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Sunday, December 31, 10:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday, December 31, 10:00 am, Wyatt Campus
Worship info on Timothy’s website

(w ww .timothylutheran.com/worship / )
Live Stream worship on YouTube – 10 am Wyatt

Recorded RD Mize Worship Service
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Joining Jesus: Remember…“

Today is a hard day for so many of us. We say goodbye to a facility that we have known for so long. It’s a place we feel comfortable in; it’s a place that has meaning to us. Change is a part of life which God’s people experienced in countless different ways throughout the Scriptures. But with all the changes, God always calls His people to gaze back and “remember” all the blessings that He has given, and then He calls us to look forward to the blessings that He has promised ahead.

Devotion: “For When the Storm Just Won’t Let Up”

Panic hit like a freight train. I woke up realizing Christmas is over, and now is the big push to move from RD Mize to Wyatt. This year has been a tsunami, to put it mildly. Every time I think I see a break in the waves, the storm picks up, which would be laughable… if it weren’t so heartbreaking. I know it is God’s plan, but the work and the loss are real as we plan for the Worship of Remembrance this Sunday, December 31, at 10:00 am.

We, as a faith family, know this world is temporary. The dust will settle, the move will happen, and once again we can begin feeling content. Our hope doesn’t lie in the things of this world. One day, every storm will be permanently silenced. One day, chaos will be calmed for good. But for today: We don’t have to hold it together. There is One who is holding us, and He’s familiar with waves. Sometimes Jesus says, “Peace, be still” to the waters that rise, but sometimes, instead, He says those words to our overwhelmed hearts.

Celebration Service

Sunday, December 31:

Celebration Service, 10am with Holy Communion, RD Mize
Contemporary Service, 10am with Holy Communion, Wyatt

The Celebration Service at RD Mize on Sunday, December 31, at 10am will remember the many ways in which God has blessed Timothy at the RD Mize Campus and look forward to the many ways He will bless Timothy in moving forward at Wyatt as one campus. Former Pastors Lieb and Steensma will assist with Scripture readings and Holy Communion. Special music by choirs, handbells, solos & duets will enhance worship as well.

Following the service, the congregation is invited to a light lunch and additional time for fellowship in the Family Life Center.

Expected – Pink Tie Sunday

She was expected, but the plan changed. Now she is a memory. Our perfect little Maddy was expected, and now is a memory that we never want to forget. That is why you might see some pink ties on Sunday, December 31st. Pink ties, pink dresses, maybe even pink socks.

We celebrate PINK TIE SUNDAY the last Sunday of the year. It is a way to remember those little ones called to our heavenly home too soon. They were not with us long, but we longed for them, and on Pink Tie Sunday, we remember those little expectations that were with us for only a short time. Join Pink Tie Sunday if you have felt the loss of a little one through miscarriage, still birth or those who were with us for such a short time by wearing pink. Remembering those expected.

Thanks for joining us! -Pastor Rod and Miriam Lindeman

Generosity Through Charitable Giving

As the year winds down, are you trying to think creatively as a generous charitable donor to move Timothy ministries forward? If you own an IRA, do you still need to meet your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the year? Are you considering a year-end contribution to Timothy or other qualified charity? If you do it the smart way, you will save tax dollars and benefit your church.

The IRS allows you to make contributions directly from your IRA to a charity, and that contribution is NOT income to you, if your trustee writes the check directly to the charity. Your trustee knows how to do it correctly—just ask—and get a real tax break. You can make all contributions this way and save even more next year. Thank you for keeping Timothy in your prayers and plans as you consider these tax-saving opportunities!

Consolidation Update

*** Volunteers to pack Bibles and hymnals from the sanctuary pew racks on Tuesday, January 2, would be appreciated. Please call church office if you can help. Thank you!

*** Volunteers to help move remaining office furniture as well as smaller final items on Tuesday, January 2, would be appreciated. Please call the church office if you can help. Thank you!

Worshipers who mail correspondence or contributions to the RD Mize address should send to Wyatt address, effective January 1, 2024. That address is 301 E Wyatt Road, BSMO 64014. Please also contact any financial institutions who may regularly mail in your contributions. USPS will forward RD Mize – addressed mail to Wyatt address, beginning Jan. 1, 2024, for a short time.

There is a need to store the Festival Committee freezer truck in covered storage until the new storage building is constructed. If you can help, please contact Louie Wilbers (816.988.6059).

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting

The congregation is urged to attend the Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 11:45 am in the Auditorium. A minimum of 40 congregants is required to conduct business.

The agenda includes the following: proposed slate of lay leaders (click here for slate); 2024 proposed operating budget; extending call to Ken Holland as LCMS-rostered principal of TLS; and 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. A review and update about consolidation efforts will also be included.

Please plan to attend! Thank you!

WE ARE CHURCH – Volunteers Are Priceless!

Have you ever thought about serving as an usher either as an individual or a family? Perhaps as a worship assistant on Sunday to serve alongside the pastor, or maybe a front-desk volunteer during the weekdays? You may go to Timothy’s app or website to click on Volunteer or click on this link.
The Elders have scheduled a training session for all current and new worship assistants and ushers wishing to serve in either service moving forward on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. Attendance is strongly encouraged to learn procedures that will impact both services, such as distribution of Holy Communion, collecting offering & attendance cards, and welcoming people to worship.

LERT Training

Have you ever desired to assist victims of national disasters, such as the recent tornadoes in Tennessee? Are you willing to go to such areas but feel ill-equipped? On Saturday, Jan. 27, St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit will host a Disaster Response Training workshop from LERT (Lutheran Emergency Responsive Teams) from 9am-3pm. LERT teams respond to local and national disasters. Once training is completed, you’ll be FEMA-badged and certified to serve in any community hit by a disaster in the United States. Please understand that serving doesn’t mean you are necessarily relegated to manual labor. A portion of the training will identify other ways to serve on the teams. LERT also provides numerous opportunities to serve your neighborhood in need during non-disaster times as well, such a building wheelchair ramps, updating homes for more accessible bathrooms, and much more. If interested in learning more, please visit https://www.lcms-lert.org/need/detail/?need id=869609. Please register by January 10, 2024, if possible. Questions can be directed to Tom Keel (816.213.5665 or twk500@gmail.com).

Worship Attendance December 24: 10 am RD Mize 207
Worship Attendance December 24: 4 pm: Wyatt 357
Worship Attendance December 24: 5:30 pm RD Mize 263
Worship Attendance December 24: 7:30 pm RD Mize 115
Worship Attendance December 24: 9 pm RD Mize 180
Worship Attendance December 25: 10 am RD Mize 102

Dec. 24-25
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $28,600.89 vs Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $2,825.00 vs Budgeted $2,075

New address beginning January 2024: 301 East Wyatt Road, Blue Springs, MO 64014

THANK YOU to Timothy members who donated food items to the lobby grocery carts during this past year. Your donations put food on the table for many Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, and Kansas City.

Volunteer Opportunity Transport members for local errands. Contact church office if available.

OASIS in 2024 Seeking volunteers to help serve catered meal from 6-6:30pm on January 10, April 9, and May 14. Minimal clean-up. Contact Pastor Ryan (816.228.5300 Ext. 8046) or Clancy Heisel (816.228.5300 Ext. 8047) with questions.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Gospel of Luke”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell; No class December 31; Resumes January 7, Library 9am

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood; Next class Jan 15, Music Room

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Gospel of Mark”, 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men; Resume January 2nd, 4G’s

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 9-11 am, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies; No class January 2; Resumes January 9 at Pointe of Hope

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Book of Jonah”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John; No class January 2, or January 9; Resumes January 16 at Pointe of Hope

Wednesday Night Sr High Revolution; 6:30-8 pm, Resumes January 10, mobile classroom
Confirmation; 6:30 -8 pm: Classes resume January 17, mobile classroom

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm; Youth room (506), led by Miriam Lindemann; Resumes January 4, Conference Room

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray; Next class January 6, 4 G’s

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
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.