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ST. THOMAS’ LIFELINES VOLUME 24, NO. 8 AUGUST 2017
Dear St. Thomas Family,
I hope you are all having a good summer, and finding ways to relax and recreate. I have had some travel time
and some down time, and I have had some time to think about our common life as a parish. I hope that you
have found our time together over these last eight months to be enjoyable and beneficial as I have. My arrival
as rector, and part-time at that, is different for you as it is for me. I think it is going pretty well, and I hope you
think so, too. I am always willing to find time to talk about any concerns, needs or suggestions.
When I arrived at St. Thomas back at the end of November, it was the first Sunday of Advent, and I did my best
to adjust to the traditions of the parish while at the same time finishing up a semester with my “weekday job”
at the Governor’s school. The rest of the season was pretty busy as well, moving through the Christmas season,
Epiphany, and on to the season of Lent.
I was amazed during Lent how well the wonderful traditions of St. Thomas were expressed, beginning with Ash
Wednesday, which brought me back around to my first experience with you, exactly (at least liturgically) a year
earlier. Lent was amazing, I enjoyed our extra time together, considering our Christian faith, through the lens of
the Five Marks of Love/Mission. Then on to Holy Week and Easter, and the next thing we know, it’s summer.
Many of us have been traveling, or hosting visitors, or at least taking it easy this summer. As August comes, so
comes the beginning of a new school year, which somehow corresponds roughly to a new program year for the
church. This means it is time to start planning such things as Christian Formation, Worship, Outreach, and
Stewardship for the coming year. In the near future, you will be invited to help plan and to participate in these
programs.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, but also take a bit of time to consider how you might serve St. Thomas after
summer is through. I think we have a great future ahead of us. Your Vestry and I look forward to advancing the
ministry and mission of our parish to new heights and to the Glory of God and our Lord Jesus Christ!
Yours in Christ,
Mark
PS. As many of you know, I recently started a new job as Assistant Professor at Jefferson College of Health
Sciences. As a result, my weekly schedule is changing a bit. Starting August 9th, I am going to move the
weekday Eucharist back to 10:00 AM on Wednesdays (in agreement with the sign in front of the church). I will
continue to come in on Thursdays (4:30-6:30) as well.
O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times of refreshment and peace; and grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds, that our spirits may be opened to the goodness of your creation; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen. ~Prayers, BCP page 825
ST. THOMAS’ LIFELINES AUGUST 2017 PAGE 2
Macaroni & Cheese
1 (8oz.) pkg. macaroni, cooked, drained 1 (12oz.) can evaporated milk 1-1/2 c. milk 1 t. salt 1 c. medium cheddar cheese, grated 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated 2 eggs, beaten Pepper to taste Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced (optional)
Coat slow cooker liner with non stick spray. Combine all ingredients, stirring well. Pour into cooker. Place think slices of cheese on top, if desired. Set cooker on low and cook for 3-1/2 hours, without stirring. Makes 6 servings.
Submitted to the St. Thomas cookbook, “The Cooks Behind the Red Doors,” by Nancy Miller. Check out the cookbook in the library upstairs in the parish hall.
A Thank You
Mary Stuart and her family wish to thank everyone for their
prayers and presence, hugs, cards, food, and love
during this month. Surely our Church Family
knows the power of God’s love, expressed through us all, to
all of us.
Mary Stuart
There will be no Open Heart Yoga practices during the month of August.
Practices will resume Thursday, September 7th. If you would like to learn more about Open Heart Yoga,
contact Jennifer Miller our Open Heart Yoga leader.
From the Pledge Custodian Jenny Stalvey
Pledge contributions are at 94% through June 30th! Thank you to every one of you for keeping up with your pledge contributions. It helps us keep the church running without any gaps.
Mid-year pledge statements were sent out at the end of July. If you have any questions or concerns about your statement, please feel free to contact me at jenny@mugglemail.net or 540-818-5705. You can also reach me at the church office, mystthomasoffice@yahoo.com or 540-382-4365.
Thanks to all who contribute to the ministry and maintenance of St. Thomas!
St. Thomas' Chapter of the Daughters of the King will meet on Thursday, August 10th, at 10:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall. We welcome new members! For more details call Mary Stuart Cos-by (381-0374) or Kathy Pol-lard (381-0941).
How Does Our Garden Grow?
GLEANING COMMITTEE COMMUNITY GARDEN
The Community Garden set up by the Gleaning committee is doing very well. The green beans are climbing, the tomatoes are growing, and there have been several squash harvested already!
To learn more about the community garden, talk Joel Hagen or any of the Gleaning committee members.
The summer backyard bible study continues this month on the 9th and 23rd at the home of Charlie & Lynn Straub, 1917 Mud Pike Rd, Christiansburg.
Bring a dish to share and then join in the lively bible study following the potluck!
The August summer supper will also be hosted by Charlie & Lynn Straub. It will be Sunday, August
23rd. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the summer evening with the St. Thomas family!
ST. THOMAS’ LIFELINES AUGUST 2017 PAGE 3
AREA OF SERVICE
AUGUST 6 AUGUST 13 AUGUST 20 AUGUST 27
Acolyte Uche Okoronkwo Cameron Graham Akan Ndem
Crucifer Amara Okoronkwo Casey Graham Dara Ndem
Altar Guild Gail Leist
Bev Moulse Judy Koland
Altar Guild Member Judy Koland
Altar Guild Member Kathy Pollard Lynn Straub
Announcements Ann Alexander Lora Beeken Farrell Doss Scott Farmer
Chalice Bearer Carol Cummings Bill Kennan Jacquie Graham Mark Priest
Cleaning Crews Betty & Bill Kennan Lora Beeken
Danielle Bland Cindy Burnette
Jennifer & Mark Miller
Carol & Royal Cummings Gail Leist
Liz Swinfen
Coffee Hour Liz Swinfen Lora Beeken Judy Nichols
Cynthia Berthold Barbara Piersol
Lay Reader Joel Hagen Bridget Miller Mark Priest Ogechi Okoronkwo
Nursery Sarah Farmer Marie Painter
Natalie Miller Ogechi Okoronkwo
Macaela Richmeier Kelly Stalvey
Amara Okoronkwo Uche Okoronkwo
Ushers Bev & Greg Moulse Mark Miller
Judy Nichols Seth Richmeier
Jeff Pasciak Gwynn Polidoro
Sarah Farmer Scott Farmer
SERVERS FOR AUGUST 2017
BIRTHDAYS 2 Bayne Sandridge
Kelly Stalvey
Liz Swinfen
6 Carol Cummings
8 Mollie Straub 14 Royal Cummings
17 Cynthia Berthold
19 Janet Webster
24 Bridget Miller
28 Taylor Webster
ANNIVERSARIES
8 Graham & Liz Swinfen
12 Gail & Harvey Leist
14 Gwynn & Roger Polidoro
The first Sunday of every month is designated as FOOD BANK SUNDAY. The
next collection date is Sunday, August 6th. Help us fill the basket in the narthex
with non-perishable food items!
Remember to bring in fruit cups and granola bars for the Backpack Program!
September signup sheets are currently available for signups. The last day to sign up to serve in September is Tuesday, August 22nd.
Here’s where to sign up: http://stthomaschristiansburg.dioswva.org/
EMPTIES 4 CASH
Remember to bring in your used inkjet cartridges and put them in the box in the parish hall. A great way to get rid of used cartridges and raise a couple dollars for St. Thomas!
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Colossians 3:14
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St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church 103 East Main St.
Christiansburg, VA 24073 540-382-4365
mysthomasoffice@yahoo.com http://www.stthomaschristiansburg.dioswva.org/
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