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Sunday Contemporary 9:00 am
Sunday Traditional: 10:30 am
301 East Wyatt Road

Holy Communion 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays

Worship info on Timothy’s website

https://timothylutheran.com/worship/

Doctrine Matters

Sure, we hear it all the time, “Just believe in Jesus and you’re good to go!” While faith in Jesus is absolutely essential and necessary, faith is much more. The Bible offers a rich tapestry of truths waiting to be explored. What we believe shapes who we are, so let’s turn to Paul’s letter and discover the fullness of God’s truth together.

Make Space in Your Soul for Hope

Ask anyone from Missouri about “fake spring” and they’ll surely have a story for you about packing away all the coats or planting flowers just to have to back track when the temperature drops and the frost returns. While I’m all for a shortened winter, I think these false-start spring days have something to teach us about the spiritual practice of living expectantly.
We should never mind false-start sunny days. Hope deferred is still hope. We need the small offerings of hope in our lives to remind us that just as there is darkness around us, light is near, too. It’s easy to close our hearts and say hope is too far gone from a season, situation, or person. But it’s the braver choice to have the audacity to believe hope will return to our hearts.
In Mark 9, a man is desperate for relief for his son who is having seizures. He begs Jesus to help his child, and says, “I believe. Help me in my unbelief.” When hope seems lost, maybe the best we can do is get really honest with the One who knows every ache of our heart by praying this prayer: “I hope. Help me in my hopelessness”.
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

Church Matters

Resurrection Sunday is the pinnacle of our faith and the amazing work of Christ on our behalf. But it isn’t the end. As Jesus stepped out of that tomb, He spent the next 40 days preparing His disciples to be the bricklayers for building His church. And then on Pentecost, He entrusted them with His Holy Spirit to carry on the task.

Today, we still take part in this incredible thing called the church. Yet, at times, we forget what it’s all about or what matters within the church. As we continue our transition here at Timothy, we will take time this spring to let the Lord remind us what matters to Him within His church. To do that, we will work our way through the book of 1 Timothy.

1 Timothy is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to a young pastor named Timothy as he navigates the church he has been called to lead. In this letter, Paul reminds both Timothy and the church of some incredibly important things that keep the church grounded in its identity.

Our series will be called “Church Matters.” We are eager to spend April and May studying together some of the things that matter within the church so that we might continue to pursue the calling of God and rejoice that we get to be a part of His church.

Senior Pastor Call Committee

After much prayer and discussion, the Board of Elders has approved the Senior Pastor Call Committee roster to begin the divine call process of following God’s direction to find the man He has already chosen as Timothy’s next Senior Pastor.

While every effort was made to follow MO District President Hagan’s recommendation to keep the committee from seven to nine members, a stronger consideration to provide a broad demographic representation brought the total to ten voting members with four additional members serving as non-voting advisors/consultants.
The voting committee members are Charlie Bock, Charlie Cronkhite, Sam Downs, Mel Falk, Rachel Honig, Tary Krahenbuhl, Kate Kuecker, Diane Mayfield, Rachel Pierce, and Tyler Shaffer. Non-voting committee advisors/consultants are Pastor Ryan, Pastor Rod, Nancy Nowiszewski, and Steve Schild. Circuit Pastor Gary Stolle will assist the committee as a representative from the MO District.

Next steps include an initial meeting of Timothy’s Call Committee within the next two weeks, followed by a meeting with President Hagan. Congregational input will be essential throughout the entire process. Please keep this process and the Call Committee in your prayers as we seek God’s will to be done.

Journeyman Pickleball Is Back

Attention all pickleball enthusiasts! You’re invited to join us for a fun-filled evening of pickleball and fellowship at Grain Valley Community Center. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this event is open to players of all skill levels.
All men 16 years of age and older are invited. No charge. Snacks and beverages provided.

Visit by LBT Pastor Mendedo

Timothy welcomes Pastor Tilahun Mendendo of Lutheran Bible Translators on Sunday, May 5, to preach in both services. Please join us! LBT is one of Timothy’s tithe organizations, and we appreciate his visit to learn more about LBT. On Saturday, May 4, the congregation & friends are also invited to attend a 60^th anniversary celebration for LBT in Oak Grove (see details in graphic). Please note that this event is not a fundraiser. We praise God that Timothy supports LBT in its efforts to translate the Bible into many languages.

Scuba VBS 2024

Get ready to dive into an exciting underwater adventure this summer at Timothy Lutheran Church’s Scuba Vacation Bible School! From July 15th to July 19th, 2024, children of all ages are invited to join us for a week filled with fun, faith, and exploration. https://timothylutheran.com/vbs/ and check Facebook for updates!

Academic Scholarships

Members of Timothy – If your student(s) will attend Timothy Lutheran, Lutheran High, St. Paul High this upcoming school year and in grades 2-16+, please read. Generous donors of Timothy have created possible academic scholarships available through Truman Heartland Community Foundation – www.thcf.org
Please read the qualifications on their website to see if you are eligible.

Betty Wilson Scholarship – High School Students (Lutheran High or St. Paul’s) Timothy Lutheran Church Betty… | Truman Heartland Community Foundation (thcf.org)
Ted Schubkegel Scholarship – Timothy Lutheran Students Timothy Lutheran Church… | Truman Heartland Community Foundation (thcf.org)
Rose Mary Thompson Scholarship – Timothy Lutheran Students Timothy Lutheran Church Rose… | Truman Heartland Community Foundation (thcf.org)
William Gerike Scholarship- College Students. Timothy Lutheran Church… | Truman Heartland Community Foundation (thcf.org)

Deadline is by June 1st. NO EXCEPTIONS – Questions please contact Rachael Cassiday Watkins at THCF at watkins@thcf.org or Christy Yager at 816-820-4730.

Ministry Successes in Action

Worship Attendance April 7 9am 186, 10:30 am 167

April 7, 2024:
(Budgeted Weekly General Contributions: $24,038)
Actual General Contributions: $31,531.60
2024 First Fruits Budgeted Goal: $100,000.00 (1st $12,000 to NYG expenses)
Total to date: $37,977.13

2024 Flower Chart for Sunday worship service is now located at the front desk in the lobby. Arrangements cost $45 each. Thank you!

TLS Principal Commissioning & Installation The congregation is invited to attend the commissioning & installation of newly rostered TLS Principal Ken Holland during the 10:30 service on Sunday, May 12. We praise God for Ken’s service to Timothy in this capacity and pray for many years of blessings for all.

Food Donations Thank you for continuing to support this vital ministry! The grocery cart sits in the lobby just outside the Administrative Offices. Donations for April will be delivered to the Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Your donations are truly transforming lives through Christ.

St. Paul Rummage Sale Saint Paul Lutheran High School’s servants of the Saints will host their Spring Rummage Sale April 17-20. April 17, 6pm-8 pm; April 18, 7am-6 pm; April 19, 8am-6 pm; April 20 8am-noon. This is a great sale to purchase adult and children’s clothing, shoes, toys, home goods, tools, antiques, books, and more at great prices. The sale is located in the Weis Geym Annex at 205 S. Main Street, Concordia, MO.

RESOURCE HEALTH FAMILY FUN FEST! Saturday, April 20, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Evangel Church, 1414 E 103rd Street, Kansas City, MO. Bring your family and friends to enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, petting zoo, food trucks, and more!

LWML MO District KC South Zone 2024 Spring Rally will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Please join us for a Prayer Service “Grace, Mercy, Peace”. The rally will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5901 E 135th St. Grandview, Mo. Gifts from the Heart: Mites for missions(checks payable to LWML MO District KC South Zone). Registration begins at 9 am; opening devotion at 9:30 am. The cost is $5 (including lunch). RSVP to Patti Jordan at 816-809-9087 or email pljordan79@gmail.com by April 12th.

GriefShare Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, Music Room. Sign up on GriefShare website https://www.griefshare.org/groups/180907/registrations/new

DivorceCare Mondays, 6:30-8pm, Library. Sign up on DivorceCare website https://www.divorcecare.org/groups/183166/registrations/new

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Gospel of Luke”; 9-10am, Library; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Music Room; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Gospel of Mark”, 6:30-7:30am, Music Room; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Rediscovering Israel (Cristy McLelland); 9-11 am, Pointe of Hope Library; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study 10-11am, I & II Kings; Pointe of Hope Coffee House; led by Jon Kraft

Wednesday Night Sr High Revolution 6:30-8 Mobile Classroom 4

Wednesday Confirmation 6:30-8 pm, Gym

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book Study 6:30-8pm; Library; led by Miriam Lindemann