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Christmas at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
Christmas EvE
DECEmbEr 24th at st. timothy's10:00 a.m. holy EuCharist – thE Fourth sunDay oF aDvEnt
4:00 p.m. Family FriEnDly Christmas EvE sErviCE
7:00 p.m. Christmas EvE sErviCE
10:00 p.m. Christmas EvE sErviCE (with inCEnsE )
Christmas Day DECEmbEr 25th at alExian (st. augustinE's ChapEl)
11:00 a.m. Christmas Day sErviCE
The Pointe. December 2017
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Matthew’s passage and Taylor’s sermon about the lamps and brides-maids can spark many thoughts. At times, we grip tightly to the lamp, carry extra oil, trim the wicks, and do “all the right things” in anticipation of the moment we need light. Other times, we bring our lamp, but forget core things like oil in order to have light when we need it. Ultimately, we get left outside in the dark. How we anticipate the future, wait for the arrival of the bride-groom, or even prepare for Jesus’ second coming can paralyze or inspire us. The gift in this passage is discerning how we wait, and, as the late Tom Petty sings, sometimes “the waiting is the hardest part.”
Consider for a moment how our parish grew in lay leadership while we waited for our clergy situation to stabilize prior to the arrival of Derrick and Taylor. Or look at how St. Timothy’s has been engaged in Living Local: Joining God while discerning our future together as a Community in this Community.
Here is wishing that each member of St. Timothy’s this holiday season can find the gift in waiting that brings us all together.
John MacCoonSenior Warden
Bill ChimleyJunior Warden
Clergy & Staff
The Rev. Derrick C. Hill, RectorGina Brewster Jenkins, Seminarian
Philip Newton, Director of Music MinistriesCary Haney, Bookkeeper
Jabus Braxton, Facilities Manager Jenna Haines, Director of Communications
Elizabeth Burns, Youth DirectorJessie Pogue, Director of Children’s Christian Formation
Tarbell Patten, Director of ZammarinJoselyn Willis, Thrift Shop ManagerSusan Laseter, Director of STEPS
John MacCoon, Senior WardenBill Chimley, Junior Warden
Beth Hackett, EvangelismBuffie Harper, Stewardship
Kitty Kay, Parish LifeChip Langley, Buildings and Grounds
John Leavens, WorshipJudith Miller, Outreach
Cathy Pyron, ClerkTonda Rawls, AdministrationCathy Robbins, Pastoral Care
Nancy Ruby, TreasurerRick Sommer, Christian Formation
Vestry
Table of Contents
Warden’s Corner, p. 2Letter from the Rector: p. 3
Tune our Hearts to Sing Thy Praise, p. 4December & January Birthdays, p. 5
Kickball with the Bishops p. 6Upcoming Youth Events, p. 7–8
St. Timothy’s Schedule, p. 9Announcements, p. 10–11
The Wardens’ Corner
Have News? Announcements? Don’t miss the next deadline!
The next deadline for The Pointe is Thursday, January 18, at noon. To publish information or news in the next newsletter, please contact the church office:
423-886-2281 or via email at [email protected].
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“God Sightings”
The season of Advent is a time of waiting, watching, and praying. It is also a time for reflection on those moments in our life where God is uniquely present. Those moments where we experience the presence of the Christ through a relationship, an event, in nature, or, might I say, in the lights that are prematurely hung to celebrate the Holiday season. Of course, the last statement “prematurely hung” is coming from a liturgical snob that tries to focus everyone’s attention on Advent, not Christmas. Unfortunately, sometime the culture wins. And, yes, it will win in our house, as well.
The Liturgical Art’s Guild working with our Living Local: Joining God guiding team is offering each of us an opportunity to share a moment where God has been present in our life. They are calling these “God sightings.” The directions for sharing these moments in
your life are contained in the announcements (p. 11).
As I shared in my sermon on Christ the King Sunday, I experienced one of those God sightings at an event the Monday before Thanksgiving. The event was 1Table, and it took place on Martin Luther King Blvd. in front of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center (event pictured to the right). You can learn more about the event at http://www.causeway.org/1table/.
Gathered around 1Table were people from all walks of life—city leaders, people without a home, corporate executives, college students, disabled veterans, Christians, Muslims, Jews, Atheists, Agnostics… it was beautiful. Everyone was smiling. It was pure joy. Just maybe what we talk about every week is true—the Kingdom of God begins around a table! Not only at the altar of St. Timothy’s, but wherever bread is broken and stories are shared.
As we enter Advent, I challenge each of you to look for moments when God is present in our lives. Reflect on those moments and share them.
I wish you all a Holy and blessed Advent.
Grace and peace,Derrick+
Letter from the Rector
December 3:Isaiah 64:1-9
1 Corinthians 1:3-9Mark 13:24-37
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
December 10:Isaiah 40:1-11
2 Peter 3:8-15aMark 1:1-8
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
December 17:Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24John 1:6-8,19-28
Psalm 126
December 24 (Advent):2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38Canticle 15 (see 3)
December 24 (Christmas Eve):
Isaiah 9:2-7Titus 2:11-14Luke 2:1-20
Psalm 96
December 31:Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7John 1:1-18Psalm 147
December Lectionary
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm,he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever.
– Excerpt from The Song of Mary (Canticle 15)
Looking Forward
The Rev. Derrick C. HillRector at St. Timothy’[email protected]
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Upcoming Services and COncerts
• “Starry Night: A Candlelight Holiday Celebration” by Tapestry on Friday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s, Chattanooga (tickets $8-30 at http://www.stpaulschatt.org/concert-season/)
• Chattanooga Flute Choir concert at St. Timothy’s on Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. (freewill offering). Article below.
• Compline for Advent on Sunday, December 10, and for Epiphany on Sunday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church, Chattanooga (free).
• Advent concert by Chattanooga Girls Choir on Wednesday, December 13, at 12:05 p.m. at St. Paul’s, Chattanooga (donation requested).
• “A Still and Starry Night” holiday concert by the Tennessee Chamber Chorus at First Christian, Chattanooga, on Friday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. (tickets $10-15 and available at https://tennesseechamberchorus.org/concerts).
• “Christmas in Harmony: an A Cappella Extravaganza” featuring the Choo Choo Chorus and Scenic City Chorus at GPS on Saturday, December 16, at 4:00 p.m. (tickets $10-18 available from Philip Newton). Article below.
“Christmas in Harmony” BenefIts The Boehm Center
Two of Chattanooga’s outstanding barbershop choruses (pictured above) will combine again this year for a thrilling Christmas concert, with proceeds benefitting The Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center in Chattanooga. The concert will be held in the auditorium of Girls Preparatory School on Saturday, December 16, at 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are available from Philip Newton, who sings in the Choo Choo Chorus. Advance tickets are $18, with discounts available for blocks sales or active military.
Festival Choir for Christmas
Each year, St. Timothy’s Choir invites occasional singers to join us for the 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service. Festival Choir singers need to attend at least three Wednesday rehearsals (December 6, 13, and 20). This year’s festival anthems are Sedio’s “Let Our Gladness Have No End” and Forrest’s “See Amid the Winter’s Snow.”
Contact the Music Department (886-2281, ext. 307) and we’ll prepare your music for rehearsal.
Choirs Holiday Schedule
All choirs will continue to meet through December 20. There will be no choir rehearsals December 25 through January 6. Choristers will resume practice on January 7 at 4:00 p.m., God’s Children Sing and Master’s Musik Makers will meet at 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. respectively on January 8, and all choirs will resume at their regular times on Wednesday, January 10. New members are welcome for all choirs. Please contact the Music Department for more information.
Chattanooga Flute ChoirPlays at St. Timothy’s
We will enjoy a special treat when the Chattanooga Flute Choir plays a holiday concert at St. Timothy’s on Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. The choir is conducted by Nora Kile and its play-ers include parishioner Sue Ann Reinisch (pictured on right). The music is in the spirit of the Advent/Christmas season, with some familiar tunes and some classical surprises. Works by Purcell, Rutter, Hovhaness, Ibert, Gabrieli and others.
Soli Deo Gloria!Philip
Tune Our Hearts to Sing Thy Praise
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January 2Charles Ragland
Sherri Bishop
January 3Claude GalphinErvin Dinsmore
January 4Bill WilkersonBecky Gossett
Cole RuthLeslie Goff
Emeline Gaffney
January 5Cindy Wood
Bob McKenzieWill Goddard
January 6Christopher Ragland
Molly Seal
January 7Laurie Buchanan
Janet Mattice
January 9David Wood
Sally StricklandAugust Scheel
January 10Bill Cheal
Scott Mattice, Jr.Sam Williamson
January 11Dot JensenTom Spink
Snoda Hendricks
January 12Marylu Fowler
Bob Wood
January 13Joanna Holland
Robin Posey
January 14George Hamrick
January 15Mackenzie Masic
January 16Tony Hullender
January 17Josh Powers
Noel WorkmanGrady Robbins
January 18Paul Gable
Steven Burkett
January 19Zach Hood
Joe Galbraith
January 20Beth Hackett
Vania Maldonado
January 21John Barry
January 22Jake Van Valkenburg
January 23Willie Sommer
January 25Izzy Chapman
January 26Anna PyronBeth Finlay
January 27Melissa Hogue
Gretchen RichardsDominique Gable
January 28Rowan Thomas
Jim LewisScott Williamson
January 29Lisa Adair
January 30Carol Miles
January Birthdays
December 2Mike Murdock
December 4Judy Martin
December 5Taylor Mattice
Madeleine Barker
December 8Ella Robinson
December 10Bob Anderson
Rodney Van ValkenburgDotti Quarles
Patrick HollandPaul Thomas
Finlay SelfPhyllis Lewis
December 11JoAnn Wilkerson
Dave AdairTyler Hamrick
Jim Barber
December 12Nancy Willis
December 13Audrey Morrow
December 14Bill Hodges
Sarah Catherine JacksonAlison Chimley
December 15Bo Palmer
December 17John Harper
Claudeen BarberClarke Cooper
December 18Ginger McGinnis
Julie BuhrmanErin Goddard
December 19Wilbur Willis
Sadie SwaffordTami Chamberlain
December 20The Rev. Derrick Hill
December 21Jim Hall
December 23Susan LymanTonda Rawls
Rob RobinsonCharles Smith
December 24Bob Dolmovich
December 25Mary Claire Blanton
Carol Reynolds
December 27Leaba Cash
Aidan NewtonRick SommerBaird Thoni
December 28Russell GreenHolly Sisson
Jason Swafford
December 29Renee MacCoon
Riley GoffWhitney Burkett
December 30Brian Finlay
December 31Kirk BurnsPhylis Best
Donna Mattice
December Birthdays
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ChattEY Plays Kickball with the Bishops!
The ChattEY kickball tournament at Althaus Park on Signal Mountain with Bishop George and Bishop-Elect Brian was a huge success! Thank you, St. Timothy’s parishioners, for your support of youth programs on this mountain and beyond.
Grace Point Events Winter Session/Junior Winter Session Looking for a great weekend of fun and fellowship with your GP friends, but can't wait until summer to get to camp? Register for one of our Winter Sessions today! Come spend the weekend at Grace Point complete with all your favorite camps activities. Register online at gracepointcamp.org
Winter Session Date: January 12-15, 2018 Ages: 9th-12th grades Price: $125
Junior Winter Session Date: February 2-4, 2018 Ages: 6th-8th grades Price: $125
Diocesan Youth Events In the spring there are two events, one for high school students and one for middle school students. Both events are lead by students for students. Participate worship, play, sing, listen talks given by teens, and explore questions together during the weekend. Register at http://www.etnyouth.org/registration Happening #75 Date: February 23-25 Ages: 9th-12th grades Price: $80
Happening is a spiritual awakening and renewal weekend where high school youth have a face-to-face encounter with Christ through Christian community. This is done through a series of talks, given by youth about their experiences in faith and in life. It’s honest. It’s up-front. St. Timothy’s own Hugh Jackson, a high school junior, is ‘Rector’ leading the weekend.
New Beginnings #3 Date: April 13-15 Ages: 6th-8th grades Price: $55
Middle school is a challenging time both in social and faith development. With so many questions (Who are my friends? Where is my faith? Is it okay to be me? How does this all tie together?), it can be tough to find a safe space to work through it all. New Beginnings provides a time and place in Christian Community to explore those questions and more. St. Timothy’s youth director Elizabeth Burns is helping to coordinate this weekend.
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Upcoming Youth Events...
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Alternative Break
Ø 6th Grade to 12th Grade Ø Sunday, June 3-Friday, June 8, 2018 Ø Time: 5 nights, 4 full days Ø Program Start Time: Sunday @ 7:00pm Ø Program End Time: Friday @ 9:00am Ø Cost: $350/person, plus transportation Ø To Reserve you spot email Elizabeth Burns at [email protected]
Alternative Break focuses on the core components of an introduction to Heifer International, service learning, educational activities and taking action. This is obtained through a variety of experiential activities such as teambuilding development, educational sessions, overnight village experience and hands-on service projects – in our Garden, Maintenance and Livestock Departments. All are designed to increase your group’s understanding of the global hunger and poverty issues that Heifer International encounters in the field. By experiencing these activities, not only will your group grow and develop together, but they will gain a greater understanding of how Heifer creates lasting change in communities around the world. Finally, our thoughtfully- produced and delicious meals will fuel their minds and bodies and complete their immersion into daily life here on our ranch. All meals, except during the global village experience, are served cafeteria style in our Dining Hall. Alternative Break Program: Sunday – Welcome & Orientation / Lodging Monday – Breakfast in Dining Hall / Teambuilding, Service Project or Educational Session / Lunch in Dining Hall / Teambuilding, Service Project or Educational Session / Dinner in Dining Hall / Lodging Tuesday –Breakfast in Dining Hall / Teambuilding, Service Project or Educational Session / Lunch in Dining Hall / Global Village Tour / Cultural Activities / Global Village Meal & Overnight Wednesday –Breakfast in the Village / Village Chores & Debrief / Lunch in Dining Hall / Service Project or Educational Session / Dinner in Dining Hall / Lodging Thursday – Breakfast in Dining Hall / Service Project or Educational Session Chores / Lunch in Dining Hall / Service Project or Educational Session / Dinner in Dining Hall / Option for Campfire / Lodging Friday – Breakfast in Dining Hall / Take Action Closing / Depart
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Friday, December 1 9:00 a.m. Yoga 8:00 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
Saturday, December 2 8:30 a.m. AA 11-Step Meditation 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild 10:00 a.m. Friends of Bill W. (Ladies) 11:00 a.m. Bishop’s Ordination
Sunday, December 3 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Intergenerational Activity 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 3:00 p.m. Chattanooga Flute Choir 3:30 p.m. Club 45 4:00 p.m. Choristers 4:00 p.m. Cub Scouts 4:30 p.m. EYC 5:30 p.m. Evening Worship
Monday, December 4 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Yoga 1:00 p.m. Daughters of the King 3:30 p.m. Preschool Choir 4:15 p.m. Master’s Musik Makers 5:30 p.m. Yoga 5:30 p.m. Vestry Officer’s Meeting 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts
Tuesday, December 5 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:30 a.m. Widows Harvest Luncheon 3:00 p.m. Circle of Support 5:30 p.m. Yoga 6:15 p.m. EfM 8:00 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
Wednesday, December 6 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Yoga 9:30 a.m. Men’s Book Study 11:00 a.m. Women’s Book Study 4:00 p.m. St. Timothy’s Choristers 5:00 p.m. St. Timothy’s Ringers 5:45 p.m. Adult Handbells 7:00 p.m. Zammarin 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir
Thursday, December 7 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 1:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 4:00 p.m. Signal Santas
Friday, December 8 9:00 a.m. Yoga 8:00 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
Saturday, December 9 8:30 a.m. AA 11-Step Meditation 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild 10:00 a.m. Friends of Bill W. (Ladies)
Sunday, December 10 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Christian Formation 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 4:00 p.m. Choristers 4:00 p.m. Cub Scouts 5:30 p.m. Evening Worship
Monday, December 11 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Yoga 3:30 p.m. Preschool Choir 4:15 p.m. Master’s Musik Makers 5:30 p.m. Yoga 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts 6:30 p.m. Vestry Meeting
Tuesday, December 12 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. Circle of Support 5:30 p.m. Yoga 6:15 p.m. EfM 8:00 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
Wednesday, December 13 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Yoga 9:30 a.m. Men’s Book Study 11:00 a.m. Women’s Book Study 4:00 p.m. St. Timothy’s Choristers 5:00 p.m. St. Timothy’s Ringers 5:45 p.m. Adult Handbells 7:00 p.m. Zammarin 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir
Thursday, December 14 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 1:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study
Friday, December 15 9:00 a.m. Yoga 8:00 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
Saturday, December 16 8:30 a.m. AA 11-Step Meditation 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild 10:00 a.m. Friends of Bill W. (Ladies)
Sunday, December 17 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Christian Formation 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 4:00 p.m. Choristers 4:00 p.m. Cub Scouts 5:30 p.m. Evening Worship
Monday, December 18 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Yoga 3:30 p.m. Preschool Choir 4:15 p.m. Master’s Musik Makers 5:30 p.m. Yoga 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts
Tuesday, December 19 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. Circle of Support 5:30 p.m. Yoga 6:15 p.m. EfM 8:00 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
Wednesday, December 20 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Yoga 9:30 a.m. Men’s Book Study 11:00 a.m. Women’s Book Study 4:00 p.m. St. Timothy’s Choristers 5:00 p.m. St. Timothy’s Ringers 5:45 p.m. Adult Handbells 7:00 p.m. Zammarin 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir
Thursday, December 21 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 1:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Service of Light
Friday, December 22 9:00 a.m. Yoga 8:00 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
Saturday, December 23 8:30 a.m. AA 11-Step Meditation 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild 10:00 a.m. Friends of Bill W. (Ladies)
Sunday, December 24 - Christmas Eve 9:00 a.m. Brunch 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Advent 4) 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service 10:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service (incense)
Monday, December 25 - Christmas Office Closed 11:00 a.m. Alexian Service
Tuesday, December 26 Office Closed 8:00 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
Wednesday, December 27 Office Closed
Thursday, December 28 Office Closed
Friday, December 29 Office Closed 8:00 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
Saturday, December 30 8:30 a.m. AA 11-Step Meditation 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild 10:00 a.m. Friends of Bill W. (Ladies)
Sunday, December 31 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
December Schedule
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Holiday Service of Light on December 21On Thursday, December 21, St. Timothy’s Circle of Support for Caregivers will host a Holiday Service of Light geared to those who are grieving, experiencing loss, or otherwise finding the holidays a difficult time. Illness, death, divorce, loss of someone we love, or even the instability of current events can cause traditional holiday celebrations to feel hollow and painful.
On the longest night of the year, we will gather at sundown, 5:30 p.m., in the chapel at St. Timothy’s for a service of prayer, medi-tation, candlelight, and music. It will be for anyone, anywhere who could use a message of hope and healing, so we invite you to bring friends or neighbors who may be struggling with loss this holiday season. We will follow with a brief gathering with cider, fellowship and refreshment in the labyrinth narthex. Our music will be provided by harpist Sue Ann Reinisch.
Adult Confirmation Do you, or someone you know, want to be confirmed?
On January 28, our new bishop, The Rev. Brian Cole, will make his first annual visitation to St. Timothy’s to celebrate the Rite of Confirmation. If you want to be confirmed, come and join us for three dinner classes (January 10, January 17, and January 24), where we will discuss the books Welcome to the Episcopal Church and Jesus Was An Episcopalian.
We will order books for those interested, then we will gather for dinner, ask and answer questions, and discuss the impact those things have on us as Episcopalians.
We hope that you will join us for this more casual approach to adult Confirmation preparation. Please contact Taylor at [email protected] to sign up.
Making Memories at AdventA cherished tradition at St. Timothy’s has been bringing together generations of parishioners to create live Advent wreaths. In addi-tion to this fun seasonal event, the children have made Chrismon ornaments that have adorned the Parish Hall tree. This year, these traditions will be combined into one big Advent celebration for all!
Everyone is invited to come together during the Sunday School hour (beginning at 9:30) on Sunday, December 3, in the Parish Hall. There will be stations for creating live Advent wreaths, making ornaments, decorating the church’s tree, and working on giant coloring posters together. The hope is that all parishioners, no matter their age, will gather around together to make lasting memories.
To make the Advent wreaths as beautiful as possible, the church is asking for donations of live greenery and berries. Please let the Children’s Formation Director, Jessie Pogue, know if you can bring some with you on the morning of the event. Some of the best greenery in years past has come from parishioner’s own backyards!
Year End Reminders from the TreasurerPlease remember to fulfill your 2017 pledge by December 31, 2017. Checks need to be either placed in the offering plate on Sunday, mailed to the Church to Cary Haney, or placed in her mailbox outside of the Parish Hall. If you have any questions, please contact her by either phone or email (contact information listed below).
If you’re new to pledging at St. Timothy’s and would like a book of pledge envelopes, please contact Cary Haney.
If you plan to fulfill your 2017 pledge, prepay your 2018 pledge, or fulfill, all or part, of your Capital Campaign commitment by gifting stock, please contact Cary Haney, for instructions.
If you’re 70.5 or older, and you are subject to a required minimum distribution, you may be able to donate up to $100,000 as a roll-over from your IRA to fulfill your 2017 pledge balance, to prepay your 2018 pledge balance, and/or to contribute to the “Bringing Us All Together” Capital Campaign—all without adding to your 2017 taxable income. If this applies to you, contact either your investment advisor or your accountant to discuss this timely option!
To get in touch with Cary Haney, St. Timothy’s bookkeeper, contact her at 423-886-2281, ext. 305 or [email protected] during her regular office hours (Monday–Thursday, 8:30 – 4:30).
Recognizing St. NicholasDecember 10 is a special day for the children of St. Timothy’s. This is the day that children of all ages are invited to leave the 10:30 service behind the Children’s Chapel banner for a special St. Nicholas chapel service that combines Wiggle Worship and Children’s Chapel. Those who are preschool and elementary-age will line the hallways with their shoes before entering the Parish Hall. The children will then gather together to hear about St. Nicholas and then be joined by a special visitor! As the children exit back to the Nave, they may find a special treat awaiting them in the halls.
Preparing for the Children’s Christmas ProgramThe children and youth will again be putting on a Christmas production during the family-friendly 4:00 Christmas Eve service. The youth and Club 45 kids will be invited to participate in specific roles, while all the younger children will be invited again this year to come to the service dressed as an animal for the nativity portion of the play. St. Timothy’s encourages the children to use their imag-inations! The animals will remain in the pews with their families until welcomed forward at different moments during the produc-tion. Rehearsal for these roles will take place on Sunday, December 17, at 4:45 p.m. in the Nave. For more info, email Jessie Pogue at [email protected].
Late ChurchLate Church will be taking a more contemplative turn as we enter Advent. We will gather in the chapel at 5:30 p.m. for evening worship on the three Sundays of Advent (12/3, 12/10, and 12/17). The service will be a time for reflection and spiritual renewal.
Parish Announcements
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Pastoral Care ContactsThe Rev. Derrick Hill, Rector
Church Office: 423-886-2281 ext. 301; Cell: 423-991-5776Email: [email protected]
The Rev. Taylor Dinsmore, Associate RectorChurch Office: 423-886-2281 ext. 303; Cell: 865-310-3539
Email: [email protected]
Cathy Robbins, Pastoral Care Vestry LiaisonPhone: 423-886-3831
Email: [email protected]
Shy?Fill out a prayer request
at www.sttimsignal.com under Pastoral Care. Forms are submitted directly to the clergy.
Children’s Programs for Holidays & EpiphanyThere will be no children’s programming (i.e. Sunday School, Wiggle Worship, and Children’ s Chapel) on December 24 or 31. We will have a family-friendly service and Burning of the Greens (with hot dogs!) for Epiphany on January 6 at 5:30 p.m., then all chil-dren’s programs will return to their regular schedule on January 7.
December Club 45 MeetingClub 45 is having their December meeting on Sunday, December 3, from 3:30 to 5:30. The meeting will start in Room 14 with wreath and card making for those who cannot get out to see decorations on their own, then Club 45 will carpool over with EYC to go caroling at the Alexian Village. The Club 45 kids will return to the front of the church for pick up around 5:30 p.m.
Living Local: Joining God During AdventMany of us have participated in the LLJG activities of Dwelling in the Word and Neighborhood Walks during which we often asked each other, “How has God been present in our lives, nudging us and inviting us?” These “God sightings” become more obvious to us when we take the time to listen to Him and to each other. This Advent season, the Liturgical Art Guild is providing paper stars as part of the Nave decoration. These will allow us to record in words, photos, or other images a God sighting which we have experienced. The stars will be on the side aisle shelves in the nave along with gold and silver pens and glue sticks. Please take time to record your God sighting and leave your star on the shelf to share with others.
Safeguarding God’s Children Training The online Safeguarding God’s Children recertification class is available for those who have completed the live class in the past. To enroll in the online system and take the course, contact Elizabeth Burns at [email protected]. For those who need to complete the Safeguarding training for the first time, mark your calendars for January 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Annual Widows Harvest LuncheonThe Annual Widows Harvest Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, December 5, at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Elmo Baptist Church. Volunteers are needed to set up that morning and then to serve the meal. Sign up at the table in the narthex, or contact Pennie Hutcherson at 423-468-3590 or [email protected].
WOST RetreatSave the date! WOST’s annual retreat will take place March 16–18 at St. Mary’s in Sewanee. The retreat will be led by The Rev. Taylor Dinsmore. For questions, email Wendy Roth at [email protected].
Christmas Flowers and MusicIf you’d like to support St. Timothy’s Christmas Eve music and/or flowers this year, special offering envelopes are available in the narthex and by the front entrance. Envelopes must be turned in and received by the church office by Sunday, December 17, in order for your thanksgivings and memorials to appear in the Christmas Eve bulletins. We appreciate your donations!
Altar Guild PartyMembers of the Altar Guild are invited to a Christmas party at the home of Laurie Buchanan on Tuesday, December 12, 6:30 p.m.
Morning PrayerAre you looking for a discipline of prayer during the season of Advent? We will be gathering in the chapel each weekday morn-ing of Advent (Monday–Thursday) at 8:30 a.m. for the Office of Morning Prayer. This is a wonderful way to start the day, and the service does not last over 20 minutes.
MOST Christmas Tree Sale UpdateThe trees, wreaths, and garland orders have all gone out. But if anyone still needs any wreaths or garland, we have some extra and would love to sell them! Call 423-322-8445 to reserve yours today.
Also, starting this year, we included instructions on tree care in a plastic Ziploc bag with your tree. It gives you helpful tips on keeping your tree alive longer.
Each year, we hear from several of you how “this is the prettiest tree we have ever had.” So this year ,we want to start a photo album that we can share online in the future. If you would please send us pictures of the tree when you first put it up (before you decorate it) and then pictures after it is decorated, then we can save them and start a record of the trees and how they look for future sales. MOST looks forward to hearing from you and would like to wish you and your family the Merriest of Christmas celebrations!
630 Mississippi Avenue, Signal Mountain, Tennessee 37377 Sunday Service Times: 8 a.m. (Rite I), 10:30 a.m. (Rite II), and 5:30 p.m. (Evening Worship)
(423) 886-2281 FAX: (423) 886-9905 [email protected] www.sttimsignal.com facebook.com/sttimothysepiscopal Thrift Shop Hours: Wednesday–Thursday 3–5 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
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PERMIT NO. 7 Signal Mountain, TN
630 Mississippi Ave.,Signal Mtn., TN 37377
423-886-2281