“Expectations Meet Reality”

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

A Life That Stands No Matter the Storms:  A Devotion

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

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

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

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

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

Please Join Us for Holy Week and Easter Services

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

Timothy Welcomes New Members

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

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

Hillcrest Transitional Housing Update

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

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

Timothy Participating in MO District Statewide Servant Event

April 23 & 30, 2022

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

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

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

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

Thrivent Choice Dollars Update

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

Legacy:  Family, Church and Charity

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

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

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

The details:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer Opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“A Second-Chance Harvest”

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

Create in Me a Heart of Hope:  A Devotion

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

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

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

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

Lenten & Holy Week Updates

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

Wednesday Non-Dinner Free-Will Offering Opportunities:

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

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

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

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

Timothy’s Tithe Organizations Appreciate Support

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

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

Timothy’s Tithe Organizations Appreciate Support

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

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

Timothy’s Food Donations Always Appreciated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confess & Believe

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

We Are Many but One Humanity: A Devotion

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

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

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

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

Lenten & Holy Week Reminders

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

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

Lenten Non-Dinner Free-Will Offering opportunities:

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

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

Timothy Lutheran School 2022-2023 Enrollment Update

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love Your Neighbor

As we continue to talk about love, we expand our focus to how we love one another. Because God loves us, we love Him. And more than that, we love each other. God’s love for us prompts us to love one another. We remember that God’s love is to flow from us to others, with no boundaries or borders or exceptions.

A Love Beyond the Pink and Red Hearts: A Devotion

I am writing this on Valentine’s Day and looking forward to an evening with my husband. Valentine’s Day can stir up so many memories, both good and bad, hopeful and disappointing, meaningful and forgettable. In reality, no human can fill the love gap in our hearts. All of us are broken, with imperfections, flaws, and shortcomings. But the One who can truly fill us, the One who has always wanted us, is God.

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1

Friends, we belong to Love Himself. Delight and rejoice today in the truth that we are fully, unconditionally, and eternally loved by a man—by a God—who gave His life for us. What we have longed for all along, we already have in Him.

Timothy’s Hillcrest Apartment Resident Update

Residents April and her son Hunter are ready to move and so appreciate the opportunity to have lived in the Timothy-sponsored apartment at Hillcrest. Her successful transition to a home of her own will occur within a few days once the inspection of her new Section 8 home is complete.

Timothy members Fran & Kay Lieb recently provided a $250 Thrivent Action Team donation to help April stock her cabinets and drawers in her own home. Pictured are some of the items bought when the Liebs and April went shopping. Thank you, Fran and Kay, for showing the love of Jesus to April and Hunter!

We praise God for Timothy’s commitment to helping families “get back on their feet” by sponsoring a Hillcrest Transitional Housing apartment. If you are interested in joining Timothy’s Hillcrest Team, please contact Dan Sbisa at dan.sbisa@gmail.com.

Lenten and Holy Week Updates

Ash Wednesday Services (with Holy Communion), March 2:  4pm & 6:30pm, RD Mize
Wednesday Services (Mar. 9, 16, 23, 30, & Apr. 6): 5:30pm, RD Mize
Maundy Thursday, April 14 (with Holy Communion): 5:30pm, RD Mize
Good Friday, April 15 (with Holy Communion): 5:30pm, RD Mize
Easter Sunday Services: 7am (with Holy Communion) & 9:15am, RD Mize (no 8am service); 10am at Wyatt

LWML Ash Wednesday Ham Dinner, 5-7pm, Family Life Center, RD Mize; proceeds to mites (10%), National Youth Gathering fundraising (45%), and 2022 Live Well Community Fair (45%)
Lenten Non-Dinner Free-Will Offering opportunities:

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

Lent Journey Daily Devotions for the Family

The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. During this season of sorrowful reflection, it is particularly appropriate that we ponder God’s Word as we consider all that our Lord Jesus does for us in his life, suffering, death, and burial.

Our current life of social distancing, masks, and isolation has been challenging in numerous ways. It is an ever-present reminder that we live in a fallen state with God. Distance from others reminds us of the importance of relationship and community. We are sustained by the faithful presence of God for us even as we journey through challenging paths.

So that we might grow together, we invite you to join us this Lent to read and reflect as we take the LENT JOURNEY. A daily reading devotional reflection will be posted. As you reflect, we pray that you draw nearer to God by connecting with Him, sustaining and strengthening in faith while walking with Jesus. You may also share comments and thoughts as we take the Lent Journey in fellowship with one another.

If you would like to receive a daily email containing the devotion, you can subscribe to Timothy’s email list dedicated solely to these Lenten devotions at www.timothylutheran.com/godconnect-devotions

Blessings as we prepare for the season of Lent.
Pastor Rod Lindemann

National Youth Gathering Pi Day

Thank you, Timothy, for your generous support of Timothy’s youth on their way to Houston in July for the 2022 National Youth Gathering.  Last week’s BBQ ribs fundraiser sold 120 slabs of yummy ribs for a profit of approximately $1,500. Thank you!

As announced in worship services last Sunday, another opportunity, Adopt-a-NYG, has started. It’s simple:  make a donation to Timothy earmarked as “Adopt-a-NYG” before Pi day (that’s March 14). For every $1,000 in donations, one of the youth attending the NYG will get hit in the face with a whipped cream pie. If initial goal ($15,000) reaches $20,000, special “pie targets” will join the pie-in-the-face line-up. The pie-throwing event will be videotaped and shared on Timothy’s Facebook page and elsewhere. Thank you for your generosity in supporting all NYG fundraisers!

Next Generation Update

The Phase 1 program approved at the Jan. 16 Special Voters’ Assembly Meeting is moving forward with plans to Transform Lives through Christ through expansion of ministries and facilities. Leadership is monitoring the budget stabilizing process and will provide specific data at the end of the first quarter. In the meantime, we praise God that general contributions for January 2022 were $20,000 greater than general contributions for January 2021. Thank you!

The February sermon series reminds us that God wants our all for His glory. We serve God by serving each other with our time, talents, and treasures as well as our whole hearts, minds, soul, and bodies. With all that we are and have, we live out our faith and live out our love for Him. Thank you to all who volunteer their time and talents in Timothy’s ministries and those who have already made contributions to the 2022 First Fruits goal of $200,000.  We look forward to First Fruits Sunday on Feb. 27^th. Thank you!

Since the Feb. 6 Special Voters’ Assembly meeting, leaders have solicited and received bids for the approved mobile units and civil engineering services. Upon review of the bids, contracts for both will be awarded within a few days. The Wyatt Campus acreage is generating interest as senior adult housing.

At its monthly meeting this week, the Executive Board launched the Raise the (Storage) Roof opportunity in accordance with the Phase 1 Program steps and dependency factors in moving forward, as approved at the Jan. 16 Special Voters’ Assembly Meeting. Timothy praises God for a very generous donor’s commitment to fund the trailer project, and the board is currently researching options for constructing the storage outbuilding by June for much-needed storage not currently available at Wyatt and necessary before Voters are asked to approve the sale of the RD Mize Campus. The board appreciates the congregation’s prayerful and financial support. Donors can contribute to Raise the Roof on the church website or placing in offering plate with envelopes clearly marked “Raise the Roof.” Leadership looks forward to providing frequent updates regarding all of the Next Generation details.

These are busy, exciting times at Timothy as we discern God’s will for moving forward in ways to transform more lives through Christ. Thank you for your support!

Girls on the Run

It’s not too soon to get excited about participating in Timothy’s Girls on the Run spring program! Girls on the Run is a (501©3) physical activity-based, positive youth development program to develop and enhance girls’ social, psychological and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences. Its innovative, interactive curriculum incorporates lessons on teamwork, communication, health, self-awareness, goal-setting, body image, and standing up for yourself with running games to reach a goal of adequate training for a 5K walk/run event at the end of the eight weeks. The program is designed to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident.

Two programs are available:

• Girls in grades 3-5 (can also include energetic 2^nd graders)
• Girls in grades 6-8

The program begins in late March and ends with a celebratory 5K on May 21 at Swope Park. Practices are Sundays (3:30-5pm) and Tuesdays (4:30-6pm) at and around the RD Mize Campus. Sandy Gregory will be lead coordinator for Timothy’s site. To offer this program to Timothy’s girls and their friends, assistant coaches are necessary. Please contact Sandy by March 1 if interested in assisting as a coach. If enough coaches sign up, creative supervision scheduling is probable. Coaches do not need to be “runners”; walking coaches are also welcome! This program participates in programs for senior high students accumulating community service hours. Contact Sandy Gregory in church office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8035), by email at sandyg@timothylutheran.com, or via text at 816.213.8237 to volunteer as assistant coach or ask questions.

Thrivent Choice Dollars

Do you have a financial account or insurance with Thrivent? Consider directing your eligible Choice Dollars to support Timothy Church or Timothy Lutheran School. These charitable dollars from Thrivent need to be designated by March 31, 2022. Do not miss out on this charitable giving to Timothy’s ministries! Go to your account at Thrivent.com or contact your Thrivent representative if you have questions. A direct link to the giving instructions is https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/files/26087.pdf  Thank you for your support!

2022 First Fruits totals $12,345.59, as of Feb. 13^th. Thank you very much!

Worship Attendance via Timothy’s App  Worshippers can now “check in” their worship attendance using Timothy’s app! It’s quick and easy! You can view instructions on a brief video on the church website. Call the church office if you need help to install the app on your phone. Communication cards continue to be available in the pew racks as well. Thank you for registering your attendance each week!

LWML Study Grants available for 2022-2023 school year for men & women enrolled in a University or Seminary of LC-MS preparing for full-time church work or as a colloquy student. Go to www.missourilwml.org (under “Grants and Mites”) or contact Donna Hecht at lwmlmoststudugrant@yahoo.com. Completed apps must be received by April 15, 2022.

“Thank you, Timothy family, for offering prayers for healing, sent cards, provided meals, and encouraged Tom Nowiszewski during his recent hospitalization and recovery. Please continue to pray for successful transition to home dialysis in the weeks ahead.” Tom & Nancy Nowiszewski

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

Donut & Bagel Ministry in Family Life Center at Rd Mize is open from 8:45-10:30am to accommodate worshippers at both 8am & 9:15am services. Thanks for stopping by!

Altar/Stage Flowers Would you like to place flowers on the altar at RD Mize or on the stage at Wyatt in celebration or commemoration of a special occasion or in memory of loved ones or friends? Please call the church office to order. Cost is $35 (please note corrected cost).

February Food Donations will be delivered to Jesu el Buen in KC. Thank you for your ongoing support!

First Communion Class for 5^th-8^th graders and their parent/guardian/mentor; Sundays in March (6, 13, 20, & 27) after 10am worship service at Wyatt; led by Pastor Ryan. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Ladies Book Club begins March 10 at the home of Barb Kalbfleisch, 7pm; will meet bi-monthly on second Thursday. First book is The Housekeeper and the Professor. Books available the first night; no need to read prior to first night. Contact Barb at barbkalfleisch@gmail.com with questions.

LWML Bites for Mites Thank you, Timothy, for tremendous support of Bites for Mites last Sunday! The total proceeds of $782.00 will be sent in support of missions. Thanks to all of the LWML members who donated baked goods, and a special thank-you to Janet Masters, Mary Jane Fudge, Linda Gorski, and Gloria Schulz for organizing and pricing all of the treats.

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, Rd Mize. Childcare available.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, starting March 3; 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available.

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

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

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

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room, RD Mize; led by various men

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

Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Elijah”; 5-6:30pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Annette Logan

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

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

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

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

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study “The Women of Easter”; 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt

JourneyMen Bible Study “Passionate Pursuit of God”; 6:30-7:30pm, RD Mize, followed by fellowship at Applebee’s’ six weeks study; led by Pastor Rod; begins Feb. 24

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray; resumes this Saturday, Feb. 19

ADDITIONAL RD MIZE WORSHIP SERVICE

Did you notice the revised worship information above? Don’t forget that the 8am RD Mize worship service returns this Sunday, Feb. 6, and that the 9am RD Mize worship service moves to 9:15am. The Wyatt worship service stays at 10am. The donut & bagel ministry at RD Mize will be available from 8:45 until 10:30am in the Family Life Center.

God Is Love

February holds Valentine’s Day right in the middle of it, so it’s a good time for us to turn our minds to love. People are already thinking about it, so it’s good for us to remember what the source and standard for love is. It’s not found in a Hollywood romcom. It’s not found in a Hallmark card. Instead, the source and standard is God, who loves us with an impossible, incredible love, one that prompted Jesus’ death and resurrection. We love because God is love.

You Are Beautiful: A Devotion

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. I Peter 3:4

I was in that place where women go to get their cut and colored, to cover the roots and dye the grays. A woman came and sat in the empty chair next to me. She mumbled, “Her hair is so nice. And just look at her over there—all you ladies are so beautiful, just beautiful.”

Here were these women gathered together, all bearing bare faces and bare beauty. It’s where they sit, vulnerable, at the hands of another. It’s where they expose the true texture of their hair—all the thickness and the thinning out, all the bald spots and every ringlet that’s been called bad. I smiled looking around at all the other women. In my mind, I heard: Everyone here has beautiful hair. Everyone here is just beautiful . . .

God looks at each one of us and sees and loves everything about us—the width of our hips, the height of our body, the texture of our hair. God cannot help but stand and point and shout and tell us that we are beautiful. We do not have to primp and perfect ourselves to be accepted and loved by God. We can come and sit, with all our color and culture, all our hair texture and taste in style that makes us who we are. Without looking around to compare, without looking around to compete, we can come and be. Just beautiful.

Scout Sunday

Timothy’s Cub Pack 175 and Scout Troop 175 will be recognized at the 10am Wyatt service THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 6. We thank Timothy members Tary Krahenbuhl, Scott & Carter Honig, and Gary & Dalton Bodenhausen for participating in the worship service.

Lenten Season Updates

There will be 2 worship services (with Holy Communion) at RD Mize (4pm & 6:30pm) on Ash Wednesday, March 2^nd. Timothy’s LWML will serve the traditional Ham Dinner in the Family Life Center between the services.

The Wednesday Lenten services on March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6 will occur at 5:30pm at RD Mize (one service only). There will be no in-person Lenten Dinners on those dates. Instead, the Lenten Non-Dinner Free-Will Offering format will be offered again, patterning this success after last year’s efforts. Each week, a different ministry group at Timothy will “host” these “non-dinners” by greeting worshippers and accepting donations for the group’s designated ministry each at a table in the RD Mize lobby.

Please contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) if your ministry would like to reserve a table on March 23, 30, or April 6 for the congregation to support your specified fund with free-will offerings. The table can also be available for worshippers on the Sunday following the Wednesday Lenten service. The “Timmy Boys” will host the free-will offering on March 9, and the GIVE Commission will host the free-will offering on March 16, with donations earmarked for expenses regarding the 2022 Live Well Community Event in June.

Friends Café Well Attended

Last Saturday, Timothy’s Women of Hope ministry welcomed former member, Linda Meyer Nielsen, as a guest speaker at the first Friends Café since the start of the pandemic. She shared how God protected and healed her after a serious accident. Pictured here are (left to right) Sandy Galvin and Linda, enjoying the opportunity to “catch up” and relax with friends in Christ.

TLS Annual Scholarship Auction

The time is NOW to register for the “Let’s Go to the Hop” auction on Sat., Feb. 19, 6-10pm, at Garden Hilton Inn in Independence to “bid around the clock” in support of the TLS Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $50 per person which includes dinner, all beverages (both non-alcoholic & alcoholic), entertainment and access to the Live and Silent Auction. KC Wolf will once again serve as our co-auctioneer.

Purchase tickets online at https://event.auctria.com/34a99a7c-d0af-4d7d-9828-4fcf5692afd3/ or on TLS or church website. Childcare provided by senior high youth for a free-will donation in the nursery at RD Mize. Proceeds from childcare are designated to the National Youth Gathering fundraising efforts. Pre-registration for childcare is required. A link to sign up for childcare is on auction website.

NYG Super Bowl Rib Fundraiser

It’s time to order slabs of pork ribs ($25 per slab, feeds 2-3 people, pick up on Feb. 13 between 10am & 1pm) from the National Youth Gathering BBQ fundraiser! It is up and running on Timothy’s website under the Events tab https://timothylutheran.com/events After you complete the ordering information, click on the blue link to pay. When asked for a “fund,” please choose fund “Super Bowl Ribs Youth Activity.” You may also order from students attending the NYG. Checks are payable to Timothy Lutheran Church. All orders and money due Feb. 7. Contact Kristen Anderson (kristena@timothylutheran.com or 262-902-3964) with questions.

Christian College Fair

The 24^th Annual Midwest Christian College Fair is Sat., Feb. 26, 10am-noon, at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd, KCMO. Colleges from 17 states will offer information at this largest college fair in the region. Free admission at this non-profit, community-service event. Contact Coordinator Anita Widaman (816.524.4522 or kansascityexpo@gmail.com) with questions.

2022 First Fruits totals $10,475.59, as of Jan. 30^th. Thank you!

“Thank you to my Timothy family and friends for the thoughts, prayers, and sympathy cards at the death of my brother, Roger. I am deeply touched.” Carol Ready

Special Voters’ Assembly Meeting THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 6, 11:30am, Wyatt. Quorum of 40 required; 2 motions: lease & install modular units at Wyatt for expansion; construct & fund storage outbuilding at Wyatt.

LWML Society Meeting THIS SATURDAY, Feb. 5, 9am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; guest Gwen Hall will lead Chair Yoga, followed by brunch served by LWML and a short meeting (attendance at meeting is optional. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your smiles! Monetary donations accepted for Lutherans for Life. Contact Susan Ready (sready2@comcast.net or 816.220.7688) with questions.

LWML Bites for Mites NEXT SUNDAY, Feb. 13, both campuses. Stop by the table in the lobby to purchase treats and sweets. All proceeds benefit mites (missions).

February Food Donations delivered to Jesu el Buen. Non-perishable food of all types greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Online Giving Are you looking for an easy, convenient, secure way to contribute to Timothy’s ministries? Check out the possibilities on Timothy’s website. Click on Give.

Offering Envelopes are available through Feb. on tables in lobby of each campus to use during the time in worship designated for offerings. A sheet of labels for the 2022 special envelopes is also available and can be attached to the regular envelopes.

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize (childcare available upon request)

GriefShare will resume March 31, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize

First Communion Class for 5^th-8^th graders and their parent/guardian/mentor; Sundays in March (6, 13, 20, 27), after 10am worship at Wyatt; led by Pastor Ryan. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Ladies Book Club begins March 10 at home of Barb Kalbfleisch (barbkalbfleisch@gmail.com), 7pm. First book is The Housekeeper & the Professor. Contact Barb with questions

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

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

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

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Titus: Good Doctrine & good Living”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men

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

Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Elijah”; 5-6:30pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Annette Logan

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

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

Wednesday Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study “The Women of Easter”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize

JourneyMen Bible Study “Passionate Pursuit of God”; Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm, Fireplace Room (302), followed by fellowship at Applebee’s; six weeks study; led by Pastor Rod; begins Feb. 24

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray; resumes Feb. 19