T H E P E O P L E O F S A I N T T I M O T H Y S L U T H E R A N C H U R C H Special points of interest: Council Notes Page 4 Mission Support Page 6 Jelly & Jam Page 8 Inside this issue: July 2018 Worship Assistants 3 Call Committee Information 5 Coming Events 7 The pastor is usually in Camden at the church on Thursday. Thursday morning at 11 a.m., she meets with the Bible study group until about The PoST Volume 28 Issue 6 12:30. After that time she is available for visitation, conversation in the office. Thursday: 10:00 am Meet with Administrator 11:00 12:30 Bible Study 1:00 3:30 Office hours/visitation Sunday: 9:00 Confirmation/Sunday School 9:45 Robe and silence 10:00 11:30 Worship Visits are made Thursdays and Sundays during the remainder of the days. You are welcome to call for an appointment on these days if they are convenient for you. Pastor is also here after Worship if you would care to meet over lunch. If you need a different day for a visit, please call the office or Pastor s number so something can be arranged. Remember that she does have other commitments, so her availability is limited. If there is an urgent need for Pastor to see you, a phone call (leave a message if no answer) is the most reliable. Her number is 803-446-5158. She also receives texts and usually responds fairly promptly to them. Email may involve a bit of a delay, as she doesn t see all of it each day. Email address is pastorlindaanderson@gmail.com.
Page 2 Sunday Worship Schedule 9:00 a.m.~ Sunday School 10:00 a.m.~ Holy Communion Mission Update Office Hours Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 am~2:40 pm Saint Timothy s Mission Statement for Worship: Rooted deeply and confidently in the Gospel of God's grace in Jesus Christ, and guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to live our faith proclaiming God's Good News joyfully, obediently and truthfully as His instruments in loving service in the world. On July 8 th Elsa Compton, Jessica Spurling, and Matthew Slay will be here to give a presentation of their mission trip to Malawi, Africa. They will give the presentation during Bible class and then repeat it after the service for those who may like to see it but are unable to be here at the earlier time. Please plan to come for an informative look at the people, the place, and the ministry provided! Saint Timothy s Lutheran Church 1301 Mill Street, Camden, SC 29020 www.sttimslutheran.com Phone: (803) 432-2012 Email: office@sttimslutheran.com Pastor: The Rev. Linda Anderson 446-5158 Parish Secretary: Christy Escalante 432-2012 Director of Music Ministries: Anne Compton 408-1667 Assistant Director: Nancy Kramer 438-9395 Sunday School Superintendent Kelly Horn 424-1557 President of Council: Frank Bernhardt 432-5651 Vice President of Council: Robin McAlpine 425-4548 *The deadline for the POST is the Second Friday of each month. We remember all members in our church family who serve in the military: Matthew Holland, Joseph Jordan, Robert C. McKenzie, Jr., Isaac Ryan. If we have left out someone who is in the military, please contact the church office.
Page 3 JULY COUNCILMEMBER OF THE MONTH SUSAN LAYTON ALTAR GUILD ANNE COMPTON MICHELE STUDER CRUCIFER 01 SHAYLA WALLACE 08 BRIANNA WILLIAMS 15 BRADLEY WALSH 22 BRADLEY WALSH 29 BRIANNA WILLIAMS ACOLYTE 01 LENA WALLACE 08 JOEL STEPHENS 15 LENA WALLACE 22 JOEL STEPHENS 29 LENA WALLACE COM. ASSISTANT 01 MASON STUDER 08 TIM RYAN 15 JIM RICHARDSON 22 LISA McCLAIN 29 BRIAN KELLY JULY TABULATOR OF THE MONTH MARTHA BERNHARDT USHERS HAROLD FIKE BARNEY RANSOM CANTORS 01 FRANK BERNHARDT 08 MICHELLE WILLIAMS 15 ALICIA HINSON 22 SANDY KELLY 29 NANCY KRAMER LECTORS 01 KAY KINARD 08 BARNEY RANSOM 15 LISA McCLAIN 22 LISA McCLAIN 29 DAN COX JULY TEAM LEADER LINDA LAYMAN JULY TEAM NANCY KERR SUSANNE LeCLAIR RENÁ NORD MICHELE STUDER LOREEN WALLACE The church nursery is for children (five and younger). Children are welcome to come to the nursery after the children s sermon. Please visit, telephone, send a card and pray for the following members: Betty Hall Sandra Hilton* Karin Puczkowski Ralph Sieber - Nancy Wise - Morningside *Karesh
Page 4 Notes from June 14, 2018 Present: Frank Bernhardt, President, Education Committee Kay Kinard, Secretary, Evangelism Committee Dan Cox, Stewardship Committee Susan Layton, Service Committee Lisa McClain, IGM Committee Todd Nord, Property Committee Tim Ryan, Worship & Music Committee Pastor Anderson Absent: Robin McAlpine, Vice-President, Finance Committee Bob McKenzie, Mutual Ministry Committee Pastor s report: She is visiting and getting to know the congregation. She would like volunteers to accompany her on visits to homebound members. She will meet soon with our Eucharist Ministers also. Pastor was disappointed that St. Timothy s had no lay members at the synod meeting because of a registration mix up. Council discussed ways that the congregation can help Pastor with her work here. Some suggestions will be in the newsletter. Committee Reports: Worship and Music: A change in the setting of worship is being considered. Education: First Communion instruction will be offered to a student entering the 4 th grade. Others could be included. IGM: Shayla Wallace, Brianna Williams, Mason Studer, and Michael Williams are going to the National Youth Gathering with a group from the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Greenville. Evangelism: Copies of current Council Committee members were distributed. Pastor noted the need for information about men and families as current as that of women in the WELCA yearbook. Frequent visitors at STLC will be invited to explore becoming members. Service: Life Line Screening is set to be at the church on July 28, and sign ups have begun. Plans are being made to have the Mammogram Van from Palmetto Health Baptist here tentatively on August 24 if 25 people sign up for the service. (Cont d on next page)
Page 5 (Cont d from page 4) Finance: The Treasurer s report through April showed income to date of$50, 936 and expenses totaling $54,354.76. There remains about $2,580 in the Youth National Gathering account. Lisa will gather more information about their expenses from the contact at LCOS. Old Business: Synod Assembly Report: Pastor Linda reported that the meeting s theme was Peacemakers, and that disciples might be called to be more active as peacemakers in the future. Synod elections were held. New Business: Call Committee: The selection of six call committee members was made with a balance of men and women of different ages and short-term and long-term members. The next Council meeting is scheduled for July 12 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer. Kay Kinard Council Secretary CALL COMMITTEE Section C13.05 of the church s constitution provides that When a pastoral vacancy occurs, a Call Committee of six voting members shall be appointed by the Congregation Council. Term of office shall terminate at the installation of the newly-called pastor. Your Church Council has appointed the following persons to the Call Committee: John Cooper Nancy Kramer Dale LeClair Rená Nord Tanya Thomas Hal Varn This team will meet to ensure our congregational profile is accurate, using information gained with the help of other members and public data. On July 15 th Bishop Yoos will meet with the whole congregation for worship, a potluck meal, and a Time of Discernment. Make plans to attend this important meeting!! Your input will be appreciated. The Bishop will further explain the call process and what steps should be taken.
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Page 7 will meet at the church on July 10th at 1:30 p.m. Afraid of change? We re not! PLEASE START SAVING YOUR CHANGE FOR THE NEXT NOISY OFFERING JULY 29! St. Timothy s Music Programs Bells practice and chancel choir practice will resume in the fall. The monthly deadline for newsletters is the second Friday of the month. Lunch Bunch will not meet during summer, but will resume September 5, 2018. Please join us in the fellowship hall! Bible Study is held at 11:00 a.m. every Thursday in July except July 5. All are welcome, so please join us! Lydia Circle will meet at 1:30 p.m. on July 10, 2018. Every woman of St. Timothy s is invited to join us. Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Piecemakers will meet on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. There are many non-sewing tasks that need your help. Please call Bonnie Depperman at 438-3949 if you have any questions. Dorcas Circle will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
July Birthdays 02 Sharon Turiak 17 Ryan Turiak 07 Casey Gibson 18 Janet Conner 08 Judy Olsen 20 Dolores Richardson 15 Karin Puczowski 21 Leon Black July Anniversaries 18 Carlyle and Kitty Baxley 19 Lee and Tanya Thomas 21 Barney and Shirley Ransom 25 Allen and Betty Hawkins August Birthdays 02 Harold Fike 21 Michele Studer 08 Allen Hawkins 24 John Cooper 09 Sandra Hilton Sylvia Varn 11 Robin McAlpine 25 Diana Ray Carole Platt 26 Carlyle Baxley 13 Joey McClain 28 Allison McAlpine Gerald Williams 30 Sandra Cooper 15 Everett Thomas 31 Linda Layman 16 Carmen Nord Tara Price August Anniversaries 04 Frank and Martha Bernhardt 08 Richard and Linda Whitehouse 10 Gil and Frances Rennhack 16 Lanning and Dean Risher 21 Jim and Robin McAlpine John and Beckie Tompkins 29 Dale and Susanne LeClair 31 Walter Fitzgerald & Linda Layman July is Jam Month for CCM July is Christian Community Ministries jam month. Please bring jars of jam or jelly to church each Sunday in June to help restock the CCM food pantry. CCM is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is an extension of the servant ministry of the cooperating Christian congregations in Kershaw County. The mission of CCM is to help residents of Kershaw county to overcome crises by providing immediate, direct assistance and by coordinating services with other ministries and agencies. CCM help includes assistance with housing, prescriptions, food, and utilities if criteria are met and/or funds allow. Currently the monetary support to CCM is down. If you heart is so moved, please donate monetarily to CCM along with providing the jam and jelly this month. Thank you for all the support St. Timothy s provides to CCM in money, volunteers, and food.