St.

THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH,

PHONE: 780-467-5730, EMAIL: sttomsherwoodpark@gmail.com, WEBSITE: sttomsherwoodpark.com A Mission Church of Jesus Christ Seek, Shape, Serve February 3 , 2013

Epiphany Worship

4th Sunday after the Epiphany: Jeremiah 1: 4-10; Psalm 71: 1-6; 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13; Luke 4: 21-30 8 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Stephen London; Lay Administrant : Alastair Hamlyn 9 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Stephen London/The Rev. Chris Dowdeswell; Lay Reader David Holehouse; Hospitality: Team 1 ; 1st Reader: Alison deHaan; 2nd Reader: Trish Downing; Lay Assistants: Trish Downing & Brenda Saluk. 11 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Stephen London/The Rev. Chris Dowdeswell; Greeters: Gene & Florence Miskiw; Ushers: Laury Pedrick & Craig Dobson; 1st Reader: Neil Assmus; 2nd Reader: Jean Parlby; Lay Reader: Roy Parker; Lay Administrants: Neil Assmus & Jim Tyerman. Last Sunday after the Epiphany/The Transfiguration of the Lord: Exodus 34: 29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9: 28-36 (37-43a)

Prayer
Today, we remember in our prayers: Bonnie, Robert, World Wide PRAY for the church in Lui - (Sudan) The Michael & Tammy, Margaret, Nancy, Jenn, Michaela, Rt Revd Stephen Dokolo Ismail. Amanda, David, Nancy, Sydney, Hillary, Jean, Tim, Here at Home: Book Club, Extended Care Worship Sarah, Dale, Toni, Ed & Mae, Helen & Dave, Vera, Vic & Ministry, Prayer Ministry Team, Tapestry. Susan, Jill, Kate and all those known to the Lord alone. Specifically at Home: We pray for Brian & Elizabeth Jolly, Gulshair & Neshaw Khan, and Bill Whittall. Flowers on the altar this morning are given to the Glory of God by Beverley & Jim Brown in memory of Frank & Margaret Hoskin, parents of Beverley. 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. Occasional changes to normal schedule may occur. Please feel free to call the office to confirm that someone will be available to you. Thanks!
Congregational Worship Meetings: Now that I have been with you for almost two months, I think that I have a feel for the basic worship life of the congregation. One of the great things about St. Thomas has been the fact that it has three unique services that approach the worship of God in different ways. What would be helpful to me would be to have some general conversations about the services as they are now and what we are happy with and what we would like to expand upon. Even if everything stays exactly the same, it is a worthwhile exercise to review periodically what we are doing, but it is important to include all voices. My proposal therefore is to have three separate service meetings on Sunday, March 3rd, after the individual services. In other words, the 8am service will meet after the 8am service to have a general discussion about the service. The same for the 9 and the 11am in the Teape room. At the AGM, I will have questions for each service to consider for the meetings to help guide our discussions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email me. Blessings, Steve+ Vital Church Planting Conference: Being Disciples, February 5th-7th, 2013,at the Matrix Hotel. The purpose of the conference is not only to learn from speakers, but to worship together and encourage, inspire, and support one another in our own mission of being and making disciples.. For more information please see the website: www.edmonton.anglican.org/vital-church

YOUTH GROUP Winter Schedule. Grade 5 & up! Join us at the church and have some fun! Bring a friend or 2 with you! All are Welcome! YOUTH. Each week a new adventure! 5:30-6:30. BIBLE STUDY and light supper 6:30-8:30. YOUTH All youth are welcome to come to both or just one wherever their heart leads them! Contact: Kim (780) 850-3190 Devon (780) 686-3384

"Daytrippers Update for Spring/Summer 2013" For everyone interested in some daytime exploring (and perhaps eating) please pick up the details on a handout for 3 outings planned for spring/summer 2013. They are on the "Usher's Counter" as you enter the church, and a sign-up list is on the Event Board for another trip to Ernest's Restaurant at NAIT's School of Hospitality for Friday, March 15, 2013. For further information, please contact Linda Cutler at 467-5254.

YC 2013: May 24-26th $140. Tickets will be purchased

MARCH 1st! Please bring cash or cheque to hold your spot starting Feb. 6th. LAST DAY TO PAY FOR YOUR SPOT WITH A CHEQUE IS FEB. 13TH. LAST DAY TO PAY FOR YOUR SPOT WITH CASH IS FEB. 24, SUNDAY.

February 10th is the next Soupd Up Sunday night service. If you can assist by bringing soup or helping with that part of the evening, please call Cheri at 780-467-1279.
Meals on Wheels/Sherwood Park is requesting volunteers to deliver meals to housebound people in Sherwood Park on alternate Fridays. If interested, please contact Reta at 780-464-6005

Visit us on facebook at www.facebook.com/sttomsherwoodpark. AED Training Today at 10:30! The deadline for submissions to the Easter newsletter is Sunday, March 10th. Please email submissions to Lesley at herbel-h@telus.net

The Senior Ladies Valentines Day Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12th at 11:45 am. If you are able to help with the luncheon, please see the sign-up sheet in the foyer. Thanks! Estate Planning Seminar FREE! Thursday, Feb. 7th at 11 am or 5 pm at the Executive Royal Inn (10010 178 St.). Presenters: a lawyer, financial planner and a funeral director. A free meal is included; no sales or solicitation will occur. RSVP required: Register online at www.connellymckinley.com or call 780-422-2222 (Mon. Fri.). COME AND JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE SHROVE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2013 TIME 5:00- 7:00 PM ADMISSION - $5.00 PER PERSON $10.00 PER FAMILY
TO HELP COVER THE COST OF THE FOOD A DONATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. PLEASE CONTACT BETTY HOPFNER AT 780.449.2476 OR EMAIL BETTYHOPFNER@SHAW.CA

Turkey Pies!!! Dates: Feb. 9th & Feb. 23rd 9:00 am Its that time of year that you have all been waiting for the making of the turkey pies!! The sign-up sheet for volunteers and the ordering of the pies is in the foyer. We are offering the pies to the congregation first through Feb. 3rd. Family and friends will then be able to order. A limit of 10 pies per family. For further information, call Betty at 780449-2476 or Linda at 780-467-6653.
An n ual Ge n e r al Mee t in g (AGM): Th e AGM w ill t ake p lace on Sun d ay , Fe b r uar y 2 4 , 20 1 3 . Th e r e w ill on ly be 2 se r v ice s 8 am & 1 0 am , (m ee t in g t o f ollow ). Br in g a b ag lunch . Cof f e e an d t e a w ill be p r ov id e d .

The Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7 pm on February 13th.

Sunday, Feb. 3rd Sunday Services 8, 9, & 11 am AED training at 10:30 am Monday, Feb. 4 Mens crib/Tapestry Tuesday, Feb. 5 Vital Church Conf. begins/ Corporation Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 6 Vital Church Conf./ Youth Group Thursday, Feb. 7 Choir practice Saturday, Feb. 9 Making turkey pot pies Lower hall 9am 5 pm Sunday, Feb. 10th Sunday Services 8, 9, & 11 am