Christian
Life and Service Seminars
(C.L.A.S.S.) 301
C.L.A.S.S. 301 is designed to match members with the
ministry opportunities available in and through St.
Timothy’s. The course will help people discover
their S.H.A.P.E. (Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities,
Personality, Experiences) for ministry and put their
individual gifts to work in service of the Lord.
Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA)
Four different AA groups meet at St. Timothy's at the
Carter Avenue Facility. They are open to all who wish
to gain and maintain sobriety. Through the successful
work of AA, these groups minister to a broad cross-section
of the community. Meeting Times: MON & FRI at NOON,
MON (Women Only) at 7 pm, and SAT EVENINGS AT 8:15 pm
Convalescent
Home Ministry
This is an outreach program composed of various Christian
organizations serving nursing /rehabilitation homes
in Christ's name. We meet three times at month (the
1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday's) at two different locations.
The 1st Thursday we meet in the morning from 10:30 to
11:30. The 2nd and 4th Thursday's we meet in the afternoon
from 1:45 to 2:45. We begin with a Bible Study and then
sing familiar hymns. We serve refreshments and cookies
or candy to the residents and have fellowship with them
as much as possible. All volunteers are trained before
serving.
Employment Bridge
St. Timothy's has formed an employment support group
for members & non-members who are seeking work
or currently "under-employed." This
group is called "The Employment Bridge."
Click
here for more information and to sign up.
FISH
St. Timothy's participates in the community-operated
FISH program. FISH is an inter-denominational Christian
agency that provides food and other emergency assistance
to people in crisis situations. Many people are needed
to work as coordinators, grocery baggers, and to answer
the telephone. FISH Collection Sunday is the third
Sunday of the month. Look for collection bins in the
church entryway & Fellowship Hall.
Hands on Wheels
Church members who need a car ride to church-related
activities may be helped through this ministry. Some
members are served on a regular basis, e.g., every
Sunday; some are served for occasional events. A list
of volunteers is maintained and rides are coordinated
with a volunteer living closest to the person needing
a ride.
Helping Hands
This committee provides temporary assistance to families
within the church who are undergoing stressful times;
i.e., a death or serious illness. They contact the
family to offer support, bring in food, and/or otherwise
help as needed. Also, coordinates church member memorial
receptions held at the church.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
MOPS is an international Christian
organization, the purpose of which is to nurture every
mother of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs,
to the glory of Jesus Christ. Participation is not
limited to members of St. Timothy’s, but is open
to all mothers of preschoolers. MOPS meet on the first
Tuesday of each month, in the Fellowship Hall. Click
here for
more information.
Quilters
and Cut Ups
This group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the
month at 9:30 am to make quilts, work on various projects,
and to enjoy Christian fellowship. Special events are
held during the year, some in conjunction with the Super
Seniors group. Both men and women are welcome to participate.
Recovery
Recovery is a community self-help mental health organization,
meeting every Monday, 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the church
library. Men and women from all walks of life attend
these meetings, because they share a common problem;
nervous symptoms and fears. Participants receive support
and encouragement, and learn how to apply effective
methods to the difficulties they experience.
San
Jose Family Shelter
St. Timothy's participates in San Jose Family Shelter
by providing and running an activity for the children
once and month.
San Jose Family Shelter is the only shelter in Santa
Clara County that exclusively serves single and two-parent
families. The Shelter provides up to 35 families with
a private room and support services for up to 90 days,
in a clean and safe environment. The Shelter addresses
and provides basic needs of each family so that time
and energy are directed to finding employment and
permanent housing. Intensive case management assists
clients in developing a detailed, step-by-step plan
to become self-sufficient. Case Managers provide supportive
counseling, referrals for housing, employment services,
budgeting services, health care services, workshops,
parenting classes, and ESL education.
Scouting
Several Scouting groups meet regularly
at St. Timothy's. Contact the office for more information.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers undergo 50 hours of training to provide
distinctively Christian care for those who are going
through difficult life crises. People who may be helped
by Stephen Ministers are those who are grieving the
death of a loved one, living with a debilitating or
terminal illness, caring for someone who is ill, going
through or recovering from divorce, experiencing job
loss, transitioniong into retirement, or adjusting to
a new family environment. Stephen Ministers are not
counselors or pastors, but are trained lay people who
confidentially care for those experiencing such life
challenges. For more information about Stephen Ministry,
click here.
Visitation
Team
The visitation team is made up of lay people who visit
the elderly and others once or twice a month. They make
their visits in pairs. Every three months or so they
meet together to support one another and share ideas
for making their visits better. For more information
call Pastor Judy (264-3858), Mickey Miller (371-5789)
or Darlene Read (266-3332)
St.
Timothy's Lutheran
