“God Wants You!”

What stories are worth telling over and over?  That’s a worthy question today as we encounter a familiar story from the Scriptures.  It’s the story of the Prodigal son or sons.   It’s a sad encounter where the two sons of the father take completely different courses in life but in many ways end up making the same mistake; that is, they’ve forgotten who their father is.  We, too, will wrestle with that reality as we see the richness of this story and the value of hearing it again and again.   So come and listen.

Scars Tell the Story:  A Devotion

We’ve all walked roads that have battered and bruised us deeply. We each carry scars. I’m learning that scars tell the stories of battles fought and won, of fears conquered, dreams chased, and of Jesus meeting us in the dry valleys.

Our scars tell our story, and although we are more than our past, more than what we have experienced, every moment has been used to shape us into a new creation, holy and blameless in the eyes of Him who sees our scars.

So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Cor. 5: 16-17

We have been given the task of telling everyone what God is up to in our lives. He has given us a story to live and scars to wear. Jesus calls us to speak from those places and glorify Him with each scar, daring to say He is beautiful and true, loving and kind, no matter what.

Lenten & Holy Week Updates

Wednesday Services:  March 30 and April 6, 5:30pm, RD Mize

Wednesday Non-Dinner Free-Will Offerings Opportunities:

• March 30—School Ministry for TLS Scholarship Fund
• April 6—OPEN (contact Diane Mayfield dianem@timothylutheran.com to reserve)

NOTE:  These free-will offering opportunities will also be available in RD Mize lobby on the Sunday following the designated Wednesday services. Thanks for supporting these ministries.

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

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

Timothy Welcomes Children & Middle School Youth Ministry Coordinator

Please join Timothy’s staff in welcoming Clancy Heisel as part-time Children & Middle School Youth Ministry Coordinator. Clancy and her husband John and their five children are in the process of transferring to Timothy from St. Matthew in Lee’s Summit. She is pictured here with their youngest daughter, Charlie. Welcome aboard, Clancy!

News from LCMS Deaconess Carol Halter
Serving the Lord and LCMS in Hong Kong

Below are paraphrases from a recent letter from Carol Halter as she brings the Good News of Jesus to the people of Hong Kong. Please keep Carol and her mission work in your prayers.

“Even though we are in the midst of COVID, I remain very busy with many activities. I have Zoom meetings about editing an evangelism book, hold weekly prayer meetings and bi-weekly evangelism meeting, conduct Bible classes for ladies’ and children’s groups, and share what I am doing in Hong Kong with people in the USA. If any church members are interested I having a special Zoom meeting with me about my work in Hong Kong, just let me know. If you are interested in contacting me about my work here in Hong Kong, my email address is carol.halter@lcms.org”

Girls on the Run

Calling all girls in 3^rd through 8^th grades! It’s time to register for the spring session! Timothy’s group will practice on Tuesdays from 4:30-6pm and Sundays from 3:30-5pm, starting at RD Mize Campus each practice. First practice is Tuesday, March 29^th.  Spring session concludes with a 5K run/walk on May 21^st. Go to https://gotrkc.org/Register-Now to register. Check out the available scholarship opportunities. Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com or 816-213-8237) with questions.

2022 First Fruits contributions total $69,000.59, as of March 20^th! Thank you very much!

Raise the Roof contributions total $20,250.00, as of March 20^th! Thank you very much!

Adopt-a-NYG Student (Pi Fundraiser) contributions total $6,486.47, as of March 20^th! Total contributions for NYG to date total $14,120.97. Thank you very much!

Updates from Executive Board During 2022, Timothy’s leadership will share financial updates with the congregation in worship services on the fourth Sunday of each month, the first occurring this Sunday, March 27^th. An oral report will accompany a PowerPoint slide on a quarterly basis, with a PowerPoint slide only on the “middle months.” Printed copies of monthly slides will be available at each Information Center. Thank you for keeping all of Timothy’s ministries in your prayers as we focus on Transforming Lives through Christ.

Next Generation Update Timothy’s leadership has been very busy with numerous details concerning the addition of the first trailer for classroom space at TLS. Projected occupancy is scheduled for on or before July 15^th. Details about the outdoor storage building are also in process, and we look forward to sharing specifics regarding location, building materials & costs very soon. Fundraising for this project (Raise the Roof) is underway. Thank you for supporting this project!

Food Donations in March will be delivered to BS Community Services League. Your ongoing support is always appreciated. April donations are designated for Hillcrest Transitional Housing.

Job Opportunities Timothy Lutheran School has full-time kindergarten, third grade, and seventh/eighth (emphases in math and history) openings for 2022-2023 school year. If you are interested or know someone who would like to apply, please contact Ken Holland (kenh@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8015) with questions.

Volunteer Opportunity An individual or family to assist with RD Mize Donut & Bagel Ministry one Sunday each month; pick up donuts at HyVee by 8am; set up & clean up; convenient for attending 9:15 worship service; clean up usually completed by 10:45. Contact Viv Bradshaw (vivbradshaw@aol.com or 816.229.0397) with questions and for simple training. Thank you!

Ladies Book Club meets at home of Barb Kalbfleisch bi-monthly on second Thursday at 7pm. Contact Barb (barbkalbfleisch9@gmail.com) with questions. It’s not too late to join the group! Next session is May 12^th.

TLS Trivia Night “A Night at the Movies” is TONIGHT, March 25, Wyatt Auditorium, doors open at 6pm, $20 per person or $150 table of 8; concessions, raffles & more! Childcare available. Proceeds benefit TLS Scholarship Fund. Purchase tickets at https://timothylutheran.school/trivia-night/

Children’s Ministry Skate Party TOMORROW, March 26, 4:30-6:30pm, Rink Ratz, BS; $5 per skater. All children, students & their families invited! Bring friends! Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

KC Lutheran High Music Tour Concert is TONIGHT, March 25, 7pm, 12411 Wornall Rd, KCMO 64145. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to enjoy both sacred & secular pieces performed by the vocal choir, concert band, and hand bell choir at Lutheran High.

Caring for God’s House TOMORROW, March 26, 8:30am-12:30pm, RD Mize; volunteers appreciated to clean sanctuary & lobby. Can you donate some time? Contact Viv Bradshaw (816.229.0397) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions! Thank you!

Spring Craft & Vendor Fair Do you like to shop? Mark your calendar to stop by this National Youth Gathering fundraiser on Sat., April 2, from 8am-2pm at the Wyatt Auditorium. Free admission. More than 35 crafters and vendors will fill the auditorium with a wide variety of goods.

Thrivent Choice Dollars If you desire to allocate your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Timothy, please do so by March 31 deadline. Go to your account at Thrivent.com or contact your Thrivent representative if you have questions. Thank you very much!

Easter Eggs-travaganza 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 at either campus in plastic bins in 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 devotion 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) by March 29.

“Thank you, Timothy, for giving hope and confidence by putting God’s Word in the hands of people around the world! Your financial support of Lutheran Bible Translators is a blessing. Peace be with you! “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. Romans 1: 8” From Yvonne M., a volunteer with Lutheran Bible Translators

LWML Ash Wednesday Ham Dinner Proceeds Thank you, LWML, for providing the ham dinner once again after a year off due to the pandemic. This year’s proceeds totaled $1,540.74, with 10% ($154.08) designated for mites (missions), 45% ($693.33) for National Youth Gathering fundraising, and 45% ($693.33) for the 2022 Live Well Community Fair. Thank you, Timothy, for supporting these ministries! A summary of the subsequent Lenten free-will offering opportunities will be shared soon.

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 appreciated are toilet paper, cleaning supplies, paper plates, plastic silverware, canned fruits & vegetables, cereal, and toaster pastries. Bins at both campuses for drop-off until April 24. Thank you very much!

Women of Hope Spring Retreat Sat., April 30, 9am-4pm; all women & friends welcome to take a trip around God’s Wonder Full World; $25 cost per lady which includes catered lunch & all materials. This travel-themed retreat will be filled with laughter, Bible study, & reflection. Register now by contacting Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com).

Save the Date! The drama department at St. Paul Lutheran High in Concordia, MO, will perform The Long Red Herring by Pat Cook at 7pm on Sat., April 2^nd and 2pm on Sun., April 3^rd. Congrats and thanks to Timothy members Malinda & Morgan Anderson for serving behind the scenes on the Properties & Production crews.

Save the Date! Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 711 Benton Ave., KCMO, will celebrate host a 100-year celebration on Sunday, May 15. Church tours at 9:30am, Joint service at 10:45am, 5-Star Jazz Band Concert at 12:30pm, Lunch from 12-2pm, and Raffle at 2pm. All are invited! Contact Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com) or Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt46@gmail.com) with questions.

Save the Date! LUMA 90^th Anniversary Celebration, May 18, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd., LSMO. Registration 9:15am; lunch provided. Contact Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com or Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt46@gmail.com) with questions.

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

Wednesday Cross Walk Pre-school 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; 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

Thursday Evening JourneyMen Bible Study “Passionate Pursuit of God”; 6:30-7:30pm, through March 31, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; followed by fellowship at Applebee’s; led by Pastor Rod

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray