Announcements

 Regular Weekly Worship Services at 8:00 am and 10:15 am 

9:15 am Discipleship 365 for All Ages 

Lenten Sermon Series

From Dust to Life: A Lenten Journey of Truth, Trust, and Renewal

Lent invites us to slow down and tell the truth about our lives—where we are fractured, thirsty, blind, or worn thin—and to listen again for God’s voice calling us toward life. Using the Year A lectionary, this series traces a journey from the dust of our beginnings to the promise of resurrection, showing how God meets us in temptation, uncertainty, exposure, suffering, and even death itself. Each week draws a clear line between ancient Scripture and everyday life, helping us see how repentance, trust, and hope are not abstract ideas but lived realities as God reshapes us from the inside out.   See the entire series here.

Devotionals: Lenten, Weekly, Quarterly

All devotionals are available in the information rack at the back of the church, next to the mailboxes. We offer both weekly and quarterly devotionals, which are updated regularly. Lenten devotionals from Trinity Anglican Seminary are also available. These provide a daily reading based on a single Scripture passage, beginning on Ash Wednesday. Supplies are limited, so please be sure to take one home today. 

Building and Grounds Meeting (B. A. G.) March 1!

All who are interested in serving on the Building and Grounds Team are invited to meet with John Colaianne in the upstairs conference room after the late service on March 1. We hope to form volunteer teams to assist with the ongoing care and maintenance of the church facilities and grounds. If you are unable to attend but would like to participate, please let John know.  

Children’s Lenten Bible-thon:  Heroes of Bible

Join us for a special Children's Bible-thon to raise money for charity! Our kids will be reading Bible stories based on Heroes of the Bible and completing worksheets to support a good cause. You can help encourage our youth by donating per worksheet page or making a lump sum contribution. For any questions, please reach out to Maria Mehlhoff. We will be sharing updates on the kids' progress, and we expect that they will complete 5 worksheets each week throughout Lent. If you pledge 25 cents per page, your total pledge for one child will be less than $10. If ten children participate your donation would be $100. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of many. Thank you for supporting our young learners! Pledge sheets are on the table in the back of church.  

Community Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, March 28, 11 am

Join us for a day of joy and fun at the St. Thomas Community Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, March 28 at 11am! We have an exciting lineup of activities including crafts, snacks, and of course, the egg hunt! To make this event even more special, we invite you to sign up on the bulletin board in the parish hall to volunteer your time or donate "kid-friendly" cookies, snacks, and water. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase our church as a welcoming place for families and children. Be sure to invite friends to this community event--there are flyers on the table at the back of the church. If you would like to help with games, please see Cathy Schantz. If you have general questions, please see John Colaianne or Carol Bergstrom. 

Easter Egg Hunt Donations Due March 15

  We are accepting donations of wrapped candy and SMALL toys that will fit into small plastic Easter eggs. Please place donations in Carol’s office. Please make donations by March 15 as we will be filling eggs after church that day. Cash donations to help cover the cost of supplies can be made by check payable to “St. Thomas” and writing “Egg Hunt” in the memo line. 

Invitation to Join the St. Thomas Snow Removal Team

It’s that time again, and we will need help with sidewalk snow removal. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the parish hall. As a part of the St. Thomas Snow Removal Team, if it snows and accumulates more than an inch during your week, come to church as soon as you're able and shovel/salt the sidewalks and front steps. Thank you to everyone who has served and will serve our church family in this way. Your years of faithful service are much appreciated! Please see John Colaianne if you have questions.  

In Our Prayers we pray for...

THE DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER

2/22 Christ Our Hope Anglican Church (Natrona Heights) and The Rev. John Bailey (Karen)

3/1 Christ the Redeemer (Canonsburg) and The Rev. Eric Rodes (Beth), The Rev. Cody Ramer (Madison),  and The Rev. Nancy Cain McCombe (David).

3/8 Church of Our Saviour (Glenshaw) and The Rev. Joseph Martin (Heidi) and The Rev. Kathy Walzer 

ACNA CYCLE OF PRAYER 

2/22 The Anglican Province of South America: for The Most Rev. Brian Williams, Acting Primate.

3/1 The Diocese of Quincy and Bishop Alberto Morales.

3/8 The Anglican Diocese of the South: for Archbishop Foley Beach and his wife, Allison; and Bishop Frank Lyons and his wife, Shawnee

PRAY FOR THOSE ON OUR PARISH PRAYER LIST

Norma Snyder; Nancy Davidson; Bill Johnson; Joe Kosarik; Marissa Sharkey; Les and Gladys Carlyle; Claudia Dortenzo; Linda DeRoner;  Pete Mader; Debbie, Joseph and Ben Babcox; Kathy Mader; Cora; Dave and Betty Alchier; Richard and Mary Pat Martin; Woody; “T”; Nancy Davis; the Schantz Family; Cathy and Family; Mike; Kathy Mader; Tim; Diane Johnstone; Roseanne Fowler; Pete Pugliese; Meyer and Grant Families. 

PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY 

Chad D.; Mike B.; Mat B,; Ty W.; Stephen M.; Scott M.; Jesse W.; Chris R.; Heidi Jean; Richard; Omar; Todd; Brian; Sonja; Corey A.; Bene K.; Clifford M.; Jordan B.; Tristan Z.; Logan; Jackson S.; and Matthew D.;  Tristin;   Dakota; Caleb M.; Colton V.; Harley; Gabriel L.