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BREAKING NEWS
worship—Ash Wednesday Services at Noon & 6:30 p.m.
The Ash Wednesday services will be February 17 at Noon and 6:30 p.m. in the church. Prior to the 6:30 p.m. service, a light dinner of soup will be served at 5:45 p.m. in Drake Hall. Regular Wednesday classes will be postponed that day but will resume the following Wednesday on February 24.
serve—Sign-up to Help Samaritan Ministries
Samaritan Ministries is a local agency downtown that serves the needs of the homeless in the Winston-Salem area. St. Tim’s is currently recruiting four groups of six people to serve dinner and spend the night at Samaritan Inn on March 27, 29, 30 and 31. Arrival time at Samaritan Inn is 6:15 PM. We will help serve dinner and clean up. Following that we attend a devotion time with the residents and shortly after that it is lights out. Then, in teams of two, you take turns watching the security cameras in two hour shifts. At 6:00 AM we help folks check out, serve breakfast, clean up and then we are out of there by 7:30 AM. Safe, clean and separate sleeping quarters are provided for the volunteers. It is a wonderful and rewarding way to serve the homeless in our area. This is open to men and women ages 17 and older. To sign up, click here. Contact Adrienne Beauchamp (406-4526).
learn—New Women’s Weekday Bible Study
Hey Ladies, what are you thinking about giving up for Lent? Chocolate? People magazine? Laundry? Why not consider adding something instead? Join a new Weekday Women's Bible Study on Mondays (February 22-March 29), 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the ECW Hall under the Chapel. Join ua as we clear spaces in our hearts and minds so that God may fill us anew in this Lenten season. The study will be on “A Clearing Season: Reflections for Lent” by Sarah Parsons. Book fee is $14 due by February 12. Make checks to St. Tim's with the memo “Women's Lent Study”. Childcare may be provided if needed for an additional fee. Register with Candice Tiner (678-361-1526 or candicetiner@bellsouth.net) or Beth Morphis (765-5262 or bmorph@aol.com).
connect—Men’s Breakfast on Saturday
The Men’s Breakfast Group will meet this Saturday, February 13 at 8 a.m. in Drake Hall. All men are invited. Contact Skip Larson (766-7994).
serve—Club 54 Goes to McDonald House
Club 54 for the fourth and fifth graders will meet at the Ronald McDonald House, 419 S. Hawthorne Road, at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, February 13. They will present RMH with the $301.50 donation they raised and then tour the facility. Afterward the children and parents will eat lunch at McDonald’s on Stratford Road. Current needs for the RMH are: laundry detergent, microwavable, single-serve meals and snacks, paper cups for hot and cold drinks, word-find books, new toy cars and trucks and new art and craft supplies. Contact Allison Bailey (774-1257).
serve—ECW Meeting on Sunday
On this Sunday, February 14 at noon in ECW Hall, the Episcopal Church Women will have their second ECW meeting and luncheon of the year, hosted by Heidi Hawks. Her program will remind us to "Let Our Yes Be Yes and Our No Be No" (Matthew 5:37). We will learn why it is so difficult to make commitments and decisions in our current culture. Are our faith lives shortchanged? Demonstration of practical tools will help women find bettter balances in life among commitments to work, family, friends, oneself, and God. Heidi is a veteran Christian Education and Youth Director with 15 years of Christian Education/Formation experience along with extensive experience with children, youth, and adults. She holds Master's degrees in both religion and education and is completing her PhD in Education, specializing in learning, curriculum, and instruction with a focus on faith formation and spiritual development. Salad and beverages will be provided. Please bring a dish to share! Contact Janet Gresh (306-5193).
connect—Women’s Retreat Rescheduled
The 2010 Women's Retreat has been rescheduled for April 23-25, 2010 and registration is open. For those women who have already registered and plan on attending, you don't need to do anything. For those women who have not previously registered, but would like to attend, please go online to register, or pick up a registration form outside Drake Hall. A $100 deposit is payable by March 7; the balance is payable on March 28. Single rooms are $245; double rooms are $180. Remember that there are full and partial scholarships available to help cover the cost of the retreat. Contact Cathryn Raines (765-7866 or cathryn.raines@hanesbrands.com) for more information.
WORSHIP
worship—Winston-Salem Youth Chorus to Sing
The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus will be singing during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on February 14. You won’t want to miss these very talented young people as they share their gift.
worship—Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer
The Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer Service meets at NOON each Wednesday in the chapel to allow anyone working the opportunity to worship during his or her lunch hour. Please make plans to attend.
LEARN
learn—New Adult Class Meeting
A new adult class entitled “Topics from the First Thousand Years of Christian History” is taught in room C-1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday through March 30. Everyone is welcomed to attend. For more information, contact Dr. John Shannon (jrspshannon@rivercto.net).
learn—Adult Spiritual Growth Classes
Adults have a several choices for Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. A class studying Max Lucado’s “Eye of the Storm” meets in room D1 (contact Gerry Link, 602-2587) while a class for women, meeting in ECW Hall, discusses the Book of Acts (contact Lea Thullbery, lea@sttimothys.ws). Church Chat meets in Drake Hall at 9:30 a.m. for a lively, interactive study of the weekly lectionary Gospel reading (contact Beth Morphis, 765-5262). On Wednesdays, adults can attend Bible study in ECW Hall at 8:15 a.m. or in Drake Hall at 6:30 p.m., both led by Father Steve (765-0294).
CONNECT
connect—Vestry Nominees Announced for Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting will be Sunday, February 14, 9:15-10:15 a.m. in Drake Hall with a light breakfast served. Vestry elections and parish business will be voted on at this time by all recorded confirmed adult communicants in good standing. (To check on or change your membership status, please contact Libby Craven in the parish office—765-0294 or libby@sttimothys.ws.) Click here to read the biographical information on the six candidates running for vestry or scroll to the bottom of this e-mail. A parish forum will be held on February 7, 9:15-10:15 am. in Drake Hall. The forum offer the chance to ask questions about parish business. For more information about the vestry elections or parish meeting, contact Father Steve Rice (frsteve@sttimothys.ws), Lea Thullbery (918-7981 or lea@sttimothys.ws) or any vestry member.
connect—Interested in a St. Tim’s Indoor Soccer Team?
All men and women age 18 and up interested in playing indoor soccer are asked to contact Nick Meacham (970-3638 or nick_meacham@att.net). A schedule will be announced at a later time after team is formed.
connect—Book Club Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting of the St. Tim’s Book Club will be Sunday, February 28 at noon in ECW Hall. Discussion will be on “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. The March 28 meeting will discuss “The Heart of Christianity” by Marcus Borg. Plan on bringing a bagged lunch and joining the group. Contact Jeanne Bohrer (768-9125).
connect—Fellowship Meals
Everyone is invited to enjoy a great home-cooked, hot breakfast served each Sunday, 8:45-9:15 a.m. in Drake Hall. For a $4 donation, you get fellowship with your church family in a spiritually uplifting environment! Also everyone is invited to attend the Wednesday Fellowship meal served each Wednesday, 5:45-6:30 p.m. in Drake Hall. For a $6 adult and $3 child donation, you will receive a varied meal including an entrée with vegetables, salad and dessert. Please join your Christian brothers and sisters in parish fellowship this week. For more information, contact the church office.
connect—Come to Sunday’s Devout Stout
Join other adults for “Devout Stout” at Finnigan’s Wake Pub and Kitchen at 620 N. Trade Street in Winston-Salem on the first Sunday of each month, 7-10 p.m. for a glass of iced tea or ale and a bit of theology. Contact Amy Mann (5manns@bellsouth.net) or Lisette Timberlake (lisette23@vzw.blackberry.net).
SERVE
serve—LEM Camp Rescheduled
Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM) is a corps of lay servants who feel called to serve at the altar during celebrations of the Holy Eucharist. LEMs are licensed by the bishop to administer the sacrament on Sundays and they provide invaluable assistance to the clergy during the service. Serving as a LEM is a great honor and a calling. Have you ever wondered if God is calling you to serve as a LEM? Are you simply curious about what this is all about? This Sunday, February 14 at 4 p.m., there will be a "LEM Camp" in the church to share information about the ministry of LEMs and a demonstration of what LEMs do. You don't have to commit to come and see. Join us on the January 31! See Larry Conrad (lconradjr@sttimothys.ws) or Father Steve Rice (frsteve@sttimothys.ws).
serve—Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Go ahead and mark your calendars to attend the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Tim’s on Tuesday, February 16, 5:15-7 p.m. in Drake Hall. The Men’s Breakfast Group will cook the food while members of the youth group will serve and decorate the hall. All proceeds will benefit the summer youth mission trips. Contact Bobby Steinhauser (765-0294 ext. 305).
serve—ECW Indoor Yard Sale
The Episcopal Church Women at St. Tim’s will hold an indoor yard sale on February 20, 7 a.m.-noon in Drake Hall. The women will be accepting donations on Friday, February 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. only. All types of items will be accepted but no mattresses, large appliances and please do not bring anything ripped, stained or broken. Contact Susan Faust (759-7229).
serve—Youth Fund-raiser Kicked-off
Last Sunday, February 7 the youth of St. Timothy’s began a “Filler-up for Navajo” fund-raiser by passing out bottles of SoBe® Lifewater generously donated by Pepsi to the congregation following the services. Each recipient has been asked to empty the bottle, wash it out and return it filled with a monetary donation by March 7. All money received will benefit the youth summer mission trip to Navajo Land. Checks may be made to St. Timothy’s and marked “Youth Mission Trip”. Contact Bobby Steinhauser (765-0294 ext. 305).
serve—7th Annual Day of Caring
Save the date for the 7th Annual Day of Caring at St. Timothy’s to be held Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m. before breaking out in teams to work in the community. Watch for more details soon! Free St. Timothy’s tee-shirt for first-time volunteers! Contact Tina Stearns (922-1616).
serve—Online Giving on Website
You can use your debit or credit card (MasterCard, VISA or Discover) through the St. Tim’s website to make your contribution to the parish. Click here to access the easy and secure link. Contact Parish Administrator Cathy Culver (cathy@sttimothys.ws or 765-0294) with questions.
serve—Box Tops For Cook
Save your Box Tops for Education to bring to the church office. Cook Elementary uses the donations to buy school supplies for the underprivileged children they serve. Contact Anita Wesson (722-7960).
serve—February Care Group Servants
The Care Group coordinators for February are Jo Steelman (945-2292) and Rhea Wilkins (778-0988). If you or someone you know are in need of temporary assistance with transportation, a meal or a visit, call them.
serve—Crisis Control Gift of the Month
The Crisis Control Gift of the Month for February is canned fruit. You may bring your donations to the shelves in Drake Hall or to the box in the volunteer office in Gribbin building.
serve—Worship Assistants for February 14
The Worship Assistants at 8 a.m. on February 14 are: Greeter—Pat Hain, Usher—Carol & Charles Cuningham, Lector—Georgena Clayton, Acolyte—Katy Llewellyn and Jimmy Llewellyn, LEMs—Ellen Turner, Guy Stevens, George Ellis and Tom White. The Worship Assistants at 10:30 a.m. on February 14 are: Greeters—Helen & Mark Vasudevan and Joya & Joel Shepard, Ushers—Carol & Greg Hoover and Ashley & Joey Robbins, Lectors—Gerry Link and Doug Sanecki, Acolytes—Erin Gerrity, Gibson Bailey, David Green, Will Carter and Brynn Tiner, LEMs—John Guglielmi, Skip Larson, Erin Plumb and Sam Hamilton, Altar Guild—Katherine Hodges and Allison Bailey, Eucharistic Visitors—Alice Elsner to Sherry Tabb.
CHILDREN’S NEWS ...
LEARN—This Sunday, February 14, the preschoolers and primary school-aged children gather at 9:15 a.m. in the Chapel for music before dismissing to classrooms for Bible lessons. At 10:15 a.m. the preschool children move to room C2 for Preschool Worship and the primary children attend Children’s Chapel in the chapel. The primary children enter church at the 10:30 a.m. offertory to join their parents. Preschool children enter to meet their parents in the pews at the 10:30 a.m. communion hymns. All children are welcomed at anytime for Sunday School and worship! Contact Pam Carter (pam@sttimothys.ws).
LEARN—Each Wednesday night (except for February 17) the children have Bible study with the Way of the Child program for K-2nd grades meeting at 5:15-6 p.m. in room C-2. Families will eat dinner together, 6-6:30 p.m. then the 3rd-5th graders have their Way of the Child class at 6:30-7:15 p.m. in room C-2 and the preschoolers have Bible in Action in room C-3, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Contact Pam Carter (pam@sttimothys.ws).
LEARN—Children’s Choirs meet each Wednesday (except for February 17) with the 3rd-5th graders’ Kids of the Kingdom Choir meeting 5:15-6 p.m. and the K-2 graders’ Cherubs Choir meeting 6:30-7:15 p.m. Both groups meet in the choir room. Contact Christin Barnhardt (765-0294 or christin@sttimothys.ws.)
LEARN—Music Class, God’s Children Sing!, for infants through preschoolers with a parent or caregiver is offered weekly on Tuesdays, at 9-9:30 am. in room C-2 and Wednesdays (except for February 17), 5:15-6 p.m. in C-5. If you or someone you know has a child who would like to participate, please join us. If you cannot attend at these times but are interested in a preschool music class, contact Christin Barnhardt (christin@sttimothys.ws).
YOUTH NEWS ...
Contact Bobby Steinhauser (bobby@sttimothys.ws, 765-0294 or see the youth web page at www.sttimsyouth.com).
CONNECT—Two new youth retreat opportunities are available for the youth. The youth in 7th-9th grades have the opportunity to attend the New Beginnings retreat in Georgia the weekend of February 26-28. The youth will be led through a spiritual journey that will help find themselves and God during their crazy, hectic lives. You can find more information at http:www.edogy.org/New_Beginnings.html. The youth in 9th-12th grades may attend the Happening Retreat at the Summit on the weekend of March 19-21. The aim of this powerful weekend is to concentrate on the Person and Teaching of Jesus Christ and His ongoing Living Body, the Church. Go to http://www.episdioncyouth.org/article220206c3051399.htm for more information. Contact Bobby Steinhauser (765-0294 ext. 305).
LEARN—Sunday School for all youth in grades 6th-12th meets on the Drake Hall stage at 9:15 a.m. for biblical discussion relating to everyday topics.
LEARN—The youth in 6th-12th grades are invited to meet each Wednesday (except for February 17) in room D-1 in Drake at 6:30-7:30 p.m. for discussion based on the Bible’s lectionary selections.
LEARN—EYC for the youth in 6th-12th grades this Sunday, February 14 will meet together at 5:30 p.m. in Drake Hall for supper then an activity.
WORSHIP—All high school youth are invited to meet on Fridays, 7:30-8 a.m. for Prayer Breakfast. Devotion begins at 7:55 a.m. The February location will be Biscuitville on Robinhood Road near Peacehaven Road. If school is canceled for the day, so is the breakfast.
SERVE—Youth Music holds practice in Drake Hall each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. If you are in 6th-12th grades, play an instrument or sing and would like to help lead music in youth gatherings, please attend. For more information, contact Christin Barnhardt (christin@sttimothys.ws).
2010 Vestry Nominees
Alice Elsner
Alice Elsner is a lifelong Episcopalian and was married for 27 years to Harold, an Episcopal Priest. She taught Pre-K for more than 25 years and worked in the Accounting Department of the Diocese of Southeast Florida before moving to North Carolina. Alice has been a member of St. Tim’s since 2005 and has enjoyed becoming a part of the parish family. Alice is a Stephen Minister, LEM, Convention Delegate and a member of the Worship Commission. She volunteers with Vacation Bible School during the summer and weekly in the office as well as with other activities at church. Her vision for St. Tim’s is “a transformation in each of us as Christ’s love and light shines through us to those in our community and the world.”
John Guglielmi
John Guglielmi and his wife, Chiquita, have been members of St. Timothy’s for nine years. They have two grown children and seven grandchildren and enjoy traveling and watching both Duke football and basketball.
John has served on two vestries—St. Paul’s Wilkesboro and Emmanuel Church Harrisonburg, VA—and served both as Senior and Junior Warden at St. Paul’s. John has also served on both the Executive Council and the Episcopal Foundation of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina. He was elected twice to be a delegate to General Convention. Presently at St. Tim’s, John is a member of the Finance Committee and a LEM.
John would feel it would be a honor to be elected to be a member of St. Timothy’s Vestry.
Skip Larson
Skip Larson has been a member of St. Timothy’s for 50 years. In that period of time he has been a member of the choir, served as a LEM and is currently a member of the Worship Commission. He has also served on the Vestry before, with one of those years as Junior Warden. Skip believes the coming years will bring great changes and challenges to our congregation and he looks forward to those situations. “I have never been prouder to be a member of this congregation and of the growth and enthusiasm that I now see happening at St. Tim’s,” he says.
Skip is married to Jean—31 years!—and they live in Clemmons. They have one son Scott who lives and works in Charlotte and who is getting married in May. Their daughter lives in Oregon with her husband and the Larson’s beautiful three-year-old granddaughter.
Skip has recently retired after 20 years as a systems support analyst at WFU School of Medicine. He has been volunteering two days a week as an interviewer at Crisis Control Ministry and one morning a week in the office at St. Tim’s.
Amy Mann
Amy Mann has been a member at St. Timothy’s for over a year and a half. She currently serves as the chairperson for the Evangelism Commission, is co-leader of the Devout Stout fellowship group and taught Summer Brigade Sunday school. Amy has prior employment experience she feels will complement the Vestry. These positions include parish administrator for Trinity Episcopal Church and assistant to the director of Chattahoochee Christian Preschool. She is currently employed as a licensed insurance professional with State Farm Insurance.
Amy is married to Travis Mann and has three children Tanner, Ashlyn and Aubrey. She is also grateful to be a part of the St. Tim’s family and the welcoming atmosphere of the parish. Amy was baptized as an infant in the Episcopal Church and has returned full circle to the Episcopal Church after being confirmed and married in the Catholic Church.
“I would welcome the opportunity to serve God, the Church, and my fellow parishioners through a leadership position. I am excited to see our parish thrive and feel called to offer my talents to continue this mission.”
—And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.—Romans 8:28
Nick Meacham
Having grown up in the Church of England Nick Meacham understands the benefits of having a strong church within a community and working together on outreach, education and growth in the church.
For the past five years Nick has served as a Communications Coordinator for NC BioNetwork. Prior to this, Nick who hails from England was the youngest politician elected as a member of Council for a metropolitan area. Nick served on the following cabinets; Health, Youth and Cultural Services, Urban Planning, Education, Lifelong Learning and e-Governance Cabinet Advisory Committees. Nick also served as a School Governor at Lightwoods Junior School in Oldbury England.
He currently serves on the Executive committee of the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce Technology Council, and is co chair of the W-S Technology Council PR Committee. Nick serves on numerous committees including editorial advisor and article writer for a national life science magazine and strategic planning. Nick’s education includes a B.A. degree in Political Science from London Guildhall University and a Masters degree in Education from Western Carolina University.
Nick and his wife Ann relocated from the Asheville area to Winston-Salem late last summer.
Cathryn Raines
Cathryn Raines was born in Baldwin, New York (on Long Island) and lived there for 18 years. Her education includes a BS in Conservation and a BS in Recreation Resources Administration both from NC State University. She also has a MBA from Bryan School of Business, UNCG.
Cathryn married Mark Raines on March 14, 1998 and has two children: Christopher Kirkham (21, senior at App State) and Matthew Raines (10, 5th grader at Whitaker). She works full-time at Hanesbrands as Office Manager for the CEO.
Cathryn has been at St. Timothy’s since 2003. Her current and past activities include children’s Sunday school teacher, secretary for ECW, member of search committee for the Director of Music Ministries, choir member, women’s retreat chairperson, Day of Caring participant, hospitality co-chair for ECW and Sinner’s Dinner participant. Her personal interests include cooking and eating (not necessarily in that order!), walking, hiking, travel, gardening (sort of!), and she loves to watch old movies. She is a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and tries to exercise several times a week either at the YMCA or outdoors.
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