“Fruit of the Spirit: Love“

When we hear that the first fruit of the Spirit is love, we figure that we have that one figured out pretty well. We see ourselves as loving people. But far too often, we see love as merely an emotional state, something that we can fall into and out of without much control on our part. At least, that’s the way the world presents love. But when we look at what love really is, we realize that it’s more than just an emotional reaction. Love is an action, a commitment, something that we see first and foremost in God and His love for us.

Keep Walking: A Devotion

My deepest desire is to do God’s will, but many times I am confused about what that will is for me. I ask God for clarity and direction and then expect an answer to be displayed in lightning bolts across the sky. I wanted the fleece-and-dew kind of answer that Gideon had asked for in Judges 6: 36-40 because I was willing to do whatever it was that God wanted me to do as long as it was clear that it was His plan. My prayers would be repetitions of the same thing again and again: God, show me what You want me to do!

Sometimes discernment comes from paying attention to the movements of God in and around us. He is God with us, who is present in our lives. As Jesus said to His disciples in John 16: 13-15, “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.”

We don’t need lightning-bolt messages written out in the sky. We don’t have to have fleece-and-dew moments for us to follow the paths God leads us down. In Christ, we have the Holy Spirit who guides us into all truth, who shows us the way, confirming His word to us when we need it. It may take some time of walking slowly forward before we are sure of the path, but we are able to go with confidence, knowing that whatever we do, wherever we go, God is going ahead of us and is with us.

Let Your Light SHINE
Fellowship, Serving and Shopping

From Timothy’s SHINE CREW:  Timothy was blessed to be among 8,000 Lutherans in Missouri to serve others this past week. Our time at Hillcrest, hanging with our faith family, was great! It filled our love tank. Not only did we feel useful, but we also appreciated a meaningful experience to meet Timothy members in a different setting, working for a common goal—Letting Our Light Shine for Christ! As a side benefit, there was SHOPPING as well!

We heard form a 19-year-old girl who’s been on her own since age 16. She was rescued from the street through Hillcrest Ministries where she now is self-supportive with life expenses and soon graduating from college. She is just one example of how Hillcrest has helped struggling families pay off over $100,000 in debt, just last year.

Volunteering at Hillcrest for Timothy’s 2022 SHINE outreach event opened our eyes to the amazing ministry that it is. Keep watching! We will offer the opportunity again, and perhaps we can meet up at the Hillcrest Thrift Store in Lee’s Summit to share a time of fellowship, serving, and SHOPPING! See you there!

Senior High Bonfire Call-Up

Senior high youth welcomed incoming 8^th graders at the Call-Up Bonfire last Saturday evening. After braving the elements for an hour or so, they decided to head inside to warm up. Ryan Kuecker led a devotion on our call to love one another.

2022 Live Well Community Fair

Mark your calendar (and invite friends & neighbors) to attend Timothy’s 4^th annual Live Well Community Fair on Sat., June 4, from 10am-2pm at the Wyatt Campus! It is FREE and fun for all ages!

There will be fun activities and helpful information for healthy living. Meet Jessy and Thomas, the Comfort Dogs, and learn about activities for kids and adults at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, plus many resources for seniors. Kids will love to explore a fire engine and ambulance as well as challenge their parents on a 52-foot-long obstacle course. Check out Timothy’s website for details, and don’t forget to grab lunch prepared by a chef selling delicious and healthy food.

Annual Diaper Drive

Timothy’s LWML Elizabeth Circle is organizing the annual Lutherans for Life diaper drive from Mother’s Day through Father’s Day. Donations may be placed in the bins at each campus and will be delivered to Impact Ministries in Blue Springs. Special needs include size 5 & 6 diapers, baby wipes, and feminine hygiene products. Contact Kaye Gray (kgray1024@yahoo.com) with questions. Thanks for your support!

17^th Annual Adam’s Army Blood Drive

Make plans now to roll up your sleeves in memory of someone special, Adam Reed! The 17^th Annual Adam’s Army Blood Drive will be Sunday, June 5, 9am-3m, in the Family Life Center at RD Mize.

Timothy thanks the Reed family for keeping their Adam’s legacy alive by hosting this annual blood drive. The eldest son of Jeff and Mary Reed, Adam was diagnosed with leukemia just before his 13^th birthday, endured 2 ½ years in treatment with two bone marrow transplants and many rounds of chemo & radiation, and entered his eternal heavenly home in May 2005, at the age of 15.

The Timothy family was a huge support to Adam and the Reed family throughout his fight. “Adam’s Army” started as a group of church friends & family who faithfully lifted him in prayer, sent cards, visited, provided meals, organized fundraisers, and performed countless other acts of kindness & support.

After Adam went to heaven, his sister Jenna suggested that the family host a blood drive in his memory since blood and platelet transfusions were so vital during Adam’s treatment. It is a way to remember Adam while helping others in need. The first blood drive was held in May 2006. May God be glorified as we strive to save lives through donating blood!

Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org/group, enter group code: CB3C. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as well. If you are unavailable to donate on June 5, doing so at any Community Blood Center close to that date and specifying Adam’s Army Blood Drive will be credited toward this annual effort. For additional details, contact Nancy Nowiszewski at 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040 or nancyn@timothylutheran.com. Questions concerning medical eligibility should be directed to 1.800.688.0900.  Thank you!

Retirement Reception

The congregation is invited to a retirement reception for TLS kindergarten teacher Laura Vogt on Sun., June 5^th, following the 10am service at Wyatt in the 4 G’s area. Laura has served as the only kindergarten teacher at TLS for the past 21 years! We pray God’s blessings for Laura as she continues to serve her Lord and family!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $79,805.59, as of May 1^st. Thank you!
Adopt-a-NYG Student contributions total $7,458.47, as of May 1^st.  Total youth fundraising totals $17,121.97.
Raise the Roof contributions total $23,100.00, as of May 1^st. Thank you!

Food Donations during May will be delivered to Jesu el Buen in KC. Thanks for your ongoing support!

Legacy Planning Seminars Sat., May 14 or Sat., May 21; 9am-10:15am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; free breakfast at 8:30am. Go to Timothy’s website under Events, call church office (816.228.5300) or email Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com) to register. Please register your attendance to help in planning for the breakfast. Childcare available upon request.

2022 High School & College Graduate Recognition May 29 in worship services; go to Timothy’s website to submit information & photos. Deadline: Mon., May 16. Direct questions to IT Services Doug Fleck (dougf@timothylutheran.com)

Job Opportunity Care Minister at Timothy, 20 hrs/wk; position description on church website (www.timothylutheran.com. Click on Church, then Church Manuals, Reports & Positions. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Retirement Reception Save the date! Nancy Nowiszewski’s retirement reception will be Sun., Aug. 21, at noon in the Family Life Center at RDMize. More details soon!

DivorceCare Current session has ended. Next session starts on September 12^th.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

Pairs & Spares meets May 17, 11:30am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Bring a dish to share & enjoy the fellowship. Guest speaker will be Fritz Barlag as he shares “Vietnam: Going Back!”

Ladies Book Club meets on Thurs., May 19^th at 7pm at the home of Koko Falk, 669 NE Rushbrook Dr
LSMO 64064. Contact Barb Kalbfleisch (barbkalbfleisch9@gmail.com) with questions.

Card Club meets Fri., May 13^th, 6:30pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize, to play 10-Point Pitch.
All adults welcome! Please bring a snack to share and enjoy the fellowship. Contact Pam Church
(pam.church60@gmail.com or 816.289. 8587) with questions.

Prayer Chain Volunteer Care Ministry needs someone to receive and email prayers to those on
Timothy’s Prayer Chain. Basic typing skills & ability to use email are required. If interested, contact
Nancy Nowiszewski, Care Minister, at nancyn@timothylutheran.com.

Resource Health Stride for Life 5K/1 mile Run/Walk Sat., May 14, 8am, Waterfall Park (behind Bass Pro
in Independence); complimentary breakfast following. Register at https://bit.lystrideforlife2022 or on R
ResourceHealthPartners website. Contact Sandy Galvin (sgalvinC@kc.rr.com) with questions.

LUMAA meets on Wed., May 18, St. Matthew Lutheran, LSMO, to celebrate its 90^th anniversary. RSVP
lunch reservations to Lois Domsch by Sunday, May 8^th.. Non-perishable food items for urban Lutheran
food pantries may be placed in the plastic bins at either campus through May 15^th. With schools
dismissing for the summer in just a few weeks, families need food to feed hungry mouths and
appreciate your generous donations. Thanks for your support!

Our Redeemer Lutheran 100-Year Celebration May 15, 711 Benton Ave., KCMO; 9:30am;
contact Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt@gmail.com) or Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com)
with questions.

2022 VBS Save the dates! July 18-22, RD Mize. Theme:  “Monumental Celebrating God’s Greatness”

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “An Overview of the Old Testament”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace
Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) various topics; 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study;
Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Faith & Fire Elijah”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by
various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Matthew 17-28: The Sacrifice of the King”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace
Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Revelation”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led
by Pastor John

Wednesday Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; led by Carrie
Hochgrebe, Becky Blatt, & Ryan Kuecker

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD
Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky Blatt (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current
Book

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

“Bold Witness!”

What do you share without thinking about it? What is it that makes you so excited that you just have to tell everyone about it without really considering whether they want to hear it or not? What fires your passion and gives you life? God calls His people to have that kind of unquenchable passion for Jesus and the new life He gives us through His death and resurrection, the kind of passion that sends the disciples to stand firm on the truth. May we do that as well!

To be Known: A Devotion

How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! Psalm 139: 17-18

It’s mind-blowing to realize that the Savior who died and was raised on Easter morning thinks of us nonstop, knows every single intricate details about us, and yet adores us.

Being known so fully sounds enticing and also a little terrifying. I mean, fully known means all the way. Completely. There’s a good reason that no person can fully know someone else; it’s overwhelming. God is the only one who can know us completely. He doesn’t just see the best, prettiest, and most presentable portions of our selves. God also sees every deep, dark, ugly, secret part, and still He chooses to love us. He knows it all and loves us completely anyway.

Psalm 139 contains many treasures that bring calm and joy to our hearts. Because of the truths it lists, we can be empowered to rest in being known. What a gift!

Confirmation Class of 2022 Timothy Lutheran Ministries

God’s blessings to the 2022 Confirmation Class! These confirmands completed Timothy’s three-year Confirmation ministry and publicly shared their faith stories in worship. We celebrate with them as they boldly confess their faith in Jesus as their Lord and Savior that was spoken for them at their baptism. The Rite of Confirmation will occur THIS SUNDAY, April 24, at the 9:15 worship service at RD Mize. We rejoice with them and their families!
                                                     Addison Lynn Cross
                                                    Siarya Breann Gorrow
                                                    Kamryn Leigh Gray
                                                    Marisa Joanne Gregory
                                                    William Blake Griffel
                                                    Peyton Grey Neal
                                                    Elizabeth Kay Senter
                                                    Olivia Jane Trout
                                                    Sophia Louise Trout

                      Timothy’s SHINE Events

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matt. 5:16

Are you or your family registered yet to participate in Timothy’s SHINE projects at Hillcrest Transitional Housing?

• TOMORROW, April 23^rd:  501 SW Mission Rd., LSMO 64063, 10am-2pm:  Assisting at the housing site (cleaning flower beds, yard work, organizing offices; cleaning supplies & tools provided; bring your own garden gloves; will be prepared for 10-20 volunteers; come & go, as needed)
• Next Saturday, April 30^th: 936 SE 3^rd St., LSMO 64063, 10am – noon AND 2pm-4pm: Preparing items for thrift store

Families are welcome! Volunteers younger than 15 need 1 adult per child/teen. Wear comfortable clothing & prepare for weather conditions if outdoor. If cannot volunteer, Hillcrest appreciates food, clothing, housewares, & monetary donations. If want to volunteer at a different time, contact Robyn Lee at rlee@hillcrestkc.org

Gather your family & friends to share God’s love. SHINE God’s light, serve our community! Register at link below or www.timothylutheran.com/shine. Contact GO Commission Leader Emily Wilson (emilymwilson@gmail.com) with questions.

Calling All Middle School & Senior High Youth

Middle School SUPERSPUD Call-Up Night:  Come hang out as we create our own bizarre superheroes and then see how far they can fly. Join us TONIGHT, April 22, 6-8pm, at RD Mize Campus as we welcome our 5^th graders into the Middle School fold. Pasta dinner, games, devo. It’s going to be good! RSVP:  ryanh@timothylutheran.com. Bring your friends! See you there!

Senior High BONFIRE:  It’s time for our annual 8^th grade call up! Senior High youth are hosting a bonfire at the Wyatt Campus on Sat., April 30^th, 6:30-8:30pm, for all current 8^th graders through seniors. Food, some outdoor games, devo, and a whole lot of fire (weather permitting!)!! Bring your friends! See you there!

Pairs & Spares Welcome Special Guests

Timothy’s Pairs & Spares senior adult ministry welcomed Timothy member & ventriloquist Bev Vratny and her friends Herman & Sally at its monthly potluck meeting this past Tuesday. All senior adults are encouraged to attend this fellowship & Bible study opportunity on the third Tuesday at 11:30am in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

Supporting Welcome Inn Residents

Thank you, Timothy, for once again answering the call for helping Welcome Inn residents with essential items going into the summer months! The GIVE Commission will gratefully accept donations through THIS SUNDAY, April 24, to add to the tremendous amount dropped off so far.

Pictured here are GIVE Commission members Daryl & Becky Fowler, adhering labels with Scripture verses and “Timothy Lutheran Church” to each item.  An example of one of the verses is Phil. 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” We pray your donations go a long way in transforming lives through Christ!

Support for Resource Health

Timothy received a thank-you note this week from Resource Health (formerly Rachel House), an excerpt from which reads in part, “Thank you for your on-going support of Resource Health to share the hope of Christ to men and women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Thank you for your willingness to serve God through your compassion to fight for life of the unborn.”

This organization is also pleased to announce that its STRIDE FOR LIFE event is back! All are invited to participate in a 5K/1mile run/walk on Sat., May 14, at 8am at Waterfall Park (behind Bass Pro in Independence). Complimentary breakfast immediately following. Register at https://bit.ly/strideforlife2022 or on the ResourceHealthPartners website. Contact Sandy Galvin (sgalvin@kc.rr.com) with questions.

Timothy Supports Its Ministries

Due to lingering effects and concerns about COVID, the only actual in-person Lenten Dinner this year was the LWML Ham Dinner on Ash Wednesday, March 2nd. Thank you, LWML, for again offering this opportunity! Proceeds were divided among Missions ($154.08), 2022 Live Well Community Fair ($693.33) and National Youth Gathering fundraising ($693.33).

A huge thank-you goes out to other Timothy groups for organizing free-will offerings for other Wednesdays in Lent for various Timothy ministries!  On March 9^th, the Timmy Boys ministry collected $176.00 for the Children’s Ministry CrossWalk program. On March 16^th, the GIVE Commission collected $101.00 for the 2022 Live Well Community Fair. On March 23^rd, Pairs & Spares ministry collected $652.00 for the Adopt-a-NYG Student fundraiser. On March 30^th, School Ministry collected $66.00 for its Scholarship Fund.

Timothy’s support for all of these efforts totaled $2,535.74! Thank you, Timothy, for your generosity as we support efforts to transform lives through Christ!

Hand Bell Concerts

All are invited to the final hand bell concert of the year for the bell choirs at KC Lutheran High School on Sat., May 7^th. The 8^th annual Ring for Joy! Concert will be held at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1701 NE 96^th St., KCMO, on Thurs., May 5^th, 7pm. The students will perform a variety of sacred and secular music. The hand bell choir from King of Kings Lutheran Church will also perform. Keep calm & ring on!

All are invited to the Concordia Nebraska Show Choir concert at KC Lutheran High School on Sat., May 7^th. The Show Choir is a group of 16 singers that performs contemporary Broadway music and show tunes. If you would like more information or would like to host a student or two, please email Lutheran High Music Director Peter Olson at polson@lhskc.com. Hope to see you at the concert!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $79,560.59, as of April 17^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total  $21,800.00, as of April 17^th. Thank you!
Adopt-a-NYG Student contributions total  $7,458.47, as of April 17^th. Thank you!

Food Donations in April will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Donations in May will be designated for Jesu el Buen in KC.  Thanks for your ongoing support!

Request for Volunteers Are you looking for ways to serve at Timothy? The ushering teams at both campuses need additional volunteers. Contact Gary Storck (garystorck@att.net or 816.234.8553) if you can help at Wyatt; contact Kyle Oelklaus (keo5277@aol.com or 816.769.2452) if you can help at RD Mize. Thank you very much!

Job Opportunity Care Minister, 20 hrs/wk; position description on Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com). Click on Church, then Church Manuals, Reports & Positions. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions.

Job Opportunities TLS full-time kindergarten, 3^rd grade, & 7^th/8^th grade (emphases in math & history) teaching positions for 2022-2023 school year. Contact School Administrator Ken Holland (kenh@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8015) with questions and to apply.

LWML Spring Society Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, April 23^rd, is canceled.

Wonder Full World Women’s Retreat Please note that the location for this April 30^th retreat is in the Fellowship Hall at RD Mize; registration of $25 per lady (includes catered lunch & all materials) is still open but will close on  Mon., April 25; register on the Timothy website or by calling the church office. Don’t miss this trip around the world! Contact Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Legacy Seminars Are you registered to attend yet? Two opportunities: Sat., May 14 or Sat., May 21; 9am-10:15am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Go to Timothy’s website under Events, call church office (816.228.5300) or email Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com) to register. Free, hot breakfast served at 8:30am. Please register your attendance to help in planning for the breakfast. Childcare available upon prior request.

National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5; all are welcome to take time to pray. Timothy’s sanctuary will be open, and the Prayer Room at the back of the lobby will be open from 9am-4:30pm. In addition to a booklet of prayers, a list specific to Timothy and our community will be available for your use.

Service of Installation Timothy is invited to the Service of Installation for Rev. Dr. Craig A. Meissner at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2003 NE Englewood Rd., KCMO 64118, on Sun., May 1, 4pm. A light reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. Please RSVP by April 24^th to the church office at 816.452.9113 or church@holycrosskc.org.

Live Well Community Fair Sat., June 4, 10am-2pm, Wyatt Campus.  More details soon!

Save the Date Annual Adam’s Army Blood Drive, Sun., June 5, RD Mize. More details soon!

Save the Date Retirement Reception for Care Minister Nancy Nowiszewski; Sun., Aug. 21, 2022, noon potluck, Family Life Center, RD Mize. More details soon!

DivorceCare meets Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

GriefShare meets Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

First Quarter 2022 Contribution Statements were emailed yesterday. Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8035) with questions. Thank you for sharing your treasures to transform lives through Christ!

Our Redeemer Lutheran 100-Year Celebration May 15, 711 Benton Ave., KCMO, 9:30am; contact Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt46@gmail.com) or Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com) with questions.
LUMAA 90^th Anniversary Celebration May 18, St. Matthew Lutheran, 700 NE Chipman Rd., LSMO, 9:15am registration. Contact Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt46@gmail.com) or Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com) with questions.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “An Overview of the Old Testament”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) various topics; 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Faith & Fire Elijah”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Matthew 17-28: The Sacrifice of the King”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Revelation”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Wednesday Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; led by Carrie Hochgrebe, Becky Blatt, & Ryan Kuecker

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky Blatt (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book

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

“Expectations Meet Reality”

As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, many of the pilgrims there for Passover were expecting a warrior king, an action hero who would take the fight to the Romans and kick them out of their land. But instead, they received a humble king who came to die to save us. We need that reminder that sometimes, our expectations need to meet God’s reality so we can be delightfully surprised by His extravagant grace.

A Life That Stands No Matter the Storms:  A Devotion

The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. Psalm 103:8

The moment the phone rang, and I saw the number, my stomach dropped, and my heart jumped into my throat as I remembered the meeting I had set. I was mortified and full of shame. I answered the call and, in a rush, told her that I’d forgotten and was so, so sorry.

I held my breath as I waited for her response. She wasn’t angry, she understood that sometimes we just mess up, and she offered me another chance by rescheduling. As I hung up the phone, overcome by adrenaline, I sat on my stairs, forgiven and free, with a second chance to move forward.

Obviously, most of us will make bigger mistakes than missing a meeting. But whether we’re facing sins great or small, every single one of us has sinned. We’ve all fallen short of the holy, unblemished glory of God. And only Jesus can pay the price for our crimes.

Only Jesus can—and only Jesus does. He stands in the gap between the reality of our mistakes and the perfection of God, reaching across the canyon we’ve created to pull us back into relationship with our heavenly Father. Forgiven and Free!

Please Join Us for Holy Week and Easter Services

Palm Sunday, April 10: 8am & 9:15am, RD Mize; 10am, Wyatt
Maundy Thursday (with Holy Communion), April 14:  5:30pm, RD Mize
Good Friday, April 15:  5:30pm, Wyatt
Easter Sunday, April 17:  7am (with Holy Communion) & 9:15am, RD Mize
10am, Wyatt

Timothy Welcomes New Members

Welcome, new members!  The following were officially welcomed into the Timothy family at the Wyatt service last Sunday:  Natalie and Sutton Bolles; Jacob Davis; John & Clancy Heisel, Maddie, Lilly, Kenley, Jace, & Charlie; Ken & Deloris Kessinger; Robert Long; Joe & Lesley Matthews; Chris & Sarah Seigel, Harold, Lila, & Mya; Willis & Linda Staller; and Logan & Samantha Wesley, Arthur & Woodrow.

We welcome you and invite you to joyfully join our journey in transforming lives through Christ! There are many opportunities to involve yourselves in Timothy’s ministries. God’s blessings as you discover more about them and how you can participate.

Hillcrest Transitional Housing Update

Timothy has a new resident in its Hillcrest apartment! LaMecca Butler is very excited to be part of the Hillcrest community. Originally from upstate New York, she moved to West Memphis for a short while and then to the KC area a couple years ago. She is a mom but currently does not have custody of her 2 children. She is working hard to reunite with her kids as well as working through domestic issues. She sees Hillcrest as her opportunity to get her life back on track. She even told a family member about Hillcrest, who is also now part of the community.

LaMecca knows that our Timothy family is here for her and that she is in our prayers. Please feel free to reach out to LaMecca with a card or note that can be mailed to the office at Hillcrest Transitional Housing, 501 SW Mission Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063—Attn: LaMecca Butler. Thank you for keeping LaMecca in your prayers.

Timothy Participating in MO District Statewide Servant Event

April 23 & 30, 2022

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”  Matthew 5:16
Let’s SHINE God’s light in our community! Timothy’s leadership is eager to promote and participate in the annual MO District statewide outreach Shine event later this month. Through planning by the GO Commission, Timothy is partnering with Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Lee’s Summit on two Saturdays:

• April 23, 501 SW Mission Rd., LSMO 64063, 10am-2pm  —  Assisting at the housing site (cleaning flower beds, yard work, organizing offices; cleaning supplies & tools supplied; bring your own garden gloves; will be prepared for 10-20 volunteers; come & go, as needed)
• April 30, 936 SE 3^rd St., LSMO 64063, 10am-noon AND  1-3pm  —  Preparing items for thrift store

Families are welcome! Volunteers younger than 15 need 1 adult per child/teen. Wear comfortable clothing & prepare for weather conditions if outdoors. If cannot volunteer, Hillcrest appreciates food, clothing, housewares, & monetary donations. If want to volunteer at a different time, contact Robyn Lee at rlee@hillcrestkc.org.

Gather your family and friends to share God’s love, SHINE God’s light, serve our community! Register at www.timothylutheran.com/shine. Contact GO Commission Leader Emily Wilson (emilymwilson@gmail.com) with questions.

Thrivent Choice Dollars Update

Thank you, Timothy Thrivent members, for choosing our church to receive your Thrivent Choice Dollars designations over the past 15 months.  As noted below, the 2022 designations to date have already surpassed the designations for all of 2021. To God be all glory and praise!

Legacy:  Family, Church and Charity

Do you like to receive an invitation every other month to attend a free dinner and endure pressure to sign up with a financial planner? If that is you, the upcoming Legacy: Family, Church and Charity breakfast seminar is NOT for you.

Timothy’s Executive Board is sponsoring two identical educational seminars about ways to be more efficient in donating money to your favorite charity, save tax dollars, and maximize your donations to charitable organizations. Leadership prays that you keep Timothy Lutheran Ministries in your plans as one of your charitable organizations.

Generic information will be shared by Thrivent Financial local representative Paul Hawkins. The techniques are not unique to Thrivent products but instead can be used by anyone and any financial planning professional. This seminar will be a high-level presentation,  not a pressure sales meeting and no mention of Thrivent products. If you are already connected with a financial planner, that is perfect. Thrivent is providing these seminars as a favor to Timothy and will not pressure attendees to join Thrivent. Members who wish to discuss personal situations further may set up appointments to do so, but that is not the objective for these seminars. Timothy members who are financial advisers and planners are welcome to provide materials for distribution to seminar attendees. Please contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) to take advantage of that opportunity.

The details:

• Where:  Fellowship Hall, RD Mize
• When:  Sat., May 14 or Sat., May 21 at 9-10:15am each day
• RSVP:  Call church office (816.228.5300) or email Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com)
• RSVP is important to plan for hot breakfast, provided by Thrivent

2022 First Fruits contributions total $78,315.59, as of April 3^rd. Thank you!

Raise the Roof contributions total $21,500.00, as of April 3^rd. Thank you!

Adopt-a-NYG Student (Pi fundraiser) contributions total $7,458.47, as of April 3^rd.  Total contributions to youth fundraising equals $16,873.97. Thank you!

Worship Attendance You can now record your worship attendance by scanning the QR code on the Sunday bulletin or text the word “attend” to 816.323.3630. This reminder will be on the Sunday bulletin each week.  You can also use the church app or complete the printed attendance card/slip. Thank you for recording your attendance each week!

Card Club is reviving! All adults are invited to play 10-Point Pitch on the second Friday each month, 6:30pm, in the Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Bring a snack to share. All levels of experience are welcome. Enjoy the fellowship! First gathering is TONIGHT, April 8, so come even though short notice, or see you next month, May 13^th. Contact Pam Church (pam.church60@gmail.com or 816.289.8587) with questions.

Easter Egg-stravaganza TOMORROW, April 9, 2-4pm, Wyatt (outdoors, weather permitting); rain date April 10 after worship service; enjoy FREE family games, crafts & traditional egg hunt starting at 3pm; Rolling in the Dough KC available to purchase sweet treats from 2-3pm. Contact Allison Spencer (816.695.0090) if you can volunteer to help.

LWML MO District South Zone Spring Rally TOMORROW, April 9, Messiah Lutheran in Independence; theme: “LUMA Live”; registration 9am, opening 9:30am; cost $5 which includes lunch; program: Kelsha James, LUMA Community Outreach Coordinator. Gifts from the heart: laundry soap/pods, cleaning supplies, sponges, & baby wipes for LUMA Community Closet. Monetary donations also accepted, payable to LWML MO District KC South Zone. Childcare available upon request. RSVP to Carol Haesemeier (816.478.1659 or hhaesemeier@sbcglobal.net).

Pairs & Spares Tuesday, April 19, 11:30am, Family Life Center; entertainment by Timothy’s own ventriloquist, Bev Vratny. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy the fellowship. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@ gmail.com) with questions.

LWML Spring Society Meeting Ladies, you are invited on Sat., April 23, 9-11am, for brunch and inspirational author, Karen Averitt. A KC-area native and daughter of a Lutheran pastor, Karen has authored I Don’t Want to Have the Prayer. A short meeting will follow (optional for guests). It’s sure to be an enjoyable morning. Bring a friend! Call LWML Society President Susan Ready (816.229.7688) for more details.

Women of Hope Spring Retreat Sat., April 30, 9am-4pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. All women & friends welcome to take a trip around God’s Wonder Full World; $25 per lady which includes a catered lunch and all materials. This travel-themed retreat will be filled with laughter, Bible study, & reflection. Please register by April 25 on Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com) under the Events tab.

Ladies Book Club meets again on Thursday, April 24, 7pm, at home of Barb Kalbfleisch. Not too late to join in! Contact Barb at barbkalbfleisch9@gmail.com with questions.

Food Donations in April will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Current non-perishable needs include ketchup, mustard, mayo or salad dressing, BBQ sauce, salad dressings, crunchy peanut butter, coffee, Hamburger Helper meals, boxed juices, canned fruit, cereal, spaghetti/sauce, soup/crackers & kids’ snacks. Perishable items include (may be brought to church during business hours) butter, margarine, eggs, half-gallon cartons/jugs of milk, sliced cheese & lunch meats. Other needs are toothpaste, paper towels, Kleenex, baggies of all sizes, laundry soap & fabric softener.

Reaching Out to Welcome Inn Residents GIVE Commission appreciates your help with donating essential items for Welcome Inn residents going into the summer months. Special needs include toilet paper, cleaning supplies, paper plates, plastic silverware, canned fruits & vegetables, cereal, & toaster pastries. Bins at both campuses for drop-off until April 24. Thank you!

Job Opportunity Care Minister, 20 hrs/wk; position description on church website (click on Church, then Church Manuals, Reports & Positions); contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions or to apply; deadline to apply May 15, 2022.

Job Opportunities TLS full-time kindergarten, 3^rd grade, & 7^th/8^th grade (emphases in math & history) teaching positons for 2022-2023 school year. Contact Ken Holland (kenh@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8015) with questions and to apply.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Individual/family to assist once a month with RD Mize Donut & Bagel Ministry. Contact Viv Bradshaw (vivbradshaw@timothylutheran.com or 816.229. 0397) with questions.
• Able-bodied individuals to assist with changing seasonal banners in sanctuary. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions.

Financial Information available at Information Centers. 2022 first quarter contribution statements will be emailed week of April 18 to check for accuracy of records.

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

Church Office will be closed Good Friday, April 15. TLS will not be in session April 14 through April 18.

LUMAA 90^th Anniversary Celebration May 18, 9:15am registration, St. Matthew Lutheran, 700 NE Chipman Rd., LSMO. Contact Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt46@gmail.com) or Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com) with questions.

Our Redeemer Lutheran 100-Year-Celebration 711 Benton Ave., KCMO, Sunday, May 15, 9:30am; contact Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt46@gmail.com) or Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com) with questions.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “An Overview of the Old Testament”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302); led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) various topics; 6:30pm fellowship, 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Faith & Fire Elijah”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Matthew 17-28: The Sacrifice of the King”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Revelation”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Wednesday Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; led by Carrie Hochgrebe, Becky Blatt, & Ryan Kuecker

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study. 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky Blatt (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book; not meeting on April 14

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

“A Second-Chance Harvest”

In the Bible, we often see fruit trees being used for metaphors for living out our faith. Does our living produce good fruit or doesn’t it? Far too often, we’re like the fig tree in today’s parable. God hopes we will produce good fruit in keeping with our faith, but far too often, we don’t. But thankfully, He is a God of second, third, fourth, fifth chances. He feeds our faith through Word and Sacrament and gives us time to live out our faith. May we produce a harvest in keeping with His hopes and expectations!

Create in Me a Heart of Hope:  A Devotion

Nobody calls in the middle of the night with good news. My normally innocent ringtone turned ominous the moment it breaks the silence. My friend apologized for calling in the middle of the night, and while I could identify with parts of her story, I’d never walked in her exact shoes. Holding my phone with one hand, I silently asked the One who has the answers.

What does she do now, God? How can I help her?

That was when my friend asked me a different question. She asked me if it would all work out. And, finally, I had something I could hold on to and then offer back to her. Yes! I told her. Eventually, everything would work out. Because God promises in Romans 8:28, “All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” Someday, I assured her, she would realize that she has healed, grown, moved on enough to feel okay again. In that moment, we both felt a glimmer of hope, and it was enough.

God is with the brokenhearted. He will never leave us. Never. He will fight for us, and He will win. Without hope, we are lost. With hope, we can withstand the storm and keep pressing forward. We can face every middle-of-the-night phone call and every circumstance that knocks the wind right out of us. With hope, the hope we find in the promise of Jesus, we know someday is coming.

Lenten & Holy Week Updates

Wednesday Services: March 23, 30, & April 6 at 5:30pm, RD Mize

Wednesday Non-Dinner Free-Will Offering Opportunities:

• March 23—Pairs & Spares for National Youth Gathering fundraising
• March 30—School Ministry for TLS Scholarship Fund
• April 6—OPEN (contact Diane Mayfield dianem@timothylutheran.com to reserve)

NOTE:  These free-will offering opportunities will also be available in RD Mize lobby on the Sunday following the designated Wednesday services. Thanks for your support of these ministries.

Maundy Thursday, April 14:  Service with Holy Communion, 5:30pm, RD Mize
Good Friday, April 15:  5:30pm, Wyatt
Easter Sunday, April 17:  7am (with Holy Communion) & 9:15am (no 8am service), RD Mize; 10am, Wyatt

Celebration Chorus will sing at Wyatt on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Sanctuary Choir will sing at RD Mize THIS SUNDAY (March 20), Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday. The combined choirs will sing on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Timothy’s Tithe Organizations Appreciate Support

Thank you, Timothy, for continuing to support the mission field through your general contributions each week. 10% of general contributions is faithfully and regularly apportioned to those organizations on Timothy’s tithe list. Below are recent acknowledgements and thank-you(s) from a couple of those organizations:

• From Lutherans for Life:  “Please receive our gratitude for your recent gift of $167.32. Your fellowship and encouragement affirm that life issues involve real people, precious treasures, and not simply political controversy or personal choice.”
• Hillcrest Transitional Housing: For more than 40 years, Hillcrest has helped families get back on their feet. Your recent gift of $836.62 helps to enable us to provide homeless individuals, families, and youth with the skills and tools they need to lead self-sufficient lives and to leave behind the cycle of homelessness forever.”

Timothy’s Tithe Organizations Appreciate Support

Thank you, Timothy, for your special committed support of sponsoring a Hillcrest apartment in Lee’s Summit. Dan Sbisa reports that the most current residents in Timothy’s apartment, April & her son Hunter, graduated from the Hillcrest program last Sunday, March 13. At the graduation, April shared her story and how Hillcrest turned her life around. Praise be to God! Continue to keep April & Hunter in your prayers as they continue to grow and now live in their own home.

The Hillcrest personnel shared that information about new residents in Timothy’s apartment should be available within a few days. Stay tuned! And don’t stop praying!

Timothy’s Food Donations Always Appreciated

Timothy’s ongoing, monthly food collections may be “routine,” “just what we do,” but please know that community groups receiving those donations on a rotating basis ALWAYS are very grateful. Last week, Gary Flandermeyer delivered a truckload full of non-perishables to Jesu el Buen parish in KCMO.  Pastor Frank Eberhart and his staff were sincerely overwhelmed once again to benefit from your generosity. Thank you very much!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $64,915.59, as of March 13^th. Thank you very much!

Raise the Roof contributions total $20,250, as of March 13^th. Thank you very much!

Adopt-a-NYG Student (Pi Fundraiser) contributions total $5743.14, as of March 13^th. Thank you very much!

“Thank you, Timothy, for helping us in our time of need. You are a blessing and your ministry helps make the world a brighter place every day. The family of Charles Osborne”

Prayers Requested for Phyllis Embree who will have surgery on Tuesday, March 22^nd.

Food donations in March will be delivered to BS Community Services League. Your ongoing support is always appreciated.

JourneyMen Take the Lead Event—Wise Guys THIS TUESDAY, March 22, 6:30-8:30pm, Family Life Center, RD Mize. All guys 15 & older welcome to hear Garrett Stutz, a 7’1” professional basketball player, share his faith story and enjoy smoked pulled pork. Join us as we get on the journey of digging into God’s Word. Contact Pastor Rod (rodl@timothylutheran.com) with questions. Please register at https://timothylutheran.com/take-the-lead/

TLS Trivia Night “A Night at the Movies” Friday, March 25, Wyatt Auditorium, doors open at 6pm, $20 per person or $150 table of 8; concessions, raffles, & more! Childcare available. Proceeds benefit TLS Scholarship Fund. Purchase tickets at https://timothylutheran.school.com/trivia-night/ or at table in each lobby on March 20.

Lutheran High School—KC Home Music Tour Concert Fri., March 25, 7pm, 12411 Wornall Rd, KCMO 64145. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to enjoy both sacred & secular pieces performed by the vocal choir, concert band, and hand bell choir at Lutheran High.

Spring Craft & Vendor Fair Do you like to shop? Make plans to attend this National Youth Gathering fundraiser on Sat., Apr. 2, from 8am-2pm at the Wyatt Auditorium. Free admission. More than 35 vendors & crafters will fill the auditorium with a wide variety of goods. Mark your calendars!

Thrivent Choice Dollars If you desire to allocate your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Timothy, please do so by March 31 deadline. Go to your account at Thrivent. Com or contact your Thrivent representative if you have questions. Thank you very much!

Easter Eggstravaganza Sat., April 9, 2-4pm, Wyatt (outdoors, weather permitting); rain date, April 10 after worship service; enjoy FREE family games, crafts, & traditional egg hunt starting at 3pm; Rolling in the Dough KC food truck available to purchase sweet treats from 2-3pm; donations of individually-wrapped candy to fit inside plastic eggs and prize-table goodies (full-size candy bars, small toys, small stuffed animals, etc) welcomed; drop off at either campus in plastic bins in lobby; contact Allison Spencer (816.695.0090) if you can volunteer time to help.

Caring for God’s House Volunteers needed for cleaning sanctuary and lobby at RD Mize on Sat., March 26, 8:30am-12:30pm. Can you donate some time that morning? Contact Viv Bradshaw (816.229.0397) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions! Thank you!

Skating Party All children & students invited! Bring friends! Sat., March 26, 4:30-6:30pm; $5 per skater, Rink Ratz, BS. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

LWML MO District South Zone Spring Rally Sat., April 9, Messiah Lutheran, Independence; Theme: “LUMA Live”; registration 9am; opening devotion 9:30am; cost $5 which includes lunch; Program: Kelsha James, LUMA Community Outreach Coordinator. Gifts from the heart: laundry soap/pods, cleaning supplies, sponges, & baby wipes for LUMA Community Closet. Monetary donations also accepted, payable to LWML MO District KC South Zone. Childcare available upon prior request. RSVP to Carol Haesemeier (816.478.1659 or hhaesemeier@sbcglobal.net) by March 29.

Reaching Out to Welcome Inn Residents GIVE Commission appreciates your help with donating essential items for the Welcome Inn residents going into the summer months. Especially appreciated are toilet paper, cleaning supplies, paper plates, plastic silverware, canned fruits & vegetables, cereal, and toaster pastries. Bins at both campuses are available for drop off until April 24. Thank you very much!

Women of Hope Spring Retreat All women & friends are welcome to take a trip around God’s Wonder Full World on Sat., April 30, 9am-4pm at Wyatt Campus. Cost is $25 per lady which includes lunch & materials. It will be a travel-themed retreat filled with laughter, Bible study, and reflection. Don’t relay—register now by contacting Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com).

Altar/Stage Flowers If you would like to provide flowers for the altar at RD Mize or stage at Wyatt, please call the church office or sign the “flower chart” posted on bulletin board in Rd Mize lobby hallway. Cost is $35.00. Thank you!

Ladies Book Club rescheduled its first meeting for March 24 at 7pm (due to inclement weather on March 10) at the home of Barb Kalbfleisch. Contact Barb (barbkalbfleisch9@gmail.com) if you have questions. It’s not too late to join the group!

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

Job Opportunities Timothy Lutheran School has the following teaching positions available for the 2022-2023 school year.  If you are interested or know someone who would like to apply please contact Ken Holland at Kenh@timothylutheran.com for more information.

Kindergarten, Third Grade and Seventh & Eighth Grade Combo – Emphasis in Math and History

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “An Overview of the Old Testament”; 10:30-11:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) Various topics; 6:30pm fellowship, 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Faith & Fire Elijah”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Matthew 17-28: The Sacrifice of the King”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Revelation”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Wednesday Discovery Class 6:30-7:30pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Pastor Rod

Wednesday Cross Walk Pre-school through 5^th grade; 6:30-8pm, begins in Fellowship Hall, RD Mize

Wednesday Confirmation 6^th-8^th grades’6:30-8pm, begins in Room 501, RD Mize

Wednesday Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; led by Carrie Hochgrebe, Becky Blatt, & Ryan Kuecker

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky Blatt (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book

Thursday Evening JourneyMen Bible Study “Passionate Pursuit of God”; 6:30-7:30pm, through March 31, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; followed by fellowship at Applebee’s; led by Pastor Rod

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

Confess & Believe

In Romans, Paul calls on Christians to “confess and believe.” But what does that mean? It seems so easy, but the problem that we often get caught in is that we only do this halfway. We kind of confess through our words and actions that we belong to God. Our faith is anemic and weak and doesn’t stand up to trials. But thanks be to God, He is the one who gives us saving faith and enables us to confess through word and action that we belong to Him!

We Are Many but One Humanity: A Devotion

This morning, Good Morning America shared that Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president and the man now seen around the world as the face of brave resistance against Russian aggression, had voice Paddington Bear in Ukranian version of the hit 2014 animated film. What does that do to his image, man and Paddington Bear? It is hard to align the two images.

Sometimes, I feel divided, too: the woman walking around in this world, dealing with the challenges of drivers cutting me off and too many obligations with the woman of faith reflecting God to the world.

In Romans 12, Paul reminds us to avoid aligning with ideas and practices that are not a reflection of God. He wrote, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12: 2 NIV). Paul encourages us to renew our minds so that we can align with God’s will—to see as God sees. In that same chapter, he illustrates how we are parts of one body, though we are individuals—“each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12: 5). Paul then implies, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves” (Romans 12: 10).

As our minds are renewed, a glorious vision for humanity is restored. I am encouraged that the world is
filled with one human race, with one goal to be transformed and to illuminate the world with God’s love.

Lenten & Holy Week Reminders

Lenten Services:  March 9, 16, 23, 30, & April 6:  Service at 5:30pm, RD Mize
Maundy Thursday, April 14:  Service with Holy Communion at 5:30pm, RD Mize
Good Friday, April 15:  Service with Holy Communion at 5:30pm, Wyatt
Easter Sunday Services:  7am (with Holy Communion) & 9:15am, RD Mize (no 8am service); 10am Wyatt

In addition to the combined choir participating in the Ash Wednesday services this week, we look forward to the Wyatt choir singing in worship on March 13, Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday.  The sanctuary choir will sing in worship on March 20, Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday. The combined choirs will also enhance worship on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Lenten Non-Dinner Free-Will Offering opportunities:

• March 9: Timmy Boys for Cross Walk program in Children’s Ministry
• March 16:  Give Commission for 2022 Live Well Community Fair
• March 23:  Pairs & Spares for National Youth Gathering fundraising
• March 30:  School Ministry for TLS Scholarship Fund
• April 6:  OPEN (contact Diane Mayfield at dianem@timothylutheran.com to reserve)

NOTE:  These various free-will opportunities will also be available in RD Mize lobby on the Sunday after the designated Wednesday services.

Timothy Lutheran School 2022-2023 Enrollment Update

During the month of February, returning students enrolled for 2022-2023. With enrollment opening to the public on March 1, TLS already has 103 enrolled for next year. Kindergarten and first grade are full at 15 students each. Fifth & sixth grades also currently sit at 15 students but accepting more for those grades due to additional room in the proposed leased trailer. Two pre-school classrooms are full with a third close to full. If enrollment warrants, a fourth classroom will open. Praise be to God!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $57,245.59, as of Feb. 27^th! Thank you!  Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Your support is very much appreciated as we continue to reach the First Fruits goal of $200,000 in 2022.

Raise the Roof contributions total $20,000, as of Feb. 27^th! Thank you! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Your support is very much appreciated!

Adopt-a-NYG Student contributions total $4,185.39, as of Feb. 27^th! Thank you! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!  The youth “pie targets” now number 4, but including more youth (and pastoral/other adults) targets requires more participation. Thanks for your help!

Middle School Youth Escape Room Event Friday, March 11, 6:30-8pm, Youth Room, RD Mize. Bring friends! Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Pairs & Spares Tues., March 15, 11:30am potluck, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Guest speaker: Hunting in Africa by Roland West. Please join us! Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

Skate Party All children & students invited! Bring friends! Sat., March 26, 4:30-6:30pm, $5 per skater, Rink Ratz, BS. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Next Generation Update Civil engineer reports that the public utilities at Wyatt are scheduled to be marked/located this Friday, Mar. 4, followed by survey crew on site Monday, Mar. 7, or Tuesday, Mar. 8, depending upon completion of utility markings.

LUMAA invites Timothy members to its March 16 meeting at St. Stephen Lutheran in Liberty, MO; Program: Nita Williams from Dream House in KCMO; ingathering: cash donations for VBS, may be dropped off at church office or mailed to Lois Domsch at 3349 S. Scott Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Contact Lois at lois@domsch.com with questions.

Girls on the Run Assistant coaches needed for spring session (late March – May); practices at Tuesdays (4:30-6pm) and Sundays (3:30-5pm). Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8035 or 816. 213.8237) with questions.

Altar/Stage Flowers If you would like to donate flowers for the altar at RD Mize or stage at Wyatt, pleases call the church office or sing the “flower chart” posted on bulletin board in RD Mize lobby hallway. Cost is $35.00. Thank you!

Job Opportunity Children & Middle School Ministry Coordinator, part-time (20 hrs/wk); job description on church website under Church, then Church Manuals, Reports & Positions; deadline to apply March 11, 2022; contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Donut & Bagel Ministry in Family Life Center at RD Mize is open from 8:45am-10:30am on Sundays for fellowship. Thanks for stopping by!

Sanctuary Choir welcomes additional members to enhance Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter services. Weekly practices are 7-8pm on Wednesdays in the sanctuary. Please join us! Contact Miriam Lindemann (miriaml@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

First Communion Class for 5^th-8^th graders and their parent/guardian/mentor starts THIS SUNDAY, March 6, after 10am worship service at Wyatt, through end of March; led by Pastor Ryan. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Food Donations for March will be delivered to BS Community Services League. Thanks for your ongoing support!

Thrivent Choice Dollars If you desire to allocate your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Timothy, the deadline is March 31. Go to your account at Thrivent.com or contact your Thrivent representative if you have questions. A direct link to the giving instructions is https://thrivent.com/making-a-difference/files/26087.pdf. Thank you very much!

Ladies Book Club starts March 10 at 7pm at the home of Barb Kalbfleisch. Will meet bimonthly on second Thursday. First book is The Housekeeper and the Professor. Books available first night; no need to read book prior. Contact Barb at barbkalbfleisch9@gmail.com with questions.

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “An Overview of the Old Testament”; 10:30-11:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) Various topics; 6:30 fellowship, 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Faith & Fire Elijah”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Matthew 17-28: The Sacrifice of the King”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Revelation”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Wednesday Discovery Class 6:30-7:30pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; childcare available upon request; led by Pastor Rod

Wednesday CrossWalk Pre-school through 5^th grade; 6:30-8pm, begins in Fellowship Hall, RD Mize

Wednesday Confirmation 6^th-8^th grades; 6:30-8pm, begins in Room 501, RD Mize

Wednesday Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; led by Carrie Hochgrebe, Becky Blatt, & Ryan Kuecker

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky Blatt (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book

Thursday Evening JourneyMen Bible Study “Passionate Pursuit of God”; 6:30-7:30pm, through March 31, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize, followed by fellowship at Applebee’s; led by Pastor Rod

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