St.

1THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH,

PHONE: 780-467-5730, EMAIL: sttomsherwoodpark@gmail.com, WEBSITE: sttomsherwoodpark.com A Mission Church of Jesus Christ Seek, Shape, Serve November 11th , 2012

Pentecost Worship
24th Sunday after Pentecost/Remembrance Day: : : Ruth 3: 1-5, 4: 13-17; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 8 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Maddie Urion/The Venerable Alan Perry; Lay Administrant : .Roger Cowles. 9 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Maddie Urion/The Venerable Alan Perry; Hospitality: Team 2; 1st Reader: Trish Downing; 2nd Reader: Jim Revill; Lay Reader: Tom Aylard; Lay Assistants: Michele Clapp & Trish Downing 11 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Maddie Urion/The Venerable Alan Perry; Hospitality; Greeters: Roland & Doreen Teape; Ushers: Sharon Marks & Richard Hanna; 1st Reader: Jean Parlby; 2nd Reader: Neil Assmus; Lay Reader: Judy Purkis; Lay Assistants: Dale Purkis & Neil Assmus; Server: 25th Sunday after Pentecost: 1 Samuel 1: 4-20; 1 Samuel 2: 1-10 (or Psalm 16); Hebrews 10: 11-14, (15-18), 19-25; Mark 13: 1-8.

Prayer
World Wide we PRAY for The Lusitanian Church Today, we remember in our prayers: Jenn, Michaela, (Portugal) The Rt. Rev. Fernando Soares. Amanda, David, Linda, Jocelyn, Nancy, Sydney, Hillary, Here at Home: Book Club, Extended Care Worship Jean, Tim, David, Sarah, Dale; Toni; Ed & Mae; Helen & Ministry, Prayer Ministry Team, Tapestry. Dave; Vera; Vic & Susan; Jill; Kate, and all those known to Specifically at Home we pray for Margaret Eldeiry, Roger the Lord alone. & Corrine Truman, and Dale & Judy Purkis. Flowers on the altar this morning are given to the Glory of God by Gene & Florence Miskiw in thanksgiving for 49 years of marriage and all the blessings we have received over the past year. 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. Mens crib every Monday 7-9 pm in the lower hall . Co-ed crib - every first Monday of the month. Come join us!

The deadline for the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany newsletter is NOVEMBER 18th. Please send all submissions to Lesley at herbel-h@telus.net

TURKEY SUPPER: Ardrossan United Church Annual Fall Turkey Supper will be held on Saturday, November 17th, 2012. Two sittings, 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm. . Tickets: Adults $15.00, Children 610 years: $7.00 under six free. Telephone for tickets: Eileen; 780-922-3175 Nursery opportunities: Please sign up in the foyer if you would be willing to help in the nursery in the coming weeks. See Marion Bulmer for more information. Nursery Cleaning: Saturday, Nov. 17th
from 10 am 12 pm, we need volunteers to help clean the nursery. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Please help with this important task.

If you need a nametag, please see Jean Aylard.

YOUTH GROUP FallSchedule.

Grade 5 & up! Join us at the church and have some fun! Bring a friend or 2 with you! All are Welcome! Nov. 14th NO YOUTH due to school November break. Nov. 21st Bible study & light supper Youth: Baking time for shut-ins. Yummy! (bring a Christmas baking tin) Nov. 28th Bible study Youth: Gingerbread House Night (families welcome, please sign up in foyer). Dec. 5th - Bible study Youth: Christmas Caroling all ages welcome! Dec. 12th Bible study Youth: Christmas movie night (bring a favorite snack to share) Dec. 19th Special Event Christmas Dinner at Kims. (bring a $5 gift for either girl or boy.)

Merry Christmas! Youth will resume on Jan. 9th.

Contact: Kim (780) 850-3190 Devon (780) 686-3384

Sunday School: Teachers are needed. If you are not ready to try teaching why not come down and be a helper. Please see the sign-up sheet in the foyer. For more information speak to Wacey & Shannon or contact the Church office.

Wonder: . Nov. 14th Lori Youngman from Fusion Faith and the arts. Join us at 6 pm for a light supper or at 7 to enjoy the speaker. Thanks!. .

Art Classes: Art Classes will be held in the lower hall @ 7:00 pm on Thursday evenings starting Oct. 4th and ending on Nov. 22, 2012. No past painting experience needed. The cost is $28/class canvas and art supplies are provided. Everyone is welcome..

West Edmonton Mall Water Park Tickets available for $7. Valid for Friday, Jan. 18th, 7:30 10:00 p.m. Proceeds support the Candora Society of Edmonton. See David Holehouse to purchase your tickets. Poinsettia Sale St. Thomas will be selling the poinsettia plants for Holy Trinity, Tofield again this year. Orders will be taken until Nov. 25 with the delivery date of Nov. 29. Pick up on Nov. 29th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Colors: white, red or pink. Cost - $13.00 ( 6 in.) $35.00 (10 in.) Please see Betty Hopfner or call her at 449-2476.
If youd like to purchase poinsettias for the church, please sign-up in the foyer.

This is our 11th year and we will be holding the dinner on Thursday, Nov. 29th at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $15.00. The chosen charity is the Kevin Campbell Camp Fund. The Canadian Tire money will be used to purchase paper products for Safe Place, the Sherwood Park Womens Shelter. Draw for a Carol Benson hanging and ready- made scone mix will be available for purchase that evening. So, come one, come all, for a fun and informative evening!
An evening with Steve Bell Sunday, December 9th, at Sherwood Park Alliance Church 7:30 p.m. Concert release of new Advent/Christmas album Keening for the Dawn More info re the artist and his music online at Stevebell.com Tickets are $15 advance ( available at Blessings and Inspirations, or through Ruth Heine if ordered by November 18th ) or $20 at the door.

Snowshovelling: Its that time of year again! Please sign up for this very important task. Sign-up sheet in the foyer. Thanks so much!
SENIOR LADIES LUNCH: The next Senior Ladies Lunch is November 20th at noon. We are looking for 5 - 6 volunteers to help cleanup or serve at this lunch. We also need 2 volunteers to pick up the lunch at Sal Comp. Please contact Kendra in the church office or put your name on the sign-up sheet in the foyer.

November 11 (Remembrance Day) Sunday Services 8,9, & 11 am November 14 Wonder No youth due to school break. November 15 art class November 17th nursery cleaning (10 -12) Cathedral Class with Steve London here at St. Thomas November 18th SundayService 8, 9, & 11 am

The Ladies Potpourri Christmas Charity Dinner: