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Spiritual Adventures at
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
June 26, 2011
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| Greetings!
Please enjoy this week's edition of Spiritual Adventures. Please check your e-mail each week to read about the news and events in our common life at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Thank you, and God bless!
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| "Posh Togs" Clothing Sale to Benefit Doctoral Program Expenses for Fr. Moses Matonya, Diocese of Central Tanganyika, Africa
Using donations straight from a high-end clothing manufacturer, St. Thomas Episcopal Church will host a "Posh Togs" clothing sale, featuring name-brand athletic and leisure clothing. Brands include Cool Sweats, True Grit, and Mod-O-Doc. (See http://www.coolsweats.net/ or http://mododoc.com/.) Special low prices range from $10 to $40. Cash and check are preferred.
All proceeds go to Fr. Moses Matonya, Principal of Msalato Theological College in Dodoma, Tanzania, for his continuing education as an Episcopal priest, leader, and educator. With our help, Fr. Matonya's academic accomplishments will greatly enhance his ministry at Msalato, and his leadership both in his home diocese and in East Africa.
DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATION: Saturday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 26, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in All Saints' Hall at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. |
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The Reverend Lorna Erixson Named Pastoral Assistant
We are pleased to announce that Lorna Erixson (pictured above, left, with Fr. and Mrs. Hahn) has been called to serve as the pastoral assistant at St. Thomas for the next 12 months. A generous anonymous gift has made this possible.
Lorna will assist in the pastoral, preaching, and liturgical life of the parish, as well as co-planning and teaching in the Adult Education program. She will continue her full-time ministry as a Resident Chaplain at St. Francis Hospital. Lorna is an excellent teacher and educator. She has served in a variety of Christian Education ministries and as a college professor. She is a graduate of the School of Theology at The University of the South in Sewanee.
We are pleased to welcome Lorna in this role as we celebrate her ordination to the priesthood on June 26.
Submitted by Fr. Doug Hahn. |
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Enjoy the Integrity
Summer Social and Potluck!
The Chattahoochee Valley Chapter of Integrity - the leading grassroots voice for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the Episcopal Church - will host a Summer Social and Potluck Dinner at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Friday, July 15th at 6:30 PM in All Saints' Hall. Mouth-watering Southern fried chicken and choice of beverage will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. This is an open event to anyone interested in attending. Please RSVP to David Kirkland and Todd Griffin at 706-464-1621.
Submitted by Jackson Griffin. |
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 Choir Notes
+ The next time you are near the Choir Room, check out the four charcoal sketches with musical themes (pictured). The sketches are by Adleyn Scott, organist at St. Luke United Methodist Church, and a gift to Rick. Thank you, Adleyn, for your talent and generosity!
+ This Sunday, the Summer Choir will sing an arrangement of the Southern Folk Tune, Holy Manna, set to the poem of Frederick William Faber (1814-1863) titled "There's a wideness in God's mercy." The arrangement is by Mark Schweizer, owner of Saint James Music Press. It will be accompanied by handbells and drum.
Submitted by Rick McKnight, Organist and Choirmaster.
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 Wynnton Neighborhood Network Monthly Report
To the Congregation of St. Thomas,
Our records from the month of May show that we assisted 280 families, including 657 individuals, including 269 children. In all, we distributed 999 bags of food during May.
We strive to continue this great service to those in need. Due to the amount of people we are serving at this time of year, we are very low on shelf food items. The Wynnton Neighborhood Network Board asks that all contributing congregations help out this summer by bringing in the following items:
1. Spaghetti sauce
2. Canned meats
3. Canned mixed vegetables
4. Canned tomato products
5. Canned soup.
Thank you for your continuing support.
Submitted by Claire Beil, Secretary of the WNN Board |
 Thank You, Donors!
St. Thomas appreciates the spirit of generosity that inspires our parishioners. This week, we would like to recognize and give thanks to the following donors:
+ Linnea Grosse, Sonya Boyd, and Tracy Immelman, for donating to offset costs of shipping for the Soles4Souls program;
+ Finley & Heidi Williamson, for donating to the Flower Fund in memory of Roscoe Duncan;
+ Philip & Connie Cheek, Joe & Debora Daniel, Clyde Armour, Jr., Gwyn & Marianne Raker, and Elizabeth Lee, for donating to the Flower fund in memory of Ruth Peckham;
+ Dick Munn, and Michael & Kay Reich, for donating to Memorials in memory of Ruth Peckham;
+ Jerry Dockery, for donating to the Music Fund in memory of Ruth Peckham;
+ Jim & Marsha Morpeth, for donating to the Music Fund in honor of the baptisms of Cash and Erin Morpeth;
+ Jack & Nicole Ceccato, and Rob Wubbena, for donating to the Music Fund;
+ Rigoberto & Cristine Colón, for donating to the Altar Guild in honor of the baptism of Hallie Colón. Thank you! |
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