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The Latest issue of the Tidings Newsletter is now available online at:
http://www.sainttimothysdanville.org/images/Newsletter/22JUL_Tidings.pdf ____________________________________ CONFIRMATION INFORMATIONAL MEETING Sunday, August 29 at 12:30 “Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord…” (The Bishop's Prayer at Confirmation, BCP 309) The Book of Common prayer defines Confirmation as a rite of the Church “in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop” (page 860). It is, in effect, a public, adult affirmation of the covenant with God to follow in the ways of Jesus that was made for us at our baptism by our parents and godparents. At Confirmation, we agree to take on those promises for ourselves. If you are at least in 8th grade and want to explore and deepen your faith, and are ready to pronounce your commitment to Christ, you are invited to begin the Confirmation program this fall. There will be a gathering of all interested teens and their parents on Sunday, August 29 at 12:30 in the Youth Center of Grace House. We will talk about Confirmation, the program at St. Timothy’s, calendar, and expectations, and will allow time for questions. In the meantime, if you are interested or have questions please talk to Steven or Kathy. ________________________________________________________________________________ LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SHARE YOUR TIME AND TALENTS? Have you been wanting to share your time and talents at church but have been holding back because you just weren't sure how to do that? One answer could be to serve at the altar on Sunday mornings as an acolyte. Acolytes go through a couple of hours of training and then serve 1-3 times a quarter. Requirements to become an acolyte are to want to serve at the alter, to be at least 9 years old or entering the 4th grade and to complete the training course. Currently there are 44 parish members who serve (12 adults, 15 high school, 14 middle school and 3 elementary youth); yes, adults are also welcome to serve as acolytes. The next acolyte training class will be in the August-September timeframe, so if this sounds like something you would like to do please share your interest with Neal Matsunaga at
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or (925) 838-1617. We are especially looking for youth or adults who primarily attend the 11:00 service as the current group of acolytes who serve at that service is relatively small. If you have any questions again please contact Neal Matsunaga. Fruits of the Harvest Life is much better, down where it’s wetter… Under the Sea October 9, 2010 4 to 9 p.m. Look for Flotsam and Jetsam at all three services. The new website will be available, and the Big Bulletin Board will be on the patio to sign up for committees and donations. Sunday, August 8th – 12:30 at Grace House. Come to an organizational meeting to see where your talents can be used to make this event a success for our beneficiaries. Monday, August 16th – 1:00 at Grace House. Invitation Stuffing Party. The more hands, the faster and merrier the task will be done. Please sign up at the Big Bulletin Board on the patio. For more information, call Leslie Firth, Jetsam, at 314-3044, or Susan Cyr, Flotsam, at 552-0335.
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. | Don’t Miss Out! St Timothy’s 2010 Picture Directory HOW DO I SIGN UP? Sign up at church on Sunday after every service Call Sally Shea Potts at 925-691-9294 (evening) Send email to Sally Shea Potts –
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WHY? Free 8x10 picture Free St. Timothy’s Picture Directory Fast and convenient portrait sessions close to home Immediate viewing of proofs Great Christmas present for Grandparents Special prices on portrait packages Help make St Timothy’s a friendly place for new and old
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