JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

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 YouTube – Sundays 10am
and
Recorded Worship Services at RD Mize
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Not Digging the Plan!“

So we enter into our 3rd week of asking the question…What do you believe about Jesus? We’ve heard some powerful confessions the past 2 weeks. Yet today it’s not about simply who Jesus is but what He has planned that challenges us most.  With Peter we struggle to believe God’s plan is good. So let’s check our heart and consider what God calls us to.

Patience Via Prime

Who loves waiting for something to happen that is out of your control? Answer: Not me.

God designed the Fruit of the Spirit as a complete set of what the Holy Spirit grows in our lives. I’d like to cherry pick the fruits I want, like love, joy, or kindness, off the Fruit of the Spirit tree and leave patience hanging for someone else.

I don’t enjoy being impatient. I want to pray, “God, take as long as You’d like.” However, once I say “Amen,” I usually expect God to deliver an answer via Amazon Prime in two days or less, preferably overnight shipping.

“But those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings like eagles; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.” Isaiah 40:31
This journey of patience is often where we can have the most impact in our Christian lives. If God instantly gave us what we wanted, we might not stop to look around at what other people need.

God knows that our waiting is hard, but don’t jump ahead just because we’re tired of waiting. Perhaps our prayer today could be: “God, while I’m waiting, please use me to make a difference. Work through me, God, for Your glory and my good. Amen.”

Clearing Wyatt Ditch

Have you noticed the cleared ditch at Wyatt? Last Saturday, a determined group of people “attacked” that project with gusto! Many thanks to Louie Wilbers, Don McGhee, Joe Sauter, Alex Fullerton, Jon Brown, Justin Wulff, Doug Spilker, Bob & Sandy Logan, Dave Madden, Tary Krahenbuhl, and Bruce Wands who volunteered their time for this and other outdoor work at Wyatt. To God Be All the Glory!

Backpacks (And Students) Blessed to Be a Blessing


Last Sunday, students in both services were encouraged to be a blessing to others by remembering what their small gift from the church means in this big world of ours. Each student received a penny (“cent”) with an engraved cross as a reminder that each of them is “sent” into the world to be Christ-like in all of their relationships. Many thanks to the GATHER Commission for providing a very colorful, engaging backdrop for photos of students and their backpacks as they start a new school year.

Daddy Sings Bass,  Mama Sings Tenor

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. 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.

Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary


LUMAA will meet on Wednesday, September 20, at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1701 NE 96th St, Kansas City, MO. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the opening service at 9:30 a.m. The speaker, Jenny Couch, will speak on Missions in Guatemala: “As Long As It’s Today”. The Mission of the Month collection is family-sized hygiene products and cleaning supplies. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Sept 17 to Marjorie Geer 816-436-0102 / mgeer1031@hotmail.com or Chris McElroy 816-820-2556 / cmcelroycrni@gmail.com. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend, and all donations for the Mission of the Month collection are appreciated. Thank you!

TOGETHER- JOINING JESUS


A new sermon series following the five questions of Joining Jesus will start on Sept. 10th. 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

Focus on Family Ministry


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. 13th. 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. 6th. 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!

Confirmation Prayer Pals

As the Confirmation ministry starts again on Sept. 6th, 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 6th, 7th, or 8th graders this year, please contact Mary Low soon.

Timmy Burgers Volunteer Sign Ups

Thanks to all who have volunteered for one or more shifts for this year’s Timmy Burger fundraiser! So far, 235 shifts toward a goal of 300 are filled, so only 65 more to fill! There are still openings for all tasks, including setting up the booth on Thursday evening, Sept. 14, and tearing down the booth late Sunday afternoon, Sept. 17. Encourage a friend to work alongside you! Volunteers earn a coupon for a free Timmy burger for each shift worked. Proceeds are designated for a tithe and non-budgeted facility needs.
Click Here to sign up for your preference of jobs & times.  Thank you!

Worship Attendance August 27:  RD Mize 213 , Wyatt 202 

August 27
Weekly General Contributions:  Actual $17,710.00 vs Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions:  Actual  $20.00 vs Budgeted $2,075

Church and School Offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4th, Labor Day.

Pairs & Spares Senior Adult Ministry meets Tuesday, Sept. 19, Family Life Center (FLC) 11:30 am. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Contact Janet Masters (816.916.8956) with questions.

Card Club starts again on September 8 at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come join the fun of playing 10-point pitch on the 2nd Friday, September through May. Please bring a snack to share. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.

Middle School Youth bonfire. Friday, September 8th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Wyatt.  Contact Pastor Ryan (816.228.530 ext. 8046), Clancy at (816.228.5300 ext. 8047) with questions

DivorceCare will start Monday, Sept. 11th, 6:30-8 pm at RD Mize.

GriefShare will start Thursday, Sept. 21st, 6:30-8 pm, at RD Mize.

Donations Requested: Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMAA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tub in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!

Food Donations during the month September are designated for Community Services League.  Always needed are Cereal, pasta, hamburger helper, tuna and other canned meat, boxed potatoes, jello, pudding, fruit snacks, and canned fruit are always needed. Thank you for thinking of those who are less fortunate. Drop off in grocery cart at either campus.

Women of Hope: Women’s Book Club, Thursday, Sept. 21, 6:30 pm at Novel Place (by Price Chopper South). Contact Barb Kalbfleisch (816-807-7575) with questions.Snacks will be available.

Women of Hope Fellowship Thursday, Sept. 28, 5:30 pm, Stonehaus Winery pergola, 24607 NE Colbern Rd, LSMO.. Snacks will be available. Contact Diane Mayfield (816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions.

Nominating Committee Update Many thanks to Ben Ryan (chair), Joe Sauter, and Rick Little who will serve Timothy this fall as the annual Nominating Committee. Between now and October 1, they will assess the number of lay leader positions available beginning Jan. 1, 2024. The congregation will be urged to nominate members (including themselves!) to fill those positions. A proposed slate of lay leaders will be presented to the Voters’ Assembly at its annual meeting on Dec. 3rd. Please keep this process in your prayers.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell. Will resume Sept 10th

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood; No class Sept. 4.

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies. Moving to Tuesday morning September 12, 9 – 11 am. No class Sept.4.

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Book of Philippians”, 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “1st and 2nd Samuel”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; resumes Sept 5; led by Jon Kraft.

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm; Youth room (506). Elevator works if needed. Led by Miriam Lindemann. Resumes September 7.

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

Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The book of 1 Peter| Life by God’s Word”; 8am-9am, RD Mize,  Fellowship Hall; last class on Sept 9.
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