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November 2022

Timothy Connects Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, 2022
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Timothy Connects Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, 2022

By Mary Taggart|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

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
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

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, Nov. 18th, 2022

By Mary Taggart|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 Mary Taggart|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 Mary Taggart|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 Mary Taggart|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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Timothy Connects Friday, Oct 21st, 2022

By Mary Taggart|2022-10-21T09:52:45-05:00October 21st, 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
For Us and With Us (LWML Sunday)

“For Us and With Us” is the theme for LWML Sunday 2022 and is based on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul tells us that each of us has faced challenges and circumstances greater than our own strength (Romans 8:31–39). But, in Christ, who is for us and with us, we are already more than conquerors through Him who loved us. This celebratory LWML Sunday will encourage all hearers of the victory which is already ours through Baptism, so we might live each day confidently trusting in Christ.

Make Space for Sadness: A Devotion

We just returned from out East to visit family, see the Washington monuments, and enjoy the beautiful fall colors. It was a wonderful trip filled with awe and sadness. You see, we also shared a prayer shawl and a time of sadness, as my brother-in-law’s mother has been diagnosed with cancer, and memories of people I have lost came flooding back.

Grief comes out in the most unexpected ways. Just when we think we are done with the unwanted company of sadness, we cry at a stoplight or when a random song comes on. But grief is not a wild horse to be tamed. Grief is a gift. It marks how much our hearts loved another.

Grief is not meant to control or to be controlled by us. The invitation is to be with Jesus in our sadness however long necessary. Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” Matthew 5: 4. We can take great comfort in knowing God cares for the brokenhearted. God makes space for our sadness. This is the way of love.

LWML Sunday

Timothy’s annual observance of LWML Sunday will be celebrated this Sunday at both campuses.
This year’s theme of “For Us and With Us” (Romans 8: 31-39) will be shared in the sermon message and at the display tables in the lobbies. Be sure to stop by to learn about LWML and how you can participate in proclaiming its mission to joyfully share Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving.

You can also drop off donations of twin comforters for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace ministry as Timothy’s LWML set a goal of collecting 80 comforters to celebrate the national LWML’s 80^th anniversary. (Please refer to last week’s issue to read more about the Sleep in Heavenly Peace ministry.)

Be sure to stop by the donut/bagel/coffee tables (FLC at RD Mize & 4 G’s at Wyatt) to pick up your normal treat that will hold a LWML toothpick topper!

Christmas Giving Trees

Now is the time to offer names of individuals or families who may need some extra assistance at Christmas. If you know of an individual or family from our congregation or school who would be a candidate for our Giving Tree ministry, please submit their name(s), address and phone number in a sealed envelope and place in Sandy Gregory’s mailbox in the RD Mize Communication Center or contact her at 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com. Deadline to submit names is Oct. 30 for the team to coordinate all necessary steps for a successful 2022 Giving Tree ministry.

A Giving Tree will be displayed at each campus starting Wed., Nov. 23^rd, for members to choose tags and return the 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 Lutheran in KC. Thank you for your generous support in the past. We look forward to this year’s gifts of love.

Timothy’s Friendship Club Celebrates 19 Years

It was 19 years ago when Timothy started a “Teen Club” to reach out to kids with different abilities. Over the years, hundreds of lives have been transformed through lots of love, dinners, fellowship, and special guests. The gatherings at RD Mize on the fourth Fridays now are known as Friendship Club. Special thanks to Diane Knowlton for her tireless efforts over the past 19 years to lead this ministry.

Thanks to anyone who has ever volunteered time, talents, and treasures for the success of Teen Club/Friendship Club. The congregation is encouraged to stop by on Friday, Oct. 28, from 5:30-8:15pm in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. You’ll enjoy tacos for dinner and special entertainment of music and dancing. We praise God for this special ministry!

Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary Update

While all LWML women are automatically members of LUMAA, all women are invited to LUMAA’s next meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Calvary Lutheran Church. Registration is 9am with meeting starting at 9:30. Send reservations for the free lunch to Susan Ready (816.328.2201 or sready2@comcast.net).

LUMAA is collecting winter necessities, such as caps, gloves, scarves, socks, new twin- or full-sized blankets, new adult coats, and new long underwear. Donations may be dropped off in the plastic bin in either church lobby by Sunday, Nov. 13. Thank you!

All women are invited to volunteer in the Happy Bottoms project, the first community outreach project this year, packaging diapers for delivery to needy families in the urban core of Kansas City.

For information about LUMAA projects, contact Lois Domsch at lois@domsch.com.

Abundant Life Giving Society Thanks Timothy

Timothy recently received a certificate from the Lutherans for Life Abundant Life Giving Society for our Gospel-motivated gift For Life and especially for our generous gifts in support of the Lutherans for Life message, mission, and ministry advocating the sanctity of life.

An excerpt from the accompanying letter expands on their appreciation: “Your fellowship has helped inspire our 2022 theme, “God Chose You.” And we rejoice that God chose you for us and for this. Your investment is speaking truth that changes hearts and showing love that saves lives. Because of your courage and your compassion, our Lord Jesus is reaching the culture with the Gospel of God’s choice: ‘You did not choose me, but I chose you.’ (John 15:16) Communities across the country are haring how every life is gift and privilege.”

Thanksgiving Grocery Bag Ministry

Next Sunday, Oct. 30^th, is the first day to pick up a brown grocery sack from the grocery cart at either campus to fill with foods for families in the inner city to add to their holiday meals. A food list will be affixed to each sack. The filled sacks may be returned any time before Nov. 27^th. Thank you for your support!

PTL Christmas Workshop

The Parent-Teacher League (PTL) at TLS is organizing a fundraiser in the form of a Christmas Workshop for students to choose gifts for their family.

In the lobby of each campus, a Christmas tree is displayed with tags identifying gifts that are donated for students to purchase when they go “shopping” for their loved ones. The trees will be displayed until Sunday, Nov. 6; please return donated gifts to TLS office by Nov. 11. Students will be able to shop for their loved ones on Dec. 6 & 7. If you have questions, please contact PTL President Kate Force (kate@twitchetts.com) or Clancy Heisel (clancyh@timothylutheran.com) or Kristen Anderson in school office (kristena@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 ext. 8017). Thank you

2022 First Fruits contributions total $97,385.59, as of Oct. 16^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,500.00, as of Oct. 16^th. Thank you!
2022 3^rd quarter contributions were emailed this week. Please check for accuracy and contact Financial Services Coordinator Chris Krenz (ckrenz@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8013) with questions. Thank you for your support!

Surviving the Holidays Timothy’s GriefShare ministry will host a special session on Thurs., Nov. 3, 6:30-8pm in Fireplace Room (302) at RD Mize. Contact Pam Lund (pal42day@gmail.com) with questions and to register. You can also register on Timothy’s church app (click on Events) or the website (www.timothylutheran.com Click on Events) or call church office (816.228.5300).

TLS Trivia Night Fri., Nov. 4, 6-10pm. Tickets available on school website starting today and at Harvest Party tonight. Start gathering your team of 8 now. The theme is “Timmyvision.” Call the school office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8017) with questions.

LWML Nut & Candy Sale It’s time again for the annual LWML Nut & Candy Sale! Nov. 6 is fast approaching and will be the first Sunday you can purchase. Online orders will be available as well as hard copy orders.

TLS Veterans’ Program Everyone is invited to enjoy the annual salute to America’s veterans on Fri., Nov. 11, at 9am in the TLS Auditorium. Contact school office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8017) with questions.

Moms Event Sat., Nov. 12, 9-11am, Music Room at Wyatt Campus. 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. Contact Kaye Gray (kgray1024@yahoo.com) with questions.

Pairs & Spares Timothy’s seniors ministry will host a traditional Thanksgiving meal at its regular gathering on Nov. 15 at 11:30am in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. All seniors welcome to enjoy fellowship, fun, and good food! Turkey, ham, and mashed potatoes & gravy will be provided. Guests are asked to provide a side dish or dessert. Gayl Calvin will provide musical entertainment. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

Food Donations in October will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Lee’s Summit. 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 during the month of October, as organized by the 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 and prayer will be affixed to each item/pkg. Thank you for your support!

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize. Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042) with questions. Childcare provided upon request.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Giant Clothing Giveaway The annual Giant Clothing Giveaway, sponsored by St. John LaLande Catholic Church in Blue Springs, will be at their church on Nov. 14-16 (805 NW RD Mize Rd) from noon to 6pm each day. Good, used clothing for needy families is available at no charge. Free-will donations are accepted with all proceeds going toward 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 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, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray

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By Mary Taggart|2022-10-17T13:44:32-05:00October 14th, 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
Never Give Up!

God calls us to constant prayer. But that can be difficult, especially when it seems like God isn’t listening or He isn’t answering. Persistence in prayer can be a challenge, but God gives us the strength to continue to call on him, to pray continually, to unleash the power of prayer in our lives so that He may continue to work in us when we need it most.

In a World of Instant Gratification, God Offers Us Patience: A Devotion

I’ve noticed this impatience show up in many areas of my life. Why wait for five or seven business days when I can get my packages with two-day shipping instead? Why begin watching a television show when it first premiers, waiting a whole week for a new episode, when after a few months I can binge the whole thing on a streaming service? And speaking of streaming, why isn’t the latest season of my favorite show available yet?

Whether we’re talking about something inconsequential like a television show or something significant like healing or rescue from a serious situation, most of us tend to quickly turn to frustration or even despair when we don’t get the answer, the results, or the relief we desire. In a society focused on immediate gratification, we forget the virtue of patience. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

Of course, if we’re willing, we don’t have to look far to see how many good things come only after waiting. Flowers bloom in the spring, but not until they’re good and ready. We can check on that tomato fruit any faster. If we’re patient, though, we might learn to enjoy the process—the watering, the watching, even the waiting for the payoff in the end.

The same is true of God and His plans. We can’t make Him move any faster. But if we can learn to be still and wait for the Lord, eventually we will see Him answer our prayers, and in the interim, we will discover so much about ourselves and about God. We can grow closer to God in those seasons of waiting and see our faith deepen as we rely on Him and His good plans.

Hillcrest Transitional Housing Updates

Timothy’s Hillcrest Team, represented by Dan & Pam Sbisa and Pam Lund, celebrated with Timothy’s recent graduate, Jordan Bolding, pictured with Hillcrest Case Manager Brittany Gibbs, at the Hillcrest Graduation last Sunday.

Several inspiring testimonies about their Hillcrest experience were shared by the graduates. Jordan shared that he always had too much pride to ask for help. He learned at Hillcrest that sometimes a little help is needed to “get my life back on track,” so he advised future residents to not be afraid to ask for help. Another graduate shared that she saved $12,000 while in the Hillcrest program, more money than she’s ever had and knows now that she has the ability to budget her money and care for her kids. She is especially thankful she now has a “family of support” (the Hillcrest family) if she needs help in the future. Another graduate shared that she started her dream job of working as a paraprofessional for special needs’ students at an area school district while in the Hillcrest program and that nothing will hold her back in the future, thanks to Hillcrest. We praise God that Timothy sponsors an apartment at Timothy to be a part of these kinds of success stories!

Timothy’s new resident, Dominia, moved in last Friday. A mother of four and recently separated from her husband, she appreciates her parents in Mexico, MO, who are caring for her children at the present time. Dominia is working two jobs and is excited to be part of the Hillcrest community. She looks forward to putting in the necessary work and commitment to getting her life back on track during her stay at Hillcrest. Please keep Dominia in your prayers. Notes of encouragement from the congregation are encouraged at the following address:
Hillcrest Transitional HousingAttention:Dominia at 507C
501 SW Mission Rd
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML)

When you arrive at church next Sunday, you will probably notice lots of purple—because Sunday,
October 23^rd, is LWML Sunday at Timothy! Pastor Ryan will fill our souls as he incorporates this year’s
theme, “For Us and With Us” (Romans 8: 31-39) in his message.

Please stop by the displays at each campus to learn about LWML and how you can become its
mission to joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving.
You can also enjoy donuts and bagels in the Family Life Center or 4 G’s at Wyatt that will be adorned with small LWML toothpick toppers. Be sure to take home the bulletin insert for additional information and names of whom to contact.

Currently, the national LWML organization is celebrating its 80^th Anniversary, and Timothy is celebrating its 60^th Anniversary. In celebration of these milestones, Timothy’s LWML Society invites the congregation to participate in a servant project of collecting 80 twin comforters for “Sleep in Heavenly Peace.” This non-profit organization 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.” The local Jackson County chapter has a waiting list of 200 kids needing a bed.

Each donation from Sleep in Heavenly Peace includes a bed, new mattress, new pillow, and new bedding. Timothy’s LWML is collecting new bedding (twin comforters) for this worthwhile project. Are you able to contribute a twin comforter toward our goal of 80? Please bring to church next Sunday or contact Society President Susan Ready (sready2@comcast.net or 816.328.2201 with questions. Thank you!

Reaching Out to Moms with Small Children
(Birth through High School)

Timothy’s LWML Elizabeth Circle is planning a “mom’s event”, and all ladies with kids from birth through high school are invited! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 12, 9-11am, in the Music Room at Wyatt Campus.

You will be treated to some yummy breakfast items and participate in fun games, crafts, and a quick Bible study. It will be a morning of fun and fellowship! Childcare will be available, if requested when you RSVP. Contact Kaye Gray at 816.585.6530 or kgray1024@yahoo.com or register on the Timothy app or website (www.timothylutheran.com Click on Events).

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays

Every year as the holidays approach, Timothy’s care ministries offer special help to those who are hurting. The “Surviving the Holidays” special session will be Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:30-8pm in Fireplace Room at RD Mize. All who grieve the loss of a loved one at any time in their lives are encouraged to attend and bring family and friends. (Information regarding the DivorceCare “Surviving the Holidays” will be coming soon.)

This might be the first, second, third or more holiday season after the loss of your loved one(s). This special session may help you through the tough emotions the holiday season brings to you. Due to the nature of Thanksgiving and Christmas, with its focus on family, annual traditions, expectations, social events, and “cheer,” the emotions can blindside you. You can lessen the impact by knowing what to expect and being prepared.

Practical tools from the GriefShare “Surviving the Holidays” session will enable you to not only survive the holidays, but also face them with some peace and assurance.

Contact Pam Lund (pal42day@gmail.com) with questions and to register. You can also register on Timothy’s church app (click on Events) or the church website (www.timothylutheran.com) or call the church office (816.228.5300).

Abundant Life Giving Society Thanks Timothy

An excerpt from the accompanying letter expands on their appreciation: “Your fellowship has helped inspire our 2022 theme, “God Chose You.” And rejoice that God chose you for us and for this. Your investment is speaking truth that changes hearts and showing love that saves lives. Because of your courage and your compassion, our Lord Jesus is reaching the culture with the Gospel of God’s choice: “You did not choose me, but I chose you.” (John 15:16) Communities across the country are hearing how every life is gift and privilege!”

2022 First Fruits contributions total $97,120.50, as of Oct. 9^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,500.00, as of Oct. 9^th. Thank you!
2022 Third Quarter Contributions Statements will be emailed next week. Please check for accuracy and contact Financial Services Coordinator Chris Krenz (ckrenz@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8013) with questions. Thank you for supporting Timothy’s ministries!

Thank You, Timothy “The family of Pastor Mark Wenger would like to thank Pastor John, Pastor Rod, Pastor Ryan, and Pastor Lieb for their visits and prayers during Mark’s stay in the hospital and at home. A special thank-you to Gary & Julie Storck and Fritz Barlag who were there to assist during the visitation and service. Also thank you to many of the members for their sympathy cards. Thank you to the ladies and all those who prepared and served the meal after the service. Pat Wenger and family”

Thank you, Timothy “While the Apel is very saddened at the death of Norbert, they wish to express their gratitude for all the prayers and uplifting cards they received. Edi Apel and family”
Job Opportunity Part-time (4hrs weekly), teens or adults, for setting up chairs for Wyatt worship service, generally on Saturdays, starting Nov. 5^th; may share responsibilities; contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040 or 816.898.8772) with questions and to apply.

Children’s Harvest Party Fri., Oct. 21, 6-8pm, Wyatt; all Timothy children & friends invited; games, crafts, prizes, pizza; fun & fellowship for the entire family! Hosted by Timothy’s Children Ministry & TLS Parent-Teacher League (PTL). Contact Pastor (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Falloween Sat., Oct. 22, 5-8pm, RD Mize; for all Timothy middle & senior high & their friends; pumpkin carving, smores, epic nerf gun battles. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm. Room 102, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Food Donations for October will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Lee’s Summit. 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 during the month of October, as organized by the GIVE Commission, may be dropped off in the designated plastic tub in lobby or either campus. Special needs include shampoo, liquid or bar soap, plastic silverware & cups, and toilet paper. Thank you!

Giving Tree Assistance If you know of a Timothy church or school family who would benefit from Timothy’s Giving Tree ministry this year, please contact Care Coordinator Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com) by October 31^st. Thank you!

LWML 2022 MO District KC South Zone Fall Rally Sat., Oct. 22, 9am registration, 9:30 devotion; Peace Lutheran Church, 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd, KCMO; $5 (covers lunch).

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

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, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray

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By Mary Taggart|2022-10-06T11:56:50-05:00October 7th, 2022|Timothy Connects|

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

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

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Pray As We Go”

As Paul and Barnabas were getting ready to go on their first missionary journey, they were dedicated to the task through prayer. Just as they were sent out to share the Gospel, we, too, are sent out to share the Good News of what God has done for all people through Christ. And so we also dedicate ourselves through prayer, asking God to give us the right words, the right moments, and the right opportunities to share our faith as we go.

Apprehensive and Uncertain: A Devotion

God has blessed me with a full life. I look back over the various stages of toddlers to teens to adult children and find myself with a quiet house. Some people look forward to their empty nest years, some dread them. I enjoyed my children, and it’s nice they’re older and independent after years of being responsible for babies and toddlers.

I realize how God continues to place new challenges in my path. I see a future of quieter days in which I thrive. I feel the Lord’s assurance that our home will not become lonely, but a place where I can flourish. It transformed my thinking. Slow, quiet days no longer feel empty but full of promise.

We often approach new life stages and paths we haven’t walked with apprehension and uncertainty, but we shouldn’t be afraid: God has a plan for us. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Do we resist areas that might be part of our calling because we feel uncomfortable, or we don’t know if we will excel? I do. But this approach implies the strength for the journey begins and ends with us, and that’s not how God works. Where He calls us to go, where He invites us to try, where He leads us to trust, God will provide what we need to thrive.

Prayer Breakfast Wrap-Up

Over 100 folks gathered last Saturday, Oct. 1^st, in Timothy’s Family Life Center at RD Mize for our Pray Without Ceasing breakfast. There was great fellowship filled with laughter, a great meal catered by HyVee, and discussion about what God is up to in this thing called prayer.

We then appreciated time to pray together as Pastor Ryan led us through some different and unique ways to call upon the Lord. Thanks to the GROW and GATHER Commission members for tending to all the details, to Ben Ryan and Thrivent for covering cost of the meal, to TLS students for providing table artwork and scripture verses, and to Kelly Twenter for serving as master of ceremonies. What an amazing morning as we continue to let God teach us to pray!

Prayer Walks

We invite you to join us this coming week (Oct. 9-15) for one or more prayer walks. As part of our Pray Without Ceasing series, we are hosting 5 Prayer Walks around Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit.

What is a prayer walk? It’s not tricky. You walk, and as you walk you pray for what you see or what’s on your heart, or you simply support others as they lift prayers up. If the weather is bad enough, a prayer walk will be rescheduled (except the indoor one).

Oct. 9^th, 4pm: Lake Remembrance. Meet Gary & Julie Storck at the parking lot of NE Jefferson by the dam.
Oct. 11^th, 11:15am: Timothy’s Sanctuary at RD Mize. This one is available for those who cannot walk but want a chance to gather and pray. Meet Pastor Ryan in the sanctuary.
Oct. 11^th, 5pm: Charles David Hartman Memorial Park, Lee’s Summit. Meet Steve Schild at the playground area.
Oct. 12^th, 5pm: St. Mary’s Medical Center Walking Trail. Meet Pastor Rod on the medical center side of the walking trail.
Oct. 13^th, 4pm: Lake Tapawingo. Meet Buddy Young at Lake Tapawingo Clubhouse, off Dockside Dr. Enter Lake Tapawingo from Woods Chapel Road.

Senior High Mission Trip

8^th-12^th graders!!! You interested in making a difference?? Do you want opportunities to be transformed by Christ and to be used by Him? Looking to be a leader and develop a servant heart?

Join us Summer 2023 for our mission trip! We are headed to Tulsa, Oklahoma, from June 10^th-16^th, to serve, to learn, and to love. We’ve got 8-10 slots still open, and we’d love for you to join us. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) to get more info and ask any questions. The deadline to sign up is Dec. 3, 2022. Do not delay!!

Children’s Harvest Party

All Timothy kids and their friends are invited to the 2^nd annual Harvest Party on Friday, October 21^st, 6-8pm, at the Wyatt Campus. The Timothy Lutheran School PTL (Parent-Teacher League) partners with Timothy’s Children’s Ministry to create a fun fall event full of games, prizes, pizza, and fellowship! This event is perfect for the entire family, so mark your calendars and join us in the fun! Want to help? Check out this sign-up genius to see how you can assist: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4aaaae23a23a2fec70-harvest1

Christmas Giving Trees

Now is the time to start thinking of families who may need some extra assistance at Christmas. If you know of an individual or family from our congregation or school who would be a candidate for our Giving Tree ministry, please submit their name(s), address and phone number in a sealed envelope and place in Sandy Gregory’s mailbox in the RD Mize Communication Center or contact her at 816.228.5300 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com. Deadline to submit names is October 30 for the team to coordinate all necessary steps for a successful 2022 Giving Tree ministry.

A Giving Tree will be displayed at each campus starting Wed., Nov. 23^rd, for members to choose tags and return the suggested gifts on Sunday, Dec. 11 for Timothy’s annual Journey to the Manger. Gifts will be distributed to families suggested by Timothy members, 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.

From Timothy’s History

Ten years ago tomorrow, October 8, 2012, this team of Timothy members rejoiced at the completion of a very big job: Timothy’s 50^th Anniversary Book! Look at the smiles on their faces! Pictured left to right: Ed Conrad, Joy Mueller, Charlie Cronkhite, Gayl Calvin, and Pastor Fran Lieb. Thank you for your commitment and dedication in preserving Timothy’s history!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $97,120.59, as of Oct. 2^nd. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,500.00, as of Oct. 2^nd. Thank you!

JourneyMen Dinner & Bible Study Thurs., Oct. 13^th, 6:30-8:30pm, Family Life Center, RD Mize. All men 18 & older invited! Bring friends! Contact Pastor Rod (rodl@timothylutheran.com) or Bob Downs (bdowns88@yahoo.com or 816.739.4472) with any questions. Register online on the Timothy app: www.timothylutheran.com/events/

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8035 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com) with questions and to register.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8035 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com) with questions and to register.

Pairs & Spares Senior Adult Ministry will meet Tuesday, Oct. 18, 11:30am, Family Life Center. Bring a covered dish to share for the potluck, bring a friend, and enjoy the fellowship. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions. Planning ahead: Mark your calendars to attend the Pairs & Spares Thanksgiving Meal on Nov. 15, 11:30am, Family Life Center.

Food Donations for October will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Lee’s Summit. All non-perishable food is appreciated. Timothy’s Hillcrest Team reports that special needs include 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!

Donations for Welcome Inn Residents during the month of October, as organized by the GIVE Commission, may be dropped off in the designated plastic tub in lobby of each campus. Special needs include shampoo, liquid or bar soap, plastic silverware & cups, and toilet paper. Thank you!

Nominating Committee Please contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) by Wed., Oct. 12, if you are willing to serve on a short-term team to fill lay leadership positions for 2023-2024.

TLS Book Fair Oct. 9-14 in Wyatt lobby. Open before and after worship service on Oct. 10, before and after school (Oct. 10-14), and during Donuts with Dad (Oct. 12). Also online shopping available at www.scholastic.com/bf/tls/rams Thanks for supporting TLS!

LWML 2022 MO District KC South Zone Fall Rally Sat., Oct. 22^nd; 9am registration, 9:30 devotion; Peace Lutheran Church, 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO; $5 (covers lunch). RSVP to Susan Ready (816.328.2201 or sready2@comcast.net) by TODAY, OCT. 7^TH.

Women of Hope Christmas by Candlelight: A Prayer Evening, Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. All ladies and their friends welcome! Featuring Christian author, speaker & life coach Amy Stout. No charge but reservations are required (available soon). Childcare available if requested by Nov. 30. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) or Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com) with questions. Carpooling encouraged.

Lutheran College Fair Sat., Nov. 5, 10am-3pm, Sieck Hall on the Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Campus. Meet the reps from the Concordia universities and seminaries, learn top tips from experts about funding & financial aid, and enter to win prizes throughout the day. Chick-fil-A provided. Register online at mo.lcms.org/college fair

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) 6:30 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 (ebblatt99@yahoo.com)

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

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By Mary Taggart|2022-09-30T08:33:37-05:00September 30th, 2022|Timothy Connects|

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

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

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Pray As We Give”

Jesus once prayed before He sacrificed Himself for us. The Christian life is one of sacrifice, of giving of oneself. But before we do so, we dedicate what we give to God in prayer. Just as Paul once gave up his freedom to serve God, we ask ourselves what we are willing to dedicate to Him in prayer for His service.

Put on Your Boots, Show Up, and Care for Someone: A Devotion

There are times when we feel like we are spinning wheels in mud. There’s no clear way forward, and reversing seems foolish, and you’re going absolutely nowhere. What you need is someone to show you that there’s a world outside of these spinning wheels. That’s what a friend did for me. She watched my situation for a moment and then said to me, “OK, that’s enough. I’m here, and we’re together.”

I’m sure we’ve all had someone walk through a season of want and not known what to say to them, so I’d like to spell it out for you: put on your boots and go to them. Maybe it’s making a meal or offering a plane ticket. Maybe it’s going on a walk or caring for their children. Whatever it is, it will be helpful.

In Exodus 17, the people of Israel were facing their first battle after being freed from the Egyptians. Th people of Israel were hardly organized at this point. And they were certainly outnumbered. They were a new nation who had been raised in slavery, and they did not have much to offer, but they did have the sovereign power of God with them. “Whenever Moses help up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed.” (Exodus 17: 11).

As long as Moses held up that staff—that reminder of whom they belonged to—the Israelites won the battle. But his arms got tired because he was a human person with limits. “But Moses’ hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur help up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun” (v. 12).

Moses’ brother and friend showed up and they held his arms. And this was how the battle was won. Remember, the Lord doesn’t leave us to do these alone. He gives us the gift of one another.

Pray Without Ceasing

TOMORROW, Sat., Oct. 1, 8:30-10:30am is the Prayer Breakfast in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. We invite you to “gather” with us again to share in this opportunity as Pastor Ryan goes deeper into how we can pray. We are excited just to be with you all and to continue growing in this gift called prayer. Come be a part of God’s transformational work in our lives!

Pray as we give. What does that mean? We all know that Jesus calls us to love our neighbors and to live lives of generosity, but this week we contemplate how we pray as we do these things. At worship on Sunday, you will receive another postcard Lutheran Church in Haiti, one of the organizations supported by Timothy’s tithe.

We ask you to join us through October as we pray for the Lutheran churches in Haiti, for their members, that God would use them to transform lives through Christ. When you take the postcard home, place it somewhere you will see it each week and pray as you give.

Don’t forget about the Upcoming Prayer Walks! During next week (Oct. 9-15), as part of our Pray Without Ceasing series, we encourage you to join us for one or more of our Prayer Walks in the area on different days.
What is a Prayer Walk? It’s not tricky! You walk, and as you walk you pray for what you see or what’s on your heart, or you simply support others as they lift up prayers.

Here are the dates and locations:

Sunday, Oct. 9^th, at 4pm: Remembrance Lake
Tuesday, Oct. 11^th, at 11:15am: Timothy Sanctuary, RD Mize (available for those who cannot walk but want a chance to gather and pray)
Tuesday, Oct. 11^th, at 5pm: Charles David Hartman Memorial Park (Lee’s Summit)
Wednesday, Oct. 12^th, at 5pm: St. Mary’s Walking Trail
Thursday, Oct. 13^th, at 4pm: Liberty Landing (Lake Tapawingo)

Youth Ministry Update

Last Sunday, 21 young people from Timothy took ice cream to bless the residents of Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Lee’s Summit. It was an incredible evening of sharing stories, laughing, eat ice cream (with gummy bears and sprinkles) and playing with the kids.

Our hearts were touched, and I believe many of theirs were, too! Thank you, Jesus, that through this event, we get to experience and see how You transform lives!

Hillcrest Transitional Housing Update

Jordan, the current resident in Timothy’s Hillcrest apartment, will soon graduate from the Hillcrest program. We praise God for the opportunity to support someone working hard to improve his life! He is moving to an apartment tomorrow and starting a new job, so he reports that the Hillcrest experience and lessons learned have helped him tremendously. He thanks the congregation for this support!

Timothy’s Hillcrest Team Leaders, Dan & Pam Sbisa, have arranged for a graduation party for Jordan on Sunday, Oct. 9^th. If you would like to send a congratulatory card/note to Jordan please address it to Hillcrest Transitional Housing, 512 SW Mission Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 ATTN: Jordan.

Please continue to pray for Jordan and all Hillcrest residents as they learn how to manage their lives and live on their own.

Children’s Ministry Update

Timothy is urged to check out the “Follow Me” canvas painting hanging above the credenza in the RD Mize lobby! You can’t miss it—both for its creativity and outstanding craftsmanship of spreading the Gospel!

The footprints are those of Timothy kids who attended the first Wednesday CrossWalk session a few weeks ago. They enjoyed dipping their feet in the paint, walking across the canvas, and washing their feet in a tub at the end of the maze. But, yes, they went home with paint residue on the bottom of their feet!

Thank you to Pastor Ryan, Clancy Heisel, Miriam Lindemann, and CrossWalk staff for guiding the students through this fun activity to bring home Jesus’ command to “Follow Me!” (Matt. 4:19)

TLS Book Fair

The fall book fair at Timothy Lutheran School is approaching quickly! Timothy is urged to stop by the fair in the TLS lobby from October 9^th-14^th. It will be a great time to add to your home library, explore new titles, check out classroom wish lists, and even shop for some Christmas ideas!

The fair will be open before and after school (Oct. 10-14), during Donuts with Dad (Oct. 12), and before and after the 10am worship service on Oct. 9. Additionally, an online option is available: www.scholastic.com/bf/tls/rams Thanks for your support!

Serving Blue Springs Welcome Inn

During the month of October, Timothy’s GIVE Commission is organizing a collection for residents at the Blue Springs Welcome Inn. The emphasis for this collection includes shampoo, liquid or bar soap, plastic silverware & cups, and toilet paper, which can be dropped off in the bin at each campus. Thank you for your support!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $96,725.59, as of Sept. 25^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,450.00, as of Sept. 25^th. Thank you!
Financial Update Stop by the Information Center at either campus to pick up a printed copy of financial data through August. Copied of the January-June information and the Step-Up Chart data are still available at the Information Centers as well. Thank you for your financial support of Timothy’s ministries. Contact Treasurer Joe Sauter(joesauter5@gmail.com) with questions.

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30—8pm, Room 102, RD Mize. Childcare provided upon request. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8035) or sandyg@timothylutheran.coj with questions & to register.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize.

Food Donations for October will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Thank you for your generous, ongoing support!

RD Mize Playground Work Party Sat., Oct, 8^th, starting at 8am. Please join Timothy’s Property Board to dig out old dirt & mulch, level out the ground, add new dirt, and apply grass seed. Contact Louie Wilbers (louie.wilbers@att.net) with questions & to sign up to help. Thank you!

JourneyMen Dinner & Bible Study Thurs., Oct. 13^th, 6:30-8:30pm, Family Life Center, RD Mize. All men 18 & older invited! Bring friends! Contact Pastor Rod ( rodl@timothylutheran.com ) or Bob Downs (bdowns88@yahoo.com or 816.739.4472) with any questions. Register online on the Timothy app (www.timothylutheran.com/events/

LWML 2022 MO District KC South Zone Fall Rally Sat., Oct. 22^nd, 9am registration, 9:30 devotion, Peace Lutheran Church, 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, $5 (covers lunch). RSVP to Susan Ready (816.328.2201 or sready2@comcast.net) by Oct. 7^th.

All Ladies Welcome Save the Date! Women of Hope is moving the annual Prayer Breakfast to Friday, Dec. 2, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Christmas by Candlelight: A Prayer Evening will be held from 6:30-8:30pm, featuring Christian author, speaker and life coach Amy Stout. No charge but reservations are
Required. Email Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) or Nancy Nowiszewski (tnnova@sbcglobal.net). Childcare is provided if requested by Nov. 30. Invite friends!

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize. Childcare provided upon request. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8035 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com) with questions & to register.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize. Childcare available upon request. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8035 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com) with questions & to register.

Food Donations in October will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. All food items appreciated, but with the fall cooler weather upon us, canned soups, canned meat (chicken, tuna, salmon), Hamburger Helper, spaghetti and sauce, oatmeal and other boxed hot cereals are especially welcomed. Place in grocery cart at either campus. Thank you for continuing Timothy’s outreach to the needy.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—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 (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) 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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TimothyConnects Friday, Sept 23rd, 2022

By Mary Taggart|2022-09-23T07:38:18-05:00September 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
“Pray As We Gather”

We often think of prayer as an individualistic thing, something that we do on our own. But God makes it clear time and time again that prayer is something that we do together. Prayers tie us together as God’s people and always have. So as we gather together, we gather for prayer so that, as the body of Christ, we may be closer knit together as His people.

Cheer Each Other On: A Devotion

I traveled to Michigan to see my brother and his family. We sat around the table, and Mom shared memories with my two nephews, their pregnant wife and soon-to-be-engaged girlfriend. History and wisdom mixed together with laughter.

Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 8: 10-11

We are always in need of wisdom—wisdom to say and do the right things at the right time. We need wisdom for when to speak and when to pause, stay quiet, listen, and consider. We need wisdom to choose between what’s best, to know how to walk with integrity in our workplaces, in our parenting, and in our friendships. We need wisdom to love others well, to treat others with kindness, to know how to live as Jesus did.

James 1:5 assures that if we ask for wisdom from God, He will give it to us generously. Let’s come before God and ask Him for the wisdom we need—that only He can give.

Pray Without Ceasing

We are in full swing of our “Pray Without Ceasing” journey. As Week 3 rolls in, we want to prep you for our weekly focus and invite you to an amazing opportunity this coming week. The focus of this Sunday’s sermon is “Pray As We Gather.” Sunday worship is the time when the church most consistently “gathers,” so we have designed a worship service revolving a little more specifically around prayer. You will hear an abundance of prayers, all intended to draw us into praying without ceasing as we gather as the Church!

Then, NEXT SATURDAY, October 1^st, at 8:30am, in the Family Life Center at RD Mize, we invite you to “gather” with us again to share in our Prayer Breakfast as Pastor Ryan goes deeper into how we can pray. We are excited just to be with you all and to continue growing in this gift called prayer. Come be a part of God’s transformational work in our lives! This catered breakfast is FREE! Register here: Prayer Breakfast

Upcoming Prayer Walks: During the week of October 9-15, as part of our Pray Without Ceasing series, we encourage you to join us for one or more of our Prayer Walks around Blue Springs on different days. What is a Prayer Walk? It’s not tricky! You walk, and as you walk you pray for what you see or what’s on your heart, or you simply support others as they lift up prayers.

Here are the dates and locations:

Sunday, Oct. 9^th, at 4pm: Remembrance Lake
Tuesday, Oct. 11^th, at 11:15am: Timothy Sanctuary, RD Mize (this one is available for those who cannot walk but want a chance to gather and pray)
Wednesday, Oct. 12^th, at 5pm: St. Mary’s Walking Trail
Thursday, Oct. 13^th, at 4pm: Liberty Landing (Lake Tapawingo)

So mark your calendars and watch for more details next week!

Timmy Burger Booth Follow-Up

THANK YOU, TIMOTHY, for supporting the Festival Committee’s 40th Annual Timmy Burger booth last weekend at the Blue Springs Fall Fun Fest! What a tremendous weekend for reaching into the community and growing in fellowship with each other! The fellowship, smiles, and weather made for tremendous success! If you purchased a burger, you were part of the effort that saw a sell-out by 11am Sunday. This would not have been possible if not for Timothy’s generous family. To God Be All the Glory!

Timothy also thanks its fully committed Festival Committee for every bit of the year-round planning, not to mention the actual implementation of this well-oiled machine during the Fall Fun Fest, that results in funding for much-needed capital improvements not funded through the church budget (after a 10% tithe is designated for a mission emphasis). The next time you see any of the following people, please thank them: Chris & Connie Hruska, Tary Krahenbuhl, Louie & Kathy Wilbers, Erick & Becky Blatt, Rod & Becky Barnett, Chris & Viv Bradshaw, Ron & Laurie Herz, Marty Boison, Kris Burns, Randy & Nancy Lindemann, Shirley Meineka, Rick Little, Mitch & Val Leakey, Sherry Holt, Karena Lorek, Gordon Thompson, and Connie Hilden.

JourneyMen Dinner & Bible Study

Timothy’s JourneyMen team will present Take the Lead “Fear Not” on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 6:30-8:30pm in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. All men 18 & older are invited to join their Christian brothers for fellowship, studying God’s Word, music, and . . . (wait for it!) . . . Ben Ryan’s World-Famous Barbeque (NO COST!!)

Defeat your fears, whatever they are, by trusting in Christ. As He said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.”

Contact Pastor Rod (rodl@timothylutheran.com or Bob Downs (bdowns88@yahoo.com or 816.739.4472) with any questions. Register online or on the Timothy app: www.timothylutheran.com/events/

LWML 2022 MO District KC South Zone Fall Rally

The 2022 MO District KC South Zone Fall Rally will be Saturday, October 22^nd, at Peace Lutheran Church, 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO. The theme, “To Tell the Truth” based on John 6:37b, will be the focus of the guest speaker’s message about burdens and secrets we carry.

Gifts from the Heart will be contributing toward a total of 80 cans of cream of mushroom soup/cream of chicken soup or 80 cans of canned meat (chicken, tuna, Spam, Vienna sausages) for LUMA Food Pantry. Monetary donations also accepted (checks payable to LWML MO District KC South Zone). Registration begins at 9am; opening devotion at 9:30. Cost is $5.00 which includes lunch. RSVP by Oct. 7^t to Timothy Society President Susan Ready (816.328.2201 or sready2@comcast.net).

Community Outreach Appreciated

Community Outreach Appreciated
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Timothy welcomed the community last weekend to the Family Life Center at RD Mize for the Twilight Stitchers Quilt Guild’s guilt show. We received the following thank-you note this week from the guild:

“To the Pastors and members of Timothy Lutheran Church,
Thank you so much for allowing us to rent your building to host our Quilt Show. It has been several years since we have been able to have a show due to the COVID pandemic, so we had to work out all of the old issues and a few new ones. Sandy and Don were kind and helpful, as were the members that were in and out of the kitchen at times.
Blessings,
Vickie Stanley
Twilight Stitchers Quilt Guild”

2022 First Fruits contributions total $96,705.59, as of Sept. 18^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,450.00, as of Sept. 18^th. Thank you!
Financial Update Stop by the Information Center at either campus this Sunday to pick up a printed copy of financial data through July. Copies of the January-June information and the Step-Up Chart data for January-June are still available at Information Centers as well. Thank you for your financial support of Timothy’s ministries! Contact Treasurer Joe Sauter (joesauter5@gmail.com) with questions.

GriefShare meets Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize. Childcare provided upon request. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8035) with questions & to register.

Confirmation Prayer Pals Contact Mary Low (k2lmlow@sbcglobal.net or 816.868.9128) if you would like to be a prayer pal for one of Timothy’s 6^th, 7^th, or 8^th grade Confirmation students this year. Thank you!

Food Donations will be delivered to BS Community Services League. Especially needed at this time are spaghetti sauce, canned tomato products, Hamburger Helper boxed meals, pkgs of jello, & canned mixed vegetables. Please place in grocery cart at either campus. Thank you for you generous, ongoing support!

RD Mize Playground Work Party Sat., Oct. 8, starting at 8am. Property Board organizing work party to dig out old dirt & mulch, level out the ground, add new dirt, and apply grass seed. Contact Louie Wilbers (louie.wilbers@att.net) with questions & to sign up to help. Thank you!

Ladies Save the Date! Women of Hope Christmas by Candlelight: A Prayer Evening, Friday, December 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, Rd Mize. More info soon!

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus–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); 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) 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; book study; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book

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

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

Exchanging Envy for Celebration: A Devotion

Blessed Thanksgiving to All

Confirmation Students Serve Others

Youth Scavenger Hunt

Youth Servant Event at Our Redeemer Lutheran

Giving Tuesday

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

The Powerful Practice of Remembering: A Devotion

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Giving Trees

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

LWML Reaches Comforter Goal

Timothy’s 2022 LUMAA In-Gathering

Giving Tuesday and Timothy

Missionary Barb Rebentisch Appreciates Timothy’s Partnership

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

Nothing in Common: A Devotion

Youth Sunday 2022

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Stepping Up Financially

Heit’s Point Welcomes New Director

Proposed Slate of Lay Leaders

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend The Endgame

Could Fear Be an Invitation to Trust? A Devotion

All Saints Sunday In Memory of Our Departed Faithful

Youth Sunday

Pray for Lutherans for Life

Holiday Brown Grocery Sack Ministry

Youth Servant Event

Youth Video Scavenger Hunt

Product Labels for TLS

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As We Gather for Worship This Weekend The Truth That Frees

God Doesn’t Play Games: A Devotion

Service of Prayer

Children’s Harvest Party

Falloween

Youth Sunday

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend For Us and With Us (LWML Sunday)

Make Space for Sadness: A Devotion

LWML Sunday

Christmas Giving Trees

Timothy’s Friendship Club Celebrates 19 Years

Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary Update

Abundant Life Giving Society Thanks Timothy

Thanksgiving Grocery Bag Ministry

PTL Christmas Workshop

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend Never Give Up!

In a World of Instant Gratification, God Offers Us Patience: A Devotion

Hillcrest Transitional Housing Updates

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML)

Reaching Out to Moms with Small Children (Birth through High School)

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays

Abundant Life Giving Society Thanks Timothy

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend “Pray As We Go”

Apprehensive and Uncertain: A Devotion

Prayer Breakfast Wrap-Up

Prayer Walks

Senior High Mission Trip

Children’s Harvest Party

Christmas Giving Trees

From Timothy’s History

September 2022

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend “Pray As We Give”

Put on Your Boots, Show Up, and Care for Someone: A Devotion

Pray Without Ceasing

Youth Ministry Update

Hillcrest Transitional Housing Update

Children’s Ministry Update

TLS Book Fair

Serving Blue Springs Welcome Inn

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend “Pray As We Gather”

Cheer Each Other On: A Devotion

Pray Without Ceasing

Timmy Burger Booth Follow-Up

JourneyMen Dinner & Bible Study

LWML 2022 MO District KC South Zone Fall Rally

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

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All Saints Sunday
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As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
The Truth That Frees

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For Us and With Us (LWML Sunday)

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Reaching Out to Moms with Small Children
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