St.

Thomas Newsletter
March 2011

FROM THE PULPIT

“According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a
foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care
how to build on it.” 1 Corinthians 3:10

In one of my recent sermons I mentioned that St. Paul is asking us to check our wiring and our
foundation every once in a while. Here is a checklist of questions to help...

1. Is faith in God a visible and essential part of your home and family?

2. Are decisions made in your home in such a manner as to recognize the will of God and respect
the rights of others?

3. Do you take time from work and play to spend time alone with your spouse?

4. How often do you place self above spouse and family?

5. Do you set a Christian example for your children/grandchildren OR tell them one thing and do
another?

6. Do you worship and attend Sunday school regularly with your family?

7. Do you let house guests interfere with your church schedule?

8. Do you always criticize the church and people at the church in front of the family?

9. Do you encourage everyone in the family to use their God given talents and abilities
to the fullest?

10. Is the foundation of your family the sure rock of Jesus Christ?

These questions are neither perfect nor comprehensive but they are at least a start for you to
continue checking your wiring and foundation this spring. Use the other tools of devotions, Bible
study, worship and serving to check up on your spiritual health.

Father Mike
 St. Thomas Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
March 1st Dana Riley March 16th Bo Loeffler March 18th Pam Bee
March 14 Amy Cantu March 17th Faith Bee March 27th Joan Loeffler

Anniversary
March 22nd Joseph & Donna Mitchell

Ministry Schedules

St. Thomas Lector Eucharistic Minister Ushers/Greeters Acolyte Accompanist

March 6th Bill Quayle Bill Quayle Debby Barnes McKenzie Stine Bonnie Daniels
March 13th David Barnes David Barnes Jeff & Joy Roth Bonnie Daniels
March 20th Donna Becker Donna Becker Debby Barnes Cooper Stine Meldene Roth
March 27th Bill Quayle Bill Quayle Mike & Nancy Mabee Julie Quayle

Dates to Remember

March 6th - Sunday Service time change March thru June 11:00 am

March 9th - Ash Wednesday – Service Times - St. Thomas - Noon / Peace Lutheran 7:00 pm

March 13th - Daylight Savings Time Begins – Turn your clock ahead one hour.

March 17th - ELMS “FREE” Community Meal – Come join us for a terrific dinner.
5:00 – 6:30 pm

March 25th - March Madness Dance – Grades 6 thru 12 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Adults are welcome to help chaperone

March 26th – ECW Organizational Meeting – Grace Church, Sandusky 10:00 am

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We pray for those who have died, and for those who mourn

Emmagene Belknap February 2, 2011

“May her soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace”

Funeral Service on June 11, 2011 @ 11:00 am

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St. Thomas Episcopal Church

214 East Second St.

Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

Contact information Sunday Scripture Readings

St. Thomas Episcopal Church Mar. 6th – Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2;

214 East Second Street 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
419-734-3404 Mar. 13th – Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7;
419-734-0334 Fax Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19;
st_thomas@cros.net e-mail Matthew 4:1-11
www.episcopalportclinton.com
Mar. 20th – Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121;
Service Time: Sunday 11:00 am Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17
March thru June 2011
Mar. 27th – Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95;
Fr. Mike Wiechers – Pastor Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
419-960-7052
wiechersmike@yahoo.com IN THE HOSPITAL
Office Hours: Please remember to call Fr. Mike if
Monday & Wednesday – Peace Lutheran someone is hospitalized.
9:30 -12:30 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday – St. Thomas
9:30 – 12:30 a.m.
Friday – Fr. Mike’s Day off