Mission Team Support Group
Our Mission Team Support Group provides
opportunities for growth and nurture of all of our members by
creating a sense of service outreach community. Here we discover
Christ living in our members' lives.
The Mission Team Support Group is the vehicle
by which the entire congregation can be involved in the service
outreach ministry of the church. Team and church members grow,
are nurtured, and participate in the expansion of Christ's work
through the Support Group .
If you are a member of a Mission Team or
you would like to support the work of the Mission Teams, we invite
you to join the Support Group.
The specific purpose of a the Mission Team
Support Group is "to experience, nurture and support in order
to express our faith in Jesus Christ in mission and service outreach
to those beyond the church."
The Mission Team Support Group meets the
fourth Sunday of the month at 12 p.m. in the church Lounge.
Choirs
St. Timothy is blessed with excellent
musicians in its choirs and ensembles. Music helps us to express
what cannot be put into words alone. Everyone is welcome to join
any of our musical groups, and we encourage people to participate
as much as their schedules allow, whether it’s all year,
or just for special services.
Senior Choir—The
Senior Choir sings for the glory of God, supports the singing
of the congregation, and offers appropriate music during worship
services. This choir is open to everyone from middle school age
and older, and meets in the church sanctuary every Wednesday,
September to June, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. The choir is open to
everyone who can sing in tune and enjoys singing. The Senior Choir
sings in church almost every Sunday and for special services during
Lent and Christmas.
Children’s Choir—The
Children’s Choir gives young singers the opportunity to
be an important part of the worship service. This is done by having
them offer their music in the church service once a month. The
choir is made up of all the children in Sunday School. They meet
every Sunday, September to June, at 9:30 am in the Choir Room for
15 minutes of singing and praying together before their Sunday
School classes. All children are welcome!
Bell Choir
The Bell Choir provides an opportunity
for ringers to present music in the worship service approximately
once a month to glorify God. This choir rehearses in the church
sanctuary from 6:45 to 7:15 pm two Wednesdays a month and before
the Sunday service in which they play. The Bell Choir is open
to everyone from grade four and older who enjoys hearing the bells,
and like to play them.
Praise Band
Glorious Day, St. Timothy's Praise Band, leads our Sunday worship one Sunday a month. They provide an upbeat, energetic worship experience. The band also plays for special events and participates in other events throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Bread of Life Ensemble
The purpose of this group of guitar and
percussion players is to accompany the contemporary services throughout
the year for God's greater glory. It is open to anyone who enjoys
playing guitar or percussion. Rehearsals are held as needed.
Instrumental Ensemble
The Instrumental Ensemble provides an opportunity
for instrumentalists to use their talents for the glory of God.
It is made up of anyone with at least two years’ experience
on a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument. They present appropriate
music at the 8:00 pm Christmas Eve service and at the 10:30 am
Easter service. Rehearsals are held in the fellowship hall following
worship services four Sundays prior to Christmas Eve and four
Sundays before Easter.
Covenant Brass Instrumental Ensemble
The Covenant Brass was originally formed
out of our Covenant relationship with First Presbyterian Church
of Allentown, Episcopal Church of the Mediator, and Saint Thomas
More Roman Catholic Church. This group of musicians provide special
music at the four congregations’ worship services during
the holiday seasons and other special occasions.
Sunday School
Sunday School—Sunday
School for children of all ages is held Sunday mornings from 9:00
a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the Fellowship hall.
Adult Forum—The
Adult Form meets from 9 to 10 am on Sunday mornings in the Lounge.
The group studies and discusses various religious and social subjects.
Everyone is invited to join the group on Sunday mornings. See News & Events for upcoming topics.
Endowment Fund
The Endowment Fund is a program designed to enhance the mission outreach of St. Timothy church apart from the general operation of the congregation. Grants are made for individual development and use that will enhance the outreach programs of the church.
Eucharistic Ministry for Homebound Members
St. Timothy Eucharistic Ministry provides
the Eucharist to members of the congregation who, for health or
age reasons, are unable to attend our Sunday morning worship. There are five teams of lay members who supplement the pastor's five Holy Communion visitations per year to the homebound with five more of their own. The Holy Communion kits are filled with the elements of bread and wine during the first Sunday Eucharist of each month, to reflect to the homebound how they are still part of the St. Timothy community.
Please contact the pastor if you feel a calling to participate in this ministry.
Mutual Ministry
The Mutual Minstry group consists of the pastor, two members of church council, and two persons from the congregation and the chair person. Except for the pastor and chair person, members serve only for two or three meetings. The group meets quarterly to support, affirm and informally evaluate the ministry of the pastor, to share joys, concerns and dreams for the future of St. Timothy congregation in a relaxed setting.
Women of the E.L.C.A.
(WELCA)
Women of the E.L.C.A. meetings are held in the lounge on Tuesdays at 7 pm (check News & Events for a schedule). They
share devotions and have a presentation, a speaker, or entertainment.
PALS
PALS (People Against Loneliness) was formed
in 1986 as a ministry to those in situations of grief and loss.
It is a grief support ministry to the whole person, offering emotional
and spiritual support, as well as information about physical,
economic and legal impact of death on the "surviving spouse."
In addition to providing support for people
experiencing a loss, the group has luncheons, invites speakers,
attends plays, has picnics, make trips together, and lunch together
after church services.
The group meets the second Friday of each
month at 1 p.m. in the church Lounge.
Parish Nursing and Congregational Health
Ministries
What is Health Ministry?
Health Ministry, as understood in the Christian and Lutheran tradition,
is a living witness to the healing activity of God that encourages
whole-person health through integration of body, mind and spirit;
increased self-knowledge, personal responsibility, and interdependence
among God's people.
What is a Parish Nurse?
A Parish Nurse is a registered professional nurse who serves as
a member of the ministry staff of a faith community to promote
health as wholeness of the faith community. The Parish Nurse serves
through the independent practice of nursing as defined by the
nurse practice art in the jurisdiction in which he or she practices
and the standards set forth in "Scope and Standards of Parish
Nursing Practice" published by Health Ministries Association,
Inc., and American Nurses Association.
A Parish Nurse is…
- A Health Educator, discussing health
issues and promoting wellness
- A Personal Health Counselor to the
elderly, to parents and men over 40
- A Teacher of Volunteers
- A liaison with community health organizations
- A clarifier of the close relationship
between faith and health, dealing with losses, fears, doubts,
lack of faith
- Does not provide medical care
Social and Family Programs
The congregation at St. Timothy Lutheran
Church has many social events and programs. Among them are our
Triduum (Peach Festival, FunFest and Sunday Outdoor worship) and
our Mardi Gras celebration. There are a number of other social
gatherings such as the pot luck meals we have at our Congregational
Meetings. Many small groups also have social events. Some of these
events are depicted pictorially elsewhere on this site. Watch
for some new events planned for the coming year!
Hospitality
The St. Timothy Hospitality Committee organizes
refreshments for various events such as baptisms, new member receptions,
when we gather in grief over the death of a member, and many other
special occasions.
Quilting Ministry
The ladies of our congregation meet twice monthly to assemble quilts that are given to the local shelters and hospitals.
Book Discussion Group
The Book Discussion Group independently reads
selected books and then meets to discuss them.
T.O.L.I.P.
T.O.L.I.P. (Taking Others
to the Lord In Prayer)
is an intercessory prayer group that prays dailiy for people's
needs and concerns. They also include each member of the congregation
in their weekly prayers.
For more information about our prayer ministry
please click here.
3D (Discovery, Devotion, Discipleship)
Women on a FAITH JOURNEY meet throughout the year to share small group bible study, prayer, social gatherings and outings. They meet several times each month to discover God's truths while providing support to one another.
Property Committee
The Property Committee inspects the building
and grounds and ensures they are properly maintained. The committee
meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. Extra work days
are planned for repairs, clean-up and general maintenance as needed. We
encourage anyone who is interested to join the committee.
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