St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Children, Youth & Family E-News
201 Sun Valley Rd. ~ Sun Valley, Idaho
(208) 726-5349 ext. 16 or 21

Sara Gorby ~ Director of Youth & Family Ministries, sgorby@stthomassv.org
Liz Hickey~ Director of Children's Ministries, lhickey@stthomassv.org
The hills are alive with the
first snow fall!

As we gaze out the window at the wonder that is winter, I thank God for my familly and friends who are most dear. They check in and support me always. I am thankful for a warm bed and hot meals. I am thankful for opportunities to gather safely in small groups while masked and distanced. I am grateful for the church and St. Thomas inparticular for being my spiritual home and oasis.


Huh...I am statements are so affirming. Jesus made some pretty bold I am statements. I encourage us all to do the same and be empowered by them.

+ Sara

  1. “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst” (John 6:35).
  2. “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life” (John 8:12).
  3. “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9).
  4. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep” (John 10:11).
  5. “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live” (John 11:25).
  6. “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6).
  7. “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser” (John 15:1).
Thank you generous hearts of St. Thomas for all the donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets!

Now we are on to the Christmas Giving Tree Wish List.
1. Click on the link below to see the online Giving Tree Wish List. 2. Sign up for a gift or two. 3. Purchase, wrap and label gift with who it is for and what the item is. 4. Drop off at the church office by Wednesday, December 16.
Next CYF Virtual Service
Children, Youth & Family
December 20, 2020
Angel Gabriel Appears to Mary

Are you interested in being part of this service in December?
Contact Sara, sgorby@stthomassv.org
For Children & Youth
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Sign-up Required
(limited to 8 young people)

+Mask up
+Gather on the Courtyard @ 9:30 am
+ Glorious Gathering with Liz & Sara includes prayer, check-in, faithfilled conversation, games or activities
+Return to the Labyrinth for Communion at 10:15 am
+Pick up at 10:30 am
DRESS FOR COLD WEATHER.



VIRTUAL SERVICE
November 15, 2020
Bishop Brian Delivers!
GODLY PLAY
Dydy Cleven shared the Godly Play Story last Sunday!
The Prophet Ezekiel


Join Liz Hickey for the
Godly Play Story
Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. on
St. Thomas Facebook Page

You can also find the Godly Play stories and other CYF videos under "SERVICES" on the St. Thomas website.
YOUNG PEOPLE
(6TH-12TH GRADE)
VOLUNTEER FOR
Ketchum Community Dinner Curbside
Wednesdays
5-6 pm
*Note: Pick-up 5:00-6:00 pm

+Help set-up, distribute meals & clean-up

+Earn Community Service Hours

+Sign-up with Sara, sgorby@stthomassv.org


Menu 11/18/2020:
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

In-Person Eucharists

Sundays at 9:30 am
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
Thursdays at 1:30 pm

Masked + Social Distanced

SISTER JOYST
WOMEN'S GATHERING RESUMES
via Zoom

Tuesdays, 9:00 am
45 minutes of quiet prayer




"And with all that is happening in our world it is so important to stop, pause, breath, and lean into God's loving arms."
Kathleen+
CONTACT INFORMATION

Sara Gorby
Cell: (208) 720-0824
Email: sgorby@stthomassv.org

Liz Hicky
Cell: (804) 564-6127
Email: lhickey@stthomassv.org

Fr. Jonah Kendall
Church: (208) 726-5349
Email: jkendall@stthomassv.org

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?