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April 24, 2011 |
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Spiritual Adventures at
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
News and Events
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Greetings!
Please enjoy this issue of our E-NEWSLETTER! Please check your e-mail each week to read our news and events. We wish you a joyous and blessed Easter! |
Holy Week and Easter Sunday Schedule
+ 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. Both services will be held in the Nave.
+ Sunday Forum will not meet on Easter Sunday. + Children's Church will not be held on Easter Sunday. + Breakfast on Easter Sunday will be hosted in All Saints' Hall at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Children's Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. + The Easter Prelude to the 10:30 service will begin at 10:15 a.m. with music for brass, organ, and choir. Parishioners are also encouraged to bring a bell to ring at the Easter Acclamation! |
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Upcoming Events after Easter
+ Monday, April 25 - Church offices are closed. + Sunday, May 1 - Baptism. Please contact the church office if you or your child is ready to receive the life-giving water of Baptism. + Sunday, May 1 - Parish Supper at 6:00 p.m. The Parish Life Committee will provide pork roast and sweet potatoes. Please bring a potluck dish. + Friday, May 6 - Brotherhood of St. Andrew breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Saints and Sinners at 11:00 a.m. + Sunday, May 8 - Mother's Day. + June 6-10 - Vacation Bible School! |
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Episcokids' Workshop "A Walk Through Holy Week" Was a Great Success!
This past Palm Sunday, after a very moving worship service, approximately 20 children gathered in All Saints' Hall for a workshop focusing specifically on the events that took place during Jesus' time that led up to his crucifixion. While some of the discussion was serious, we managed to have a lot of fun. Kathy France talked to the children about the traditions centered around hot cross buns. She gave each child one and sent some home to their families. We carved soap (to cleanse us from sin), made resurrection eggs (stations of the cross), did marble painting to create a Good Friday project, and carved and painted Paschal Candles. Thank you to all the parents who allowed your children to participate! Reminders: + Please attend the Maundy Thursday service with your child. It is a very moving service that includes washing of the feet. + Bring a basket to church on Easter Sunday so that your child can participate in the Easter Egg Hunt starting at 9:30 a.m. + Bring cut flowers to church on Easter Sunday so your children can "flower" the cross at the start of the worship service. |
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Thank You, Donors!
St. Thomas thanks our parishioners for their generous spirit of giving during Lent and Easter. Our common effort to raise tuition for Zach Grantham for the Kids4Peace program has totaled $425 out of $750 needed. Thank you! |
Register Your Child for TAP 2011!
June 20 - June 24
8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rankin Arts Center
Children ages 6 - 11
The Thompson-Pound Art Program (TAP) is an intercultural, interfaith arts program of CVEM, directed by St. Thomas parishioner Debbie Anderson.
Click here for more information about TAP.
Click here to register your child for TAP.
Submitted by Amy Nerone. |
St. Thomas Readers Book Discussion Group
The St. Thomas Readers Book Discussion Group will meet at 6:00 on Tuesday, May 3, at Barnes and Noble Booksellers to discuss Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo. Heaven Is For Real is available in paperback at local bookstores, at the Columbus Public Library, and online. For further information about the St. Thomas Readers, contact Sonya Boyd at 706-563-6161 or janjulau@aol.com.
Submitted by Sonya Boyd. |
Spotlight On:
Sherry Wade was honored by Columbus State University in an event naming her an honorary alumna in recognition of her service as a Trustee of CSU Foundation. Congratulations, Sherry! Submitted by Rick McKnight. |
Wednesday Supper Menu
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 27, the menu is ham, squash casserole, salad, rolls & butter, and pound cake. Join us! |
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St. Thomas Episcopal Church 2100 Hilton Avenue
Columbus, Georgia 31906
Office of the Rector,
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
706-324-4264 office@stthomascolumbus.org
Weekly Services:
Sundays at
8:00 and 10:30
Wednesdays at
5:30 p.m. |
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