This Week at St. Timothy's

Our Weekly Blast!

July 13, 2018

8th Sunday after Pentecost

Our team of eight parishioners from St. Timothy's will be leaving in three months from now, and we really need your help. The need in the Bwindi Region overall, with the Batwa tribe and at the Bwindi Community Hospital is significant. What follows is a needs list of items we would like to take with us, focusing on the school children and on the mothers in the Maternity area who have just delivered.

Needs:

Scarves - handmade or store bought - the brighter the colors the better (Approx. 50-60)
Classic crocs - men, women & children in assorted sizes & colors - no sizes larger than a man's 10 (Approx. 50)
Book bags - being made by our sewing ministry with bible verses on them
School supplies: 20-30 packages of pencils and ball point pens, hand pencil sharpeners, medium sized spiral notebooks and composition notebooks (standard ruled lined paper)
Deflated soccer balls, inexpensive hand air pumps with needles, and jump ropes
Nightgowns - lightweight and long (for women in maternity ward) (Qty. 25)
"Momma packs" for women who have just delivered (Qty. 40 complete packs)

Lightweight reusable cloth-type grocery bag with handles containing:

Newborn diapers loose (not in box but in ziplocks)
Sanitary pads for the mothers
Two (2) flat packages of baby wipes
Isopropyl alcohol prep pads for umbilical cord cleaning
Two (2) lightweight receiving blankets

There is a collection table set up in the Hallway in which to drop off items and ask questions.

More information about our mission, the hospital and the Batwa tribe:

The Kellermann Foundation

The Batwa Experience

The Bwindi Community Hospital

Travelin' Jesus is Back!

In the Narthex and by the Children's Nursery, find "Bendable" Jesus to accompany you and your family on trips near and far this summer. You'll also find in the same spots the "Bendable" Bible to be part of your Bible studies and reflections during our Summer Break.

Stay tuned for more resources as we keep the faith in formation this summer of 2018. Contact Kim Lehnhoff with questions.

Summer Bible Verses

In the Narthex, you will find 10 Bible Verses for Summer to read, discuss, and explore with your family and friends! Pick up a copy and if you need more, let Kim Lehnhoff know.

The Rector's Forum is on Vacation

We are taking a break for the summer, and we will resume the 9:15 class in the Blue Room in August once Sunday School resumes.

Camp Allen Corner

July 27-29 Summer Camp for Moms

August 31-Sept. 2 Labor Day Family Camp

September 21-22 Gramps Camp

For more information o n these events use this link: http://campallen.org/

Uganda Sewing Ministry

We have started a sewing ministry to support our international mission to Uganda. We will be making blankets for new mothers, scarves, decorated school bags, and larger bags for the pregnancy center and ladies in the village.

You are encouraged to join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-12 to sew as a group. If you would like to contribute by sewing on your own, patterns will be available.

For more information, contact Sherry White at 997-0444 or Dale Rasco at 297 2625.

Youth and Family Minister Search

We are seeking full-time minister to lead our youth and small-group ministries as well as to provide support for our children's Sunday School programs. This unordained position reports to the Rector and will oversee a group of lay teachers, parent volunteers and other lay leaders. Visit www.stimothy.org/youthandfamily for more information.

Blood Drive, July 29

Our next blood drive is scheduled Sunday, July 29, from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm in the Parish Hall. According to a Blood Center brochure, 1 out of 7 of us will need blood at some point in our lifetime. Please consider donating. Each successful donor will receive a Blood Center Commit for Life Beach Towel. Questions? -contact Don Kaus; Ph: 979-292-0067

Looking ahead to Sunday

July 15, 2018

8th Sunday after Pentecost

Our readings for Sunday

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
Psalm 24
Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 6:14-29

The Food Basket

74.5 pounds of food !! Of course it was a 2 week collection but that is outstanding! Biggest need is soup of all kinds. Sugar, flour, corn meal, basic spices are always needed. I am So grateful for the generosity of my parish family.

Carol Bohley

EYC Food Basket Day, Saturday August 4th

All youth in grades rising 5th through 12th are encouraged to get together to help hand out breakfast and serve in the community at the Clute Interfaith Food Basket on Saturday August 4th. We will gather at the church at 7:00am to prepare breakfast, go to the site at 8:00am to help, move on to lunch and a lesson at 10:00am and then youth can be picked up at 11:00am. Please RSVP with Chris Weis at 314-369-1979 or [email protected] , or to get more information.

Bourbon and Bible Tasting coming in August

There will be a Bourbon and Bible Tasting night, hosted by The Fill Station and Chris Weis in August. Spots will be limited, and more details will be coming soon. The night will include an intro and history to bourbon, a sampling of 3 bourbons with backstories to each, and conclude with a missional lesson and discussion. Date, Time and Cost are still being worked out, but keep your eye open for the details.