“A New Thing”

Humans have a hard time with the unknown. Sure, there are those who are willing to head off into the wild areas of the world and see what crazy new things are out there, but a lot of us don’t like to venture out of our comfort zones. We like things the way they are. We like to stay where we know the lay of the land. But God calls us forward in faith, to do and experience what’s new for Him. It’s a call to leave our comfort zones behind and see what incredible things God will do to and through and for us.

A Life That Stands No Matter the Storms:  A Devotion

In Matthew 7, Jesus tells the story of the wise and foolish builders, a story I’ve loved since I was a little girl:
Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash. Matthew 7:24-27

Similar to a house, the life of faith will face storms. If someone performed a home inspection on our lives, what would they say about the foundation of it? As much as we want to believe our foundation would prove sound, any one of the following could be said to be our foundation: 

• A happy marriage
• Whole and healthy children
• Ministry and service
• Hard work and determination
• Financial security
• Being a “good person”

Although the list might seem good at first glance, none are meant to be a foundation of a life. Every single one is sand, not the Savior. And if my life is built on these things, if my sense of security and hope is wrapped up in marriage, children, my own hard work, and a daily sense of happiness, all it will take is a storm in one area to take down the whole thing.

We have a foundation bigger and stronger. And the good news is there is no Rock like our God.

Lenten & Holy Week Updates

Final Wednesday Service:  April 6, 5:30pm, RD Mize

Maundy Thursday, April 14:  Service with Holy Communion, 5:30pm, RD Mize
Good Friday, April 15:  5:30pm, Wyatt
Sunday Easter, April 17:  7am (with Holy Communion) & 9:15am (no 8am service), RD Mize; 10am Wyatt

Celebration Chorus will sing at Wyatt on Palm Sunday (April 10) and Easter Sunday. Sanctuary Choir will sing at RD Mize on Palm Sunday (April 10) and Easter Sunday. The combined choirs will sing on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Please join us for worship!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $75,060.59, as of March 27^th.  We look forward to reaching goal of $200,000.00 very soon. Thank you!

Raise the Roof contributions total $21,500.00, as of March 27^th! Thank you!

Adopt-a-NYG Student (Pi Fundraiser) contributions total $7,158.47, as of March 27^th! Thank you!

Financial Information Printed copies of info presented last Sunday can be picked up at the Information Center at each campus. Monthly updates will occur on 4^th Sundays. First quarter 2022 contribution statements will be emailed mid-April to check for accuracy of records.

Spring Craft & Vendor Fair is THIS SATURDAY, April 2, from 8am-2pm at Wyatt. It’s free! You’ll find a full auditorium with a wide variety of crafts & vendors. Raffles and concessions also available. Proceeds will benefit the National Youth Gathering fundraising efforts.

Church Office will be closed Good Friday, April 15. TLS will not be in session April 14 through April 18.

Pairs & Spares meets again on Tuesday, April 19, 11:30am, Family Life Center. Join us for entertainment by Timothy’s own ventriloquist, Bev Vratny. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy the fellowship. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.comj) with questions.

Food Donations in April will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Current non-perishable needs include ketchup, mustard, mayo or salad dressing, BBQ sauce, salad dressings, crunchy peanut butter, coffee, Hamburger Helper boxes, boxed juices, canned fruit, cereal, spaghetti/sauce, soup/crackers & kids’ snacks. Perishable items include (may be brought to church during office hours) butter, margarine, eggs, half-gallon milk, sliced cheese & lunch meats. Other needs are toothpaste, paper towels, Kleenex, baggies of all sizes, laundry soap & fabric softener.

Job Opportunity Part-time Care Minister, 20 hrs/wk; position description on church website (click on Church, then Church Manuals, Reports, & Positions); contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions and to apply; deadline to apply May 15, 2022.

Job Opportunities TLS has full-time kindergarten, third grade, and seventh/eighth (emphases in math & history) openings for 2022-2023 school year. Contact Ken Holland (kenh@timothylutheran.com) or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8015) with questions.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Individual/family to assist once a month with RD Mize Donut & Bagel ministry. Contact Viv Bradshaw (vivbradshaw@aol.com or 816.229.0397) with questions.
• Able-bodied individuals to assist with changing the seasonal banners in sanctuary.  Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions.

Easter Eggs-travanza Sat., April 9, 2-4pm, Wyatt (outdoors, weather permitting); rain date, April 10 after worship service; enjoy FREE family games, crafts, & traditional egg hunt starting at 3pm; Rolling in the Dough KC available to purchase sweet treats from 2-3pm; donations of individually-wrapped candy to fit inside plastic eggs and prize-table goodies (full-size candy bars, small toys, small stuffed animals, etc) welcomed; drop off in plastic bins in either campus lobby; contact Allison Spencer (816.695.0090) if you can volunteer to help.

LWML MO District South Zone Spring Rally Sat., April 9, Messiah Lutheran, Independence; Theme: “LUMA Live”; registration 9am, opening 9:30am; cost $5 which includes lunch; Program: Kelsha James, LUMA Community Outreach Coordinator. Gifts from the Heart: laundry soap/pods, cleaning supplies, sponges, & baby wipes for LUMA Community Closet. Monetary donations also accepted, payable to LWML MO District KC South Zone. Childcare available upon prior request. RSVP to Carol Heisemeier (816.478.1659 or hhaesemeier@sbcglobal.net).

Ladies Book Club Change Please note that this fellowship group will meet monthly but will skip summer months (June – August). Next session is April 21^st, 7pm, at Barb Kalbfleisch’s home.  It’s not too late to join in the fun! Contact Barb at barbkalbfleisch9@gmail.com with questions.

LWML Spring Society Meeting Ladies, you are invited on Sat., April 23, from 9-11am for brunch and inspirational author, Karen Averitt. A KC-area native and daughter of a Lutheran pastor, Karen has authored I Don’t Want to Have the Prayer. A short meeting will follow (optional for guests). It’s sure to be an enjoyable morning. Bring a friend! Call LWML President Susan Ready (816.229.7688) for more details.

Reaching Out to Welcome Inn Residents GIVE Commission appreciates your help with donating essential items going into the summer months for the Welcome Inn residents. Especially needed are toilet paper, cleaning supplies, paper plates, plastic silverware, canned fruits & vegetables, cereal, & toaster pastries. Bins at both campuses for drop-off until April 24. Thank you!

Women of Hope Spring Retreat Sat., April 30, 9am-4pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; all women & friends welcome to take a trip around God’s Wonder Full World; $25 cost per lady which includes a catered lunch & all materials. This travel-themed retreat will be filled with laughter, Bible study, & reflection. Please register by April 25^th on the church website under the Events tab.

Thank you, Timothy Volunteers, for cleaning the sanctuary last Saturday. A huge thank-you to Viv Bradshaw for organizing and to Richard & Mary Blasé, Fran & Kay Lieb, Ron & Carol Windler, Susan Ready, Christina Kanak, Cathy Althoff, Willis Staller, Bruce Wands, Viv Bradshaw, & Diane Mayfield for spending a few hours in deep-cleaning mode.

Thank You to Timothy members who participated in the Shelby Donor Match Program (setting up recurring online contributions) during the last quarter of 2021. Timothy received $401.60 from Shelby for this initiative. Thank you!

Divorce Care meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “An Overview of the Old Testament”; 10;15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

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

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

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Matthew 17-28: The Sacrifice of the King”; 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 Cross Walk Pre-school through 5^th grade; 6:30-8pm, begins in Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; NOTE:  Last session is April 6. Ice Cream Social in Family Life Center from 7-7:30pm.

Wednesday Confirmation 6^th-8^th grades, begins in Room 501, RD Mize. NOTE:  Last class session is April 6. Ice Cream Social in Family Life Center from 7-7:30pm.

Wednesday Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; led by Carrie Hochgrebe, Becky Blatt, & Ryan Kuecker

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky Blatt (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book

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