Working for a more Just society
~ The Rev. Roger S. Greene
Roger's NEW Blog Post
The Prophetic Role of the Church in an Election Season
The Prophetic Role of the Church in an Election Season
Last week I looked at the political nature of Jesus' ministry. Jesus life and teaching was not a private "spiritual" message, but one that had enormous implications for the practices and policies that govern a community. He was not unique in this. He was a faithful heir to the biblical prophets.
The Prophets were constantly addressing the consequences of the politics of their own day. For example, the prophets announced that if Israel, in particular its rulers, was obedient to the neighborly practices commanded at Mt. Sinai, all would be well; the body politic would flourish. Speaking to Jehoiakim, Jeremiah commends King Josiah, Jehoiakim's father: "Did not your father eat and drink and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him. He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Is not this to know me? Says the Lord" (22:15b-16). But King Jehoiakim did not follow his father's just ways, and Jeremiah announced that the Kings policies would eventually destroy the community: "Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms by injustice; who makes his neighbors work for nothing and does not give them their wages" (Jer. 22:13). The "woe" means that trouble-big trouble-is on the way.
   
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Celebration Breakfast - All Are Invited
In gratitude for all you do to support God's mission, the Annual Giving Appeal Committee invites everyone to a Celebration Breakfast, Sunday, November 11, from 10-11 am, in the Parish Hall. As of this Sunday, we have received 138 pledges totaling $487,663. If you have not yet made a pledge, please do as soon as possible. There are pledge cards in the Gathering Space and you can also pledge online here.

Thank you for supporting a mission grounded in God's steadfast love, growing and changing in response to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and made up of one body of God's people.


A Robust Welcome for New Comers:
Recruiting and Training Greeters and Ushers
Let's take our welcoming to the next level! The Newcomer and Membership Committee is planning to initiate the use of greeters at the 9:00 am service to help our new families feel the embrace of Saint Timothy's. We also need additional greeters for the 11:15 am service. Volunteer once a month as a family, couple, or individually. A brief training session will be provided for all greeters and ushers on Sunday, October 28, at 10:15 am. For more information contact Jane Holcer.
DASH (Dinner at Someone's Home)

To better facilitate spiritual development and relationship building among families, the Family Ministry Committee has launched a new initiative called DASH (Dinner at Someone's House). These dinners are hosted by one of our St. Timothy's families and all other families are invited. The host provides a main dish and guests bring a dish to share. This month's DASH will be held  Sunday, October 28 at 5:00 pm at the home of Christina and Danny Hall. Click here for the fall schedule of locations and dates.
Coffee Hour News

Have you been tempted to help out with coffee hour but know that you cannot take on another fall-time commitment? We have just the solution for you! We have a new way to sign up that gives you the freedom to choose just those days that work for you. Click here to check it out.
Family Game Night-Saturday, November 3, 7:00 pm
                                      
Join us in the Parish Hall for this fun evening. Bring board games, card games, drinks and snacks to share. Pizza and soft drinks will be available for purchase. All are welcome! For more information, contact Jerri Spurlock .
There's an App for That!
Ever ask one of these questions? What's the address or phone number of a parishioner? When is her birthday? What time is tonight's event? Does the church have my current contact info? How much did I pledge and what is my balance? Well, now there is a FREE app that can link you to all this information and more anywhere, anytime using the convenience of your tablet or smart phone. 


Search the app store for Realm Connect then login using your email address and online directory password. For more information, contact Joyce Dees.

The Annual Country Store - November 3rd & 4th 
Plan to attend the Annual Country Store and find an array of handmade items.
 

The sale is Saturday, November 3rd, 9 am - 4 pm and Sunday, November 4th, 9 am -1 pm. Donations of handcrafted items are greatly appreciated. If you have made baked goods, please bring them to the kitchen anytime Friday, November 2 or before 8:30 am Saturday morning. Help is still needed. Please see the sign-up sheets on the credenza in the Gathering space. Contact Nancy Riedel  or  Jean Eichert with any questions .
All Saint's Sunday November 4
Sunday, November 4, is All Saint's Sunday and it is our tradition at St. Timothy's to read aloud a list of names of those friends and relatives who have died in the last year. If you would like to place loved ones on that list, please email the office. Or add the name to the sign-up sheet in the Gathering space no later than Tuesday, October 30.

GOD LOVES YOU. NO EXCEPTIONS.