July 25, 2025

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Bible Studies

New Hillcrest Resident

Timothy Lutheran Property Cleanup: A Heartfelt Thank You

Timothy Lutheran School Mulch Party

Back To School Prayer Night

Help Shape Upcoming Youth Activities!

Picnic for Worship Volunteers

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

July Donations

Do You Have a Story to Share?

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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, “The Red Sea Rules” by Robert J Morgan, 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 Youth 6:30-8 pm;  Room 1200 (Youth Room)

Friday Night Aug 1st, Faith, Family and Fatherhood, 7-9 pm;  Click Here to RSVP

New Hillcrest Resident

Please join us in welcoming Kay, Timothy’s newest resident at Hillcrest Apartments! Kay is upbeat, kind-hearted, and excited to be at Hillcrest. She’s soft-spoken and as sweet as can be. Kay is single and works full-time in security at GardaWorld. She’s a fan of peanut M&M’s, seafood, and Beyoncé. Feel free to brighten her day with a card! 

Send cards to: Kay Wood, 501 SW Mission Road, Apt. 507C, Lee's Summit, MO 64063.

Timothy Lutheran Property Cleanup: A Heartfelt Thank You

This past Saturday, several dedicated members of our church family gathered to care for and improve the grounds of Timothy Lutheran. We extend our sincere gratitude to Tary Krahenbuhl, Jeff Kappelman, Louie Wilbers, Bob and Sandy Logan for their hard work and servant hearts during the cleanup effort.

The team worked diligently to clear tall weeds from both corners of the property and trimmed back overgrowth along the side of the road. Their efforts have made the property cleaner, safer, and more welcoming to all who visit.

It’s moments like these that reflect the love and unity within our church family—individuals coming together in service to glorify God through their actions.

We are reminded of the encouragement found in Scripture:

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9

Thank you again to Tary, Jeff, Louie, Bob, and Sandy. Your work is appreciated more than words can express, and your example inspires us all to serve with joyful hearts.

Timothy Lutheran School Mulch Party

We need your helping hands this Saturday, August 9th at 8:00 AM for a special Mulch Party at Timothy! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, it’s time to freshen up the landscaping around our church and school. And we’d love for you to join us in making our grounds look beautiful!

Let’s make this a fun and productive event as we serve together as a community!

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
— Colossians 3:23

We look forward to seeing you there and working side by side as we make Timothy’s grounds ready for another school year!

Back To School Prayer Night

Another school year is quickly approaching, and the Blue Springs Churches want to invite you to join us for a simple yet important evening of prayer over all our schools throughout the area.  All are welcome to meet on Sunday, August 10, at 6:00 pm at the Harvest Baptist Church parking lot (the former Timothy Lutheran RD Mize Campus: 425 NW R D Mize Rd).  There will be an opening prayer there, and then we will disperse to whatever school you want to join others in praying over throughout the area. It’s an amazing opportunity to gather as the greater church and pray for our teachers, schools, administrators, and more as the 25-26 school year begins. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Ryan.

Help Shape Upcoming Youth Activities!

Timothy’s Youth Ministry is excited to begin planning new events and opportunities for kids in 4th–8th grade—and we want to hear from you! Parents, your input is incredibly valuable as we work to create activities that serve our families well.

Please take a moment to complete a short survey to help us better understand what works best for your family’s schedule and interests

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out to Jessica at jessicay@timothylutheran.com. Thank you for partnering with us to build a meaningful and fun youth ministry!

Picnic for Worship Volunteers

Sunday morning worship is enhanced by so many volunteers every week! We praise God that willing hearts step up to volunteer in ministries like worship assistants, ushers, readers, altar guild, greeters, musicians/choir members, sound techs, Bible Class/Faith Roots/nursery teachers, and donuts ministry.
The Board of Elected Elders would like to recognize and thank dozens of volunteers by hosting a catered picnic for them on Saturday, August 23, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Blue Springs Park Shelter #1. If you volunteer in any way on Sunday mornings, an email went out yesterday, including RSVP instructions to assist planners of this event. Please check Junk Mail or other files if it did not reach your inbox.

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

Join Timothy Lutheran and LWML (Mary-Martha Circle) 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!

Mary-Martha Circle will collect until the end of July. Timothy Staff will continue to collect through August 6th.

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!

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.

July 3, 2025

Join Us this Sunday for Worship - One Story

Contributions

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.