"No Excuse Sunday" - Stay Tuned for the Date of this Event!

"To make it possible for everyone to attend church, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday": Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." There will be a special section with lounge chairs for those who feel that our pews are too hard. Eye drops will be available for those with tired eyes from watching TV late Saturday night. We will have steel helmets for those who say, "The roof would cave in if I ever came to church." Blankets will be furnished for those who think the church is too cold, and fans for those who say it is too hot. Scorecards will be available for those who wish to list the hypocrites present. Relatives and friends will be in attendance for the repast after service for those who can't go to church and cook dinner, too. We will distribute "Stamp Out Stewardship" buttons for those that feel the church is always asking for money. One section will be devoted to trees and grass for those who like to seek God in nature. Doctors and nurses will be in attendance for those who plan to be sick on Sunday. The sanctuary will be decorated with both Christmas poinsettias and Easter lilies for those who never have seen the church without them. We will provide hearing aids for those who can't hear the preacher and cotton wool for those who think he's too loud! Hope to see you there!" (Source Unknown)  

Have a Blessed Week,

Jozetta, Richlyn Ophelia & Stacy

 

 

Applications for High School and Middle School retreat staff are due Oct 30^th.  This is a great opportunity for folks who can’t make the yearlong commitment to the Committee on Youth but still want to be involved as a leader, or for someone who is thinking about applying for the committee on youth but wants to learn more about what we do.  Retreat Staff applications are available online at http://www.edow.org/youth. 

 

All individuals working with our youth are required to take "Safeguarding our Children" training. We will be offering 2 training sessions here at St. Timothy's, on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. 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. 

 

Its’ that time of year again. St. Timothy’s Mini Walk for the Homeless will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25th. Can’t walk - support a youth for $15.00 or make a donation. If you have any questions please contact Paula Bennett or Kelley McDonald.

 

It’s fundraising time - The Child Development Center is selling Claire’s desserts in time for the holidays, please see Richlyn Ophelia Emanuel to place your order.

 

MEN AND BOYS WEEKEND -- Saturday, November 7, 2009 and Sunday, November 8, 2009. The theme this year is “No Turning Back” the speaker is our very own Rev. Joseph Constant, a recently published author.  Make plans to join us on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. for our annual prayer breakfast (tickets $15.00; see any MoST Member for tickets) and on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for our Holy Eucharist and message.

St. Timothy’s has selected the Vestry Nominating Committee for 2009 they are Dr. Desiree DeFlorimonte, Preston Edwards, Sandra Johnson, Earl Nicholls, Ruby Quartey-Taylor, Luther Shelton and Eddie Tyson. 

The Rector appointed Gloria Clanton, Tanya Copeland and Virgil C. McDonald to the Musician Search Committee.  The Committee’s charge is to identify and bring its recommended candidates for the Organist/Choir Director position to the Rector by December 2009.  The goal is for the Rector to make a final selection from the recommended candidates by December 31, 2009.  If you know of persons who are interested and qualified for the position, please refer them to the members of the Search Committee. 

 

 

WHO HAS BLESSED YOUR LIFE? The forums during the month of November will have the theme: Count Your Blessings”. The theme for Sunday, November 1, 2009 (All Saints’ Day) will be a tribute to the deceased as well as information to keep you healthy. Is there anyone (although they have gone to their heavenly Father) that blessed your life and helped you to be who you are today? The Senior Ministries’ Committee would like you to submit short essays, poems and/or testimonies about those persons. They should be typed and placed in Pat Johnson’s mailbox in the office or they may be emailed to ppannjohn@verizon.net by Sunday, October 25, 2009. Thank you. Gloria Ducker and Jean Millar, Co- Chairs.

 

 

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:

 

 

We ask your prayers for the following relatives and friends:

 

 

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

 

Tuesday, October 20^th            6:30 P.M.       Lay Readers Meeting

Wednesday, October 21^st     11:00 A.M.      Holy Eucharist

Thursday, October 22^nd           7:00 P.M.      Choir Rehearsal

Friday, October 23^rd                7:00 P.M.      Oluchi Rehearsal

Saturday, October 24^th          10:00 A.M.      Fun 4 Funds Festival

 

Sunday, October 25^th

21^st Sunday after Pentecost

Youth Sunday
 

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Sermon

10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Sermon

Blessing of CDC Board Members

Special Parish Meeting (Bylaws)

Mini-Walk for the Homeless

 

Lectionary Text for Sunday October 25th

Job 42:1-6, 10-17

Psalm 34:1-8, [19-22]

Hebrews 7:23-28

Mark 10:46-52

 

 

Prayer for Peace - Personal Peace
It is human nature to worry, become fearful, or desperate when one’s life is in excessive turmoil. But Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”