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
“Teach Us to Pray“

As we begin a journey through prayer, it is good to ask the same question the disciples once asked Jesus: “Teach us how to pray.” So what does it mean to pray? How do we actually do it? And how often should it be a part of our lives?

Cry Out This Truth:  A Devotion

One summer during my college years, I worked at the Lutheran Camp in Illinois. I spent my days in the kitchen cooking and moping, but my evenings were filled with playing games, swimming, singing and laughing. Each day the staff and campers gathered around the campfire pit for a word of prayer in which we asked God to bless our day, hollering out one decree at the top of our lungs. We had a whole list of them:
I am a child of God!
I am beloved!
I am forgiven!
I am chosen!
I am fearfully and wonderfully made!
All our voices, campers and staff exclaiming these truths in the middle of the quiet. It was a powerful way to begin our day.

My personal favorite:  I am more than a conqueror through Christ! Whatever the challenge, whatever the battle, the Lord has promised that we can overcome. We are more than conquerors—equipped and ready to fight whether we feel up to the challenge or not. That’s right. Even if we don’t feel ready, God is for us. God loves us. And nothing can separate us from that love.

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8: 37-39

REMINDER: RD MIZE WORSHIP SCHEDULE CHANGE

Beginning this Sunday, September 11, one service at RD Mize will start at 9am. There will no longer be an 8am service. The Wyatt service at 10am does not change. The change at RD Mize occurs as the result of the Board of Elected Elders monitoring worship attendance patterns over the past six months. Thank you to the elders, ushers, sound techs, readers, and organists who devoted much effort and time to make the 8am service possible.

Can I Really Pray Without Ceasing?

We are so excited to get this series and this season rolling at Timothy because we KNOW as we seek His face, we will find blessing. The sermon series kicks off THIS SUNDAY, SEPT. 11^TH, and continues through October 16^th.

We aren’t just asking you to come and listen, but to commit to growing in prayer, living in prayer, and learning about prayer. You will have opportunities to join a prayer walk, attend a prayer breakfast, learn how to pray the Scriptures, participate in an immersive prayer path, join us for a movie focused on prayer, and much more!

There will also be a place online where you can submit questions about prayer throughout the journey and perhaps hear how prayer has impacted people’s lives. We want this to be a turning point in our lives together as we begin to equip ourselves as prayer warriors for the Kingdom of God.

Here’s a tentative overview of many of the things to come:

• September 11:  Pray Without Ceasing series begins and worshippers go home with a “prayer card” as a reminder to pray for that ministry supported by Timothy’s tithe (Starting in October, the monthly prayer card will be available on 1^st Sunday of each month.)
• September 25:  Worship service that will revolve around prayer
• October 1:  Prayer Breakfast, 8:30-10:30am, RD Mize (PLEASE RSVP at https://timothylutheran.com/events/ This will be an awesome morning to grow together in different ways to pray
• October 9 through 16:  Join us for a prayer walk at St. Mary’s path, Lake Tapawingo, or Lake Remembrance. If walking doesn’t work for you, we will have a “walkless” prayer walk in the sanctuary as well
• November 9:  Wednesday evening prayer service
• January 2023:  View the movie War Room
• February 2023:  Immersive Prayer Journey

Only One Week Till Timmy Burgers!!
September 16-18  Downtown Blue Springs
Builders Overhead Door  10^th & Main Streets

Thank you to all who have volunteered to work for the success of this year’s Timmy Burger booth! If working in the actual booth by cooking the burgers or working the assembly line of condiments is not for you, there are many other opportunities to assist, such as preparing trays of cheese, processing onions for grilling, cutting tomatoes, filling containers with pickles, filling salt & pepper shakers, filling ketchup & mustard bottles, handing out bottles of pop, taking orders, runner between prep area & serving line, or serving as cashiers—all to reach into the community with the love of Jesus, a friendly smile, and the best burger in town! Don’t miss out! It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet more Timothy people and bask in the compliments from the community about this staple of the annual Fall Fun Fest!

The Festival Committee reports that 50 more volunteers are needed. All shifts have openings, but the greatest need is the Friday and Saturday 7:30-10:30pm shifts. Help is also needed for set-up on Thursday evening (whenever available) between 3 & 8pm and again on Sunday for tear-down (whenever available) between 3 & 8pm.

There are several ways to sign up:  1) click on this direct link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__qqjsgZUMzBYQTY4QlRQVU05RjRIS04zWFVZNlA5TC4u
2)  scan the QR code provided here; 3) call Kathy Wilbers (816.365.6483); 4) email Kathy at kwilbers@gmail.com;  call Erick Blatt (816.291.5100); 6) email Erick at erick.blatt74@gmail.com; 7) email steakburgers@timothylutheran.com; 8) go to church website (www.timothylutheran.com) & click on EVENTS; 9) stop by table in lobby at either campus this Sunday; or 10) call the church office to get connected (816.228.5300).

This is the 40^th year for Timothy’s steakburgers at the annual Fall Fun Fest in downtown Blue Springs. After this year’s 10% tithe designation for Christian education and the 2025 National Youth Gathering, remaining proceeds will fund non-budgeted facility needs.  Thank you for your support!

Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary

The congregation is invited to the LUMAA meeting here at Timothy on Wed., Sept. 21. Registration is at 9am with devotion, speaker, and meeting starting at 9:30. Lunch will also be served with reservations needed (no cost) by Sept. 12 to Susan Ready, 816.229.7688 or 816.328.2202 or sready2@comcast.net.

In-gathering is cleaning supplies and family-sized personal hygiene products (paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap, dish soap, Depends, shampoo/conditioner, wash cloths, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc) which will be donated to the urban Lutheran food pantries: Our Redeemer, Immanuel KCMO, Messiah, and Jesu el Buen Pastor. Please drop off your donations in the marked bins at either campus by Sun., Sept. 18.

The speaker will be from Happy Bottoms, a non-profit working with KC agencies such as Immanuel KCMO Food Pantry, to provide supplemental diapers—known as “the diaper gap”—to needy families. LUMAA volunteers will follow-up with a community outreach day at the Happy Bottoms facility on Mon., Oct. 24, repackaging diapers for distribution. Volunteers are welcome to come and help. Contact Lois Domsch to volunteer or for more information (lois@domsch.com or 816.809.5846). You can also read about their work at www.happybottoms.org. Please join us in serving the urban community!

Timothy’s Mary Martha Circle Serves America’s Veterans

As a summer project, LWML’s Mary Martha Circle collected gift cards for Kansas City’s Veterans Community Project (VCP), an organization that builds Tiny Houses as well as supports any walk-in services to those who took an oath to serve our Nation. Eight circle Mary Martha members (Janel Schild, Sandy Galvin, Pam Church, Lois Kuecker, Donna Williams, Susan Ready, Marilyn Lindemann, & Jeanine West) visited the VCP on August 23^rd to deliver the gift cards to Michele Orpin,
Director of Development, and learn more about their dedication to helping every veteran find a temporary home as well as build & develop skills for independent living. Timothy’s ladies enjoyed a tour of VCP’s grounds and one of the 49 Tiny Houses. It was an honor for them to be a small part of helping area citizens begin their lives anew.

Thank You from Hillcrest Transitional Housing

Timothy received the following note this week:
Last Wednesday’s Hillcrest Gala was a tremendous success and raised over $110,000 to support their families and programs. This would not have been possible without your support and contributions to the silent and live auctions. We had a room full of baskets and prizes overlooking the Chiefs field. It was awesome! The entire Hillcrest organization is forever grateful for the continued support of their community. Thank you!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $93,040.59, as of Sept. 4^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,450.00, as of Sept. 4^th. Thank you!

Thank You The family of Verna Lohman thanks our Timothy family for your prayers, acts of kindness, expressions of sympathy, and memorials. They are all greatly appreciated and will long be remembered.

DivorceCare begins its new sessions THIS COMING MONDAY, Sept. 12, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize. Childcare provided upon request. Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com) to register or with questions.

GriefShare begins its new sessions NEXT THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 6:30-8pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize. Childcare provided upon request. Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com) to register or with questions.

TLS Trailer Update Pastor John will conduct an informal dedication of the TLS trailer after the 10am service at Wyatt THIS SUNDAY, Sept. 11. As final details are finalized and completed, preparing the unit for students is progressing well. Occupancy for the classes should occur soon.

RD Mize Donut & Coffee Ministry Please note that donuts & coffee will not be available on Sunday, Sept. 18. (Donuts & coffee will be available at Wyatt Campus as normal.) Thank you!

Pairs & Spares Senior Adult Ministry meets Tuesday, Sept. 20, 11:30am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Please join us for food (bring dish for potluck, please), fellowship, and fun. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

Confirmation Prayer Pals Any confirmed member of Timothy is invited to be a Prayer Pal for a Confirmation student (6^th, 7^th, or 8^th) this year. Contact Mary Low (816.868.9128) or church office (826.228.5300) to sign up or with questions.

Middle School “Minute-to-Win-It” TOMORROW, Sept. 10, 6-8pm, RD Mize.  Come ready for fun and sub sandwiches, chips, drink, sweet treats, and devotion. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

TLS Mulch Party TOMORROW, Sept. 10, 8am. New mulch will be spread on both playgrounds. Many hands make light work! Please bring a friend or the entire neighborhood! Also bring tools such as rakes, shovels, tarps, and gloves. Water and donuts will be provided. Thank you very much for your help! Contact Kristen Anderson (kristena@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Food Donations for September will be delivered to BS Community Services League. Especially needed at this time are spaghetti sauce, canned tomato products, Hamburger Helper boxed meals, pkgs of jello, & canned mixed vegetables. Please place in grocery cart at either campus. Thank you very much!

Women of Hope Friends Café All ladies welcome to fall fellowship event at Stonehaus Winery, 24607 E. Colbern Rd., Lee’s Summit, on Thursday, Sept. 22, 5:30pm. Meet in the outdoor space with the pergola overhead towards the north as you come through the building. No cost or RSVP. Light appetizers will be served. Questions? Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com).

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize. NOTE:  Will not meet this Sunday, Sept. 11.  Please join us next Sunday, Sept. 18, as we begin a new study. Led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 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 women

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 (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