The Line Up for this Week in Formation

This is our kickoff week for new adult education offerings. Please see the info below for times, places and summaries. 

Please note that our Guild Room is under renovation. This week we have the "go ahead" to use it but this will change from week to week.  Please watch for signs and posting as we work through the process.  Thanks for your patience!

Feature this week:

Stronger  by Angela Thomas

Women’s Study - Wednesdays, 

6:30-8:00, Beginning Sept.11

Childcare provided

"God is greater than every struggle you will ever face.  Every.  Single.  One.  Today, because of Christ, you can live stronger.  This 7-session study by Angela Thomas will guide you into biblical truth, so you can live a confident, transformed, Christ radiating life marked by his strength."

Cost: $12 for the workbooks.  Contact Erica Kramer for more info or to sign up at

 EricaKramer526@yahoo.com or 727-458-8032.

Tuesday Evening:

Centering Prayer returns meeting in the Sanctuary at 6:00 p.m.

Whine and Cheese will have it's first meeting in the Guild Room at 7:00 p.m.. This is a time for 40's and up to get together and think about and share  all the questions or thoughts that surface day to day.They will meet every other week led by Fr. John Suhar. Location may change   determined by the group.

Wednesday Evening:

The usual Supper, Song, and Prayer, Godly Play & Youth Group, begins at 6:00 in the Parish Hall.

Stronger by Angela Thomas, A Women's Study led by Erica Kramer begins at 6:30 in the guild room (see above)

Thursday Evening:

Raising Kids who Turn Out Right / Part II in Grace Based Parenting, 7:00 p.m., Guild Room 

Introduction to the video based series by Dr. Tim Kimmel. This week will begin with wine and cheese, time together and a recap of part I as well as the first video of the second series. Books and companion guides will be handed out. Cost: $20. Led by Elaine Patrick.

Saturday Morning:

Silent Saturdays  begin at 7:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. 

Thank You for a Wonderful 'First Sunday'

Sunday Morning Ministries 'First Sunday' Success

Yesterday was such a smooth and comfortable beginning to our Fall program it had to be recognized.  Everywhere I went was filled with laughter, love, great conversation, meaningful 'work' and of course, children. When this post hit my inbox this morning it inspired me to share and say thank you to all who participated.

Children of God

Posted: Sep 09, 2013 01:00 am
We see and hear in Jesus’ witness something profound about our posture towards children. They have inherent dignity, and we, like Jesus, need to raise them up. Surely all of us need to take on the care of at least one child. Whether we are parents, godparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, neighbors, friends, advocates…in some way doing some thing in the raising up of at least one child, and for the love of God.

-Br. Curtis Almquist
Society of Saint John the Evangelist

This is the first of many Sundays to come and so I encourage you to prayerfully consider if working with children as a way of 'raising them up" is a calling or ministry you might choose.

Peace,

Elaine

Weekly Events at St. Thomas

Hello Everyone, 

Here’s your weekly reminder of all the programs, services and events at St. Thomas during the next several days.  Please take particular notice of all events in colored print.

 

SAVE THE DATES!

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS

Sunday, September 8^th

Guild Room

OKTOBERFEST

Friday, September 20^th in the Parish Hall

Menu:

Hot Pretzels, German Potato salad

Brats with peppers & onions, Hot Dogs

Beans, Sauerkraut, Mac & Cheese

Apple Strudel & Cake Pops

Dark German Beer, Light Beer & Wine

German Oompa band

Wear your best German attire!

Silent Auction

 

Ticket sales begin this Sunday, September 1st

on the Portico and in the Parish Hall. 

Sign-up sheets to help clean up are on the

Portico and in the Parish Hall.

 

FESTIVE MEAL

Saturday, October 12^th in the Parish Hall

Consecration Sunday, October 13^th

 

At our meal we have table hosts/hostesses. 

The table hosts pick a theme to decorate their individual table. 

Your table can be as simple or as elaborate as you care to make it. 

This gives you a chance to use your creative talents.

 If you are willing to host a table or have any questions,

please call Pam at the church office of Joanna Ritch at 527-9556. 

Sign up sheets are on the Portico and in the Parish Hall.

 

 BUYING YOUR COLLEGE BOOKS ON LINE?

Did you know that St. Thomas can make money from your purchases?  Up to 10% on purchases that are made by accessing Amazon through our website will benefit St. Thomas!  Keep a lookout for this Amazon search box on the front page of www.stthomasstpete.org.

 

 

Tuesday, September 3rd

Intermediate handbell rehearsal is at 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

  

Wednesday, September 4th

Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.

The Holy Eucharist is at 12 noon. in the Chapel.

Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m.   Elaine Patrick will be our speaker.  Please support Elaine with your prayers.  Everyone is welcome!

Godly Play is at 6:30 p.m. in the Library.  Godly Play is for Pre-K thru 5^th grade children.

Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.

 

Thursday, September 5th

Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Pub Theology is at 6 p.m. at Beak’s Restaurant.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.

Stewardship meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.

Friday, September 6th

Holy Folders is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.

AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Saturday, September 7th

Silent Saturday is at 7 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Harmony Band Rehearsal is at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

 

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 8th

Sunday Services are at 8 and 10 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary,

10 a.m. Harmony in the Parish Hall and 6 p.m. in the Chapel.

Youth Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Youth Room.  Come and be a part of this great group!

Nursery available from 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery.

Children’s Chapel begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery coordinating with each service. 

Children will return to the service at the Offertory time.

Growing Christ (Sunday School) is at 9:50 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Monday, September 9th

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

Yoga is at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

 

See you at many—or all—of these events. 

Blessings,

Pam Holley

Weekly Events at St. Thomas

Hello Everyone,

Here’s your weekly reminder of all the programs, services and events at St. Thomas during the next several days.  Please take particular notice of all events in colored print.

 

SAVE THE DATES!

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS

Sunday, September 8^th

Guild Room

OKTOBERFEST

Friday, September 20^th in the Parish Hall

Menu:

Hot Pretzels, German Potato salad

Brats with peppers & onions, Hot Dogs

Beans, Sauerkraut, Mac & Cheese

Apple Strudel & Cake Pops

Dark German Beer, Light Beer & Wine

 

German Oompa band

Wear your best German attire!

Silent Auction

 

Ticket sales begin this Sunday, September 1st

on the Portico and in the Parish Hall. 

Sign-up sheets to help clean up are on the

Portico and in the Parish Hall.

FESTIVE MEAL

Saturday, October 12^th in the Parish Hall

Consecration Sunday, October 13^th

 

BUYING YOUR COLLEGE BOOKS ON LINE?

Did you know that St. Thomas can make money from your purchases?  Up to 10% on purchases that are made by accessing Amazon through our website will benefit St. Thomas!  Keep a lookout for this Amazon search box on the front page of www.stthomasstpete.org.

 

 

Tuesday, August 27th

 

Wednesday, August 28th

Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.

The Holy Eucharist is at 12 noon. in the Chapel.

Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m.   Walt Jaap will be our speaker.  Please support Walt with your prayers.  Everyone is welcome!

Godly Play is at 6:30 p.m. in the Library.  Godly Play is for Pre-K thru 5^th grade children.

Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.

 Thursday, August 29th

Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.

Friday, August 30th

Holy Folders is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.

AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Saturday, August 31st

Silent Saturday is at 7 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Harmony Band Rehearsal is at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

 
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 1st

Sunday Services are at 8 and 10 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary,

10 a.m. Harmony in the Parish Hall and 6 p.m. in the Chapel.

Youth Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Youth Room.  Come and be a part of this great group!

Nursery available from 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery.

Children’s Chapel begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery coordinating with each service. 

Children will return to the service at the Offertory time.

Sunday School is on hiatus for the summer.

Monday, September 2nd

Church Office is closed.

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

Yoga is at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

 See you at many—or all—of these events.

 
Blessings,

Pam Holley

Parish Secretary

Pass It On...

Prayer

Posted: Aug 26, 2013 01:00 am

If we presumed that what God is most up to, what God is most concerned about, what God is most active in is focused on us, then our prayer would likely turn into a rather petty occasion of spiritual narcissism rather than a participation in the transcendent life of God.

-Br. Curtis Almquist
Society of Saint John the Evangelist 

Dr. Bill Futch turns 96

Dr. Bill Futch turns 96 Tuesday, August 27th.  He is not able to attend Sunday services for us to celebrate his birthday.  If you would like to send him a birthday wish his address is:

Dr. Bill Futch

Westminster Palms

830 North Shore Drive NE, #411

St. Petersburg, FL  33701 

St. Thomas Survey

Please take a moment to take our Communication Survey, if you have not filled out a survey during Sunday service, by clicking on the link below.

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