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Ordinary Time |
October 28, 2012 |
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Spiritual Adventures at
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
News and Events
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Dear St. Thomas friends,
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! |
 Annual Councilgathers Nov. 9-10
Bishop of Atlanta Robert C. Wright will convene the 106th Council of the Diocese of Atlanta on Friday, Oct. 9. Delegates and clergy members of council can expect to receive important information in an e-mailed update by the end of this week, as well as a copy of the 2013 Diocesan Mission and Ministry Budget via U.S. mail. The Annual Council concludes Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta. Visit the current Council web pages here. |
 Dedication of flowers
All Saints Sunday is Nov. 4, and everyone has the opportunity to remember or honor someone with the gift of flowers. The cost is $25 per dedication.
If you are making a dedication, the office needs the following information: (1) Who the dedication is for; (2) whether it is made in honor or in memory; and (3) who the dedication is from.
Dedications need to be given no later than next Thursday. |
Flower Guild luncheon
The Flower Guild had a luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 14. It was an opportunity to say "Thank You" for all those involved in helping make our worship more special each week with flowers on the altar. Everyone had a good time. We now have 16 parishioners working on Flower Guild, up from only two a year ago!
-- Submitted by Alice Gammage
Photo submission by Rick and Marquette McKnight |
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 Work day Saturday at Zion Church
A work day for historic Zion Church, Talbotton, is Saturday. The activity begins at 9 a.m. Everyone in the Diocese of Atlanta is invited to join the participants. The interior needs to be cleaned and lots of work done to the rotting exterior. People with carpentry experience are especially needed to help remove the boards in the front gable, replace them with new pressure- treated lumber and then paint them. For those who want to clean the interior, please bring a vacuum with a hepa filter. Lunch and dust masks will be provided. Workers are asked to bring a box of nonperishable food items to help set up a food pantry for Talbot County; the town of Talbotton has lost its only food market. For more information, contact David Johnson, a member of St. Nicholas', Hamilton, at djohn57@bellsouth.net |
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singing Sunday
We are delighted to welcome a men's quartet to our services this Sunday. These young men were friends and singers at Columbus High School and are now scattered
across the southeast in music schools. Our Choral Scholar, Berell Slaughter, has arranged this. They will sing four pieces from Viadana and Arcadelt to Moses
Hogan and Aaron Copland.
-- Rick McKnight, organist and choirmaster |
October: St. Thomas' month for WNN
October is the designated month for St. Thomas to donate food to the Wynnton Neighborhood Network. WNN is a multi-religious ministry that operates the food bank and outreach center for those in need in the Wynnton area of Columbus. Each month, local congregations take turns supporting WNN with their donations.
Click here to read more, specifically about the needs list.
--Submitted by Vicky Veteto |
St. Thomas is looking for a part-time youth director. We will be interviewing in the next few weeks, so if you know of someone who would be a good fit for this, please send information to the St. Thomas office and they will pass this information to the appropriate committee. Interested persons may also contact the parish office for a job description. Call 706-324-4264. |
 Episcokids go
to the movies!
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Where: St. Thomas
Wear: Your jammies, and bring a pillow and flashlight and a snack to share.
The event is for ages 4 years old through 5th grade. You are welcome to bring a friend. |
 Wednesday suppers
Join these smiling faces! Everyone is invited to Wednesday dinner at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Cost is $7 Adults/Youth; $4 Children; $20 Family maximum. Reservations are required by Monday at noon. You may call the church office: 706-324-4264 or e-mail office@stthomascolumbus.org |
 Birthdays this week The following St. Thomas members have birthdays between today and next Thursday: Bob Unwin (Friday); Bobsie Swift (Saturday); Charlotte Dupriest (Sunday); Cassandra Snider (Tuesday); and Cash Morpeth, Erin Morpeth and Esi Akyempong (Thursday). Happy birthday, all!
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Allison Kennedy Owen, Spiritual Adventures! editor
Samantha Dansby, Communications Coordinator |
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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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