“Bold Witness!”

What do you share without thinking about it? What is it that makes you so excited that you just have to tell everyone about it without really considering whether they want to hear it or not? What fires your passion and gives you life? God calls His people to have that kind of unquenchable passion for Jesus and the new life He gives us through His death and resurrection, the kind of passion that sends the disciples to stand firm on the truth. May we do that as well!

To be Known: A Devotion

How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! Psalm 139: 17-18

It’s mind-blowing to realize that the Savior who died and was raised on Easter morning thinks of us nonstop, knows every single intricate details about us, and yet adores us.

Being known so fully sounds enticing and also a little terrifying. I mean, fully known means all the way. Completely. There’s a good reason that no person can fully know someone else; it’s overwhelming. God is the only one who can know us completely. He doesn’t just see the best, prettiest, and most presentable portions of our selves. God also sees every deep, dark, ugly, secret part, and still He chooses to love us. He knows it all and loves us completely anyway.

Psalm 139 contains many treasures that bring calm and joy to our hearts. Because of the truths it lists, we can be empowered to rest in being known. What a gift!

Confirmation Class of 2022 Timothy Lutheran Ministries

God’s blessings to the 2022 Confirmation Class! These confirmands completed Timothy’s three-year Confirmation ministry and publicly shared their faith stories in worship. We celebrate with them as they boldly confess their faith in Jesus as their Lord and Savior that was spoken for them at their baptism. The Rite of Confirmation will occur THIS SUNDAY, April 24, at the 9:15 worship service at RD Mize. We rejoice with them and their families!
                                                     Addison Lynn Cross
                                                    Siarya Breann Gorrow
                                                    Kamryn Leigh Gray
                                                    Marisa Joanne Gregory
                                                    William Blake Griffel
                                                    Peyton Grey Neal
                                                    Elizabeth Kay Senter
                                                    Olivia Jane Trout
                                                    Sophia Louise Trout

                      Timothy’s SHINE Events

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matt. 5:16

Are you or your family registered yet to participate in Timothy’s SHINE projects at Hillcrest Transitional Housing?

• TOMORROW, April 23^rd:  501 SW Mission Rd., LSMO 64063, 10am-2pm:  Assisting at the housing site (cleaning flower beds, yard work, organizing offices; cleaning supplies & tools provided; bring your own garden gloves; will be prepared for 10-20 volunteers; come & go, as needed)
• Next Saturday, April 30^th: 936 SE 3^rd St., LSMO 64063, 10am – noon AND 2pm-4pm: Preparing items for thrift store

Families are welcome! Volunteers younger than 15 need 1 adult per child/teen. Wear comfortable clothing & prepare for weather conditions if outdoor. If cannot volunteer, Hillcrest appreciates food, clothing, housewares, & monetary donations. If want to volunteer at a different time, contact Robyn Lee at rlee@hillcrestkc.org

Gather your family & friends to share God’s love. SHINE God’s light, serve our community! Register at link below or www.timothylutheran.com/shine. Contact GO Commission Leader Emily Wilson (emilymwilson@gmail.com) with questions.

Calling All Middle School & Senior High Youth

Middle School SUPERSPUD Call-Up Night:  Come hang out as we create our own bizarre superheroes and then see how far they can fly. Join us TONIGHT, April 22, 6-8pm, at RD Mize Campus as we welcome our 5^th graders into the Middle School fold. Pasta dinner, games, devo. It’s going to be good! RSVP:  ryanh@timothylutheran.com. Bring your friends! See you there!

Senior High BONFIRE:  It’s time for our annual 8^th grade call up! Senior High youth are hosting a bonfire at the Wyatt Campus on Sat., April 30^th, 6:30-8:30pm, for all current 8^th graders through seniors. Food, some outdoor games, devo, and a whole lot of fire (weather permitting!)!! Bring your friends! See you there!

Pairs & Spares Welcome Special Guests

Timothy’s Pairs & Spares senior adult ministry welcomed Timothy member & ventriloquist Bev Vratny and her friends Herman & Sally at its monthly potluck meeting this past Tuesday. All senior adults are encouraged to attend this fellowship & Bible study opportunity on the third Tuesday at 11:30am in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

Supporting Welcome Inn Residents

Thank you, Timothy, for once again answering the call for helping Welcome Inn residents with essential items going into the summer months! The GIVE Commission will gratefully accept donations through THIS SUNDAY, April 24, to add to the tremendous amount dropped off so far.

Pictured here are GIVE Commission members Daryl & Becky Fowler, adhering labels with Scripture verses and “Timothy Lutheran Church” to each item.  An example of one of the verses is Phil. 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” We pray your donations go a long way in transforming lives through Christ!

Support for Resource Health

Timothy received a thank-you note this week from Resource Health (formerly Rachel House), an excerpt from which reads in part, “Thank you for your on-going support of Resource Health to share the hope of Christ to men and women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Thank you for your willingness to serve God through your compassion to fight for life of the unborn.”

This organization is also pleased to announce that its STRIDE FOR LIFE event is back! All are invited to participate in a 5K/1mile run/walk on Sat., May 14, at 8am at Waterfall Park (behind Bass Pro in Independence). Complimentary breakfast immediately following. Register at https://bit.ly/strideforlife2022 or on the ResourceHealthPartners website. Contact Sandy Galvin (sgalvin@kc.rr.com) with questions.

Timothy Supports Its Ministries

Due to lingering effects and concerns about COVID, the only actual in-person Lenten Dinner this year was the LWML Ham Dinner on Ash Wednesday, March 2nd. Thank you, LWML, for again offering this opportunity! Proceeds were divided among Missions ($154.08), 2022 Live Well Community Fair ($693.33) and National Youth Gathering fundraising ($693.33).

A huge thank-you goes out to other Timothy groups for organizing free-will offerings for other Wednesdays in Lent for various Timothy ministries!  On March 9^th, the Timmy Boys ministry collected $176.00 for the Children’s Ministry CrossWalk program. On March 16^th, the GIVE Commission collected $101.00 for the 2022 Live Well Community Fair. On March 23^rd, Pairs & Spares ministry collected $652.00 for the Adopt-a-NYG Student fundraiser. On March 30^th, School Ministry collected $66.00 for its Scholarship Fund.

Timothy’s support for all of these efforts totaled $2,535.74! Thank you, Timothy, for your generosity as we support efforts to transform lives through Christ!

Hand Bell Concerts

All are invited to the final hand bell concert of the year for the bell choirs at KC Lutheran High School on Sat., May 7^th. The 8^th annual Ring for Joy! Concert will be held at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1701 NE 96^th St., KCMO, on Thurs., May 5^th, 7pm. The students will perform a variety of sacred and secular music. The hand bell choir from King of Kings Lutheran Church will also perform. Keep calm & ring on!

All are invited to the Concordia Nebraska Show Choir concert at KC Lutheran High School on Sat., May 7^th. The Show Choir is a group of 16 singers that performs contemporary Broadway music and show tunes. If you would like more information or would like to host a student or two, please email Lutheran High Music Director Peter Olson at polson@lhskc.com. Hope to see you at the concert!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $79,560.59, as of April 17^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total  $21,800.00, as of April 17^th. Thank you!
Adopt-a-NYG Student contributions total  $7,458.47, as of April 17^th. Thank you!

Food Donations in April will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Donations in May will be designated for Jesu el Buen in KC.  Thanks for your ongoing support!

Request for Volunteers Are you looking for ways to serve at Timothy? The ushering teams at both campuses need additional volunteers. Contact Gary Storck (garystorck@att.net or 816.234.8553) if you can help at Wyatt; contact Kyle Oelklaus (keo5277@aol.com or 816.769.2452) if you can help at RD Mize. Thank you very much!

Job Opportunity Care Minister, 20 hrs/wk; position description on Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com). Click on Church, then Church Manuals, Reports & Positions. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions.

Job Opportunities TLS full-time kindergarten, 3^rd grade, & 7^th/8^th grade (emphases in math & history) teaching positions for 2022-2023 school year. Contact School Administrator Ken Holland (kenh@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8015) with questions and to apply.

LWML Spring Society Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, April 23^rd, is canceled.

Wonder Full World Women’s Retreat Please note that the location for this April 30^th retreat is in the Fellowship Hall at RD Mize; registration of $25 per lady (includes catered lunch & all materials) is still open but will close on  Mon., April 25; register on the Timothy website or by calling the church office. Don’t miss this trip around the world! Contact Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Legacy Seminars Are you registered to attend yet? Two opportunities: Sat., May 14 or Sat., May 21; 9am-10:15am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Go to Timothy’s website under Events, call church office (816.228.5300) or email Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com) to register. Free, hot breakfast served at 8:30am. Please register your attendance to help in planning for the breakfast. Childcare available upon prior request.

National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5; all are welcome to take time to pray. Timothy’s sanctuary will be open, and the Prayer Room at the back of the lobby will be open from 9am-4:30pm. In addition to a booklet of prayers, a list specific to Timothy and our community will be available for your use.

Service of Installation Timothy is invited to the Service of Installation for Rev. Dr. Craig A. Meissner at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2003 NE Englewood Rd., KCMO 64118, on Sun., May 1, 4pm. A light reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. Please RSVP by April 24^th to the church office at 816.452.9113 or church@holycrosskc.org.

Live Well Community Fair Sat., June 4, 10am-2pm, Wyatt Campus.  More details soon!

Save the Date Annual Adam’s Army Blood Drive, Sun., June 5, RD Mize. More details soon!

Save the Date Retirement Reception for Care Minister Nancy Nowiszewski; Sun., Aug. 21, 2022, noon potluck, Family Life Center, RD Mize. More details soon!

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

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

First Quarter 2022 Contribution Statements were emailed yesterday. Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8035) with questions. Thank you for sharing your treasures to transform lives through Christ!

Our Redeemer Lutheran 100-Year Celebration May 15, 711 Benton Ave., KCMO, 9:30am; contact Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt46@gmail.com) or Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com) with questions.
LUMAA 90^th Anniversary Celebration May 18, St. Matthew Lutheran, 700 NE Chipman Rd., LSMO, 9:15am registration. Contact Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt46@gmail.com) or Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com) with questions.

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 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