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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus
Worship info on Timothy’s website
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As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Take 10: The King Is Coming”
Throughout human history, God pictured the coming redemptive King through various images of His promise, providence, provision, and protection for His people. We could easily become down and out because of the evil of our world, and quickly give up because of the constant bad news. But hope, peace, joy, and love is the promise of our God for His people. Christ is the King of Glory! The Gospel is our only hope, as the King of glory comes in, with, and through the Gospel, as we were buried with Him in Baptism and raised with Him to a new life!
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Devotion: “The Lie You Need to Kick to the Curb Today”
 During times of trauma, we sometimes feel we are disposable! No one has to actually say those words, but in the upheaval and grieving we can be left with that feeling. During this time of transition at Timothy, there were times I told myself those words: You are disposable! You don’t matter! You are insignificant! As I look around on Sunday at my church family and listen to the message God has for me, I hear a different message. I matter. I am seen. I am valued. I am heard.
When we feel vulnerable, invisible, or forgotten, remember that God not only sees us, but comes alongside us and cares for us. Matthew 6:26 reminds us:
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
When lies try to deplete us, we can ask the One who sees us to remind us of our visibility, our value, and our significance, bringing us back to the truth. Rehearse truth’s song. Turn up the volume. You matter. You are seen. You are valued. You are heard.
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LWML Sunday
 Timothy’s annual observance of LWML Sunday will be celebrated this Sunday at both campuses. This year’s theme of “The King Is Coming” will be shared in the sermon message and at the display tables in the lobbies. Be sure to stop by to learn about LWML and how you can participate in proclaiming its mission of joyfully sharing Christ, supporting missions, and equipping women to honor God by serving.
Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory! (Psalm 24:7–10)
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Staying in the Boat
 I have often wanted to write a devotion about John 21, staying in the boat.
Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards.” John 21:7-8
Our faith, at times, asks us to step out into the water, but sometimes we need to stay in the boat and row to shore. There are those who faithfully serve, making sure the fish can be counted, the miracle is acknowledged, and God’s message can be shared.
We at Timothy have many servant hearts, and one of them is Gayl Calvin. She is stepping down from playing organ
more than 60 years in various congregations. During worship this Sunday, we will take a moment to rejoice at this life of service and her dedication to share His Word through the gift of music for so many years.
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Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary (LUMAA)
The Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, November 15 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 613 South Main, Independence, MO. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the opening service at 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be Lu Ann Ross from Hillcrest Transitional Housing. The Mission of the Month collection is winter necessities for food pantries: men, women and children’s socks, gloves, hats, scarves, new coats, long underwear for men/women and new blankets/quilts (full and queen). Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Nov 12 to Jane Clark 816-616-3383 / jclark2100@att.net. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend and all donations for the Mission of the Month collection are appreciated. Thank you!
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Children’s Fall Harvest Party
 All Timothy children and their friends are invited to a fun Harvest Party TONIGHT from 6-8pm at the Wyatt Campus. They will be treated to pizza, games, prizes, and opportunities to make new friends! Plan to attend!
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Middle School Falloween
Tomorrow, Oct 21, 5:30-8 pm, all middle schoolers and their friends are invited to Falloween at RD Mize Campus. They will be treated to pumpkin carving, dinner, games, and prizes.
Bring your own pumpkin to the Falloween. Plan to attend!
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TLS Christmas Wonderland Shop
Again this year, the TLS Parent-Teacher League (PTL) is organizing a Christmas Wonderland Shop for TLS students to shop for gifts for their parents.
The congregation is invited to support this project by picking a gift tag from a Christmas tree in each lobby from October 18 through November 19.
The unwrapped gift items may be returned to the bin next to the tree before Nov. 19 so that the Christmas Wonderland Shop can be set up for students to shop the week of Dec. 4th. Thank you for your support!
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Christmas Giving Trees
 Now is the time to start thinking of families who may need some extra assistance at Christmas. If you know of an individual or family from our congregation or school who would be a candidate for our Giving Tree ministry, please submit their name(s), address and phone number in a sealed envelope and place in Sandy Gregory’s mailbox in the RD Mize Communication Center or contact her at 816.228.5300 (8042). Deadline to submit names is October 30 for the team to coordinate all necessary steps for a successful 2023 Giving Tree ministry.
A Giving Tree will be displayed at each campus starting Wed., Nov. 22nd, for members to choose tags and return the suggested gifts on Sunday, Dec. 10th, for Timothy’s annual Journey to the Manger. Gifts will be distributed to families suggested by Timothy members, Community Services League, Immanuel Lutheran in KC, and Our Redeemer in KC. Thank you for your generous support in the past. We look forward to this year’s gifts of love.
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Pancake Breakfast
 Everyone in the congregation is invited to a free pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 29, in the lobby before the 10am service. Come early! The normal donuts will also be available. Timothy thanks new members Brad & Kathy Elledge for providing this fellowship opportunity!
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GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
As the holidays approach each year, Timothy’s GriefShare Group offers special help to those who are hurting. The “Surviving the Holidays” session will be Thursday, Nov. 2, 6:30-8pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize, led by Lois Warren and Susan Ready. All who grieve the loss of a loved one at any time in their lives are encouraged to attend and bring family and friends.
The event begins with a 35-minute video that will help you feel understood and encouraged. You will be given a Holiday Survival Guide full of tips on how to navigate the season, including coping with painful emotions, handling social events and traditions, and more.
Contact Sandy Gregory in church office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042) with questions and to request childcare. Register online at: https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/46736
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Surviving the Holidays: DivorceCare
Timothy’s DivorceCare support group invites members and their friends to the annual Surviving the Holidays: DivorceCare session on Monday, Nov. 13, from 6:30-8pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize, led by Kathy Wildschuetz and Christine Shaffer. This session will include practical suggestions and encouragement for managing the holidays after separation or divorce. Topics include What to do with Your Holiday Emotions; Having a Plan; and Tips for Surviving a Social Ev
For more information, contact Sandy Gregory in the church office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) or go to Divorcecare website at divorcecare.org/holidays. You can register online at https://www.divorcecare.org/holidays/events/46737
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Consolidation Update
The contract between Timothy Lutheran Church and Harvest Baptist Church was signed by leadership from both churches last Friday, Oct. 7, 2023. Closing of the sale will occur between Jan. 2 and Jan. 12, 2024.
Please plan to attend the first of two Town Hall Meetings THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 22, immediately following the 10am worship service in the Wyatt Auditorium. Leadership and staff will be available to provide updates regarding worship services, auditorium changes, meeting & storage options, and financial impacts upon consolidation. There will be an opportunity for additional questions or further information regarding questions submitted to date. The second Town Hall will be Dec. 3rd after the 10am service as well.
Questions submitted since last week’s issue of Timothy Connects include:
1. Being involved in early meetings about Wyatt, I am wondering what happened to the original talks of a sanctuary. By “original talks,” current leadership assumes the question refers to time Wyatt was originally built rather than the current phased construction plan in place for expansion. A new sanctuary was in the original plan, and current leadership feels it just changed internally. Over time it was felt the school was a priority, and that’s the direction the congregation supported as Timothy moved forward.
2. Will there really be a traditional service? Yes, a traditional service will be one of two offered each Sunday in the Wyatt Auditorium.
3. What time will the services occur? At its meeting on October 9th, after much discussion the Board of Elected Elders approved a contemporary service starting at 9am and a traditional service starting at 10:30am. This plan will be evaluated during the first few months of 2024 as will all plans regarding consolidation.
4. If some activities are not possible at Wyatt, what is the plan for them? For daytime activities, leadership is in discussions with Pointe of Hope Church on North 7 Highway and possibly another local church. Most evening activities can be accommodated at Wyatt, except GriefShare and DivorceCare (by choice due to confidentiality considerations connected to those ministries) which are also in discussions with Pointe of Hope.
5. What will happen to the beautiful cross presently on the stage at Wyatt? As of now, a decision about this cross has not been made.
6. As the school makes adjustments for one building, I’m curious when Mr. Holland will receive his call as principal of Timothy? We are excited to celebrate with him. When and how can the school begin to plan for Ken’s installation? Who makes the decision? Mr. Holland has completed all colloquy requirements to be a LCMS rostered principal. The current Call Committee and Executive Board will plan the details of asking the congregation to approve a call to Ken as the rostered TLS principal.
The congregation is urged to submit questions to expedite the discussion. Those can be submitted on Timothy’s website by clicking on Church, then Next Generation, or by clicking on submission button on congregational email sent on Monday, Oct. 9, at 10am.
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Men’s Pickleball
All skill levels are invited to JourneyMen’s Pickleball event – beginners welcome, too! Don’t
have a paddle? That’s OK, we have some to share. All guys 14 and older are invited (14-16 need to be with dad, grandpa or mentor). Feel free to invite a friend.
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Worship Attendance October 15: RD Mize 181, Wyatt 191
Oct 15
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $21,052.33 vs Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $45.00 vs Budgeted $2,075
Job Opportunity Full-time (40 hrs/wk) Business Manager; click here for position description; available Jan. 1, 2024; send resume to Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com).
TLS Dinner Night Out Not interested in cooking dinner this coming Monday night? From 4-9m on Monday, Oct. 23, you can visit Vito’s Original Pizza at 110 Highway 7 in Blue Springs to order anything on the menu for dine in, carry out, Door Dash, etc and mention Timothy Lutheran School when you order for 10% of your total sale being donated to the TLS Scholarship Fund.
Graveside Service for former member Eunice Hafemeister tomorrow at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens has changed to 10 am.
3rd Quarter Contributions Statements were emailed yesterday. Please check for accuracy. Contact Chris Krenz (816.228.5300 ext. 8013) with any questions.
LWML KC South Zone Rally Oct 24, at Timothy. Contact Kim Duffy (913.488.7677) with questions
Giant Clothing Giveaway Annual event at St. John LaLande Catholic Church, 805 NW RD Mize Rd; Nov. 13 through Nov. 15, noon to 6pm; open to the community to shop for free clothing; free will donations also accepted.
College Student Ministry Families of Timothy’s college students are encouraged to contact the church office (816.228.5300) with their student’s name and mailing address by tomorrow. The GROW Commission plans to send notes of encouragement and a small gift. Thank you!
Nominating Committee Update The congregation is urged to nominate themselves or other members (18 & older) to serve as Elected Elders or Commission Leaders (GO and GIVE). Please contact Ben Ryan (816.405.9348), Rick Little (816.213.8526), or Joe Sauter (816.516.9060) by October 15 to share your suggestions and to ask questions. Thank you!
Thrivent Choice Dollars Don’t forget to direct your Choice Dollars to organizations and causes you support. Timothy Lutheran Church and Timothy Lutheran School are approved organizations to receive these donations. Your participation in the Thrivent Choice program helps Thrivent Financial distribute these funds effectively. Thank you!
Called Staff Appreciation Month Please keep all of Timothy’s staff in your prayers and extend words of thanksgiving, encouragement, and appreciation as you have opportunity.
Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Jan. 7, 2024, following second service, Wyatt Auditorium.
DivorceCare meets Mondays, 6:30-8 pm at RD Mize, Room 102.
GriefShare Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm, at RD Mize, Fireplace Room.
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 of October are designated for Hillcrest. Always needed are pasta, boxed potatoes, tuna and canned meat, cereal, crackers, cake mix and frosting. Sugar, flour, cooking oil, coffee, tea, salt, pepper and spices are especially appreciated. Thank you, Timothy, for continuing to remember those in need.. Drop off in grocery cart at either campus.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Gospel of Luke”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Book of Philippians”, 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 9-11 am, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “1st and 2nd Samuel”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Jon Kraft
Wednesday Night Sr High; Youth Room(506); 6:30-8 pm; Confirmation; 6:30 -8 pm; Room 501
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm; Youth room (506), led by Miriam Lindemann
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
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Do You Have A Story To Share?
 If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to
Diane Mayfield (click on either) or
Doug Fleck
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During times of trauma, we sometimes feel we are disposable! No one has to actually say those words, but in the upheaval and grieving we can be left with that feeling. During this time of transition at Timothy, there were times I told myself those words: You are disposable! You don’t matter! You are insignificant! As I look around on Sunday at my church family and listen to the message God has for me, I hear a different message. I matter. I am seen. I am valued. I am heard.
Timothy’s annual observance of LWML Sunday will be celebrated this Sunday at both campuses. This year’s theme of “The King Is Coming” will be shared in the sermon message and at the display tables in the lobbies. Be sure to stop by to learn about LWML and how you can participate in proclaiming its mission of joyfully sharing Christ, supporting missions, and equipping women to honor God by serving.
I have often wanted to write a devotion about John 21, staying in the boat.
All Timothy children and their friends are invited to a fun Harvest Party TONIGHT from 6-8pm at the Wyatt Campus. They will be treated to pizza, games, prizes, and opportunities to make new friends! Plan to attend!
Now is the time to start thinking of families who may need some extra assistance at Christmas. If you know of an individual or family from our congregation or school who would be a candidate for our Giving Tree ministry, please submit their name(s), address and phone number in a sealed envelope and place in Sandy Gregory’s mailbox in the RD Mize Communication Center or contact her at 816.228.5300 (8042). Deadline to submit names is October 30 for the team to coordinate all necessary steps for a successful 2023 Giving Tree ministry.
Everyone in the congregation is invited to a free pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 29, in the lobby before the 10am service. Come early! The normal donuts will also be available. Timothy thanks new members Brad & Kathy Elledge for providing this fellowship opportunity!
If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to