St.

1THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH,

PHONE: 780-467-5730, EMAIL: stthomsherwoodpark@gmail.com, WEBSITE: sttomsherwoodpark.com A Mission Church of Jesus Christ Seek, Shape, Serve October 14, 2012

Pentecost Worship
20th Sunday after Pentecost: : Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Psalm 22: 1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10: 17-31 8 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Venerable Alan Perry; Lay Administrant : Roger Cowles 9 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Venerable Alan Perry; Hospitality: Team 2; 1st Reader: Alison deHaan; 2nd Reader: Lesley Belcourt; Lay Reader: Tom Aylard; Lay Assistants: Michele Clapp & Brenda Saluk 11 am Eucharist: Preaching: The Venerable Alan Perry; Hospitality; Greeters: Roland & Doreen Teape; Ushers: Gene & Florence Miskiw; 1st Reader: Neil Assmus; 2nd Reader: Marjorie Merz; Lay Reader: Judy Perkis; Lay Assistants: Neil Assmus & Dale Purkis; Server: 21st Sunday after Pentecost: Job 38: 1-7, (34-41); Psalm 104: 1-9, 24, 35c; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10: 35-45

Prayer
World Wide we PRAY for the Church in the Province of the Today, we remember in our prayers: Michaela, Amanda, West Indies, The Most Rev. & Hon Dr. John Holder, David, Linda, Jocelyn, Nancy, Sydney, Hillary, Jean, Tim, Archbishop of West Indies & Bishop of Barbados. David, Sarah, Dale; Toni; Ed & Mae; Helen & Dave; Vera; Here at Home we pray for the choir, Knit 1 2 3, Refugee Vic & Susan; Jill; Kate, and all those known to the Lord Committee, and Vestry. alone. Specifically at Home we pray for Barry & Vicki Clark, Dave & Helen Cleveley, Ron & Marjorie Coward. Flowers on the altar this morning are given to the Glory of God by Edith & Brian McClatchie in memory of their parents. You are invited to contribute to the flowers in the sanctuary by filling out the form in the foyer. Please place your $45.00 cheque clearly marked Flowers into the offertory plate.

Announcements
Office Hours: .Tues.: 8:30 2:30; Wed. 8:30 2:30; Fri.: 8:30 4:30. Tour of Grace: Bestselling author and speaker, Max Lucado, ( recently released book "Grace" ) will be joined by renowned worship artist Robin Mark ( "Jesus All for Jesus, Days of Elijah" and more ). DATE AND TIME: 7:30 pm on October 18th, 2012 LOCATION: Edmonton Expo Centre (Hall D), 7515 118 Avenue TICKETS: $12.50 General Admission, $20 At the Door (plus applicable fees and taxes) Contact Ruth Heine 780-462-3538 for more information about carpooling and ticket. Come on out for an unforgettable evening ! Calendars are available for purchase ($5) Mens crib Co-ed crib on Monday, October 15th. Ladies Potpourri October 23, 7 p.m.. Women of St. Thomas, you are invited to come, bring a guest, and enjoy a time of fellowship and dessert with a presentation by Krista Dowdeswell entitled Our Spiritual Grandmothers. Krista is a doctoral student in systematic theology at the University of Toronto and will share her research and insights into this important topic. Please sign up in the foyer if you wish to attend. Any questions? Contact Florence Miskiw at 467-5400 or Carolyn De Franceschi at 467-6116. Hope to see you there!

YOUTH GROUP FallSchedule.

Grade 5 & up! Join us at the church and have some fun! Bring a friend or 2 with you! All are Welcome

October 17 Pizza Planning & Games Night October 24 Grammy Night October 26-28 LYFE (Living Faith Youth Encounter) October 31 Halloween Night Family Event 5:30 6:00 light supper 6:00 6:30 pumpkin carving bring a pumpkin and cutting tools 6:30 8:00 Trick or Treating hot chocolate and games Contact: Kim (780) 850-3190 Devon (780) 686-3384

Art Classes: Art Classes will be held in the lower hall @ 7:00 pm on Thursday evenings starting Oct. 4th and ending on Nov. 22, 2012. No past painting experience needed. The cost is $28/class canvas and art supplies are provided. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday School: Teachers are needed. If you are not ready to try teaching why not come down and be a helper. Please see the sign-up sheet in the foyer. For more information speak to Wacey & Shannon or contact the Church office.
Break Forth Canada: January 25-27 at Shaw Conference Center Please join many of our staff and parishioners as we gather for a weekend of fellowship, fun and spiritual growth in many areas of personal renewal and ministry training. This weekend has always been a highlight of the year ! Registrations required preferably by Thanksgiving Sunday, October 7th (but absolute deadline is Oct. 14th). Contact Ruth Heine 780462-3538 for more information / brochures will be available soon in the foyer and online !

Photography Course Rick Erlendson, writer/photographer/photojournalist/teacher, will be offering a wonderful course on photography here in Sherwood Park, Nov. 3-4, 2012. To register, go to www.photocourse.biz. Sharing Our Faith - The Rev. Tim Chesterton will share his insights and experiences talking with others about Jesus Christ. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10am 3 pm at St. Matthias Anglican, 6210 188 St., Edmonton. Bring a bag lunch and a snack to share (if you wish). No charge; however, registration is required. You can register at admin@stmatthias.ab.ca or by calling (780)-487-0324. See Ruth Heine for more details. New Cathedral College Course The Rev. Stephen London will lead us in Discovering New Insights into the Love of God: Rethinking Christian Faith in the 20th Century. (note: this is a two-part course fall/spring). Fall Session: Saturday afternoons, 1-4 pm, Nov. 10- Dec. 8. Here at St. Thomas in the lower hall. To register for the above course, and for more information about cost/details, please call All Saints Cathedral College at (780) 4296379. For more information about the cathedral college, visit: www.allsaintscathedralcollege.com West Edmonton Mall Water Park Tickets available for $7. Valid for Friday, Jan. 18th, 7:30 10:00 p.m. Proceeds support the Candora Society of Edmonton. See David Holehouse to purchase your tickets.

Wonder: On October 17th, Maralyn Benay from Parents Empowering Parents, will speak to us. Come join us for dinner at 6 or come at 7 to hear our speaker.

Second Annual Bishops Youth Day Saturday, October 20 10 am 8 pm St. Matthews Anglican Church In St. Albert (125 Larose Drive) Cost: $10 All youth and their friends from grades 7-12 are welcome. Please RSVP to Sarah at 780-439-7344 or sarahkemp@edmonton.anglican.ca

October 14 8, 9 & 11 am October 21

Sunday Services Sunday Services 11 am 8,9, &