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June 21, 2009
This Week at St. Timothy’s
For the Week Beginning June 21st, 2009
Father's Day
I wish that every father that I know could have attended service at St. Timothy's on Sunday. The sermon began with "Honor thy mother and thy father." The scripture does not say..."when they deserve it or when they earn it." If you are a father and you know that you have done all that you can do, hold your head high. If you are a father, and you have sometimes fallen short, God forgives you. Hold your head high!
Reverend Amuzie said he researched the “perfect” father and could not find one. I mumbled Heathcliff Huxtable to Audréana as we sat listening, but we all know that while we could probably relate to some of the story lines on the Cosby Show, that was not a “reality” show.
Reverend Amuzie covered fathers in the Old and New Testament and found none that were perfect. Even the first father, Adam, was imperfect and not a father we would wish to emulate. He covered Abraham, David and many others and all had the same result - imperfect. There was always something or some things to point out that deemed them imperfect. However, they are still fathers.
To the single moms saying "Happy Fathers Day to Me." I can only imagine how you feel, but it’s not your day. At some point, you felt that person was worthy of being a father. For those whose father may not have always been present in their lives, forgive. That is what the scripture tells us to do. Do not let ill feelings hold you back from receiving your blessings from God. Honor thy father still.
I hope that the family of St. Timothy’s enjoyed a wonderful Father’s Day. We had a good start beginning with the breakfast provided by ECW (thanks ladies). May we continue to love and cherish one another as God would only have us to do.
Josie, Richlyn & Stacy
Christian education
Mark your calendar for July 6-10th 2009 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It is Vacation Bible School Time! Our VBS theme this year is "The Jesus Chronicles" A life Changing encounter! Our Bible theme scripture is taken from Luke 3:4. "Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him." Make plans to join us as we take part in a wonderful journey exploring the miracles of Jesus. As in the past years, we will begin each evening with a light supper from 6:00 p.m. till 6:30 p.m. Our VBS session will start at 6:30 p.m. and run until 8:30 p.m. The evening will be full of good old fellowship as we study the Bible, sing songs to the glory of God, make arts & crafts, and play games. Volunteers are always needed and welcomed. If anyone is interested in helping with our VBS program this year, please contact Julius Copeland at 301-390-4082. Please join us for the "Jesus Chronicles". Thank You.
St. timothy’s child Development Center
Parents night out - the tradition continues on Friday June 26th from 6:00 P.M. to Saturday June 27th 10:00 A.M. All kids 3 years to 15 are welcomed. A health certificate must be on file. Please contact Mrs. Shorter or Mrs. Carter for additional details at 202-584-5662.
Thank you for your support.
mOst
St. Timothy’s Annual Picnic will be Sunday, June 28, 2009. Forms have been placed in the Narthex for your convenience. Please complete the form and return it to Julius Copeland or a member of MoST on or before the deadline (June 21, 2009), in order to provide Bolling Air Force Base a list of attendees (1) week prior to the function. For those of you who have military IDs do not sign up. Thank you in advance, Julius Copeland, President of MoST.
Our Prayers
We pray for the Church throughout the world; for the Anglican Communion, for the Episcopal Church, for all Bishops, Priests, Deacons and Lay Ministers.
We pray for peace and goodwill among all nations; and for the well-being of all people.
We pray for this parish of St. Timothy’s and for all of our parishioners.
We pray for those in any need or trouble and especially for those who have lost their homes to foreclosure or their jobs or savings in the current economic crisis. Let us pray for those who have been injured in acts of warfare or terrorism, and for those who are sick and especially for those for whom our prayers have been requested:
We ask your prayers for the following parishioners:
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Baskerville, Les
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Jannifer, Barbara
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Taylor, Vera
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Bellinger, Lenore
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Jones, Edgar
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Titcomb, Pete
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Bostick, Herman
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Jones, Mary
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Turner, Carrie
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Bovell, Shanice
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McNeil, Ernest
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Turner, Rosa
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Brown, Jeanne
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McNeil, Kimberly
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Walton, Doris
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Bryant, Barbara
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Merrifield, Sarah
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Ward, Dolores
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Chatmon, William
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Pinkett, Philip
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Warren, Alice
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Corton, Rosina
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Richards, Robert
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Watkins, Thomas
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DeFlorimonte, Percival
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Shelton, Christine
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Weedon, Mary
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Ducker, Otis
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Shelton, Luther
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Wilson, Alwilter T.
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Ford, Mary
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Shepherd, Elizabeth
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Wilson, Jesse
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Gandy, Lisa
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Skinner, Leviticus
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Wilson, Letitia
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Graham, Henry Thomas
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Strasel, Zachary
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We ask your prayers for the following relatives and friends:
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Adams, Lilith
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Hollman, Melva
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Minor, Dorothy
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Allen, Bronzella
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Jackson, Byron
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Moore, Angie
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Armstrong, James
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Jewell, Marietta
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Moss, Elaine
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Blanchard, Maria
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Johnson, Bernice
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Murphy, Tamia
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Blockett, Michael
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Johnson, Dawn
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Norfleet, A. Lorraine
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Brice, Bernard E.
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Johnson, Helen J.
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Pinchback-Bent, Sandra
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Brown, Dawn
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Johnson , Sr., Dr. James K.
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Price, Emma
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Collins, Lewis O.
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Johnson, Kris M.
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Randall, Rhan L.
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Douglas, Christopher
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Jones, Mary P.
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Rodger, Arlean
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Ford, Lillian
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King, Elois
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Shelton, Eugene
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Emanuel, Claudine
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Knight, Susan
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Smith, Myrtle B.
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Gibson, Eddie
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Lee, Marva
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St. Cyr, Sr., Arn David
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Gibson, Anthony
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Lewis, Floyd
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Streeter, Lee
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Green, Semmone
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Martin, Von
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Tolson, Sandra
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Jack, Jamil
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Martinez, Jose
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Toolsie, Dolcie
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Hamilton, Donald
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Marshall, Pertania
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Travis, James
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Harris, Leonard W.
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Mattlock, Austin
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White, Linda
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Hawkins, Nathaniel
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McBride, Kelly
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Williams, Betty
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Herring, Fred T.
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McDonald-Simmons, Sharelle
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Williams, Gregory
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Herring, Grozelia Stepney-
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McNeil, Margarit
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Williams, Sheryl
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Hodge, Marcia and Family
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Melendez, Violetta
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We ask your prayers for those serving in the armed forces and their families.
We pray for those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Let us pray for the departed, and especially for those who have lost their lives in acts of terrorism, warfare or natural disasters this week.
Give to the departed eternal rest.
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Let us offer prayers of thanksgiving for the gift of life and join with those who give particular thanks for their birthdays this week:
June 21st Joann Pettis
June 22nd Jhilya Mayas, Rabiah Mayas, Earl McDermott, Jr., Cybil-Lynn Plange
June 23rd Michele Moten
June 24th Pamela A. Lewis
June 25th Michael Bando
June 26th Barbara Walker, Hillary Thomas
June 27th Sharon Thomas
The anniversaries of:
June 23rd Julius & Tanya Copeland
June 24th Ed & Bessie Bando, Preston & Peggy Edwards
June 27th Thomas & Allene Wyatt; Reginald & Nancy Henry; William “Bill” & Norma Madison.
Let us Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored rejoicing in the fellowship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Timothy our Patron and all the Saints. AMEN
This Week’s calendar
Sunday, June 28th
Fourth SUNDAY AFTER Pentecost
Youth Sunday
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Homily
9:45 AM Church School
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Sermon
11:30 AM Church Picnic
Lectionary text for Sunday July 28th
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43
This Week’s MEDITATION
REFLECTION ON PRAYER
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that, I might do great things;
I was given sickness, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy;
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power to have the praise of others;
I was given weakness, to feel the need for God.
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life;
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I receive nothing I asked for, but everything I hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayer was answered;
I am, among all people, most richly blessed.
Amen
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