Last November one of our long standing members Margie Eastwood received some news that would forever change her life.   She was told by her Doctor that she had small cell carcinoma cancer and that it was inoperable.  She was diagnosed to have cancer in three different areas of her body.  Later her Doctor would tell her that at the time he felt that she had only six weeks to live!

Well God had another plan in mind for Margie.  There was a lot of prayers offered up for her and so with a strong faith in God' healing Grace she began the treatment  that was prescribed.   When the treatment was over and the final tests were run the results amazed everyone.  Not only had Margie survived well beyond the Doctor's expectations but the cancer had shrunk to one third of its original size.  What a glorious miracle it has been and it has happened right in our midst.  That is how the hand of God usually works.  He works quietly and powerfully and His works are beyond our understanding.  All that we can do is give praise and thanks to God even while we acknowledge that none of us know what the future holds for us but we all do know who holds the future.

Margie has approved this article and wants to express her deep appreciation to her church family at St. Timothy's.  She wants you to know that she feels that she could not have made it to this point without your prayers and support.

Fr. Walt+

Father Walt's sermons are available upon request. Please call the church office 318-487-0875.

! ! ! CONGRATULATIONS ! ! !

Scott Rothermel, son of Alan and Ashley Rothermel, has been selected for membership in the National Honor Society. The Society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence.

Rushing Haise, son of Jimmie and Anita Haise, has been on the Dean's List at Louisiana Tech every semester since he enrolled! Good job, Rushing!

Our youth are the future of our country and our church.

A Beth Moore Bible Study "Believing God" is on Monday evenings at 6 pm! Child care is provided. All are welcome.

The Beth Moore Bible Study on the Book of Daniel on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. If you are interested, please call Carolyn L. for details.

Tuesday's Bible study group is now studying the books of the Bible. Presently they have just begun Leviticus. They meet each Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Get set for a summer of fun with a "social" every Friday night! The "socials" will resume on Friday, July 11th. These socials were designed to give everyone the flexiblilty to participate in the ones of their choice. We have had many returning participants. One young man, told his mother that he needed to make sure that he had a nap, so that he would be ready for the social! These "sensational socials" begin at 6 pm and last until 8:30 pm. They'll include a themed activities, games, crafts, food and drink. Children from 3 to 17 are welcome (parents may come, also). There is no fee, but we do welcome donations to cover costs. To register or for more information, please call the church office at 318-487-0875.

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Father Walt will be on vacation from July 6th until August 29th. If you need the services of a priest during this time, please contact the church office.

The Rev. Don White and Canon Larry Wilkes will be filling in on Sunday's.
Ken McMullen will be teaching the Adult Sunday School Class on "The Prayer Book."
On Wednesday evenings (July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th),
Evening Prayer will be held in the Chapel beginning at 6 pm.

Ultreya will be Thursday, August 14th at 6:00 pm.

Cursillo #137: Three Days That Last a Lifetime
Next Cursillo: October 16-19, 2008

The Spring Cursillo Weekend was held April 3rd - 6th at Camp Hardtner, please contact the church office to get information on how you can participate in the Fall 2008 Cursillo.

OPEN YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS TO A NEW EXPERIENCE!
What is Cursillo? The Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. Correctly applied, the Cursillo Movement can have very positive results in the spiritual revitalization of the world. The Christian likeness in a few good people is contagious. Cursillo is a Spanish word meaning "little" or "short course". It begins on a Thursday evening and ends the following Sunday night. During those three days, those attending live and work together listening to talks given by priests and laity. They also share the Eucharist and pray together.

The titles of the weekend talks indicate their content: Ideal, Grace, Laity, Faith, Holiness, Formation, the Sacraments, Evangelization, Obstacles to a Llife of Grace, Leaders, Evangelization of the Environment, Christian Life, Christian Commmunity, and Group Reunion. Each talk is followed by a discussion period.

The "after activity" of the Cursillo is known as the Fourth Day. During this time, perseverance is important just as it is in any method of renewal. In the Cursillo Movement, the community spirit is continued after the three days through the "Ultreya" or reunions of the community. These are available as a means of growth in understanding and zeal within the Christian community. Reunions of smaller groups of friends are also available in order for them to encourage one another in spiritual improvement and the Christian Apostolate.

A Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. If that is understood, then the power, beauty and joy of the Movement will be understood Interested? Talk to your parish priest or someone who has already made a Cursillo. Attend one!!!

National Cursillo

The vestry will resume their regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:00 pm; there will be no July meeting.

St. Timothy's Vestry:

Senior Warden - K. Bordelon, Junior Warden - L. Middleton, Treasurer - C. Knight
J. Nance, S. LeBlanc, P. Carter, J. Jarred,
B. Leggett, C. Robair, D. Rox, C. Delaney
J. Haise, P. Hunter, A. Nason, Alan R.

What is a vestry?

The Episcopal Church in the USA maintains a vestry of lay members, who are elected by the congregation. The vestry is responsible for conducting the church's business and electing the rector of the church. The rector acts as an ex officio member of the vestry, sometimes chairing the meetings, but usually only votes in order to break a tie. The Senior and Junior Wardens are the leading lay members of the vestry.

At St. Timothy's, the vestry is made up of the Senior Warden, the Junior Warden, the Treasurer and twelve vestry members who serve 3 year terms. Four members of the vestry are voted in each year. The vestry meets typically on the third Tuesday of every month.

Denise Rox is needing someone to assist her with taking pictures at Mt. Olivet while it is under construction. Completion time is estimated to be about 10 months. If interested call her at 443-6264 or email at drox4@yahoo.com.

Sunday Refreshments: The new list has been posted on the bulletin board. Please take a moment and sign up to provide simple snacks (doughnuts, pastries, fruit, etc.) for the coffee hour.

Summer Choir: Beginning in June, the choir will be going to their summer schedule which is at 9:15 am sunday mornings. This is an excellent time to join the choir and become comfortable with the various hymns and service music. If you love to sing, come join us!

Flower Guild Needs Your Help!!! Due to increased costs of flowers and materials, the Flower Fund is experienceing a shortage of funds If you can assist in helping to provide for our Altar Flowers each Sunday, please sign the board in the narthex or send your check to the church office.

Small vases are needed: Small vases (no bud vases) are needed. These are used by the Flower Guild and delivered by the Daughters of the King as a gift of altar flowers to brighten up someone's day. If you have any, please leave them in the office or in the Sacristy.

Shoe boxes are now being collected for our annual Operation Christmas Child. If you have any shoe boxes, please leave them in the office or the library. Celeste will pick them up, wrap them, and bring them back to be filled.

The St. Timothy's Family have always been very generous in this ministry to those less fortunate throughout the world. (Ask Celeste about the letter she received from India!) Let's make 2008 the best year ever!

Not only is it our responsibility as Christians to carry on the work within our church but to promote the love of Christ in our community and throughout the world. To further this work, St. Timothy's continues to give to the Manna House, the Shepherd Center, the Turning Point Shelter, CASA, Uganda Children, the Salvation Army, the Honduran Mission and to various other causes. An "inward" church remains stagnant... an "outward" church is consistently moving forward. Praise God that St. Timothy's is an "outward" church.

Please pray for St. Timothy's Parish Family, the friends and relatives of the Parish Family, and those serving in the Armed forces in Afghanistan, Iraq and throughout the world.

...In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen