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 17 , 2013

Lenten Worship
First Sunday in Lent: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11; Psalm 91: 102, 9-16; Romans 10: 8B-13; Luke 4: 1-13 8 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Stephen London; Lay Administrant : Betty Lucas. 9 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Keith Denman; Lay Reader Louis Kwantes; Hospitality: Team 3 ; 1st Reader: Brenda Saluk; 2nd Reader: Lesley Belcourt; Lay Assistants: Michele Clapp & Brenda Saluk. 11 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Keith Denman; Greeters: Roland & Doreen Teape; Ushers: Gene & Florence Miskiw; 1st Reader: Gerry Parlby; 2nd Reader: Pat Lawrence; Lay Reader: Jim Tyerman; Lay Administrants: Dale Purkis & Judy Purkis. Second Sunday in Lent: Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3: 17-4:1; Luke 13: 31-35

Prayer
Today, we remember in our prayers: Bonnie, Robert, World Wide PRAY for the church in Malakal - (Sudan) Michael & Tammy, Margaret, Nancy, Jenn, Michaela, The Rt Revd Hilary Garang Deng. Amanda, David, Nancy, Sydney, Hillary, Jean, Tim, Here at Home: Choir, Knit 1 2 3, Refugee Committee, Sarah, Dale, Toni, Ed & Mae, Helen & Dave, Vera, Vic & Vestry Susan, Jill, Kate and all those known to the Lord alone. Specifically at Home: We pray for Dale & Val Kruse, Kelly Swanson, Kim & Tyson Breitdreutz. Flowers on the altar this morning are given to the Glory of God. 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.
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+ Companions on the Way: One of the outreach efforts of the Strathcona County Ecumenical Mission is a group called Companions on the Way. The purpose of this group is to provide a day of community and entertainment for many seniors in the area living in long term care facilities. It is an annual event and the people who go to it enjoy the outing and the time very much. At St. Thomas we have been involved for several years with helping the other churches involved to plan and put on the day. This year the day is Tuesday, May 7. We are hoping to find one or two other people from St. Thomas to be on the planning committee who would join Pearl Newman. It is a fairly simple and straightforward commitment. There are a few meetings before hand as well as the day itself. In the future if you wanted to stay on, the planning takes place in the first part of the year. Please consider being a part of this community outreach ministry. If you are interested or have questions please contact Steve in the office.

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 Feb. 25th Sock night! 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

Purpose Driven Church: Join us as we study the scriptures to learn about the purpose of the church. Why are we a church? What are we supposed to do, to be? How do we do it? Come at 6 for a light supper and for some worship, then from 7-8:30 we will study, pray and discuss. Wednesdays from 6-8:30 February 27-March 20. Intro. To mission Course from Fresh Expressions: Mission shaped intro helps people to reconnect with the communities they are called to serve and to re-imagine the forms of church that are needed for the 21st century. It takes you on a creative and reflective journey looking at the need for new ways of being church. Wednesdays from 6-8:30 April 10- May 15. Love Changes Everything: Living with Passion to Change the World. Come hear Dr. Tony Campolo, one of North Americas most respected Christian Communicators. Sunday, March 17, 7:00 pm All Saints Anglican Cathedral, 10035103 Street, Edmonton. Admission is free. Email Maryann_Provencal@worldvision.ca with questions.

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.

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

Turkey Pies!!! 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. Family and friends are now able to order-- a limit of 10 pies per family. For further information, call Betty at 780-449-2476 or Linda at 780-467-6653. Annual General Meeting (AGM): The AGM will take place on Sunday, February 24, 2013. There will only be 2 services 8 am & 10 am, (meeting to follow). Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Sunday, Feb. 17th Sunday Services 8, 9 & 11 am Monday, Feb. 18th Womens Bible Study, Mens Crib Tuesday, Feb. 19th Ladies Potpourri and Vestry meeting at 7 pm Saturday, Feb. 23rd Make turkey pies 9 am Sunday, Feb. 24th Sunday Services 8 & 10 am AGM to follow 10 am service Please bring a sack lunch.