Years ago, I trained for CPR on a practice dummy. It involved putting my mouth to its mouth and breathing into the lungs to raise the chest.  It was a lot harder than I thought. But it was important to know how to use my mouth to bring life.

As Christians, it is important to check in regularly with ourselves regarding how we use our mouths. Kindness is demonstrated through good words. With every breath, we have the opportunity to say words that destroy or words that bring life.

Nobody is perfect. But with how we talk to others, we can show them that the goodness of God is worth discovering and enjoying. We can allow them to have a taste of God’s kindness by how kind we are to them.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29

Kindness is contagious and begins with words. We are not alone; the Holy Spirit will speak through us if we simply breathe words of kindness sharing God’s grace and love.

On Aug.17, Property Board Chair Louie Wilbers and Gary Flandermeyer met with the City of Blue Springs planning and other related city departments to discuss Timothy’s ideas about the storage building at Wyatt. They report this was a good meeting with favorable feedback about the project. Timothy’s next steps include submitting a site admin plan and permit application for their review. Preliminary renderings are included here, with more details available soon. Please keep this part of the Next Generation process in your prayers. Your contributions to fund this project are appreciated, payable to Timothy and designated as “Raise the Roof,” whether by check or on Timothy’s website (click on Give, then Fund). Thank you very much!

Come join the choir, we need some new voices to join our choir family! It’s a great hour of fellowship, laughter, prayer and SINGING! We have a great time working toward a common goal to enhance worship for everyone.

You are invited to join us in choir. Sanctuary Choir will begin on Wednesday, September 6th from 7:00-8:00 in the sanctuary at R.D. Mize Campus. The Contemporary Choir will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 6:30 pm at Wyatt Auditorium. Hope you can be a part of this exciting ministry.

Contact Miriam Lindemann (816.805.7232) or Sandy Sauter (816.550.5450) with questions.

Middle School Youth are invited to a bonfire. Meet us at Wyatt campus Friday, September 8th, for some time to connect, play some games, eat some food, and have some smores around the bonfire.  All kiddos 6th-8th are welcome.  Feel free to bring a friend.  RSVP not necessary but helpful.  Contact Clancy at (816.228.5300 ext. 8047) or access QR Code in graphic.

Timothy thanks the congregation for its prayers and support of ministries during Pastor John’s sabbatical. Pastor Ryan will preach most of the weekends, with Pastors Lieb and Rod assisting in this area as well. Pastor Rod will also lead worship at Wyatt every Sunday throughout the sabbatical as well as assist with Joining Jesus-related ministry, funerals, and  worship announcements & slides. Pastor Lieb will assist with Care Ministry with visits and phone calls. Timothy thanks Jon Kraft for leading the Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall, starting Sept. 5, until Pastor John returns. Please continue to pray for all of Timothy’s servants. Timothy’s leadership thanks the congregation for serving and volunteering as you see a need.

On September 10th, we will start a new sermon series following the five questions of Joining Jesus. To stay intentional and consistent with a mission lifestyle, we also need a little help from our friends during the week. While we support each other by doing “Take-10” during family meals, in existing church groups, or with Jesus-following friends in our neighborhoods, workplaces, or schools, we also invite you to get together and intentionally experience Take-10 together from Tuesday Sept.12 through Tuesday, Oct. 17..

In our gatherings on these Tuesday evenings, we will together discuss the Five Questions for reflection and conversation about how life on mission with Jesus is going and where it can lead the conversations, encouragement, insight, accountability, and practice we need to further develop our skills for Joining Jesus in everyday life.

Mark your calendars and plan to gather TOGETHER for this six-week opportunity as we encourage one another. You can contact Pastor Rod with any questions at RodL@TimothyLutheran.com

All Timothy ladies and friends are invited to share Christ’s love by meeting new friends, reacquainting with “old” friends, and just having fun at several events planned during the next few months. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

• A Women’s Book Club meets monthly (except June, July, August & December) on the third Thursday, 6:30pm, at various locations. The upcoming Sept. 21^st gathering will be at Novel Place, 1001 SW Highway 7 (just west of Price Chopper South), in a community room. Contact Barb Kalbfleisch (816.807.7575) for more info and to join the group.
• Gathering at Stonehaus Winery, 24607 NE Colbern Rd, LSMO, is planned for Thursday, Sept. 28, starting at 5:30pm, relaxing in one of their outdoor areas. Snacks will be available. Contact Diane Mayfield (816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions.
• Our annual prayer emphasis near the start of Advent will be “A Prayer Evening” as it was last year. On Friday, Dec. 1, at 6pm, we’ll gather in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy soups, sandwiches, and Christmas cookies. Guest speaker will be Jennifer Huecker, who will share thoughts based on the books When God Winks and Holy Moments: A Handbook for the Rest of Your Life.” More details soon.

This fall, Timothy’s Children’s Ministry is organizing a Family Fellowship Night called OASIS on the second Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 pm at RD Mize, starting Sept. 13^th. This new program is offered as an alternative to CrossWalk classes so that families can gather together for a free, catered meal from 6-6:30pm in the Family Life Center and then break out into separate education and fellowship activities for both students and parents. Resources will be provided for family devotions at home on the other Wednesdays of each month. Confirmation classes will meet every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8pm, starting Sept. 6^th. Please contact Pastor Ryan (816.228.5300 Ext. 8046) or Clancy Heisel (816.228.5300 Ext. 8047) with questions. RSVP’s are requested to help in planning for the catered meal. Thank you!

Last Sunday afternoon served as a relaxing time for a Southern Gospel Quartet Concert in the sanctuary. Over 100 people were uplifted through the quartet’s talents of singing about our Savior and then enjoyed ice cream and desserts in the Family Life Center. The Senior Adult Ministry and GATHER Commission thank Price Chopper for donating gallons of ice cream and to members who donated brownies and cookies for the ice cream social. To God Be All the Glory!

As the Confirmation ministry starts again on Sept. 6^th, the GROW Commission urges the congregation to keep these students and leaders in your prayers. If you would like to volunteer as a Prayer Pal for one of the 6^th, 7^th, or 8^th graders this year, please contact Mary Low soon.

It’s almost Timmy Burger time! Timothy’s Festival Committee needs volunteers in several areas for maximum success in reaching the community with the love of Jesus through its famous burgers during the Fall Fun Fest in downtown BS from Sept 15-17.To date, signups produced 100 volunteers filling shifts toward the annual goal of 300. We still have openings everywhere. Come join us for some Fun and Fellowship.
Sign up for 1 or more shifts now! Look for tables in each lobby on Sundays or use the QR Code below. Click Here to sign up also. If you have any problems or need further assistance, contact the church office. Grab family, friends, and co-workers to work a shift and get a free burger for each shift worked.
Timmy Burger proceeds go a long way to fund non-budgeted tithes and building repairs & upgrades.