THE EPISTLE:

June 15, 2023

Church Office Closed for National Holiday June 19

The Church Office will be closed June 19 for the National Holiday of Juneteenth. If you have any pastoral emergencies please call the Church or email Ranie at associate@stthomashuntsville.org.

June Silver Saints Movie Matinee

In June we will offer a continuation of the Chronicles of Narnia in the movie adaption of C. S. Lewis’ “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.” The magical experience continues through C. S. Lewis’ incredible story telling. This story is even better than the last one! Come join us in the St. Thomas Parish Hall at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 22.  

The Silver Saints Movie Matinee offers fun and fellowship with free movies. We offer snacks and beverages, and we will even pick you up and return you home if you wish. We have comfortable seating and a half-time break in the movie. Please bring your friends and ask people from our neighborhood. Call Jack or Becky Stokes at 256-881-4748. Please call 24 hours ahead if you will need a ride. Please come join us!

Join Us for Everybody's Pub Theology Next Thursday!

Sit down with Jeannie and Ranie Thursday, June 22nd, from 6-7:30 PM in a room just for us at PaPPo's Pizzaria, 7540 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, for great fellowship, good food, tasty drinks, and hearty discussion! We will discuss our experience of Sabbath-- taking rest as we understand it as God's intention for us as faithful disciples. What are your challenges of taking Sabbath? Does our culture help or hinder Text Jeannie and let her know you plan on joining us at 256-348-9918 or email Ranie at associate@stthomashuntsville.org.

Summer Adult Christian Formation this Sunday: RADICAL WELCOME Book Study

Join us on Sundays in June for the new Summer Adult Formation Book Study in Conference Room I, as we dive into a book that promises to take us on a "step by step journey of discovery into what radical welcome is and how it can work," Radical Welcome by Stephanie Spellers. "Stephanie offers us a blueprint for planned growth, change, and mission." Now, it is as important as ever for us here at St. Thomas to understand our unique identity in South Huntsville and how we are poised to engage with our growing neighborhood. You can purchase the book through the church for $20 on Amazon (please purchase the 15th Anniversary Revised Edition). If you have any questions email Ranie at HERE.

Join us every Sunday at 5pm for a "Come as you are" Holy Eucharist!

Every Sunday this summer, St. Thomas will continue to offer a more "Laid Back" worship service at 5pm in the Nave. Come join us for simple hymns from the Alleluia III hymnal, good sermons preached from the floor, Holy Communion, and (most Sundays) a simple dinner in the Parish Hall immediately following the Eucharist! Come as you are and invite a friend to join you for the 5pm Sunday Evening Holy Eucharist at St. Thomas.

Help Needed for Sunday Morning Refreshments



We need your help to keep the refreshments coming on Sundays following the 10:30 AM service. Please sign up for a Sunday to bring homemade cookies or store-bought sweet treats so that we can spend a few minutes gathering after worship. Please sign up using the poster in Information Hall. Thank you for helping us keep this vital part of our parish thriving!

COUNTDOWN TO CAMP COSMOS VBS!

Calling all Camp Cosmos VBS Volunteers! Join us on Tuesday, June 20 at 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall for fellowship, dinner, and a little prep work as we countdown for the launch of Camp Cosmos.  RSVP to our Children's Ministry Coordinator, Laura Beth Bestor, at children@stthomashuntsville.org.

And don't forget to pre-register rising pre-K through 5th graders for Camp Cosmos VBS which will be July 10-14, 9am-noon! Grandchildren, friends, and neighbors are welcome!  Register online by clicking this link. Paper registration forms are available in Information Hall.  

Habitat for Humanity Work Opportunities:

June 17th

Habitat for Humanity: on June 17th, we will raise the walls for these houses. The Hives Family and the Wade Family are really excited! Join us anytime from 8am until we are finished but no later than 3. Pray for good weather both days. Lunch will be served

on the 17th. Call Elouisa Stokes at 256-604-8669 for any information.

The Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas is open every Saturday!

The Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas kicked off on May 6th, and is now open from 8am to 12pm every Saturday all summer long through September 2nd!

And you can help! Sign up to volunteer for 'Set up' and 'Take down' any weekend in Information Hall.  Or, if you'd like to assist, call Kim Cantrell at (256)508-2363, and she will give you all the info.



Hope to see you at the Farmers Market THIS SATURDAY at St. Thomas!

Recycling is currently CARDBOARD only

Our recycling dumpster is now only available for cardboard. No paper, plastic bottles, etc. are allowed. There is a penalty fee that will be charged if ANYTHING is put in that dumpster that is not cardboard. At this time, please only place broken down cardboard boxes into the recycling dumpster. Thank you!

AT A GLANCE: June 8 - June 15

Golden Girls & Boys Luncheon and Final Mission Days in Honduras!

Fun Times at the Golden Girls and Boys Luncheon for 2023!

Phone: 256.880.0247

Email: StThomas@stthomashuntsville.org