July 3, 2025

Join Us this Sunday for Worship - One Story

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Timothy Lutheran Announcement

Bible Studies

Stay Connected with the Timothy Lutheran App!

Join “Mirroring God’s Word” Daily Devotional

Call Committee Update

Faith, Family, and Fatherhood

Outdoor Clean Up Day

Missouri District Convention Update: A Note from Pastor Ryan

Back-to-School Blessings: Supply Drive for Blue Springs CSL

July Donations

Now Hiring at Timothy Lutheran School!

Do You Have a Story to Share?

Join Us this Sunday for Worship - One Story

The Bible is filled with words and pages. At times, it’s easy to read. Other times, it is complicated. But this collection of 66 books tells one united story. The Story of God’s Salvation. This isn’t just a story, but a reality. For what God has done, what Jesus has done, is our reality. Join us today as we walk with Pastor Rod through this incredible truth.

Bible Studies

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study: “Book of Concord”, 9:00-10:00 am; Library: led by Clint Foster and Dale Russell

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study "True Spirituality",10:30-11:30 am; led by Wayne Diveley, Lori Diveley, and Gary Storck.

Monday Morning Adult Bible Study 10-11 am, "Book of Romans"; Pointe of Hope Coffee House; led by George Zimmerschied

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study; 6:30-7:30 am, “Proverbs - A House of Wisdom”, Conference Room; Led by various men

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study "Becoming a Woman of Prayer" by Cynthia Heald; 9-10:30 am, Pointe of Hope Library; led by various ladies

Wednesday Night Sr High Revolution 6:30-8 pm;  Room 1200 (Youth Room)

Friday Night (July 11th) Faith, Family and Fatherhood, More information, contact Tyler Shaffer, 816-217-2249, sign up on the app under events

Stay Connected with the Timothy Lutheran App!

Do you have the Timothy Lutheran App on your phone? If not, it only takes a few seconds to download—and it’s the easiest way to stay connected to everything happening at Timothy!

With the app, you can watch services, sign up for events, give online, submit prayer requests, and more—all at your fingertips.

Already have the app? Make sure you’re logged into your profile. If you’re not logged in, some buttons and features may not work properly.

Whether you’re new to Timothy or have been part of the family for years, the app is a simple and powerful way to grow in faith and stay involved.

Join “Mirroring God’s Word” Daily Devotional

Deepen your faith journey with "Mirroring God's Word," a daily email devotional designed to bring scripture to life in your everyday. Each day, you'll receive fresh insights and reflection prompts to help you see yourself and the world through God's truth, encouraging growth and transformation.

• Daily Inspiration: Start each day with a powerful scripture and meaningful reflection.

• Personal Growth: Discover how God's Word applies directly to your life's challenges and joys.

• Heartfelt Connection: Experience a deeper connection with God through thoughtful, guided contemplation.

• Conveniently Delivered: Receive your devotional directly in your inbox, ready when you are.

Ready to reflect, grow, and live out His truth? Sign up and get connected. Contact Pastor Rod Lindemann at RodL@TimothyLutheran.com with any questions. Register online at https://mailchi.mp/timothylutheran/mirroring-gods-word.

Call Committee Update

On Thursday, June 19th, the Call Committee met to review and discuss our analysis and consideration for the 13 candidates we selected from the original list sent to us by the Missouri district office. We had a very long discussion about each member’s review process and the extensive research that we conducted for each of the 13 pastors. The teamwork, energy, and cohesiveness amongst all the members of our committee are amazing and very exciting to be a part of, truly a blessing to be thankful for. We narrowed down our list of pastor candidates to 9 pastors that we felt very strongly about conducting a Zoom interview to learn more about them and to help us determine if they were the right match to be our next Senior Pastor. We scheduled four Tuesdays in July to conduct Zoom interviews with each of the Pastors. We have contacted each of the pastors and provided them with our time and date schedule for them to select what works best for them. We have finalized a good number of the scheduled interviews as of now, but we are waiting for a few more to fill in the remaining date and time slots.

The Call Committee really appreciates all the support, kind words, and prayers that we have been receiving from the Timothy congregation. Please continue to pray for the Call Committee, the pastor candidates and their congregations, Pastor Ryan and Pastor Rod, and for Timothy Lutheran Church as we follow God’s will and direction in this Divine Call process.

In His Service, for His Glory,

Senior Pastor Call Committee

Faith, Family, and Fatherhood

Dads, you’re invited to the next Faith, Family, and Fatherhood gathering on Friday, July 11, from 7–9 PM. This group brings together fathers navigating the same season of life—raising children, leading their homes, and walking in faith.

Our time together offers encouragement, real conversation, and Christ-centered support for the highs and lows of fatherhood. Whether you're a new dad or have years of experience, this is a space to grow in community and purpose.

Guided by Proverbs 22:6 — “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it” — our mission is clear: to raise the next generation with intentionality, integrity, and a strong foundation in Christ.

Would like volunteers to bring weed eaters, chainsaws, boots, and gloves, which are strongly recommended.   Volunteers can text Louie for questions or details.

Mark your calendars to volunteer a couple of hours on July 19th, 8 am-noon

Men, women, and teens will all be helpful and much appreciated.
It is recommended to bring/wear gloves.
 

Please contact Louie Wilbers (816.988.6059) or the church office (816.228.5300) if you can help, or click the button to let us know you're coming!

Thank you very much!! Blessings on your day!

Missouri District Convention Update: A Note from Pastor Ryan

Please take time to read the letter from Pastor Ryan regarding the Missouri District Convention. Thank you to Gary Flandermeyer for attending with him. Also, thank you to George Zimmerschid for being a backup if Gary could not attend.

If you would like to read more in detail from the district, please click https://timothylutheran.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Convention-2025.pdf. If you don’t have access to a computer, please reach out to the church office for a copy of this report, 816-228-5300.

Back-to-School Blessings: Supply Drive for Blue Springs CSL

Join us in supporting local students as they head back to school! Timothy is partnering with the Blue Springs Community Services League to collect much-needed school supplies for families in our community.

From July 6th to August 6th, you’re invited to bring donations to help students start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed.

Let’s come together to bless the Blue Springs community and be the hands and feet of Jesus to our neighbors in need.

The donation bin will be located in the church lobby. Thank you for giving generously!

Most Needed items:

• Kids snacks

• Kids juice

• Ramen noodles

• Hamburger Helper

• Minute rice

• Frozen meals

• Bread

• Clorox wipes

• Toilet paper

• Paper towels

• 13-gallon trash bags

July Donations

Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting this vital ministry! During July, all food donations will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Lee’s Summit, which provides crucial support to individuals and families working toward self-sufficiency.

Donations may be placed in the grocery cart located in the Church lobby, just to the right (east) of the south entry doors.

All non-perishable food items are welcome and greatly appreciated. Your ongoing support helps meet real needs in our community—thank you!

Now Hiring at Timothy Lutheran School!

Timothy Lutheran School is currently seeking a passionate, faith-filled individual to join our team! We have immediate opening for the following positions:

• After Care Program Staff Member – Part-time opportunity ideal for someone who enjoys working with children in a fun, caring setting. Hours will be after school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays during the school year.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our ministry team, please visit www.timothylutheranschool.com/TLSjobpostings for full job descriptions and application instructions.

Come be a part of a team that’s building strong foundations in faith and learning!

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
Mary Taggart: maryt@timothylutheran.com
Please keep your submission 200 to 250 words.

June 20, 2025

Join Us for Worship This Sunday - Coming Home

Contributions

Bible Studies

VBS Next Week

VBS Collections this Year!

Middle School Swim Talks!

End of VBS Movie Night

Call Committee Update

Missouri District Convention

A Heartfelt Thank You from Donna Stephens

Firework Fiesta

Lighthouse Fireworks Discount

Resource Health in Need of Donations

Mary Martha Circle Spreads Summer Joy - and Generosity

From the Bottom of Our Hearts…Thank You!

June Donations for Community Services League

Now Hiring at Timothy Lutheran School!

Organist/Keyboardist Position Available at Peach Lutheran Church

Do You Have a Story to Share?

Join Us for Worship This Sunday - Coming Home

This Sunday we welcome Pastor Phil Cook, who currently serves as the Executive Director of LUMA (Lutheran Urban Mission Agency), an organization we partner with in the KC area. LUMA walks with local churches and communities, empowering and equipping them to meet spiritual, social, and physical needs. Come be encouraged by Pastor Phil as he encourages us in the gospel.

Bible Studies

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study: “Book of Concord”, 9:00-10:00 am; Library: led by Clint Foster and Dale Russell

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study "True Spirituality",10:30-11:30 am; led by Wayne Diveley, Lori Diveley, and Gary Storck.

Monday Morning Adult Bible Study 10-11 am, "Book of Romans"; Pointe of Hope Coffee House; led by George Zimmerschied

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study; 6:30-7:30 am, “Proverbs - A House of Wisdom”, Conference Room; Led by various men

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study "Becoming like Jesus" by Cynthia Heald; 9-10:30 am, Pointe of Hope Library; led by various ladies

Wednesday Night Sr High Revolution 6:30-8 pm;  Room 1200 (Youth Room)

Friday Night (July 11th) Faith, Family and Fatherhood, More information contact Tyler Shaffer, 816-217-2249, sign up on app under events

Check the board in the lobby to donate items or click the Amazon Wish List below.

True North VBS - June 23-27

It’s here!!!

Next week is True North VBS, don’t miss out on Timothy Lutheran Church’s VBS this year. We will explore the great majesty of the northern lights as we are reminded that in a world that may lead us astray, Jesus is always our trusted, faithful friend to guide us to truth. It’ll be quite the adventure!

📍 Location: Timothy Lutheran Church
🗓️ Dates: June 23–27

Bonus Activities:

• Friday, June 27th, VBS wrap-up family movie night

• Sunday, June 29th, VBS celebration Sunday!

  
  

Let’s make this a week of faith, fun, and memories that last a lifetime!

This year, collections will be taken during the week of VBS for LUMA. Here is the list of their needs: canned fruits, soups, canned meats, sweet cereal, canned veggies, body bar soap, cooking oil, cleaning products, crackers, dish soap, frozen meats, feminine hygiene products, meal (boxed & canned), laundry soap, pasta sauce, paper towels, peanut butter and toilet paper.

This year, all money collected will go to support LASE Specialized Education (a Lutheran School advocate, partner, and resource). LASE (formerly known as Lutheran Association for Special Education) began with the dream and vision of parents who longed for their children with disabilities to be in a Christian education setting.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIM TALKS!

Middle schoolers’ VBS week is coming up. We hope you’ve signed up to serve, but we also want you to know, we haven’t forgotten you. During VBS week, we will be hosting Middle School SwimTalks on Tuesday, June 24th (Norm & Lois Kuecker’s home) and Thursday, June 26th (Rod and Miriam Lindemann’s home) evenings from 5:30-7 pm. Come swim, eat, and dive into God’s Word with us. Bring a snack or dessert to share and some friends. Contact Pastor Ryan for addresses and more information.

Gather Commission invites you to the End of VBS Movie Night, featuring The Wild Life in the Auditorium. Concessions open at 5:45 pm. The Movie Begins at 6:00 pm. Everyone is invited from Timothy Lutheran Church and School. Come enjoy a night of fellowship.

Call Committee Update

The Call Committee met last night to discuss pastor profile information and self-evaluations for 13 new candidates, as submitted by the MO District Office, to serve Timothy as its next Senior Pastor. As the process continues, please keep the Call Committee, Timothy church, and the candidates’ churches in your prayers as we seek God’s will in the divine call process.

Missouri District Convention

The Missouri District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod holds a convention every three years. This year’s convention will be held in Columbia, MO, from June 22-24. Pastor Ryan will serve as Timothy’s pastoral delegate, and Gary Flandermeyer will represent Timothy as its delegate, as he did in both 2019 and 2022 as well. If Gary is unable to attend for some reason, George Zimmerschied is Timothy’s lay alternate delegate. We praise God for their willingness to serve in this important capacity! Thank you!

FIREWORK FIESTA

Saturday, June 28th, 4:00-6:00 pm

Pointe of Hope Church, 1215 N 7 Hwy

Blue Springs, MO 64014

(in the front parking lot between the Fireworks Tent and ReStore)

Bring your family and come join us for a fun afternoon filled with Live Music, Games, Face painting, Firetrucks, and so much more!

See you on Saturday, June 28th!

Firework tent will be open July 1st - 4th, 9 am - 10 pm daily. Snow cones will be served in the evenings.

We’re excited to once again welcome Lighthouse Fireworks as they operate their seasonal fireworks tent right here on Timothy’s property, located at the corner of Lincoln Street and Highway 7.

As a special thank-you to our church family and staff, Lighthouse is offering a 10% discount on all purchases when you present a worship bulletin or staff ID at checkout.

So, whether you're shopping for your family’s 4th of July celebration or stocking up on summer fun, stop by the tent and enjoy this exclusive discount while supporting a business that’s part of our community.

Resource Health in Need of Donations

All Donations can be sent or personally delivered to our administrative office at:

1260 NE Windsor Dr.

Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

Please click the button to purchase directly from the Amazon link.

If you would like to receive a Material Gift Receipt, please leave a “Gift Message” with your name and address when placing your Amazon order.

Thank you so much for being a blessing to our dads!

June is the time for fun outings, so Mary Martha Circle gathered for a picnic at a local park and continued collecting items for Care Beyond the Boulevard (CBB), the group they are supporting this month.  CBB provides medical and mental health care to the homeless and under-served populations of Kansas City outside the bounds of traditional health care settings.  It has been a labor of love for the group.  So far, they have collected over 575 individual items, and some are shown here.

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) extends a heartfelt thank you to the Timothy congregation for your incredible generosity during this year’s Diaper Drive.

Thanks to your support, we collected 1,179 diapers for HappyBottoms, a local nonprofit that provides diapers to families in need across the Kansas City metro area.

Because of you, many little ones will stay clean, dry, and healthy—and their parents will breathe a little easier.

From the bottoms of our hearts, thank you for helping us cover more bottoms!

June Donations for Community Services League

During June, we’re collecting items and gas cards ($10–$30) for Community Services League. Pick up a list of needed donations at the cart in the lobby. Gas cards can be dropped off with Sandy at the front desk. Thank you for supporting our community!

Now Hiring at Timothy Lutheran School!

Timothy Lutheran School is currently seeking passionate, faith-filled individuals to join our team! We have immediate openings for the following positions:

• 3rd Grade Teacher – Full-time position for the 2025–2026 school year. We’re looking for a dedicated educator who loves working with children, integrates faith into the classroom, and supports academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.

  
  

• After Care Program Staff Member – Part-time opportunity ideal for someone who enjoys working with children in a fun, caring setting. Hours are typically in the late afternoon on school days.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our ministry team, please visit www.timothylutheranschool.com/TLSjobpostings for full job descriptions and application instructions.

Come be a part of a team that’s building strong foundations in faith and learning!

Organist/Keyboardist Position Available at

Peace Lutheran Church

Peace Lutheran Church is currently seeking an organist/keyboardist to serve at both their 8:30 a.m. traditional worship service and 11:00 a.m. contemporary-style service. For the past decade, the church has enjoyed a successful partnership with music students from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, employing them in this part-time role.

The current music coordinator and director, Audrey Pickering, will be graduating and continuing her studies, with her final Sunday of service scheduled for June 22, 2025. The congregation is grateful for her contributions and wishes her well in her next chapter.

Peace Lutheran Church welcomes inquiries from those interested in this opportunity. For more information or to express interest, please contact Linda Gardner at 816-877-2474.

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
Mary Taggart: maryt@timothylutheran.com
Please keep your submission 200 to 250 words.