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Christmastide
a poem
Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love Divine; Love was born at Christmas,
Star and Angels gave the sign.
Worship we the Godhead, Love Incarnate, Love Divine; Worship we our Jesus: But wherewith for sacred sign?
Love shall be our token, Love be yours and love be mine, Love to God and all men, Love for plea and gift and sign.
--Christina Rossetti
Rossetti (1830-1894) is the author of the Christmas carol "In the bleak mid-winter", plus many other hymns, poems, and books, including a devotional commentary on the Book of Revelation. |
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Parish Condolences in the Death of Lee Hale
Lee Hale, former member of St. Thomas, died December 26 in Pine Mountain. No funeral service is planned, but condolences may be sent to his daughter Leigh at galeigh7@hotmail.com. Designations honoring Mr. Hale may be sent to Harris County Humane Society. |
Become a St. Thomas Usher
Greg Herring and Julie Chandler are now co-chairs of the new usher program. We are hoping to get a group of about 16 ushers to participate. This would mean a commitment of once a month or so. Please contact Greg ( greg@wgherring.com) or Julie ( julierema@gmail.com) if you would like to be an usher, continue as an usher, or if we can count on you as an alternate. You may also indicate if you are willing to usher for funerals and special occasions. Thank you for your service!
Submitted by Julie Chandler, julierema@gmail.com or 678-596-9951. |
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Images from Christmas Caroling, December 22
Several members of the St. Thomas Choir went caroling on Thursday, December 22, to spread Christmas cheer by visiting the homebound members of our parish. Homebound parishioners included Ann Baker and Carolyn Carnaru, both pictured. See below the images of this occasion.
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New Year's Closures
In observance of New Year's Day, the church office will be closed on Monday, January 2. On all other weekdays, we will maintain our regular business hours, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The Wynnton Neighborhood Network Food Bank and Outreach Center is now closed for the holidays, and will reopen at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 3. Thank you. |
Pledge Envelopes
If you requested pledge envelopes for 2012 they are available to pick up in the narthex. If you did not request envelopes but would like to receive them please contact Patty Slembarski in the church office (706-324-4264). Thank you. |
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