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ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Greenville, North Carolina

The Diocese of East Carolina

The Right Reverend Peter James Lee, 3rd, Bishop The Very Reverend Mary C. Lacy, Rector

Annual Parish Meeting

January 12, 2014

The Baptism of Jesus

I. The Holy Eucharist was held at 9:30 am. II. The Annual Parish Meeting was presided over by the Reverend Mimi Lacy. The

meeting was called to order at 10:55 a.m. III. David Geissler was appointed the Clerk of the Annual Meeting.

IV. Reading of the Canons relating to voting credentials.

Bitsie Harwell, current Senior Warden, read the cannons relating to voting credentials. Any adult in good standing at St. Timothy’s is eligible to vote. To be an adult in good standing, a person must: a) be at least 16 years old; b) have attended at least 3 services held at St. Timothy’s in 2013; and c) have contributed financially to the church in 2013. 84 people meeting these criteria were present at the meeting.

V. Appointment of the Tellers for the Election: Glenn Forbes, Larry Dombos, Joyce

Wittman, and Meredith Foltz have agreed to be tellers should ballots be cast. VI. Report of the Nominating Committee: Outgoing Vestry members Bitsie Harwell,

Tom Swindell, Grace Rudolph, and John Crawford comprised the committee.

The slate of nominees proposed by the nominating committee is: Frank Crawley, Aleah Crawford, Jerry Hopfengardner, and Mary Vincent.

There were no nominations from the floor.

Jim Mitchell moved that the slate of nominees be elected by proclamation. Judy Tucker seconded the motion. The motion passed without dissent.

VII. The Minutes of the 2013 Parish Meeting were presented. Malcolm Williams

moved the minutes be accepted. Jimmy Meyers seconded the motion. The minutes were accepted as presented with no dissenting votes.

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VIII. The Treasurer’s Report

See submitted report.

John Lennox reported the church is in sound financial shape.

We finished the year with an operating surplus of $7,790. This was accomplished by actual revenues exceeding projections and operating expenses being less than budgeted. We made some significant savings after re-evaluating our insurance needs.

Pre-school is doing well in terms of enrollment and finances.

There were several projects begun and/or completed in 2013. $13,000 was spent on the sanctuary enhancement project (new tapestries and a down payment on stained glass window project. $900 was spent to put a new roof on the shed.

We owe $254,013 on the mortgage. We ended 2012 owing $317,525. John noted that there will be a balloon payment due in March 2017, and he is hopeful that the church will be able to pay off the mortgage by that time.

The Balance Sheet shows $180,524 in current assets, down from the 206,399 balance at the end of 2012. This includes $117,658 in designated accounts and $40,000 in strategic operating reserves.

The 2014 Operating Budget projects $335,640 in revenue and $339,982 in expenses. This budget forecasts an operating deficit of $4342. This is the least projected deficit that we’ve had in the past several years. We’ll absorb an actual deficit from reserves, but hopefully this will not be needed.

John asked for any volunteers with an accounting background to assist with the year-end audit.

IX. The Warden’s Reports

A. Senior Warden (Bitsie Harwell) report: 1) See submitted report. 2) While we are saddened to have lost several members this past year due

to moving, we are gladdened by the addition of other individuals and families who have joined and are active in St. Timothy.

3) Much of the success of St. Timothy is due to the efforts of Reverend Lacy. 4) Bitsie highlighted several of the progressive and thriving programs that

are currently functioning at St. Timothy. 5) Bitsie highlighted the contributions of individual staff members. They are a

dedicated, innovative, hardworking, and flexible group of people. 6) Bitsie shared her vision of St. Timothy as a place that meets our needs

and for those who come to visit.

B. Junior Warden Report: (Tom Swindell) 1) See submitted report. 2) We’re happy to report that there were no major capital repair items this

year although we have numerous parishioners who are quite capable of handling many of the routine maintenance issues.

X. Committee and Organization Reports

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Rev. Lacy encouraged church members to read the submitted Vestry committee reports and the organizational reports contained in the 2013 Annual Report.

Rev. Lacy noted that the EFM report, submitted by her husband Tom, was inadvertently omitted from the packet because she forgot to include it. Does that excuse works at home?

XI. Other Business

Presentation of Gifts and Memorial Fund

Rev. Lacy reviewed the history of the Sanctuary Enhancement project using monies from the Gifts and Memorial Fund. The tapestries are hanging, and the 2nd phase of the project is putting stained glass in various windows of the sanctuary. If everything goes to schedule, the stained glass should be installed by the beginning of March (Lent).

Presentation of information on Same Gender Blessings.

The history of same-gender blessings in the Episcopal Church was presented in the 2013 annual meeting. The Eastern Carolina Diocese bishops (former Bishop Daniel and interim Bishop Peter) have given permission to each parish to make the decision on an individual parish basis.

Mimi reports hearing from 75-80 parishioners expressing their thoughts on the matter over the past year. Of this group, about 90% of the opinions were in favor of allowing the blessing of same-gendered unions.

We’ve had several group forums exploring the issue in the past year and it was discussed at the 2013 vestry retreat. It will be on the agenda at the upcoming vestry retreat.

Rev. Lacy will distribute a questionnaire to those in the parish. One of the questions will address parishioners’ opinions on this issue to help in the vestry in their deliberations.

Renewal Works

A handout was distributed explaining the Renewal Works program.

Parishioners will be asked to take an on-line survey in the spring. The survey assesses people’s depth of spiritual commitment so there can be an analysis of the spiritual health of the parish.

Rev. Lacy asked for several volunteers from the parish to assist in this program.

Survey

Mimi distributed a brief survey to assess parishioners’ opinions.

Walkabout

The 8th bishop of the diocese will be selected in May. The candidates for the position will travel to each of the five deaneries in the diocese to give church members the opportunity to meet the candidates. The group of candidates will be at St. Timothy on April 28 @ 7 pm.

The diocese has had a recent tradition of sponsoring a drive to collect articles of clothing. This year, they are looking for socks. We’re

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encouraging people to bring in pairs of socks which will be then taken to the diocesan convention in May.

Recognition of outgoing Vestry members: Bitsie Harwell, Tom Swindell, Grace Rudolph, and John Crawford were recognized for their years and quality of service.

Announcement of new Vestry members: 1) Frank Crawley, Aleah Crawford, Jerry Hopfengardner, and Mary

Vincent were welcomed to the vestry. 2) Patricia Dragon has agreed to serve as Senior Warden and Jimmy

Meyers as Junior Warden for 2014.

XII. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David E. Geissler

Join us for the Pot Luck in the Parish Hall!

St Timothy’s Episcopal Church Treasurer’s Report for 2013

Overview The financial position of St. Timothy’s continues to be encouraging, with a sound balance sheet and adequate reserves. As we experienced in 2012, the month of December 2013 was atypically strong and took us from operating at a deficit to a modest surplus. The year in Review Operating Expenses of $330,952 are only $1K less than in 2012 but are comfortably under budget. Although Operating Revenues of $338,742 are $10K less than in 2012, we managed to complete the year with a Net Operating Surplus of around $7,790.

Non-operating expenses during the year were limited to a disbursement of $5,500 for tapestries and another $7,500 for deposit on the Stained Glass Window project, as well as $900 to put a new roof on the shed. Other details on non-operating Fund Balances are provided in the Designated Accounts Report: Our Balance Sheet Assets: We have a stable balance sheet, with $180,524 in current assets (Checking & Money Market accounts). This includes Strategic Operating Reserves of $40K and non-operating funds of $117,658, which includes $18K in Outreach; $16K in Special Gifts & Memorials, and another $50K for long term capital repairs (roofing and HVAC). Liabilities: Our mortgage balance is $254,013, down from $317,525 at the end of 2012. Please note that 100% of any gifts you designate to the Building Fund will apply directly to Loan Principal Reduction (not interest). It is still our dream to be debt free when the Mortgage Balloon note comes due in March 2017. The 2013 Operating Budget Our operating expense budget has been trimmed through changes in staffing and office hours and we are running as lean as is practical. However, we will continue to be challenged in 2014, with an operating budget that projects $335,640 in revenue and $339,982 in expenses, representing a net operating deficit of $4,342…the lowest forecast in the recent past. Although we have budgeted for a negative cash flow, we will be able to absorb this difference from accumulated reserves until pledge revenues stabilize. Additional Details Please refer to the accompanying Financial Statements for more specific details. If you have questions, feel free to contact John Lennox or Mother Lacy. Up-to-date financial statements are readily available on the News & Events page of the church website, www.st-tim.org.

Submitted by John Lennox, Parish Treasurer, January 4, 2014.

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St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

Revenues & Expenses -- Vestry Summary

Church General Fund

January to December 2013

Note: The Report Option to include Open Transactions is selected.

YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Variance[Bud - Act]

Annual Budget % of BudgetUsed

Accounts

Revenues

$322,000.04 102.66 %$330,561.56 $322,000.04 ($8,561.52) Tithes and Offerings

$8,600.00 95.12 %$8,180.00 $8,600.00 $420.00 Other Operating Revenues

$330,600.04 102.46 %$338,741.56 $330,600.04 ($8,141.52) Total Revenues

Expenses

Clergy & Staff Exp

$113,282.00 100.41 %$113,745.02 $113,282.00 ($463.02) Rector

$9,645.00 109.93 %$10,602.76 $9,645.00 ($957.76) Parish Secretary

$3,984.00 107.39 %$4,278.40 $3,984.00 ($294.40) Finiancial Secretary

$21,361.00 101.34 %$21,647.32 $21,361.00 ($286.32) Organist

$3,840.00 81.30 %$3,121.94 $3,840.00 $718.06 Youth Director

$1,950.00 122.09 %$2,380.70 $1,950.00 ($430.70) Christian Ed Coord

$2,584.00 110.71 %$2,860.86 $2,584.00 ($276.86) Childcare

$157,546.00 101.25 %$159,516.00 $157,546.00 ($1,970.00) Total Clergy & Staff Exp

Buildings and Grounds

$96,444.00 96.57 %$93,132.88 $96,444.00 $3,311.12 Facilities and Maintenance Exp

$20,600.00 81.97 %$16,886.03 $20,600.00 $3,713.97 Utilities

$117,044.00 94.00 %$110,018.91 $117,044.00 $7,025.09 Total Buildings and Grounds

Programs & Worship

$1,750.00 126.75 %$2,218.21 $1,750.00 ($468.21) Parish Life

$3,965.00 91.57 %$3,630.92 $3,965.00 $334.08 Music

$2,300.00 77.63 %$1,785.39 $2,300.00 $514.61 Christian Education

$1,200.00 15.00 %$180.00 $1,200.00 $1,020.00 Youth Ministry

$2,600.00 78.76 %$2,047.83 $2,600.00 $552.17 Worship Ministry

$11,815.00 83.47 %$9,862.35 $11,815.00 $1,952.65 Total Programs & Worship

Administrative Expenses

$11,175.00 97.17 %$10,859.01 $11,175.00 $315.99 General Office Exp

$3,150.00 85.20 %$2,683.80 $3,150.00 $466.20 Miscellaneous Expenses

$14,325.00 94.54 %$13,542.81 $14,325.00 $782.19 Total Administrative Expenses

$38,012.00 100.00 %$38,012.04 $38,012.00 ($0.04) Diocese

$338,742.00 97.70 %$330,952.11 $338,742.00 $7,789.89 Total Expenses

($8,141.96) 0.00 %$7,789.45 ($8,141.96) ($15,931.41)Net [Rev - Exp]

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St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

Balance Sheet Report

December 2013

Note: The Report Option to include Open Transactions is selected.

Accounts

Assets

Current Assets

$38,811.98 1-11002 - Church Checking (SouthernBank)

$3,972.06 1-11202 - Schwab--Brokerage Account

$137,739.98 1-11502 - Money Market (Southern Bank)

$180,524.02 Total Current Assets

Receivables or Contingencies

$763.76 1-11150 - *Sales Tax NC Refundable

$763.76 Total Receivables or Contingencies

$181,287.78 Total Assets

Liabilities, Fund Principal, & Restricted Funds

Liabilities

Loan Principal

$254,013.32 1-21711 - Mortgage (Southern Bank)

$254,013.32 Total Loan Principal

$254,013.32 Total Liabilities

Equity Accounts

($238,172.57) 1-22999 - General Fund Principal [Equity]

$7,789.45 YTD Net [Rev - Exp]

($230,383.12) Total Equity Accounts and YTD Net [Rev - Exp]

Restricted Funds

$157,657.58 Total Temporarily Restricted

$0.00 Total Permanently Restricted

$157,657.58 Total Restricted Funds

$181,287.78Total Liabilities, Fund Principal, & Restricted Funds

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St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

Designated Accts Report--YTD

Church General Fund

January to December 2013

Note: The Report Option to include Open Transactions is selected.

Accounts

Beginning

Balance Revenue

Restricted Restricted

Expenses Balance

Ending

Non-Operating (Desig) Accts

Committed non-operating funds

$0.00$0.00 $586.00 $586.00 1-81500 - Collections For Transmittal Fund$360.00$1,350.00 $4,900.00 $5,890.00 1-81521 - Building Fund

$4,000.00$0.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 1-81524 - Pledge Prepayments$18,015.52$18,035.56 $17,729.96 $17,750.00 1-81702 - Outreach

$0.00$6,832.41 $0.00 $6,832.41 1-81708 - Sabbatical (Rector) Fund$5,041.44$3,301.17 $5,609.17 $3,868.90 1-81714 - Rector's Discretionary Fund

$51,467.48$41,056.03 $12,225.08 $1,813.63 1-81715 - Capital Repairs & Improvements Fund$5,292.85$3,360.77 $6,449.47 $4,517.39 1-81723 - JOY Soup Kitchen

$84,177.29$73,935.94 $51,499.68 $41,258.33 Total Committed non-operating funds

Groups & Guilds

$1,326.16$784.32 $2,844.00 $2,302.16 1-81501 - Brotherhood of St. Andrew$2,711.97$2,457.74 $2,393.00 $2,138.77 1-81705 - Altar Flower Fund$4,556.14$4,219.25 $636.89 $300.00 1-81710 - Mission Trip Fund$1,015.18$553.46 $733.39 $271.67 1-81711 - EYC Programs & Activities$1,696.47$1,305.73 $760.00 $369.26 1-81713 - Community Garden

$324.22$1,555.93 $2,816.98 $4,048.69 1-81721 - ECW$2,657.44$2,268.44 $839.00 $450.00 1-81722 - Cursillo

$14,287.58$13,144.87 $11,023.26 $9,880.55 Total Groups & Guilds

Other Sources of Funds

$16,242.62$29,138.80 $889.00 $13,785.18 1-81700 - Special Gifts and Memorials Fund$0.00$0.00 $28,986.25 $28,986.25 1-81704 - Lobster Fair & Fundraising Events

$781.09$2,324.53 $1,421.20 $2,964.64 1-81750 - Other Income (not for op exp)$2,169.00$1,405.08 $6,445.00 $5,681.08 1-81751 - Wedding & Misc Deposits

$40,000.00$50,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 1-81752 - Strategic Reserve

$59,192.71$82,868.41 $37,741.45 $61,417.15 Total Other Sources of Funds

$157,657.58$169,949.22 $100,264.39 $112,556.03 Total Non-Operating (Desig) Accts

VESTRY REPORTS Each Vestry member has an area of responsibility—see them if you have any questions.

SENIOR WARDEN Bitsie Harwell

This has been a wonderful year at St. Timothy’s. Thank you for the opportunity to be your Senior Warden. As is true every year, some long time members have moved and transferred out and we recognize several folks who have found a church home here with us this year. We welcome you and hope you join with those of us who are already here to continue to create at St. Tim’s a vibrant and active community that meets each of our spiritual needs.

A great deal of our success is due to Mimi’s dedication and attention to detail. We even made it through her sabbatical last summer in large part because of her organization before hand. She leads us through the liturgy and her sermons as well as always being available for us individually. St. Timothy’s is blessed with members who reach out to others through activities both within the church and in the wider community. I can’t possibly name them all so I won’t even try. I will, however, mention a few of the activities: the garden continues to provide fellowship for those who tend it and food for some who need it; the Lobster Fair was lots of work, lots of fun and generated over $14,000 to be used for outreach; the Ministry Fair was most successful – amazing to see the many parts of St. Timothy’s represented in one place and it gives each of us the opportunity to explore new areas we can participate in; Christian Formation, by whatever name we give it, has had really good adult programs this year and new offerings for children in Children’s Church during the early part of the 10:15 service as well as at 9:15; the Parents of Young Children’s Group has organized for fellowship and support; and there are so many other things going on here too. Changes in staff have helped us to grow in new ways also. Douglas Blackwood, became our organist and choir director after Connie Widney withdrew and he has enlarged the musical offerings greatly, maybe more than some of us can appreciate. The members of the choir, the worship ensemble and others have put lots of time and effort into this too and we thank them. Amber Beaman, our new Youth Director, has put her heart and soul into rebuilding the EYC program this year after so many of the very active members left for college. Reports are that the middle and high schoolers who have participated are really enjoying it. Joanne Stancil has just joined us as parish secretary and is learning how challenging it is to keep up with all we do here. She is doing a fine job of it.

Our on-going staff has certainly stepped up too. Megan Roberts, our Financial Secretary, not only keeps all those records in great shape, but has given more time as needed to help when we were between parish secretaries. Jamie Kirby organized the joint Bible School with St. Paul’s this year and has introduced a new curriculum for the children. Sharon Paoloni, who is the head of week-day pre-school, has that group running as smoothly as it ever has. John Lennox, while not technically a staff member (we could never afford him), is much more than just our Treasurer. He spends hours enhancing our computer web site and with the Administrative Committee mapping out goals and procedures so that we can maintain administrative continuity. Our church wouldn’t be what it is today without their hard work and support.

Financially speaking, St. Tim’s continues on an even keel and is able to meet all our obligations. As we grow financially we will have so many opportunities to expand our activities and offerings. All these are aspects of some of the things we have done in 2013. They don’t really touch on who we are. That depends on each of us and our response. My hope and prayer for every one of us is that we find or create a place in the community of St Timothy’s that answers our own needs and welcomes others, no matter what they are seeking.

JUNIOR WARDEN BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Tom Swindell

I'm happy to report that there are no serious or any major repairs or expenditures to report. There have been the regular sample of expected maintenance items we will continue to have on a campus with multiple buildings, but all have typically been handled with expedience and as economically as possible. The economy is possible because we continue to have a stalwart group of our fellow parishioners who volunteer their time and talents to handle many repairs for which we would otherwise have to pay professionals, saving us thousands of dollars a year. Here I would like to thank the core members of the B&G committee this year: Brent Foster, Francis Johnson, John Lennox, Malcolm Williams, and Chuck Widney. They have been faithful in helping care for our buildings and grounds and have supported me as I muddled through my year as JW. For example: Brent, our in-house plumber/electrician, has been called on for various sink, toilet, water line, and lighting issues. Francis maintains an unending to-do list as carpentry, roofing, and other repair issues arise. John keeps watch on our mechanical systems, among other things. Chuck stayed on top of what's going on around the property and Chuck has shared his vast experience of having held most every position there is. But, to single out any is to leave out others, and there is a list of others who have also been invaluable in the many projects and problems that have come up this year and I hope I remembered to thank all of you sufficiently. God bless you all. A few things that have happened: we had a productive parish work day in November; a new roof is on the storage shed; the faucet in the Chapel sacristy has been replaced and the water heater soon will be; a dead tree has been removed; leaks in the church and Ed building roofs have been investigated and addressed; the ongoing war with ants continues with us winning most of the time; there are new concrete bumpers out in the gravel parking lot waiting to be put in place when weather and time allow; and various toilets, faucets, and lights have been repaired. If any major systems do need to be replaced the cost has been anticipated and sufficient funds have been held in reserve to cover most needs. So, all of us are "at-large" members of the B&G committee. If you see anything that seems to be a problem around the campus please let the JW know, because no one else may have noticed yet. And we always need anyone with expertise or just a willingness to help as members of the B&G committee. Thank you all for a good year.

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Mary Vincent, Chair

Bitsie Harwell, Vestry Liaison

In September, 2006, the Vestry of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church approved the formation of a standing Administrative Committee charged to handle personnel matters, to set procedures and policies for the administration of the parish, and to oversee the operation of the business aspect of the congregation according to the will of the Vestry and the Canons of the Church. The current members of the committee are as follows: The Rector, Rev. Mimi Lacy, the 2013 Senior Warden, Bitsie Harwell, the 2013 Junior Warden, Tom Swindell, Treasurer, John Lennox, Past Sr. Warden, Malcolm Williams, Clerk to the Vestry, David Geissler, At Large Member, Bev Davis and Administrative Chair, Mary Vincent During the past year, the Administrative Committee hired a new Church Secretary, Music Director and Youth Director, monitored the Annual Administrative Actions Checklist for work to be completed and reviewed regularly and audited personnel files for accurate documentation required. Additionally, they updated Employment Agreements, revised building rental policies and fees, reviewed and updated Administrative Committee members’ roles and job descriptions as well as volunteer job descriptions. Anyone considering a major volunteer position can contact the office secretary for a copy of the most up to date job description. Late spring the Administrative Committee met with Mimi to review procedures for pastoral care and normal items completed by the Rector to insure a smooth summer while she was on Sabbatical. During the fall, members of the committee compiled the Mutual Ministry Review completed by the Rector and Vestry. Afterwards, they met with Mimi to discuss the outcome and the Senior Warden condensed the results for the Vestry. One outcome was that certain members of the Admin Committee, the incoming Wardens and immediate Past Senior Warden should meet before the Vestry retreat and set goals for St. Timothy for 2014 and beyond.

ADULT FORMATION Tom Czaplijski, Chair

Jim Williams, Vestry Liaison

Overall Goal: Work closely with the Rector and committee volunteers to plan and carry out an interesting

and informative Adult Formation program. Goals for programming: grow attendance with diverse offerings which will have broad appeal; select presentation methods to add interest and appeal; introduce a short Bible study plan and evening Lenten program.

Tom Czaplijski is the Chair of this committee and Jim Williams is the Vestry liaison and they would like to thank the Committee members including Alleah Crawford, Rev. Mimi Lacy, Tom Lacy, and Robert Shelton for their participation and support. The committee has been active in planning programs and lessons to enrich and deepen the participants understanding, knowledge and relationship with God. The underlying premise is to support the Christian journey and walk with Christ. Program formats varied to offer broad appeal and maintain the interest of class members. These formats included guest lecture, panel discussion, facilitated group discussion and didactic techniques. Main themes reflect Bible/Scripture study, Church History and the Episcopal Faith-traditions and doctrine, and contemporary religious issues and topics. This year the Adult Formation program continued to use the Seasons of the Spirit program for Lectionary materials. It follows the weekly lectionary and provides reflective study of Bible scripture. Classes averaged 30 people in attendance. This Fall we experienced increased participation and also hosted visitors from other congregations to hear Calvin Mercer's talks of Fundamentalism. The committee participated in the Annual Ministry Fair.

This Fall we were fortunate to engage several Guest speakers who covered diverse topics including: Slaves of Faith A Therapist Looks Inside A Fundamentalists Mind -Calvin Mercer; An Anglican Tour of England-Rev. Mimi Lacy; El Camino Trek: A Pilgrims Journey -Tom Lacy; Aging: Historical Accident and Social and Individual Challenge" -Jim Mitchell; Advent Outreach and Service, Scriptural and Social Justice-Rev Mimi Lacy.

The Spring semester for 2014 will continue using the same formats and follow the major themes of Bible and Scripture study, and Worship. The Lenten Program will include a short scripture study. We are also arranging guest speakers to provide a series on How We Got The Bible, Health and Longevity, and a special Ask The Bishop when he makes his annual visit, and will follow the Lectionary weekly series.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR CHILDREN Jamie Kirby, Director

Nanette Woodworth, Children’s Chapel Patricia Dragon, Vestry Liaison

Sunday School meets at 9:15 a.m. every Sunday during the school year in the Education building. Designed for children ages three through grade five, Sunday School is attended regularly by approximately five to eight children, and numbers are growing. Children’s Chapel for the same age group meets in the little chapel during the first part of the 10:15 service every Sunday on which Sunday School is held. Many thanks are due to Ms. Jamie Kirby and Ms. Nanette Woodworth for shepherding these programs with skill and creativity. New families are always welcome, and parents or other adults (or teens!) are always needed to assist with lessons in both Sunday School and Children’s Chapel on a regular basis. Please contact Jamie or Nanette if you can help.

In January and February Sunday school lessons centered around the life and teachings of Jesus. Lessons were enhanced by the use of a new television and DVD player provided by the vestry, with help from Greenville TV & Appliance. We use videos as much as possible since the children seem to enjoy that medium. We continued the tradition of the Alleluia banner decorated the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. Other highlights during Lent were two lessons taught by Mother Lacy on communion, including a "behind the scenes" tour of the sanctuary and sacristy. During the Easter season, we had a fun hands on lesson looking for signs of new life on our campus. The children enjoyed using an iPad to take photos to go with our search. The remainder of the year we focused on stories of people who lived their faith. There were several videos and books used to tell about such impressive people as Florence Nightingale and Louis Pasteur. In June St. Timothy's hosted Vacation Bible School. We had a very successful "Everywhere Fun Fair" with a focus on God's love for people all around the world. Children had a lot of fun learning about

five countries and five well known Bible stories that illustrated the theme. Volunteers from St. Timothy's and St. Paul's did a great job of teaching and supporting the activities for the week. This fall we began using a new curriculum called "Workshop Cycles". Based on current best practices in education, multi-week segments are spent on one topic. Each topic is approached using a variety of methods. We began the school year with the creation story. The first Sunday the children learned the story using illustrations on a flannel board and a food activity. Following weeks included music, a photo scavenger hunt, an ongoing art lesson and literature about the creation stories in other cultures. We concluded the study with a movie morning. In November we studied All Saints Day , filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and began an in depth look at the Christmas story. Advent activities included a music Sunday focusing on angels, decorating the Chrismon tree, and making Shepherd's Pie. I want to say thank you to the many parents and others who have helped make our year a success. Sharyn Lennox, Mary Vincent, Nanette Woodworth, Sharon Paoloni, Judy Tucker, Patricia Dragon, Mary Moore and Eli Hvastkovs have been there when needed and have done a great job. Douglas Blackwood was invaluable teaching music at Bible School. Thank you, too, to the parents who supported us by bringing their children on Sunday morning.

COMMUNITY GARDEN Chuck Widney, Chair; Brent Foster, Co-chair

Mark Tull, Vestry Liaison

Chuck Widney and Brent Foster co-chaired the Community Garden effort. The community garden was very productive this year. There were not a large number of parishioners participating in the community garden effort. However, through the dedicated efforts of working garden members we had a very successful year. This year a woven fabric was successfully used in the garden to retard weed growth. The woven fabric will be used again next year based on this year’s success.

The harvested produce was distributed in the following ways: donated about 350 pounds of potatoes, turnips, collards, and other assorted produce to the First Born Community Ministry located in Grimesland, donated tomatoes, cucumbers, bok choy, peppers, okra, and other miscellaneous vegetables to the J.O.Y. Soup Kitchen, purchased by non-garden member parishioners for donations to the church, shared among garden members, and used in various dishes prepared by parishioners to serve at church activities/functions.

Again, the community garden participated in the church Ministry Fair sharing a variety of prepared garden produce for parishioners to sample. A major goal of the Ministry Fair participation and throughout the year is to increase the number of parishioners participating in the community garden effort. Hopefully, the number of parishioners participating in the community garden for the 2014 Spring and Fall gardens will increase. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about gardening “hands on”, enjoy the fruits and veggies of your own and fellow members’ efforts, develop great camaraderie with fellow parishioners/gardeners, enjoy the outdoors getting good exercise, and to just have fun. Through the efforts of garden members the church community garden was a success again this year. Thank you all, and we look forward to next year.

FELLOWSHIP AND HOSPITALITY Debbie Broyles and Linda Lane, Vestry Liaisons

In 2013, the Hospitality and Fellowship teams combined to better meet the needs of our parish. The committee has had a very dynamic and joyful year. Many events have been held involving food and fun. Potlucks have been held throughout the program year. Combining efforts with the Brotherhood, the committee hosted the annual meeting meal in January to celebrate the 35th anniversary of St. Tim's. We hosted the Easter brunch, Executive Council meeting, Picnic Sunday, Father's Day reception, the Ministry Fair reception, the Thanksgiving/Stewardship meal, and Adult Socials. These events give us the opportunity to welcome newcomers as well as time to enjoy fellowship with parishioners. A group of our young women organized several young adult socials. They offer the opportunity for families with young children to enjoy a meal, socialize, and allow time for fellowship among parents and children.

Coffee hour is offered each Sunday after the services and is enjoyed by many. Several parishioners are known for pulling out all the stops to put on an elegant spread, while others provide simple fare that is wonderful. The true highlight of coffee hour each week is the time spent in fellowship with St. Timothy's members and visitors alike. Lemonade and cookies are served during the summer months after the second worship service. Please sign up to host a coffee hour!! Our wonderful committee made up of Mattie Collie Swindell, Sharyn Lennox, Bev Davis, Phyllis Dombos, Nancy Leamy, and Valerie Foster have made themselves available on a regular basis to help as needed. Any and all are welcome to join us in this important and rewarding ministry at St. Timothy's.

LOBSTER FAIR Bibb Baugh, Emily Barnes, Lauren Wallberg, Nick Rupp, Co-Chairs

Mark Tull, Vestry Liaison

This year’s Lobster Fair was held on October 12th to take advantage of the ECU pirate’s “away” football game. Bibb Baugh, Emily Barnes, Lauren Wallberg, and Nick Rupp served as co-chairmen for the Lobster Fair. Once again the Fair was a great church community effort. We had outstanding music this year that was coordinated by Susie Shelton. An addition to the Lobster Fair this year was the sale of mums led by Scott and Julie Crippen. We plan to do this again next year. All of the participating parishioners’ efforts are greatly appreciated and played a vital role in the success of the Fair in providing funds to help the needy in our community. Specifically, the Fair produced $14, 600 (total Lobster Fair net profit) for the St. Timothy’s Outreach Program to use in meeting its goals to help the needy.

The Lobster Fair profit for this year was 92% of last year’s profit. All of the lobsters ordered were sold. A follow-up committee meeting was held on October 28th to discuss areas for improving next year’s Fair. Many good ideas were generated in this meeting for consideration that should help next year’s effort and results. Fortunately, all of the committee members have agreed to serve on next year’s Lobster Fair committee. This will provide a lot of valuable experience for key positions that will enhance the success of next year’s Fair. It is the through the unselfish efforts of parish members that enable a successful Lobster Fair. Thank you all.

OUTREACH Gretchen Baugh, Chair

Grace Rudolph, Vestry Liaison

St. Timothy’s has a tradition of outreach that extends well beyond its campus. In this way, we share God’s gifts with our community and region, our nation, and the world. Members of the Outreach Committee are charged with the happy task of dispersing funds, choosing amongst many worthy causes.

The members of the Outreach Committee are Gretchen Baugh, Marchia May, Nancy Williams, Valerie Foster, Sharyn Lennox, Kathryn Lennox Lloyd, Linda Mandell, and Grace Rudolph.

January- Beginning balance was $18,035.56. A total of $15,807.06 came from the 2012 Lobster Fair proceeds. Remaining funds had been saved from 2012, for use for winter emergencies, especially heating costs for the Emergency Assistance program. Strategic planning included a projected increase in donations to Joy Soup Kitchen, reflecting increased demand.

February-The Lenten project donation went to The Newton Grove Migrant workers. The organization received $1,000, through Episcopal Farm Workers Ministry. Another $1,000 dollars went to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund in March. There was no meeting during Holy Week.

April-It was decided in March (via e mail) that Karl Widney would receive $400 towards his scholarship for a mission trip to Ecuador.

May- Fall donations were planned, with checks to be issued in August. The committee typically leaves some money in the account during summer months, in case of need during hurricane season.

August- Donations this month included: $500.00 to Disaster Response Ministries UMC, $1000.00 to Greenville Community Shelter, $1000.00 to the Trinity Center, $500.00 to the Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry, and a $4000.00 transfer to the Joy Soup Kitchen Fund.

September- $1,000 was allocated to the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund, earmarked for use in Colorado. An additional $1,000 went to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.

October- $750 was donated to the Boys and Girls Club, with another $750 given to the Churches Outreach Network.

November- It was decided that the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund should receive $1,000, earmarked for the Philippines.

December- $3,750 went to host our annual event for Stop Hunger Now, and it was a fitting way to end a year of giving. Young and old enjoy filling and packing the nutritious pouches, destined for global relief efforts.

St. Timothy’s hospitality is also shared in the form of produce from our garden, packages for Operation Christmas Child, the Angel Tree Project, African Team Ministries and an Outstanding Lobster Fair event. Our sincere thanks go to all our parishioners, as it is through their many efforts that we are able to share God’s abundant blessings with others.

ST. TIMOTHY’S PRESCHOOL Sharon Paoloni, Director

Patricia Dragon, Vestry Liaison

St. Timothy’s Preschool offers a morning program up to five days per week for ages two until the children enter kindergarten. Currently at approximately 90% capacity, the preschool has most openings in the two year old class. Registration for next fall will begin in early Spring. The preschool employs excellent, experienced teachers and assistants, and is ably directed by Ms. Sharon Paoloni. Please contact Sharon if you would like more information. All members of the parish are reminded that you can link your Harris Teeter VIC card to support St. Timothy’s Preschool in order to raise money with every Harris Teeter purchase. You must relink your card every year (usually in the fall), however it is extremely simple. Just tell the cashier you’d like to link your VIC to St. Timothy’s Preschool.

We retained all of our teachers from last year.

The website is constantly being updated and will soon have pictures and bios of all the teachers and assistants.

Registration has been changed to a lottery system which worked well last year. No more getting up at 3:00 on Saturday mornings to have the signup sheet on the door.

The Pre-K program has been dropped and replaced by the younger 4's and the older 4's which will include children who need the Pre-K program. This worked well last year by filling both classes with no waiting list.

A security system has been added. The doors to the Pre-School are opened at 8:55 and closed at 9:15. They are opened at 12 for the parents to get the children. The parents wait in the cloister area until the doors are opened. If a parent needs to get a child before the doors are opened, they must contact the teacher, ring the doorbell and be let in by the teacher. This system has worked well, has alleviated congestion in the halls at closing time and we have has nothing but positive comments from the parents.

I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve as the Pre-School Director for the last 3 years. I learn something new every year.

STEWARDSHIP Marty Michaels, Chair

Tommy Tucker, Vestry Liaison

In 2013 the Stewardship program continued the theme, “Celebrate the Harvest”. As we moved into the fall, we transitioned to the theme, “Grow Your Faith”. These stewardship themes build on something we all share in -- our community garden. The themes have moved us from nurturing and celebration to personal action in building our faith.

The Stewardship Committee membership changed during 2013. Judy Coogan, Bitsie Harwell, and Sharyn Lennox resigned from this committee early in 2013 to move on to other St. Timothy’s responsibilities. We are very grateful for their contributions to Stewardship and St. Timothy’s. We were glad to welcome Malcolm Williams back to this committee and to welcome Tommy Tucker as the vestry liaison. Our committee members--Larrie Dombos, Frank Crawley, Malcolm Williams, Tommy Tucker, along with Rev. Mimi Lacy—carried forward this year full of excitement and enthusiasm for our mission.

This Committee has the responsibility for inspiring and enabling the spiritual growth of the parish by encouraging the sharing of time, talents, and treasures of St. Timothy’s parishioners to do God’s work. We have continued the efforts to raise awareness of stewardship throughout the year. There are Stewardship experiences in the newsletters, inspirational bible quotes on the fridge page each Sunday, stewardship messages given by parishioners, and sermons educating and inspiring us.

In April and November, Malcolm Williams led the effort to plan, promote, and host Red Cross blood drives. We even had participation from the neighboring church, New Destiny, thanks to Malcolm’s promotion of the event. Each blood drive was successful. Though we would like to get more participants, the Red Cross was pleased.

Tommy Tucker successfully led the effort to engage all St. Timothy’s in the September Ministry Fair. We were pleased to see there was an increase in the number of people who participated in the fair and who remained for a longer period of time. The weather was perfect (Thank you, Mimi, for using your connections to arrange this.) allowing us to hold the fair outside. With Tommy’s leadership, a large and beautiful tent adorned the campus, drawing parishioners to see the ministry opportunities at St. Timothy’s. We also added a feature for children with the fire truck display and a few simple children’s games. We are grateful to the hospitality committee for providing an array of picnic foods which worked very well with the “fair” atmosphere.

Our fall pledge campaign focused on the theme “Grow Your Faith”. Rev. Mimi Lacy prepared the pledge packet materials, and the committee put together the pledge packets. Mimi initiated the campaign with a message on giving. The committee hosted the coffee hour and handed out the packets on Stewardship Sunday. We are grateful to Rev. Jim Cooke for providing the inspirational message on the second Sunday of the fall campaign, and to Larrie Dombos, who kindly volunteered as the lay representative, for delivering the message on the third Sunday. As motivation for getting the pledges in early, there were 3 gift drawings (BoneFish Grill, Episcopal symbol mouse pad and key chains) from the pledge cards returned. At the conclusion of the campaign, the Hospitality Committee hosted a delicious potluck meal for the parish, celebrating the people of St. Timothy’s and the blessings we have received. The Stewardship Committee members are writing notes to each pledging family to thank them for their contributions to St. Timothy’s.

We have attempted several times to arrange a “Progressive Dinner” party to bring together our parishioners for food and fun, but this has not worked out yet. We hope that we will be able to provide this in 2014.

It is wonderful to serve with such an enthusiastic team as the Stewardship Committee members. Thank you for the opportunity to serve on this committee. Marty Michaels

YOUTH MINISTRY Amber Beaman, Youth Minister Jimmy Meyers, Vestry Liaison

Youth ministry had an interesting year. We started the year with one youth minister and ended with another. Our new youth minister, Amber Beaman has hit the ground running. She is rebuilding our program after many of our senior youth have left to go to college. She is very focused and dedicated to our program. The lessons are creative and thought provoking. Our biggest challenge now is to get more youth interested in participating. We have had a strong and older group for many years. Building the program will take some effort and some help from the parents of the youth. I have seen more parents involved this fall. We will have to work hard in the next few years to help Amber succeed in her mission.

MINISTRY GROUPS These are groups that actively serve the Church—consider joining!

ALTAR GUILD Judy Tucker

Purpose: The Altar Guild prepares the altar for Communion for all Eucharistic services, provides and/or arranges flowers for all services as needed, and procures and maintains the vessels, hangings, adornments, linens, and supplies used in worship and Eucharistic services. Work Description: The Altar Guild is led by the Chairmen of each of the three teams, currently Nancy Williams, Lynn Forbes, and Judy Tucker. These chairmen are responsible to coordinate services by the Guild with the Rector, oversee the work of the Guild, and procure supplies required for worship services and support of the Guild. The Altar Guild added three (3) new members this year.

The Altar Guild is divided into three groups composed of five to six women in each who rotate responsibilities in two week intervals. A calendar noting assignment is posted in the Sacristy Assignments are from Saturday preceding the assigned Sunday until Saturday after the last assigned Sunday. A leader is designated for each of these three groups. The group leader should be notified by the Rector or designee of any special or additional services occurring during the assignments period. All groups work together for the major services at Easter and Christmas, especially with floral arrangements.

Weekly the assigned group meets prior to the service (usually the day before) to clean, polish, and prepare the Altar for Sunday services. Linens are washed, pressed, and stored to retain longevity. Hangings are selected according to the ‘Episcopal Church Year Guide Calendar.’ Set-up for services is accomplished according to established guides and/or direction by the Priest. Sunday responsibilities include clean-up and distribution of flowers.

Flowers are procured using cost effective options (personal gardens and general retail stores) and arranged by volunteer Guild members. Flowers for major services such as weddings and funerals may be ordered through a local florist (primarily Cox Floral Expression). Arrangements, by parishioners and professionals, should be simple, attractive, and not overpower the worship venue and ambiance. Any cost for floral arrangements incurred by an Altar Guild member is reimbursed from the Altar Guild Flower Funds. The resources to procure and arrange flowers have decreased in recent years. The Guild has minimally used the services of a florist for weekly services. The congregation will continue to be reminded to participate is contributing funds for flowers in honor/memory of someone and/or some important event.

A committee has been established to develop a plan and initiate enhancements to the window and wall behind the altar/choir. Each group of the Guild is represented on this committee as well as a cross section of parishioners. The group is chaired by Judy Tucker.

Goals:

Continue the work and responsibilities of the Altar Guild.

Encourage congregation financial support for flowers

Identify needs to enhance worship services at St Timothy’s

Complete and install plans for window and wall behind altar

Continue to recruit new members for Altar and flower arranging responsibilities.

Promote communication among the Guild and to parishioners about the ministry of the Altar Guild.

Altar Guild Membership

Lynn Forbes Judy Tucker Nancy Williams Beverly Davis Barbara Bowser Nancy Leamy Pat Mitchell Ellen Crawley Marcia May Becky Suggs Susan Holmes Wanda Williams Susan Moore Jamie Kirby Grace Rudolph Wendy Proctor Gloria Rose

ACOLYTES Susan Holmes

An Acolyte is a layperson who assists in worship by carrying the processional cross, lighting and extinguishing candles, carrying candles or torches in the processional and helping with the collection of the offering. Acolytes may be adults or children. At St. Timothy’s, young people in grades 4 through 8 are invited to serve as torchbearers and those in grades 9 through 12 serve as crucifer (carry the cross and assist the priest). There are currently 15 young people serving as acolytes; 5 of whom are trained to serve as crucifers. In the spring of 2013, three acolytes graduated from high school. Acolytes are regularly scheduled for the 10:15 service, and for special services as needed. Thanks to each of you for your participation in this very special ministry of St. Timothy’s.

St. Timothy’s invites and welcomes any youth who is interested to serve as an acolyte. Training is provided.

ANGEL TREE PROJECT Jodi Biddlecome and Beverly Davis

Beverly Davis

The Angel Tree Project was once again a successful outreach ministry for St. Timothy’s in 2013. The first Sunday that the tree was in the narthex all but a few of the ornaments were claimed! Parishioners were generous in their help, and more children than ever were served. Many thanks to all who made Christmas special for a child in need!

THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW Tom Harwell and Bibb Baugh

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew National Headquarters is located in Ambridge, Pa. The St. Timothy's Chapter received its charter on March 14, 2005 and began with 11 members. Currently the Chapter has 12 sustaining members and many friends. The meetings are weekly on each Wednesday at 7:00 A.M. in the Parrish Hall. Breakfast is prepared by members on a rotating basis. There is no charge for breakfast which is funded by the member preparing the food. Bibb Baugh is the current Presiding Officer (Director), Tom Harwell is Treasurer. All funds are deposited in the Church account under fund account number #81501. This past year the group under the guidance of Jim Williams aided the Lobster Fair in the Potato, Hot Dog and Hamburger Tent. We hosted a hot dog/hamburger cookout earlier in the year. We funded the Christmas Shoe Box mailing and provided funds ($61.00) to unhock a indigent’s bicycle. For Mother’s Day in May we provided a breakfast for Mothers and Mothers to be. $500 was provided for youth scholarships for Camp Trinity. A walker was purchased for Church use by handicapped persons. $200 was provided for Karl Widney’s mission trip to Quito, Ecuador. A remembrance gift of $200 was made to the Kinston SPPVA in honor of the twin sister Bea of Arch Manning. We paid the Web fees for the Greenville ALS and continue to sell cookbooks with the proceeds going to ALS and provided funds for the ALS local website. Members donate money weekly by placing money in the "bucket".

Our mission is to have regular prayer and serve men and youth. We read the Bible out loud and discuss its meaning. At the weekly meetings there is also continuing study of the Church documents and traditions. Our meetings are open and we invite all church men to join the group.

We plan on a summer hot dog/hamburger cookout the first part of the summer. We thank our many "friends" that mysteriously show up to help with the events.

Chapel Weddings Susan Holmes

In 2010, the Rector and Vestry authorized the use of St. Timothy’s Chapel for non-parishioner weddings. Written materials were prepared that outline the necessary steps to reserve the space, building usage guidelines, and a fee schedule. Bridal parties using the space must provide their own officiant. This use of the Chapel is advertised in a bridal supplement through The Daily Reflector as well as on the St. Timothy’s website.

In 2014, six weddings were held in the Chapel. The number of guests varied from as few as 20 to approximately 100. Fees collected are used for Chapel maintenance.

Prospective brides may contact Susan Holmes for further information.

CURSILLO IN CHRISTIANITY Tom Czaplijski

Cursillo in Christianity is a lay movement within the church. From the Spanish term, Cursillo in Christiandad, it is translated to mean, " short courses in Christina living. Cursillo is intended to help us discover our relationship with God. Cursillo is patterned on Jesus own example. He searched out and called a small group of potential leaders (pre-Cursillo); He trained them by word and example and inspired them with a vision (Cursillo Three-Day Weekend); He linked them together and sent them out into the world to bring the world to Him (Fourth Day).The first Cursillo Weekends were developed in the Roman Catholic Church in Majorca, Spain. Cursillo was brought to the United States in the early 1960s by Spanish airmen who were stationed at air bases in Texas. The first Cursillo weekends in the U.S. were conducted in Spanish. A few years after it took root here in the Catholic Church, it spread into the Episcopal Church, which licenses the name Cursillo and many materials from the Roman Catholic Church. The first official Cursillo Weekend in the Episcopal Church (in English) was conducted with help from Roman Catholic sponsors in the Diocese of Iowa. Cursillo came to the Diocese of East Carolina in the early 1980s. Cursillo weekends begin with dinner on Thursday evening, and end with a Eucharist on Sunday afternoon. The weekend centers around a series of fifteen talks, called "rollos" (pronounced "ROY-oh"), about various aspects of Christian life. There are also group discussions and activities relating to the talks, as well as music, worship, prayer, food and fellowship. In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina, Cursillo weekends are held in late April and early November at the Trinity Center, an Episcopal camp and conference center near Atlantic Beach, N.C.

Common questions about Cursillo include:

What's the deal with the chickens? Actually, they're roosters. The rooster has long been a Christian witness symbol. The bright colors on the rooster images associated with Cursillo represent the diversity and beauty of God's creation.

Who may participate? Cursillo in the Episcopal diocese of East Carolina is open to any adult, man or woman, married or single, who is active in an Episcopal parish in the diocese and is seeking a deeper relationship with Christ. Laity and clergy alike are invited to join the fellowship. Husbands and wives may attend the same Cursillo Weekend, or they may go on different weekends. Confirmation in the Episcopal Church is not a prerequisite; however, Cursillo applications must be approved by an Episcopal priest before being submitted.

How can I make my Cursillo? Each participant is sponsored by someone who is active in the Cursillo Community. The sponsor is responsible for providing his or her Pilgrim with an application form, seeing that it is completed properly, signed by a priest and mailed for processing. Sponsors are responsible for ensuring that the Pilgrim clearly understands the concept and objectives of Cursillo, seeing that the Pilgrim arrives for the Weekend on time, has transportation home and is integrated into the Cursillo community after the weekend. If you are interested, but don't know someone willing to serve as your sponsor, you can discuss with Rev Lacy or Tom Czaplijski.

What happens after the weekend? Fourth Day The Cursillo weekend is not an end to itself. It is a starting point that lasts the rest of your life. It is a springboard to a long-range practice of the Baptismal Covenant in the life of the Church called the Fourth Day. Although Three Day Cursillo Weekends are incredible experiences, they are just the beginning. The real point to Cursillo is Life AFTER the Weekend. Each individual who returns from the Weekend with a renewed commitment to work for Christ is encouraged to join in the activities of an existing community of persons who have also experienced the weekend. The purpose of this community is to give strength and support to each other in order that each person might grow in faith and develop their particular gifts of ministry. The support is provided through two methods:

o REUNION GROUP MEETINGS ("Grouping") that are held frequently when several people gather together for mutual encouragement and support through PRAYER, STUDY, and ACTION. If you have difficulty finding a reunion group, remember that "when two or more are gathered in my name...". So you can create your own group with as few as one other Cursillista!

o AREA MEETINGS (Ultreyas) that are meetings of larger groups of people, usually from more than one parish, who have either participated in a Weekend or who might be interested in doing so. Here we share with each other so that the Church and our own faith may be enhanced. Utlreyas in our Diocese are centered in Elizabeth City, New Bern, Washington,, Fayetteville and Wilmington. St Timothy's belongs to the LaPaz Ultreya, which includes St. Paul's, St Peter's in Washington, St. Mary's in Kinston, and Goldsboro. Local gatherings are held at St Timothy's for St Timothy's and St Paul's Cursillistas.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING (DOK) Connie K. Widney, Chapter President

The Order of the Daughters of the King® (DOK) is a spiritual sisterhood of women dedicated to a life of Prayer, Service and Evangelism. We have made a commitment to Jesus as our Savior, and we follow Him as Lord of our lives. We are an Order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the Historic Episcopate. Today our membership includes women in the Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran (ELCA) and Roman Catholic churches. An Order is a community under a religious rule. Following a program of study, each Daughter takes life-long vows to follow the Rule of Prayer and Rule of Service.

Current members of our chapter are Jocelyn Nelson, Connie Widney, Wanda Williams, Sylvia Whitfield, Diane Gregg, Marilyn Steel, and Phyllis Dombos.

As a service project this year we purchased school uniforms for students at Grifton School. We also serve the congregation of St. Timothy’s as intercessors. We pray daily for the needs of St. Timothy’s members, the wider church and many other needs as requested. We receive requests on the blue cards found in the pews and encourage members of the congregation to make use of them or to telephone or email a member. We also mail greeting cards to those in the congregation who are ill, confined or bereaved.

We meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Any woman in the church who is interested in the Order is welcome to attend our meetings.

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our vision as Daughters of the King® is to know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become reflections of God’s love throughout the world.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW) Sharyn Lennox

Meetings were held on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month during the school year unless a special event was planned. Meeting attendance ranged from 10-15 ladies. No officers are currently appointed and the group works by committee with different women volunteering to be in charge of the various projects. All women in the Episcopal Church are part of the ECW and we encourage ladies to join us in our projects.

The main fundraiser was the yard sale held the first Saturday in February and netted about $1900.00. Currently the main focus of the ECW is to fund a variety of service projects in and out of our parish.

In 2013 the group’s outreach included:

Making Easter eggs for sale with the Relay for Life team; $960.00

Participating in Relay for Life in April

Lobster Fair gift basket supplies in October

Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox ministry in November

Gift cards for college students at the end of both the spring and fall semesters

Assisting with a preschooler’s tuition

Angel Tree project for children of parents who are incarcerated

Sponsoring the White Elephant gift exchange with participants donating supplies to the JOY Soup Kitchen

EUCHARISTIC VISITOR

Susan Holmes

A Eucharistic Visitor is a lay or non-ordained person who is licensed by the Bishop to take Eucharist to those who are ill or infirmed and cannot attend worship services. Eucharistic Visitors “represent the church to those they visit by being living reminders that the sick and infirm are integral parts of that community, which is the Body of Christ”. Symbolically, the visitor carries the parish with them as a “sign of the whole community’s care, support and concern”.

St. Timothy’s currently has 7 Eucharistic Visitors, teamed in pairs, and scheduled on a rotating basis. They are under the guidance of the Rector.

St. Timothy’s invites those who are interested in this ministry to speak to the Rector. Training is provided.

KNITTING GROUP Sharyn Lennox

The Knitting Group began several years ago after a conversation about knitting while several women were working at the JOY Soup Kitchen. What started out as three women gathering on Wednesday morning for a teaching/learning opportunity has turned into a group of a dozen or more women who meet together not only for knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching but for sharing, supporting, talking, eating and an occasional “field trip”. Gatherings are Wednesday mornings in the Meeting Room of the church from about 9:30-11:30. Come join us when you can and learn a new craft while getting to know other women of the church.

LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Susan Holmes

St. Timothy’s currently has 17 parishioners serving as Lay Eucharistic Ministers. LEMs serve as lectors and read the Old Testament lesson, New Testament lesson, and lead the Psalm as well as leading the Prayers of the People. A Lay Eucharistic Minister may also administer the chalice. Training is provided and the Bishop licenses those administering the chalice. There are currently 17 licensed Chalice Bearers.

LEM’s are scheduled for both the 8:00 and 10:15 service, and for special services as needed. There are also 7 parishioners who only serve as lector. Thank you all for your dedication to this very special ministry. If you are interested in this particular ministry, please contact the rector or Susan Holmes.

MUSIC PROGRAM Douglas Blackwood

My tenure began at St. Timothy’s in March 2013 at the beginning of Lent. The Parish Choir remains stable with approximately 15 members. The Worship Ensemble was reorganized and continues to play regularly each month. The Parish Choir began rehearsals in the beginning of August with a choir retreat at the Trinity Center in October in order to fellowship and learn more advanced repertoire for special liturgies such as Evensongs and Advent Lessons and Carols. If you are interested in joining any of these groups please contact me via email at music@st-tim.org.

ORDER OF ST. LUKE Mattie Collie-Swindell, Connie Widney

Known by many as OSL, The International Order of St. Luke the Physician is made up of clergy, health professionals, and lay people who believe healing is an essential part of the teaching and practice of our Lord Jesus Christ and that the healing ministry of Christ belongs in the Church today. It is an interdenominational Christian order of faith, prayer, and service with Chapters all over the world. At St. Timothy’s we are currently working on the reading and study required of a new chapter—we are not “official” as yet. We have 5-8 members who meet on scheduled Sundays—please contact us if you are interested in joining in!

SHOEBOX MINISTRY

Ellen Crawley

Each year St. Timothy’s generously participates in putting together shoeboxes full of both fun and practical objects for school age children. These are then shipped all over the world, and provide a Christmas treat for a child who may not receive any other gift. Thanks so much to Jamie Kirby and her leadership of the Sunday School children for their contribution; also thanks to everyone who helped with the 130 (a new record!) boxes that we shipped!

USHERS AND GREETERS Malcolm Williams

The Ushers and Greeters represent St. Timothy’s before and after church each Sunday morning. They meet and greet parishioners and quests at St. Timothy to make them feel welcome and wanted. They are available to answer questions and to direct members and quests before and after worship services. We currently have 22 ushers and 10 greeters that rotate on a weekly basis. We welcome any parishioners to join our group as a church ministry. We had four new members to join us this year. We usually meet once a year to go over our policies and procedures. Susan Holmes sets up the schedules for the ushers and greeters every quarter.

UNSEEN GUEST Ellen Crawley

The Unseen Guest is a ministry, whose members cook and deliver meals to parishioners in time of need. Five teams of 5-6 parishioners each are available to clergy and parishioners, on a weekly rotation, to cook and deliver a delicious, complete, hot meal, anytime of day it is needed. In a typical week, a parishioner, clergy or church staff person notifies a team captain who contacts team members and together they prepare, cook and deliver meals. Parishioners with short-term needs receive meals each week. During the past year team members have cooked and delivered more than 100 meals to parishioners in need.

WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY GROUP

Sharyn Lennox

The Women’s Spirituality Group (WSG) is made up of women seeking spiritual fellowship and reflection, and the sharing of prayers, thanksgivings and meditations together. All meetings begin with a snack/social time as we gather and unwind. Prayers and thanksgivings are kept in a journal and emailed to all of us for our own petitions during the two weeks before we meet again and to receive updates on the folks on our list. Participants take turns providing snacks and are responsible for the beginning and ending prayers or meditations.

Starting in January we focused on the book Having a Mary heart in a Martha world by Joanna Weaver. The book focused on the familiar story of Mary and Martha from Luke: Chapter 10 and how women can relate to this story in today’s busyness of life. She offered ways to be in a deeper relationship with God with” less stress and greater joy”.

This fall we began reading a book called The Heartbeat of God by the Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori which looks “at the secular issues of our day that have profoundly religious roots, and our responsibility to take action as individuals and communities of faith”.

In December we co-sponsored the White Elephant gift exchange with the ECW. All women of the church were invited to participate. In addition to bringing a gift women were asked to bring food items to enhance the meals served at the JOY Soup Kitchen.

All women of St. Timothy’s are encouraged to join us for any or all of our gatherings. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 in the Meeting Room of the church. Reminders are on the refrigerator page in the bulletin, in the monthly newsletter and through emails that are sent before each meeting. Please feel free to join us when you can.

WORSHIP SPACE COMMITTEE

Judy Tucker

A group of parishioners called by the rector has been meeting to discern the needs for improving the appearance of our worship space. The group found that the main window in front of the Chancel creates glare and interferes with the view of the cross and that the short wall behind the choir is viewed as a horizontal plane and is void creating a negative focus. The budget for the committee is set from the Memorials and Gifts Fund that receives monies specifically given and designated for special projects and enhancement needs of the church. The group is chaired by Judy Tucker and members include: Senior Warden, Bitsie Harwell; Treasurer, John Lennox; and parishioners Malcolm Williams, Chuck Widney, Joyce Wittman, Diane Gregg, Nancy Williams, Lynn Forbes, Robert Shelton, and John Crawford.

A local weaver, Catherine Billingsley, was commissioned to design and fabricate two panels to hang on the short wall behind the choir. The work was completed and installed by the artist on Saturday, March 30, 2013 for Easter Services, March 31. These panels were dedicated at church service on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

A design professor, Christine Zoller, with the ECU School of Art assigned the window design to her class of 15 students. Each student prepared two design options for consideration based on identified needs and general design preferences by the committee. The committee reviewed all student projects. A design concept submitted by Sarah Arrington was accepted and an honorarium was awarded to the student. A glass fabricator and installer, Mike Strickland, with SGA inc, was consulted to determine the project’s feasibility and cost estimate. A contract with SGA was approved by the Vestry to move forward with a final design and installation of one large window and two side windows in the Chancel area, as well as four small panels (two on each side) of the Nave windows. The committee is in the final phase of design work with the hope of installation in March 2014. The committee is pleased with the progress made and excited to see the work complete.