About Us

About Us

Welcome to St. Timothy's!

I am pleased that you have taken this moment from your busy life to check us out!
St. Timothy’s is an amazing church family that easily makes friends. Life is not always a smooth road and as a church family we support and encourage one another in our daily walk of life. I can say, the family of St. Timothy’s truly cares about each other.
At St. Timothy’s you find a place to belong and an opportunity to grow in the most important relationship in your life; God’s relationship with you. You see, there is a place at God’s table of love and forgiveness for you.
We look forward to be in touch. Do join us on a Sunday morning service and check us out! Be sure to stay for our Coffee Fellowship following the service to meet us because we love to meet you! You can also visit during the week. Just call the church to ensure I am available.
There is a saying which I believe to be true about St. Timothy’s...............
Come as a Visitor – Leave as a Friend!
Peace!
Pastor Bruce

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Our Beliefs

What is a Lutheran?
Great question!!  A Lutheran is a Christian who belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ along with other believers who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  Lutheran Christianity was started in the 15th century by a German monk named Martin Luther.  His Biblical insight was that “we are justified by God’s grace through faith.” In other words, we are saved by God’s grace not by our actions.
Lutherans are Protestants and we believe in the one, holy catholic Church. Being Protestants, we continue the reformation of the Church. Being catholic, we believe that Christ's Church is universal and that we're connected with other Christians in other denominations.
Lutherans are congregational, but we aren't limited to one congregation. St. Timothy’s is linked to the Ottawa Valley Ministry Area of the Eastern Synod. We are also a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) with 525 congregations scattered across Canada.

Brief History

May 5,1957 - St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church gathered as chartered members and then six weeks later on June 23 became an organized congregation. The membership included 328 baptized and 217 confirmed members.

This congregation was formed because Zion Lutheran Church, Pembroke, was experiencing congestion at their services.  Hence, in 1953, a committee was appointed to investigate the matter of forming a new Lutheran parish in the east end of Pembroke.  The Rev. Harold Gram was called by the Board of American Missions of the Lutheran Church In America to serve as mission developer.  Exciting times!

December 8, 1959 - Pastor David Metzger led the congregation in a service of celebration and praise as everyone gathered to worship in the new building for the first time. Almost 20 years later to the day, the congregation celebrated the “burning of the mortgage!

1982 and 1997 - Installation of New Organ and New Piano
As part of the congregation's 25th anniversary celebration in 1987, the congregation approved the purchase of a new pipe organ to replace the original one that was beyond repair. For the 40th anniversary in 1997, a new upright piano was purchased for the Sanctuary.

June 3, 2001 - The ground was broken for what is lovingly called Jubilee Hall.  This beautiful space joins the original structure and is enjoyed with many blessings daily by various groups.  

2007 - For the 50th anniversary celebration, a series of 5 events were held featuring former pastor's of the congregation, plus the dedication of a large mural in the sanctuary and a new sound system in both the church and Jubilee Hall.

2017 – For the 60th anniversary celebration, a special anniversary dinner and celebration service was held.  Bishop Michael Pryse of the Eastern Synod of the ELCIC attended.

January 1, 2019 - The membership of the congregation includes 322 baptized and 234 confirmed members.  The congregation has been blessed to be served by the following pastors:

 

  • 1957 - 1959  Rev. Harold Gram
  • 1959 - 1964 Rev. David Metzger
  • 1965 - 1972 Rev. Adolph Kappes
  • 1972 – 1976 Rev. Donald Stroh
  • 1976 – 1991 Rev. Richard Tubbe
  • 1992 - 2005 Rev. James Koellner
  • 2005 – 2015 Rev. Randy Liedtke
  • 2015- present Rev. Bruce Thompson

 

Our Logo - Meaning of Symbols and Colours

If one were to spend a moment and examine the logo closely, you will find symbols which are also found in the Luther Rose: Black Cross, Red Heart and an element of gold on the outside.

 

The Black Cross - Luther felt the black cross should rest in a heart. The cross reminds us that faith in Jesus, who was crucified on a cross, saves us. For those who believe from the heart we will be justified. The black cross should also remind us to be humble as Christ.

 

The Red Heart - As Luther noted, the heart should be its natural colour, red. The heart keeps us alive. We have chosen a heart that is not symmetrical, yet consists of a small and slightly larger side. The heart is also shaded from light to a deeper red. These differences represent the diversities of humanity. We are all different yet one in Christ. We all are children of God.

 

The Gold Hands - The gold hands cradle the heart; as God cradles us and cares for us. As in the gold ring which encompasses the Luther Rose, God’s hands go beyond cradling and caring for us, they bless us with all joy and good in our lives.

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