Service at 12:00 p.m.
- Easter Sunday, April 24 - Services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Children's Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m.
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How Can You Contribute to a
Beautiful Easter Sunday?
As we approach the Easter season, we would like to remind our parishioners that our flower budget is funded 100% by donations. The Flower Guild has plans to make our Easter flowers very special. You can make a special Easter dedication in memory or in honor of a loved one or friend for a suggested $25 donation which will be listed in the order of service on Easter Day. Please call, mail, or e-mail your dedication to the church office. There are also envelopes available in the pews that can be dropped in the offering plate. The deadline to receive donations for Easter is April 19, and any amount is appreciated. Thank you!
Submitted by Sherry Wade, on behalf of the Flower Guild.
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Donate for Special Easter Music!
Each year, we include special brass and tympani music in our celebration of the festivals of Christmas and Easter, and their presence adds immeasurably to our common worship. We have no funds budgeted to cover this cost, so we solicit your contributions in honor or memory of friends or family of your choice. Please make your check to St. Thomas and indicate "Easter Music." A card will then be sent to those you choose to honor. Thank you! |
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Donate Candy for Children's Easter Egg Hunt!
The children's Easter Egg Hunt at St. Thomas will be Easter Sunday, April 24, at 9:30 a.m. For this event, we are collecting donations of pre-wrapped candy through Sunday, April 17. Bins for your donations will be located in All Saints' Hall or in the Christian Education Office. Thank you! For more information, contact Erin Redden at episcokids@stthomascolumbus.org.
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Kids4Peace
Kids4Peace is an international program which brings together a select group of young people from the United States, Israel, and Palestine - Christian, Jewish, and Muslim - to live together for three weeks in an experience of peace and mutual understanding. The program is cosponsored by the Diocese of Atlanta. Last year Lauren Ford was part of Kids4Peace; this year we are proud of Zach Grantham, who has been selected in our diocese. The Vestry has agreed to assist Zach with the program's tuition; they also want to give you an opportunity to help. You may make contributions to the parish, designated Kids4Peace. To learn more, visit www.kids4peaceatlanta.org. | |
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Episcopal Relief for Japan
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Episcopal Relief & Development is sending support to the Nippon Sei Ko Kei (the Anglican Communion in Japan) to help with its initial emergency relief efforts in response to the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan March 11. "We are standing by the church in Japan during this difficult time," said Nagulan Nesiah, program officer for Episcopal Relief & Development. "As you can imagine, the needs are overwhelming, and it will take time to assess the best ways to support the church and Japan as they move toward recovery." Read more and make a donation at www.er-d.org/JapanEarthquakeTsunamiMar2011.
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Attend Sunday Forum, and More!
Sunday Forum (9:15 a.m.) - We continue our conversation about Biblical Models of Discipleship. This week, our discussion will be led by Joe Mills, Vestry member and past Muscogee County Teacher of the Year Award Winner (2002).
Wednesday Adult Study (6:30 p.m.) - Our series continues, Heroes of Faith, based on Krista Tippet's Public Radio Show, On Being. This class involves brief excerpts of interviews with spiritual heroes or leaders, and discussion among the class. Learn more about Krista Tippet or her show at www.being.publicradio.org.
Lenten Lunches at Trinity (Mondays at 12:00 p.m.) - Inspirational lecture series concludes with the Rt. Rev. Chip Marble (4/11). | |
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Epiphany Church Celebrates Haiti
Celebrate Haiti:
A Festival of Caribbean Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, and Food,
to benefit the Business and Technical Institute in Les Cayes, Haiti
Bring your family and join the fun on Saturday, May 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE, Atlanta. For more information, call 404-373-8338 or visit www.epiphany.org. | |
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Enjoy Delicious Wednesday Suppers at St. Thomas!
Our Wednesday Suppers are weekly at 6:00 p.m. in All Saints' Hall, following Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel. For Wednesday, April 13, the menu is oven-baked chicken, macaroni & cheese, green beans, rolls & butter, and peach pie. Join us!
In order to ensure that we prepare the appropriate amount of food, please sign up or RSVP prior to attending each week. For all you regular, weekly diners, please sign up each Wednesday for the following Wednesday. You know the drill! All other diners are asked to RSVP to the front office by Monday of each week (two days in advance of Wednesday's meal). If you are not sure of your attendance, please sign up or RSVP first, then you may cancel at any later time. | |
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