| St. Thomas Celebrated Ten New Members at Confirmation and Reception on Sunday, October 9
On Sunday, October 9, the Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta, visited St. Thomas Episcopal Church and celebrated the Confirmation and Reception of ten new members, BACK ROW FROM LEFT: David Kirkland, Darius Slusher, Christine Slusher, Cecilia Shirley, Todd Griffin, Alisha Miles, Jonathan Miles; FRONT ROW FROM LEFT: Olivia Sheehan, Taylor Deal, Malinda Shamburger.
This service also marked the U.S. premiere performance of "Vox Christi", an original composition by Professor Philip Wilby of Leeds University. "Vox Christi" is the second original composition that Prof. Wilby has written and dedicated to the St. Thomas Choir. It has been published by the Royal School of Church Music, and is already in its second printing in England. It has also been sung on BBC Radio 4 broadcast of Choral Evensong.
Attend services at St. Thomas each week for more exciting experiences like these! Sunday services are offered at 8:00 (no music) and 10:30 (with music). |
| Episcokids Update!
Our Sunday School classes (9:15 - 10:15) are geared up and ready for your kids to come and participate! Our teachers have been working very hard to prepare exciting activities for your children. We are digging deep into the Old Testament, studying important people like Abraham, Sarah, Jacob, and more. I know the Sunday School hour comes fast on a Sunday morning, but it is worth it for your children to be there and to support our volunteer teachers. Upcoming topics include: Joseph, Gideon, Samson, David, Jeremiah, and Jonah. Don'y miss a single minute!
Submitted by Erin Redden, Director of Children's Education (pictured). |
Upcoming Children's Event - Fall Fling!
 On Sunday, October 30, beginning at 4:00 p.m., we will host a Fall Fling in All Saints' Hall at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The main attractions will be a Hot Dog Bar, a Costume Parade, and a Fall Fling Bingo Competition. We will also host several other booths and activity areas set up throughout All Saints' Hall. The activities are not finalized, but several possibilities are listed below. If you are a parent or Episcokids supporter, you may volunteer to host a booth of your choice. Just contact Erin Redden at episcokids@stthomascolumbus.org. Parents and supporters are also welcome to donate prizes for Bingo and/or treats for the kids. Thank you!
Possible Activities: Fishing Booth Crazy Hair Station Face Painting Apple Bobbing Duck Pond Cupcake Walk Bowling Booth Bean Bag Toss SAVE THE DATES for additional children's events: On Sunday, November 6, the children will be involved in an All Saints' Procession, and the Children's Choir will perform. On Sunday, November 27, an Advent Workshop will be offered for children and youth. Submitted by Erin Redden, Director of Children's Education. |
Loving Home Needed for Rick Sendelbach's Cat 
Many St. Thomas parishioners remember the late Rick Sendelbach. Before Rick died, he asked that I find loving homes for his cats. It was his only request. We found a loving home for one, and now we need a good home for the other, Rascal (pictured). Rascal is currently alone at Rick's house, being fed and cared for by a neighbor until the right person takes him home. Rascal is three years old, and very friendly. He loves affection and will greet you at the door. He is neutered, litterbox trained, and current on all tests and shots. The neighbor, Lori, can be reached at 706-358-7156. If you are interested, Lori is available to bring Rascal to meet you! Thank you for considering this act of kindness and compassion!
Submitted by Susan Sendelbach, sister of the late Rick Sendelbach. |
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The Wynnton Neighborhood Network Needs Your Help! 
The Wynnton Neighborhood Network (WNN) is a multi-denominational ministry that operates a food bank and outreach center for those in need in the Wynnton Road area of Columbus. Each month, local congregations take turns supporting WNN with their donations.
St. Thomas is designated to support WNN during the month of October. This is a crucial month, as WNN is preparing for Thanksgiving, when it will experience its highest traffic of the year within a two-day rush! The following food items are needed in anticipation of approximately 225 visitors during Thanksgiving:
canned green beans boxed macaroni and cheese
boxed stuffing mix
boxed cornbread mix
canned yams
canned pumpkin pie filling
OR a simple donation of $25!
Checks may be made payable to Wynnton Neighborhood Network. Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting WNN! |
September Finance Report - St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Total Expected Income = $273,904.75*
Budgeted Income = $258,821.50**
Total Income Received = $249,530.82
*Includes pledges, non-pledged contributions, and pledges prepaid in full; does not include other, non-contribution income.
**As a financial cushion, the Vestry budgets only a portion of expected pledges.
Also, donations to be thanked this week are from:
+ Linnea Grosse, Diane Jochimsen, and Dick Munn, for donating to the WNN food drive;
+ Jerry Dockery, for donating to Altar Flowers, given in memory of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. O.B. Earnest.
Submitted by Financial Administration. |
St. Thomas Choir to Sell Poinsettias as Fundraiser - In Time for Christmas!
The St. Thomas Choir will be selling festive poinsettias as part of its fund-raising campaign to sponsor a Choir Trip to New York City. Choir members will be in the Narthex after church this Sunday to take your orders. Poinsettias will be $15 each, and the Choir will retain 40% of the profits as funds for the Choir Trip. Please support this great cause, and you will enjoy your home filled with fresh, colorful poinsettias at Christmas! They also make great gifts!
The colors for sale are red, white, pink, marble, and "novelty" (red with white splatters!). Each poinsettia is grown in a 6-inch pot, and will measure approximately 15 inches tall by 15 inches across when it arrives. Each plant will arrive wrapped in a decorative pot cover and protected by a florist shipping sleeve. Poinsettias ordered will arrive at St. Thomas between November 28 and December 9. Checks can be made payable to St. Thomas Episcopal Church and marked "poinsettia".
For more information about this fund-raiser, please contact Erin Redden at episcokids@stthomascolumbus.org, or call or text to 706-887-1340. |
Adult Education Series Continues
+ Wednesday, October 19: The Seven Deadly Sins and Their Corresponding Virtues, Session 6, "Envy and Love", led by Rev. Lorna Erixson.
+ Wednesday, October 26: The Seven Deadly Sins and Their Corresponding Virtues, Session 7, "Pride and Humility", led by Rev. Darius Sudayi. |
Next Baptism Dates
Are you or your child ready to receive the life-giving waters of Baptism? The next Baptism dates will be Sunday, November 6, 2011; and Sunday, January 8, 2012. For more information, please contact the church office at office@stthomascolumbus.org or 706-324-4264. |
The Episcopal Journal Offers a New Low Rate for Groups!
The Episcopal Journal offers the opportunity for individuals and groups to subscribe.
Groups: St. Thomas Episcopal Church is now seeking interested subscribers to form a group to qualify for the group rate. The group will save 50% off the cover price, with an annual subscription of 10 or more households. The annual price per household will be $22.50. Issues of the Journal will be mailed directly to each household's address. If you are interested in joining this group rate, please contact Mitchi Wade at shoes@kiddieshoppe.com.
Individuals: Individual subscribers can save 20% off the cover price, with an annual subscription of $36. You can save even more with a two-year subscription for $67.50. Call 1-800-374-9510 and have a Visa or MasterCard ready.
To preview the Episcopal Journal, visit http://www.episcopaljournal.org/. For additional subscription information, contact episcopaljournal@aflwebprinting.com. |
The St. Thomas Readers Book Discussion Group
The St. Thomas Readers Book Discussion Group will meet in the Parlor on Tuesday, November 1, at 5:30 pm. The book we are discussing is The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein, a memoir of his childhood in a Manchester, England, neighborhood where Jews lived on one side of the street, Gentiles on the other. This remarkable book was written when the author was ninety six years old---and he wrote three more books after that! The Invisible Wall is available in paperback, and there are copies in the public library system, including a large-print copy at North Columbus Branch Library. All are welcome to attend the discussion. For more information, please contact Sonya Boyd at 706-563-6161 or janjulau@aol.com. |
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Contact us:
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2100 Hilton Ave.
Columbus, GA 31906
Ph: 706-324-4264
Fax: 706-324-4269
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