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September 13, 2009
This Week at St. Timothy’s
For the Week Beginning September 13tt, 2009
Greetings Church Family,
Welcome back from the long lazy days of summer.
“Youth is like spring, an over praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.” ~Samuel Butler
Have a blessed week.
Josie, Richlyn & Stacy
homecoming weekend
We begin our Homecoming weekend with Family Fun Night, Friday October 2nd, 2009 in the parish hall from 7pm - 10pm. There will be a spaghetti potluck meal, games, music and conversation. Please contact Stacy Harper-Avilla or Richlyn Emanuel for additional information.
Morning Prayer and the annual blessing of the animals will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at 10:00AM on the front lawn of the church. Humans bring your pets, stuffed animals, ashes or items from a beloved animal friend. Contact Dorothy Robinson for further details.
Our weekend concludes with Holy Eucharist and Sermon on, Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. The theme for this year is “Revive us Again”. A reception will follow immediately after the service.
St. timothy’s Fall Festival
October 24th, 2009, St. Timothy's will host its annual Fun 4 Funds Festival. There will be a health fair, fish fry, local choirs, rides, games and the usual church family fun. Interested in joining the fun as we plan and prepare? Contact Stephanie Byrd at 202.582.7690 or Melissa James at 202.330.1343.
Do you enjoy doing needlework or other types of handcrafts? Consider using your talent to support St. Timothy’s by donating your handmade items to the Fun 4 Funds Festival. For more information, please contact Jackie Bowie at 202-678-6718 or by email at brewshel@yahoo.com.
Advertise your business services on the Fun 4 Funds banner and flyers. Please contact Stephanie Byrd or Melissa James.
Christian Education
Sunday school began on Sunday September 12th for those in Kindergarten to 5th grade. All youth in grades 6th - 12th are encouraged to join their parents in the Nave for service on Sunday's.
There will be an 11:00am mid-day service every Wednesday, unless announced otherwise.
Adult bible study will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 16th, at 7:00 p.m. Please join us to gain a deeper understanding of God, our church and humanity. Each Study will be led by our Rector, The Rev. Charles Amuzie, Ph.D. Bring your bible, someone you know and yourself for Wednesday evenings of spiritual nourishment.
youth ministries
Youth in grades 6th - 8th are encouraged to join the Junior Youth Group which will be held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays beginning immediately after the 10:00 A.M. service for 1 hour. Youth in grades 9th - 12th grades should sign up for Senior Youth Group which meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays immediately following the 10:00 A.M service for 1 ½ hours. Please see Richlyn Ophelia Emanuel to sign up for Youth Group. Youth group begins Sunday October 11th.
All individual working with our youth are required to take the "Safeguarding God's Children" training. We will be offering a training session here at St. Timothy's, if you are interested in taking the training please sign up by calling the Church Office leaving your name, phone number and e-mail address. You can also contact Richlyn Ophelia Emanuel.
Youth Group Leaders - We cannot be successful in assisting our Youth on their Spiritual path without volunteers, if you are interested in working with the Junior or Senior Youth group as a leader, please contact Richlyn Ophelia Emanuel.
The Lock-In at the Washington National Cathedral: Episco...what? EpiscoLOVE! This event is for young people in grades 6-12 and will be held November 13th and 14th at the Washington National Cathedral. Registration forms are available in the Church Office; they are also on line at www.edow.org. Registration forms along with the fee of $38.00 are to be returned to Richlyn Ophelia Emanuel no later than October 1st. Please note we are limited to 15 kids and 3 adults, space is limited to 1st come 1st served. Please see Richlyn Ophelia Emanuel for additional information.
Experience a night in the Cathedral. Chaperones are needed for the Lock-In on November 13th - 14th. Please see Richlyn Ophelia Emanuel, if you are available to chaperone our Youth.
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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Jones, Mary
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Walton, Doris
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Bellinger, Lenore
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McNeil, Ernest
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Ward, Dolores
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Bovell, Shanice
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McNeil, Kimberly
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Warren, Alice
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Brown, Jeanne
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Merrifield, Sarah
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Watkins, Alice
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Bryant, Barbara
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Pinkett, Philip
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Watkins, Thomas
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Chatmon, William
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Richards, Robert
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Weedon, Mary
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Clark, Willie
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Shelton, Christine
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Wilson, Alwilter T.
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Corton, Rosina
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Shelton, Luther
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Wilson, Jesse
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DeFlorimonte, Percival
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Shepherd, Elizabeth
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Ducker, Otis
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Skinner, Leviticus
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Gandy, Lisa
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Strasel, Zachary
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Graham, Henry Thomas
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Taylor, Vera
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Jannifer, Barbara
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Turner, Carrie
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Jones, Edgar
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Turner, Rosa
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We ask your prayers for the following relatives and friends:
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Adams, Lilith
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Hodge, Marcia and Family
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Moore, Angie
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Allen, Bronzella
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Hollman, Melva
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Moss, Elaine
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Armstrong, James
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Jackson, Byron
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Murphy, Tamia
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Blanchard, Maria
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Jewell, Marietta
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Norfleet, A. Lorraine
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Blockett , Michael
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Johnson, Bernice
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Pike, Keilly
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Brice, Bernard E.
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Johnson, Dawn
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Randall, Rhan L.
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Brown, Dawn
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Johnson , Sr., Dr. James K.
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Rodger, Arlean
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Collins, Lewis O.
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Johnson, Kris M.
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Roper, Llew
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Crawford, Raenell T.
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Johnson, Mary
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Ruff, Jr., Frederick E.
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DeHart, Nicholas
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Jones, Arlene
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Shelton, Eugene
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Douglas, Christopher
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Jones, Mary P.
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St. Cyr, Sr., Arn David
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Ford, Lillian
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King, Elois
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Streeter, Lee
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Emanuel, Claudine
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Knight, Susan
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Tolson, Sandra
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Gibson, Eddie
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Lee, Marva
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Toolsie, Dolcie
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Gibson, Anthony
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Lewis, Floyd
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Travis, James
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Green, Semmone
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Martin, Von
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White, Linda
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Jack, Jamil
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Martinez, Jose
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Williams, Betty
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Hamilton, Donald
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Marshall, Pertania
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Williams, Gregory
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Harris, Leonard W.
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Mattlock, Austin
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Harvey, Liz
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McBride, Kelly
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Hawkins, Nathaniel
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McDonald-Simmons, Sharelle
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Herring, Fred T.
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Melendez, Violetta
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Herring, Grozelia Stepney-
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Minor, Dorothy
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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 and anniversaries this month.
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 Saint and all the Saints. AMEN
This Week’s calendar
Wednesday September 16th 11:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist
7:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study
Thursday September 17th 7:00 P.M. Choir rehearsal
Friday September 18th 6:15 P.M. CDC Sleepover
7:00 P.M. Oluchi Dance Rehearsal
Saturday September 19th 10:00 A.M. Altar Guild & Usher Workshop
Sunday, September 18th
16th SUNDAY AFTER Pentecost
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Homily
9:45 AM Church School
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Sermon
11:30 AM Fellowship / Forum
Lectionary text for Sunday September 13th
Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm 1
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37
This Week’s MEDITATION
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The Serenity Prayer
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God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
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