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Sunday, April 21
12:00 p.m. Lunch for those who RSVP to 832-922-7022 by Saturday at Noon
12:30 p.m. In Parish Hall - Q & A time regarding our service and why we do what we do for anyone with questions and also those interested in Baptism or confirmation.
12:30-1:30 p.m. Youth Event (outside) Making good soil & planting plants to beautify our gardens with Colinda Friehauf & LaWane Mezulic & Steve Freemen
Thursday, May 9 Ascension - Sunday, May 19 Pentecost
Join Global Prayer Movement: Thy Kingdom Come with the Arch Bishop of Canterbury (www.thykingdomcome.global) (More to Come)
Saturday, May 11
1:00 p.m. - Brazosport Daylily Plant Sale, Parish Hall
Sunday, May 12
Mother’s Day Celebration
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to Noon
Half Day - Prayer Retreat for All, hosted by the Daughters of the King.
Sunday, May 19 at 10:30 Service
Celebration of Graduate Adrian Pritchett
Monday, May 27
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Children’s Play Day (For Children 1 - 3 yrs. old to learn how to play) St. Timothy’s & Kindermusik & Vendors in the Parish Hall & Grounds
Sunday, June 16
Father’s Day Celebration
10:30 a.m. – Baptism and Confirmations by Bishop Kai Ryan & reception to follow.
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Who Are We at St. Timothy's?
We are Easter People on Mission:
Empowered by the Holy Spirit we experience God’s (transforming) love and share it.
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As part of a series between now and June 19th, I will be sharing what we believe and why we do what we do.
Recently, I have come to realize that living into our mission at St. Timothy’s is stretching me quite a bit! In fact, it has required me to work on shifting my viewpoint and learn more about how the Holy Spirit works.
Having been trained in Business Administration and Marketing at North Texas State University and then going into having my own art business to doing business and strategic planning for St. Luke’s Health Systems, I came to view things in facts, figures, outcomes and productivity. This is the business way as I understood it.
The Jesus Way of Love challenges me to look through the eyes of love at myself, God and others with grace, kindness & love, (an epiphany made more even more clear thanks to Ron’s sermon on 4/17/24). As part of the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement, we are challenged to hold up Jesus' way of being against that which we have learned from our culture and our best business practices. What I love about our mission statement is it suggests Jesus' love when shared authentically with ourselves, God or others is transformative rather than transactional.
If we seek to live like Jesus, we are serious about moving out to grow loving, liberating, life-giving relationships with God (evangelism); to grow those relationships with each other (reconciliation); and to grow those relationships with all of creation (creation care). As Christians, we believe God is love, and God’s very being is a trinity of loving relationship: Father; Son and Holy Spirit. In Christ, God invites us to share that love; wherever there is pain or alienation, God longs to knit all people and creation back into wholeness and relationship. Consider trying this: Begin your day by asking: How could my words, actions and heart reflect the loving, liberating, life-giving way of Jesus? It could be a simple as praying God Bless each person or establishment you meet or pass or each task you begin with God’s peace, love and light, in Jesus' name. (In this way, you are praying Thy kingdom come on earth as in heaven.)
At day’s end, with genuine curiosity and zero judgement, ask: When did I see myself or others being loving, liberating or life-giving today? Where do I wish I’d seen or practiced Jesus’ Way? or try this: Look around you and notice wherever you see people nurturing relationship (1) with God, (2) with each other and (3) with creation. What is happening? What is helping people to heal and live in sync with God, with each other and with the earth? What are the fruits of these relationships?
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All Are Welcome -
All who have joined us and wish to call St. Timothy's your faith home! You belong. If you wish to learn more about what we believe and why we do what we do, please join us on Sundays, April 21, May 5, May 19, and June 2. Noon - 1:30 p.m. You are welcome to just come and listen or do this to prepare for confirmation with Bishop Kai Ryan on June 16th at 10:30 a.m. _____________________________________________________________________ Please help us welcome our newest member, Barry Taggart to the St. Timothy's family. Barry has been attending the 8:30 service.
A little bit about Barry, in his words: "I just drove by St. Timothy’s and recalled my sister wanting me to pursue the Episcopal church. I have always admired the high church. I love the Eucharist and hope some I can help serve it. I live in Clute and I have been here for 6 years. My favorite scripture is the one where God proclaims that He delights not in the blood sacrifice of his animals. My favorite gospel would be the Book of John!"
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Beatles Mass
Thank you to our wonderful praise band who led us in joyful worship using Beatles music!
Part of who we are as Episcopalians is we make room or give grace as it has been given to us so freely by Jesus. As such, we acknowledge and respect our different tastes in music. Some like silence so they go to the 8:30 service. Some like the traditional music of the organ and some like more contemporary music and Jazz or Bluegrass music. What we can all agree on is we sing out of love for the One who first loved us as an act of worship and adoration.
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Tabitha's Guild is Back
Sewing Saturday, 2-4pm
Tabatha's Guild is back this Saturday. We will be trying out some possible projects for our next sewing class with guests. You can take home our samples, or give them away.
Our next class with guests will be on June 20, 10am - noon.
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Wanted: Church Directory Photos
Have you looked at your directory photo lately? The directory is a valuable tool for welcoming new members and helping them know who's who. Many of your photos are missing or are extremely outdated. If your family falls into one of those categories, please ask someone to snap a photo and send it in to the church office. (Nothing fancy - smart phone photos are great!)
The church directory app is called Instant Church Directory. You must be in the directory and have a valid email account to connect. You can also request a printed copy of the directory from the church office, (office@stimothy.org.)
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Ron Weeks - Brings Message from Kairos Ministry Weekend.
Special thanks to Ron for sharing about the Kairos weekend at the Clemens Prison Unit where he, Jim Cutshall, Steve Freemen, and Rich Tillman served on a Kairos weekend with 42 inmates. Sharing the love of Jesus with dozens of cookies and lessons about Jesus' love.
You may hear his sermon by clicking the link at the right to go straight to the sermon on YouTube.
For 4/14, we recorded only the sermon due to copyright laws on Beatles songs.
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Sign UP for Camp NOW!
Partial Scholarships Available
We want to see as many of our kids go to Camp Allen as possible this Summer!
NOW is the time to sign up.
To help our families out, Camp Allen and St. Timothy’s will cover 2/3 the cost per child. Full registration cost before scholarship and assistance is $893.
Go ahead and sign up and either make a deposit or check the scholarship box. Then click the link to apply for scholarships. (See below)
Please let Jackie know you have applied for a scholarship and which session.
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Prayers and Thanksgivings | | |
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Thank you God for the prayers you have answered and those you will answer on behalf of our members, our families and friends and those serving our country. Glory to God!
We pray for those wishing to be baptized or confirmed, draw them nearer to you.
For healing and peace among the nations of the world, especially Ukraine, Russia, Pakistan, Israel, Gaza, Syria, and Iran.
For the grace and strength to live into our mission at St. Timothy’s: Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we experience the love of Jesus Christ and share it with others.
May the Holy Spirit be the architect of all we do bringing laborers and raising up leaders in areas where they will thrive.
We pray for the special needs, concerns, and thanksgivings of this congregation and community.
We pray especially for members: Lauren, Jacob, the Obasi family, Richard, the Hutchison family, the Kautz family, Kay, Char, Matthew, Tony, Jim and James, John and Gayle, Mary, James, Jake, Denis and Judi, Kurt, Steve, Michael, Robert, Kay and Roy, Donna and Larry, and Linda.
Thank you for the privilege to pray on behalf of friends and families: Jody, Laryssa, Molly, Ali, Doris, the Udemezue family, Kaytlynn, Mary, the Murrell family, Bruce, Sheral, Megan, Dorothy, Cody, Bill, Greta, Warren and Danee, Riley and Betty, Rose, Melissa, Earlene, Brennan, Pam, Annette, Liam and family, Holly, Jane, Carmen, Kristi, Mita, Alexander, Dustin, Kristi, Hannah, Margaret, Grace, Douglas, Jean, Rebecca, Kellye, Liz, Loorie, Derek, Mary, Eric, Kelly, Jocelyn, Cheryl, Terry, Matt, Kevin, and Claire.
For our men and women serving in the Armed Forces: Jordan, Brad, Lucas, Annie, Justin, Joseph, Caleb, Ed, Brett, Thea, Jaycob, and Joshua.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal Kingdom.
For the diocesan cycle of prayer: St. Luke the Evangelist in Houston, St. Mark’s in Houston, Trinity in Baytown, Trinity in Houston, and the Diocese of Peshawar.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Pamela Mooman, Emilia Pritchett, Juliet Pritchett, Johanna Pritchett, Kirby Kincannon, Kellye Kincannon, William Weir, Douglas Kincannon, and Jane Power
Anniversaries: Dave and Kay Mayberry; Chris and Andrea Hutchison
Birthday and Anniversary Prayer
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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You may donate altar flowers in memory, honor, or celebration of whomever you choose. Select the week of your choice by signing up on the flower chart in the Narthex. The cost is $75 for arrangements on the altar. You may give a check to Jackie (in the office) or put in the offering plate with “flowers” in the memo line. | |
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Growing the Holy Habit of Daily Prayer
There's an App for that!
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Our Challenge is to engage in the Way of Love by praying and studying scripture. | |
For Individuals
Morning & Evening Prayer
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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6
There are 2 ways for prayer requests to be included in the Prayers of the People during worship and the weekly Blast. Details will remain confidential.
- Call the office to share your request (979-297-6003).
- Use the online form found on the church website or scan the QR code found here or in your bulletin.
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Whether prayers of supplication or of thanksgiving:
- Incorporate your personal prayers into worship
- Use the longer pause during the Prayers of the People for spoken and unspoken prayer
- Join a member of the Healing Prayer team at the side chapel after taking communion
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
Matthew 18:20
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Bo's Place Grief Support Services
At Bo's Place, we believe that grieving families heal when they share their experiences with each other. We offer free Grief Support Groups in English and Spanish to families and individuals.
If you or someone you know would like information about Bo's Place Grief Support Groups for children, families, and adults, click here or call 713.942.8339.
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Round Dance Lessons (Rumba)
Mondays at 7:00 PM
| Round Dance lessons continue in the Parish Hall. We are doing a variety of ballroom dances and currently focusing on Rumba. Newbies are welcome as we currently have very low numbers of attendees, you'll get lots of personal instruction. Wear casual clothes with comfortable shoes that slide. Join us for fun exercise and to meet new friends. Cost is $5 per person per lesson approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours on Mondays starting at 7:00PM. Questions, contact Gigi at 979-529-5887 or stop by and check us out. | |
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Got Announcements?
Submit them Online!
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Please send any new announcements by 5pm Wednesday, so we have time to assemble and format the Blast.
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Our digital church directory is a great tool to help you know who's who, associate a name with a face, and reach out to another member. To get started, download the Instant Church Directory app, and log in with the email you provided to the office.
New to St. Timothy's? Have an outdated picture? Take a new picture, and send it in to the office, (office@stimothy.org.)
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We accept gifts in a variety of ways including PayPal and SimpleGive. | |
For your convenience, you may now give via St. Timothy’s PayPal @ https://paypal.me/stimothy200 or the QR code above (There is a small transaction fee to the church for this service) | | | | |
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If you have other suggestions, please let us know.
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