Love the Lord

We continue our look at God’s love this month by reminding ourselves that we are called on to love the Lord. This is done, not because we’re trying to win God’s heart or to form a relationship with Him, but because He has already brought us into a relationship with Him through Christ. So He calls us to respond to His love with love of our own. We love God and remember what He’s done for us, loving Him before all other things.

We Can All Bring Soup: A Devotion

What is it about Soup? Chopping ingredients, simmering them on the stove, and then sharing the soup with someone you love. For years, I have been the person who has had grand intentions. I want to be that person who will do whatever they need, whenever they need it. But more times than I’d like to remember, my grand plans turned into good intentions that never saw reality.

Sometimes, when life is at its hardest, we can’t manage a grandiose gesture. But most of the time, we can all bring soup. Of course, your soup may look different than mine. For some, it’s fixing a computer, cleaning a house, or raking leaves. In James 2:15-17, we are not asked to take on all of another’s burden but to meet the needs we see in front of us.

If a brother or sister is poorly clothes and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also, faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

We all have something we can give that will not necessarily fix someone else’s life situation but will still yield valuable results. When we present a humble offering, we give something practical and immediate. It’s just a simple gesture that goes a long way to bless someone and ease their struggle.

Timothy Cares for You

It is a blessing to greet more and more of our Timothy family and friends in worship services again. Timothy’s staff and leadership cannot stress enough the importance of noting your worship attendance to help connect with members and meet their spiritual and fellowship needs.

Starting this Sunday, Feb. 13, worshippers can “check in” to worship using the Timothy Church app on their phones! There will be a brief video during announcements at each campus to explain this quick & easy feature, and it is also posted on the church website for your convenience.

When you arrive at church, go to the Timothy app on your phone and choose “Giving.” Then click on the “Special” tab where you will see a picture and the words “Click Here to Check In”. After clicking on that message, you will see “Attendee 1.” First and last names are required, but the email field is optional. Below that is another button to “Add Another Attendee” which can be used as many times as necessary to check in your family attending that service. Below that you will also see an option to “Donate” where you can easily contribute to Timothy’s various ministries.

Worshippers may also continue to complete the attendance cards/slips as always and use the offering envelopes to place in offering plate. Prayer requests may also be written on the attendance cards/slips as always and placed in offering plate. Please use either method of registering your attendance each Sunday you are in worship.  Thank you!

Please contact church office (816.228.5300) if you need assistance installing the church app on your phone.

You can also now access Timothy’s membership directory on the app. Click on “People.” If you are a member of any of Timothy’s “groups,” that will pop up. Click on “Directory” to locate the alphabetized church membership directory. To exit the directory or any of the other app features, click on the 4-square image in upper right corner.

Valentine Dinner Date Night

Thanks to the Gather Commission and senior high youth and parents for planning and hosting a very successful event last Saturday! Many volunteers devoted many hours to ensure this special evening for the 60 diners as shown in the accompanying photo. Even the “kitchen help” (left-to-right, Carrie Hochgrebe, Sandy Logan, Gayl Calvin, Charlyne Jackson, and Jonathan Jackson) enjoyed themselves. Proceeds of $1,265 were added to National Youth Gathering fundraising efforts. Thank you, one and all!
                

Lenten and Holy Week Updates

There will be 2 worship services (with Holy Communion) at RD Mize (4pm & 6:30pm) on Ash Wednesday. The only in-person Lenten Dinner this season will be the traditional LWML Ham Dinner between the services in the Family Life Center on Ash Wednesday. Proceeds are designated for mites (10%), National Youth Gathering fundraising (45%), and 2022 Live Well Community Event expenses (45%).

The Lenten services on March 9, 16, 23, 30, & April 6 will occur at 5:30pm at RD Mize (one service only). The Non-Dinner Lenten Free-Will Offering format will replace in-person meals on theses dates:

• March 9: Timmy Boys ministry accepting free-will offerings for the CrossWalk program in Children’s Ministry
• March 16: GIVE Commission accepting free-will offerings for 2022 Live Well Community Fair expenses
• March 23: Pairs & Spares ministry accepting TBD free-will offerings
• March 30: School Ministry accepting free-will offerings for TLS Scholarship Fund
• April 6:  OPEN (Contact Diane Mayfield at dianem@timothylutheran.com to reserve

Holy Week Services:

• Maundy Thursday, April 14 (with Holy Communion):  5:30pm at RD Mize
•  Good Friday, April 15 (with Holy Communion): 5:30pm at Wyatt (with Holy Communion)

Easter Sunday Services:

• 7am (with Holy Communion) & 9:15am:  RD Mize (PLEASE NOTE NO 8AM SERVICE)
• 10am:  Wyatt

Special Voters’ Assembly Meeting Recap

The Special Voters’ Assembly Meeting on Feb. 6 was attended by 82 members. The following motions were approved unanimously as presented by the Executive Board:

• Lease and install three modular trailers and necessary infrastructure for Wyatt classroom expansion, youth activities, and meeting/office space for 2022-2023 (with first trailer installed in 2022, second trailer installed in 2023, third trailer as needed) at an approximate cost of $300,000 plus monthly expenses.

SPECIAL NOTE:Timothy is blessed to accept funds from a very generous, anonymous donor for this project. All glory and praise to God!

• Construct a yard storage building at Wyatt at an approximate cost of $300,000.

SPECIAL NOTE and UPDATE:During discussion, it was noted that leaders will research best ways in which to build this storage building and communicate to the congregation. In addition, leadership is gathering Request for Proposal bids for civil engineering services and lease of trailers.

Study Grants Available

The MO District LWML has study grants available for the 2022-2023 school year. Men & women enrolled in a University or Seminary of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod preparing for full-time church work or as a colloquy student may apply. Applicants must be a member of a congregation located in the Missouri District of the LCMS for 12 months prior to completing an application. The Study Grant program is unique as recipients are chosen according to financial need and commitment to Christian service,

Application & instructions available at www.missourilwml.org (under “Grants and Mites). Completed apps must be received by April 15, 2022. No apps will be considered if not complete. For more information, contact Donna Hecht (LWML MO District, Church Workers Study Grant Chairperson) at lwmlmoststudygrant@yahoo.com.

2022 First Fruits total $12,285.59, as of Feb. 6, 2022. Thank you!

LWML Bites for Mites is THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 13, at both campuses. Be sure to take home your favorite baked goods at this mini bake sale. All proceeds are earmarked for mites (missions). LWML is thankful for your support!

Job Opportunity Children & Middle School Ministry Coordinator, part-time (20 hrs/wk); job description on church website under Church, then Church Manuals, Reports & Positions; deadline to apply March 11, 2022. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Donut & Bagel Ministry in Family Life Center at RD Mize is open from 8:45-10:30am to accommodate worshippers at both 8am & 9:15am services. Thanks for stopping by!

NYG BBQ Fundraiser Don’t forget to pick up your order of slabs of pork ribs THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 13, at either 10am, 11am, 12pm, or 1pm at RD Mize parking lot. If you drive by on Saturday, you’ll immediately smell & see the BBQ smokers preparing the ribs! Contact Kristen Anderson (kristena@timothylutheran.com or 262.902.3964) with questions about pickup. Thanks for your support!

Pairs & Spares Senior Adult Ministry invites all seniors to its monthly gathering on TUESDAY, Feb. 15, 11:30am, in Family Life Center at RD Mize. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

TLS Annual Scholarship Auction Sat., Feb. 19, 6-10pm, Hilton Garden Inn, Independence. Check out all details on the church or school website. Bidding for auction items may be completed online if unable to attend.

February Food Donations will be delivered to Jesu el Buen in KC.  Volunteers Joe & Sandy Sauter report that surely a record number of items from the jam-packed Donations Closet found its way to Hillcrest this past week, all collected during January. Thank you for your ongoing support!

LWML Nut & Candy Sale in December was well-supported! LWML thanks the congregation for its participation and is pleased to contribute 10% of proceeds ($129.36) to mites (missions) and 90% ($1,164.29) to the National Youth Gathering fundraising efforts.

Altar/Stage Flowers Would you like to place flowers on the altar at RD Mize or on the stage at Wyatt in celebration or commemoration of a special occasion or in memory of loved ones or friends? You are welcome to call the church office to order. Cost is $15.

Online Giving is safe, easy, and secure! Check it out on Timothy’s website (click on Give) or through Timothy’s ministry app (see related article above).  Thank you!

Offering Envelopes are available through Feb. on tables in lobby of each campus to use during the time in worship designated for offerings. A sheet of labels for the 2022 special services is also available and can be attached to the regular envelopes. Thanks you!

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays; starts March 3 (PLEASE NOTE CORRECTED START DATE), 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available.

First Communion Class for 5^th – 8^th graders and their parent/guardian/mentor; Sundays in March (6, 13, 20, 27), after 10am worship service at Wyatt; led by Pastor Ryan. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Ladies Book Club begins March 10 at home of Barb Kalbfleisch, 7pm. First book is The Housekeeper & the Professor. Books available that night; no need to read prior to first night. Contact Barb (barbkalbfleisch@gmail.com) with questions.

Save the Date Women of Hope Spring Retreat, Sat. April 30, Wyatt.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “An Overview of the Old Testament”; 10:30-11:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Faith & Fire Elijah”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) Various topics; 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Titus: Good Doctrine & Good Living”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Revelation”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Elijah”; 5-6:30pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Annette Logan

Wednesday Discovery Class 6:30-7:30pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Pastor Rod

Wednesday CrossWalk Preschool through 5^th grade; 6:30-8pm, begins in Fellowship Hall, RD Mize

Wednesday Confirmation 6^th-8^th grades; 6:30-8pm, begins in Room 501, RD Mize

Wednesday Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study “The Women of Easter”; 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize

JourneyMen Bible Study “Passionate Pursuit of God”; 6:30-7:30pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize, followed by fellowship at Applebee’s; six weeks study; led by Pastor Rod; begins Feb. 24.

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray; resumes Feb. 19