201 Sun Valley Rd. ~ Sun Valley, Idaho

(208) 726-5349 ext. 16

Sara Gorby ~ Director of Youth Ministries, sgorby@stthomassv.org

The Rev. M. Jonah Kendall ~ Rector & Children's Ministry, jkendall@stthomassv.org

ALL ARE WELCOME

At-A-Glance

• Lenten Reflection by Forward Day by Day ~ Today's Meditation

• Pilgrimage 2024 Update (High School Youth)

• Director of Youth Ministry Job Opportunity Opens @ St. Thomas

• Thursdays, 8:30-9:30, Mom's Gathering

• KCDC Cooking April 4 & Serving April 5

• Sunday Services ~ 8:00am & 9:30am ~ 9:30 service Sunday School, Nursery & Youth Group



• Lent, Holy Week & Easter Schedule

...A TIME TO REFLECT

TUESDAY, March 7   

PERPETUA AND FELICITY, Martyrs, 202

John 4:48-49 Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” The official said to him, “Sir, come down before my little boy dies.”

Jesus speaks broadly to the nation of Israel, to the angels of heaven that might listen and to the creatures of the earth that might notice. Unless you see something extraordinary, I will not have your attention. Unless you see a sign, you will not believe.

Jesus wants the people—as a whole, a nation—to believe in him as the way, the truth, the life, to recognize the fullness of life in him as that person of God. He also knows that they will not, and cannot, do so unless they witness a sign.

The poor father in this story just wants his son to live. He is not concerned about (what we call) the Christ Event, the fullness of deity contained in human form given for all of humanity. He wants his son to live. Perhaps Jesus picked this man (and his son) for a sign because of the palpable passion emanating from him, rather than the petty proof others required. The father lived from his heart, not his head. And the heart is a beat closer to God.

MOVING FORWARD: How often do you demand a sign from God?

PRAY for the Diocese of Rejaf (South Sudan)

Ps 61, 62 * 68:1-20(21-23)24-36 | Jeremiah 2:1-13 | Romans 1:16-25 | John 4:43-54

Pilgrimage 2024 Update!

Youth have been meeting regularly to prayerfully discern a Pilgrimage adventure for spring of 2024. Here is an update.

What has been accomplished:

• Fundraising Plan with matching donor
• February ~ Super Bowl Chili Fundraiser
• Research 12 locations
• Narrow down locations to 3
• Deep research of 3 locations
• Narrow down to 1 location
• Prepare presentation for Parents

What is coming up:

• Wednesday, March 8, Pilgrims presentation to Parents
• April TBA ~ Bingo Nite @ St. Thomas Fundraiser
• April 24 ~ Vestry Presentation for Approval
• May TBA ~ Presentation to the Parish

Job Listing: Director of Youth Ministries

Given the incredible success and growth of St. Thomas Playhouse, as of late spring/early summer, Sara Gorby will transition out of her role as the St. Thomas Director of Youth Ministries so that she can work full-time for Playhouse. This transition creates an incredible opportunity for Sara as well as for St. Thomas Playhouse and the youth ministry program of St. Thomas Church.

Director of Youth Ministry Position

In the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, our youth and family ministries of St. Thomas are in a rebuilding phase. While we have maintained a core group of families as well as welcomed several new families, we seek to reinvigorate our offerings to further encourage and attract more families to participate in the life, worship, and service of our congregation. With the recent growth of our St. Thomas Playhouse program and children’s choir, we recognize that we have incredible potential and that this is an exciting opportunity for St. Thomas. The Director of Youth Ministries we seek will help us reimagine and develop our parish youth program.

The Director of Youth Ministries will serve to provide an environment for youth at St. Thomas to know, love, and serve God and their neighbor, through Christian education, fellowship, worship, prayer, and service. The Director of Youth Ministries will work collaboratively with youth volunteers, parents, clergy, and staff, as well as the youth of the church. The position is part-time (15 hours a week). She or he will report to the Rector.

Please share this opportunity with anyone you think might be a good fit for us. And if you are interested please speak with our Rector, Jonah Kendall (Jkendall@stthomasssv.org).

St. Thomas

Moms Gathering!

Moms, give yourself a

spiritual time-out!

Gather in the beauty and calm of our sanctuary to light a candle, sit in silence, and breathe…go out refreshed and centered.

Thursday mornings through Lent, 8:30 – 9:00,

drop in when you can, leave when you must! 

KETCHUM COMMUNITY DINNER CURBSIDE

TEEN VOLUNTEERS WANTED

EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

Sign up with Sara, sgorby@stthomassv.org

Coming Up

Tues. April 4, 3:00-5:30 Cooking & Packaging

Wednesday, April 5, 4:45-6:15 Serving

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sara Gorby

Cell: (208) 720-0824

Email: sgorby@stthomassv.org

The Rev. Jonah Kendall

Church: (208) 726-5349 ext. 11

Email: jkendall@stthomassv.org

The Rev. Kathleen Bean

Cell: (415) 823-5378

Email: kbean@stthomassv.org



Judi Fuller

jfuller@stthomassv.org

Brett Moellenberg

brett@stthomassv.org

Joel Bejot

joel@stthomassv.org

WHAT DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED RIGHT NOW?

WHAT DO YOUR CHILDREN NEED RIGHT NOW?

WHAT DO YOU NEED, AS A PARENT, RIGHT NOW?

HOW CAN WE HELP?