Tidings St. Thomas Episcopal Church 315 Lindsey Street Reidsville, NC 27320 336-349-3511 October 2012 Bishop s Visit Bishop Curry will be visiting on Sunday, Oct. 7th. There will be one service at 10:00am. Photo courtesy of Tom Ham
ShrimpFest 2012 Photos courtesy of Tom Ham Lacy, the Mon. morning wake-up call! 2
Episcopal Day School Our first month of preschool has gone well and the children are getting into a routine and are already excited about working on the alphabet, numbers, colors and shapes. And they are doing great! In September, we had our first visit to the library for story time. We ll continue to go on a monthly basis during the school year. The children listen to a story, sing songs, watch a video book and get to pick out a book to bring back to the classroom for the month. ShrimpFest 2012 Shrimp Fest Once again lots of people like shrimp. We served 180 people and should clear around $2000. Thanks again to Carson & Sandra Dawson for getting the shrimp, all the people who prepared the shrimp for freezing, and then those great cooks who kept the shrimp coming all night. John & Johnsie Reynolds and Sam & Helen Thorn were great to bus tables and serve drinks all night. A special thanks goes to Heather Petersen who was willing to help organize this year s event. Our mum sale is in progress at press time. Thank you to all those who purchased mums and are turning in BoxTops for Education. Your support of these fund-raisers is truly appreciated as they are a big factor in helping us meet our annual expenses. We are looking forward to October and all the many fall activities that brings. Happy fall to all our friends at St. Thomas! Bishop s Visit Bishop Curry will be visiting on Sunday, Oct. 7th. There will be one service at 10:00am. ECW Morning Chapter Morning Chapter We will meet Tuesday, Oct. 9th at 10:30am in the Vestry Room. 3
Family Service Live Streamed Watch us Live! Sundays at 11:00 AM Family Service - Streamed Live each week on our Ustream channel: ustream.tv/channel/johnstr Or Watch us Later! Recording available the next day or any time on our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/stthomasreidsville Financial Talent Calling All Financial Talent In order to create a rotation of volunteers to assist with the financial duties of the church, we are seeking those with an eye for detail or financial background to help in the following areas; Counters, Finance Committee, Assistant Treasurer, and Treasurer. If you possess these skills, please call Melodie Watt at 336-280-5807 to discuss. Thank you for all you do for St. Thomas! Melodie Watt Office Hours 9:00-12:00 Monday-Thursday October are: Fill the Tub Please help us reach out to others in our community by donating nonperishable items for the Reidsville Outreach Center. Items needed for potatoes, carrots, sweet peas, mixed vegetables, pork & beans, coffee and soap. The blue tub is located in the narthex of the church. Thank you for your help with this vital ministry! 4
Happy 80th Fr. Nelson! Photo courtesy of Tom Ham On Saturday September 8, one day after his actual birthday, a number of St. Thomas members joined with friends and parishioners from across the area in surprising Fr. Nelson Hodgkins with an 80th birthday party. Sixty-three parishioners, friends and clergy gathered and somehow actually managed to completely surprise him. After greeting each one, Nelson blew out the 80 candles on his cake and John Bullock read a very nice letter of greetings and good wishes from Bishop Curry. During the afternoon, a slide show was projected with pictures from Nelson s childhood through the present. Nelson began his ministry in the Diocese of East Carolina serving, among other churches, St. Thomas (Bath), St. James the Fisherman (Shallotte), and Grace Episcopal (Whiteville). After relocating to Greensboro in the late 60 s, he has served St. Andrew s (Greensboro), St. Christopher s (High Point) twice, St. Paul s (Thomasville), St. Luke s (Eden) twice, St. Thomas (Reidsville), Trinity Church (Mount Airy), St. Paul s (Salisbury) and St. Elizabeth s (King). Because of the large territory he has covered, St. Andrew s (Greensboro) was chosen as the most central location to hold the party. Following the closing of St. Elizabeth s (King) earlier this year, Nelson still conducts occasional services at historic St. Phillip s (Germantown), has filled in at St. Paul s (Salisbury), and has also served some other Mount Airy area churches of various denominations. John Bullock 5
Vestry Highlights September 10, 2012 Meeting Vestry Members Absent: Melodie Watt The Rector convened the meeting at 7:00 with an opening prayer. Minutes from the August meeting were presented for approval. A motion was made by E. Pugh and seconded by A. Melchert to adopt minutes. The motion carried. Treasurer s Report: Treasurer s Report was approved as submitted. Stewardship Report: Bill Horsley gave an overview of the upcoming pledge campaign and the brochure that will be going out to all members, the theme is We Believe. Bill indicated the brochure will include the pledge card and also a place for individuals to select an area of service that interests them. Bill also discussed and was given approval by the vestry to initiate a program by which members can donate their old vehicle to St. Thomas, providing the vehicle has some value. Rector s Report: Rick reported on Bishop Curry s visit October 7th. He also reported confirmation classes will begin for youth on September 16th. He indicated there are seven youth in the class. the entrance above the door. They also inspected the other windows and found two in need of repair. Parker is contacting Lamb Studios for a second quote. Jr. Warden s Report: Jim McCloskey reported tile floor still needs repairing and is looking into obtaining new outdoor trash bins. Ministry Reports: Fellowship/Parrish Life: No Report Outreach: Laura Felts reported Bill Horsley will be calling an outreach meeting to discuss project ideas for fall. Christian Formation/Education: Jim McCloskey and Alex Melchert reported on material purchased for youth classes and discussed ideas for implementing existing and donated material. Announcements: The Vestry decided to incorporate the October meeting with the Bishop s visit therefore no separate meeting will be held in October. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm. Todd Walker Sr. Warden s Report: Parker reported the Laws Stained Glass came to measure and give estimate on window at 6
ECW The ECW met on September 16th. Suzanne Howard reported that there was a balance of $10,581.93 in the treasury. She also reported that they expected to clear $1800 on the yard sale and $2300 on the Shrimp Fest. Attendance at the September morning chapter meeting was very low. It was suggested that email reminders be sent out to ECW members reminding them of the meetings. Jeanne Horsley stated that she would share information about the spring retreat in Winston as soon as she received that information. The group voted to purchase or pay for the following; an earth box (cost $192), a small box used to store dirt for funerals, hymn numbers/phrases (cost $155), and maintenance for the large kitchen refrigerator. The refrigerator has not been professionally cleaned in quite a long time. There will be a reception following the Bishop s visit on October 7th. The committee will be calling ECW members about food items needed for the reception. Suzanne reminded the group that many hands are needed on the day of the Bazaar. Dot Shelton will make the tomato basil soup on Saturday October 13th and the beef soup on Saturday October 20th. Please plan to come help one or both days. St. Thomas will provide backpack food items for 32 students at South End Elementary again this year. Bazaar Please put Friday, Oct 26th on your calendar. If you did not receive your letter with assignments for the bazaar, please see Parker Graham, Suzanne Howard, or Elisabeth Pugh. If you need more luncheon or raffle tickets, there are extras in the office. If you would like to see the quilt, it is hanging up in the Parish House. Fall Bazaar - Friday October 26 7
St. Thomas Episcopal Church By-Laws There is no record of By-Laws having been written for St. Thomas and the Diocese prefers each Parish have By-Laws. Therefore, a set of By-Laws will need to be approved by the congregation at our General Meeting November 11th. They will then be sent to the Diocese for their approval. Please read these carefully and come to the General Meeting in November with comments or suggestions you would like to make. These By-Laws and explanations are posted on our web site. StThomasReidsville.org/bylaws.pdf Blessing of the Animals Sunday October 7 Blessing of the Animals 4:00 pm In the Columbarium 8
Attendance DATE SERVICE ATTENDANCE Tidings While-U-Wait Many thanks to the following businesses that have agreed to make our newsletter available in their waiting rooms: September 2 14th Sunday after Pentecost 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 13 39 Dynamic Fitness 156 N. Scales St. September 9 15th Sunday after Pentecost September 16 16th Sunday after Pentecost September 23 17th Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 9 67 15 55? 48 Chris Trent Freeway Automotive Dean Brown Shear Performance Decals of the Episcopal Shield are available in the Pipkin Parlor and in the church office. (Both adhesive and static cling types are available.) You can pick one up in the parlor and drop $1.00 into the offering with a note that it's for a decal or see Lou to purchase one during office hours. Total Revenue Pledge Report $ 9,556.32 Total Operations Expenses $ 18,569.27 Difference August 2012 - $ 9,012.95 Year To Date $ 103,912.10 $ 130,088.68 - $ 26,176.58 If you would like to participate, please contact the church office 349-3511 or our newsletter email: news@stthomasreidsville.org A Stephen Minister can be there for someone who's in the midst of a life challenge so they don't have to walk through the valley alone. When you re ready to talk, a Stephen Minister is ready to listen. 16 9
Who s Who Rector The Rev. Dr. Richard Rick Miles 349-3511, Ext. 102 rector@stthomasreidsville.org Organist & Choir Director Ed Spencer 349-3511, Ext. 104 music@stthomasreidsville.org Office Manager & Rector s Secretary Lou Ann Boaz 349-3511, Ext. 101 office@stthomasreidsville.org Nursery Coordinator Anne Rogers 342-0284 Sextons CHURCH STAFF: Carol Pruitt 349-3511 Diane Allen 349-3511 Episcopal Day School Administrator Jennifer Kimbro (2010-2011) LAY WORKERS: Youth Leader Tommy Thorn 616-0800 lthorn2@triad.rr.com Altar Guild Suzanne Howard 349-7046 Layreader & Chalice Bearer Coordinator Tom Ham 932-2212 tjhamiii@att.net Usher & Greeters Coordinator Steve Worth 349-7538 Librarian Susan Bullock 616-1029 susanhbullock@gmail.com Sunday School Superintendent Jim McCloskey 349-3354 jim_mccloskey@me.com ECW Anne Montaigne 349-9441 amontaigne@yahoo.com Dot Shelton 342-2433 irishbr@aol.com Men s Club Treasurer Melodie Watt 394-4247 Pledge Treasurer Steve Worth 349-7538 Webmaster John Bullock 616-1029 john@mygraphicdetails.com Parker Graham Senior Warden 349-1882 pgraham1@triad.rr.com Jim McCloskey Junior Warden 349-3354 jim_mccloskey@me.com Laura Felts 349-4554 minnielaura@bellsouth.net Vestry Chris Hicks 634-0314 christopher.m.hicks@gmail.com Alex Melchert 634-0912 amelchert1@aol.com Starr McHugh 342-3210 starrmchugh@yahoo.com Elisabeth Pugh 656-4664 framepros@aol.com Todd Walker 342-9632 ToddJon5@triad.rr.com Melodie Watt 394-4247 mwatt1@bellsouth.net 10
Happy 80th Fr. Nelson! Photos courtesy of Tom Ham Fr. Nelson with sons David (left) and Stephen (right) Hodgkins John Bullock reads birthday greetings from Bishop Curry
St. Thomas Episcopal Church 315 Lindsey Street Reidsville, NC 27320 Return Service Requested October 2012 Fall Bazaar & Luncheon Friday October 26 11 AM - 1:30PM Salad Bar - Soup - Sandwich - Dessert Bake Sale - Crafts Sale Raffle Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID Permit #19 Reidsville, NC