St.

THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH,

PHONE: 780-467-5730, EMAIL: sttomsherwoodpark@gmail.com, WEBSITE: sttomsherwoodpark.com A Mission Church of Jesus Christ Seek, Shape, Serve January 20, 2013

Epiphany Worship

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany: Isaiah 62: 1-5; Psalm 36: 5-10; 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11; John 2: 1-11 8 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Chris Dowdeswell Lay Administrant : Alistair Hamlyn. 9 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Chris Dowdeswell; Lay Reader Tom Aylard; Hospitality: Team 3 ; 1st Reader: Brenda Saluk; 2nd Reader: Alison deHaan; Lay Assistants: Brenda Saluk & Michele Clapp. 11 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Chris Dowdeswell; Greeters: Gene & Florence Miskiw; Ushers: Laury Pedrick & Dale Purkis; 1st Reader: Rev. Bruce Aylard; 2nd Reader: Pat Lawrence; Lay Reader: Jim Tyerman; Lay Administrants: Judy Purkis & Roy Parker. rd 3 Sunday after the Epiphany: Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a; Luke 4: 14-21.

Prayer
World Wide PRAY for the church : Liberia - (West Today, we remember in our prayers: Bonnie, Robert, Africa) The Rt Revd Dr Jonathan Bau-Bau Bonaparte Hart . Michael & Tammy, Margaret, Nancy, Jenn, Michaela, Here at Home: Corporation, Senior Ladies, and Worship Amanda, David, Nancy, Sydney, Hillary, Jean, Tim, Ministries. Sarah, Dale, Toni, Ed & Mae, Helen & Dave, Vera, Vic & Specifically at Home: we pray for Ed & Gena Hopper; Susan, Jill, Kate and all those known to the Lord alone. Maxine Irwin; and Darik & Chris Johnson. 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. Occasional changes to normal schedule may occur. Please feel free to call the office to confirm that someone will be available to you. Thanks!

Snow shovelling: Its that time of year again! Please sign up for this very important task. Sign-up sheet in the foyer. Thanks so much!
Vital Church Planting Conference: The Diocese of Edmonton is very excited to be hosting our third Vital Church Conference, Being Disciples, February 5th-7th, 2013,at the Matrix Hotel. This conference aims to gather Christian leaders throughout western Canada to learn from each others ministries and from the experience of innovators in mission and discipleship in the Church. The conference will be led by Bishop Graham Cray, Archbishops' Missioner and Team Leader of Fresh Expressions UK; James Penner, head of James Penner & Associates Empowering Youth; and Terry LeBlanc, co-chair and founder of My People International. 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. A highlight of the conference will be a time for ministry sharing, a kind of trade show that will give us the opportunity to meet and interact with Christian leaders engaged in innovative ministries. 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! January 23rd : Millennium Place. 6:30 8:30 Meet at the main front doors at 6:30. Your choice: swimming or dodge ball or both! Bring $$ for admission and snack and as always bring a friend! 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

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

Court Whist Saturday, Feb. 2nd from 7-10 pm. Everyone welcome. No experience required!

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.

Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 Sunday services 8, 9, & 11 am Monday, Jan. 21st Womens Bible Study, Mens Crib Wednesday, Jan. 23rd Romeos & Cleos 8-9:30 Youth/Bible Study Sunday, Jan. 27th, 2013 Sunday Services 8, 9, & 11 am

Please join us for the hour of prayer at St. Thomas on Wednesdays from 1:30 2:30 pm. Hope to see you there!
Visit us on facebook at www.facebook.com/sttomsherwoodpark. Ladies Potpourri See the sign-up sheet in the foyer to join us in forming the 2013 St. Thomas Ladies Potpourri group. Thanks! AED Training If you signed up for the AED certification, we would like you to attend one of the following training sessions: Wednesday morning, Jan. 30th at 10:30 or Sunday morning, Feb. 3rd @10:30 (this will take place between the services). The training will consist of viewing a video approximately 15 mins. in length. Please let the office know what day you can come or set up another time to view the video. Thank you The deadline for submissions to the Easter newsletter is Sunday, March 10th. Please email submissions to Lesley at herbel-h@telus.net