What we do

The youth at St. Timothy’s with the support of the adults on the youth ministry team, parents and other adults, are very active all year long.  The work done by the youth at St. Timothy’s starts each year in early autumn with the annual garage sale.  Youth and the adult support, work for long hours preparing for this huge garage sale for the community.  The funds raised from the garage sale support the youth in their mission work and in other service projects.  At Thanksgiving the youth collect food from parishioners and then deliver Thanksgiving baskets to families in need within the Brazosport and surrounding areas.  During Advent the youth are active participants in the Festival of Lights Parade, the Living Nativity and this past year they went Christmas caroling, bringing joy to many.

Shrove Tuesday each year you will find our youth cooking and serving pancakes in the parish hall that they’ve decorated in Mardi Gras fashion.  To help in the Easter celebration, the youth provide an Easter Egg Hunt for all the young children at St. Timothy’s.

During May, the youth assist adult leaders in celebrating our high school seniors by making senior posters.  The youth are also active participants in hosting the Silent Auction.  This is another fundraiser that provides funds for mission, programs and service to our youth.

Throughout the year, many youth spend their Sunday evenings together in fellowship, spiritual growth and worship during EYC.  On Monday evenings, senior high youth participate in a Bible Study.  Many of our youth are also active in the Joiful Noyse, serve as acolytes and participate in the worship service. 

Our youth are also active in diocesan events throughout the year as participants and leaders, including YES and Happening.  During the summer some of our youth attend CLC (Christian Leadership Conference) or participate in Faith in Action.  Many youth are also active in WAC (Wednesdays at Church) during the summer months.

Many of our youth, along with some adult leaders, go on mission trips each summer.  The junior high mission will again be in Houston this year, for youth entering 6^th through 8^th grades.  The senior high will travel to Tennessee. 

EYC, also known as Christians on the Creek is held Sunday evenings from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for youth in grades 5-8, and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for youth in grades 9-12. 

 If you are an adult interested in serving on the youth ministry team, please contact Lauren Crim. 

In the words of our youth, as well as those of a couple of adult leaders, this is what youth ministry is about:

“I enjoy taking part in community service because I feel that it helps my community and gives back just a little of what I have been blessed to receive.”     ~Christopher

“Youth Ministry, to me, means worshipping God by mission trips, EYC, worship, service events.  Also, EYC is a fun-filled way to learn about God.”     ~ Bretlyn

“Youth Ministry to me means having fun learning about and worshipping God in a group of friends.”      ~ Ryan

“EYC means learning about God and having fun, worshipping and hanging out with friends in a safe, fun, God filled environment.”     ~ Kyle

“To me, participating in EYC means to be part of a church community that helps other people and has fun doing it.”     ~ Philip

“To me, EYC means to have fun and to learn about Jesus.”     ~ Cameron

“I saw a beautiful, curly headed baby about two years old tottering across a damp lawn.  Each time he put his foot down; there was a look of surprise.  Sounds like any young person starting out each day.  Our young people are a mirror of us.  Each time we can make a positive impression on them is a chance for them to make a right choice.”     ~John

“As an adult, who grew up in the Episcopal Church, I have warm memories of spending time with my friends from Christ Church, youth group and attending Thornfield (our diocese’s “Camp Allen”).  So, I really wasn’t surprised when during the annual meeting in January 2007 that I received the call to serve in youth ministry.  At the time, all I knew what this meant was to give my time and ‘wisdom’ to support our youth in their spiritual growth and development.  As probably anyone who has served in youth ministry can tell you, it’s a two-way street.  I have gained much from our youth.  It brings such joy to spend time with youth, sharing in their knowledge and faith, their support of each other and in their ongoing commitment to serving those in need.”      ~ Lauren

EYC Schedule

EYC, also known as Christians on the Creek is held Sunday evenings from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for youth in grades 5-8, and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for youth in grades 9-12. 

 If you are an adult interested in participating or in serving on the youth ministry team, please contact Lauren Crim.