Some of our Parish’s memories of Thelma Schmidt

Thelma Schmidt

Earlier in July, our Parish learned that Thelma Schmidt had died.  She had contributed much to the life and work of the Church of St Paul as well as to the community of Barriere.

The following gallery is a glimpse of her presence in our midst. We give thanks to God for her life and witness.  Thelma will be missed.

The obituary of Thelma Catherine Anne (Stewart) Schmidt, 1935-2024, is available here.

From Church of St Paul’s July 5, 2020 First In-Person Worship Service since the COVID-19 Shut Down in March

Rev. Bruce Chalmers welcoming everyone to worship while maintaining social distancing

Thelma waiting for worship to begin

Thelma, Glenn, and Laura-Ann

Thelma and Margaret

From the Parish’s 2019 Annual Worship Service and Picnic

Robert bringing forward the offering while Rev. Brian Krushel prepares for communion.

Thelma, Mel, Lynette, and Jack waiting for the picnic to begin.

Thelma getting into the food line-up while Norma and Abigail fill their plates

Thelma returning to her seat after sharing her joys and concerns

2019 Spring Bible Study based on Donald Schmidt’s study on the Book of Revelation

Thelma and Kevin

Kevin, Brian, and Donald at the culminating Parish gathering

From the Parish’s 2019 Annual Meeting in February

Thelma and Mel with Brian in the background

Getting ready for the Parish Annual Meeting

Christmas Sale 2018

Thelma and Micki

From the Bells of Peace Ceremony – November 11, 2018

From the 2018 Parish Worship Service and Picnic

Rev. Keith Peterson welcomes us to worship.

Micki and Thelma

Thelma wondering whether it’s time to clean up

2018 Parish Annual Meeting                                   2018 Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday

Laura Ann and Thelma

Thelma, Bob, and Mel

From the 2017 Parish Worship Service

Mary, Abigail, and Thelma

From the 2017 Annual Parish Meeting

From the Church of St Paul’s 2016 Pancake Supper

Thelma ready at the door to greet folk and collect their money.

From the First Ever Annual Meeting of the North Thompson Ecumenical Shared Ministry in 2016

Mel and Thelma

Mary, Thelma, Mel, and Leslie

From the Parish’s Celebration of Becoming an Ecumenical Shared Ministry on September 24, 2015

Thelma, Lloyd, Mel, Leslie

The signing of the Shared Ministry Agreement

Thelma, Abigail, and Mel

Helping with Meal Preparation when We Hosted Fall Presbytery in October 2014

Thelma at work in the kitchen.

Thelma preparing the spuds

From the 2013 Parish Worship Service