Final reminder for First Communion Class
Begins Sunday, April 15th
At 9 a.m. in the Canterbury Library
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Saint Petersburg, FL
Friday, April 13, 2012
Fruits of the Spirit
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
redemption GENTLE death
Almighty and everliving God, in Your tender love for the human race You sent Your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon Him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of His great humility: mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of His suffering, and also share in His resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Collect Sunday April 1)
1.GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Do you remember S&H Green or Top Value (yellow) stamps? We took filled books
to a _____________________________ center to purchase merchandise.
• Jesus came to:
• He taught us to
• He left us with:
2. Our challenge from last week was to look carefully at each gospel's account of Jesus' prayer just before His arrest and final hours.
• Mt 26:36-37 ... "Sit here while I go over there and pray." He took Peter and the
two sons of Zebedee (James and John) along with Him, and He began to be sorrowful and troubled.
• Mark 14:37-38 Then He returned to His disciples and found them sleeping. "Simon," He said to Peter, "are you asleep? Could you not keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."
• LK 22:42 "Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done."
• Jn 17:24 "Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, and to see My glory, the glory You have given Me because You loved Me before the creation of the world."
2.PASSAGE: John 19:25-30
25 Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother, His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26When Jesus saw His mother there and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, "Dear woman, here is your son." 27and to the disciple, "here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. 28Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said "I am thirsty." 29A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. 30When He had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
3. What impresses you about the five named people at the cross?
4. Jesus choose John (the disciple whom Jesus loved) to be His mother's caregiver. Why not one of his own brothers?
5. "It is finished" tells us?
6. Gave up His spirit tells us?
PERSPECTIVE
Ps 49:15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave...
Hos13:14 ... I will redeem them from death..
by whose stripes you were healed (Is53:5)
Mt 20:28 "just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."
Lk 23:34 "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."
Gal 3:13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us...
7. Believing you have been bought at a price causes you to:
• feel?
• act?
8. Where can we turn for strength to act as Jesus did?
9. Define Gentle:
10.What does gentleness look like at St. Thomas?
CHALLENGE: What will you change to become more like Christ?
Visualize: Pirate ship, plank, crocodile, Jesus flies in, Jesus gets in your place, Jesus walks plank, one "day" goes by with no Jesus, two "days" go by no Jesus, third day Jesus resurfaces, He reminds you He promised to send help, then departs.....
Ps 51:12-17 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will turn back to You. Save me from bloodguilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.
NEXT WEEK SELF CONTROL John 21: 15-17
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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.
Tuesday, April 10th
Wednesday, April 11th
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. 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.
Thursday, April 12th
Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Friday, April 13th
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, April 14th
Beverly Banspach Memorial Service is at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.
Harmony Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
The Second Sunday of Easter Sunday April 22nd
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.
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.
VBS registration opens to the community.
First Communion Class is at 9 a.m. in the Canterbury Library.
Monday, April 16th
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
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
A study of the Book of Common Prayer
Resumes on Sunday, April 15th at 9 a.m.
In the Guild Room.
ST. THOMAS’ FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION
Sunday, April 15th
Reception immediately following the 10 a.m. services
in the Curry Garden
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS
An introduction to the Sacrament of Communion
April 15th to May 13th at 9 a.m. in the
Canterbury Library.
SANDWICH SUNDAY TODAY
Meet in the Parish Hall
prior to and immediately following
the 10 a.m. Eucharist.
9TH ANNUAL ST. THOMAS’ GOLF CLASSIC
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
at the
Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
Registration 12 Noon
Shotgun Start 1 p.m.
Reception and Awards to follow poolside
YOUR WEEKLY FOOD DONATIONS
Your loving weekly food basket donation goes to the St. Petersburg Free
Clinic Food Bank. The Food Bank distributes this food to over 50 partner
agencies throughout the community. Among them are Free Clinic’s We Help
Services, Women’s Residence and Beacon House.
St Thomas has donated 184 pounds of food so far in just March of this year!
Way to go! The on going need is great and your continued support is
blessed. Staples such as cereals, juice, peanut butter, and canned meats
are always needed. Never will “buy one and get one free” at the grocer go
farther.
Outreach
Tuesday, April 10th
Wednesday, April 11th
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. 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.
Thursday, April 12th
Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Friday, April 13th
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, April 14th
Beverly Banspach Memorial Service is at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.
Harmony Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
The Second Sunday of Easter Sunday April 22nd
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.
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.
VBS registration opens to the community.
First Communion Class is at 9 a.m. in the Canterbury Library.
Monday, April 16th
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
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Women of the Word
Exodus 34 – 35:1-29
At the start of this chapter, the J writer returns us to an older version of the reworking of the Ten Commandments (or Ten Words) that makes no mention of the Golden Calf but does have Moses cutting two stone tablets to replace the ones he broke in pieces. So with the two fresh tablets, Moses once again goes up on Mount Sinai , and God comes to him in a cloud. Here God tells him that He is a God of compassion and steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and sin; however “one who punishes sons and grandsons to the third and fourth generation for the iniquity of their fathers!” (vs. 7) Since this was written during the Babylonian Exile, it very likely reflects a group mentality wondering what possible sins Israel Egypt to Canaan , p. 95)
The next 16 verses (10-26) constitute an awkward and fairly disorderly reworking of the Decalogue, starting with a stern warning against consorting with the Canaanites or any “natives of the land against which you are going.” Unlike the succinct injunctions of the second, third, and fourth commandments in Exodus 20:3-5, this exhortation against idolatry is a lengthy paragraph, again indicating that the Israelites of the Exile may have fallen into unseemly ways. This haphazard series ends with the final command: “You shall not boil a kid in its mother’s milk.”*
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai , the skin of his face shone with the reflection of God’s glory frightening Aaron and the Israelites. Realizing this, Moses put a veil over his face when he was outside with the people and only removed it when he went inside to speak with God. These actions in verses 34-35 seem to indicate that the Tent of Meeting was in place and that Moses could repair to that place to meet with God, rather than on Mount Sinai . Furthermore, “a curious mistranslation in these verses has been kept alive by many works of art, including Michelangelo’s statue of Moses. The Hebrew word which means ‘shine’ or ‘glow’ is very similar to another word which means ‘horns.’ Michelangelo’s statue shows Moses coming down the mountain from his visit with Yahweh with horns coming out of his head!” (Education for Ministry, Book Two: From Egypt to Canaan , p. 96)
Chapter 35 opens with Moses repeating the commandment given in the previous chapter in verse 21 to keep the Sabbath day holy. Even at planting and harvest time, work must stop on the seventh day. Verses 4 through 29 (where our discussion stopped for the week) start a very practical materials list on the building of the Tabernacle. Again, since this is an older version, the J writer does not include all the details that went into the later writings set out previously in chapters 25 to 31. However, even with these limited memory fragments, the description of fine linens, precious stones, and metalworking is impressive.
*One of the origins of Kosher dietary laws, this curious injunction has many interpretations. An interesting one comes from an archeological dig at Ras Shamra [1450-1200 BCE; located at the tip of what is today northern Syria ]: “Canaanite ritual, according to excavations at Ras Shamra (ancient Ugarit Israel
Another option suggests that the dead kid was being boiled in the very substance which had sustained its life, hence the prohibition.
Until more archeological information comes to light, the specific religious or cultural reason remains as supposition.
Another option suggests that the dead kid was being boiled in the very substance which had sustained its life, hence the prohibition.
Until more archeological information comes to light, the specific religious or cultural reason remains as supposition.
Source(s):
NKJV Bible ... The MacArthur Study Bible”
Submitted by Karilyn Jaap
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Memorial Service for Beverly Banspach
Dear Parishioners,
It is with sadness but also in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection that I inform you that Beverly Banspach, wife of Conrad Banspach, entered into eternal life Sunday, April 1st.
A service celebrating her life will be held at Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Church Saturday, April 14th at 11 a.m.
With hope in Christ,
John Suhar
It is with sadness but also in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection that I inform you that Beverly Banspach, wife of Conrad Banspach, entered into eternal life Sunday, April 1st.
A service celebrating her life will be held at Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Church Saturday, April 14th at 11 a.m.
With hope in Christ,
John Suhar
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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.
Tuesday, April 3rd
Centering Prayer is at 6—6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Tuesday Holy Week Service is at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.
Wednesday, April 4th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Library.
Seder Meal is at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Reservations required.
Thursday, April 5th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Library.
Maundy Thursday Service is at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal is at 8 p.m. in the Choir Room.
The Watch begins at 8 p.m. in the Chapel.
Friday, April 6th
The Watch ends at 7 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Women’s of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Library.
Holy Folders meet at 10 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Good Friday Service is at 12 Noon in the Sanctuary.
Handbell Rehearsal is at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Good Friday Service is at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Saturday, April 7th
Flower Guild Decorating is at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Baptism Rehearsal is at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Harmony Band Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Harmony Baptism Rehearsal is at 4 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
The Easter Vigil is at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
The Day of the Resurrection, Easter Day, Sunday, April 8th
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.
Youth Group will meet at 9—9:50 a.m. in the Youth Room. Come and be a part of this great group!
Easter Egg Hunt is at 9 a.m. in the Curry Garden.
Sunday School will resume on Sunday, April 15th.
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.
VBS registration opens to the community.
Monday, April 9th
Church Office is closed.
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
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
A study of the Book of Common Prayer
will take a hiatus for Easter Sunday
It will resume on Sunday, April 15th at 9 a.m.
FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT CONTINUES
Last meeting for the women’s fellowship
Monday, April 9th at 7 p.m.
In the Guild Room
THE BELLS OF ST. THOMAS TO PLAY
EASTER MORNING
Our Handbell Choir will play three anthems during the Prelude time Easter Sunday. We invite you to begin your Easter experience by coming at 7:45 or 9:45 a.m., to enjoy the bells Easter! It will be an amazing and exciting experience!
MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE UNTO THE LORD!
We want you to bring one bell or many bells to church on Easter Sunday. Ring them any time you hear, say or sing the word, “ALLELUIA.” Join in the joyous celebration of Christ’s resurrection from the dead in this wonderful display of praise and thanksgiving!
ALTAR GUILD REMINDERS
April 5th Maundy Thursday; Stripping of the Altar at the service.
YOUR WEEKLY FOOD DONATIONS
Your loving weekly food basket donation goes to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic
Food Bank. The Food Bank distributes this food to over 50 partner agencies
throughout the community. Among them are Free Clinic’s We Help Services,
Women’s Residence and Beacon House.
St Thomas has donated 184 pounds of food so far in just March of this year! Way
to go! The on going need is great and your continued support is blessed. Staples
such as cereals, juice, peanut butter, and canned meats are always needed. Never will
“buy one and get one free” at the grocer go farther.
Outreach
Tuesday, April 3rd
Centering Prayer is at 6—6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Tuesday Holy Week Service is at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.
Wednesday, April 4th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Library.
Seder Meal is at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Reservations required.
Thursday, April 5th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Library.
Maundy Thursday Service is at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal is at 8 p.m. in the Choir Room.
The Watch begins at 8 p.m. in the Chapel.
Friday, April 6th
The Watch ends at 7 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Women’s of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Library.
Holy Folders meet at 10 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Good Friday Service is at 12 Noon in the Sanctuary.
Handbell Rehearsal is at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Good Friday Service is at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Saturday, April 7th
Flower Guild Decorating is at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Baptism Rehearsal is at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Harmony Band Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Harmony Baptism Rehearsal is at 4 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
The Easter Vigil is at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
The Day of the Resurrection, Easter Day, Sunday, April 8th
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.
Youth Group will meet at 9—9:50 a.m. in the Youth Room. Come and be a part of this great group!
Easter Egg Hunt is at 9 a.m. in the Curry Garden.
Sunday School will resume on Sunday, April 15th.
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.
VBS registration opens to the community.
Monday, April 9th
Church Office is closed.
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
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)