St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, Aston, PA

The 50^th Anniversary Committee is looking for the following things…..Remembrances of past Vicars, Memories of past events at St. Timothy’s, Pictures of babies Baptized, weddings celebrated, first communions, confirmations. All of these items can go in the 50^th anniversary box in the narthex.

We will be feeding the homeless again Tuesday, January 17^th. If you can bring a hot dog & baked bean casserole please sign up on the narthex bulletin board. All casseroles must be to the church between 5:00 and 5:30pm. Thank You!!!

Don’t forget to drop off your large plastic or paper store bags for the clothing exchange!!! Regular size grocery bags are NOT needed

Weekly contributions need to be $3900.00 to balance our budget. On 1/1/2012 we collected $1606.25 in regular offerings. This puts us UNDER by $2293.75 Special offerings collected $0.00

COCCO’S PIZZA FUNDRAISER!!!!!!We will be hosting a fundraiser at Cocco’s Pizza in Aston on Tuesday, January 17^th ALL DAY. All you have to do is say you’re with “St. Timothy’s” and 10% of your order total will be donated to the church. This applies to any purchase; Eat-In, Pick-Up or Delivery! See you all at Cocco’s!

If anyone is willing to be interviewed by Eileen Shomo for the history of our church, please speak with Eileen Shomo.

Look for us on facebook. Search for “St. Timothy Lutheran Church” while on facebook or get to us directly by copying this http://facebook.com/sttims in to the address bar on your web browser. Our E-mail addresses have changed to stlc@comcast.net and pastorsteve@comcast.net

ATTN Thrivent Members: If you are a Thrivent financial member, Good News, your choice dollars can now be directed to St. Timothy’s. If you have any questions please see Lisa Kreider.

We are looking for someone to be in charge of maintaining the sign out front of the church, if you are interested in doing this please see Pastor Steve.

Fundraising efforts are beginning for a new seminarian; Lisa Kreider will be leading this effort. Cash donations and pledges will be accepted “Vicar Fund” envelopes can be found in the welcome to worship folders at the end of each pew. If you are interested in helping with fundraising please see Lisa Kreider or Pastor Steve.

Children age 5 and above are needed to serve as crucifers and acolytes. Young adults are needed to be role models for the children who are just learning to be acolytes and crucifiers. We welcome them to serve as acolytes too! This is a special opportunity to be the first person to “greet God” at the altar every Sunday. Children who attend Sunday school can participate before and after going to Sunday school. Please email Mary Walter at mjwaltermjw@verizon.net to volunteer.

This Sunday at the 9:15 service we welcome Jennifer and Tony Centeno and at the 11:00am service we welcome Miriam Kneisel to our congregation; Please take a moment to introduce yourself and welcome them to our family here at St. Tim’s!

We are looking for men to help NEXT SATURDAY January 14^th at 8am with the removal of the trees in front of the church next to the entrance walk. If you are able and willing to help please contact Pat Webb @ 610-733-7305 or the church office @ 610-494-2444. Thank You!

Beginning December 1^st we will be participating in a Five Below Store fundraiser. This fundraiser will run until January 31^st, at the end of the two month span 10% of all purchases made will be donated to St. Timothy’s. All you have to do is any time you shop at one of the following Five below stores, Springfield, PA; Marple, PA; Talleyville, DE and at the Christiana Mall say you are from St. Timothy’s and your order will be added to the final total. If you have any questions please see council member Dee Evans!

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Final preparations are being made for St. Tim’s “A Celebration of Love(s)” on Sunday, February 12, 2012. One service will be held at 9:15 a.m. The 50^th Anniversary Committee is reaching out to people of all ages in the congregation to participate and prepare for the service. In the spirit of love for your church (and those you love) , please say “YES” to these requests!

· Everyone who can pray will pray that the committee and congregation will come together to make the day a meaningful one for those who regularly attend worship and for those who are coming back to St. Tim for this one special day.

· Everyone who can pray will pray that volunteers will find it in their hearts to fulfill the requests on this list.

· Everyone who can pray will pray that there will not be a blizzard or even a significant snowfall that weekend (some couples already have committed to come from out of town and out of state!

YNow we get to the food and the fun…we’re Lutherans…these should be easy, too….

· All professional and amateur bakers who can bake 2 dozen or more vanilla cupcakes, or sugar cookies with vanilla icing, or muffins, or some fruity vanilla concoction, etc. It’s going to be a very “vanilla day.”

· Someone who can make coffee, heat up hot water for tea, and whip up an especially sweet blend of fruit punch that morning.

· Volunteers to help decorate the church and prepare the social hall the day before the celebration.

YHere’s the challenging part….The committee is praying reeeeeeeeally hard about these requests.

· Anyone of any age who has even wanted to know what it’s like to read a lesson from the altar area, you can find out on February 12 alone or with a group.

· Anyone who plays a musical instrument with just a little bit of competency, anyone who sings in the shower and any of St. Tim’s amateur vocalists, here’s your chance to show off your talent! You don’t need to be a member of the choir or praise band…but those folks are especially welcome, too!

· Any mothers who have children of any age who will attend worship with them on February 12 are asked to make possible an encore performance by a “mom’s choir,” (which debuted Christmas Eve 2008) even if you want to sing along only very softly. No lip syncing allowed.

· Any and all men to take part in a premiere by a “men’s chorus.” Consider participating as a gift to your “special someone.”

YAll singers and musicians will be given music to practice on your own. The songs are familiar and easy! You probably can find some on an 8-track, CD, or I-Tunes. Some will bring back memories! There will be only a couple rehearsals, and you don’t even have to attend all of them ! There will definitely be rehearsal the Friday or Saturday evening before the celebration. Attending one of those rehearsals is kind of “mandatory,” but you only have to be there one night!

find love in your heart, and find the pen, sign your name, and help the “Celebration of Love(s)” be a “Celebration of the Spirit of the People of St. Tim’s!”

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