Pass It On...

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Posted: Sep 30, 2013 01:00 am

Often times the truth we know about another person has to be washed. Not washed away but washed clean before it can be fully received. If there is a hard person in your life, pray the cleansing of the eyes of your heart to see them as Christ sees them. Beneath their scars, their surface layer of soil, is this most beautiful person.

Br. Curtis Almquist
Society of Saint John the Evangelist

The Line Up for this Week in Formation

Week three and attendance is building. Please note updates in each area as well as  the info for times, places and summaries listed below. 

Please note that our Guild Room is under renovation. This week new lights are being installed and  it is scheduled to be available by Wednesday. This will change from week to week.  Please watch for signs and posting as we work through the process.  Thanks for your patience

6 days away from Faith in the Maker:Tribute to Dave Matthews Band Service in Harmony, 10 a.m.

FEATURE THIS WEEK:

  TONIGHT in the Founders Room     at 7 p.m,, This is time for the older generation! 40's and up spend time together talking about the topics that

are present in their lives, what presses upon their beliefs or brings joy to their heart. Topics change from week to week.  Led by  Fr.John Suhar. 

Tuesday Evening:

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

Wednesday Morning:

Men's Bible Study begins at 7:00 a.m. in the Guild Room led by Fr. John Suhar

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. The group is under way and numbers are growing. so if you were thinking about joining the group, now  is the time. Childcare is provided and the children will be picked up from the Parish Hall at approximately 6:25 p.m. 

Thursday Morning:

Women's Bible Study begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room led by Barbara Suhar

Thursday Evening:

Raising Kids who Turn Out Right / Part II in Grace Based Parenting, 6:30- 8:00 p.m., Guild Room. Child care provided. Another great week! Started our 'blueprint' This week we're diggin' in to the first two character traits: Faith and Integrity.

Saturday Morning:

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

The Line Up for this Week in Formation

Thanks to everyone for such a great and smooth beginning to the season. Please note updates in each area as well as  the info for times, places and summaries listed below. 

Please note that our Guild Room is under renovation. This week the doors are off the cabinets but we have the "go ahead" to use it.  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:

GRACE BASED PARENTING-Part II

 Raising Kids Who Turn out Right   by Dr. Tim Kimmel

This is a no nonsense approach to building character in your child that will last a lifetime. The key is God's GRACE

Last week we began with wine and cheese & time together in the library and it was such a hit that we will do it again. Study focused on a recap of Part I as well as the first video of the second series. Reading for this week includes the introduction and Chapters 1 & 2. Quick notes will be available on our Faith Formation website beginning Wednesday, Sept. 18th. at stthomasfaithformation.weebly.com under relationship/raising a family. Books and companion guides are still available. Cost: $20. Contact Elaine Patrick (644-1096) if you are interested in joining the group.

Tuesday Evening:

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

Wednesday Morning:

Men's Bible Study begins at 7:00 a.m. in the Guild Room led by Fr. John Suhar

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. This study was postponed one week and will actually begin this week so if you were thinking about joining the group there is still time. Childcare is provided and the children will be picked up from the Parish Hall at approximately 6:25 p.m. 

Thursday Morning:

Women's Bible Study begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room led by Barbara Suhar

Thursday Evening:

Raising Kids who Turn Out Right / Part II in Grace Based Parenting, 6:30- 8:00 p.m., Guild Room. See above for details.

Pub Theology meets this week at 6:00 p.m. at Beaks, Central Avenue in St. Petersburg.

Saturday Morning:

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

12 days away from Tribute to Dave Matthews Band Service in Harmony!!

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