2013 August newsletter - St. Timothy`s Episcopal Church Brookings

ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
401 FIR STREET
P. O. BOX 1237
BROOKINGS, OR 97415
www.sttimothyepiscopal.org
VISION STATEMENT
We are dedicated to
proclaiming the Gospel by
sharing the Sacraments and
the Word; and by giving of our
Total Ministry.
Bring people to God and
stimulate growth through love,
understanding, education, and
prayer.
AUGUST 2012
2 Risa Piper
4 Shirley Baldwin
4 Tim Dougherty
13 Paige & Bernie Lindley
22 Elizabeth Hooper
24 Ron & Rose Marie Hedenskog
25 Pat & Richard Brookfield
25 Jan & Bill Smith
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FROM SAINT TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ON THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH COAST OF OREGON
AUGUST 2013
VOLUME XX VI NO. 8
Dear St. Timothy’s Church Family and Friends—
On Tuesday, July 16th, we had a little fire in the ceiling of the
old parish hall. A ballast in a fluorescent light fixture failed
and got hot enough to cause the ceiling tiles that the fixture
was mounted against to start to smolder. The smell of smoke got the
attention of some of the people that were attending a Narcotics
Anonymous meeting at the time down the hall. They called me and
together we took down the light fixture.
Soot, charcoal, and red embers rained down on to the carpet as another
guy and I lowered the light fixture. One of the NA women grabbed a fire
extinguisher as another person tried to get the glowing pieces of ceiling
tile outside, watering them down with the garden hose out on the patio.
In the end, we got all of the embers pulled down, making the carpet
black with charcoal. One of our homeless friends helped clean up the
mess outside and later used a steam cleaner to return the carpet to it’s
original color, revealing several golf ball sized burn marks.
Before I left that night we called the fire chief and had him come take a
look. He took many pictures and confirmed that the fire was out and the
threat was over. He wrote a full report that I will hopefully be picking up
next week.
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The next day I called our diocesan insurance lady and she contacted our
insurance company. A couple of days later I met with the insurance
adjuster and we are following his recommendations. On Wednesday the
24th we had the old parish hall fumigated with a special chemical that is
supposed to eliminate the strong smoke smell throughout the original
part of the building, including the nave and sanctuary. Soon the upstairs
carpets will be professionally steamed cleaned and the downstairs carpet
where the fire was will be replaced. The altar frontal will be dry cleaned
as well as the various other coverings that were in the sanctuary at the
time of the fire. And, of course, the light fixture will be repaired and put
back in place.
Our insurance deductible is $1000. Generous people from within the
congregation as well as members of the community at large that value
our ministries and our people have already donated half of the money
needed to cover the deductible. It was our friends in NA that helped find
the source of the smoke and put out the fire. It is our friends throughout
the Brookings-Harbor area that are helping to pay for our portion of the
cleanup. We have been blessed with a powerful affirmation of our
importance in this community.
I hate to think what could have been if we didn’t have such incredible
support from our friends. God was watching over us that Tuesday night
and our friends were too. They all continue to watch over us in the
aftermath.
--bernie+
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Diocese of Oregon Episcopal Church Women
SPIRITUALITY DAY
Saturday, September 21, 2013
St. John Episcopal Church, Bandon by the Sea
Corner of Eighth and Franklin Streets
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
THE REV. ANNE BARTLETT
"HAS ANYONE EVER TOLD YOU THAT YOU ARE
BELOVED?"
COST IS $25. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31!
Come for a day of fellowship and opportunities to connect with your
authentic, spiritual self. Themes of the day are wholeness and healing
through many different paths.
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WORKSHOPS
(ALL WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED IN THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON)
1. BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT BY DR. GAIL MCCLAVE
2. QIGONG BY JUANELL LEMON (THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT HANDICAP
ACCESSIBLE)
3. PRAYING IN COLOR BY THE REV. BETH HOFFMANN
4. JOURNALING: YOUR JOURNEY TO SELF-AWARENESS AND OTHER
GIFTS BY GINGER MACCALLUM
5. LGBT WOMEN OF FAITH BY MARTY BURKETT
6. DIVINE BREATHING, A GUIDED MEDITATION BY VICTORIA TIERNEY
7. CREATIVITY AND THE ART OF HEALING BY THE REV. SUSAN CHURCH
http://www.episcopalbandon.com/ecw-spirituality-day.html
If you are interested in attending and carpooling please let the office
know.
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Ladies, Saturday, August 4, is time to meet again
for breakfast at Blue Water Café at 8:30. It was
great to have so many last month. Let’s do it
again. This is a great way to enjoy each other’s
company in a relaxed atmosphere.
Choir Supper
All the choir members are invited to a lite supper
at John’s, 92 Tanbark, on Sunday, August 11 at
5:30 PM.
Sunday, August 18, at 10:00, will be our annual
picnic and service at Loeb Park. Chelsea Tirado
will be baptized in the Chetco River.
Remember, to bring a something to barbeque,
your service, drink, chair and a dish to share.
ST TIMOTHY’S VESTRY
Vicar
The Rev. Bernie Lindley
Senior Warden/Grounds
Mark Zellmer
Junior Warden
Bill West
Clerk
Clare Price
Communications
Pat Brookfield
Fellowship
Darlene Wheeler
Special Projects’/Buildings Ron Wheeler
Member at Large
Tim Dougherty
Member at Large
Doris Westoby
Member at Large
King Price
BAC
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St. Timothy Chatterings
The biggest excitement this month was the Bishop’s visit. We
were lucky to have his presence a day early for our Fun Day in
Azalea Park. It was a beautiful day, lots of good food, fun and a
chance to chat with the Bishop. There was even a piñata for the
children. Mark Reaves graciously tooknbh pictures. They will be
posted on Facebook. They are also available to view in the
office.
Bishop Hanley met with the BAC before service. We discussed St. Timothy’
past, present and future in regards to God’s calling. St. Timothy’s is definitely
doing a great job.
At our Holy Eucharist service Aaron Angel, Anthony Tirado and Scott Clapson
were confirmed. Amanda Tirado was reaffirmed. Congratulations to all of
them. Thank you all for the wonderful refreshments following the service.
Scott Clapson has been giving free haircuts on Tuesdays during the Community Kitchen and Free Medical Clinic hours. He not only cuts hair but takes
the time to listen to their stories. This is a very important ministry. How many
times do we just dismiss others because they look different?
Scoot Clapson, Carla Gotlieb, Amanda Tirado and Becky Probst will be
starting a ministry to provide sack lunches on Sundays starting July 28. Sunday is the only day community kitchens are not open in Brookings. If you
would like to help or donate to this cause talk to any one of them.
Your help is
needed!
Sat., August 3
8:30
Blue Water Café
Thursday
August 15
5:00 PM
We are looking for more
people to join the choir.
Rehearsals are Friday, at
11:00 AM and on Sunday at
9:15 AM.
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Audrey
Bernie
Decon
Dennis
Gladys
Glen
Gru
Jean
Jen
John
Karla
Kevin
Laura
Mary Ellen
Mary Pat
Murphy
Paul
Roger
Sharon
Tarah
Teresa C.
Warren
Zule (zoo-lay)
Allen
Andrew
Becky
Clapson Family
Clifft Family
Dan
Fran
Gary
Gina
Glenda
Gus
Jennifer
Jerry
Karen
Ken
Laurie
Lois
Matt
Michael
Moira
Monique
Nichole
Patty D.
Renee
Scott
Tim
Vanessa
Vivian
In Thanksgiving For:
Bill
Bishop Hanley’s visit
Fun with cousins
Jill’s wedding
Water donation
Phone call from son
Barbara
Bea
Bill
Darold
Debbie
Dobe
Doris
Dorthella
Jerry
Krista
Melissa
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S. Krayer
P. Brookfield Diana Zellmer
P. Lindley
Mark Zellmer
R. Wheeler N. Price
E. Christine J. Vivian
Proper 14 Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16
August 18 Jeremiah 23:23-29
Proper 15 Hebrews 11:29--12:2
August 25 Isaiah 58:9b-14
Proper 16 Hebrews 12:18-29
P. Graves
S. Graves
N. Price
T. Dougherty
J. Hammargren
K. Price
E. Lindley
S. Graves
D. Hammargren E. Lindley
If you cannot serve on the Sunday assigned, please let the office know ASAP.
S. Graves
T. Dougherty P. Graves
August 11 Genesis 15:1-6
T. Dougherty
J. Hammargren S. Graves
D. Hammargren R. Armstrong
S. Hahn
GREETERS SUB-DEACON
USHERS
LAY READER
A. Tirado
OBLATION
BEARERS
2013
Proper 13 Colossians 3:1-11
LECTORS
AUGUST
J. Hammargren M. Armstrong
LESSONS
SERVER'S SCHEDULE
August 4 Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 E. Lindley
DATE
8
Sun
28
11:00 AM Bible
Study
12 Noon H.E. with
healing ministry
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Noon-Community
Kitchen
1-4 Free Clinic
26
25
9AM Adult Class
10AM Holy Eucharist
11:00 AM Bible
Study
12 Noon H.E. with
healing ministry
6:30 PM Bible
21
11:00 AM Bible
Study
12 Noon H.E. with
healing ministry
Noon-Community
Kitchen
1-4 Free Clinic
20
14
11:00 AM Bible
Study
12 Noon H.E. with
healing ministry
6:30 PM Bible study
Noon-Community
Kitchen
1-4 Free Clinic
13
7
Wed
6
Tue
Noon-Community
Kitchen
1-4 Free Clinic
19
12
5
7:00 PM Hospitality
Meeting
Mon
29
22
15
8
1
Thu
AUGUST 2013
Annual Loeb Park
Service and Picnic
10AM Holy
Eucharist and
Baptism
18
9AM Adult Class
10AM Holy Eucharist
11
4
9AM Adult Class
10AM Holy Eucharist
with laying on of hands
9
30
23
16
9
2
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
6-8 PM
Albacore Bash
Presbyterian
11:00 AM
Fri
31
24
17
10
3 Men’s Breakfast
8:30 AM Blue Water
Cafe
Sat