Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

Worship info on Timothy’s website
(www.timothylutheran.com/worship/ )
Live Stream worship on Facebook – Sundays 10am
(www.facebook.com/timothylutheran)
Recorded Worship Services
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
 Money Matters: Hey, Big Spender!

How do you spend your money? What is it you invest in? What we purchase with our money (and with our time and attention) reveals a lot about what our priorities are. So what does your spending say about you? And what does God’s generosity say about Him?

The Powerful Practice of Remembering: A Devotion

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Jeremiah 31:3

Rod and I journeyed to St. Louis last weekend and spent some time with five rambunctious grandkids. On Sunday, we worshiped at my son’s church, and we were able to take communion. Communion with our living Savior as a family is an amazing experience, and remembering the Hope that Christ brings into our lives was overwhelming.

One of the most powerful spiritual practices is remembering. Over and over in Scripture, God calls His people to remember what He has done! To recall His faithfulness, to tell stories of His goodness to the next generation.

In the Old Testament, God’s people built altars of remembrance. In the New Testament, Jesus introduced communion. Whether we are in a season of struggle or growth, whether God feels far away or close, our soul will be strengthened if we take time to remember God’s presence in our lives. Let’s praise God for His everlasting love and unfailing kindness!

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Timothy’s annual Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion will is Wednesday, Nov. 23^rd, at 5:30pm in the RD Mize Sanctuary.  The offering will again be designated for Timothy’s Emergency Assistance Fund. We praise God for our blessings and share the love of Jesus with those in need. Thank you for your support.

Giving Trees

Timothy’s annual Giving Tree ministry will start on Wed., Nov. 23^rd in conjunction with the Thanksgiving Eve Service. Worshipers may select gift tags from the Giving Tree in the lobby at both campuses to support those in need from our Timothy family as well as those identified by the Community Services League, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, and Our Redeemer Lutheran in KC.  When selecting tag(s), please print your name on the Giving Tree Sign-Up Form located next to each tree. The Tags may be selected from either tree until Dec. 10.

Thank you for returning your gift(s), with tag(s) attached, on Sunday, Dec. 11, at Timothy’s Journey to the Manger during the worship service at either campus.

Hydration Needed? Come Worship on December 18^th with Our Combined Choirs

Ever forgot a plant? I have, and it is amazing how many times intentional watering brings it back to life.

Our souls are much the same. We need consistent hydration. We need the living water that only Jesus offers. Music in worship is a part of that, and as we once again look to the birth of our Savior, we can take a deep drink. On our own we are heavy, brittle; we are dust. With Jesus’ living water, we are alive.

Timothy’s adult choirs invite you to the 10am service on Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Wyatt Auditorium to experience “A Song in the Air” and prepare for the Christmas season.

LWML Reaches Comforter Goal

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Timothy’s LWML and friends embraced a recent collection of new twin comforters for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace non-profit organization. Setting a goal of collecting 80 comforters coincided with the national LWML organization’s celebration of its 80^th anniversary (as well as Timothy’s LWML celebrating its 60^th anniversary).

Sleep in Heavenly Peace manufactures a free bed for children, ages 3-17, who need one because its mission is “no kid sleeps on the floor in our town.” Each donation from SIHP includes a bed, new mattress, new pillow, and new bedding. Timothy’s LWML contributed 80 comforters to the new bedding plea. What an awesome accomplishment! Pictured here with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace rep are LWML members Donna Williams, Lois Kuecker, and Susan Ready. Thank you to all for your generous hearts in reaching this awesome goal!

Timothy’s 2022 LUMAA In-Gathering

The Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary is a charitable missionary organization dedicated to sharing the love and Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ with those we serve in urban areas and partnering in ministry with area congregations.

Thank you, Timothy, for your generosity in donating winter necessities during the recent collection at both campuses. This week a total of 248 items in the form of coats, leggings, thermal shirts, sweatshirts, flannel shirts, lots of pairs of socks, gloves, caps, scarves, hats, lap-top throws, crocheted lap throws, hand sanitizing wipes, scotch bright pads, antiseptic cleaners, toilet paper, and $14 in currency will be distributed among five Lutheran Urban Food Pantries. A big THANK YOU to all for sharing the love of Jesus with those in need!

Giving Tuesday and Timothy

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. . .” (1 Peter 1:3)

Did you know that Tuesday, November 29^th, is designated as #GivingTuesday? It is a wonderful opportunity to join others across our nation in giving hope through financial donations. You can provide real hope by making a special #GivingTuesday donation to Timothy supporting its mission to Transform Lives through Christ. Timothy has been sharing the hope we have in Jesus throughout the community for sixty years. We are thankful and praise God for all the prayers and support given through our congregation.

As you are fully aware, recent times have been financially difficult for many, including Timothy. Yet, we are excited to share that we have made great strides in sharing the Gospel and at the same time reducing our debt and meeting our financial challenges, including the commitment to make unbudgeted principal payments since July because leadership is committed to reducing debt which was not possible last year. Unfortunately, our giving over the past few months is not meeting the demands of the budget. In addition, unexpected repairs, replacement, & maintenance expenses, all of which are over and above our adopted budget, have taken a heavy financial toll on Timothy. To be honest, our cash flow is greatly reduced to a point of concern, and we need to share this information.

Would you prayerfully consider giving a special #GivingTuesday donation to help us continue sharing the HOPE we have in Jesus while meeting our budgetary needs? The need is real, and we trust that God will provide through our brothers and sisters in Christ. Please watch for our email on November 29^th and help Timothy continue to share HOPE. Thank you for your support!

Missionary Barb Rebentisch Appreciates Timothy’s Partnership

As a Chinese Theological Resource Developer in Taiwan, Barb Rebentisch continually seeks opportunities to share the love of Jesus through regular contact with those whom she serves. She interacts daily with many to build deeper relationships of transforming lives through Christ. She asks that Timothy continues our prayerful support that God’s Spirit will provide and give her eyes to see and courage to respond to the opportunities He presents to her.

Barb recently learned that she is accepted into the Distance Learning Deaconess program through the Fort Wayne seminary which she will begin in January and complete in December 2024. Completing this program may enable her to help with the work of the seminary program that is being designed to open in Taiwan in the next couple of years.

We pray God’s blessings upon Barb’s ministry. If you would like to contact her, her email address is barb.rebentisch@lcms.org. Mail may be sent to her at Asia Regional Office Building, 5F-1, #167 Gongyuan St., East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan.

2022 First Fruits contributions total $101,705.59, as of Nov. 13^th. Thank you! Per 2022 budget, First Fruits contributions are transferred to operating budget each month. The projected transfer in budget was $200,000.00.
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,550.00, as of Nov. 13^th. Thank you!

LWML Nut & Candy Sale continues through Nov. 27. Order forms available at both campuses on Sunday mornings. Online ordering also available at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Events) which, if placed before 8am on Mondays, may be picked up the following Sunday. Limited quantities of products available for purchase at the tables in lobby. All orders must be picked up by Dec. 4^th. Proceeds will be shared among Mites for Missions (10%), Immanuel Lutheran Food Pantry (45%), and Timothy’s 2023 Youth Mission Trip (45%). Thank you for support! Happy shopping!

Brown Bag Grocery Sack Ministry continues through Nov. 27. Sacks may be picked up in grocery carts at either campus. A food list is attached to each sack. Please return filled sacks to the grocery carts by Sun., Nov. 27, for delivery to Jesu el Buen Pastor (the Lutheran Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd) in Downtown KC). The need is great, and we thank you for assisting in feeding the hungry.

Regular Monthly Food Donations in November will also be delivered to Jesu el Buen Pastor in Downtown KC. Thank you for your ongoing support!

TLS Christmas Workshop Gifts for this TLS activity should be returned to the Christmas Workshop bin at either campus by Monday, Nov. 21.  Contact Kate Force (kate@twichetts.com), Clancy Heisel (clancyh@timothylutheran.com) or Kristen Anderson (kristena@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Women of Hope Christmas by Candlelight: A Prayer Evening Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. All ladies & friends welcome; featuring Christian author, speaker, and life coach Amy Stout; no charge but need RSVPs for planning purposes. Register online at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Events) or church app (click on Events). Childcare available if requested by Nov. 30. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) or Nancy Nowiszewski (novatn73@gmail.com) with questions.

Staff Christmas Gift Donations appreciated through Dec. 4. Please place in offering plate in envelope clearly marked “Staff Christmas Gift,” drop off or mail to church office, contribute online at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Give), or contribute on church app (click on Give). Thank you very much!

Youth Servant Event THIS SUNDAY, Nov. 20, 1:30-5:30pm. Timothy’s youth & families will provide Thanksgiving meal and message of God’s love to friends at Our Redeemer Lutheran in Downtown KC. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions. Thank you for praying for its impact on those who enjoy the meal and hear God’s Word. Thanks also to those who provided food for this servant event.

Youth Video Scavenger Hunt TOMORROW, Nov. 19, 10am-12:30pm, RD Mize. Back by popular demand after a raucously fun time last year! RSVP to Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) TODAY!

Product Labels Best Choice & Clearly by Best Choice labels may be dropped off at the Information Centers anytime. Box Top labels are now scanned on the Box Top for Education app on your phone. Please refer to instructions explained in the Nov. 4 issue of Timothy Connects. Thank you for participating in these programs for the TLS Scholarship Fund!

Plastic Bags may be recycled by dropping them off at the Communication Center (mailbox area) at RD Mize for delivery to Immanuel Lutheran Food Pantry in KC. Thank you!

Church Office will be closed Nov. 24-27; School Office will be closed Nov. 23-27.  No education classes on Nov. 23. Please plan to attend Thanksgiving Eve service in RD Mize sanctuary at 5:30pm. Holy Communion will be celebrated. An abbreviated issue of Timothy Connects will distribute on Wed., Nov. 23^rd.

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Sun., Dec. 4, 11:30am, Wyatt Auditorium. Please plan to attend; your input is vital. Quorum of 40 communicant members required to conduct business.  Agenda:  Annual Ministry Reports, Overview of 2022 at Timothy, Moving Ministries Forward in 2023, Called Staff Housing Allowance, Election of Lay Leaders (please refer to proposed slate shared in Nov. 11 issue of Timothy Connects), Approval of 2023 Proposed Operating Budget (will be posted on church website by Nov. 30).

Advent Services Nov. 30 & Dec. 7 at 5:30pm at RD Mize; Dec. 14 at 6:30pm at Wyatt (TLS 1st-8^th Christmas Program)

TLS Pre-School and Kindergarten Christmas Program Mon., Dec. 12, 6pm, Wyatt Auditorium

Christmas Eve Services RD Mize: 5:30, 7:30 & 9pm (with Holy Communion); Wyatt: 4pm

Christmas Day Service RD Mize: 10am (with Holy Communion) NOTE: No other Sunday services at RD Mize or Wyatt on Christmas Day

Cookie Festival Dec. 3^rd, Front doors open at 8:30am; Cookie Festival door opens at 9am; shop until sold out; Holy Trinity Lutheran, 5901 E 135^th St., Grandview, MO 64030, 816.763.3211.  Proceeds benefit Grandview Assistance Program, Siberian Lutheran Mission Society, KC Lutheran High, Holy Trinity Lutheran Pre-School, Adopt-a-Sem Student at Sem in St. Louis, and Grace Day 2023 (Holy Trinity’s Back-to-School Outreach). Cookies sold by the box ($20 per box). Check out the flyer posted at RD Mize & Wyatt.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—The Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

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

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)” 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Book of Acts”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 10-11am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray