Timothy Connects Friday, August 4th 2023

When I went away to college, I truly began to be open to what God was doing in my life. Being raised in a church with my father as my pastor, I knew the right answers, but there came a point when those answers moved from my head to my heart, and I began listening to where God was leading my path. I just knew that God could and would do amazing things because I was listening to Him. But I’m going to be honest – that’s not what happened.

Over the years I learned to diminish my dreams because what if they didn’t come true? If you’re like me, you might have stopped saying, “What if….”  But God puts a path in front of us, and our goal is to not be distracted by everything that wants to divert our attention or change our course.

Proverbs 4:25-27 says, “Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.”

Here’s what you need to know about learning to say “What if…”:

It’s okay to start our “What if…” small. “What if…” questions can feel overwhelming. So don’t start by asking a big “What If..”; Try a smaller one. And it’s okay to dream about something big. Start dreaming those dreams and making those small decisions. Buy the book. Take the class. Talk with your spouse, parent, sibling, or best friend.

We can look for ways to make our lives bigger. To trust God more. We don’t have to downsize who we are. Because God has bigger things in store for us.

Timothy’s Property Board has scheduled a work day to clear the clear the ditch near Highway 7 at the Wyatt Campus for Saturday, August 26, from 8-11am.  Many hands make less work! Please contact Louie Wilbers (816.988.6059) to offer your assistance. It is very much appreciated! Thank you!

Timothy’s Care Ministry is seeking a caring, compassionate individual who has experienced the death of family member or close friend to serve as a co-facilitator for our GriefShare ministry. GriefShare is a 13-week ministry meeting twice each year, spring and fall, on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm. This fall’s session begins on Sept. 21. Contact Care Coordinator Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042) with questions.

Southern Gospel Quartet Concert
Sunday, August 20, 2023   3:30pm   RD Mize
Timothy Lutheran Church
425 R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO
(next to St. Mary’s Hospital)

Free concert…..Ice Cream Social to follow

Buell Stewart (left) is a regular at the fitness center at Vesper Hall.
He and 3 other musicians enjoy providing favorite traditional Southern Gospel music to groups in the area.  The quartet has a wonderful blend of voice and instruments with years of experience behind their presentation.

COME AND ENJOY!  INVITE A FRIEND!

All 6th through 8th graders and their parents are urged to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, August 30, at 6:30pm in the RD Mize sanctuary about Timothy’s upcoming Confirmation ministry. Details and expectations about this ministry will be shared. First class will be Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 6:30-8pm. Please direct all questions to the church office (816.228.5300).

 Serious discussions with Harvest Baptist Church are progressing for the sale of the RD Mize Campus. Within a few days, they will receive the appraisal of their current facility at 901 NW 19^th Street (across the street from Blue Springs High School), at which time they plan to continue discussions with a potential buyer for their property.  Leadership at both Timothy and Harvest Baptist are committed to an efficient purchase process with minimal, if any, assistance from a commercial realtor, beyond the use of an attorney to prepare and review the contract. At the same time, Timothy’s leadership and Real Estate Task Force interviewed four commercial realtors, knowing that process may be necessary if the sale to HBC outside the realm of a commercial realtor does not materialize. Task Force Chair Bill Ekey will present a report to the Executive Board at its meeting on Monday, August 7, seeking approval to work with one of the real estate companies outside the parameters of negotiating with HBC. All the real estate companies understand that negotiations with HBC are separate from their possible association with Timothy. The congregation will be updated as additional details transpire. Please keep this process in your prayers.

Timothy’s LWML thanks the congregation for its tremendous support of the impromptu sale of many nice decorations and LWML clothing last Sunday in the RD Mize lobby. Over $400 was collected as free-will donations for those items, which will support the LWML MO District and International mission grants. Thank you!

This Sunday, worshipers will find additional items from Timothy’s various storage areas on the “Free—Help Yourself” table in the RD Mize lobby.

Timothy’s Stewardship Team has scheduled the second educational session, as, part of the year-long series of relevant financial topics for Timothy members and their guests, for Sunday, August 13th, 11:15am, in the Music Room at Wyatt. A light lunch will be served, and childcare will be available if requested. Please register your attendance for lunch and childcare planning purposes by Monday, August 7th on the Timothy app, Timothy website (www.timothylutheran.com Click on Events) or calling the church office (816.228.5300). 

The topics for this session are “Charitable Remainder Trusts” (another option for making charitable donations) and “The Role of the Executor.” Guest speaker Bunk Farrington from the law firm Humphrey, Farrington, & McClain in Independence will share an informal, hour-long overview of these topics, allowing plenty of time for questions and discussion. As a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Councils (ACTEC), Bunk will gear his presentation to adults of all ages and at all stages of the trust and estate planning process, either for themselves or for loved ones.

Following the presentation by Bunk Farrington, Timothy Stewardship Team member Mel Falk will share a repeat session on Tax-Advantaged Giving, which he presented on May 21st, for anyone who missed the first session.

For questions or additional information, feel free to contact any of the Stewardship Team members (Dave Domsch, Joe Sauter, Mel Falk, Gary Flandermeyer, Doug Spilker, and Doug Hick).

Timothy Ladies and Friends:  Mark your calendars for Saturday,  August 26 at 9AM.
LWML invites you to the Fellowship Hall for a program, breakfast sandwiches, and short meeting.
Guest speaker will be Alan Lubert from Ronald McDonald House. Monetary donations for RMH will be collected.
No reservations required. For more info, call Kim Duffy, 913-488-7677.