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December 2022

Timothy Connects Friday, Dec. 30th, 2022

By Doug Fleck|2022-12-29T10:35:32-06:00December 30th, 2022|Timothy Connects|

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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

Worship info on Timothy’s website
(w ww .timothylutheran.com/worship / )
Live Stream worship on Facebook – Sundays 10am
(www.facebook.com/timothylutheran)
Recorded Worship Services
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Who Are You”

One of the most fundamental questions that a person has to answer for himself or herself is whom he or she is. How do you identify yourself, and how do you define that identity? Jesus became one of us so that we would have a solid identity that is grounded in Him.

In Our Lack, He Draws Closer: A Devotion

We got roller skates, for Christmas, for three of our grandchildren. Yes, they tested them out on their hardwood floors. And, yes, there were falls and tears. I watch, as my daughter goes to her children, scoops them into her arms. She draws near to them, as close as she can possibly get. She can never get too close. Her love for them is never too much.

God does the same with us. Like a mother hearing the cry of her child, God came ever close. God—who formed the stars with His hands and sprinkled galaxies we’ll never even know about—allowed His body to grow within the body of a teenage girl, the closest fathomable human condition, bodies tangled and intertwined together.

God drew near, as close as anyone could possibly get. He came to all who lacked. Jesus often seemed to surround Himself with poor and unspectacular people. A teenage girl. A step-dad who wanted to choose divorce. A group of shepherds whose names we never even learn. Their lack was never something to keep Jesus at bay. He can never get too close. His love is never too much.

There is no such thing as too much love, only a lack of it. But here’s the thing: Jesus lacks nothing. And with Him dwelling within us, we don’t lack anything either. When we come to Him with nothing but empty hands and a worn-out heart, He takes our lack and gives us something in return: far more love than we could ever fathom. He pours out His love, lavishing it. In our lack, He comes closer and closer still.

Christmas Greetings from a Missionary

Timothy received the following letter from Barb Rebentisch, one of the missionaries supported by Timothy’s tithe.

Dear partners in the Coming of His Kingdom among the Chinese,

I praise God for you! I pray you are filled with joy as you celebrate the advent of Salvation in the birth of Jesus. I pray you are filled with hope in the anticipation of His return in glory to take us Home with Him.

The above photo is from a Christmas tree at Concordia Middle School several years back. I love the message, because while we were lost, Emmanuel came to us.

Amazing grace!

Christmas joy,

Barb Rebentisch
Asia Regional Office Building
Chiayi, Taiwan

The Gift of the Magi

Next Sunday, Jan. 8^th, will be Timothy’s observance of First Fruits Sunday. In the Old Testament, the practice of offering the first portion of a harvest (the first fruits) to God was a way of not only thanking Him for the blessings of that harvest but also a way of expressing trust that God would continue to provide for His people. That is why6 we offer our first fruits to God. It is a special offering above and beyond what we normally give.

For 2023, Timothy’s leadership set a First Fruits goal of $110,000.00. For each of the next three years, the first $12,000.00 of First Fruits contributions will be designated for expenses related to Timothy’s youth attending the 2025 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. The remaining contributions will fund Timothy’s other ministries as supported by operations.

Please prayerfully consider supporting Timothy’s First Fruits in 2023 as we continue to focus on transforming lives through Christ. Contributions may be placed in pew envelopes or regular envelopes clearly marked “2023 First Fruits” or offered online on Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com) under the Give tab. Thank you very much!

LUMAA Update

The Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary (LUMAA) will meet on Wed., Jan. 18, at Ascension Lutheran, 4900 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO. Registration begins at 9am with the opening service at 9:30am. The speaker will be the Executive Director for Cornerstones of Care. The ladies will also fill duffle bags for children entering foster care.

The Mission of the Month collection is non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the food pantries. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Jan. 13 to Doris Foley, 816.591.9566 (call or text). All ladies of the congregation are invited, and all donations for the Mission of the Month collection are appreciated. Thank you!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $103,201.59, as of Dec. 25^th. Thank you! Per 2022 budget, First Fruits contributions are transferred to Operations each month, and the projected total transfer was $200,000.
Raise the Roof contributions total $ 27,600, as of Dec. 25^th. Thank you!

Staff Christmas Gift Timothy’s church and school staff thank the congregation for its generous donations toward the annual Staff Christmas Gift opportunity. It is an honor to serve our Savior and Timothy church as we all strive to transform lives through Christ. God’s blessings to all of you! Thank you!

FaithRoots will not meet on Jan.1^st. Resumes Jan. 8^th.
All Wednesday Evening Education Classes resume Jan. 4^th.

Church Office will be closed Jan. 2. TLS will be closed through Jan. 3^rd. Classes resume Jan. 4^th.

Food Donations during the month of January will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Volunteer Opportunity Are you as an individual or as a family looking for a volunteer opportunity at Timothy? The Sunday Morning Donut Ministry at RD Mize needs someone once a month. Responsibilities are picking up donuts at HyVee, setting up coffee no later than 8:15am, and cleaning afterwards. The normal time commitment is 7:45-11am. Attending worship at 9am is definitely do-able. Please contact Viv Bradshaw (vivbradshaw@aol.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) with additional questions. Thank you!

Children’s Epiphany Party Fri., Jan. 6, 6pm at Wyatt. All Timothy children and friends invited to enjoy pizza and games.

Installation of Elected Lay Leaders NEXT SUNDAY, Jan. 8^th, either service

A Night of Laughter Thurs., Jan. 12, 6pm, RD Mize Family Life Center; free; all ladies & friends invited to enjoy the humor of Comedienne Chonda Ruth Pierce, “The Queen of Clean.” RSVP not required but helpful by signing up on church app (Events), church website (Events), or by calling church office (816.228.5300). Childcare available upon request.

Announcements for Church Events All approved spoken worship announcements and slides will be submitted on Timothy’s website under the Events tab. Click on the Announcements for Church Events box to complete the announcement form and upload an accompanying slide, if any. Deadline to submit is 10 days prior to the requested Sunday’s date. Submitting info for the weekly Timothy Connects newsletter may continue to be emailed to Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com). Deadline for Timothy Connects is 6am Thursday each week. Thank you!

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—the Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell; no class on Jan. 1; resumes Jan. 8.

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

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

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

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

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

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 at dianelmayfield@comcast.net,
DougF@TimothyLutheran.com or
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.

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Timothy Connects Friday, Dec. 23rd 2022

By Doug Fleck|2022-12-22T11:08:48-06:00December 23rd, 2022|Timothy Connects|

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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Christmas Angels”

One of the things that people associate with Christmas are angels, whether it’s the angels who spoke to Mary and Joseph or the angelic host who sang about Christ’s birth. But the reading from Hebrews points us beyond those messengers to the Message itself: Christ, the living Word, becoming one of us in the flesh.

The Birth of Our Savior: A Meditation

On this last week of Advent, I invite you to take a journey with storyteller Sherri Gragg as she leads us in a meditation of what Christ’s birth might have been like. I pray that your heart will be led to celebrate and worship our humble, miraculous Savior!

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed h8im in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2: 6-7 (NIV)

Mary couldn’t sit still. With great effort, she rose from the low stool in the courtyard where she and the other women were preparing the evening meal. She placed one hand on her lower back and began to pace back and forth. She felt restless, uneasy.

A moment later, Mary gasped as the dull ache in her lower abdomen suddenly intensified. “It’s time,” she said. Joseph leapt to his feet, his face white with alarm. His uncle chuckled, patted him on the shoulder, and sent him off to get the town midwife.

Quickly, the animals were evicted from the stables beneath the main living area. By the time the midwife arrived, Mary was leaning against the cool stone wall of the stables as she waited for the next contraction to pass.

Hours later, in the dark early hours of the morning, Mary gasped for air and cried out in pain from the birthing stool. The next contraction tore through Mary’s body only seconds after the last one subsided. Then, with a cry of agony, she bore down with all of her remaining strength. The pain faded as her baby’s first cry pierced the night. “You have a son!” the midwife announced. Upstairs, Joseph’s ecstatic shout was joined by the joyful celebration of his uncles and cousins.

In the stables below, the midwife tenderly placed the crying baby on His young mother’s chest. Tears flowed down Mary’s face as she bent to kiss her son’s forehead for the first time.

Joseph peeked around the corner of the stables. “Come,” she said. “Come meet your son.” Joseph rushed to Mary’s side and knelt down to wrap an arm around her. Gently, he placed a calloused hand on the baby’s head as he blinked back tears of joy. “Yeshua,” Mary said, as she gazed tenderly into the eyes of her son, now quiet and alert. “Yeshua . . . “

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus (Yeshua), because He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21

Celebrate Our Savior’s Birth at Timothy

Merry Christmas, Timothy! Blessings to all as we celebrate Jesus’ birth!

Dec. 24—Christmas Eve Services 4pm at Wyatt Auditorium; 5:30pm, 7:30pm, & 9pm at RD Mize (Holy Communion at 9pm only)
NOTE: The 4pm service at Wyatt on Christmas Eve will be live-streamed.
Dec. 25—Christmas Day Service with Holy Communion 10am at RD Mize only. NOTE: No other Sunday services on Dec. 25 at either campus

Journey to the Manger Serves Many

Thank you, Timothy, for your generous outpouring of love shared with area families blessed by our Journey to the Manger ministry.

You provided 11 families with a variety of specific requested gifts and gift cards. An additional 50 gift bags and 27 gift cards of $25 each for groceries and gasoline were delivered to Community Services League and other community families. In addition, 45 families received a gift card for a hot meal. Twenty-five scarves, 5 pr of gloves and hats provided needed warmth to worshipers at Our Redeemer in KC.

Since November 1^st, $4,030.00 in donations have been received for Missions, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, and Timothy’s Emergency Fund. The Christmas Eve offerings will be designated for Timothy’s Ray of Hope fund, a special fund for Timothy members in need.

Timothy’s Kids Share Christmas Joy

On Sunday, December 11^th, at the Wyatt worship service, students from FaithRoots and CrossWalk took the stage to sing “Away in a Manger” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain” before leading the congregation in singing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus. It also was a moment to acknowledge all th time and energy our FaithRoots and CrossWalk teachers offer to serve our kids. We love our Timothy family as we serve, sing, and celebrate this season together.

On Monday, December 12^th and Wednesday, December 14^th, the Wyatt Auditorium was packed with family, friends, church members, and neighbors to take in the sights and sounds of our TLS programs. On Monday, the school band performed an arrangement of songs, followed by pre-schoolers and kindergartners singing a variety of Christmas songs and sharing a special Christmas poem pointing us toward to the light of Christ. On Wednesday, first through eighth graders dressed as angels, wise men, shepherds, animals, and the Holy Family, leading us on a journey to knowing Jesus more through sharing Bible prophecies, songs, and the many names of Jesus found in the Scriptures. Both programs shared a simple but important message of light and hope found in the person of Christ! It was another great week of preparing our hearts to celebrate ALL that God has done.

Adult Choirs Combine Voices
There’s a Song in the Air

Last Sunday, worshipers enjoyed a special performance of Timothy’s choirs as the RD Mize Sanctuary Choir and the Wyatt Celebration Chorus combined voices to share the cantata, There’s a Song in the Air. What a fabulous performance by very talented men and women! If you missed it or if you’d like to enjoy it again, here is a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTWJDJ2BR-0

Timothy Blesses Its Hillcrest Resident

Timothy’s current Hillcrest resident, Dominia, appreciates Timothy’s ongoing support, with a special thanks for Christmas gifts provided by the Hillcrest Team, GIVE Commission, and other members (see photo). She reports that she can now visit with her children more which is a huge motivator to persevere in the Hillcrest program. She appreciates the prayers from Timothy which help her through this journey. Please continue to keep her in your prayers. Your kindness really transforms lives through Christ.

The Gift of the Magi

On Sunday, January 8^th, Timothy will once again observe First Fruits Sunday. In the Old Testament, the practice of offering the first portion of a harvest (the first fruits) to God was a way of not only thanking Him for the blessings of that harvest but also a way of expressing trust that God would continue to provide for His people. That is why we offer our first fruits to God. It is a special offering above and beyond what we normally give.

In 2023, Timothy’s leadership set a First Fruits goal of $110,000. For each of the next three years, the first $12,000 of First Fruits contributions will be designated for expenses related to Timothy’s youth attending the 2025 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. The remaining contributions will fund
Timothy’s other ministries as supported by operations.

Timothy Always Generously Supports Food Donations

Food pantries need restocking after holiday meals fed so many. Blue Springs Community Services League served several hundred local families this past week. Hamburger Helper, spaghetti & sauce, canned meats, and boxed potatoes are especially needed now and can be placed in the grocery cart located in the lobby at each campus. Thank you for donated groceries this past year!

Movie Night at Timothy

Make plans to attend a free movie night to watch War Room in the Wyatt Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 27^th, at 7pm. The GIVE Commission is sponsoring this opportunity to continue the church-wide prayer emphasis. Free popcorn and bottled water will be available. No need to RSVP, just show up to watch a powerful movie. Bring friends! Call church office is you need childcare.

2022 First Fruits contributions total $103,165.59, as of Dec. 18^th. Thank you! Per 2022 budget, First Fruits contributions are transferred to Operations each month, and the projected total transfer was projected at $200,000.
Raise the Roof contributions total $27,600, as of Dec. 18^th. Thank you!

FaithRoots will not meet on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Resumes Jan. 8.
No Education Classes on Dec. 28. Resume Jan. 4^th.

Church Office will be closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. TLS will be closed through Jan. 3; classes resume Jan. 4.

Special Request for Winter Necessities Timothy has learned of a special need connected to Messiah Lutheran in Independence. A community of Congolese immigrants worship at Messiah, many of whom are not accustomed to Midwest winters. If you have coats, sweatshirts, sweatpants, long underwear, gloves, shoes, socks, any type of warm clothing to donate, please contact Esther at 816.252.9405, 9am-2:30pm M-Th. You may also drop off items at Timothy’s RD Mize Campus, Room 402B. Thank you!

A Note from One of Timothy’s Tithe Organizations “Shalom, Merry Christmas! The Apple of His Eye Mission Society wants to thank you for your support and prayers. Our ministry will continue to share the Gospel from your generosity. Your continued support is a blessing. Have a blessed New Year. Sincerely, Debby and the Apple of His Eye team”

Children’s Epiphany Party Friday, Jan. 6, 6pm at Wyatt. All Timothy children and friends invited to enjoy pizza and games.

Installation of Elected Lay Leaders Sunday, Jan. 8, either service.

A Night of Laughter Thursday, Jan. 12, 6pm, RD Mize Family Life Center; free; all ladies & friends invited to enjoy the humor of Comedienne Chonda Ruth Pierce, “The Queen of Clean.” RSVP not required but helpful by signing up on church app (Events), church website (Events), or by calling church office (816.228.5300). Childcare available upon request.

Middle School/High School Youth “Snow Tube” Sat., Jan. 21, 1-5pm, Snow Creek at Weston, MO; cost $35; sign up on website; contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Announcements for Church Events Effective Jan. 1^st, approved spoken worship announcements and slides will be submitted on Timothy’s website under the Events tab. Click on the Announcements for Church Events box to complete the announcement form and upload an accompanying slide, if any. Deadline to submit is 10 days prior to the requested Sunday’s dat. Submitting information for the weekly Timothy Connects newsletter may continue to be emailed to Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com). Deadline for Timothy Connects is Thursday 6am each week. Thank you!

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—The Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell; no class on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Resumes Jan. 8

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

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-08pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

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

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John; no class on Dec. 27; resumes Jan. 3
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) book study; 6:30-8pm; Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book; no class Dec. 29; resumes Jan. 5

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

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Timothy Connects Friday, Dec. 16th, 2022

By Doug Fleck|2022-12-16T08:10:22-06:00December 16th, 2022|Timothy Connects|

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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“THE SIGN”

What would you do if God offered you a sign, a guarantee that what He had promised would absolutely come to pass? He did that once for a king named Ahaz, and Ahaz turned Him down! While we may be shocked, we would be tempted to do the same thing if God were to offer. But thankfully, God gives us the sign of His Son, Jesus, to call us back to faithfulness in Him.

Finding Joy When the World Is a Dumpster Fire: A Devotion

You reveal the path of life to me; in your presence is abundant joy; at your right hand are eternal pleasures. Psalm 16:11

Did you know the phrase “dumpster fire” is in the dictionary? Lately, I’ve been trying to avoid the saying. While it remains true—sometimes devastatingly so—that this world offers us constant chaos and catastrophe, that isn’t the only truth I know and believe. And it isn’t the reality I want to focus on.

When we throw up our hands and declare a situation, a season, an entire calendar year to be a complete loss (i.e., a dumpster fire), we’re choosing to abandon hope and walk away from the joy God is placing before us. I’m determined to choose joy.

Finding joy when everything is falling apart feels impossible, but nothing is impossible for our God. We can ask Him to be with us and to bring us joy, and He will do it.

Celebrate Our Savior’s Birth at Timothy

Dec. 18—“A Song Is in the Air” Combined Adult Choirs 10am service at Wyatt Auditorium
Dec. 24—Christmas Eve Services 4pm at Wyatt Auditorium; 5:30pm, 7:30pm, & 9pm (with Holy Communion) at RD Mize (Holy Communion at 9pm service only)
Dec. 25—Christmas Day Service (With Holy Communion) 10am at RD Mize only. NOTE: No other Sunday services on Dec. 25 at either campus

Middle School Youth Celebrate Christmas

Christmas Chaos went down last Saturday, December 10^th, in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. Fifteen middle schoolers gathered to make gingerbread houses, have an indoor snowball fight, and chat about Jesus being the light into our darkness. It was a great night as we get closer to Christmas.

The Gift of the Magi

In 2023, Timothy’s leadership set a First Fruits goal of $110,000. For each of the next three years, the first $12,000 of First Fruits contributions will be designated for expenses related to Timothy’s youth attending the 2025 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. The remaining contributions will contribute to funding Timothy’s other ministries as supported by operations.

Please prayerfully consider supporting Timothy’s First Fruits in 2023 to once again support Timothy’s mission of transforming lives through Christ. Contributions may be placed in pew envelopes or regular envelopes clearly marked “2023 First Fruits” or offered online on Timothy’s website under the Give tab. Thank you very much!

MOScholars: A Unique Opportunity

Taxpayers to the state of Missouri—both individuals and businesses—now have the unique opportunity to direct up to 50% of their state taxes to Lutheran Education. This summer, the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office launched a new tax program called MOScholars. The program allows organizations like the Missouri District to convert these tax dollars into scholarships for qualifying students attending LCMO schools throughout the state.

Different than a charitable donation, taxpayers participating in MOScholars are simply agreeing to prepay a portion of their state taxes so that funds may be used for Lutheran education. Reserving these tax credits is easy and can be completed online in a matter of minutes. The Missouri District website contains even more information on MOScholars, as well as the links to get the process started. Leah Sieveking at the District office can be reahed at 314.590.0211 or leah.sieveking@mo.lcms.org with questions. Timothy members may also contact TLS School Board President Christy Yager (voort04@hotmail.com or 816.820.4730) with questions. The deadline for helping these students this school year is December 31, making now the time for taxpayers to participate in MOScholars.

Calling All Ladies: A Night of Laughter

All women are invited to join in fellowship on Thursday, Jan. 12, beginning at 6pm in the Family Life Center at RD Mize, by the Women of Timothy Bible Study. A light meal will be available, followed by a DVD of comedienne Chonda Ruth Pierce, often billed as “the Queen of Clean.” The evening will conclude with some intentional discussion. Feel free to invite everyone for this fun night. Childcare available upon request. RSVP not required but helpful by signing up on church app (Events), church website (Events), or by calling church office (816.228.5300).

2022 First Fruits contributions total $103,145.59, as of Dec. 11^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $27,600.00, as of Dec. 11^th. Thank you!

Special Request for Winter Necessities Timothy has learned of a special need connected with Messiah Lutheran in Independence. A community of Congolese immigrants worships at Messiah, many of whom are not accustomed to Midwest winters. If you have coats, sweatshirts, sweatpants, long underwear, gloves, shoes, socks, any type of warm clothing to donate, please contact Esther at 816.254.9405, 9am-2:30pm M-Th. You may also drop off items at Timothy’s RD Mize Campus, Room 402b. Thank you!

Volunteer Opportunity Are you as an individual or as a family looking for a volunteer opportunity at Timothy in the new year? The Sunday Morning Donut Ministry at RD Mize needs someone once a month. Responsibilities are picking up donuts at HyVee, setting up coffee no later than 8:15am, and cleaning afterwards. The normal time frame commitment is 7:45-11am. Attending worship at 9am is definitely do-able. Please contact Viv Bradshaw (vivbradshaw@aol.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) with additional questions. Thank you!

Announcements for Church Events Effective January 1^st, approved spoken worship announcements and slides will be submitted on Timothy’s website under the Events tab. Click on the Announcements for Church Events box to complete the announcement form and upload an accompanying slide, if any. Deadline to submit is 10 days prior to the requested Sunday’s date. Submitting information for the weekly Timothy Connects newsletter may continue to be emailed to Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com). Deadline for Timothy Connects is Thursday 6am each week. Thank you!

LWML Nuts & Candy Sale Thank you, Timothy, for your support of this annual fundraiser. This year’s proceeds total $1,118.18 and will be disbursed as 10% to missions ($118.18), 45% to Timothy’s Youth Mission Trip next summer ($531.82), and 45% to Immanuel Lutheran (KC) Food Pantry ($531.82). Thanks to Timothy’s LWML for offering and implementing this opportunity each year.

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting A recording of this meeting may be accessed on Timothy’s website under the Events tab. The various handouts for this meeting are also available online under Church tab (Manuals, Reports, & Positions).

Holiday Office Schedule Last day of school at TLS is Dec. 20. TLS office will be closed from Dec. 21-Jan.
3. Classes resume Jan. 4. RD Mize office will be closed Dec. 24 through Dec. 26 as well as Dec. 31-Jan. 2.

Installation of Elected Lay Leaders Sun., Jan. 8, either worship service

Save the Date Movie Night: War Room, Fri., Jan. 27, 7pm, Wyatt Auditorium; free admission, popcorn & water provided; sponsored by GIVE Commission

Wednesday Evening Education Classes resume on Jan. 4, 2023.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—The Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, led by Roxanne Kerwood; no class on Dec. 19

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

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

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John; no class on Dec. 20 or 27; resumes Jan. 3

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) book study; 6:30-8pm; Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

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

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Timothy Connects Friday, Dec. 9th, 2022

By Doug Fleck|2022-12-09T10:20:09-06:00December 9th, 2022|Timothy Connects|

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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“THE WAY”

God’s people often find themselves wandering through wildernesses, both literal and metaphorical. It would be easy for them to get lost out in the desert, especially if they try to strike out on their own. But God is always about making a way for His people. And He especially does that by sending His Son to be the Living Way!

Make It Hard to Be Offended: A Devotion

I have a confession to make. When I overhear conversations and feel like the people I care about are being overlooked, I get upset. It used to be my children, but my circle of care has expanded to the people in my church. I can get upset. A lot . . . like a lot a lot. Lord, forgive me.

I love how it states in Colossians 3: 13: Bear with one another and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” As Christians, we are called to forgive. Every day of our lives, we sin against God, and yet He’s quick to show us mercy and grace. God doesn’t burn us, or cancel us, or shame us. God’s treatment of us is the model for how we are to treat one another.

Christians should be the most forgiving people on the face of this planet because we know best what it means to be forgiven.

Ready for Christmas: There’s a Song in the Air

I was certainly ready for Thanksgiving this year! How about you? You may have gathered with friends and family, or you may have given thanks on your own. Maybe you baked up pies and mashed potatoes, or perhaps your kitchen and home were quiet this year. One thing I am certain of is that the shift from Thanksgiving to Advent Christmas happened quickly!

A week from Sunday is the Choir’s Christmas Worship, “A Song in the Air.” It’s a great way to begin celebrating and worshiping the Baby Jesus, the Savior, the Promised One. The choir will lead the congregation at the 10am Worship Service on Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Wyatt Campus. We hope you can join us.

Wherever this season finds you, we pray you feel the nearness of God. He loves you, right where you are, just as you are.

Journey to the Manger

THIS SUNDAY, Dec. 11, is the time to bring all gifts (with tags attached) from the Giving Trees to the front of the worship center at each campus as you enter worship, if you have not already brought them to church. Thank you for your generous, caring hearts!

Celebrate Our Savior’s Birth at Timothy

Make plans to attend any of the following celebrations at Timothy! Bring family and friends!

Dec. 11—Singing by CrossWalk & Faith Roots Students—10am service at Wyatt Auditorium
Dec. 12—TLS Pre-School & Kindergarten Christmas Program—6pm at Wyatt Auditorium. “Oh, Glorious Night!” It will be a night filled with bells, poetry, song, and lights, along with a special performance from the TLS band, all pointing us toward the most glorious night when Christ was born. Come have your hearts warmed by the message and music of these children of God.
Dec. 14—Advent Service/TLS First-Eighth Grade Christmas Program—6:30pm at Wyatt Auditorium. “Do You Know Him?” Come hear the students lead us in joy-filled Christmas music & Scripture readings, reminding us that this little child is no ordinary child, but the Christ, the Messiah, the Savior of the world. Come, let us adore Him!
Dec. 18—Combined Adult Choirs “A Song Is in the Air,” 10am service at Wyatt Auditorium
Dec. 24—Christmas Eve Services—4pm at Wyatt Auditorium; 5:30pm, 7:30pm, & 9pm (with Holy Communion) at RD Mize
Dec. 25—Christmas Day Service (With Holy Communion) at RD Mize only. NOTE: No other Sunday services on Dec. 25 at either campus.
Jan. 1—Normal Services at both campuses (9am at RD Mize; 10am at Wyatt)

TLS Literacy Volunteer Program (“Book Buddies”)

A new, highly successful volunteer program at TLS is off and running! Under the direction of TLS
Interventionist Mary Beth Self, this program pairs an adult with TLS students as an extension of the
Classroom experience. These volunteers may also be seen helping teachers in many other ways, all of which enhance the education of TLS students.

A huge “thank you” to the following volunteers for answering the request to be a Book Buddy or helper:
Sarah Caughey, Lois Domsch, Debbie Johnson, Barb Kalbfleisch, Peggy Kappelman, Diane Knowlton, Mickey Krahenbuhl, Nancy Madden, Diana Pumphrey, Susan Ready, Carol Ready, Joe Sauter, and Lisa Zimmerschied.

The hours you donate each week are greatly appreciated! Thank you!

PTL Santa’s Workshop

The Timothy Lutheran School’s Parent Teacher League (PTL) completed their second quarter fundraiser project this past week; “Santa’s Workshop.” All students, three years old through eighth grade, were given the opportunity to purchase a gift each for his/her mom and dad for Christmas. Over 350 gifts were donated to the PTL. Gifts ranged in price from $5.00 – $15.00. Students were given the opportunity to browse, select and buy the gifts for their parents. It was my pleasure to see students’ faces light up when they found the perfect gift. My heart was full as I watched students go through the line, excited to give something special to their parents. This was the first time the PTL attempted anything like this. It was a huge success! Over $2000.00 was raised by the event. The staff and PTL officers extend a heart-felt thank you to everyone who donated. They also wish to thank the parents who allowed their child(ren) to buy a gift for them.

PTL Committee Picture, from left to right
Ken Holland – School Administrator
Clancy Hisle – PTL officer
Kate Force – PTL President
Autumn Rayl – Committee Chair

Annual Voters’ Assembly Recap

The annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting was held last Sunday, Dec. 4, with 83 members signing the
attendance sheets. The meeting was recorded and may be accessed through the following link:
(Voters Meeting) or through the church website under Events. A few hard copies of the documents can be picked up at the RD Mize Information Center. All documents may also be accessed on the church website. Thanks to all who attended!

Following presentations and ensuing discussions, all proposed motions were passed by the Assembly. Thanks for your input and participation! The date for the Special Voters’ Meeting in the first quarter of 2023 will be announced soon.

2022 First Fruits contributions total $102,100.00, as of Dec. 4. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $26,100.00, as of Dec. 4. Thank you!

Thanksgiving Eve Emergency Assistance To date, Timothy’s generosity to fund this special ministry totals $2,005.00. Thank you!

Giving Tuesday Thank you, Timothy, for participating in the 2022 #GivingTuesday opportunity! To date, $6,335.00 has been contributed!

Special Request for Winter Necessities This week, Timothy learned of a special need connected with Messiah Lutheran in Independence. A community of Congolese immigrants worships at Messiah, many of whom have not experienced Midwest cold winters. Some have already expressed concern that they cannot continue to worship at church without warmer clothing. If anyone has coats, sweatshirts, sweatpants, long underwear, gloves, shoes, socks, any type of warm clothing to donate, please contact Esther at 816.254.9405, 9am-2:30pm M-Th. Thank you!

Lutheran High School of KC invites Timothy and friends to its annual Christmas concert THIS SUNDAY, Dec. 11, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 13145 S. Black Bob Rd., Olathe, KS, at 7pm. The Concert Choir, Band, and Handbells will all perform a wonderful selection of Christmas music. Free admission.

Wednesday Evening Education Classes resume on Jan. 4, 2023.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—The Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship, 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood; no class on Dec. 19;

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies; meets offsite on Dec. 12.

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

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John; no class on Dec. 20 or Dec. 27; resumes Jan.3

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

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

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Timothy Connects Weds. Dec 2nd, 2022

By Doug Fleck|2022-12-02T08:56:25-06:00December 2nd, 2022|Timothy Connects|

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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“United for Welcome”

God calls us to be a place that is united in welcoming the people around us. But what does He unite us around and what are we welcoming people to? We unite around Christ and what He has done for us on the cross and we welcome our friends and neighbors into that same relationship with Him!

If It’s Gonna Get Done, God’s Gonna Have to Do It! A Devotion

“I can’t take it anymore, God! I am exhausted. Everyone around me seems busy, I can’t ask for help! Why aren’t you helping me?” Instead of seeking God first before running around for answers, I figured out what I wanted to do and then I told God what I wanted Him to do. My prayers were more about expecting God to finish my work instead of stopping to see His will.

In my effort to control the situation, I lost sight of the power, character, and sovereignty of God. “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.” Isaiah 55:8

Just as the people God spoke to in the above verse believed that following their own path was best, we’ve done the same thing. Our efforts to fix our problems don’t bring us peace, only anxiety, anger, and what looked like the end of our faith. Yet, God’s words in Isaiah 55:8 are not only a declaration of God’s character, but also an invitation for those of us who’ve forgotten how big God truly is.

When we surrender, God will give us the gift of His peace. Surrender doesn’t guarantee that God will answer instantly, nor does it mean that God will behave as we want. It does mean that we can trust God to be faithful, loving and gracious, no matter the outcome.

Celebrate Our Savior’s Birth at Timothy

Make plans to attend any of the following celebrations at Timothy! Bring family and friends!

Dec. 7—Advent Service at RD Mize, 5:30pm
Dec. 11—Singing by CrossWalk & Faith Roots Students—10am service at Wyatt Auditorium
Dec. 12—TLS Pre-School & Kindergarten Christmas Program—6pm at Wyatt Auditorium. “Oh, Glorious Night!” It will be a night filled with bells, poetry, song, and lights, along with a special performance from the TLS band, all pointing us toward the most glorious night when Christ was born. Come have your hearts warmed by the message and music of these children of God.
Dec. 14—Advent Service/TLS First-Eighth Grade Christmas Program—6:30pm at Wyatt Auditorium. “Do You Know Him?” Come hear the students lead us in joy-filled Christmas music & Scripture readings, reminding us that this little child is no ordinary child, but the Christ, the Messiah, the Savior of the world. Come, let us adore Him!
Dec. 18—Combined Adult Choirs “A Song Is in the Air,” 10am service at Wyatt Auditorium
Dec. 24—Christmas Eve Services—4pm at Wyatt Auditorium; 5:30pm, 7:30pm, & 9pm (with Holy Communion) at RD Mize
Dec. 25—Christmas Day Service (With Holy Communion) at RD Mize only. NOTE: No other Sunday services on Dec. 25 at either campus.
Jan. 1—Normal Services at both campuses (9am at RD Mize; 10am at Wyatt)

Journey to the Manger

If you haven’t stopped by one of the Giving Trees in the lobby at each campus, plan to do so between now and end of next week to select one or more of the gift tags available to help make someone’s Christmas brighter.

While gifts (with tag attached) may be returned to either campus prior to our Journey to the Manger celebration on Sunday, Dec. 11^th, gifts (with tag attached) brought on Dec. 11th will be placed at the front of church/auditorium as you enter the worship service.

Please note that it is very important to attach the tag to the gift/donation. If contributing a donation by check, please make check payable to Timothy rather than the benefiting organization. Thank you!

Middle School Youth Christmas Chaos

Middle schoolers are invited to come hang out on Sat., Dec. 10 from 6-8pm in the Family Life Center at RD Mize for some Christmas chaos. We will make (and perhaps crush!) gingerbread houses, engage in an indoor snowball fight, and, of course, munch on food and spend time with Jesus. Join the chaos! Bring a friend! Questions? Contact Pastor Ryan or Clancy Heisel.

Overwhelmingly Successful Brown Sack Groceries Ministry

Thank you, Timothy, for your generous outpouring of support for the annual Thanksgiving Brown Sack Groceries Ministry!

Gary Flandermeyer and Dan Sbisa delivered all of the grocery sacks filled with items for holiday meals to the food pantry at Jesu el Buen Pastor in Kansas City on Wednesday morning. As always, the ladies at JEBP were very grateful to receive them. The food donations, along with a frozen turkey, will be distributed to needy families on Dec. 15^th. This year, Timothy’s generosity in this ministry filled two pickup beds as well as the back seats! Modest estimates indicate approximately 1,500 pounds of food filled the numerous brown sacks! Thank you very much!

December Food Donations

December food donations will be delivered to the Blue Springs Community Services League where the need is also great. Over 250 local families need food and other assistance this month and every month.

All foods are appreciated, but special needs include pasta, spaghetti sauce, Hamburger Helper meals, canned fruit, canned meat, and baking items. Thank you for placing your donations in the grocery cart at either campus. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting

The Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting is THIS SUNDAY, Dec. 4, 11:30am in the Wyatt Auditorium. Please plan to attend. A quorum of 40 communicant members is required to conduct business. Your input is important. Thank you!

There are six documents on Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com) for you to review prior to Sunday’s meeting. Click on Church on home page, then Manuals, Reports, & Positions. While there will be a limited number of hard copies of these documents at the meeting, members are encouraged to utilize the website as much as possible. We pray God’s blessings on our meeting, and thank you for attending!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $102,030.59, as of Nov. 27. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,550.00, as of Nov. 27. Thank you!
Giving Tuesday contributions Thank you for your support of Timothy on Giving Tuesday. Contributions are coming in both electronically and manually by placing in offering plate, mailing to church, and dropping off at church. An accurate total will be communicated soon. Thank you for your support!

LWML Nut & Candy Sale wraps up this weekend with all orders picked up by Sunday. Thank you for your support!

Staff Christmas Gift continue through this weekend with donations placed in offering plate, dropped off at church, or noted on church website. Thank you!

Pairs & Spares meets Tues., Dec. 13, 11:30am in Family Life Center at RD Mize for its monthly potluck. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the fellowship. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

Wednesday Evening Education Classes will hold their last session next Wed., Dec. 7. Classes will resume on Jan. 4, 2023.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—the Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

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

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

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

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Timothy Connects Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, 2022

By Doug Fleck|2022-11-23T09:30:06-06:00November 23rd, 2022|Timothy Connects|

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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
Money Matters: Money Matters: Sowing and Harvesting

Earlier this year, farmers and gardeners sowed their seeds into the ground and by now, they’ve been able to harvest their crop. What you sow determines what you harvest. The same is true when it comes to our Christian living. What we sow in God’s name will eventually be harvested. So what can we expect to find when it comes to our money?

Exchanging Envy for Celebration: A Devotion

The miracle of baptism was celebrated on Sunday. I looked at the young couple standing so picture perfect with that small child between them, and I revel in a God who comes down to touch us in such a personal way. Recently, someone had shared their envy for those women who were able to have children. She lived a life of pain and loneliness which crowded out her capacity to celebrate with her friends. She shared how it seemed God was making everyone else’s dreams come true and she was somehow forgotten.

The apostle Paul had a similar experience. In John 21, Jesus gives Peter a glimpse of how he’s going to die. Peter doesn’t know how to handle what Jesus tells him, so he awkwardly looks over at John and asks, “Lord, what about him?” I imagine Jesus keeping His eyes on Peter as He replies, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.”

We all have moments when we look at the world and see people with so much more in life, and we ask Jesus, “What about them? Why are their lives going the way they want? Why are their dreams coming true?” And I think Jesus keeps His tender eyes trained on us and says with kindness, “What is that to you? You must follow Me.”

We must follow Jesus.

Even if it still hurts, we can keep our eyes on Jesus through the pain. We can choose to trust Him instead of envying others. Trust is more powerful and braver than envy. Trust chooses, over and over, to see the good.

If in the midst of our celebration and trust, the envy, pain and loneliness still sneak in, we can bring every ache into the light of Jesus. Because no matter what happens in the lives of the people around us, we are following Him.

Blessed Thanksgiving to All

A blessed Thanksgiving to our Timothy family! We pray God continues to richly bless each family as we seek to transform lives through Christ. Everyone is invited to Timothy’s Thanksgiving Eve Service TONIGHT at 5:30 in the RD Mize sanctuary. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Tonight’s offering will fund Timothy’s Emergency Assistance Fund for the coming year. Thank you for your generous support of this solid Transforming Lives through Christ blessing.

Speaking of blessings, Timothy so generously supports food donations all year long for Community Services League, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, and Jesu el Buen Pastor congregation in KC. Especially during this time of year, donations are abundant with the annual Brown Grocery Sack Ministry to provide staples for holiday meals for the hungry in KC. The Donations Closet is overflowing—what a blessing! There’s still time to bring in your filled sacks but please do so by Nov. 27^th. We already know it will require two trucks to deliver all of the food! Thank you!!

Confirmation Students Serve Others

Transforming Lives through Christ was evident last Wednesday, Nov. 16, when over 50 Confirmation students and their Prayer Pals gathered in the Family Life Center to pack 100 meals for Metro Lutheran Ministries. These lunches will feed area homeless over the next several weeks. After completing the packing project, the youth and their adult prayer pals enjoyed a hot chocolate bar while becoming better acquainted. Lots of good connections were made, and lots of people will appreciate the food packed into these bags! Thank you, youth and adults for your service!

Youth Scavenger Hunt

Timothy’s youth had a rowdy time on our Scavenger Hunt last Saturday, Nov. 19^th. They ran around to visit some of our local members where they acted out skits and sang silly songs, ran through stores to purchase items, took some silly photos, and collected items for charity. It was a great day filled with laughter and holiday cheer by collecting over 40 items to donate to Resource Health for single moms.

Youth Servant Event at Our Redeemer Lutheran

Timothy youth and families made their way to Our Redeemer Lutheran in KC last Sunday, Nov. 20^th, to serve a Thanksgiving meal to 45 members in the community. It was a great opportunity to be generous servants! Pastor Ryan shared a brief devotion about the God who is for us and with us. We continue to have our lives transformed!

Giving Tuesday

Are you able to Transform Lives through Christ with a gift on Giving Tuesday? This year, Giving Tuesday is Nov. 29, a day when non-profit ministries, like Timothy Lutheran, invite donations to help end the year strong. Thank you for including Timothy in your Giving Tuesday donations this year.

Every dollar will support Timothy’s ministries as part of our everyday mission. If you would like to donate using a credit/debit card or bank account, please use the link below. To donate with a check, please mail your donation to 425 NW RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64014. Checks are payable to Timothy Lutheran Church with Giving Tuesday in the memo line. Donations may also be placed in offering plate or by visiting Timothy’s website (https://timothylutheran.com/give/) or click on the picture above) or church app (click on Give).

Timothy Lutheran can do what we do because of generous people like you. Thank you so much for making a difference and helping us finish the year financially strong! To God Be the Glory!

Church Office will be closed Nov. 24-27. School Office will be closed Nov. 23-27. No education classes on evening of Nov. 23. The next issue of Timothy Connects will distribute on Friday, Dec. 2^nd.

LWML Nut & Candy Sale continues through this Sunday, Nov. 27. All orders, either printed forms or online, must be placed by 11:59pm Nov. 27 with pickup by Sunday, Dec. 4. Tables in both lobbies will be available for turning in orders and purchasing limited quantities of products for one more Sunday, Nov. 27. Online ordering is available at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Events). Proceeds will be shared among Mites for Missions (10%), Immanuel Lutheran Food Pantry (45%), and Timothy’s 2023 Youth Mission Trip (45%). Thank you for your support!

Women of Hope Candlelight Christmas: A Prayer Evening Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Please RSVP soon! All ladies & friends welcome. Features Christian author, speaker, and life coach Amy Stout. Register online at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Events) or church app (click on Events). Childcare available if requested by Nov. 30. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) or Nancy Nowiszewski (novatn73@gmail.com) with questions.

Pairs & Spares Senior Adult Ministry Tues., Dec. 13, 11:30am, Family Life Center. NOTE week earlier than normal. All seniors invited to enjoy the fun & fellowship. Please bring a dish to share for our monthly potluck. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

“A Song in the Air” Combined Choirs Worship Sun., Dec. 18, 10am Wyatt Service. Congregation is invited to join Timothy’s adult choirs in worship as one opportunity to prepare for the Christmas season.

Advent Services Nov. 30 & Dec. 7 at 5:30pm at RD Mize; Dec. 14 at 6:30pm at Wyatt (TLS 1^st -8^th Christmas Program

TLS Pre-School and Kindergarten Christmas Program Mon., Dec. 12, 6pm, Wyatt Auditorium

Christmas Eve Services RD Mize: 5:30, 7:30, & 9pm (with Holy Communion); 4pm Wyatt

Christmas Day Service RD Mize: 10am (with Holy Communion) NOTE: No other Sunday services at RD Mize or Wyatt on Christmas Day

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Sun., Dec. 4, 11:30am, Wyatt Auditorium. Please plan to attend. Quorum of 40 communicant members required to conduct business. Agenda: Annual Ministry Reports, Overview of 2022 at Timothy, Moving Ministries Forward into 2023, Called Staff Housing Allowance, Election of Lay Leaders, Approval of 2023 Proposed Operating Budget (will be posted on church website by Nov. 30).

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—the Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)” 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

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

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

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

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Timothy Connects Friday, Nov. 18th, 2022

By Doug Fleck|2022-11-18T08:53:27-06:00November 18th, 2022|Timothy Connects|

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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
Money Matters: Hey, Big Spender!

How do you spend your money? What is it you invest in? What we purchase with our money (and with our time and attention) reveals a lot about what our priorities are. So what does your spending say about you? And what does God’s generosity say about Him?

The Powerful Practice of Remembering: A Devotion

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Jeremiah 31:3

Rod and I journeyed to St. Louis last weekend and spent some time with five rambunctious grandkids. On Sunday, we worshiped at my son’s church, and we were able to take communion. Communion with our living Savior as a family is an amazing experience, and remembering the Hope that Christ brings into our lives was overwhelming.

One of the most powerful spiritual practices is remembering. Over and over in Scripture, God calls His people to remember what He has done! To recall His faithfulness, to tell stories of His goodness to the next generation.

In the Old Testament, God’s people built altars of remembrance. In the New Testament, Jesus introduced communion. Whether we are in a season of struggle or growth, whether God feels far away or close, our soul will be strengthened if we take time to remember God’s presence in our lives. Let’s praise God for His everlasting love and unfailing kindness!

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Timothy’s annual Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion will is Wednesday, Nov. 23^rd, at 5:30pm in the RD Mize Sanctuary. The offering will again be designated for Timothy’s Emergency Assistance Fund. We praise God for our blessings and share the love of Jesus with those in need. Thank you for your support.

Giving Trees

Timothy’s annual Giving Tree ministry will start on Wed., Nov. 23^rd in conjunction with the Thanksgiving Eve Service. Worshipers may select gift tags from the Giving Tree in the lobby at both campuses to support those in need from our Timothy family as well as those identified by the Community Services League, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, and Our Redeemer Lutheran in KC. When selecting tag(s), please print your name on the Giving Tree Sign-Up Form located next to each tree. The Tags may be selected from either tree until Dec. 10.

Thank you for returning your gift(s), with tag(s) attached, on Sunday, Dec. 11, at Timothy’s Journey to the Manger during the worship service at either campus.

Hydration Needed? Come Worship on December 18^th with Our Combined Choirs

Ever forgot a plant? I have, and it is amazing how many times intentional watering brings it back to life.

Our souls are much the same. We need consistent hydration. We need the living water that only Jesus offers. Music in worship is a part of that, and as we once again look to the birth of our Savior, we can take a deep drink. On our own we are heavy, brittle; we are dust. With Jesus’ living water, we are alive.

Timothy’s adult choirs invite you to the 10am service on Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Wyatt Auditorium to experience “A Song in the Air” and prepare for the Christmas season.

LWML Reaches Comforter Goal

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Timothy’s LWML and friends embraced a recent collection of new twin comforters for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace non-profit organization. Setting a goal of collecting 80 comforters coincided with the national LWML organization’s celebration of its 80^th anniversary (as well as Timothy’s LWML celebrating its 60^th anniversary).

Sleep in Heavenly Peace manufactures a free bed for children, ages 3-17, who need one because its mission is “no kid sleeps on the floor in our town.” Each donation from SIHP includes a bed, new mattress, new pillow, and new bedding. Timothy’s LWML contributed 80 comforters to the new bedding plea. What an awesome accomplishment! Pictured here with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace rep are LWML members Donna Williams, Lois Kuecker, and Susan Ready. Thank you to all for your generous hearts in reaching this awesome goal!

Timothy’s 2022 LUMAA In-Gathering

The Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary is a charitable missionary organization dedicated to sharing the love and Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ with those we serve in urban areas and partnering in ministry with area congregations.

Thank you, Timothy, for your generosity in donating winter necessities during the recent collection at both campuses. This week a total of 248 items in the form of coats, leggings, thermal shirts, sweatshirts, flannel shirts, lots of pairs of socks, gloves, caps, scarves, hats, lap-top throws, crocheted lap throws, hand sanitizing wipes, scotch bright pads, antiseptic cleaners, toilet paper, and $14 in currency will be distributed among five Lutheran Urban Food Pantries. A big THANK YOU to all for sharing the love of Jesus with those in need!

Giving Tuesday and Timothy

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. . .” (1 Peter 1:3)

Did you know that Tuesday, November 29^th, is designated as #GivingTuesday? It is a wonderful opportunity to join others across our nation in giving hope through financial donations. You can provide real hope by making a special #GivingTuesday donation to Timothy supporting its mission to Transform Lives through Christ. Timothy has been sharing the hope we have in Jesus throughout the community for sixty years. We are thankful and praise God for all the prayers and support given through our congregation.

As you are fully aware, recent times have been financially difficult for many, including Timothy. Yet, we are excited to share that we have made great strides in sharing the Gospel and at the same time reducing our debt and meeting our financial challenges, including the commitment to make unbudgeted principal payments since July because leadership is committed to reducing debt which was not possible last year. Unfortunately, our giving over the past few months is not meeting the demands of the budget. In addition, unexpected repairs, replacement, & maintenance expenses, all of which are over and above our adopted budget, have taken a heavy financial toll on Timothy. To be honest, our cash flow is greatly reduced to a point of concern, and we need to share this information.

Would you prayerfully consider giving a special #GivingTuesday donation to help us continue sharing the HOPE we have in Jesus while meeting our budgetary needs? The need is real, and we trust that God will provide through our brothers and sisters in Christ. Please watch for our email on November 29^th and help Timothy continue to share HOPE. Thank you for your support!

Missionary Barb Rebentisch Appreciates Timothy’s Partnership

As a Chinese Theological Resource Developer in Taiwan, Barb Rebentisch continually seeks opportunities to share the love of Jesus through regular contact with those whom she serves. She interacts daily with many to build deeper relationships of transforming lives through Christ. She asks that Timothy continues our prayerful support that God’s Spirit will provide and give her eyes to see and courage to respond to the opportunities He presents to her.

Barb recently learned that she is accepted into the Distance Learning Deaconess program through the Fort Wayne seminary which she will begin in January and complete in December 2024. Completing this program may enable her to help with the work of the seminary program that is being designed to open in Taiwan in the next couple of years.

We pray God’s blessings upon Barb’s ministry. If you would like to contact her, her email address is barb.rebentisch@lcms.org. Mail may be sent to her at Asia Regional Office Building, 5F-1, #167 Gongyuan St., East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan.

2022 First Fruits contributions total $101,705.59, as of Nov. 13^th. Thank you! Per 2022 budget, First Fruits contributions are transferred to operating budget each month. The projected transfer in budget was $200,000.00.
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,550.00, as of Nov. 13^th. Thank you!

LWML Nut & Candy Sale continues through Nov. 27. Order forms available at both campuses on Sunday mornings. Online ordering also available at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Events) which, if placed before 8am on Mondays, may be picked up the following Sunday. Limited quantities of products available for purchase at the tables in lobby. All orders must be picked up by Dec. 4^th. Proceeds will be shared among Mites for Missions (10%), Immanuel Lutheran Food Pantry (45%), and Timothy’s 2023 Youth Mission Trip (45%). Thank you for support! Happy shopping!

Brown Bag Grocery Sack Ministry continues through Nov. 27. Sacks may be picked up in grocery carts at either campus. A food list is attached to each sack. Please return filled sacks to the grocery carts by Sun., Nov. 27, for delivery to Jesu el Buen Pastor (the Lutheran Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd) in Downtown KC). The need is great, and we thank you for assisting in feeding the hungry.

Regular Monthly Food Donations in November will also be delivered to Jesu el Buen Pastor in Downtown KC. Thank you for your ongoing support!

TLS Christmas Workshop Gifts for this TLS activity should be returned to the Christmas Workshop bin at either campus by Monday, Nov. 21. Contact Kate Force (kate@twichetts.com), Clancy Heisel (clancyh@timothylutheran.com) or Kristen Anderson (kristena@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Women of Hope Christmas by Candlelight: A Prayer Evening Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. All ladies & friends welcome; featuring Christian author, speaker, and life coach Amy Stout; no charge but need RSVPs for planning purposes. Register online at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Events) or church app (click on Events). Childcare available if requested by Nov. 30. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) or Nancy Nowiszewski (novatn73@gmail.com) with questions.

Staff Christmas Gift Donations appreciated through Dec. 4. Please place in offering plate in envelope clearly marked “Staff Christmas Gift,” drop off or mail to church office, contribute online at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Give), or contribute on church app (click on Give). Thank you very much!

Youth Servant Event THIS SUNDAY, Nov. 20, 1:30-5:30pm. Timothy’s youth & families will provide Thanksgiving meal and message of God’s love to friends at Our Redeemer Lutheran in Downtown KC. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions. Thank you for praying for its impact on those who enjoy the meal and hear God’s Word. Thanks also to those who provided food for this servant event.

Youth Video Scavenger Hunt TOMORROW, Nov. 19, 10am-12:30pm, RD Mize. Back by popular demand after a raucously fun time last year! RSVP to Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) TODAY!

Product Labels Best Choice & Clearly by Best Choice labels may be dropped off at the Information Centers anytime. Box Top labels are now scanned on the Box Top for Education app on your phone. Please refer to instructions explained in the Nov. 4 issue of Timothy Connects. Thank you for participating in these programs for the TLS Scholarship Fund!

Plastic Bags may be recycled by dropping them off at the Communication Center (mailbox area) at RD Mize for delivery to Immanuel Lutheran Food Pantry in KC. Thank you!

Church Office will be closed Nov. 24-27; School Office will be closed Nov. 23-27. No education classes on Nov. 23. Please plan to attend Thanksgiving Eve service in RD Mize sanctuary at 5:30pm. Holy Communion will be celebrated. An abbreviated issue of Timothy Connects will distribute on Wed., Nov. 23^rd.

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Sun., Dec. 4, 11:30am, Wyatt Auditorium. Please plan to attend; your input is vital. Quorum of 40 communicant members required to conduct business. Agenda: Annual Ministry Reports, Overview of 2022 at Timothy, Moving Ministries Forward in 2023, Called Staff Housing Allowance, Election of Lay Leaders (please refer to proposed slate shared in Nov. 11 issue of Timothy Connects), Approval of 2023 Proposed Operating Budget (will be posted on church website by Nov. 30).

Advent Services Nov. 30 & Dec. 7 at 5:30pm at RD Mize; Dec. 14 at 6:30pm at Wyatt (TLS 1st-8^th Christmas Program)

TLS Pre-School and Kindergarten Christmas Program Mon., Dec. 12, 6pm, Wyatt Auditorium

Christmas Eve Services RD Mize: 5:30, 7:30 & 9pm (with Holy Communion); Wyatt: 4pm

Christmas Day Service RD Mize: 10am (with Holy Communion) NOTE: No other Sunday services at RD Mize or Wyatt on Christmas Day

Cookie Festival Dec. 3^rd, Front doors open at 8:30am; Cookie Festival door opens at 9am; shop until sold out; Holy Trinity Lutheran, 5901 E 135^th St., Grandview, MO 64030, 816.763.3211. Proceeds benefit Grandview Assistance Program, Siberian Lutheran Mission Society, KC Lutheran High, Holy Trinity Lutheran Pre-School, Adopt-a-Sem Student at Sem in St. Louis, and Grace Day 2023 (Holy Trinity’s Back-to-School Outreach). Cookies sold by the box ($20 per box). Check out the flyer posted at RD Mize & Wyatt.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—The Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

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

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)” 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

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

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 10-11am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray

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Timothy Connects Friday Nov. 11th, 2022

By Doug Fleck|2022-11-11T10:24:54-06:00November 11th, 2022|Timothy Connects|

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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
Money Matters: The Macedonian Model

The Bible has a lot to say about money. It’s one of the most frequently discussed topics in Holy Scripture. For the next three weeks, we’re going to look at the longest passages that the apostle Paul wrote about money, starting with how the Macedonian Christians gave it to God.

Nothing in Common: A Devotion

Voting week comes with negative ads and intolerance. Sometimes politics can push us apart, and I wonder if both sides can find common ground.

When we’re at odds with family, friends, co-workers, or neighbors, finding one thing in common can truly change the tone of a conversation and even the direction of the relationship. It can give us a pathway back to one another, refreshing our affection and even respect for one another.

In Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth, he says he is “all things to all people” I Corinthians 9:22. The context of this statement is that he’s defending his lifestyle choices and the sacrifice of some of his rights to the Corinthians, explaining that each of these decisions has been an effort to connect with people who need the good news of Jesus. He attempts to be as least offensive as possible to each person he hopes to help. The New Living Translation puts it exactly in those words! I try find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. I Corinthians 9:22.

It’s true that some people grow apart and some relationships end. But for the ones that still have common ground somewhere underneath the rubble of conflict and pain, healing can take place and good can be accomplished. We, like Paul, can stand on our common ground in Christ.

Youth Sunday 2022

Timothy’s middle schoolers stepped up to lead worship last Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Wyatt 10am service. From reading Scripture lessons, greeting worshipers, assisting with altar guild tasks, and even leading some of the music in worship, it was a great opportunity for our youth to reflect the servant life Jesus calls us to! The Next Generation is on the move!

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Once again, we will gather to praise God and give thanks for His bountiful blessings at the annual Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wed., Nov. 23, at 5:30pm, in the RD Mize sanctuary. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Following Timothy’s tradition at this service, the offering will be designated for Timothy’s Emergency Assistance Fund which provides funds for those in need throughout the coming year. Over the past two years, Timothy has assisted approximately 85 families with vouchers for gasoline, lodging, utilities, and meals/groceries. Thank you for your generous support!

Stepping Up Financially

Timothy’s leadership continues to celebrate the numerous examples of ministries that Transform Lives through Christ and appreciates the congregation’s support. While offering time and talents is immeasurably valuable, these ministries also require financial resources to support salaries and expenses. A decrease in general contributions and First Fruits, combined with current inflation we all experience in our personal budgets, has impacted Timothy’s cash flow.

If you were not in worship last Sunday, stop by the Information Center at either campus to pick up a Step-Up Chart for the first nine months of 2022. As you study the chart, we pray that you consider “stepping up” your financial support of the general operating fund for the remainder of 2022 and into the new year. In addition, major projects to maintain, repair, or replace items such as a portion of the Wyatt driveway and HVAC units at Wyatt are also impacting Timothy’s resources.

We realize inflation is impacting you and your family as much as it is impacting your Timothy family, but we ask that you prayerfully consider taking a step up in your giving to maintain God’s House and support its wonderful ministries seeking to impact lives and bring people closer to Jesus. Thank you!

Heit’s Point Welcomes New Director

The Heit’s Point Lutheran Ministries family welcomes a new Executive Director, Pastor Rocco Mallardi, and his family. Having previously served as pastor at Messiah Lutheran in Hays, KS, for the past seven years and as pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Parsons, KS, for four years before that, he is excited “to stay focused upon Christ, as we support the LCMS congregations of the MO District and eastern KS District, their groups, and their families, while we work together to build a world-class Lutheran summer camp and retreat center on the Lake of the Ozarks.”

Timothy congregation is invited to the Heit’s Point Christmas Celebration on Sun., Dec. 4, in the Rinne Activity Cemter. The program, narrated by Pastor Mallardi, begins with a dinner at 1pm, followed by a program at 2pm and dessert at 3pm. The address is 28345 Heit’s Point Ave., Lincoln, MO 65338. Check out their website at www.heitspoint.com. Please RSVP your attendance at info@heitspoint.com or 660.668.2363.

Proposed Slate of Lay Leaders

Timothy’s Nominating Committee submits the following slate of lay leaders for Voters’ Assembly approval at the regular annual meeting on Sun., Dec. 4, 2022, at 11:30am in Wyatt Auditorium. The congregation thanks those who have ever served in leadership positions in the past as well as those who will continue to serve into the new year.
Executive Board
Congregational President—Diane Mayfield
Congregational Secretary—Charlie Johnson
Congregational Treasurer—Joe Sauter
Vice-Presidents—Carol Cronkhite, Gary Flandermeyer, Doug Hick, Mark Meyer, Doug Spilker, Louie Wilbers

Commission Leaders
GATHER—Bob Logan
GROW—Mary Reed
GIVE—TBD
GO—Emily Wilson

Board of Elected Elders
Director—Rick Little
Asst. Director—TBD
Secretary—Stephen Schild
Members—Charlie Cronkhite, Mel Falk, Tary Krahenbuhl, Kyle Oelklaus, Buddy Young

School Board
President—Christy Yager
Vice-President—Aimee Gorrow
Secretary—Lois Domsch
Members—Charlie Bock, Kate Force, Tracy Hutton, Dave MacLean

2022 First Fruits contributions total $98,670.59, as of Nov. 6^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,500.00, as of Nov. 6^th. Thank you!

Moms Event TOMORROW, Nov. 12, 9-11am, Wyatt Music Room. All moms of children through age 18 are invited for a fun morning of breakfast, games, crafts, fellowship, and a quick Bible study. Contact Kaye Gray (kgray1024@yahoo.com) with questions.

Pairs & Spares Tues., Nov. 15, 11:30am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Traditional Thanksgiving meal (turkey, ham, mashed potatoes & gravy provided); please bring side dish or dessert to share and enjoy the fun & fellowship. Gayl Calvin will provide entertainment. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

LWML Nut & Candy Sale continues through Nov. 27. Order forms available at both campuses on Sunday mornings. Online ordering also available at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Events) which, if placed before 8am on Mondays, may be picked up the following Sunday. Limited quantities of products will be available at tables beginning THIS SUNDAY, Nov. `13. All orders must be picked up by Dec. 4^th. Proceeds will be shared among Mites for Missions (10%), Immanuel Food Pantry (45%), and Timothy 2023 Youth Mission Trip (45%). Thank you for your support, and happy shopping!

Holiday Brown Grocery Sack Ministry continues through Nov. 27. Sacks may be picked up in grocery carts at either campus. A food list is attached to each sack. Please return filled sacks to the grocery carts by Sunday, Nov. 27. They will be delivered to Jesu el Buen Pastor (the Lutheran Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd) in downtown KC. The need is great, and we thank you for assisting in feeding the hungry.

Regular Monthly Food Donations in November will also be delivered to Jesus el Buen Pastor in downtown KC. Thank you for your ongoing support!

TLS Christmas Workshop Tags for gifts for this TLS activity may be selected through Mon., Nov. 14 with the suggested gift returned by Nov. 21 under the Christmas Workshop Tree at either campus. Contact Kate Force (kate@twichetts.com), Clancy Heisel (clancyh@timothylutheran.com), or Kristen Anderson (kristena@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

LUMAA Wed., Nov. 16. Calvary Lutheran, 7500 Oak, KCMO. Registration 9am; opening service 9:30am; Speaker from KC Heroes; Gifts from the Heart: winter necessities (new socks, gloves, hats, scarves, coats, long underwear, new blankets/quilts—full or queen); drop off by Nov. 13 in plastic bin at either campus. RSVP for free lunch to Susan Ready (816.328.2201 or sready2@comcast.net) by Nov. 13.

Giving Trees will be displayed in lobby of either campus starting Wed., Nov. 23, to choose tag(s) and then return suggested gifts on Sun., Dec. 11, for Timothy’s annual Journey to the Manger. Gifts will be distributed to individuals/families suggested by Timothy members, Community Services League, Immanuel Lutheran in KC, and Our Redeemer Lutheran in KC. Thank you for your generous support in the past. We look forward to this year’s gifts of love.

Women of Hope Christmas by Candlelight: A Prayer Event Fri, Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. All ladies and friends welcome; featuring Christian author, speaker, and life coach Amy Stout; no charge but need RSVPs for planning purposes. Register online at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Events) or church app (click on Events). Childcare available if requested by Nov. 30. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) or Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Staff Christmas Gift donations welcomed through Dec. 4. Please place in offering plate in envelope clearly marked “Staff Christmas Gift,” drop off or mail to church office, contribute online at church website (www.timothylutheran.com click on Give), or contribute online on church app (click of Give). Thank you very much!

Youth Servant Event Sun., Nov. 20, 1:30-5:30pm; Timothy’s youth & families will provide Thanksgiving meal and message of God’s love to friends at Our Redeemer Lutheran in Downtown KC. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) if you can prepare a side dish to support this outreach effort. Thank you for praying for its impact on those who enjoy the meal and hear God’s Word.

Youth Video Scavenger Hunt Sat., Nov. 19, 10am-12:30pm, RD Mize. Back by popular demand after a raucously fun time last year! Please RSVP to Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) by Nov. 16^th if you can participate this year for the race to collect items for Resource Health, the ultimate goal (along with racking up the most points by your team to WIN THE TROPHY!) If parents are willing to drive, please contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com). If Timothy youth happen to ring your doorbell that morning, they will appreciate your assistance in helping them.

Product Labels Timothy is reminded to save Best Choice, Clearly by Best Choice, and Box Tops labels year-round to support the TLS Scholarship Fund. Drop off anytime at the Information Center at either campus. Thank you!

Church and School Offices will be closed from Nov. 24 – 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. There are no education classes on Nov. 23^rd. Thanksgiving Eve Service is at RD Mize sanctuary at 5:30pm. Holy Communion will be celebrated.

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Sun., Dec. 4, 11:30am, Wyatt Auditorium. Please plan to attend. Quorum of 40 communicant members required to conduct business.

Advent Services Nov. 30 & Dec. 7 at 5:30pm at RD Mize; Dec. 14 at 6:30pm at Wyatt (TLS K-8 Christmas Program)

Christmas Eve Services RD Mize: 5:30, 7:30, and 9pm (with Holy Communion); Wyatt: 4pm

Christmas Day Service RD Mize: 10am (with Holy Communion) NOTE: No other Sunday services at RD Mize or Wyatt on Christmas Day

Plastic Bags Feel free to recycle plastic bags by dropping them off at Communication Center (mailbox area) at RD Mize for delivery to Immanuel Lutheran Food Pantry. Thank you!

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—The Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

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

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)” 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Book of Acts”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men
] Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky Blatt for current book

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 10-11am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray

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Timothy Connects Friday Nov. 4th, 2022

By Doug Fleck|2022-11-04T08:46:27-05:00November 4th, 2022|Timothy Connects|

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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
The Endgame

What is it you’re trying to accomplish? What is the endgame? That is something we often have to stop and ask ourselves as we go about our business. If everything goes according to our plans, what do we think will be the end result? God gives us a sneak peek of His endgame in the reading from Revelation. When the Church goes out to share the Gospel, the end result is a great multitude praising Him for all eternity. And today, we pause to remember those who have taken their place in that uncountable crowd and give thanks for them reaching their reward.

Could Fear Be an Invitation to Trust? A Devotion

Today I am reminded of a scene from a movie. It’s fall in a large city park—kids are playing, old men are studying chess boards, and a small crowd is surrounding a cardboard box. There sits the con artist moving cups as fast as he can, swiping money from customers who think they know which cup the ball is under. It’s a shell game. The shell game is all about keeping your eye on the ball, but the game is already rigged and each of his customers loses the moment they put down their money.

God doesn’t have a trick up His sleeve. He keeps His promises, and His blessings are real. We might have a tendency to think that we’re missing something, that we have to play this game of life just right, or that it’s rigged. You might think God is holding out on you, that you actually can’t count on what He’s promised for your life, as if the blessings He has for you and me are part of a game that we’re not playing by the rules.

God is not playing a shell game with your life. You don’t have to think it’s a gamble to trust Him that the blessings will come. God doesn’t play games with how He moves in your life. But God tell us in Psalm 84: 11-12 that “The Lord grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity. Happy is the person who trusts in you.” God doesn’t require you to be perfect. He sent Jesus to make you blameless; He cleansed you so you can happily trust Him and His ways and timing. God may not grant every answer to your prayers that you want or do things the way you see fit, but He will give the ultimate good thing in eternal life with Him—now and forever, with blessings and miracles along the way.

All Saints Sunday
In Memory of Our Departed Faithful

This Sunday we celebrate All Saints Sunday in both services. We pray that our member brothers and sisters in Christ departed during the past year rest in peace in the hands of Jesus. You are welcome to access the video in their honor by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/5ZWVBIqtwnk

James Arfmann Maurine Dodson   Tudy Dotson
Gloria Cundiff   Barbara Welch Robin Hochgrebe
Charles Osborne Maurine Perdue   Linda Merrell
Gloria Seitz   Rose Mary Thompson Jennifer Knauer
Harold Perdue Don Gramlich   Lowell Hake
Kenneth Kessinger Norma Grace Marion Meyer
Minerva Pryne Verna Lohman Mary Sue Butters
Mark Wenger Gerald Holland   Norbert Apel

Youth Sunday

This Sunday, Nov. 6, is Youth Sunday at Timothy’s Wyatt service. Worshipers will be led by youth in some worship duties normally carried out by adults, such as altar guild, sound booth techs, ushers, communion assistants, readers, singers, and musicians. We praise God for their servant hearts in sharing their talents!

Pray for Lutherans for Life

We continue to pray for ministries we support through Timothy’s monthly/annual tithe. In the month of November, we encourage you to pray for Lutherans for Life. Their mission is to equip Lutherans and their neighbors to be Gospel-motivated voices for life with a vision that every Lutheran, both individually and in community, is upholding the God-given value of human life and influencing society to do the same.

Lutherans for Life believes that the Church is compelled by God’s Word to speak and at on behalf of those who are vulnerable and defenseless. The crisis of our times is the repudiation of biblical truth manifested in the wanton destruction of innocent human life through legalized abortion-on-demand and the growing threat to the lives of others through legalized assisted suicide and euthanasia. Lutherans for Life will strive to give a Gospel-motivated witness to the Church and society on these and other related issues, such as chastity, post-abortion healing, and family living. They will call God’s people to compassionate action and foster life-affirming alternatives for those facing difficult situations.

This weekend in worship you will receive a postcard with suggested prayers. Please keep Lutherans for Life and those they represent in your prayers.

Holiday Brown Grocery Sack Ministry

For many years, Timothy has generously provided food items for a holiday meal to those in need. Brown grocery sacks with attached food list can be picked up in the grocery cart in lobby at either campus. Filled sacks can be returned to the grocery carts any Sunday in November. They will be delivered to Jesu el Buen Pastor (the Lutheran Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd) in downtown KC. The need is great, and we thank you for assisting in feeding the hungry.

Youth Servant Event

Timothy’s youth and families are heading down to Our Redeemer Lutheran in KC on Sunday, Nov. 20, 1:30-5:30pm, to provide a community Thanksgiving meal and message of God’s love. We could use your support in the form of praying for our event, preparing a side dish for the meal, and perhaps even joining us (but there are limited spots due to allotted space), so please contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) if you’d like to support this event in some way.

Youth Video Scavenger Hunt

Calling all youth! Oh, it’s on! Junior and senior high youth had a crazy time last year at the Video Scavenger Hunt, so it back by popular demand. Join us Sat., Nov. 19, as we race against other teams collecting items for Resource Health and take photos and videos of all kinds of shenanigans along the way. Try to knock out as many items as you can before returning to church and see if your team can rack up the most points TO WIN THE TROPHY! RSVP needed by Nov. 16 to plan for drivers. If any parents are willing to drive, please contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com).

Product Labels for TLS

Did you know that Timothy Lutheran School still collects various product labels? UPC codes from Best Choice labels and Clearly by Best Choice (newer brand of organic & gluten-free items) may be clipped and saved for TLS and dropped off at the Information Center at each campus. The funds collected from these labels benefit TLS Scholarship Fund. Contact Lois Warren (816.427.5168) with questions about Best Choice and Clearly labels. Thank you!
TLS also gets credit for collecting Box Tops labels, but that program now uses the Box Top for Education app on your phone. Buy participating products and use the Box Top app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of your purchase. The app identifies eligible products, and earnings are credited online to TLS. Even if you’re shopping online or participating in grocery pickup, you can still submit your digital or email receipt with the Box Tops app and earn. TLS receives a check twice a year! See a list of participating products at BTFE.COM/PRODUCTS. Box Tops earnings really add up, and the more people who participate, the bigger the impact. Over the years, TLS has received a total of $10,860.80!
Contact Sandy Logan, Box Tops for Education Coordinator, at slogan19 54@gmail.com or 816.668.8213 if you have questions about the Box Tops program. Thank you!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $97,500.59, as of Oct. 30^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,500.00, as of Oct. 30^th. Thank you!

LWML Nut & Candy Sale starts THIS SUNDAY, Nov. 6. You can pick up an order form at table in lobby at either campus or order online at www.timothylutheran.com (Click on Events). Filled orders can be picked up the following Sunday. Limited quantities of products will be available at the tables beginning next Sunday, Nov. 13. Proceeds will be shared among Mites for Missions (10%), Immanuel Food Pantry (45%), and Timothy 2023 Youth Mission Trip (45%). Thank you for your support and happy shopping!

Regular Monthly Food Donations in November, in addition to the Holiday Brown Grocery Sacks, will be delivered to Jesu el Buen Pastor (the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd). Thank you for your ongoing support!

Service of Prayer Wed., Nov. 9, 7:30-8pm, RD Mize Sanctuary. Please join us as we continue our journey together as brothers and sisters in Christ to pray without ceasing.

TLS Christmas Workshop Tags for gifts for this PTL activity may be selected through Mon., Nov.14 with the suggested gift returned through Nov. 11 under the Christmas Workshop Tree at either campus. Contact Kate Force (kate@twitchetts.com), Clancy Heisel (clancyh@timothylutheran.com) or Kristen Anderson (kanderson@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

TLS Veterans’ Day Program Fri., Nov. 11, 9am, Wyatt Auditorium. Everyone invited to this annual salute to America’s veterans. Contact school office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8017) with questions.

Moms Event Sat., Nov. 12, 9-11am, Music Room, Wyatt. All moms of children through age 18 are invited for a fun morning of breakfast, games, crafts, fellowship, and a quick Bible study. Childcare provided if requested when you RSVP through the church app (click on Events) or church website (www.timothylutheran.com Click on Events) or by contacting Kaye Gray (kgray1024@yahoo.com).

Pairs & Spares Tues., Nov. 15, 11:30am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Traditional Thanksgiving meal (turkey, ham, mashed potatoes & gravy provided); please bring side dish or dessert and enjoy the fun & fellowship. Gayl Calvin will provide entertainment. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

LUMAA Wed., Nov. 16. Calvary Lutheran, 7500 Oak St., KCMO. Registration 9am; opening service 9:30am; Speaker from KC Heroes; Gifts from the Heart: winter necessities (new socks, gloves, hats, scarves, coats, long underwear, new blankets/quilts—full or queen); drop off by Nov. 13 in plastic bin at either campus. RSVP for free lunch to Susan Ready (816.328.2201 or sready2@comcast.net) by Nov. 13.

Thanksgiving Eve Service (With Holy Communion) Wed., Nov. 23, 5:30pm, RD Mize Sanctuary. Offering will be designated for Timothy’s Emergency Assistance Fund. Thank you for your support!

Giving Trees will be displayed in lobby of either campus starting Wed., Nov. 23, for you to choose tag(s) and return suggested gifts on Sun., Dec. 11, for Timothy’s annual Journey to the Manger. Gifts will be distributed to individuals/families suggested by Timothy families, Community Services League, Immanuel Lutheran Church in KC, and Our Redeemer Lutheran in KC. Thank you for your generous support in the past. We look forward to this year’s gifts of love.

Women of Hope Christmas by Candlelight: A Prayer Event Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. All ladies & friends welcome; featuring Christian author, speaker, & life coach Amy Stout; no charge but reservations required for dessert & planning purposes. Register online at Timothy’s website or app. Childcare available if requested by Nov. 30. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) or Nancy Nowiszewski (tnnova@sbcglobal.net) with questions.

Staff Christmas Gift donations welcomed through Dec. 4. Please place in offering plate, drop off or mail to church office, contribute online at church website (www.timothylutheran.com Click on Give), or contribute online on church app (Click on Give). Thank you very much!

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Sun., Dec. 4, 11:30am, Wyatt Auditorium. Please plan to attend. Quorum of 40 communicant members required to conduct business.

Advent Services Theme: The Holy Family; Nov. 30 & Dec. 7 at 5:30pm at RD Mize; Dec. 14 at 6:30pm at Wyatt (TLS Christmas Program)

Christmas Eve Services RD Mize: 5:30pm, 7:30pm, & 9pm (with Holy Communion); Wyatt: 4pm

Christmas Day Service RD Mize: 10am (with Holy Communion); NOTE: No other Sunday services at RD Mize or Wyatt on Christmas Day

Plastic Bags Are these piling up at your house? Looking for a useful way to recycle? Feel free to bring to RD Mize Campus and drop off in plastic tub in Communication Center (mailboxes). They are appreciated by the Immanuel Lutheran Food Pantry. Thank you!

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—The Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

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

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led y various ladies

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

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt

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

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Timothy Connects Friday, Oct 28th, 2022

By Doug Fleck|2022-10-27T13:39:43-05:00October 28th, 2022|Timothy Connects|

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Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
The Truth That Frees

We often wind up prisoners of so many things: debt, past decisions, lies that others tell us or we tell ourselves. But Jesus comes to set us free from the prisons we’re trapped in through Himself. He is the truth that sets us free, something we remember and celebrate on Reformation Sunday.

God Doesn’t Play Games: A Devotion

Service of Prayer

In our journey together as brothers and sisters in Christ, we long to gather in our pursuit to pray without ceasing. God desires that we continue to seek Him in all things and that our eyes are opened to see where Jesus is already working and leading. We invite you to join us in a Service of Prayer and God’s Word on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7:30-8pm, in the sanctuary at RD Mize, as we meet to pray for the future of Timothy into the Next Generation. Transforming Lives through Christ is much more than a slogan . . it’s an adventure in fulfilling the Great Commission of going into the world and sharing the love of Jesus with those whom God has placed in our lives.

Let’s devote ourselves to God’s Word as we continue to gather in prayer. God has set before us an example to love and serve our neighbors, and it’s always centered in prayer. We thank and praise God for all that He has done and continues to do for us as we serve together in the body of Christ as a church family. We continue to pray, “Lord, teach us how to pray.”

Children’s Harvest Party

Last Friday, Oct. 21, over 100 kiddos plus family member packed the Wyatt Campus for our 2^nd Annual Church/School Harvest Party. The kids enjoyed a wide variety of games, some pizza, music, and, of course, prizes. It was a great night of parents connecting and kiddos playing.

Falloween

Last Saturday, Oct. 22, the RD Mize Campus became a great night of fall fun for 18 junior and senior high kiddos! We had some stellar carved pumpkins and created our own superhero masks. The kids had fun running around the building with nerf guns, followed by a discussion about the masks we wear to cover what’s really going on inside. The evening wrapped up with some delicious s’mores. It was a great time to grow in Christ with each other.

Youth Sunday

Timothy is excited to designate Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Wyatt Campus as Youth Sunday. Worshipers will be led by youth in some worship “duties” normally carried out by adults, such as altar guild, sound booth techs, ushers, communion helpers, readers, singers, and musicians. We praise God for their servant hearts to share their talents!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $97,405.59, as of Oct. 23^rd. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,500.00, as of Oct. 23^rd. Thank you!

Thank you “The family of Stephen and Janel Schild would like to thank our church family for their thoughts, prayers, and uplifting cards at the death of Steve’s father who is in his heavenly home with Jesus. Words cannot express our gratitude for your outpouring of love during this time.”

Potholes in Wyatt fire lane and driveway on east side by dumpster were repaired with concrete earlier this week. Please avoid driving over this area as you attend events at Wyatt during the next week, including worship on Sunday. The main parking lot is not affected by this repair work. Thank you!

Thanksgiving Grocery Bag Ministry THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 30, is the first day to pick up a brown grocery sack from the grocery cart at either campus to fill with foods for holiday meals for families in the inner city. A food list is affixed to each bag. Please return filled bags any time before Sun., Nov. 27. Thank you!

Lay Leadership Nominations due THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 30, to Congregational President Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.898.8772).

Christmas Giving Trees Deadline to submit names of an individual/family from our congregation or school for Timothy’s annual Care Ministry Giving Tree opportunity is THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 30. Name of individual/family with address & phone number should be placed in sealed envelope and put in Sandy Gregory’s mailbox at RD Mize or contact her at 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com. A Giving Tree will be displayed at each campus starting Wed., Nov. 23, for you to choose tag(s) and return suggested gifts on Sun., Dec. 11, for Timothy’s annual Journey to the Manger. Gifts will be distributed to individuals/families suggested by Timothy families, 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.

All Saints Sunday will be celebrated next Sunday, Nov. 6, in both services. God bless the memory of Timothy’s members who now rest in the hands of Jesus.

TLS Christmas Workshop Tags for gifts for this PTL activity may be selected through Nov. 6, with the suggested gift returned through Nov. 6 under the Christmas Workshop tree at Wyatt. Contact Kate Force (kate@twitchetts.com), Clancy Heisel (clancyh@timothylutheran.com), or Kristen Anderson (kristena@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Food Donations for October will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. All non-perishable food is appreciated. Especially needed at this time are liquid hand soap, onion soup mix, canned soups, canned beans, paper towels, cleaning sponges, and multi-purpose cleaner. Please drop off in grocery cart at either campus. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Donations for Welcome Inn Residents through THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 30, as organized by GIVE Commission, may be dropped off in the designated plastic tub in the lobby of either campus. Special needs include shampoo, liquid or bar soap, plastic silverware & cups, and toilet paper. Labels with scripture verses offering words of encouragement & prayer will be affixed to each item/pkg. Thank you for your support!

Surviving the Holidays GriefShare special session Thurs., Nov. 3, 6:30-8pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize. Contact Pam Lund (pal42day@gmail.com) with questions & to register, or register on Timothy’s church app (click on Events) or the website (www.timothylutheran.com Click on Events) or call church office (86.228.5300).

TLS Trivia Night Fri., Nov. 4, 6-10pm, Wyatt Auditorium. Tickets available on school website. Theme: “Timmy Vision.” Call school office (86.228.5300 Ext. 8017) with questions.

LWML Nut & Candy Sale Order/purchase Nov. 6 through Nov. 27; last day to pick up Dec. 4; both campuses; online orders available as well as printed forms.

TLS Veterans’ Day Program Fri., Nov. 11, 9am, Wyatt Auditorium. Everyone invited to this annual salute to America’s veterans. Contact school office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8017) with questions.

Moms Event Sat., Nov. 12, 9-11am, Music Room, Wyatt. All moms of children through age 18 are invited for a fun morning of breakfast, fames, crafts, fellowship, and a quick Bible study. Childcare provided if requested when you RSVP through the church app (click on Events) or church website (www.timothylutheran.com Click on Events)) or by contacting Kaye Gray (kgray10234@yahoo.com).

Pairs & Spares Tues., Nov. 15, 11:30am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Traditional Thanksgiving meal (turkey, ham, mashed potatoes & gravy provided); please bring a side dish or dessert and enjoy the fun & fellowship. Gayl Calvin to provide entertainment. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

LUMAA Wed., Nov. 16, Calvary Lutheran, 7500 Oak St., KCMO. Registration 9am; opening service 9:30. Program: Speaker form KC Heroes; Gifts from the Heart: winter necessities (new socks, gloves, hats, scarves, coats, long underwear, new blankets/quilts (full & queen); drop off by Nov. 13 in plastic bin at either campus; RSVP for free lunch to Susan Ready (816.328.2201 or sready2@comcast.net) by Nov. 13.

Women of Hope Christmas by Candlelight: A Prayer Event Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. All ladies & friends welcome; featuring Christian author, speaker, & life coach Amy Stout; no charge but reservations are required for dessert & planning purposes. Childcare available if requested by Nov. 30. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) or Nancy Nowiszewksi (tnnova@sbcglobal.net) with questions. You can register online at Timothy’s website or app.

Thanksgiving Eve Service (With Holy Communion) Wed., Nov. 23, 5:30pm, RD Mize Sanctuary. Offering will again be designated for Timothy’s Emergency Fund. Thank you for your support!

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Sun., Dec. 4, 11:30am, Wyatt Auditorium.

Advent Services Theme: The Holy Family; Nov. 30 and Dec. 2 at 5:30pm at RD Mizer; Dec. 9 at 6:30pm at Wyatt (TLS Christmas Program)

Christmas Eve Services RD Mize: 5:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9pm (with Holy Communion); 4pm at Wyatt

Christmas Day Service RD Mize: 10am (with Holy Communion); NOTE: No other Sunday services at RD Mize or Wyatt on Christmas Day

St. Paul Lutheran High School Timothy is invited to attend a free performance of the drama, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, on Thurs., Nov. 10 at 10am, Fri., Nov. 11 at 7pm, or Sat., Nov. 12 at 7pm, in Kaeppel Chapel on the St. Paul HS Campus in Concordia, MO. No reserved seating. Concessions available. Free-will donations supporting the SPLHS drama dept. are appreciated.

Giant Clothing Giveaway Nov. 14-16, noon-6pm, St. John LaLande Catholic Church, 805 NW RD Mize Rd, BSMO; clothing drive located in church Parish Center behind the church; good, used clothing for needy families is available at no charge; free-will donations accepted with all proceeds benefiting the area needy.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—The Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

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

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

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

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

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

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