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St. Thomas Updates
May 2, 2024
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This Week...
Visioning Process Check-In
Billy Elliot Auditions
Education for Ministry
Highway Cleanup Thank You
Youth Pilgrimage Presentation
Spanish Classes
Wisdom Walks
Rector's Discussion Group
Community Urgent Needs
Garden Angels
Book Club
Prayer List
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Visioning Process Check-In
The visioning team, chaired by Rebecca Waycott, will facilitate a meeting after church on Sunday, May 5 to discuss the current status of their work. All are welcome!
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Auditions start today for ages 10 and up! | |
Want to explore more about the Bible? Interested in learning more about the Christian faith? Then consider joining next year's EfM classes. For us, EfM stands for "Exploring Faith Matters", which is what we do on a weekly basis from September through May. For more information, contact Linda Bergerson, Mentor at lpbergerson@gmail.com or Judi Fuller at judiannef@msn.com. | |
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Highway 75 Clean-Up
Many thanks to the St. Thomas Road Warriors..Brian, Landon, Mary, Zeke, Ann, Daisy, Sheila, Mary, Stephen, Betsy, John, Mardi, Carolyn, Debbie, Arthur, Lynn, Liz, Rivers, Maunsel, Lise, Sandy, and all our Emmanuel friends. Job well done!
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In Case You Missed It...
Youth Pilgrimage Presentation
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Conversational Spanish classes with Sara Pettit take place on Tuesdays through the end of May. We meet from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All are welcome! | |
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Spring is here and it’s time to get outside!
The women of St. Thomas meet at the Sun Valley Post Office on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and walk to the Hemingway Memorial while sharing our ideas on the topic of the day, and whatever else strikes our fancy.
It’s a great way to get your steps in and deepen friendships. Put on your walking shoes and invite a friend!
Questions: Contact Mary Pat Gunderson at mgunder317@msn.com
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Jonah will resume the Rector's Discussion Group with a study of Diana Butler Bass' recent book Freeing Jesus.
The group meets via zoom on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. First session will be on Wednesday, May 8. If you are interested in participating, and/or would like a copy of the book please contact Stefanie (stefanie@stthomassv.org).
May 8th, Session 1
Chapter 1 - Friend
May 15th, Session 2
Chapter 2 - Teacher
May 22nd, Session 3
Chapter 3 - Savior
May 29th, Session 4
Chapter 4 - Lord
June 5th, Session 5
Chapter 5 – Way
June 12th, No Session
June 19th, Session 6
Chapter 6 - Presence
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Community Urgent Needs Fund
For many years St. Thomas has made small grants to people in our community who find themselves in “urgent need,” whether for a utility or medical bill, a month’s rent, or a car repair. These requests come to us from St. Luke’s, which screens the recipients. Payments are made directly to the utility, landlord or other creditor.
A few years ago, a young working mother was awarded one of these grants, and she came by the church office to pick up the check that would bring her rent current. As she was leaving the building I caught up with her and asked if I could give her a blessing. Tears sprang to her eyes as she nodded, and I said a prayer and blessed her and her children and sent her out feeling, I hope, a little bit lighter. I was so grateful for the generosity of this parish and this fund that allows us to extend the love of God well beyond our usual church community.
If you would like to make a gift to support this ministry, please write a check to St. Thomas and note “Community Urgent Needs” in the memo field. Thank you.
Kathleen+
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Spring is here! And we are excited to bring back the Garden Angels ministry at St Thomas!
Join other men and women on Thursday mornings at 9:00am starting May 9th to work together for an hour or so maintaining our beautiful garden beds in the front of the church. No garden experience necessary…just a smiling face! Iced tea and lemonade will be provided!
And no need to commit to every Thursday. Even if you could join us for one gathering this summer, it would be much appreciated.
If you are interested or have any questions, please email Margot Shuford at r_shufor@bellsouth.net or call 404-293-0237.
We’ll put together a schedule after we hear from folks. Thank you!
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Book Club
Our last meeting for the school year is May 13th at 1pm in the parish hall of St. Thomas. We will be discussing the best seller, The Women by Kristin Hannah. This book has received almost a full 5 star rating by Good Reads. Your Book Club Readers who have already read the book agreed you must be sure to have a box of tissues next to you as you read the book. A warning, the book may be hard to find. On Amazon the hardcover is available for $18.99, and you can download it for $14.99.
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Prayer List
Amanda, Loring, Tara, Bob, Tyler, Patrick, Laurie, Terry, Lisa, Evelyn, Mike, Tayt, Midge, Cindy, Anita, Judy, Sam, Luella, Kris, Lois, Molly, Blake, Myrna, Mary, Sally, Reuben, Brendan, Rachel, Jane, Alexandra, Aimee, Amy, Gunner, Anne, Jane, Anne, Barbara, Alyson, Marilyn, Susan, Sarah, Lynda, River Thomas, Jim, Jasmine, Hollie, Calder, Hewitt, Margaret, Philip, Mike, Brian, Barry, Lindy, John, Genevieve Mae, Arthur, the Price family, Page, Bill, Jane, Alexis, Kathryn, Michael, Andrew, Jennifer, Fiona, Wyatt, Karen, Horace, Glen, Vincent, Dana, Carolyn, Greet, Linda, John, David, John, Red, and Marty.
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