The “Little” Lamplighter

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Website:  saintthomasthomasville.org

Email:  stthomas@rose.net

229-226-5145

216 Remington Ave.     Thomasville, GA

The Rt. Rev. Henry I Louttit, Jr., Bishop – The Rt. Rev. Rodney Michel, Assisting Bishop – The Rev. Judy Jones, Rector

Announcements for the week of

August 17, 2008

Did you know that there is a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group in our community?  MOPS is open to all moms with kids ages birth – kindergarten.  We provide support, encouragement, and fellowship during these  fun and often exhausting years of parenting preschoolers.  MOPS meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Thomasville First United Methodist Church.  There will be a party on August 28^th to kick off the new season.  A nursery is provided.  Contact Lindsay East at 403-1411 or Stephanie Hiers 226-1485 for more information.

Calendar of Events

Sunday 10:00   Holy Eucharist.  Come worship with us.  Nursery provided.

                        Children’s Chapel (Children join parents in Church at the Peace)

            11:00   Coffee hour.  Come visit with us

              5:00   Celebration of the Covenant between the people of St. Thomas and The Reverend                                            Judy Jones – Reception to follow

Tuesday           5:30     Holy Eucharist

Worship for Sunday, August 17, 2008

Readings

First Reading                Genesis 45:1-15

Psalm                           133

Second Reading           Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

Gospel                         Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28

Lay Ministers

Lay Eucharistic Ministers                      David Hutchings

Lector                                                  David Hutchings

Intercessor                                           Nancy Byars

Acolytes                                               Caroline Fresoli

Ushers                                                  Neal Bonn, Debbie and Mike Gaskins

Altar Flowers

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by Emily and Mike Pozo in memory of her father, Stephen Lee Eckels and in thanksgiving for Reverend Judy.

Other Announcements

Prayer requests:  At the entrance to the church is a stand with a book for prayer requests which are read during the Prayers of the People.  Names may be added for such intentions as:  illness, safety in travels other concerns.  Remember this week:  Houston Flautt, Nancy and Billy Byars who are celebrating their birthdays or anniversaries this week.  Remember to pray for those sick or in need, especially:  Peggy Bochkay, Sherlyn Gatto, Mary Kunftman, Betty Theobald, Hettie Love Garnett. 

Cursillos in Georgia Leadership Training Event – Honey Creek Episcopal Conference Center – September 5 and 6, 2008 – 5:00 p.m. Friday – 3:00 p.m. Saturday.  This leadership event is designed to prepare Cursillistas to assume leadership roles for a Cursillo weekend.  Join your fellow Cursillistas for an unusual opportunity for leadership training blended with fun and fellowship.  More information is provided in this Sunday’s bulletin.

Information from Wardens, Treasurer, Stewardship Chair, etc.

Rector’s Note

IN THE NEWS

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ST. THOMAS’ OUTREACH

These are groups which we support in our community and in the world.

            Halcyon Home

            Thomas Co. Food Bank

            Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

            Overeaters Anonymous meetings

            Father Juan Marentes in Peru

            Episcopal Relief and Development

            Vacation Bible School

            Clothes Closet

VESTRY MEMBERS

Lucy Bowen, Sr. Warden                     226-0064

Lawrence Benson, Jr. Warden             226-0787

Caroline Fresoli                                    227-9237

David Hutchings                                   226-0572

Gene Price                                           228-1272

John Wood                                          228-6219

Jerry Henderson, Treasurer                   227-0150

CHURCH STAFF

Nancy Benson, Day School Director

Leigh Norman, Secretary

Anna Pistelli, Children’s Formation Program Director

Carol Turley, Organist

Phil Turley, Choirmaster

The “Little” Lamplighter

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Website:  saintthomasthomasville.org

Email:  stthomas@rose.net

229-226-5145

The “Little” Lamplighter

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Website:  saintthomasthomasville.org

Email:  stthomas@rose.net

229-226-5145

216 Remington Ave.     Thomasville, GA

The Rt. Rev. Henry I Louttit, Jr., Bishop – The Rt. Rev. Rodney Michel, Assisting Bishop – The Rev. Judy Jones, Interim Rector

Announcements for the week of

March 23, 2008

Security in the Church

The Vestry voted some time back to institute some security measures for the safety of our children.  Sadly, this is the norm in most churches who feel it is necessary.  We are beginning to lock all outside doors after the service begins except for the main entrance.  The bathrooms down from the office will be open.  If you are a little late, please don’t be offended if you have to walk around to come into the church.  We feel that the way our church is laid out it is important that we have this security in place for the peace of mind of parents and others.

Save a Life – A Simple Test

Do you know the signs to look for when someone may be having a stroke?  In a few short minutes look for these signs:

            1.         Have the person smile and stick out their tongue.  If they can’t smile and stick out their                           tongue evenly, note it.

            2.         Have the person raise their arms.  If unable to do so, note it.

            3.         Have the person repeat a simple sentence.  If unable to speak and repeat clearly, note it.

Call 911 – quickly and describe the symptoms.  You could save a life.  The first 3 hours is critical for treatment and reversal of the damage.

Calendar of Events

Sunday   8:30   Easter Breakfast

                          9:00   Adult Sunday School

                          9:15   Choir Practice

                        10:00   Holy Eucharist.  Come worship with us.  Nursery provided.

                                    Children’s Chapel (Children join parents in Church at the Peace)

                        11:00   Coffee hour.  Come visit with us

                        11:30   Choir Practice

Tuesday          5:30     Holy Eucharist

Wednesday      6:00     Family Supper

                        6:30     Lenten Series

                                    Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for children ages 3-12

Worship for Sunday, March 16, 2008

Readings

Old Testament              Acts 10:34-43

Psalm                           118:1-2, 14-24

New Testament            Colossians 3:1-4

Gospel                         John 20:1-18

Lay Ministers

Lay Eucharistic Ministers                      Beth and Gene Price

Lector                                                  Blair Dickinson

Intercessor                                           Beth Price

Acolytes                                               John Wood, Neal Bonn, Anthony Pistelli, Anna Arnold

Ushers                                                  Bettye and Jerry Henderson, Janiz and Vernon Arnold

Altar Guild                                            Janet Hutchings (chair); Susan Jobson Nita Dickey

Counters                                             

Vestry Person of the Day                      Lucy Bowen                

Coffee hour                                         

Other Announcements

Prayer requests:  At the entrance to the church is a stand with a book for prayer requests which are read during the Prayers of the People.  Names may be added for such intentions as:  illness, safety in travel other concerns. 

White Elephant Sale – We are in need of small boxes for the White Elephant sale for everyone to carry their purchased items out.  If you have any to donate, please bring them to the church office.  Also, if you are interested in selling items in the 50/50 sale, you must see Woody Horwell to get special tags to be placed on your items.  Items MUST have the tags on them in order to help us keep up with what has been sold through the 50/50! 

ECW Luncheon – Our ECW Meeting will be Tuesday, March 25^th with Nancy Smith and Joy Gainous from the Cardiac Department of the hospital.  As part of the program, blood pressure screenings will be available prior to the lunch.  The screenings will begin at 11:30.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Coffee hour – Volunteers are needed to set up a rotating schedule of teams for coffee hour host/hostess.  A new sign-up sheet is hanging in the narthex for April.  We hope to start the new teams in May.  If you are interested in being on one of the teams, please see Woody Horwell.

Information from Wardens, Treasurer, Stewardship Chair, etc.

Rector’s Note

Blessed Easter!  Happy Spring!

Hope you will be able to join us for our special services.

Please remember in your prayers:

Marijean Eilers on the loss of her son

Carol Kelso on the loss of her brother

Theo Titus who is gravely ill

Next Sunday, during the Holy Eucharist, we will once again have a Service for Healing.

IN THE NEWS

ST. THOMAS’ OUTREACH

These are groups which we support in our community and in the world.

            Halcyon Home

            Thomas Co. Food Bank

            Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

            Overeaters Anonymous meetings

            Father Juan Marentes in Peru

            Episcopal Relief and Development

            Vacation Bible School

            Clothes Closet

VESTRY MEMBERS

Lucy Bowen, Sr. Warden                     226-0064

Lawrence Benson, Jr. Warden              226-0787

Caroline Fresoli                                    227-9237

David Hutchings                                   226-0572

Gene Price                                           228-1272

John Wood                                          228-6219

Jerry Henderson, Treasurer                   227-0150

CHURCH STAFF

Nancy Benson, Day School Director

Lisa Lovejoy, Sexton

Leigh Norman, Secretary

Anna Pistelli, Children’s Formation Program Director

Carol Turley, Organist

Phil Turley, Choirmaster