 Integrity to Provide Breakfast for Annual Parish Meeting
Our local chapter of Integrity will be preparing and serving breakfast at St. Thomas this Sunday, January 29, from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Service will conclude at 9:30 to give way to the Annual Parish Meeting. Please join us for this great opportunity to enjoy good food, fellowship, and to learn more information about the life of our parish. | |
 Stewardship Response
We are pleased to report that our recent Stewardship Appeal has resulted in increased pledges from 29 members, yielding a total of $12,317.66.
For the year, we have 58 members who increased their 2012 pledge over their 2011 pledge, and we have 19 new pledges. Together, these account for $51,422.62 in increased revenue.
If you intend to pledge or to increase your existing pledge, please notify the parish office. We thank you for your continued support of St. Thomas and its worthy programs and ministries! | | Submitted by Financial Administration. |
 Children's Choir to Perform This Sunday!
The Children's Choir will perform this Sunday, January 29, during the offertory. They will be singing, "He Has Made Me Glad". Email or text Erin Redden at
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 Rocker 'n' Roller Needed
Every Sunday, one adult volunteer is scheduled to assist in the nursery as a "Rocker 'n' Roller", or someone who attends to babies while using a rocking chair or stroller. We currently have four volunteers, each serving once a month. However, we would like to increase this number. If you are interested in becoming a Rocker 'n' Roller, please contact Erin Redden at
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 Gifts to the Music Library - Thank You!
Anthems have been given to the Music Library: by Jim Rutland and Joe Mills (The First Nowell, Wilberg) in honor of Raymond Campbell; by Rick and Marquette McKnight (In All These You Honor Me, Roberts) in honor of the marriage of Charlie Snipes and Michael Ankerich; by Ed and Clare Gray Bayne (Carols for Choirs); and by Kristie and Jim Sholtis (O Magnum Mysterium, Lauridsen) in honor of their children. Thank you all for your support of St. Thomas' music program.
Submitted by Rick McKnight, Organist & Choirmaster. | |
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 Gifts from Donors - Thank You!
At this time, St. Thomas would like to thank the following donors for gifts made to the following funds:
+ from Joan Redmond to the African Mission fund;
+ from Neal Fenter to the Adult Education fund;
+ from Doug & Kaye Roskam to the Vestry Discretionary fund in memory of JoAnne Barlow;
+ from Paul & Jo Cates to the Rector's Discretionary fund.
Thank you all for your generosity.
Submitted by Financial Administration. | |
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 Episcokids' News
Submitted by Erin Redden, Director of Children's Christian Education (Episcokids).
We would like to thank Tiffany Bonaker, longtime Episcokid Sunday School teacher, for teaching our young ones for so many years. She has decided it is time to step down so she can continue to pursue her degree in Special Education. She will be missed in the classrooms but we know that she is only a call away to help substitute and plan special events.
Mitchi Wade has agreed to take Ms. Bonaker's place in the classroom. She is teamed with Lori Kent, and they will be cooking up special treats and experiments in the Solid Rock Cafe. Dawn Farrow and Patti Landreau continue to teach in the Parable Pavilion. We are very blessed to have such dedicated teachers at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
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 Continuing Series: Adult Education Explores Callings
What does it mean to be called by God? One of the accents of Epiphany is Jesus' call of the disciples. The Old Testament readings of the coming weeks introduce us to individuals like Samuel, Jonah, Isaiah, and the
Aramian General Naham , whose lives are shaped by God's call. Our own prayer book suggests we are all called to service. Join us over the next several Sundays as we explore God's calling. Some of the classes will involve outside guests, some will introduce us to parishioners we may get to know better. Hopefully we will all learn about our own calls to service. Join us Sunday mornings in the library. We begin at 9:30. | | |
 Opportunities for Episcopal Youth
St. Thomas offers our young people a wide range of opportunities to grow in their faith. Whether in worship participation, parish fun and educational events, or through Episcopal community events such as the Thompson-Pound Art Project or the Infusion Program (pictured), we engage our young people in their faith.
I want to let you know about two upcoming opportunities we want to make available to our young people.
- Kids4Peace - This three-week summer camp brings together about 20 middle school students from Georgia, Jerusalem, and Palestine --Christians, Jews, and Muslims--to learn about other cultures and practice the ways of peace. We have sent a young person for the last two years, and would like to send one this year. The camp takes place in Camp Mikell in North Georgia, and in Atlanta. Applicants must be in grades 7 and 8 next year. Applications are due by January 31. For more information, see http://www.kids4peaceusa.org/Kids4Peace_USA/Welcome.html.
- Youth Theological Initiative is an opportunity for 50 young people (current 10th and 11th graders) to spend four weeks in July on the Emory University Campus, exploring faith with bright scholars, looking at the issues of the world, and joining a variety of outreach projects in the Atlanta area. Applications are now being accepted. For more information, see http://www.yti.emory.edu/.
Pray for, give thanks for, and support our young people in their faith. Thank you.
Submitted by Fr. Hahn. | | |
 St. Thomas Readers to meet on January 26
The St. Thomas Readers Book Group will meet at 5:30 on Thursday, January 26, at the home of Pat McMahon, 4322 Deanery Court in the Castlewood neighborhood. The book under discussion is Jan Karon's In the Company of Others. A story of family secrets, this latest installment in the Father Tim Kavanagh series (grittier than the Mitford Series books by the same author) is filled with characters who are both sympathetic and flawed. Along with the enchantment of Ireland itself, they bring heart to this novel of forgiveness and reconciliation. Of all the novels that she has penned, Jan Karon calls In the Company of Others her personal favorite. Come join the St. Thomas Readers for a discussion of this engrossing story.
In the Company of Others is available online, through local bookstores, and at the public library. There is also a copy of the novel on CD available through the Columbus Public Library. All are welcome, but please inform Sonya Boyd if you plan to attend the discussion or if you have questions: 706-563-6161 or janjulau@aol.com.
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 Pastoral Care Committee to meet on January 31
The Pastoral Care Committee will meet at St. Thomas Church at 5:00 pm in the Library on Tuesday, January 31. This committee is responsible for ministering to the sick, hospitalized, and homebound. If you would like more information, you are invited to attend the upcoming meeting. | |
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 Travis Wade to be Honored by American Cancer Society
Travis Wade is the 2012 honoree at the American Cancer Society's Crystal Ball, to be held on March 10 at the Rivermill Event Centre from 6:30 pm to 12:00 am. As you may know, Travis was diagnosed with colon cancer last January, and following surgery and chemotherapy is now cancer free. If you would like to attend the ball or make a donation in honor of Travis or another friend or loved one who has been touched by cancer, you may call the American Cancer Society at 706-324-4573 or visit their website at www.acscrystalball.org. Travis is a true testament to the fact that cancer does not discriminate. Early detection and treatment are the keys to treating and stamping out this dreaded disease. Let's help Travis do just that through a donation or your attendance at the Crystal Ball. Thank you. | |
Submitted by Sherry Wade. |
 Help Us Update our Parish Directory
We are continuously updating our parish directory, and we invite you to submit any contact information that has recently changed. You may access our password-protected parish directory from our website, http://www.stthomascolumbus.org/parishdirectory.html, using the password "stec". Please review your own contact information in the current directory, and contact the office to make any necessary corrections ( office@stthomascolumbus.org). Thank you! | |
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In This Issue
Sunday Breakfast and Parish Meeting
Stewardship Response Children's Choir to Perform This Sunday Rocker 'n' Roller Needed in Nursery Gifts to the Music Library - Thank You! Gifts from Donors - Thank You! Episcokids' News Continuing Series: Adult Education Explores Callings Opportunities for Youth
St. Thomas Readers' Book Discussion
Pastoral Care Committee Meeting
American Cancer Society to Honor Travis Wade
Updating our Parish Directory |
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