St. Thomas' Tidings
July 20, 2008 Bulletin
INVOCATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your people,
and kindle in us the fire of your love.
WE WELCOME all who enter these doors, especially those who enter for the first time or after a long absence. May this place be like home to you!
Join us today for coffee and refreshments in Parish Hall following the 9:30 Eucharist. Parishioners, please wear your name tags.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Office closed on Friday.
PEOPLE are available in the Chapel at Holy Communion to pray with you about any need or thanksgiving.
NURSERY CARE is available for pre-Sunday-School-age children. Please ask an usher for directions. Parents of infants are invited to use the chapel if privacy is desired during the worship service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Manette Pottle, Director of Children and Youth Ministries will be available every Sunday at 9 am to talk with parents and teachers.
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
Genesis 29:15-28
Psalm 128
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Bible Study every Wednesday at 11:00 am reviewing the next Sunday’s readings
COMPLINE Spread the word that July 27th at 8 p.m. is the next Compline service. Call Jane Schroeder for more information.
SUMMER HYMN SUGGESTIONS What hymn have we not sung recently that you are really craving? I will place a “Summer Hymn Suggestion Box” on the table in the sun room. Next to it will be a hymnal, paper and pencils to use to write your suggestions. I’m excited and curious to find out what you would like to sing! Jane Schroeder
SAINTS
July 22 St. Mary Magdalene, Jesus healed her of an evil spirit and she became one of the women who faithfully followed and ministered to him. She was one of the women who remained with him at his crucifixion and was the first to witness his resurrection. Jesus commanded her to go and tell the brethren of his resurrection, making her a true apostle.
July 24 Thomas a Kempis, a monk and best known as the author of The Imitation of Christ, a still popular book of devotions. Died in 1471.
July 25 St. James the Apostle, brother of John, and with him and Peter, was witness to Jesus’ Transfiguration and agony in the garden. He was also the first of the Apostles to be martyred for his faith.
July 26 The parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Joachim and Anne, are known only through a second century apocryphal gospel, The Nativity of Mary, whose stories are mostly derived from Old Testament prophecies.
EfM INFO Now is a good time to start thinking about enrolling in the Education for Ministry program, which starts up again in the fall. It is an adult Christian education seminar in Scripture, Church history, and theology. It is comprehensive, yet relaxed; it is open to all, and we have it right here at St. Thomas’. Brochures and information will be available in the Guild Room and parish office during the rest of the summer. Contact Rosalee Glass for more information at 236-0656 / 864-5146, or e-mail rosalee.glass@verizon.net; or tell Cindy in the parish office that you are interested.
EXPLORING THE SILENCE Centering prayer and Lectio Divina [a way to inwardly digest small portions of scripture], on Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. at St. Thomas’. For more info call Pam at 236-2421.
FOOD PANTRY BREAD PICK UP
St. Thomas’ Church is one of the five churches supporting the Camden Area Food Pantry. One way we show support is by picking up the Hanniford bread donation in Rockland. We are responsible for the pickup one month out of every five months. The pickup is required at 7:00am every Saturday and Sunday from the Rockland Hanniford and delivered to the Camden Area Food Pantry on Mt. Battie street. July is our turn and help is needed. If you would like to help with this very worthwhile outreach program, you can sign up on the table in the sunroom. Call Ted Panayotoff at 975-6337. Ted Panayotoff
SUMMER FAIR It’s almost here, only 20 more days! Saturday, August 9th 9-1 pm. We are in need of fashionable young ladies (this includes all the St. Thomas ladies) to help run some of our booths, especially Kay’s Boutique. This is a fun venture helping to set up and display sweaters, shirts, and hats. It’s always a popular spot. Also, gentlemen, we need you to man the booths, help with the set up and tear down—lots of manly chores. Do stop by the sun room during/after coffee today and we will find the perfect spot for you. Call Jean Harper 236-6805 or Ruth Tolman 236-0807 to sign up. The Fair Ladies
JEWELRY BOOTH In preparation for Summer Fair, the Jewelry Booth inventory needs to be replenished!! The jewelry committee will be most appreciative of donations of your past treasures such as beads, chains, bracelets, pins, earrings and watches, as well as jewelry boxes & cases. All contributions should be in a bag or a box well marked for the Summer Fair Jewelry Booth and delivered to the church office. Many thanks for your help in making our booth a continued success!!! Nancy Soderberg
BIBLICAL HERB GARDEN Have you noticed our biblical herb garden in the planters at the Wood St. entrance? This was the brainchild of many, including Stormy Bok, Manette Pottle and myself. Others, like Andrew Moran, have contributed herbs from their own gardens. Please feel free to use them! Take home a handful. The more we use them, the more abundantly they will grow. Jane Schroeder
“...and a little child shall lead them.” (Is. 11:6)
Is God calling you to a ministry with St. Thomas’ youth? We hope you will join us, as we are looking ahead to the fall Sunday School schedule, and beginning a new youth group. We have a great opportunity now at St. Thomas’ for all our adults and youth to grow together spiritually, closer to each other and closer to God, sharing our Christian formation, worship, and fellowship. Please consider how you might feel called to this joyful work, and contact me at 975-9835, by email to mbpottle@tidewater.net, or by leaving a note with Cindy in the parish office.
Manette Pottle
Children and Youth Ministries