November 24 – 30, 2024
Meetings up and coming this week:
1. Mon. Nov. 25 – Belleville Choral Society – 6-9 pm
2. Tues. Nov. 26 – Stitchers & Knitters – 9 am – 12 noon
3. Tues. Nov. 26 -Communion at the Richmond – 3:30 pm
4. Tues. Nov. 26 – Youth Choir – 5:30 -7pm
5. Wed. Nov. 27- Piano lessons(loft) 6-7pm
6. Fri. Nov. 29 – Decorating church for Advent
Upcoming December Events:
1. December 1 – Job (Volunteer) Fair after the services
2. December 8 – Soup & Scone lunch after 10:30 am service
3. December 15 – Pageant at 10:30 am service
4. December 18 & 19 – Christmas Sharing (sorting & delivery)
5. December 24 – Christmas Eve services – 6:30 pm & 9 pm
6. December 29 – Christmas Lessons & Carols service
Coming events/ Activities
1. Flower Fund –Altar Guild members will be available after the church services on Nov. 24 & Dec. 8 to collect donations towards the flower fund. The donations will be used to buy flowers/plants for the church during the Advent/Christmas season in memory of your loved ones.
2. Mark Your Calendar- Sunday December 1st!!
Have you ever wondered how all the big and little tasks, that the busy staff at St. Thomas’ don’t have time to do? Well surprise, surprise they are done by volunteers.
Are you up for the challenge of becoming one of these volunteers?
On Sunday December 1st, at both the 8:00 and 10:30 am services, there will be tables set up with information on how you can help. Whether you have a couple hours a month or an occasional few hours, there is something for you to lend a hand in keeping St. Thomas’ the wonderful place you know.
Meet new people and learn new skills, join the team!
3. CHRISTMAS SHARING 2024
Carl and Linda are looking for someone to work along side of them this year with the goal of having someone take on the work of coordinating this wonderful outreach program in the future. They have coordinated it for a number of years and it is now time for others to come on board. Please consider this request and give them a call to see what is involved.
The Christmas Season will soon be here and once again the congregation of St. Thomas’ will be participating in the Christmas Sharing Program. 45 Families will have food and gifts for children delivered the week before Christmas through your generosity. Information on opportunities to help with these deliveries will be available early December.
For the past couple of years, the congregation has been asked to make monetary donations to this outreach program through their church offerings. This method has been successful and will be used again. By purchasing sales and bulk items we have been able to get better value for our money. Gifts for the children will also continue in this same method.
We ask that you consider making a donation in the near future. The cost of supplying food for this program has risen and we hope you will be able to give to the best of your ability. For additional information contact Linda or Carl Matchim 613-966-6790. Thank you for participating in this wonderful Outreach Program.
4. Soup & Scone Lunch – Dec. 8 after the 10:30 am service
There is a sign up sheet for volunteers beside the kitchen door, if you are able to help.
