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 27th , 2013

Epiphany Worship

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany: Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a; Luke 4: 14-21. 8 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Chris Dowdeswell Lay Administrant : Roger Cowles. 9 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Chris Dowdeswell; Lay Reader David Holehouse; Hospitality: Team 4 ; 1st Reader: Trish Downing; 2nd Reader: Jean Revill; Lay Assistants: Trish Downing & Michele Clapp. 11 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Chris Dowdeswell; Greeters: Agnes & Michael Asghar; Ushers: Richard Hanna & Dale Purkis; 1st Reader: Judy Purkis; 2nd Reader: Marjorie Merz; Lay Reader: Jim Tyerman; Lay Administrants: Dale & Judy Purkis. th 4 Sunday after the Epiphany: Jeremiah 1: 4-10; Psalm 71: 1-6; 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13; Luke 4: 21-30

Prayer
Today, we remember in our prayers: Bonnie, Robert, World Wide PRAY for the church in Lokoja - (Lokoja, Michael & Tammy, Margaret, Nancy, Jenn, Michaela, Nigeria) The Most Revd Emmanuel Sokowamju Egbunu, Amanda, David, Nancy, Sydney, Hillary, Jean, Tim, bishop. Sarah, Dale, Toni, Ed & Mae, Helen & Dave, Vera, Vic & Here at Home: Altar Guild, Drama Ministry, Money Susan, Jill, Kate and all those known to the Lord alone. Counters, Stewardship Committee. Specifically at Home: We pray for Allison Pawliuk, Greg & Frances Johnson, and Brenda Whitlock. Flowers on the altar this morning are given to the Glory of God by Diane Duke in memory of Larry Duke, from Diane & family. 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! 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

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

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. 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 Creativity, Change and Conflict Wednesday, Jan. 30th at 7:30 pm at Holy Trinity Anglican, Edmonton. The Rev. Dr. Bill Kondrath will present a lecture and lead discussion on this topic. Questions? See Ruth Heine or the information by the side entrance for more details.

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

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.

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!

Sunday, Jan. 27th, 2013 Sunday Services 8, 9, & 11 am Wednesday, Jan. 30th AED training at 10:30 am Youth meeting at 5:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 2nd at 7 pm Court Whist Sunday, Feb. 3rd Sunday Services 8, 9, & 11 am AED training at 10:30 am