MARCH 13, 2024 Open Cupboard Food Pantry News:
A month ago a devastating fire destroyed our Open Cupboard food pantry location. They now have a temporary location, so please help if you are able.
Help us Fill the Sills at St. Thomas through the first week in April to help the Open Cupboard Food Pantry restock their inventory. We are seeking non-perishable items which will be delivered to their current temporary location at the High Bridge Reformed Church.
Note: Please check the expiration dates if cleaning out your pantry.
We are also still taking financial donations either in the offering plate or here on our website.
The best way to help right now will be through monetary donations and Shoprite gift cards. Please visit our website: https://www.opencupboardfoodpantry.org/how-to-donate/ to use our online portal. Or you can donate on this page by clicking on the button below and your donation will be forwarded to the Open Cupboard.
Eucharistic Minister Training Training will be held on Monday, April 29th 6-7 PM at St. Thomas’
Faith in Action event on Sunday May 5, 2024 Many faith communities in Flemington come together annually for a fellowship luncheon and then go out in the community and do several service projects. This is an opportunity to meet people of other faiths and celebrate one of the things we have in common, which is service to others. All ages welcome! We would like to join up with Calvary so when you sign up, please sign up for the making blankets service project.
When is it?
· Sunday, May 5, 2024 on Flemington Presbyterian Church’s Front Lawn (rain or shine)
· 10 East Main Street, Flemington
· Time: 12:30pm to @3:15pm
· Participants are asked to sign up for a service project via this Signup Genius Link: Faith in Action: Faith In Action May 2024 (signupgenius.com)
Faith communities that have confirmed participation for 2024:
Calvary Episcopalian, Flemington Baptist, Flemington Jewish Community Center, Flemington Presbyterian, Flemington United Methodist, Grace United Church of Christ and we hope more!!!!!
Current Service Projects:
· Good News Home for Women (yard work, general maintenance)
· Making Felt Tie-off blankets for those is need
· Making sandwiches/lunch for food pantries
· Trash pickup in Flemington
· For Kids: coloring pictures for refugee children
Schedule:
· 12:30 – 1:15pm will be a provided lunch with time to meet others (ShopRite asked to donate)
· Some service projects are on-site others are off-site
· Service projects will last about 2 hours give or take (1:15 - @3:15)
· At 1:15pm everyone will break into different service project groups and go spread the love!
Family Promise is so excited to share a fun upcoming event that will be a blast, while also supporting our families in need! They are hosting a Trivia Night at Lone Eagle Brewery on May 8th. Tickets are $40 and include refreshments plus beer tokens! If you're a trivia fan or just enjoy kicking back with a pint of beer, join us and know that you're supporting our community. We would love to see you there.
https://familypromisehc.charityproud.org/Donate/?cid=19918
Being Episcopalian 101 This series will continue on Sunday, May 19th with Father Eric Johnson presenting a comparison of Protestant Denominations.
PRAYER CHAIN A prayer chain is a group of people committed to praying for a specific reason or person for a pre-determined period of time. Typically, a prayer chain starts with one person who shares a prayer need with the group, then the request is passed along to the members of the group to pray over daily. Currently, prayer requests are given to our administrator, Cindy, and added to our prayers of the people on Sunday mornings. St. Thomas would once again like to have a prayer chain in place by May 1st. If you would like to join this prayer team, please speak with Linda Ubry, Katharine MacCornack or Michelle Wagner. Daily prayers from our members for people in difficult times are one of the most effective ways to do ministry beyond the walls of St. Thomas.
ST. THOMAS’ ALEXANDRIA, BY ROGER PRINCE Don't forget to order your copy of St. Thomas' history written by Roger Prince.