Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we experience the love of Jesus Christ and share it with others. | |
Looking Ahead - Special Events | |
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Wednesday, January 8
Pastor Robin Reeves-Kautz celebrated 18 years of ordained ministry.
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Saturday, January 11
2:00 Tabitha's Guild (Saturday sewing group)
Sunday, January 12 - First Sunday after the Epiphany - Baptism of Jesus, God’s Beloved
7:30 Brotherhood of St. Andrew
8:30 Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:15 Coffee Hour, Parish Hall
10:30 Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:30 Godly Play (Ages 3-10, Kids return to church in time for communion)
10:30 Nursery and Playroom available for kids, (1 month to 4 years old)
11:45 Children's Choir
Saturday, January 18
10-12 Mini-Retreat: Praying for 2025 & Space for Opening ourselves to a Word for 2025.
Tuesday, January 21
6:30 Vestry meeting to approve the budget
Sunday, January 26
8:30 am Rite I Eucharist & contemplative service
10:30 am Rite II Eucharist with Organ & Choir
11:45 Parish Annual Meeting, Leadership Appreciation & 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, February 2
10:30 installation of new Vestry members
Friday & Saturday, February 7-8
Diocesan Council in Fort Worth
Tuesday, March 4
Pancake Supper & Jazz Band
Wednesday, March 5
Ash Wednesday
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Happy New year!
During the season of Epiphany, we will focus on beginning simple spiritual practices we can do daily to help us love like Jesus.
Church is a school for learning to love like Jesus, a mentor once told me. As such, we will have lessons, an invitation to practice and then share how it went and what you learned. In this way, we will learn together.
Lesson One: Our True Identity
You are God’s (Son or Daughter), the beloved with whom God is well pleased.
While we are given new adoption papers at our baptism, we need to do some renewing of our mind and practices to believe it and then live it.
Ironically, the people who most need this good news are very often the most difficult for us to see as beloved. They are the ones that most need to know and be seen as beloved beyond their actions. Isn’t this what God does for us? He sees us through Christ unblemished and he loves us as He loves Jesus.
Practice as you go:
Pray: Lord please Bless______, in Jesus Name.
Open your eyes as you go. Who do you see? Ask the Lord to Bless them, even pray God bless those you have negative feelings about. It will actually help your heart.
Ideas: bless my family, my church, my city, the mayor, the school and all in it as I pass, the president and president elect.
Extra credit: Say to your spouse, children and grandchildren: “________, you are God’s son/daughter, the Beloved; with you God is well pleased and so am I.” Luke 3:22
Please let me know if you have an experience doing this simple practice and want to share on Sunday during announcements.
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Mini-Retreat
Praying for a Word for 2025
Saturday, January 18, 10-12, Parish Hall
I invite you to go slow as we enter 2025. Take 5-10 minutes to sit in silence or go on a slow walk - allowing God to connect with you.
This mini-retreat is another way to go slow. It is designed to help us make space to open ourselves up to listen for a word with which to view one’s life this year. It can help frame our life’s experiences and provide an opening for insight from God as we journey through the year.
Come away for a time of quiet contemplation with God. We will open our time together with prayer, a guided meditation. Participants will have the option to a.) go and pray and/or journal in their favorite spot (prompts provided) or b.) for external processors I will be available to listen with them. Then we will gather for those who wish to share their experience.
For the past ten years, I have discovered a word or intention for the year which has brought me into deeper relation with God and myself.
I’m available for questions prior to the event for those who want more information. A sign up sheet will be in the Narthex.
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Hot Stuff!
3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
January 26, 2025, 11:45
The 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off will be here in no time!
Contestants should plan to bring a crockpot full of chili to the church kitchen by 10:30. Beans or no beans? Hot or mild? Bring it on! Winners will be determined by popular vote.
We will also need people to help with side dishes, beverages, setup and cleanup. Sign-up sheets are in the hallway, or call the office to sign up.
- Side Dishes - Saltine crackers, Corn chips, Tortilla chips, Cornbread
- Desserts - Ice Cream, Cookies, Brownies
- Beverages - Set up ice water and lemonade table. St. Timothy’s has lemonade mix.
- Clean-up Crew
Got questions? Reach out to Sondra Griner (979) 388-5687 or David Kautz.
Who will win the chili crown?
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Annual Meeting & Vestry Election
January 26, 2025, 11:45
What to expect at Annual Meeting besides great chili and connection:
- Celebrating 2024 Successes, Leaders & Volunteers
- Dreams and Vision for 2025
- Give thanks for Vestry - outgoing: Kerry Cormier, Fran Hammond, Steve Freemen (finished 6 months of John Pitts' Term)
- Vote by acclamation new vestry members: Janet Hicks, Steve Freemen, Rich Tillman
- Budget Review
- Announce Winners of Chili Cook-off
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Tabitha's Guild (Sewing)
January 11, 2:00 - 4:00
Our sewing room will be open this Saturday from 2-4pm. Our project this week is to make some oven mitts for the St. Timothy's kitchen, and also to see whether this is a suitable project for a future sewing class.
We have some community members who need easy access to a sewing machine. If you know of anyone like this, they should feel free to use one of ours during our open hours.
Reach out to Sondra Griner if you have any questions or ideas for this ministry.
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Children’s Choir
Returns this Sunday, January 12
Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us after the 10:30 service on Sundays (approx. 11:45 am to 12:15 pm).
Feel free to contact Andrea Hutchison for more information at music@stimothy.org or 817-691-3753
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Three Kings in Pictures
Thanks to Sandra Weir and her loyal helpers who arranged our king cake and viewing of nativity scenes!
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Prayers and Thanksgivings | |
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We pray for the special needs, concerns, and thanksgivings of this congregation and community.
We pray especially for members: Kurt, Mark, Anna, Claira, Luke, David and Pastor Robin, Charlie, Carol and family, Alan and the Hammond family, Donna and Larry, Lorna, Lauren, Jacob, Richard, Kay, Char, Jim and James, John and Gayle, Kay and Roy, Mary, James, Jake, Denis and Judi, Steve, Michael, Robert, and Linda.
Thank you for the privilege to pray on behalf of friends and families: Rebekah, Alexandera, Katie, Jimmy, Paula, Pat, Paul, the Luna family, Gilbert and family, Alisha, Eileen, the Dye family, Sue and Keith, Daryl and family, Carrie, Jody, Laryssa, Molly, Ali, Doris, Kaytlynn, Mary, Bruce, Sheral, Megan, Dorothy, Cody, Bill, Greta, Warren and Danee, Betty and family, Rose, Melissa, Brennan, Pam, Annette, Liam and family, Holly, Jane, 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.
We pray for our men and women serving in the Armed Forces: Cory, Jordan, Brad, Lucas, Annie, Justin, Joseph, Caleb, Ed, Brett, Thea, Jaycob, Cody, Joshua, and any others named now.
We pray for those recovering from natural disasters, war, and famine. Be their strength and aid in all things. Guide us in how we might help our neighbors still suffering.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal Kingdom.
For the diocesan cycle of prayer: Church of the Cross in Lake Travis, Epiphany in Burnet, Good Shepherd in Austin, and the Diocese of Peshawar.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Mark Lehnhoff, Donna Jablecki, Cory McKelvy, Arleen Frank, Anh Thomas, and Kerry Cormier
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. | |
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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Round Dance Lessons (Waltz) | Round Dance lessons are held in the Parish Hall on most Mondays. We are doing a variety of ballroom dances and currently focusing on Waltz. 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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You can submit announcement requests from the St. Timothy's website at www.stimothy.org/announcements or by email to Sondra and Jackie at announcements@stimothy.org.
Here is our timeline and deadlines for the Blast.
- Tuesday 5PM Most new articles should be submitted.
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Wednesday 5PM ALL new articles should be sent in.
- on or before noon on Thursday we will send a draft of the Blast to stakeholders
- Thursday 5PM ALL edits of existing articles should be submitted
Exceptions should only be for emergencies and information that couldn't possibly be anticipated.
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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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