Community Ministry Commission

“Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least who are members of my family, you did it to me." Matthew 25:40

The mission of the Community Ministry Commission is to effectively and passionately use the time, talents, and treasures of St. Timothy’s to uplift and restore those in need locally, nationally, and throughout the world. God calls us to reach out to those in need. Community Ministries offers many opportunities to do just that!

Ministries included in the Community Ministry Commission

We Are the Hands and Feet of Christ
St. Timothy's would like to lift up your ministry in prayer and offer financial assistance in the form of grants.  Click here to see a copy of our Community Ministries Grant Form.  Complete the form and print or email it to St. Timothy's office.
Contact: Karen Voss 225-9049 

Church Opportunity Group
COG is a non-profit organization established to provide a means whereby western suburban churches can become actively involved in Christian service to the community.
Contact: Mary Hovden 221-3271

Family Violence Center Monthly Collections
The Shelter provides a safe emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.  Throughout the year we are asked to assist them in collecting such items as baby clothes, blankets, pillows, coats, etc. for use by their residents.  Watch the bulletin for specific collections each month. Click here to see donation guidelines and the Center's current needs.
Contact:  Karen Voss 225-9049

FreeStore
The FreeStore supplies household goods, such as furniture, small appliances and linens to women who are leaving the Children and Families of Iowa Family Violence Center and are establishing a new household. The Free Store began as an outreach ministry of St. Timothy’s and has now become a non-profit corporation with 501(c)3 status.  The FreeStore bylaws state that at least one member of the FreeStore board will be a member of St. Timothy’s. About 40% of our volunteers are St. Timothy’s members. To donate furniture or learn more about the FreeStore, visit The FreeStore's website or call 225-2020 x4. Click here to find out what current needs are.

Food Delivery to Elderly
Distributes food to homebound elderly through the Polk County Department of Social Services.  St. Timothy’s provides fresh fruit every month and homemade cookies in December.
Contact: Don Payne 225-8345

Food Pantry
The Des Moines Area Religious Council distributes food to those in need from the Food Pantry.  Food and cash is accumulated at the church throughout the month.  On the First Sunday of each month the food items are counted and delivered to the Eddie Davis Service in West Des Moines and the cash is sent to the DMARC Food Pantry.  Food items may be placed in the bins under the south stairs in the Narthex.  Cash may be deposited in the plastic bags and placed in the collection plates.
Contact:  Don  Payne 225-8345
 
Cool Congregations
Cool Congregations is a program of Interfaith Power and Light, of which St. Timothy's is one of the charter members in Iowa. Motivated by love for our neighbors and the call to be responsible stewards of God's creation, this group has pledged to reduce their family's carbon footprints.
Contact:  Tim Goldman 223-1782 or Karen Voss 225-9409

Salvation Army Casserole Outreach Program
Provides breakfast casseroles on the 2nd Saturday of each month to the Salvation Army for their distribution to those in need. Click here for the recipe! 
Contact:  Bev Blaha 276-1352 or Karen Voss 225-9049

Clothing Collection
Donated in-season clothing is delivered to West Des Moines Residents in need through the Eddie Davis Services twice a month.  Hundreds of clothing and bedding items were donated this past year. Clothes may be placed in the bins under the north stairs in the Narthex.
Contact:  Don  Payne 225-8345