Pecan preorder time!

This week only for Pecan Preorders - Send it our way NOW

Pecans are a sure sign that the holidays are close here at St. Thomas.  For your convenience we are send you the order form electronically this year. You can print and go! All order forms are to be returned by Sunday, October 25th and our order will be phoned in on the 26th. 

As always there will be forms available in the portico, parish hall and church office.

In the thick of things

Bringing People Together

Please bring an appetizer or bottle of wine to share

We are all in the middle of many activities all the time.  This week and next at St Thomas we hope you'll  check out some of the special opportunities designed to pause the busy schedule and come together. RSVP as needed to the Church office @896-9641 or tidings@tampabay.rr.com

Also, please let us know if child care is needed in  for you to participate  and we will do our best to assist you!

     Cardboard Box City

Sleep Out, Rock Out, Knock Out

HOMELESSNESS

Raising funds for Family Promise

Let's support progress in Pinellas County

 

If you are interested in checking this out, meet us there!

 

 

 

 Trunk or Treat / Wed. Oct. 28th

Let the decorating begin!

 

 

 5:30 p.m. just before Supper, Song & Prayer

Share in the Halloween Fun then join us for a "home cooked "

pot luck dinner and a look at youth ministry leadership!

 

 

Kids Weekend at St. Thomas - check for changes

Lock In Tonight!

Children's Lock In/ Fall Edition
The tradition continues...

Hello everyone.  Quick reminder that tonight is our Fall Lock In. Please RSVP to the office today if you plan on attending. Here's the scoop:

Ages K - 6th Grade

Youth are welcome to come and help out also (no cost f you are volunteering

and yes you can stay over night too!)

Cost is $10 per child

Includes dinner, snacks and lite breakfast 

Don't forget to bring:

sleeping bag with blanket or mattress, optional

pillow

pj's and change of clothes

toiletries

flash light with fresh batteries

Begins 7:00 p.m. with sign in and dinner in the Library. Drop off will be in the Snell Isle lot and enter through the Nursery door. 

From there we will move directly outside to pumpkin carving and bobbing for apples in the Curry Garden.  We'll have all the usual favorites with a scavenger hunt, sardines (hide and seek) and more.

PJ Chapel at 9:00 p.m. and the movie and Sundae Bar to follow.

Don't forget we will have our Blessing of the Animals Service on Saturday Morning at 9:00 a.m.

We will need a few parents to help set up for Harmony Service in the Parish Hall also.

Please also note that we will be rescheduling the youth pool party that was on the calendar for tomorrow, 10/3, 1-4 pm.

We will bring it back to the youth to determine the new date and let everyone know as soon as possible.  Thanks!

Calling all bakers, join the celebration!

It's a full out baking weekend!

This weekend we celebrate with Moravian Music in our 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service. We will follow worship with a touch of  cultural tradition know as the Moravian Love Feast.  A reception will take place in our Garden (weather permitting, prayer please!) where we will serve specialty coffee and Moravian treats including fresh baked buns.

If you love to bake or just enjoy gathering around a kitchen with a cup of good coffee, please join us Saturday afternoon at around 11:30 am for a lite lunch of salad and ice tea after which we will bake buns, decorate baskets and get set for Sunday.

Please RSVP to the church office by this afternoon by 4:00 p.m.

In addition the Sunday School will hold a bake sale to support CASA this Sunday during the reception.  If you would like to help us raise funds to support the new shelter building and to increase awareness on domestic violence, please bring bake goods, ready to sell grouped or individually wrapped to the kitchen any time Sunday morning.  We'll take it from there!!

Calling All Ringers,"Chime In" family ring this Wednesday at 5:30

Just when you think you are familiar with St Thomas something NEW pops up!

Over the years we have launched a variety of musical opportunities for children and youth.  Chime in is new and very different.  It will be the first in a series of segments all focused on the Sacred Arts.

Here's a quick announcement as we begin this week. More to come on the series in the Youth & Family Exchange Enews coming out this week.

Fall “Chime-In” for kids & youth

This is “Mr. Rick” calling all kids and youth! Come, learn how to play chimes and bells, on Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:10, right before Supper, Song & Prayer. We’ll start September 16 with a “Group Ring”, for kids, youth and their parents. Then 9-23, 9-30 & 10-7 the kids and youth will prepare to ring for worship on Sunday 10-11. Come on out and “Chime in”!

Pass it On

Value

The gospels are peppered with people that were considered bad or mistakes of creation. Rather than avoiding humanity’s contradictions and disorder, Jesus relishes them, seeks them out, and uses them to undo the very things that other people took as certainties.

-Br. Robert L'Esperance
Society of Saint John the Evangelist

Everest VBS 2015 The Latest News

This time of year is always fill with tension and anticipation.  Families are winding down the school year with tests and projects, concerts and final field trips yet the feel of summer is in the air and so close you can almost touch it!

Our preparation for VBS is much the same. Much to do to be ready for the kids and their families. And the excitement builds as we approach the date. The weeks will go by quickly. And before you know it we'll be laughing and playing, singing and praying together
Here's a run down of the preparations and the details to date:

Our Spring Lock In/VBS 2015 Sneak Peek 

This Friday, May 8th

 Begins Friday at 7:00 p.m. to Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

 This is a great night of fun and fellowship for K- 6th grade. Come for the evening or the overnight. 

• Includes dinner and light breakfast 
• $10 per child and bring a favorite snack to share
• Please call the church office to RSVP. 896-9641

Everest 2015 - Conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power

June 15-19, 5-8 p.m., Cost: $35

Come Climb the Mountain with Us! 

• Family Style Dinner

included each night

• Ages: 3 yrs. to 5th Grade

• Early bedtime option available for 3’s & 4’s

Innovative workshop including storytelling, games,

media, art and science. Service projects for all ages

integrated into the program.  

Please return all registrations with payment to the church office ASAP. 

This promises to be one incredible week.  Volunteers needed in all areas. There is a place for you, a small task that will lighten the load. Look for sign up sheets or call the church office for more information.

Scholarships and Service: Each year we offer the opportunity for parishioners to help children attend VBS by sponsoring a scholarship. The cost for each child is $35. If you would like to sponsor a child you may simple make the donation by marking it 'for VBS scholarship'. In past years we have partnered with Happy Workers Child care Center. This year these scholsrships will be available for parish or community families who may need assistance. Any scholarship monies that are left after registration is complete will be moved to our Service Project Fund.