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April 29, 2012 |
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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. To read more information, you can now find us on Facebook! We wish you a joyous and blessed Easter Season! |
St. Thomas to Honor 2012 Graduates
It's that time of year again! St. Thomas' office is now collecting names of 2012 graduates to honor in one of our upcoming May newsletters. Please call or email the office to submit your graduate's name, school, and a brief mention of his or her plans for after graduation (such as college in the fall or a job offer). We are accepting only graduates from high school, college degree programs, and advanced degree programs. The deadline to submit is Monday, May 14. Please note that we will only name those graduates who are submitted, so contact the office to ensure that your honoree is named!
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Vacation Bible School 2012
Registration forms are now available for Vacation Bible School 2012, to be held on June 18-22, from 8:45 am to 12:00 pm daily. The theme this year is "Wade in the Water", in which children will "dive into" our Faith and Scripture! This week-long theme will include Bible stories such as Noah's Ark, Jonah and the Whale, Jesus Walks on Water, the Woman at the Well, and will also include teachings about Baptism. Click here to register online today! |
Mark Your Calendar for Children's Choir Dates
May 6: Easter 5
Easter Carol, by Richard Proulx, with Gary Wortley, flute
May 20: Sunday after Ascension
Get On Board, Little Children
The last Wednesday night that the choir members will meet is May 16th. We are planning a CELEBRATION to end the year!
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Kids 4 Peace Recruiting Campers
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Valley Interfaith Promise (VIP)
St. Thomas is hosting VIP from April 29 through May 6. We are seeking volunteers to bring dinner, stay the night, and/or host. For more information, please contact Malinda Shamburger at 706-761-5716 or mshamburger1@yahoo.com.
Submitted by Malinda Shamburger. |
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Help Us Complete our Pledges to These Worthy Causes
During Lent, St. Thomas Episcopal Church was raising funds for three worthy causes: the Friends of Finley honorarium, the Church of the Common Ground (an Atlanta ministry for the homeless), and Infusion (a CVEM youth ministry). We are pleased to report that we have raised about 70-80% toward the goals we set for each of these funds. We have raised $4,205.59 for Friends of Finley; $707 for Church of the Common Ground; and $782 for Infusion.
We are eager to complete our pledges in full, and we encourage parishioners to continue their Lenten giving through the Easter season in order to achieve 100% of our goals.
Please contact the parish office to make a contribution. All checks may be made payable to St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Please indicate the ministry of your choice by writing it in the memo line of your check. Thank you for your continued generosity. |
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Wednesday Suppers
Wednesday evening suppers will continue through the summer. More information is forthcoming.
Submitted by the Parish Life Committee. |
Thank You, Donors!
This week, we would like to thank the following donors.
Thank you to Dick Munn for contributions to the Flower Fund, Music Discretionary Fund, and Rector's Discretionary Fund.
Thank you to those who gave monetary gifts to Darius Sudayi and his bride-to-be Anna.
Thank you to our regular donors to African Mission, Office Discretionary, and Music Discretionary.
Submitted by Financial Administration. |
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Friends of Finley Commission Honorarium
A group calling itself "Friends of Finley" has been formed to create an honorarium for Finley Williamson's innumerable contributions to St. Thomas. This group has approached the church, and received the blessings of the Property Committee and the Vestry. The honorarium will be a mission-style oak server (pictured), designed and built by artisan Rick Garner. Mr. Garner is asking a discounted price of $5000. To contribute to this project, please make your check payable to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, with the memo "Friends of Finley" written in the memo line of your check. Our goal is to have the project completed by Finley's birthday on June 10. Please note that this is not a gift TO Finley, but it is a gift to St. Thomas Episcopal Church IN HONOR OF Finley. It will be enjoyed by all parishioners for many years to come. Thank you.
Submitted by Friends of Finley.
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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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