St. Timothy Updates
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September 1 - We continue to see COVID levels fluctuate between low and medium. Under both levels, masks are not required for indoor service.
June 19 - Chautauqua is now at the LOW level. Masks are not required for indoor service. As always - use your best judgment for your safety.
Our Drive-In service is available throughout the summer.
June 5, 2022 - The Chautauqua Dashboard continues to put Chautauqua County at the high level. However, the CDC site has us at medium. We will remove our face masks signs with the understanding that everyone will do what they feel comfortable with.
Our Drive-In service is available throughout the summer.
May 22, 2022 - The Reopening Committee update: community level of COVID-19 within Chautauqua County has been bumped to high — as positive cases of the virus continue to rise and fewer hospital beds are currently available. Face masks are now recommended indoors in public as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As St. Timothy has taken great care to follow CDC guidelines for the safety of us all, we are currently recommending that everyone attending the indoor service wear a mask. Our Drive In service is available throughout the summer.
February 27, 2022 - The CDC recommendations have changed. All those who live in a low or moderate risk area need not wear a mask while indoors - vaccinatied or not vaccinated. St. Timothy will adopt that recommendation with the understanding that people should feel free to wear a mask if they so choose.
February 10, 2022 - Gov. Hochul has lifted the mandatory mask mandate and is leaving masking up to individual businesses. St. Timothy will ask that masks be worn into service and out of service, but if vaccinated you can be remove your mask if you feel comfortble doing so.
January 27, 2022 - Gov. Hochul has extended the mandatory indoor mask wearing through Feb. 10.
Dec 10, 2021 - State Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks to reporters.
COVID-19 Coverage
NEW YORK (AP) — Facing a winter surge in COVID-19 infections, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that masks will be required in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. Hochul said the decision to impose a mask mandate was based on state’s weekly seven-day case rate, as well as increasing hospitalizations.
The mask mandate applies to both patrons and staff and will be in effect from Monday to Jan. 15, after which the state will reevaluate. An average of roughly 9,740 people tested positive for COVID-19 over the seven days through Dec. 8 in New York, a 38% increase from the previous seven days, according to The Associated Press’s review of state data.
The surge is especially pronounced in some areas of upstate New York, which has accounted for nearly three-fourths of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in hospitals since August.
November 28 Update
COVID Protocol Update for St. Timothy…
As we begin the holiday season and, yes, winter, the COVID Reopening Committee has been keeping up to date on the latest numbers of COVID cases in Chautauqua County. Unfortunately, our numbers are rapidly going up - with Chautauqua being the highest county in western NY.
With that in mind,
1. We are asking that vaccinated people attending worship inside to please wear a mask until you are seated and on the way out after the service. If you'd like to remove them during the service, that's your choice depending on your comfort level. If you are unvaccinated, masks must remain on while in the church.
2. We are also asking that you maintain a 6' distance in the pews. With our numbers worshipping inside, it's possible to maintain a safe distance between families.
3. When singing unmasked, please sing softly.
4. Also just a reminder that our Drive In service is also available on FM 98.3. We have a portable battery charger available every week, just in case, but have only had it use it once.
We've been so blessed during this pandemic to have maintained a safe environment in which to worship. We will always error on the side of caution. Thank you so much for all you do to keep safe and keep others safe.
The Reopening Committee
PLEASE NOTE: Beginning Sunday, Sept. 12, we will discontinue our Summer Drive In Service and not make the bulletins available online. However, in an effort to accommodate those who are still unable to come into the sanctuary, we will turn on the radio to broadcast the service and pass out bulletins and communion. Thank you for being a part of our worship!
Sunday, October 24 - Pastor Ivy returns
Sunday, September 5 - Bulletin
Guest Preacher - Katie Castro
Be aware that Chautauqua County remains at High in it's increase of COVID cases. You may want to consider wearing a mask during the service as it is an inside activity.
Sunday, August 29 - Bulletin
Guest Minister - Ned Lindstrom
Be aware that Chautauqua County remains at High in it's increase of COVID cases. You may want to consider wearing a mask during the service as it is an inside activity.
Sunday, August 22 - Bulletin
Guest Minister - Ned Lindstrom
Be aware that Chautauqua County remains at Substantial in it's increase of COVID cases. You may want to consider wearing a mask during the service as it is an inside activity.
Sunday, August 15 - Bulletin
Guest Minister - Frann Wilson
Be aware that Chautauqua County has gone from a rating of Moderate to Substantial in it's increase of COVID cases. You may want to consider wearing a mask during the service as it is an inside activity.
Sunday, August 1 - Bulletin
Guest Preacher - Katie Castro
Sunday, July 25 - Bulletin
Guest Preacher - Katie Castro
Sunday, July 18 - Bulletin
Guest Minister - Frann Wilson
Sunday, July 11 - Bulletin
Guest Minister - Frann Wilson
Sunday, July 4 - Bulletin
Guest Preacher - Katie Castro
Sunday, June 27 - Bulletin
Minister Ned Lindstrom
Sunday, June 20 - Bulletin
Welcome to Synodically Authorized Minister Frann Wilson!
Sunday, June 13 - Bulletin
Sunday, June 6 - Bulletin
Changes in our service to reflect updated CDC/NYS Covid recommendations:
Vaccinated - no mask required, 6' social distancing not required, hymnals available.
Unvaccinated - Masks required, 6' social distancing recommended.
Sunday, May 30 Holy Trinity - Bulletin
We are bringing back weekly coffee hours following worship. If the weather is good, we'll have them outside. If not, they will be in the narthex. All are invited!!!
Sunday, May 23 Pentecost - Bulletin
Coffee Hour this week
Sunday, May 16 - Bulletin
We will have our first coffee hour since the pandemic began this week in the parking lot! You bring a lawn chair and we'll provide the coffee.
Sunday, May 9 - Bulletin
Sunday, May 2 - Bulletin
Sunday, April 25 - Bulletin
Sunday, April 18 - Bulletin
Sunday, April 11 - Bulletin
Sunday, April 4 - Easter - Bulletin
Sunday, March 28 Palm Sunday - Bulletin
Sunday, March 21 - Bulletin
Sunday, March 14 - Bulletin
Sunday, March 7 - Bulletin
Sunday, February 28 - Bulletin
Sunday, February 21 - Bulletin
Due to COVID, St. Timothy will not be having an Ash Wednesday service or Lenten meals and services on Wednesday evenings. Ash Wednesday service and prayer services will be held at Zion Lutheran in Frewsburg at 7:00 pm Wednesday evenings.
Sunday, February 14 - Bulletin
Sunday, February 7 - Bulletin
Sunday, January 31 - Bulletin
Sunday, January 24 - Bulletin
Sunday, January 17 - Bulletin
Sunday, January 10 - Bulletin
Sunday, January 3 with Katie Castro - Bulletin
Sunday, December 27 - Bulletin
Christmas Eve Service - Bulletin
Sunday, December 20 - Drive In Bulletin
Sunday, December 13 - Drive In Bulletin
Sunday, December 6 - Drive In Bulletin
Sunday, November 29 - Drive In Bulletin
Sunday, November 22 - Drive In Bulletin
Sunday, November 15 - Drive in Bulletin
Sunday, November 8 - Drive In Bulletin
Sunday, November 1 - Drive In Bulletin
Sunday, October 25 - Drive-In Bulletin
Sunday, October 18 - Drive-In Bulletin
Sunday, October 11 - Drive-in Bulletin
Sunday, October 4 - Drive in Bulletin
Sunday, September 27 - Drive in Bulletin
Sunday, September 20 - Drive in Bulletin
Sunday, September 13
We begin our 'dual worship' service with both the Drive In format and the indoor format. All people wishing to come into the sanctuary must wear a mask. All CDC guidelines will be observed.
Sunday, September 6
This week is the first of the month and we will have communion at our Drive In Service. It begins at 10:00 am with a prelude of Christian music from 9:45-10:00.
NEXT SUNDAY, we are opening up the sanctuary for indoor worship for the first time since our closure. This is in ADDITION to the Drive In Service. People are free to choose indoors or in their cars as they feel comfortable.
With the start of the indoor service, we will DISCONTINUE the Interactive Bulletin. We hope these bulletins have been a blessing to you and you've been able to worship 'in spirit' with us throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunday, August 30
This is the 5th Sunday of the month. Our service this week will have a brief order for healing. It begins at 10:00 am with a prelude of Christian music from 9:45-10:00. We will be providing the Interactive Bulletin for the August 30th and the Sept. 3rd services. On Sept. 13, we will be providing indoor worship in addition to the Drive In Service. Please join us at 3748 Rt. 430 each and every Sunday.
Sunday, August 23
This Sunday is the 4th Sunday of the month. Our Drive In Service begins at 10:00 am with a prelude of Christian music from 9:45-10:00. We will be providing the Interactive Bulletin for the August 30th and the Sept. 3rd services. On Sept. 13, we will be providing indoor worship in addition to the Drive In Service. Please join us at 3748 Rt. 430 each and every Sunday.
Sunday, August 16
This Sunday is the 3rd Sunday of the month and we will be celebrating communion at our Drive In Service. Hope you can join us. 10:00 am in our parking lot at 3748 Rt. 430, Bemus Point, NY. on .FM 98.3
Monday, August 10
Thanks to everyone's input on your readiness to start indoor worship services, the Reopening Committee and Church Council have made the decision to do both services together. Everyone will have the option beginning Sunday, Sept. 13 to either go inside the church for the service or stay in their cars and listen on their radios at FM 98.3.
Sunday, August 9
This Sunday the Reopening Committee will meet after church as we prepare to begin worshiping indoors on Sept. 13. We are asking everyone who has had an opportunity to be a part of our Drive In Service to let us know how you feel about resuming the indoor worship service. To answer a few questions, just click on this link. We really want your input.
With the start of indoor worship, the interactive bulletins will be discontinued. We hope most everyone has had the opportunity to enjoy this new venture every Sunday morning on 98.3 FM as we continue to provide an opportunity for us all 'meet' and worship as a congregation.
Sunday, August 2
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month and we will be celebrating communion at our Drive In Service. Hope you can join us. 10:00 am in our parking lot at 3748 Rt. 430, Bemus Point, NY. ADAM MCKILLIP will be filling in for Gale Svenson-Campbell this week. Don't miss it!
Sunday, July 26
Hope to see you this Sunday for our Drive In service. 10:00 am in our parking lot at 3748 Rt. 430, Bemus Point, NY. If not, our interactive bulletin is only a click away.
Sunday, July 19
This Sunday we will be celebrating communion at our Drive In Service. Hope you can join us. 10:00 am in our parking lot at 3748 Rt. 430, Bemus Point, NY.
Sunday, July 12
We've been blessed with sunny days for our Drive In services so far and this Sunday looks like that will continue. 10:00 am in our parking lot at 3748 Rt. 430, Bemus Point, NY. Please join us!!
Sunday, July 5
Our Drive In Service continues this week at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot of St. Timothy....3748 Rt. 430, Bemus Point, NY. Please join us!
Sunday, June 28 - 4th Sunday after Pentecost
We continue with the Drive-In Service at 10:00 a.m. in the church parking lot at 3748 Route 430, Bemus Point, NY. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, June 21 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost w/communion
We continue this week with the Drive-In Service. We will also have communion on this 3rd Sunday of the month. Interactive Bulletin
Church Council has voted to continue the Drive-In Services until Labor Day.
Sunday, June 14 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost w/communion
Our Drive-In Worship Service has been a wonderful way for our congregation and guests to come together as a group to worship. THIS SUNDAY, we begin having communion! It is our hope that joining in the Lord's Supper as a body of believers will add to your worship this week. Communion will be celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month following today. Interactive Bulletin
Sunday, June 7 - Holy Trinity
We continue this Sunday with our Drive-In Worship Service. What a wonderful way to worship together again and stay safe at th same time! We look forward to seeing all of you again. Interactive Bulletin
Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost
We continue this Sunday with our Drive-In Worship Service. What a wonderful way to worship together again and stay safe at th same time! We look forward to seeing all of you again.
If you are unable to attend this service, the Interactive Bulletin can be downloaded here: Interactive Bulletin
Sunday, May 24
Our first Drive-In Worship Service is today!!! We are SOOOO excited to "see" everyone again and worship together. Please join us at 10:00 am in the church parking lot and tune your radio to 98.3 for this worship service.
COVID-19 STATE MANDATES
1. Stay in your cars
2. No admittance to the building (including the bathrooms)
3. Windows up unless you are wearing a mask.
If you are unable to attend the Drive in service, you can continue to join us 'in spirit' using the interactive bulletin. (Interactive Bulletin)
Sunday, May 17
We continue using our Interactive Bulletins with the liturgy, songs and bible readings in one, easy-to-use format. Follow along with our normal Sunday Service. So excited you're joining us 'in spirit'! (Download Interactive Bulletin)
Thursday, May 14
What has 44 lines, 47 spaces and is the buzz at St. Timothy? Stay tuned...
Sunday, May 10
We continue using our Interactive Bulletins with the liturgy, songs and bible readings in one, easy-to-use format. Follow along with our normal Sunday Service. So glad you're joining us! (Download Interactive Bulletin)
Sunday, April 26
We continue using our Interactive Bulletins with the liturgy, songs and bible readings in one, easy-to-use format. Follow along with our normal Sunday Service. So glad you're joining us! (Download Interactive Bulletin)
Thursday, April 23
5 & 2 Ministry has announced that they are giving food away to any family that needs it. They do not have to be part of the 5 & 2 Program. Please spread the word. Food distribution Fridays 2-4 pm at the church
Sunday, April 19
In spirit service for the 1st Sunday of Easter. Bishop John Macholz will be preaching the sermon this week with a live video. Please join us for this service. (Download Interactive Bulletin)
Thursday, April 16
Govenor Cuomo extends NY PAUSE to May 15. No in-person services until after May 15. Interactive bulletins will still be available until we return to regular worship services. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Sunday, Aprl 12
Easter Sunday service. Special solo by Adam Mckillip.
Thursday, April 9
Maundy Thursday Service 'in spirit' 7:00 pm. (Download Interactive Bulletin)
Sunday, April 5
Join the St. Timothy family as we gather 'in spirit' on Palm Sunday. Click this link (Download Interactive Bulletin)
Thursday, April 2
On Good Friday, with the assistance of the Bishop’s Assistants, we invite you to gather with us at 12 pm for an abbreviated liturgy for Good Friday. Prayers will be offered, the Passion According to St. John will be read by the four of us and a bit of music will be involved. It’s open to all across this church. https://www.youtube.com/UpstateNYSynodELCA
Offering Envelopes - It would be greatly appreciated if your weekly envelopes could be mailed into the church so that they can be deposited into our checking account. Writing ONE CHECK for the month is an excellent option. (saves stamps) Thank you.
Wednesday, March 25
Cancellation of in-person church services extended through the end of April.
Interactive Bulletin of March 29 service - Join the St. Timothy family as we gather 'in spirit' on Sunday, March 29. Read through our service as it was intended at 9:30 am. Continue to pray for our nation, our loved ones, our friends and our community. Stay safe. Wash your hands often! (Read/Download Interactive Bulletin)
Letter from Bishop Macholz - 3/24/20 (Read Letter)
Letter from Bishop Eaton - 3/28/20 (Read Letter)
Friday, March 20
Pastor working from home - Beginning this week, Pastor Ivy will be working from home following guidelines from Gov. Cuomo.
Kathy Korcyl will also do the majority of her work at home and using the office to print the Church Mouse and/or bulletins when we come back to church.
Template of March 22 service - We will again be joining 'in spirit' on Sunday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m. using the 'template' that our pastor and Assitant Liturgist use to follow along with the service. Songs, readings and Pastor Ivy's sermon will be a part of that template. Please continue to pray for our loved ones, our friends and our community and ourselves. (Read/Download Template)
5 & 2 Backpack Ministry - With Bemus Point Schools closing until possibly April 20, the 5 & 2 Committee Members will make bags of food available for pickup at the church on Fridays for families participating in the Backpack Ministry Program. Fighting childhood hunger one child at a time
Friday, March 13
Cancellation of in-person church services for the next 3 Sundays - 3/15, 3/22. and 3/29 at the request of Bishop John Macholz.
Cancellation of remaining Lenten Dinners - 3/18, 3/21 and 4/1
Template of March 15 service - Join the St. Timothy family as we gather 'in spirit' on Sunday, March 15. Read through our service as it was intended at 9:30 am. Pray for ourselves, our loved ones, our friends and our community. (Read/Download Template)