Saint Timothy's Lutheran Church is a house of prayer for all people. We are a family of believers inspired by God's word, blending tradition and innovation with passionate service to our community.
Greetings to the Friends and Family of St. Timothy’s:
I am Pastor Hal Stoa, serving St. Timothy’s during your transition time.I am not new to most of you because I have been supply teaching (when your pastor was gone on vacation) for over 6 years. Now we have a more intense relationship as I fill the role of your pastor while the Synod works with you to secure your new Shepherd.Please remember to pray for me as I fill this honored position.Together let us pray for discernment concerning the pastoral leader God intends for St. Timothy’s. I need you members to help me know you and thus to better serve you.You can help me a great deal if you remember to give me your name, for that is important to me.I also need you to be faithful in attendance and in sharing your gifts of time, talent and treasure in service to Jesus.Historically, congregations have low attendance and weak giving during transition periods.By God’s help and your partnership, we can continue a strong ministry and in sodoing bring praise to God. A little more about myself:I was born and raised on a North Dakota farm.I am a graduate of Augsburg College and Luther Seminary.I was ordained in 1960 and served as a parish pastor for 21 years.Then I was called intoDevelopment work and served Trinity College (LBI)Seattle, The ELCA Foundation, Lutheran Social Services ofMinnesota, and Lutheran Youth Encounter (YE). I ammarried to a wonderful lady, Virginia by name.We have three sons and a daughter, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.We also have a delightful Red Poodle named Meggi. I believe that God has a great future for this congregation and I know you have competent leaders in place for this transition time.This is Jesus’ church and we will hear His Word, share His Love and serve His Mission. Pastor Hal
The Call Committee met with the Synod on Oct. 18, 2011 and they were given a list of twelve candidates to consider for our call. The Committee has started the interview process and will give an update at the Congregational Meeting Part I on December 11.
Call Committee Members:
John Bristow, Rita Daniels, Mark Hanna, Marjie Hay, Bev Knapp, Jerry Machlitt, Kari Schlotfeldt and Sandy Sherve
Council Highlights October 2011
The panels for the southwest entrance are ready to go in this week.
Dean has gotten quotes for new countertops in the kitchen. Is there more that needs to be redone or remodeled?
There will be one service on Saturday, Christmas Eve at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Christmas Day service will be at 9:30 with communion.
There is a need for a reserve fund for future mission trips for our youth.
the Call Committee has received 12 names of candidates from the Synod. They will review those names and schedule interviews.
Council Elections will take place in November. Prayerfully consider that important job in our church.
a new plaque will be purchased and will be hung on the wall by the organ.
There will be a Congregation Connection Meeting on November 6 after church.
Meals on Wheels Sunday will be November 20.
Synod conference is being held on November 20. The election of a new Bishop will be a topic of great importance.
St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 825 51st Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 - Email contact - Phone 763-571-9721
