40th Anniversary
"Forty Years of God's Grace" was the overall theme for the 40th Anniversary celebration held April 21, 2002.

A dinner and program helped to celebrate this milestone in our congregation's history. Pastor Darrel and Janet Deuel were among the guests and former members who attended. Twelve charter members were recognized as part of the evening's celebration.

The year of celebration actually began earlier, at the congregation's annual meeting in January, when a 40th Anniversary Appeal was adopted. For 40 days, beginning March 13, 2002 (the actual anniversary date) and ending on April 21, 2002 (the night of the anniversary dinner), we committed ourselves to prayer. At least 40 people per day signed up to pray throughout the appeal

We also committed ourselves financially as we stepped out in faith with an Anniversary Commitment Appeal. More than $900,000 was committed to future expansion and/or property purchase. From the commitments made, a special 40th Anniversary benevolence gift in the amount of $40,000 was given to Carlile College, a missionary training school in Nairobi, Kenya.

During the 40 days of the Appeal, God opened the door to purchase the property adjacent to us on the northeast. At a special meeting on April 7, 2002, the congregation voted to purchase the 2.2 acre property from Lifespring Community Church. Not only was this one of the greatest faith-steps taken to date by St. Timothy's, but the playing field and new building space would also provide countless opportunities for furthering our gospel work in the future.