News and Events at the AECST...

THE SENIOR PARTNERS IN CHRIST
invites the church family and friends to join them in their Spring activities: Back by Popular Demand - Hunterdon Hills Theater Trip - Monday, June 10, 2013. For more information see Geraldine (215)842-0520, Vera - (610) 623-4376 or any Senior Partner member.

COMING SOON!
A revitalized Couples Ministry. Co-Chairs Solomon and Dr. Alice Bowman Cropper. Look for more information soon!

Library Company Highlights the American Republic's Black Founders in Online Exhibition
BLACK FOUNDERS: THE FREEE BLACK COMMUNITY IN THE EARLY REPUBLIC
examines the activities of newly-freed African Americans in the North as they struggled to forge organizations and institutions to promote their burgeoning communities and to attain equal rights in the face of slavery and racism. more...

RECTOR’S WISH LIST
You may have noticed the boarded up window on the front of the church. The window is in need of restoration. The cost will be over $25,000. Please consider making a donation toward this very important cause.

ANGELS IN MOTION DANCE MINISTRY
Calling all dancers and those with a desire to dance for the Lord. Our own Ashley Johnson heads this initiative. The dance group meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in joining should call Ashley (215 - 888-1522) or email her at ashley.n.johnson@gmail.com

CHANGE FOR TRAVEL
Please help the St. Thomas Girls' Friendly Society raise funds for their upcoming conventions: 2013 - National Assembly in Princeton, NJ.; 2014 - World Council in Wales, England. The girls will be taking donations after church on the 4th Sunday of each month. Your donations will help defray costs and will be greatly appreciated by our GFS members. Thank you. Nikki Simms.

NOW AVAILABLE!
Copies of the 50th Anniversary of Ordination of the Rev. Canon Jesse F. Anderson, Jr., Sunday, December 18, 2011, and The Celebration of 219 Years of Ministry of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Sunday November 20, 2011 are now available. Donation:$10 ea. Both are 2-disc DVD sets. For more information please contact the Church Office.

WANTED: SHEETS!
N ew or gently used single bed sheets for the Stenton Family Manor. Used sheets should be clean and in good shape. Please see Joan Hall or Julia Williams.

SHEPHERDING MINISTRY
The Shepherd’s Ministry of AECST is part of the church’s evangelism activities. Church members are needed to assist new members in their transition into the congregation and acclimation into the life of the church. If you are interested in being a part of this worthwhile ministry, please contact Frank Johnson at (215) 854-1777 or FrankJ2011@gmail.com

IT'S HERE! -ONLINE GIVING
Anyone who wishes to use a debit or credit card to pay their tithes is free to do so now through the church website. Just click the "Online Giving" button located on the left hand side of the navigation bar and follow the instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Deadra Cannon at accountingwarden@aecst.org
As always, you are free to send drafts through your bank.

CHOSEN 300 MINISTRIES...
Uniting The Body Of Christ To Reach The World!
Your Help Will Make A Difference
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BAPTISM INFORMATION
Applications are now being accepted for the Rite of Holy Baptism. Interested persons should contact Gail Harris (215) 477-6506 or Patty Ellison (215) 643-7223 for further information. Online information can be found at the following links:
Sacrament of Holy Baptism | Guild of the Christ Child | Baptism Application Form

ST. THOMAS MOVES TOWARD BECOMING A MORE BIBLE-CENTERED CHURCH
When was the last time that you read your Bible at home? To encourage more Bible use and familiarity, beginning in January, 2008, members are encouraged to bring their Bibles to worship each Sunday. During worship, members will be requested to use their Bibles, rather than the bulletin insert. To encourage use of the Bible at home and during the week, each Sunday, listed in the bulletin will be the lessons for the upcoming Sunday. During each week, it is hoped that members will prayerfully reflect upon the next Sunday's lessons. Consider giving a person a Bible for a Christmas gift this year.

Church School Newsletter
The Church School Newsletter is here! Please see our new Church School Newsletter for news about the Church School. Click to view current newsletter.

IN THE ARCHIVES...

May 31, 2009
St Thomas Celebrated Pentecost, Baptisms, and
The 125th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Tribune
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