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The Hall is Open
The Hall opened Wednesday, August 15th, for its 22nd year!  We pre-registered 62 children. If you would like to assist in any way, please contact Sharon McKey at 979-285-3567. The Hall is opened daily Monday-Thursday, 3:15-5:00 p.m. to Lake Jackson Intermediate students. This year additional assistance is provided by Kathy Hutchison, Mary Stark and Rick Griner. As well, Harriet Cutshall and Sharon McKey remain on staff.

We will resume Christian Education for Atrium I, Atrium 2 and Atrium 3 using the Heart Alive curriculum on Sunday, September 9th at 9:15 a.m






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





Camp Allen Corner

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.

Looking ahead to Sunday
August 19, 2018
13th Sunday after Pentecost
 
1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Psalm 111
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58                                     
The Food Basket

They currently need soups and canned carrots.  They always need your spare plastic grocery bags and emptied egg cartons.

Thanks to all of you who are helping our neighbors who are in need !
INSTANT CHURCH DIRECTORY
 
We've recently made significant updates to the church directory app. Here are some common questions:
 
Can I access from my home computer? 
Yes. Go to  www.instantchurchdirectory.com/online-member-directory  Click on "Church Member Sign In" and enter email and password.  If it is your first time signing in, you will create your login here.  Under "Sign In" click on "Create a login now". You will enter your email as it is in the church directory and then create a password.
 
What do I do if you forget your password? 
Click on Forgot password
 
How do I download the app on my phone?
Go to your device's App Store. Search for Instant Church Directory and install. Enter you email as it's listed in our church directory. Follow the directions on screen to complete login process. It is available on the App Store, Google Play, and Kindle Fire
 
How do I update my information? 
To update information you have to go through "Administrator", who is Jackie Koch. Please send an updates to her at  jkoch@stimothy.org  and she will update.
 
How do I log into the app? 
Once you have downloaded the app and logged in, you should not have to login again
 
Can I update/add my picture? If so, how? 
It has to go through the "Administrator" - send an electronic image to Jackie Koch at jkoch@stimothy.org
Mark Your Calendar

August 19 - African Missions Craft Sale (Parish Hall, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
August 20 - Round Dance Lessons, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall
August 21 - Vestry Meeting in the Blue Room (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
August 26 - Brotherhood of St. Andrew Study and Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. (Parish Hall)
                    African Missions Craft Sale (Parish Hall, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
                    Rector's Forum resumes (Blue Room, 9:15)
August 27 - Round Dance Lessons, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall
September 3 - Church Office closed (Labor Day)
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200 Oyster Creek Drive
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
979-297-6003