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.

ADULT EDUCATION CONTINUES

Sunday, March 4th at 9 a.m.

A study of the Book of Common Prayer

Beyond the dirty pages.

in the Chapel

AFRICAN JEWELRY AND CRAFTS

The African Jewelry and Crafts sale will be March 4th and 11th after the 8 and 10 a.m. Eucharists. This has become an annual outreach event at St. Thomas. Whether you're looking for something for yourself, a friend or a member of the family, stop by and look over the selections available. This popular and worthwhile charity which assists children and families in South Africa always has unusual craft and jewelry items.

It's a real 2-for-1...one price to make you and those who benefit happy.

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT

A nine week study for women’s fellowship

Monday, March 5th at 7 p.m.

In the Guild Room

REGISTRATION FOR VBS

Mark your calendar—June 25—29th, 2012

for the Adventure of a Life Time

Registration open for the community

Tuesday, February 28th

Centering Prayer meets tonight at 6—6:45 p.m. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.


Wednesday, February 29th

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

Seder Meal Meeting is at 5:15 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.

Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Godly Play is at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Godly Play is for Pre-K thru 5th grade children. We will explore the “Mystery of Easter.”

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

Handbell Rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m.


Thursday, March 1st

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, March 2nd

Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Holy Folders meet at 10 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.

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


Saturday, March 3rd

Harmony Band Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Choir Room.


The Second Sunday of Lent, March 4th

Sunday Services are at 8 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary, 10 a.m. Harmony in the Parish Hall, 10 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary and 6 p.m. in the Chapel.

Youth Group will meet at 9—9:50 a.m. in the Youth Room. Come and be a part of this great group!

Sunday School is at 9:50 a.m. in the Canterbury Library.

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

Children’s Chapel begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Guild Room, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.

Adult Education is at 9 a.m. in the Chapel.

VBS registration opens to the community.


African Team Ministries is on the Portico after the 8 and 10 a.m. services.


Kids Leading Worship is at 10 a.m. in the Harmony Service.


Monday, March 5th

Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

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

Fruits of the Spirit is at 7 p.m. in the Guild Room.

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

Blessings,
Pam Holley
Parish Secretary

Women of the Word Bible Study

Exodus28 – 29:30

In the previous three chapters (25-27), the Priestly writer carefully describes how to build and furnish the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle that holds it.  In Chapter 28 he turns his attention to the clothing and adorning of the Temple priests, starting with Aaron and his sons, the first representatives of the Tribe of Levi, assigned by God from the twelve tribes to be his priests.  As noted before, the amount of gold, fine linen, and precious stones used in these vestments shows that this is taking place in a post-exile, settled time, not during the desert wanderings of a hungry, nomadic, loosely organized group of tribes.

Of particular interest:

            In verse 9, two shoulder fastenings are to be fashioned of cornelians (onyx stones) on which are to be engraved the “names of the sons of Israel: six of their names on the one stone, and the six other names on the second, all in order of seniority.”  These are to be a visible remembrance of the priest as the people’s suppliant before God.

            In verse 30, the Urim and Thummim are to be put “into the breast-piece of judgement, and they will be over Aaron’s heart when he enters the presence of the Lord.”  These two stones are a kind of holy dice, used for casting lots to determine God’s will.

            In verse 35, bells are to be sewn the entire length around the skirt of the priest’s robe.  “The sound of it shall be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the Lord and when he comes out; and so he shall not die.”  To carelessly enter God’s presence in the Temple was profanation and punishable by death.

            Finally, in verse 42, the modesty ordinance, in which “linen drawers” are to be warn by the priest as he goes up the steps into the Temple to approach the altar “in the Holy Place.” 

Having meticulously clothed his priests, the writer now turns, in chapter 29, to the task of consecrating them.  Aaron is first anointed with oil, “an act symbolizing a special consecration to the service of God . . . The Hebrew word for ‘anoint’ is mashach, whence is derived the word Messiah, which is used to describe one who is consecrated by God for a special purpose.”  (Dummelow, “One Volume Bible Commentary,” p. 78)  After the anointing, a bull and two rams are brought to the front of the Temple, Aaron and his sons lay their hands on them, and then the beasts are slaughtered.  Some of their blood is sprinkled over the priests, some is thrown against the altar on all four sides, and the remainder is burnt as an offering.  It is described as a “soothing odour.”  We will not comment further.

In ancient times, life and death were closely intertwined.  Blood represented life, thus, although some of the descriptions in this chapter may seem unusual or unfortunate to us today, the rituals of consecration God asked of Aaron and the Israelites made perfect sense to them at their time and place in history.

Submitted by Karilyn Jaap

Sermon Notes

In this Sunday’s sermon, Father John began by reflecting on the Old Testament reading that describes the end of the story of Noah and the ark and notes that the verses selected unfortunately “cleaned-up” some of the important points from the story…it shows God magnanimously promising that He will never destroy the Earth with a flood again.  Fr. John points out that earlier in chapter 6 that the Lord “saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.”  However, rather than God becoming angry and sending the flood as punishment, he expressed grief.  He created us, he gave us everything and even walked with us and we let him down.  Father John noted that in spite of his disappointment, God was just in his grief.  He sees Noah is just and tells him to build an ark.  And Noah, in his faith and obedience, obeys this direction. 

The Gospel lesson shows we are still not getting it right.   In spite of His people continuing to fail to be in the right relationship with Him, God doesn’t punish His people…rather he sends His son for us.  And His son shows us how to realize the right kind of relationship with God.  In the Gospel reading we see Jesus being tempted not with intrinsically evil behaviors, but with activities that are really selfish/self-centered.  These are behaviors that would have taken Jesus’ focus away from God and put it on himself.  And this is fundamentally what we all struggle with our daily lives.   

Mike Davis from the Canterbury School described this dynamic to his students as the difference between a “WAM” person (“What About Me”) to a “WAY” person (What About You”).  Jesus’ life is all about showing us how to be a “WAY” person…to keep our focus on others.  In this spirit, Fr. John reminds us that Lent is about shifting our focus.  It is a time in our life to get closer to God.   What we give up helps remind us of our need to stay focused on Him.

Finally, Jesus reminds us that the kingdom of heaven is here and if we can keep our focus on others and on God (reflecting His golden rule), we can have glimpses of the kingdom now.




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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.

SHROVE TUESDAY TONIGHT

Join us as we celebrate Shrove Tuesday with

Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage and Bacon

Syrup/Fruit Topping & Extra Toppings will be availabe

Juice/Water/Coffee

 

$6 for Adults

$3 for Children (Ages 3—11)

(Nursery opens at 5 p.m. in the Guild Room)

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

WITH THE IMPOSITION OF ASHES

February 22nd

7:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary and

7 p.m. in the Sanctuary

ADULT EDUCATION CONTINUES

Sunday, February 26th at 9 a.m.

A study of the Book of Common Prayer

Beyond the dirty pages.

in the Chapel

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT

A nine week study for women’s fellowship

Monday, February 27th at 7 p.m.

In the Guild Room

REGISTRATION FOR VBS

Mark your calendar—June 25—29th, 2012

for the Adventure of a Life Time

Registration open for the community

Tuesday, February 21st

Beginning Hand Bell rehearsals is at 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Shrove Tuesday Dinner is at 5 p.m. in the Parish Hall.


Ash Wednesday, February 22nd

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

Ash Wednesday Service is at 7:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary with Imposition of Ashes.


Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Ash Wednesday Service is at 7 P.m. in the Sanctuary with Imposition of Ashes.

Godly Play is at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Godly Play is for Pre-K thru 5th grade children. We will explore the “Mystery of Easter.”

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


Thursday, February 23rd

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

Godly Play training is at 10:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.

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


Friday, February 24th

Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Holy folders meet at 10 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.

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


Saturday, February 25th

Harmony Band Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.


The First Sunday of Lend, February 26th

Sunday Services are at 8 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary, 10 a.m. Harmony in the Parish Hall, 10 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary and 6 p.m. in the Chapel.

Youth Group will meet at 9—9:50 a.m. in the Youth Room. Come and be a part of this great group!

Sunday School is at 9:50 a.m. in the Canterbury Library.

Nursery available from 9:50 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Children’s Chapel begins at 9:50 a.m. in the Guild Room, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.

Adult Education is at 9 a.m. in the Chapel.

VBS registration opens to the community.


Monday, February 27th

Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

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

Fruits of the Spirit is at 7 p.m. in the Guild Room.

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

Blessings,
Pam Holley
Parish Secretary

Women of the Word Bible Study, Exodus 23

Exodus 23

We continue on in our discussion of, and enlarging upon, the Ten Commandments, bearing in mind that these words were written in rertrospect many centuries later. Also, they were written with communities of people in mind, not necessarily these nomads who had been wandering the desert for so long.

The Israelites at this time had had  no time to form communities, had no gathering place, though they had three festivals a year: the festival of unleavened bread, the festival of the harvest, and the festival of the ingathering at year's end.

Surely there was a woman's group to direct the setup of such events, the menu, the flowers, etc..

We are to bear in mind also that the commandments themselves were a covenant, that is, an agreement, between man and God. They came directly from God and were law, no questions about it. But there was no end of amplification and interpretation, much of it involving health, care for widows, children and needy, and simply to establish "the order of things." There were laws regarding slaves, worship, and endless rituals to do with food. These were established by the people themselves.

Many of these laws, i.e., the separation of milk and fish dishes, keeping kosher  kitchens, not blending fabrics, still exist today. But many, which so define the Jewish faith, are disappearing with the blending of faiths and races, particularly in the United States. The question arises:"How do you stay Jewish when you are not being persecuted?"

But basically, the laws were  meant to benefit people, not bind them.

Submitted by Deenie Miller

Women of the Word Bible Study, Exodus 24-26

Studying the Book of Exodus:    Chapters 24-26

The Book of Exodus  is one of the five books of Moses (the first five books of the Bible).

Some scholars like to call these five books The Books by Moses.

Today we studied various segments written either of the J-writer, the P-writer or the E-writer.

Regardless, these chapters are about the sealing of the agreement, the confirming of the Covenant by the Israelites.  Two versions of this ratification process exist.

It is a profoundly deep story and these stories resonate within us to this day.  The priestly writer’s version describes a meal that was eaten to seal the agreement (vs.9-12 in chapter 24)

On the other hand, if we look back to verses  3-9  of chapter 24, a different ratifying process is described.  Young bulls were slaughtered and their blood poured out on the alter that was built at the foot of Mt. Sinai.  They gathered there and responded, “We will do everything the Lord has said; we will obey.” (the Ten Commandments).

Moses then took the blood and sprinkled it also on the people.

Representatives of the Twelve Tribes of Israel were amongst this crowd of people.

Chapter 25: 

This chapter gives very specific details of how the Tabernacle should be built.  The Arc of the Covenant would carry the tablet with the Ten Commandments in it and it would be moveable.

This concept of God being able to move around from place to place was unique to the Israelites.

What was foremost  in the minds of the Jews was this: Was God going to dwell w-i-t-h them!  This was very important to them.

Other important instructions come in verses 23-40 on how they were to build the table and the lampstand. 

Chapter 26:

This chapter describes in great detail how the curtains would be woven, sewn and hung in the Tabernacle.  Acadia wood was used also for framing.

The colors blue, purple and scarlet are mentioned a lot also.

Next week, we will continue with Chapter 27 in Exodus.

--Submitted by Vicky Steinwender

Women of the Word Bible Study - Exodus 21 and 22

A continuation of our study of the Book of Exodus: Chapters 21 and 22



Recap: Genesis is where we began. It was written during the Babylonian captivity. It is oral
memories by different writers.

The laws that we are studying were not written for a nomadic people but a settled agrarian
society. These laws come from God…because God “said so”. There were no punishments
written down for disobeying all these laws. And, there were many, many laws.

Chapter 20 is about worship of God and Chapter 21 is about slavery. These laws all make up
what is termed as the Covenant Code of the Jewish people. Women were considered back then
to be part of a man’s property. The laws were originally written to protect male human beings.
These laws were important as they enabled the society to act in a civilized manner and to meet
the needs of the people in a loving and responsible way. God is the ultimate authority not any
one king or a committee.

Chapter 22 is about the protection of property and social responsibility. It discusses the
repercussions of thievery, seduction and sorcery. We find examples in Chapter 22 of the
principle of restitution…making wrongs right.

Submitted by Vicky Steinwender

Sandwich Sunday and Shrove Tuesday

Fruit of the Spirit

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

salvation Joy grace

1. GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTION:

Think of a time of great joy. Describe how it feels.

How long does it last?

2. PASSAGE: LUKE 24:33-53

33They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when He broke the bread.

36While they were still talking about this, Jesus Himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

37They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself! Touch Me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

40When He had said this, He showed them His hands and feet. 41And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything to eat?” 42They gave Him a piece of broiled fish, 43and He took it and ate in their presence.

44He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”

45Then He opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49I am going to send you what My Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

50When He had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. 51While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken up into heaven. 52Then they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.

3. They found the eleven, verse 33, therefore those on the road to Emmaus were…

4. They recognized Jesus when He broke bread. How is this significant for us?

What does breaking bread mean to us today?

5. Verse 41 says their great JOY causes them not to believe. What is too good to be true for you?

6. Christ’s sacrifice brought us eternal ________________________

Perspective

Verse 44 says Jesus had told them in advance He would fulfill

Old Testament Prophesy

• Ps 22:16 Christ’s hands and feet would be pierced
• Ps 16:10 Christ would be resurrected
• Jn 16:20, 22 I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy….I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy!
• Jn 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

7. It brings us __________________ here and now.

8. How do we earn it?

9. Undeserved forgiveness is called ____________________________?

10. CHALLENGE: Meditate daily: How does knowing in your heart you have salvation from Jesus Christ give you joy in all circumstances.

Lent is a time to reflect, repent, renew and reconcile with God and our brothers.

NEXT WEEK: PEACE LUKE 1:39-56

Fruit of the Spirit

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

sin LOVE salvation

1. GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTION:

Do you make New Year’s resolutions or “give up” something for Lent?

Have you ever fully kept those commitments?

2. PASSAGE: 1 JOHN 4:7-21

7Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. 10This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.

13We know that we live in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. 14And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world. 15If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. 16And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives God, and God in him. 17In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like Him. 18There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

19We love because He first loved us. 20If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. 21And He has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.

3. Love in us comes from _________________.

4. What does being born of God mean to you?

5. Verses 9 & 10 tell us Jesus birth and death show God’s love. How do these 2 events help us understand the greatness of God’s love?

6. From the 1 John passage what assures you that you are Gods?

PERSPECTIVE

Verse 10 ends with (Jesus came to) sacrifice for our sins.

• Sin is lawlessness (doing what we want instead of what God wants) 1Jn 3:4
• Sin separates us from God. Is 59:2

• All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Ro 3:23
• The wages of sin is death. Ro 6:23

7. What is our reasonable response to this knowledge ?

8. In light of this perspective, how can we show love and thanks to God through our relationships with our:

• Self
• Family
• Friends
• Church
• enemies

9. Define LOVE:

10. Is there someone you know or with whom you must interact with who is really hard to love? Why?

CHALLENGE: 1 John 4:21

And He has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.

Lent is a time to reflect, renew and reconcile with God and our brothers

NEXT WEEK: JOY LUKE 24:33-53

Fruits of the Spirit

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.

ANNIVERSARY OF A MARRIAGE

(Renewal of Marriage Vows)

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

6 p.m. in the Sanctuary

 

Join us for a special Valentine’s Day celebration.

ADULT EDUCATION CONTINUES

Sunday, February 19th at 9 a.m.

A study of the Book of Common Prayer

Beyond the dirty pages.

in the Chapel

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT

A nine week study for women’s fellowship

Monday, February 20th at 7 p.m.

In the Guild Room

SHROVE TUESDAY

February 21ST

5—7 p.m.

in the Parish Hall

REGISTRATION FOR VBS

Mark your calendar—June 25—29th, 2012

for the Adventure of a Life Time

Registration open today for church members

Sunday, February 19th

 

Tuesday, February 14th

Beginning Hand Bell rehearsals is at 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Centering Prayer meets tonight at 6—6:45 p.m. Come to the Library at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.

Anniversary of a Marriage is at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary.


Wednesday, February 15th

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

Holy Eucharist with Healing is at 12 noon in the Chapel.

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

Godly Play is at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Godly Play is for Pre-K thru 5th grade children. We will continue to explore the “Parables about Parables.”

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


Thursday, February 16th

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

Holy folders meet at 12:45 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.

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


Friday, February 17th

Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.

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


Saturday,February 18th

Harmony Band Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.


The Last Sunday after the Epiphany, February 19th

Sunday Services are at 8 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary, 10 a.m. Harmony in the Parish Hall, 10 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary and 6 p.m. in the Chapel.

Youth Group will meet at 9—9:50 a.m. in the Youth Room. Come and be a part of this great group!

Sunday School is at 9:50 a.m. in the Canterbury Library.

Nursery hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Children’s Chapel hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Guild Room, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.

Adult Education is at 9 a.m. in the Chapel.

VBS registration open for church members. The registration opens to the community on Monday.

SANDWICH SUNDAY


Monday, February 20th

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED for Presidents Day.

Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

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

Fruits of the Spirit is at 7 p.m. in the Guild Room.


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

Blessings,
Pam Holley
Parish Secretary

Detours for Sunday Services

Hello Everyone,


This Sunday morning, February 12th, is the Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Pete Half Marathon.

The race route will use Bayshore Drive, Beach Drive, Snell Isle Blvd. and the Snell Isle Bridge ending at Flora Wylie Park on North Shore.

Remember to use 4th Street to 38th/40th Ave. N. through Shore Acres entrance to get to the church.


See you at church,
Pam Holley
Parish Secretary

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.

YOUTH SURPRISE EVENT

Meet in the Snell Isle parking lot

Saturday, February 11th at 5 p.m.

GOD PARENTS SUNDAY

Celebrating this special bond between godparent and child

Sunday, February 12th

During the 10 a.m. services.

Reception immediately following in the Curry Garden.

ADULT EDUCATION

Sunday, February 12th at 9 a.m.

A study of the Book of Common Prayer

Beyond the dirty pages.

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT

A nine week study for women’s fellowship

Monday, February 13th at 7 p.m.

In the Guild Room

ANNIVERSARY OF A MARRIAGE

Tuesday, February 14th

6 p.m.

in the Sanctuary

REGISTRATION FOR VBS

Mark your calendar—June 25—29th, 2012

for the Adventure of a Life Time

Registration open today for church members

Sunday, February 5th—19th

Tuesday, February 7th

Centering Prayer meets tonight at 6—6:45 p.m. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.


Wednesday, February 8th

Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Prayer Line meeting is at 11 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Holy Eucharist with Healing is at 12 noon in the Chapel.
Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Julie Songster will be our speaker. Please support our Julie with your prayers and presence.
Godly Play is at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Godly Play is for Pre-K thru 5th grade children. We will continue to explore the “Parables of the Sower.”
Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.
Hand Bell Rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.


Thursday, February 9th

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, February 10th

Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Holy folders meet at 10 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.


Saturday,February 11th

Harmony Band Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Youth Surprise Event is at 5 p.m., meet in the Snell Isle parking lot.


The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 12th

Sunday Services are at 8 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary, 10 a.m. Harmony in the Parish Hall, 10 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary and 6 p.m. in the Chapel.

Youth Group will meet at 9—9:50 a.m. in the Youth Room. Come and be a part of this great group!
Sunday School is at 9:50 a.m. in the Canterbury Library.
Nursery hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.

Adult Education is at 9 a.m. Location will be either the Founders’ Room or the Parish Hall.


Godparents Sunday, a reception will follow immediately in the Curry Garden.

VBS registration opens for church members.



Monday, February 13th

Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.
Yoga is at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Fruits of the Spirit is at 7 p.m. in the Guild Room.

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

Blessings,
Pam Holley
Parish Secretary