In case of snow, ice, or otherwise inclement weather conditions on Sunday mornings, call the church office at 215-745-4453 to listen to our recorded message. It will let you know if we’ve been forced to cancel our service.
A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KATHLEEN
Dear Ones in Christ,
Blessings to you and those that bring light and love into your life!
Recently over the course of three days, my attention has been continually drawn to the Holy Spirit, her call to prayer, and attention to her movement in the world around us. A dear colleague and I had lunch, and she shared with me her congregation’s focus for the coming year to be one of prayer and worship. In the time that we continued to be present to one another, I felt another tug in the direction of seeking God’s presence through prayer. I had spent the previous couple of weeks looking over possibilities for studying the Book of Acts for our Thursday night Bible Study. As I prepared for our first gathering, I saw that God was again gently guiding my attention to the Holy Spirit – which is one of the themes of Luke’s writing about God’s people coming together after Christ ascended.
God’s people at St. Tim’s will be meeting together at the end of February to take a look back over the past year of serving God and tending to our journey of sharing the Good News around us and for us, and then setting a course for the journey forward. In this time, along with the shifts in leadership of our Country and the rising tension in our communities, I see a strong call to prayer and seeking out of how we live and move in the world AND how we can lend a hand to others to do that very same thing. Dear Ones, through it all, we need to remember that we are all part of the community of Christ here at St. Timothy’s. My prayer is that, even though our physical vision sees the concrete in front of us most of the time, our humanity will see with the eyes of Christ and the Holy Spirit to see the needs of our neighbors (in and out of the building). We call upon God in prayer to lead us in a way forward that will strengthen our faith and our community to serve the needs of both body and soul for all whom we encounter.
Holy, Gracious, and Everlasting God, send the Holy Spirit to ease the tensions rising around us and help us to be for others and for ourselves a healing balm in those moments that threaten to overwhelm us. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. Peace, Pastor
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
SUNDAY WORSHIP (9:15 AM): SEASON OF EPIPHANY throughout February, with the Presentation of our Lord celebrated February 2. All are welcome for coffee hour afterwards, too.
THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 27 EVENING BIBLE STUDY, FROM 7:30 to 8:30 PM. We’re focusing on Acts, with the help of Life Lessons from Acts, by Max Lucado.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8: HOPE’S TABLE, FROM 11 AM TO 1 PM. Come, bring a friend, or enjoy making a friend over a nice meal with nice people. This month’s menu is tentatively scheduled as vegetable soup, baked chicken in sauce, rice, and a special “Valentine’s Day dessert.” Call or email Liz Soltan if you can help out (215-828-1619 or soltan320@comcast.net).
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10: COUNCIL MEETING, 3:30 PM.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16: SCOUTS’ SUNDAY (9:15 AM): Members of Troop 226 and their families will join us in worship.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22: INTERGENERATIONAL GATHERING/MISSION MAKERS, FROM 3:30 to 5:00 PM. Join us for the INSIDE OUT MOVIE, popcorn, and discussion. All ages welcome!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23: Annual Congregational Meeting. SEE ATTACHED FLYER.
COUNCIL POSITION OPENINGS
We have openings on our Council, and we need you to consider if you might be willing to become involved by taking on a position in 2025. Please consider where your talents may be and prayerfully reflect on how you can get involved. Reach out to Pastor Kathleen or Susan Feola if you would like to be nominated for one of the available positions.
SECRETARY:
Job Description: The secretary shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings of the congregation and of the Council. The secretary is also responsible for the summary of Council actions to be included in a newsletter and Annual Report submitted to the congregation, and is to correspond on behalf of, and as requested by, the Council.
EDUCATION COMMISSIONER:
Job Description:
1. Formulate the program of Christian education
2. Oversee the Sunday Church School and Vacation Bible School
3. Assist the Pastor, as requested, in the catechetical (confirmation) program, membership classes, Bible studies, and/or other training items
4. Maintain liaison with Christian Education committees, groups, and events at Parish, Synod, and Church-wide levels
5. Etc….
EVANGELISM COMMISSIONER:
Job Description:
1. Serve as Advertising/Public Relations Coordinator. Make use of all means available through social media by publicizing St. Tim’s events/activities
2. Establish follow-up program for first-time visitors with the Pastor.
3. Communicate/correspond with other area churches regarding joint activities/events to reach out to the community
4. Investigate outside programs that are relevant to people’s daily lives and connect them to the church. Create ways to bring people inside our doors
5. Etc….
SERVICE COMMISSIONER:
Job Description:
1. Provide information and direction to the congregation in responding to on-going social concerns and the agencies of the church relating to these.
2. Give direction to the congregation’s involvement in responding to the human needs of the greater Philadelphia area, relating to homelessness, poverty, the aged, and other disenfranchised.
3. Give direction to any involvement of the congregation in Synodical, Parish, or community drives or campaigns on behalf of particular human needs, e.g., Caring for Friends, Bloodmobile, etc.
4. Etc….
PRAYER LIST NOTICE
Beginning at our service on the second Sunday in February (the 9th) we will start announcing only the names of people who continue to need prayers at this time during the Intercessory prayers. Please send updates/requests for people to be added to the list. Please include the initial of the person’s last name.
The group that we pray for during our Sunday services will be reviewed monthly. If you are aware that people on the list continue to need long-term prayers, please let Pastor know through the cards on the back table, or by emailing or calling the church office with the information. Those people will not be removed from the prayer list.
Prayer List as of 1-31-25
Fred, Charlie, Aiden, Gail, Ted, Ken, Michael, Carol, Janice, Jeffrey, Rose, Teri, Doris, Bernadette, Al, Andrew, Stanley, Barbara, Jane, John, Danielle, Bert, Janet, The Bauder Family, Gary, Rachel, Will, Lisa, Andy, Dan, Kathleen, Kristen, Angelika, Louise, Mark, Robin, William, Ed, Bob, Betty, Leah, Sister Catherine, Diane, Verna, Joe, Brian, Priscilla, Lin, Cheryl, George, Bettyann, Tom Salber, , Daisy, Patty, Cassi, Tim, Emily and Baby Girl, Donyell, Daniel, Joanne, Jill, Don, Iris, Krissy, Bill, Lilliana, Michele, Amy, Tom M.
HAPPENINGS AT ST. TIM’S
HOPE’S TABLE
An inch of snow kept attendance down at our January 9th Hope’s Table—14 guests--but not the spirits of the volunteers (seven hardy folks).
Guests and volunteers alike agreed that “All’s well that ends well” with cookies! Join us on Saturday, February 8, for a special “Valentine’s Day Lunch,” 11 am to 1 pm.
WHAT ARE THESE PEOPLE UP TO?
ANSWER ON THE NEXT PAGE.
ANSWER: THEY ARE “MISSION MAKERS”
Our Saturday, January 25, Mission Makers was truly intergenerational. Attendees ranged in age from two to seventy-plus. While the children enjoyed making a craft and hearing a story from Pastor Kathleen, the older folks finished putting together 106 meals for Caring for Friends.
A full van of meals, heading to the Caring for Friends warehouse.
*****The next Mission Makers is Saturday, February 22, from 3:30 to 5 pm, for a showing of Inside Out. Yes, there will be popcorn.*****
PRESCHOOL NEWS
Our little scholars found themselves rolling in the dough during the last week of January as both the 3s and Pre-K classes took separate field trips to make pizzas at nearby Joseph’s Pizzeria. School will be closed on Valentine’s Day so the children (and teachers?) can enjoy a 4-day Presidents’ Day weekend. They will celebrate “Heart Day” early with a party and card exchange on Wednesday, February 12.
Registration for 25/26 is going well, with the 3s class almost full, and school tours beginning in early February for the limited number of open slots in the Pre-K class.
WHO’S WHO ON COUNCIL
If you have a question or concern, reach out to any member. If you wish to attend a Council meeting—usually held the third Monday of the month-- please let us know beforehand.
SUSAN FEOLA (PRESIDENT) - 215-718-9600 or suefeola07@msn.com
VANESSA FINEBERG (VICE PRESIDENT) 215-605-2653 or vineberg@comcast.net
CAROLYN DENZEL (SECRETARY)-- 215-205-4187 or cdenzel03@gmail.com
KATHY SWIFT (TREASURER) –215-813-0824 or kswift6267@comcast.net
JOHN CREEDON (PROPERTY) –267-249-8369 or creedonsr@comcast.net
TINA SNYDER (PARISH LIFE/SERVICE) – 267-879-4637 or jimntina87@comcast.net
ELISA DAVIS (WORSHIP) —215-532-1773 or edsmjjd@gmail.com
PASTOR KATHLEEN KERIN –201-638-8217 or kathkerin@gmail.com
THE NEXT CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, AT 3:30 PM
FEBRUARY LECTIONARY READINGS
FEBRUARY 2: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84; Psalm 24:7-10 (alternate); Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40
FEBRUARY 9: Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]; Psalm 138;
FEBRUARY 16: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1;
St. Timothy Lutheran Church
Annual Congregational Meeting
Save the Date!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD @ 10:30 AM
A catered luncheon in Fellowship Hall will follow the meeting. Come out and meet Pastor Kathleen Kerin and get to know her. All members are welcome to attend.
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