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BREAKING NEWS
worship—Stations of the Cross During Lent
Stations of the Cross will be offered every Friday during Lent at 5 p.m. in the church beginning February 19. Also Confession will be available 4:30-5 p.m. every Friday during Lent in the narthex. Contact Father Steve (765-0294 or frsteve@sttimothys.ws).
serve—ECW Yard Sale Features ‘Select Treasures’
The Episcopal Church Women at St. Tim’s will hold an indoor yard sale this Saturday, 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 including clothes will be accepted but no mattresses, large appliances and please do not bring anything ripped, stained or broken. New this year will be a room featuring “Select Treasures”—collectible items that will feature a slightly higher-than-yard-sale price and will not be marked down. The other yard sale items will be marked half price at 11 a.m. Anything not sold at the yard sale will be donated to the Vietnam Veterans of America. Contact Susan Faust (759-7229).
learn—After Mass Bible Blast Will Not Meet
Due to many meetings and commitments with the leaders, After Mass Bible Blast for the preschoolers through third graders will not meet this Sunday, February 21. Contact Pam Carter (765-0294 or pam@sttimothys.ws).
learn—Meeting for Parents of 8th Graders and Older Youth
All parents of 8th graders and older youth are invited to meet with Director of Youth Ministries Bobby Steinhauser this Sunday, February 21 at noon in the church to receive information about this year’s Youth Confirmation Class. Bishop Marble is scheduled to be at St. Timothy’s on September 5 to receive the new confirmands. Contact bobby (765-0294 ext. 305 or bobby@sttimothys.ws).
serve—Order Lilies for Easter
Order forms for purchasing Easter lilies for decorating the Easter and Flowering Sunday services at St. Tim’s are available in the kiosk in Drake Hall, in the Gribbin Lobby and online by clicking here. The lilies may be given in honor or memory of a loved one and cost $12 each. Deadline for purchase is March 21. Contact Libby Craven (765-0294 or libby@sttimothys.ws).
serve—Would You Like a New St. Tim’s T-Shirt?
New St. Timothy’s T-shirts (modeled above by Adrienne Beauchamp) are available for purchase. The short-sleeve shirts cost $8 in adult medium to 2X-large sizes and are currently available through Parish Administrator Cathy Culver. Long-sleeve shirts may be ordered in the same sizes for a cost of $12. Contact Cathy (765-0294 or cathy@sttimothys.ws).
WORSHIP
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.
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 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 as soon as possible. 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).
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—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.
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—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 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).
serve—Youth Fund-raiser Kicked-off
On 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 21
The Worship Assistants at 8 a.m. on February 21 are: Greeter—Barnes Daniels, Usher—Mary & Jerry Pass, Lector—Alice Elsner, Acolyte—Caroline Lane, LEMs—Guy Stevens, Martha Watson, Larry Conrad and Rhea Wilkins. The Worship Assistants at 10:30 a.m. on February 21 are: Greeters—Joya Shepard, Barb Presson and Lara & Pete Schantz, Ushers—Roy Hall, Brian Hall and Allison & Jim Bailey, Lectors—Robin & Jane Richards, Acolytes—Ben Cowgill, Alex Stearns, Parker Stallings, Grace Miller and Tripp Tiner, LEMs—Tony Hamby, Tom White, Mark Vasudevan and Chris Skarzynski, Altar Guild—8 a.m. service, Mary Pass; Katherine Hodges and Allison Bailey, Eucharistic Visitors—Martha Watson to Jean Ulrich and Tony Hamby to Jim & Betty Ann Austin.
CHILDREN’S NEWS ...
LEARN—This Sunday, February 21, 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 21 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).
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