This is what the Lord says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations. Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O Lord, save your people, the remnant of Israel.’ See, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the ends of the earth. Among them will be the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor; a great throng will return. They will come with weeping; they will pray as I bring them back. I will lead them beside streams of water on a level path where they will not stumble, because I am Israel’s father, and Ephraim is my firstborn son.
On Saturday of God’s Work Our Hands several of our members volunteered at the Human Solutions Women’s Shelter. During this time of service they discovered a need: dishes, silverware, and twin sheets and blankets. These items frequently go missing as women move out of the shelter so women are currently eating off of plastic lids and whatever else they can scrounge up.
Betty Caramella’s Funeral will be at Willamette National Cemetery on November 9 th at 2:00pm. Please go to the main office at the cemetery for the location of the gravesite. We will have a celebration of life gathering at the church on November 9th from 3:00—6:00pm in the basement.
We have several bags full of homeless care items ready for you to give to people in need on the street. Keep them in your car to give out as you see a need.
On All Saints Sunday we remember the members of St. Timothy that have died in the past year. We remember the promise made and fulfilled that God would remember them and that Jesus would bring them home into the arms of our loving God. All Saints Sunday is also a day to remember all our loved ones and the promise of resurrection made and kept in their lives too. You are invited to bring a picture of your loved ones that have passed away and lay them at the steps of the chancel (the stage).
Karen Burger, Melissa and Julia Standley, and Sherry Willmschen invite you to attend this wonderful worship experience. We are returning to our roots with the return of Katy Harmon and many original songs and costumes.
Performances are: Friday Nov 23rd at 2 pm
Saturday Nov 24th at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday Nov 25th at 2pm
Thursday Nov 29th at 7:30pm
Friday Nov 30th at 7:30pm
Sat Dec 1st at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday Dec 2nd at 1 pm
Go to www.singingchristmastree.org for more information and
call 503-557-8733 for tickets.
This year we are offering opportunities for families and others who may not be able to afford tickets but would love to go. If its you or someone you know let any one of us know and we can sign you up. It can be any performance. Sign up as early as possible.
We are planning to do 20 boxes for members and Arbor Glenn. Donations of $ for turkeys and pies are appreciated. Items needed are: boxed mash potatoes, boxed stuffing, canned sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables. We will be distributing boxes on November 17th.
Catechumenate refers to a person who is studying the foundations of faith. This class will be your chance to study your Catechism again, delve deeply into God’s Word, and other topics of interest. There will be some teaching from Pastor Jen but also lots of discussion and sharing our own insights and wondering together “What does this mean?” The next class will be on November 4th after worship. We will meet in the church basement following coffee hour.
