This Week at St. Timothy's

Our Weekly Blast!

June 21, 2018

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

The People's King: The Hope of the Future Series

Week 1 - Who's Piloting the Ship? - June 3rd
Week 2 - A Counterfeit King - June 10th
Week 3 - There's More to Him than Meets the Eye - June 17th
Week 4 - David Defeats Goliath - June 24th
Week 5 - The Song of the Bow - July 1st
Week 6 - The Covenant of the King - July 9th

God speaks to us all the time. But he speaks to people most often through the Bible. That's why we seek to let the Bible speak on its own terms, in ways that follow the contours of the Bible, and in the case of the cast of characters we meet here - Samuel and Saul and David - the shape the Bible gives to their lives is real. Real people who have fear and anxieties, highs and lows, and who do good things and bad things. The Bible is as real as it gets and the Books of 1 & 2 Samuel help us to understand ourselves in this same light as we study a nation and it's leaders which is at a crossroads in their own history.

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.

Scarves - the more colorful the better Qty. 30

Classic crocs - lightweight in assorted sizes for adults Qty 30-50
& Children

Book bags - being made by our sewing ministry

Nightgowns - lightweight and long Qty. 25

School supplies - pencils, sharpeners, composition books, ink pens

"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 will be a collection table set up in the Hallway beginning June 24th 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

Music Ministry Potluck - July 1

Music Ministry Potluck for all choirs at the Bohley's after church JULY 1ST! Bring some sort of food and a smile! They have a pool!

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.

Father Brendan has asked that we take a break for the summer and we will resume the 9:15 class in the Blue Room in August once Sunday School resumes.

River of Hope 5th Annual Indoor Community Garage Sale

Friday/Saturday, June 29 and 30th; 8:00 a.m.-noon at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 509 Stratton Ridge Roade in Clute.

They will be accepting donations at 509 Stratton Ridge Road on June 25th-28th from 10-2 and 5-7 p.m. (no early drop offs). On Thursday, June 28th, 5-7 p.m. there will be an "Early Bird Special" - for a $10 donation, receive VIP Access to the Thursday pre-sale for "first pick". Nanette Freelon is asking for volunteers to help in the set-up of the garage sale and volunteering on the days of actual garage sale. Please contact Nanette at 979-299-9464 or 979-417-7388 (cell).

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.

General Convention is Coming

Volunteers Needed

The Diocese of Texas needs to fill 600 additional shifts at the Episcopal Church's General Convention, July 5-13 in Austin.

Please sign up directly at http://bit.ly/GenConReg2018 or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/general.convention.2018.volunteers . Come and help show the rest of the Church our Texas hospitality. You can sign up for one or more shifts - whatever most fits your schedule.