Sunday's Gospel Lesson from Mark 10:46 (NRSV) 
They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Jesus stood still and said, "Call him here." And they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take heart; get up, he is calling you." So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said to him, "My teacher, let me see again." Jesus said to him, "Go; your faith has made you well." Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

As Reverend Amuzie spoke, he talked about the many lessons in this one passage. The following is only one parishioner's interpretation.  Hopefully, everyone in attendance took something away from Sunday's sermon that will help them to continue to increase their faith.  

Lesson 1:  You had a man who was yearning for Jesus, calling out for him while people were "sternly" ordering him to be silent. Yet he called out until Jesus responded to him.  The lesson?  Do not let others keep you from receiving your blessings. 

Lesson 2:  When Bartimaeus threw off his cloak, that act was symbolic of detaching yourself from things you feel are most important to you, things which hamper your ability to receive your blessing and follow Jesus.  As a beggar, Bartimaeus' cloak was more than likely one of the most important things to him.  The cloak kept him warm, covered him from the elements, protected him and yet "...throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus." 

Lesson 3:  When Jesus asked Bartimaeus what he wanted him to do for him, Bartimaeus did not ask for all the riches in the world, he simply asked that he might see "again."  Whatever it is that you once had in your life and yearn for again, go to Jesus and pray unceasingly.  You can have peace and love in your heart "again".  St. Timothy's can be the church that you came to love "again".  We have to increase our faith and simply ask Jesus to bless us with those things "again".  

"Go; your faith has made you well."   

Have a Blessed Week,

Jozetta, Richlyn Ophelia & Stacy

 

 

Thank you to all the youth who participated in the preparation and execution of the Fun 4 Funds fair. Thank you also for walking in the Mini-walk for the Homeless on Sunday.  If you have not done so already, please remember to bring your community service hours form to church to be signed by Richlyn Ophelia Emanuel.

 

All individuals working with our youth are required to take "Safeguarding our Children" training. We will be offering 2 training sessions here at St. Timothy's, on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. If you are interested in taking the training please sign up by calling the Church Office and leaving your name, phone number and e-mail address.  You can also contact Richlyn Ophelia Emanuel. 

 

MEN AND BOYS WEEKEND -- Saturday, November 7, 2009 and Sunday, November 8, 2009. The theme this year is “No Turning Back” the speaker is our very own Rev. Joseph Constant, a recently published author.   Make plans to join us on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. for our annual prayer breakfast (tickets $15.00; see any MoST Member for tickets) and on Sunday at 10:00  a.m. for our Holy Eucharist and message.

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communications COMMITTEE

 

call for logos articles - Please send articles and photos to the Communications Committee for the next  issue of the LOGOS. We would like to hear from organization chairpersons about recent and upcoming events. Parishioners are welcome to submit articles to share their experience when they attended Family Fun Night, Homecoming Service, Fun 4 Funds or other recent events.  Parishioners may also submit newsworthy info about the St. Timothy's community at-large.  Please send your articles to jamesandjozetta@verizon.net or kokaman@verizon.net no later than Sunday, November 8th.  Thank you.

PHOTO DIRECTORIES ARE NOW READY! - If you took a photo back in March 2008 for the photo directory, please see Woody McCutchen to recieve your free copy of the directory.  Woody can be reached on kokaman@verizon.net. Thank you.

VISIT THE CHURCH WEBSITE PHOTO GALLERY gallery.php - Photos were recently added for Homecoming Service, Fun 4 Funds and the Mini-walk for the Homeless.  Parishioners are encouraged to submit their photos of church events for the online photo gallery.    

 

We pray for the Church throughout the world; for the Anglican Communion, for the Episcopal Church, for all Bishops, Priests, Deacons and Lay Ministers.

 

We pray for peace and goodwill among all nations; and for the well-being of all people.

 

We pray for this parish of St. Timothy’s and for all of our parishioners.

 

We pray for those in any need or trouble and especially for those who have lost their homes to foreclosure or their jobs or savings in the current economic crisis.  Let us pray for those who have been injured in acts of warfare or terrorism, and for those who are sick and especially for those for whom our prayers have been requested:

 

We ask your prayers for the following parishioners:

 

 

We ask your prayers for the following relatives and friends:

 

 

We ask your prayers for those serving in the armed forces and their families.

 

We pray for those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.

 

Let us pray for the departed, and especially for those who have lost their lives in acts of terrorism, warfare or natural disasters this week.

 

Give to the departed eternal rest.
Let light perpetual shine upon them.

 

Let us offer prayers of thanksgiving for the gift of life and join with those who give particular thanks for their birthdays and anniversaries this month.

 

Let us Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored rejoicing in the fellowship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Timothy our Patron Saint and all the Saints.  AMEN

 

Tuesday, October 27^th         6:30 P.M.       Lay Readers Meeting

Wednesday, October 28^th  11:00 A.M.       Holy Eucharist

Thursday, October 29^th          7:00 P.M.     Choir Rehearsal

Friday, October 30^th             7:00 P.M.     Oluchi Rehearsal

Friday, October 30^th           10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. CDC Fun Day

Friday October 30^th – 31^st  6:30 P.M. – 10:00 A.M. CDC Sleepover

 

Sunday, November 1^st

22^nd Sunday after Pentecost

All Saints Day

UTO In Garthering

Samaritan Ministry Sunday

 

8:00 AM         Holy Eucharist and Sermon

9:45 A.M.       Sunday School

10:00 AM       Holy Eucharist and Sermon

11:30 A.M.     Adult Fellowship / Forum

11:30 A.M.     Sr. Youth Group

 

Lectionary Text for Sunday November 1^st

Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9

Psalm 24

Revelation 21:1-6a

John 11:32-44

 

 

For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.

Ephesians 1:4-5
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