News and Events at the AECST...

HEALTHY STUFF!
The Absalom Jones Day School (AJDS) Fund-raising Committee will be selling Organo Gold Healthy Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate in the Great Hall immediately following service. We will also have special gift mugs and baskets for sale, just in time for your holiday gift giving. Thank you for supporting the fund-raising efforts of the AJDS. For product information see www.organogold.com See any AJDS Board member or Robin Lynch if you have any questions.

END OF YEAR ANNUAL REPORTS!
It’s that time again. Time for all guilds/organizations and ministries to send in their yearly reports for inclusion in the Annual Meeting Report Booklet, February 25, 2012, 10 a.m. Deadline: January 29, 2012. Please see Bernadette Wyche.

LINE DANCING
Learn the latest Line Dances, Bop, Cha-Cha, Salsa, and other popular dances.
Every Monday evening... (Exceptions: NO CLASSES ON HOLIDAYS..OR IN-CLIMATE WEATHER, when the Church will be closed.)
Donation: $6.00 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Instructors: Tina Richardson and Otis
For more information contact: Cathy Stafford (215) 597-1422 or Betty Stanley

THE HERITAGE MURALS at The AECST
Robert C. Moore, Artist. Available now in Note Card Format is a limited addition of Murals 1 and 2. Donation: $15. Per packet of 10, which includes cards and envelopes.
Visit the AECST Historical Society table in the Great Hall after church. Coming this year murals 3, 4 5 and 6.

CHARITABLE GIFT DONATIONS NEEDED
As you are going thru your gifts please remember the Men's Ministry and Fellowship's Mardi Gras Cabaret. Last year your contribution to the Silent Auction with items such as theatre tickets, mini-vacations, Box seats, autographed items, gift cards, paintings and other various merchandise allowed the Men's Ministry to provide support to such worthy ministries as our AECST/CHOSEN 300 Homeless Outreach, The Boy Scouts, and the Tree of Life's children's gift fund. Any gift will help, as various price points allows everyone to participate. Your purchase of tickets for yourself and others also supports these charitable efforts. Please contact Tim Barksdale (215) 868-6766 or Timothyba@pcom.edu or George Otey (gdotey@verizon.net) with a description of the gift you will be donating within the next few weeks.

MARDI GRAS CABARET - Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 8 pm Midnight
Donation $30. more at the door. 2011 Mardi Gras King and Queen (Ashley Hines and Betty Stanley) will crown the next best costume Royal Duo. Free non-alcoholic beverages/set-ups including ice buckets, napkins, cups and plates. Tickets are now on sale from any member of the Men's Ministry and Fellowship.

CHOSEN 300 MINISTRIES...
Uniting The Body Of Christ To Reach The World!
Your Help Will Make A Difference
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THINK GREEN! The Girls Friendly Society is collecting Nabisco wrappers, Frito Lays bags, and CapriSun drink pouches in order to �up-cycle' into cool, new products, and reduce our impact on our environment. Please give the items directly to a GFS member or leader. Thank you in advance for your support.

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.

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