11 May 2023

Property Care Volunteer Tree

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Property Volunteer TreeThe Property Ministry is hoping to expand opportunities to help care for our grounds to the whole church. Many of the routine tasks that need to be performed do not require special skills or complex tools.  We have placed a Property Care Board in the Foyer. There will be a seasonal list of tasks along with a Tree and Leaves. Remember that we care for the property directly around St. Thomas’s, the Grove next to St. Thomas’s as well as our cemetery next to “Old St. Thomas’s”.

If you are interested in helping or perform a task on the list or if you notice something else that needs to be done. Take a leaf and write the task on the leaf. You can take the leaf home with you to remind you of the task. Once the task is completed you can add your name to the leaf and place it on the tree to celebrate a job well done. Seasonally we will empty the tree and put a new list on the board as well as recognize those who have contributed noted efforts. The more tasks we can take care of ourselves, the less we have to pay outside professionals. This is an opportunity for you and your family or for a couple of church friends to take on some tasks when it is convenient for you.  A couple of hours here or there by lots of hands can make or church home more inviting. The yard waste bins are located in the back by the dumpster. They are typically emptied on Mondays.  

If there are tasks you would like to help with, but do not know what to do, do not have the tools necessary, or need multiple people to help with the task to make it safe or easier, just contact the Property Ministry at stthomasproperty@googlegroups.com.  If you plan on taking on any of the bigger tasks we would appreciate you letting us know so that we can either help out, focus our own energies elsewhere or avoid hiring professionals for the job.
The Property Ministry typically meets the first Thursday of each month at noon in the Parish Hall.  All are welcome.  If you can take care of your home, you can help to take care of our church home. If there are items that you think should be on our list or if you notice issues around the building please let us know.

Also note that the Girl Scout Troop 719 has adopted the two quarter circle flower beds in the courtyard.  They will take care of planting those beds.

I pray that Jesus walks with all of you.

Sue Houghton

9 May 2023

Hope Dining Room volunteers needed Monday, May 15, 2023

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Dear Families of St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas,

Monday, May 15, 2023, is our opportunity to serve at Hope Dining Room. Guests at Hope are now “dining in” instead of grabbing a lunch and leaving, so we have 2 different short shifts for which you can volunteer. The cooking shift goes from 10 AM – 11:45 and the serving shift goes from 11:45 – 1:30.   

If you’d like to help, please bring a ball cap and an apron. We would LOVE to see you! All of this takes place at the  Kingswood Methodist Church kitchen on Marrows Road in Brookside Park, Newark. It is a team effort, lots of fun and it makes you feel so good to feed people who really appreciate it.

Please volunteer for the things we need for the meal. IF you are donating one of those items, you can bring it to St. Thomas’s, Monday – Thursday between 9 and noon, OR when you come to church on Sunday. If this doesn’t fit into your schedule, give me a call or text and I will pick it up at your door.

IMPORTANT announcement: Hope Dining Room has been in existence for 40 years  and is having a 40th Anniversary Party (picnic) on May 19, 2023, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the home of Shelley Hastings. Anyone who loves Hope is invited.  A $10 donation at the door would be great, but not required, as a small fundraiser for Hope. IF you’d like to come, please RSVP to me at mad1240@comcast.net.

BLESSINGS to you ALL,

Madeline Johnson

11 Apr 2023

Hope Dining Room volunteers needed Monday, April 17, 2023

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Dear Families of St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas,

Monday, April 17, 2023, is our opportunity to serve at Hope Dining Room. Guests at Hope are now “dining in” instead of grabbing a lunch and leaving, so we have 2 different short shifts from which to choose. The cooking shift  (10 – 11:45 a.m.) and the serving and cleanup shift  (11:45 – 1:30 p.m.).

If you’d like to help, please bring an apron and a ball cap. We would LOVE to see you! All of this takes place at the Kingswood Methodist Church kitchen on Marrows Road in Brookside Park. It is a team effort, lots of fun and it makes you feel so good to feed people who REALLY appreciate it.

Please sign up to donate things we need for the meal. If you are donating one of those items, you can bring it to St. Thomas, Tuesday – Thursday between  9 and noon, OR when you come to church on Sunday. If that doesn’t work for you, shoot me an email and I will pick it up at your house.

MANY Blessings to you ALL,

Madeline Johnson     mad1240@comcast.net

13 Mar 2023

Hope Dining Room volunteers needed Monday, March 20, 2023

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Dear Families of St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas,

Monday, March 20, 2023, is our opportunity to serve at Hope Dining Room.  Guests at Hope, are now “dining in” so we have 2 different short shifts that you can volunteer for. The cooking shift goes from 10 – 11:45 a.m. The serving and cleanup shift, goes from 11:45 – 1:30 p.m.

If you’d like to help, please bring an apron and a ball cap. We would LOVE to see you! All of this takes place at Kingswood Methodist Church on Marrows Rd. in Brookside Park. It is a team effort, lots of fun and it makes you feel so good to feed people who really appreciate it.

Please sign up to donate things we need for the meal, which may be brought to St. Thomas’s on Monday – Thursday between 9 and noon OR when you come to church on Sunday.  If that doesn’t work for you, give me a call and I will pick it up at your house.

Blessings to ALL of you,
Madeline Johnson

18 Feb 2023

Hope Dining Room volunteers needed Monday, February 20, 2023

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Dear Families of St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas,

Monday, February 20, 2023, is our opportunity to serve at Hope Dining Room.  Guests at Hope, are now “dining in” so we have 2 different short shifts that you can volunteer for. The cooking shift goes from 10 – 11:45 a.m. The serving and cleanup shift, goes from 11:45 – 1:30 p.m.

If you’d like to help, please bring an apron and a ball cap.  We would LOVE to see you! All of this takes place at Kingswood Methodist Church kitchen on Marrows Road in Brookside Park. It is a team effort, lots of fun and it makes you feel so good to feed people who really appreciate it.

Please sign up to donate things we need for the meal, which may be brought to St. Thomas’s on Monday – Thursday between 9 and noon OR when you come to church on Sunday.  If that doesn’t work for you, give me a call and I will pick it up at your house.

BLESSINGS to you ALL,

Madeline Johnson

10 Jan 2023

Hope Dining Room volunteers needed Monday, January 16, 2023

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Dear Families of St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas,

Monday, January 16, 2023, is our opportunity to serve at Hope Dining Room.  Guests at Hope, are now “dining in” so we have 2 different short shifts that you can volunteer for. The cooking shift goes from 10 – 11:45 a.m. The serving and cleanup shift, goes from 11:45 – 1:30 p.m.

If you’d like to help, please bring an apron and a ball cap.  We would LOVE to see you! All of this takes place at Kingswood Methodist Church kitchen on Marrows Road in Brookside Park. It is a team effort, lots of fun and it makes you feel so good to feed people who really appreciate it.

Please sign up to donate things we need for the meal, which may be brought to St. Thomas’s on Monday – Thursday between 9 and noon OR when you come to church on Sunday.  If that doesn’t work for you, give me a call and I will pick it up at your house.

BLESSINGS to you ALL,

Madeline Johnson

13 Dec 2022

Hope Dining Room volunteers needed Monday, December 19, 2022

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Dear families of St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas,

Monday, December 19, 2022, is our opportunity to serve at Hope Dining Room. Guests are now “dining in” instead of grabbing a lunch and leaving, so we have 2 different short shifts that you can volunteer for. The cooking shift goes from 10 – 11:45 a.m.   The serving and cleanup shift, goes from 11:45 – 1:30 p.m.

If you’d like to help, please bring a ball cap and apron. We would LOVE to see you! All of this takes place at the Kingswood Methodist Church on Marrows Road in Brookside Park. It is a team effort and lots of fun and it makes you feel SO good to feed people who are really grateful for the lunch.

Please sign up to donate things we need for the meal, which may be brought to St. Thomas’s on Monday – Thursday between 9 and noon OR when you come to church on Sunday.  If that doesn’t work for you, give me a call and I will pick it up at your house.

MANY BLESSINGS to you ALL,
Madeline Johnson     mad1240@comcast.net 

14 Nov 2022

Hope Dining Room volunteers needed Monday, November 21, 2022

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Dear Families of St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas,

Monday, November 21, 2022 is our opportunity to serve at Hope Dining Room. Guests at Hope are now “dining in” instead of grabbing lunch and taking it out, so we have two different short shifts that you can volunteer for!

The cooking shift goes from 10 – 11:45 a.m. and the serving and cleanup shift goes from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  If you’d like to help, please bring a ball cap and an apron. We would LOVE to see you!

All of this takes place at Kingswood Methodist Church on Marrows Rd. in Brookside Park.  It is a team effort, lots of fun, and it makes you feel SO good to feed people who REALLY appreciate it.

Please sign up to donate things we need for the meal, which may be brought to St. Thomas’s on Monday – Thursday between 9 and noon OR when you come to church on Sunday.  If that doesn’t work for you, give me a call and I will pick it up at your house.

BLESSINGS to you all,

Madeline Johnson   mad1240@comcast.net 

21 Oct 2022

Community Fall Clean Up Event with Lori’s Hands

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Fall Clean UpMy name is Troy Spiezia, an intern of Lori’s Hands in Newark, Delaware. Lori’s Hands, is a local nonprofit that connects community members living with chronic illness in supportive service learning partnerships with college students. Lori’s Hands was founded in Newark and, for more than 13 years, has been providing day to day assistance and companionship to help local residents maintain their independence.

Every spring and fall, we host a yard and garden clean up day to assist Newark residents with outdoor projects to get ready for or clean up after winter.

This event is open to both members of the broader community and current Lori’s Hands student volunteers.

This year’s Fall Clean Up Event will be on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the City of Newark. The event will kick off with a brief orientation, and then we’ll break out into small groups and head out to local residents’ homes to provide a couple of hours of outdoor assistance. During the event, we’ll be helping with raking leaves, weeding, putting garden furniture into storage, etc. to help folks prepare for the winter weather.

We wanted to invite you to join us to make a difference in the lives of local individuals living with chronic illness and learn more about our organization. If you’re able to volunteer please register using this form. If you’d like to learn more, Sachi Brathwaite (sachi@lorishands.org), the Newark Chapter Manager, would be happy to answer any questions you have.

Thanks for your consideration,
Troy Spiezia, an intern of Lori’s Hands

12 Oct 2022

Hope Dining Room volunteers needed Monday, October 17, 2022

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Dear Families of St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas,

Next Monday, October 17, 2022, is our opportunity to serve at Hope Dining Room. Guests at Hope are now “dining in” instead of grabbing a lunch and leaving, so we have 2 different short shifts that you can volunteer for. The cooking shift is from 10 – 11:45 a.m. and the serving and cleanup shift goes from 11:45 – 1:30 p.m. 

If you’d like to help, please bring a ball cap and apron. We would LOVE  to see you! All of this takes place at the Kingswood Methodist Church on Marrows Road in Brookside Park, Newark. It is a team effort, lots of fun and it makes you feel so good to feed people who really appreciate it.

Please volunteer to donate items we need for the meal. If you are donating one of those items, you can bring it to St. Thomas’s on Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – noon, OR when you come to church on Sunday.

This week, our Hope team is in the good hands of Sally Price and Sheila Sharpe, who have volunteered to co-lead this month!

BLESSINGS to you all,
Madeline Johnson