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Worship
9:00 AM All baptized Christians are welcome to join us in Holy Communion at Christ's Table.
Regular
Schedule
Fellowship
Hour
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One of the primary goals of St. Timothy's is to provide a
worship environment which encourages a sense of the Lord's
presence. We seek to provide opportunities for the expression of
this sacred worship through a variety of means. The celebration
of the Holy Eucharist, Wednesday evening study groups and special
seminars, and mid-week services are but some of these
opportunities.
ACOLYTES: Acolytes are those involved with the ministry
of assisting the priest at the altar of God. Young persons who
are interested in this ministry may begin receiving training to
assist at the altar upon having reached 3rd or 4th grade. They
serve first as torch bearers or crucifiers.
ALTAR GUILD: The beauty and majesty of the altar is
enhanced by the diligent effort of the Altar Guild. The members
of the guild ensure that the altar is prepared and the sanctuary
is in order before and after each worship service. They iron the
linens and supervise the decoration and appointment of the
church. It is their responsibility to also prepare the church for
any special services held throughout the year.
LAY-READERS/LECTORS: Our worship is a blend of talents
and voices, Lay-readers/Lectors assist the priest in proclaiming
God's Word to his people. Each week they read the Old Testament
and New Testament lessons and lead the congregation in a response
psalm. On occasion they will assist the priest in the reading of
the Holy Gospel when a more dramatized reading is preferred. The
reading of the Passion on Palm Sunday is the most appropriate
time of the year for such a reading.
CHALICE ADMINISTRATORS:
Lay Eucharistic Ministers are licensed by the Bishop to
administer the consecrated elements of the Eucharist. Lay Eucharistic
Ministers may be licensed to administer the consecrated bread and wine at any
celebration of the Eucharist in the absence of a sufficient number of priests
and or deacons to assist the celebrant. This ministry is understood to be
an extraordinary ministry, and is not to take the place of the ministry of
priests and deacons concerning the administration of the Eucharist.
Historically, specially licensed lay readers administered the chalice at the
Eucharist and were know as "chalice bearers." These commissioned lay persons serve each week at the 9:00
am service and at any additional services as
needed.
LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS: These persons have a very unique ministry among our family. They assist the priest by taking the sacrament of Holy Communion directly from our congregational worship to those who are sick or home bound. This is a ministry of uniting the Body of Christ together, both those present at worship and those of our extended family. LEVs assigned for any particular week will try to visit any parishioner who has requested a visit. Please call Chuck Nemeth, 888-5539, to be scheduled for a visit or if requesting to be placed on a regular visit list, i.e. once a month, every two weeks, etc.
USHERS: Each week a dedicated group of people ensures
that everyone receives a warm welcome and assistance in seating
for our worship. They also see to it that each person has a
bulletin that lists the readings, music, and the Order of
Service. These people then assist in collecting the offering and
directing people to the altar rail for communion.
Photos by Steve Polston