Posted by Webwright February 27, 2011 under Church News
Father James would like to meet will all of the young people and their parents who plan to attend Saint Michael’s Conference this summer. The details of fund raising, applying, dates and who may attend will be covered at the meeting in the Parlor during Coffee Hour at 12:30 PM on Sunday, March 13th. If you know of a young person between the ages of 14 and 21 in high school or college who may be interested in learning more about the Conference, please invite him or her to the meeting. It is very important that the parent attend this meeting.
Posted by Webwright under Church Events, Church News
To provide opportunities to learn, pray, meditate and deepen our devotion in Lent, we are once again having a series of Lenten Soup Suppers each Wednesday in Lent (March 16th, 23rd, 30th; April 6th and 13th) beginning at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. The suppers will be hosted by groups in the Parish, and the presentations will focus on the meaning of discipleship. The presentations, after a light soup supper, will cover Worship, Christian Formation, Stewardship, Pastoral Care, and Evangelism and Outreach. Father Martin and Father James will introduce the topic, a member of the Parish will describe how it is evident at Saint Timothy’s, and then the topic will be opened to questions, comments and discussion.
The schedule of speakers will be:
- Worship: Fr. Martin and Bob Barnhardt
- A Christian’s Formation: Fr. James and Samantha Mason
- Stewardship: Fr. James and Peter Bourey
- Pastoral Care: Fr. James and Peppy Hayes
- Evangelism and Outreach: Fr. Martin, Denise Vreeland and Mary Watson
Posted by Webwright under Church News, St. Anne's Chapter of the ECW
St. Anne’s Chapter of the ECW will meet on March 9th following the Wednesday 10:30 AM Communion Service. It will be a general business meeting in the Parlor. We will discuss our upcoming events and plan for our Bake Sale on May 1st. All women of the church are invited. Just bring a sandwich and drink to share and the rest will be provided.
Posted by Webwright under Church News, Newcomers' Committee
Our newly formed Newcomers’ Committee is planning a number of activities and events to help move persons from being a “visitor” to being an active, involved and faithful “communicant” of Saint Timothy’s. The first work of the committee will be evident on Sunday, March 13th in the form of “greeters” at both the 9 and 11 AM services. They will be there to welcome people who are visiting Saint Timothy’s for the first time, make sure they receive information about the parish and know how to get to the Coffee Hour after the 11 AM service. It is incumbent on the ushers and all the rest of use to welcome newcomers and direct or introduce them to the “greeter”. Please help the work of the Newcomers’ Committee and don’t “leave it to someone else” to welcome those visiting for the first time. If you are interested in being a member of the committee, please give your name to Father James, Ed Watson, Mary Watson or Doug Jurney.
Posted by Webwright February 21, 2011 under Bible Study, Church News
The Bible Study will continue its study of Saint Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews on Wednesday, February 23rd at 7 PM in the Parlor. Please come and bring a Bible and a friend.
Posted by Webwright under Church News, Vacation Bible School
Mark your calendars! VBS 2011 will be held on Monday, June 13th through Thursday, June 16th. We need someone to lead and begin planning our Vacation Bible School. There are great themes available this year, and our Christian Education Coordinator will be glad to help you choose one which is right for our children. Helping with VBS is a fun, easy opportunity to serve at St. Timothy’s! Please contact Susan Patton if you are interested.
Posted by Webwright February 19, 2011 under Church News, Courses
Father James would like to meet with all adults and young people who want to attend the Confirmation Classes in the Parlor at 10 AM on Sunday, February 20th. The parents of young people wanting to be confirmed should attend this first class. At that time everyone will receive a syllabus, and we will begin the first class. The Confirmation will be during the Bishop’s Annual Visitation, Sunday, April 10th at 11 AM.
It is expected in The Episcopal Church that everyone who is baptized will be confirmed. Our Prayer Book rubrics say, In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop. Those baptized as adults, unless baptized with laying on of hands by a bishop, are also expected to make a public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism in the presence of a bishop and to receive the laying on of hands (BCP, p. 412). We also use the Confirmation Classes to prepare people converting to The Episcopal Church from other branches of the Faith, and people also use the classes to just review and gain more knowledge about The Episcopal Church.
The topics of the remaining classes are:
- February 27: The Bible and Anglicans
- March 6: The Book of Common Prayer
- March 13: The Sacraments – Effectual Signs of Grace
- March 20: The Eucharist, The Mass, The Holy Communion, The Lord’s Supper
- March 27: Confession
- April 3: The Episcopal Church in the U.S.A.
- April 10: Bishop’s Visitation and Confirmation
- April 17: The Anglican Communion
- April 24: No Class (Easter Day)
- May 1: Christian Stewardship: A Rule of Life
Posted by Webwright February 15, 2011 under Church News, Vestry
The regular monthly meetings of the Pastoral Care Committee and the Vestry will be held on Thursday, February 17th in the Parlor. The Pastoral Care Committee will meet at 3:30 PM. The Vestry will meet at 6:30 PM.
Posted by Webwright under Church News, Church School
On Sunday, February 20th, the Church School will have a Teachers’ Meeting at 10 AM in the Kindergarten Building Science Lab. Have you thought about teaching a class? This is the perfect opportunity to talk to other teachers, hear about the exciting upcoming events in the Church School and to take a look at our curriculum. We would love to have you join us!
Posted by Webwright February 6, 2011 under Church News, Newcomers' Committee
We need a number of volunteers to use their time and talents on our newly formed Newcomers’ Committee to plan events and to serve as “greeters”. Training will be available for this important work, and the first meeting will be on Sunday, February 13th at 10 AM in the Parlor. The ultimate goal of the committee is to incorporate any visitors or newcomers into the life of Saint Timothy’s so they have an easy time moving from “visitor” to “active, involved, devoted, pledging and faithful” members. If you are interested in being a member of the committee, please give your name to Father James, Ed Watson, Mary Watson or Doug Jurney and attend the meeting on February 13th.
