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
 “THE WAY”

God’s people often find themselves wandering through wildernesses, both literal and metaphorical. It would be easy for them to get lost out in the desert, especially if they try to strike out on their own. But God is always about making a way for His people. And He especially does that by sending His Son to be the Living Way!

Make It Hard to Be Offended: A Devotion

I have a confession to make. When I overhear conversations and feel like the people I care about are being overlooked, I get upset. It used to be my children, but my circle of care has expanded to the people in my church. I can get upset. A lot . . . like a lot a lot. Lord, forgive me.

I love how it states in Colossians 3: 13: Bear with one another and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” As Christians, we are called to forgive. Every day of our lives, we sin against God, and yet He’s quick to show us mercy and grace. God doesn’t burn us, or cancel us, or shame us. God’s treatment of us is the model for how we are to treat one another.

Christians should be the most forgiving people on the face of this planet because we know best what it means to be forgiven.

Ready for Christmas:  There’s a Song in the Air

I was certainly ready for Thanksgiving this year! How about you? You may have gathered with friends and family, or you may have given thanks on your own. Maybe you baked up pies and mashed potatoes, or perhaps your kitchen and home were quiet this year. One thing I am certain of is that the shift from Thanksgiving to Advent Christmas happened quickly!

A week from Sunday is the Choir’s Christmas Worship, “A Song in the Air.” It’s a great way to begin celebrating and worshiping the Baby Jesus, the Savior, the Promised One. The choir will lead the congregation at the 10am Worship Service on Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Wyatt Campus. We hope you can join us.

Wherever this season finds you, we pray you feel the nearness of God. He loves you, right where you are, just as you are.

Journey to the Manger

THIS SUNDAY, Dec. 11, is the time to bring all gifts (with tags attached) from the Giving Trees to the front of the worship center at each campus as you enter worship, if you have not already brought them to church.  Thank you for your generous, caring hearts!

Celebrate Our Savior’s Birth at Timothy

Make plans to attend any of the following celebrations at Timothy! Bring family and friends!

Dec. 11—Singing by CrossWalk & Faith Roots Students—10am service at Wyatt Auditorium
Dec. 12—TLS Pre-School & Kindergarten Christmas Program—6pm at Wyatt Auditorium.  “Oh, Glorious Night!” It will be a night filled with bells, poetry, song, and lights, along with a special performance from the TLS band, all pointing us toward the most glorious night when Christ was born. Come have your hearts warmed by the message and music of these children of God.
Dec. 14—Advent Service/TLS First-Eighth Grade Christmas Program—6:30pm at Wyatt Auditorium. “Do You Know Him?”  Come hear the students lead us in joy-filled Christmas music & Scripture readings, reminding us that this little child is no ordinary child, but the Christ, the Messiah, the Savior of the world. Come, let us adore Him!
Dec. 18—Combined Adult Choirs “A Song Is in the Air,” 10am service at Wyatt Auditorium
Dec. 24—Christmas Eve Services—4pm at Wyatt Auditorium; 5:30pm, 7:30pm, & 9pm (with Holy Communion) at RD Mize
Dec. 25—Christmas Day Service (With Holy Communion) at RD Mize only. NOTE:  No other Sunday services on Dec. 25 at either campus.
Jan. 1—Normal Services at both campuses (9am at RD Mize; 10am at Wyatt)

TLS Literacy Volunteer Program (“Book Buddies”)

A new, highly successful volunteer program at TLS is off and running! Under the direction of TLS
Interventionist Mary Beth Self, this program pairs an adult with TLS students as an extension of the
Classroom experience. These volunteers may also be seen helping teachers in many other ways, all of which enhance the education of TLS students.

A huge “thank you” to the following volunteers for answering the request to be a Book Buddy or helper:
Sarah Caughey, Lois Domsch, Debbie Johnson, Barb Kalbfleisch, Peggy Kappelman, Diane Knowlton, Mickey Krahenbuhl, Nancy Madden, Diana Pumphrey, Susan Ready, Carol Ready, Joe Sauter, and Lisa Zimmerschied.

The hours you donate each week are greatly appreciated! Thank you!

PTL Santa’s Workshop

The Timothy Lutheran School’s Parent Teacher League (PTL) completed their second quarter fundraiser project this past week; “Santa’s Workshop.” All students, three years old through eighth grade, were given the opportunity to purchase a gift each for his/her mom and dad for Christmas.  Over 350 gifts were donated to the PTL.  Gifts ranged in price from $5.00 – $15.00.  Students were given the opportunity to browse, select and buy the gifts for their parents.  It was my pleasure to see students’ faces light up when they found the perfect gift.  My heart was full as I watched students go through the line, excited to give something special to their parents.  This was the first time the PTL attempted anything like this.  It was a huge success!  Over $2000.00 was raised by the event. The staff and PTL officers extend a heart-felt thank you to everyone who donated.  They also wish to thank the parents who allowed their child(ren) to buy a gift for them. 

PTL Committee Picture, from left to right
Ken Holland – School Administrator
Clancy Hisle – PTL officer
Kate Force – PTL President
Autumn Rayl – Committee Chair

Annual Voters’ Assembly Recap 

The annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting was held last Sunday, Dec. 4, with 83 members signing the
attendance sheets. The meeting was recorded and may be accessed through the following link:
(Voters Meeting) or through the church website under Events. A few hard copies of the documents can be picked up at the RD Mize Information Center. All documents may also be accessed on the church website. Thanks to all who attended!

Following presentations and ensuing discussions, all proposed motions were passed by the Assembly. Thanks for your input and participation! The date for the Special Voters’ Meeting in the first quarter of 2023 will be announced soon.

2022 First Fruits contributions total $102,100.00, as of Dec. 4. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $26,100.00, as of Dec. 4. Thank you!

Thanksgiving Eve Emergency Assistance To date, Timothy’s generosity to fund this special ministry totals $2,005.00. Thank you!

Giving Tuesday Thank you, Timothy, for participating in the 2022 #GivingTuesday opportunity! To date, $6,335.00 has been contributed!

Special Request for Winter Necessities This week, Timothy learned of a special need connected with Messiah Lutheran in Independence. A community of Congolese immigrants worships at Messiah, many of whom have not experienced Midwest cold winters. Some have already expressed concern that they cannot continue to worship at church without warmer clothing. If anyone has coats, sweatshirts, sweatpants, long underwear, gloves, shoes, socks, any type of warm clothing to donate, please contact Esther at 816.254.9405, 9am-2:30pm M-Th. Thank you!

Lutheran High School of KC invites Timothy and friends to its annual Christmas concert THIS SUNDAY, Dec. 11, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 13145 S. Black Bob Rd., Olathe, KS, at 7pm. The Concert Choir, Band, and Handbells will all perform a wonderful selection of Christmas music. Free admission.

Wednesday Evening Education Classes resume on Jan. 4, 2023.

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 fellowship, 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood; no class on Dec. 19;

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies; meets offsite on Dec. 12.

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; no class on Dec. 20 or Dec. 27; resumes Jan.3

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) 9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray