Christian
Life and Service Seminars
(C.L.A.S.S.) 301
C.L.A.S.S. 301 is designed to match members with the ministry
opportunities available in and through St. Timothy’s. The
course will help people discover their S.H.A.P.E. (Spiritual
Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences) for ministry
and put their individual gifts to work in service of the Lord.
Adopted
Families
At Christmas time, St. Timothy’s “adopts” several
needy families in order to help provide necessities, as well
as the “extras” that help make the holiday special.
Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA)
Four different AA groups meet at St. Timothy's at the Carter
Avenue Facility. They are open to all who wish to gain and maintain
sobriety. Through the successful work of AA, these groups minister
to a broad cross-section of the community. Meeting Times: MON
& FRI at NOON, MON (Women Only) at 7 pm, and SAT EVENINGS
AT 8:15 pm
Convalescent
Home Ministry
This is an outreach program composed of various Christian organizations
serving nursing /rehabilitation homes in Christ's name. We meet
three times at month (the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday's) at two
different locations. The 1st Thursday we meet in the morning
from 10:30 to 11:30. The 2nd and 4th Thursday's we meet in the
afternoon from 1:45 to 2:45. We begin with a Bible Study and
then sing familiar hymns. We serve refreshments and cookies
or candy to the residents and have fellowship with them as much
as possible. All volunteers are trained before serving.
FISH
St. Timothy's participates in the community-operated FISH
program. FISH is an inter-denominational Christian agency
that provides food and other emergency assistance to people
in crisis situations. Many people are needed to work as coordinators,
grocery baggers, and to answer the telephone. FISH Collection
Sunday is the third Sunday of the month. Look for collection
bins in the church entryway & Fellowship Hall.
Habitat
for Humanity
Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Habitat For Humanity
have formed an alliance to help people in need of simple,
decent, affordable housing. Thrivent Builds is a four-year,
$105 million commitment by Thrivent Financial to mobilize
thousands of volunteers and fund home construction. Volunteers
can help build homes in their local communities across the
U.S. in partnership with people facing critical housing needs.
Hands
on Wheels
Church members who need a car ride to church-related activities
may be helped through this ministry. Some members are served
on a regular basis, e.g., every Sunday; some are served for
occasional events. A list of volunteers is maintained and
rides are coordinated with a volunteer living closest to the
person needing a ride.
Love
INC
St Timothy's is part of the Love "In the Name of Christ"
network in the Santa Clara County. People who are experiencing
difficulties can call the central Helpline where they are
offered various kinds of help, including budgeting classes.
Volunteers at St. Timothy's participate in various services
(transportation, household repair, yard work). Or they can
help at the office to answer phones or do other office work.
A Contact person from St Timothy's makes the link between
the central office and volunteers from this congregation.
Volunteers are trained (one hour) and given orientation for
their work. A volunteer might be called a couple times a year
to help out. The Contact person might put in 2-3 hours per
month.
MOPS
(Mothers of Preschoolers)
MOPS is an international Christian organization,
the purpose of which is to nurture every mother of preschoolers
by meeting her distinct needs, to the glory of Jesus Christ.
Participation is not limited to members of St. Timothy’s,
but is open to all mothers of preschoolers. MOPS meet on the first Tuesday of each
month, in the Carter Avenue Facility. Click here
for more information.
Monday
Morning Prayer Group
This group meets on Monday mornings at 6:30 am in the Sanctuary.
Everyone is welcome to join on an occasional or regular basis.
Prison
Ministry
Matthew 25:36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick
and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit
me.' The chaplains at the jails, prisons and juvenile facilities
in this area are employees of the Correctional Institutions
Chaplaincy. The CIC also has volunteers who lead Bible study:
The Prison Ministry at St. Tim's is for members who want to
spiritually help look after our brothers and sisters, and children,
who are in detention.
Quilters
and Cut Ups
This group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month
at 9:30 am to make quilts, work on various projects, and to
enjoy Christian fellowship. Special events are held during the
year, some in conjunction with the Super Seniors group. Both
men and women are welcome to participate.
Recovery
Recovery is a community self-help mental health organization,
meeting every Monday, 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the church library.
Men and women from all walks of life attend these meetings,
because they share a common problem; nervous symptoms and fears.
Participants receive support and encouragement, and learn how
to apply effective methods to the difficulties they experience.
San
Jose Family Shelter
St. Timothy's participates in San Jose Family Shelter by providing
and running an activity for the children once and month.
San Jose Family Shelter is the only shelter in Santa Clara
County that exclusively serves single and two-parent families.
The Shelter provides up to 35 families with a private room
and support services for up to 90 days, in a clean and safe
environment. The Shelter addresses and provides basic needs
of each family so that time and energy are directed to finding
employment and permanent housing. Intensive case management
assists clients in developing a detailed, step-by-step plan
to become self-sufficient. Case Managers provide supportive
counseling, referrals for housing, employment services, budgeting
services, health care services, workshops, parenting classes,
and ESL education.
Scouting
Several Scouting groups meet regularly at
St. Timothy's. Contact the office for more information.
Service
Action Committee
This committee provides temporary assistance to families within
the church who are undergoing stressful times; i.e., a death
or serious illness. They contact the family to offer support,
bring in food, and/or otherwise help as needed.
Sisters
Sisters is a fellowship group for women with children in the
1st thru 12th grade. Sisters' motto is "Learning, Laughing
and Loving God." Meetings are held at 9:30 am on the 2nd
Thursday of each month September – May. Biblically based,
it is all about making connections with other women in a similar
stage of family life, learning how to juggle the demands of
life in a better and more satisfying way while still taking
care of yourself – and your connection with God.
Stephen
Ministry
Stephen Ministers undergo 50 hours of training to provide distinctively
Christian care for those who are going through difficult life
crises. People who may be helped by Stephen Ministers are those
who are grieving the death of a loved one, living with a debilitating
or terminal illness, caring for someone who is ill, going through
or recovering from divorce, experiencing job loss, transitioniong
into retirement, or adjusting to a new family environment. Stephen
Ministers are not counselors or pastors, but are trained lay
people who confidentially care for those experiencing such life
challenges. For more information about Stephen Ministery,
click here.
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