How can I make a difference? How can we make a difference together?
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to see me.
Matthew 25: 35 - 36
Caring for others is the heart of Missions & Outreach at St. Timothy.
We believe that we ALL are called by God to take the good news and love of Christ outside church walls to a hurting world. Simple acts of kindness can open all of our hearts to the love of Christ, both in those serving and those being served.
Our purpose is to be a bridge, assisting in relationally connecting community and global needs and opportunities for with our members and other resources.
We are a team with an open invitation to come and connect. Our goal is to build missional community where we can serve others together, for lasting impact.
We invite YOU to join us in our mission to care for our neighbors together through community partnership, volunteer opportunities and service projects to the poor and vulnerable.
Join the Missions & Outreach Planning Team
A strategic planning and resource group of volunteers offering care and support to our community and UMC Global Missions. Meets the first Thursday of the month in The Family Life Center/ Room 103-104 from 9–10 am. Everyone is welcome!
Join the Servants in Action
A team of volunteers who support the Missions & Outreach Planning Team’s projects on an “as needed” basis. If you long to be involved, but can’t make a big commitment this is the team for you. We could not accomplish all we do in missions and outreach at St Timothy without this team!
Directory for Missions & Outreach
Use our Missions & Outreach Directory to connect with others who care about the things you do.
Join our Facebook Page
A great way to connect and stay updated with our current projects.
St Timothy Missions & Outreach Team
Download the App
Download the St. Timothy App to keep updated on Events and our current projects.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Our Mission Minute is a periodic newsletter that highlights different Missions & Outreach ministries and projects connected to St. Timothy. Come and read the stories of lives transformed by God’s grace and love.
For further questions or to network your group with our team fill out the form below.
Upcoming Mission Opportunities
Family Reach Alliance (formerly Family Promise) | June 15-29
This is the 11 year St. Timothy will host families experiencing temporary homelessness. The program is successful due to our amazing volunteers! Volunteer opportunities include providing basic food items, preparing dinner for a maximum of 15 people, playing games with children after dinner, and visiting with the parents. Two volunteers are needed each evening to stay overnight at the church. (We provide comfortable cots.) Monetary donations and prayers are appreciated. For information about the program and our host week, contact Denny or Lynn Otillio atlho@bellsouth.net. Visit Family Reach Alliance on Facebook and Instagram.
“Hands On” volunteer opportunity at the Methodist Children’s Home
St. Timothy will go to the MCH to help the children paint birdhouses to be installed around the MCH campus on June 18 at 3pm. Please contact Ray Sissel at r.sissel@gmail.com if you are interested in assisting.
Missions Directory
We hope that you will use this directory to connect to the community and global mission and outreach ministries that are offered through St. Timothy and our community partners. Because we believe in doing ministry through relationship, you will find a St. Timothy member as a contact whenever possible.
For general questions and more information contact Karen Beyrau missions@sttimothyns.org
Subscribe to our Mission Minute Newsletter: A monthly newsletter detailing current projects. Includes dates, volunteer opportunities, ways to give and items being collected. Subscribe at ledwards454@gmail.com
Join our Missions Facebook Group Page – St. Timothy Missions and Outreach Team: A great way to connect and stay updated with our current projects, opportunities and needs. See pictures and read stories from our volunteers and those we serve.
Church Bulletin: Mission needs and opportunities are listed weekly.
Care Cards: This team writes monthly notes of encouragement and kindness to local nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, as well as for our outreach projects. Comment suggestions are given. A wonderful way to serve in missions from home. Contact Darlene Melancon: darlenemelancon@gmail.com
Grace Garden: Our growing garden is run by a team of volunteers and supplies fresh, organic fruits and vegetables for the clients of the Samaritan Center. Contact Diane Combs: dianewcombs@yahoo.com
Missions & Outreach Planning Team: A committed group of volunteers who meet monthly to provide planning, leadership and support for our missions and outreach projects. Everyone is welcome! Meets the first Thursday of each month from 1 – 2pm in Rm 103/104 of the Family Life Center. Contact Karen Beyrau at missions@sttimothyns.org
The generous support of our members is what makes all of our acts of kindness and mercy to our neighbors possible. Financial support for any of our projects can be made by a check payable to St. Timothy on the Northshore: memo “Outreach” or project name. Thank you!
Bibles Needed
We are collecting gently used Bibles for St. Mark’s to pass out to their congregation and others in the area. Please place your donations in the black Missions bins around the church campus.
Samaritan Center
Please help the Samaritan Center collect non-perishable food items. The greatest need currently is mashed potatoes, canned pasta, and spaghetti sauce. They are also in need of hygiene items such as deodorant, shampoo, tooth paste, and toothbrushes. Please place items in black mission bins or take directly to the Samaritan Center, 402 Girod St., Mandeville.
Reading Glasses Needed
We are recycling prescription and reading glasses for the Jail Ministry and St. Mark’s. Glasses must have a plain plastic frame and lens, with no embellishments. Place in black missions bins around church.
Methodist Children’s Home Annual Golf Tournament (*Partner)
St. Timothy annual fundraising event for the benefit of the Methodist Children’s Home in Mandeville. This is the MCH’s largest contributor each year. Registration for this year’s tournament on October 6th, 2025 is now open! David Gerhardt: davidmgerhardt@yahoo.com
Northlake Lake Crisis Pregnancy Center (*Partner) www.northlakecpc.com
A ministry dedicated to helping moms and dads in crisis through spiritual, material, emotional, and medical support. Rachel Adair: racheladair@live.com
St. Mark’s (*Partner)
St. Timothy partners with St. Mark’s Church in New Orleans to help feed the homeless and poor. We also collect items and assemble emergency food and manna bags. To help contact Victoria Ikeda at v_ikeda@hotmail.com
West 30’s Redemption Company* www.w30rc.org
A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation committed to helping people, one family at a time, through home ownership in the West 30’s neighborhood in Covington. The company works with area churches and businesses through various Faith Partnerships. Contact Bryan Burns: bryan.burns@transwestern.com
Jail Ministry
Our Jail Ministry Program offers weekly Bible studies to the men and women at the St. Tammany Parish Jail in Covington. We are looking for anyone who has a heart for this Ministry. For more information, please contact Lead Volunteer Minister, Richard Simmons, at rhsimmons1124@gmail.com or Assistant Volunteer Minister, Mark Bonner, at bonner784@gmail.com.
Kairos Prison Ministry www.kairosprisonministry.org
Sharing the transforming love and forgiveness of Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities.
Are you passionate about investing in the next generation? St. Timothy offers meaningful opportunities to serve with our children’s and youth ministries. Whether you enjoy teaching, mentoring, or simply showing up to support, we’d love to help you get involved!
To learn more or express interest, please contact:
Children’s Ministry:
Susan Crowton- Director of Children’s Ministry scrowton@sttimothyns.org
Mandy Lowery- Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry: mlowery@sttimothyns.org
Allison Junot- Infant through Pre-K-5 Director: ajunot@sttimothyns.org
Youth Ministry:
Jen Burke- Youth Director jburke@sttimothyns.org
Mom’s in Service
Are you looking for a way to give back, but your free time is limited? Come for a morning of fellowship and service that will fill your heart and your soul. We will meet every other month, and you can come and go as you please. Can’t make it one month? No problem, we will see you at the next meeting. Need childcare? Text Katie (985)502-4802 or Brittany (985)502-1211
Just A Little Knitty for Jesus
This groups shows God’s love to the cancer patients at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center through hand-made knitted/crocheted items. Everyone is welcome even if you have no knitting/crochet experience, they would love to teach you. Meets Wednesday mornings at 9:30am in Room 101. Contact Nancy Pearson-Wetzel: wetzeln@bellsouth.net