November 2023

Timothy Connects November 10th, 2023

By Doug Fleck|2023-11-10T10:40:40-06:00November 10th, 2023|Timothy Connects|

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

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 YouTube – Sundays 10am
and
Recorded Worship Services at RD Mize
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
” While We Wait: Live Expectantly”

As we wrap up the end of another Church year, our gaze naturally turns toward the end of the world. We know that Jesus has promised to return in glory, but we don’t know the when. So how should we live? While we wait, what do Christians do? In Matthew 25, Jesus tells three parables that show what Christian waiting looks like. We start by reminding ourselves that while we wait, we live expectantly.

Devotion: “Don’t Squash Jesus’ Love”

Last night, a couple of grandchildren stopped by for dinner. I had prepared acorn squash, but my grandkids were not so sure about it. It’s not always easy to receive the hospitality of food around other people’s tables, is it? The theology of table fellowship – in which the people of God are to break bread together for the sake of oneness – is clear throughout the New Testament, and yet it is a command that is easier said than done. Put simply: we don’t always like each other’s foods.

And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts2:42

The gift of table fellowship was a powerful lesson that one of Jesus’ disciples, Peter, had to learn the hard way. In Acts 10, Peter is called to go to the house of a Gentile, a Roman centurion named Cornelius, to share the gospel. While there, he is also invited to eat with the family, which requires eating a new kind of meat. In the past, Peter would have never dreamed of touching a meat that he considered “unclean.” But God speaks to him in a vision and commands him to dine with this Roman family as a way to show God’s grace and love.

Sharing a meal, food and fellowship allows people to see Christ through our efforts. This is the kind of humble love-in-action. The more we embrace people’s foods, the more we show them that we embrace the fullness of their humanity the way God does. Trying things that are new and getting out of our comfort zones are hard, but for the sake of the gospel is always worth it.

Staff Appreciation Gift for Christmas

Dear Timothy Family and Friends,

Once again, as the Advent and Christmas seasons approach, we rejoice in the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is also appropriate to thank and praise God for Timothy’s wonderful staff as they shepherd and assist us in all facets of our faith walk. We again look forward to presenting a monetary Christmas gift to Timothy’s staff, who will be acknowledged during worship services on Dec. 10th.

The Board of Elected Elders and Executive Board appreciate your participation in this opportunity. Please consider one of the following ways to contribute by Sunday, November 26th:

Placing a pew envelope or ordinary envelope clearly marked “Staff Appreciation Gift” in the offering plate through November 26th.
Dropping off or mailing to the church office (425 NW RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64014) before November 26th, clearly printing “Staff Appreciation Gift” on memo line of check
Submitting electronically by visiting Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com ), clicking on “Give,” and following the listed instructions

Thank you for prayerfully considering your gift to these dedicated servants. They work tirelessly to make Timothy Lutheran Ministries the incredible House of God that it is. Your gifts are appreciated!

Serving Him,
Tary Krahenbuhl
Acting Director, Board of Elected Elders

Diane Mayfield
Congregational President

Click Here to give online

LWML Annual Nut & Candy Sale

It’s that time of year to stock up on nuts & candy for your holiday celebrations and gifts! Stop by the LWML table in either lobby this weekend for an order form or order online on Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com Click on Events). Filled orders can be picked up the week following placement of the order. This year, proceeds will be designated for mission mites (10%) and security & safety upgrades at Wyatt (90%). This year’s sale runs until Sunday, Nov. 26, so do not delay! Thank you!

Support TLS While Christmas Shopping

Would you like to support TLS while Christmas shopping? Purchase a card at face value through Scrip, and a portion of the proceeds is given back to the school for its Scholarship Fund. Pretty cool!

If your budget is $450 for Amazon, order an Amazon gift card for $450 from the school to use for placing your order.
Do you know where you shop on Black Friday? Buy a gift card to use at those stores.
Plan to use gift cards as Christmas presents and stocking stuffers? Order from the school.

The list of retailers includes places like Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart, Ulta, Panera, Casey’s, and so many more. Check out the complete list of participating retailers at https://www.raiseright.com/brands .

To place your order, contact Kristen Anderson at 816-228-5300 ext. 8017 or at kristena@timothylutheran.com. Orders will be placed weekly, depending on the number of orders that come in! Delivery time is about a week. Thank you for supporting our school!

TLS Trivia Night “Let’s Make History!”

Make plans to attend the annual TLS Trivia Night next Friday, Nov. 17, beginning at 6pm at Elks Lodge, 100 SE Brizendine Rd. for a fun evening of trivia that benefits the TLS Scholarship Fund! You don’t want to miss it! You are guaranteed plenty of laughs and a chance for a prizes, such as Winning Trivia Team, Best Themed Costumes & Table Decorations, and Last Place Team! Cost is $20 per person or $150 for table of 8. You do not need to form a team—organizers will match you with other players! It’s a great way to get to know other Timothy families. A food truck will be on site as well as desserts available for purchase (proceeds support 7^th & 8^th grade class trip). A cash bar will be open inside the lodge. Be sure to bring cash to purchase extra Mulligans (9 for $20) and Block-Your-Neighbor tokens (2 for $10—limit one per team). Childcare will be available at TLS for freewill donation (proceeds also support 7^th & 8^th grade class trip)—drop off at 5:30pm, pick up 30 min after trivia ends. Seats are limited, so be sure to grab your tickets at https://timothylutheranschool.com/trivia-night/ before they are history! Call the school office with additional questions (816.228.5300 Ext. 8017).

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Make plans to attend the Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wed, Nov. 22, at 6pm at RD Mize. As is traditional at Timothy, the offering that evening is designated for Timothy’s Emergency Assistance Fund. Thank you for your ongoing generosity.
Holy Communion will be celebrated.

Sabbatical Update

Pastor John will return from his three-month sabbatical on Monday, November 13th! Keep him, all of Timothy’s staff, and Timothy Church in your prayers as he assimilates back into ministry at Timothy.

Women’s Book Club

All Timothy women and friends are invited to Timothy Women’s Book Club next Thursday, Nov. 16, at 6pm at Novel Place (1001 South 7 Highway—just west of South Price Chopper). Did you know this opportunity is monthly on the third Thursday, September through May? Let Barb Kalbfleisch know you’re coming (816.807-7575). The group welcomes your ideas for book selections in 2024. Hope to see you there!

Giving Tuesday & 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

Giving Tuesday 2023 falls on November 28^th. 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 #Giving Tuesday donation to Timothy to support its mission of Transforming Lives through Christ. Timothy has been sharing the hope we have in Jesus throughout the community for over 60 years. We are thankful and praise God for all the prayers and support given through our congregation.

Would you prayerfully consider giving a special #Giving Tuesday 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 28^th and help Timothy continue to share HOPE. Thank you for your support!

A Prayer Evening

All Timothy ladies and their friends are invited to the annual Women of Hope “A Prayer Evening” on Friday, December 1, from 6-8pm in the Fellowship Hall at RD Mize.

We welcome guest speaker Jennifer Huecker who will share insights and reflections associated with two books, Holy Moments and God’s Winks. A member of Zion Lutheran in Lone Elm, MO, Jennifer is an active member in LWML where she has served many faith-filled women as MO District LWML President, LWML Vice-President of Christian Life, and preparer of many Bible studies, conferences, and conventions. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2014 and recently completed chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation for breast cancer, she has been blessed with the outpouring of God’s love through so many sisters and brothers in Christ.

Ladies will enjoy broccoli cheese soup, vegetable soup, pinwheels, and Christmas sugar cookies. Please RSVP by Nov. 22 by calling church office (816.228.5300), or clicking this link (https://timothylutheran.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/27283b98-56e1-41e4-b624-09a4ba79d332) to help organizers in planning.

TLS Christmas Wonderland Shop

Again this year, the TLS Parent-Teacher League (PTL) is organizing a Christmas Wonderland Shop for TLS students to shop for gifts for their parents.

The congregation is invited to support this project by picking a gift tag from a Christmas tree in each lobby through November 19.

The unwrapped gift items may be returned to the bin next to the tree before Nov. 19 so that the Christmas Wonderland Shop can be set up for students to shop the week of Dec. 4th. Thank you for your support!

CSL “Christmas Barrels”

An additional opportunity to benefit those in need, as identified by Community Service League, is the Christmas Barrels. Barrels are set up at both lobbies with lists of possible items. These should be returned unwrapped to the barrels anytime before December 15. Please note: This is a separate opportunity Christmas Giving Trees for the annual Journey to the Manger. Thank you for your generosity.

Volunteering at CSL

The Blue Springs Community Services League at 200 SW 10^th Street in Downtown Blue Springs is accepting 3-4 volunteers to assist shoppers at its Christmas Store on Dec. 21^st from 12:40-4pm. In addition to helping the community members “shop,” the volunteers may help with light clean-up at conclusion of the shift. Perhaps a family or other small group would enjoy this as a holiday project for community service in seeing how our donated items are appreciated by the community shoppers. There is also a need for someone with a truck to return shopping carts to Price Chopper & HyVee. Please contact Diane Mayfield (816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) by Nov. 21^st if you can help with this project on Dec. 21^st. Thank you!

OASIS Family Ministry

Timothy’s family ministry has hit the ground running as the first three events had over 100 folks (!!!) join us for a meal, fellowship, and time with Jesus! As this new OASIS program keeps rolling, we need some help! We are looking for groups or individuals willing and able to serve a meal and clean up. The meal is catered, so the clean-up is minimal. Volunteers need to show up about 5:45pm to get ready, and the meal is served from 6-6:30pm. Then you should be out of there by 7pm. OASIS in the new year is the second Wednesday in January, April, and May in Wyatt Auditorium. If you’d be willing to help one or more nights, contact Pastor Ryan (816.228.5300 Ext. 8046) or Clancy (816.228.5300 Ext. 8047).

Surviving the Holidays: DivorceCare

Timothy’s DivorceCare support group invites members and their friends to the annual Surviving the Holidays: DivorceCare session on Monday, Nov. 13, from 6:30-8pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize, led by Kathy Wildschuetz and Christine Shaffer. This session will include practical suggestions and encouragement for managing the holidays after separation or divorce. Topics include What to Do with Your Holiday Emotions; Having a Plan; and Tips for Surviving a Social Event.

For more information, contact Sandy Gregory in the church office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) or go to Divorcecare website at divorcecare.org/holidays. You can register online at https://www.divorcecare.org/holidays/events/46737

“Thankful & Grateful”

Timothy’s GATHER Commission encourages you to consider the many ways in which God blesses you, your family, and your friends. At either campus during November, feel free to stop by the interactive Grateful backdrop in the lobby and grab a leaf to write something you are thankful for. Then hang it up on the backdrop! The backdrops will be displayed through Thanksgiving. Thanks!

Consolidation Update

A huge thank you to the 30 members who pitched in last Saturday at the All-Church Workday to move many things to storage in the two outdoor containers at Wyatt, which were delivered on Oct. 27, or inside the barn on Jon & Vicki Kraft’s property! Thanks also to the many volunteers who helped in recent weeks to get plastic tubs filled for the workday. Many trips in members’ trucks, trailers, SUV’s, and cars followed an organized process to ensure not only finishing by noon, but even ahead of schedule! Stay tuned for the next opportunity to move last-minute items later in December. Thank you!

Leadership asks if anyone at Timothy has knowledge, expertise, and access to materials to improve the flooring on Wyatt stage to contact Louie Wilbers (816.988.6059) if you can help. Thanks!

Worship Attendance November 5: RD Mize 251, Wyatt 108

Nov. 5
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $28,014.93 vs Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $170.00 vs Budgeted $2,075

Timothy is invited to celebrate with Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasant Hill, MO, for their 25^th anniversary of ministry on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 10am. A light luncheon reception will follow the service. Please RSVP by Nov. 21 to amazinggraceph@embarqmail.com or leave a message at 816.540.5150.

Card Club will meet at Janeatte Robbins’ house from 1pm to 3pm TODAY, November 10, 2023. Please bring a snack to share. Hope to see you there.

Bleachers Dedication in memory of Pastor Ted: Dalton Bodenhausen Eagle Project dedication Sunday, Nov. 12, at 11:30 am at Wyatt soccer field.

Pairs & Spares Senior Adult Ministry Thanksgiving Luncheon. meets Tuesday Nov. 14th. Family Life Center (FLC) 11:30 am. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Contact Janet Masters (816.916.8956) with questions.

Giant Clothing Giveaway Annual event at St. John LaLande Catholic Church, 805 NW RD Mize Rd; Nov. 13 through Nov. 15, noon to 6pm; open to the community to shop for free clothing; free will donations also accepted.

The Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, November 15 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 613 South Main, Independence, MO. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the opening service at 9:30 a.m. . Please RSVP by Nov 12 to Jane Clark 816-616-3383 / jclark2100@att.net. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend.

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Jan. 7, 2024, following second service, Wyatt Auditorium.

DivorceCare meets Mondays, 6:30-8 pm at RD Mize, Room 102.

GriefShare Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm, at RD Mize, Fireplace Room.

Donations Requested: Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMAA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tub in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!

Food Donations November As has been a tradition for quite some years, Timothy can help provide food for a holiday meal for recipients at Jesu El Buen Pastor (The Lutheran Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd) in Kansas City. Brown grocery sacks with attached food list are available in the grocery cart in the lobby at each site. Filled sacks can be returned on any Sunday in November. THANK YOU for sharing with those in need.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Gospel of Luke”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

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

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

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 9-11 am, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “1st and 2nd Samuel”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Wednesday Night Sr High; Youth Room(506); 6:30-8 pm; Confirmation; 6:30 -8 pm; Room 501

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm; Youth room (506), led by Miriam Lindemann

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

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Timothy Connects Friday Nov. 4, 2023

By Doug Fleck|2023-11-03T10:13:37-05:00November 3rd, 2023|Timothy Connects|

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

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
” Lavished Love”

Today’s readings turn our attention to the future. John reminds us that one day, not only will we be face-to-face with Jesus, but we will be like him, transformed fully into the people God always meant for us to be. And the reason why is because we are children of God, something we became because God lavished His incredible, unending, indescribable love upon us!

Devotion: “A Roadmap for When You Don’t Know

What to Do”

Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7

This was a tough week. God has placed our family on a roller coaster with my seventeen-year-old grandson’s health: lymphoma, kidney infection, not seen in a child this age, tentacles, mass. I feel confused, burdened and simply paralyzed as we wait for the tests. But I am certain there is Hope in the Lord.

Whether you find your heart burdened today by what’s happening around the world, what’s happening inside your home, or even in the confines of your own heart, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed… paralyzed… confused… and unsure of how to move forward. Thankfully God understands. He knows this world is full of trouble and heartache, and He provides everything we need to navigate our uncertainty.

Psalm 37:1-9 provides direction when we just don’t know what to do. They guide us to: not worry, trust, take delight, commit, stop! See how God graciously guides us through the steps of surrendering our worries and placing our trust back where it belongs — in Him alone.

All Saints Sunday
In Memory of Our Faithful Departed

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/JDIwQmgHApU

Jean Hyde

Roger Maisch

Alexa Bragg

Rex Thompson

Wyan Stockdell

Linda Staller

George Averill

Robert Mueller

Bart Prather

Ken Robbins

Tom Nowiszewski

Wes Powers

Lavona Dittmer

Veterans Day Program

Sunday Morning Pancakes

New Timothy members Brad and Kathy Elledge arrived before 9am last Sunday at Wyatt and set up two griddles in the music room to make well over 100 pancakes. This was a special treat in addition to the regular donuts and coffee members enjoyed before service. An additional round table was set up to accommodate all the parents and kids enjoying the warm pancakes, butter, syrup, and chocolate chips.

More than just a special treat, Brad and Kathy’s act of service was a reminder of the love and community that we share as a church family. It was a tangible expression of the Gospel message, which calls us to love and serve one another. We are so grateful to Brad and Kathy for their generosity and kindness. Their pancake breakfast was a wonderful way to start our Sunday morning, and it set the tone for a day filled with praise and worship.

LWML Annual Nut & Candy Sale

It’s that time of year to stock up on nuts & candy for your holiday celebrations and gifts! Stop by the LWML table in either lobby this weekend for an order form or order online on Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com Click on Events) starting Monday, Nov. 6^th. Filled orders can be picked up the week following placement of the order. This year, proceeds will be designated for mission mites (10%) and security & safety upgrades at Wyatt (90%). This year’s sale runs until Sunday, Nov. 26, so do not delay! Thank you!

Support TLS While Christmas Shopping

Would you like to support TLS while Christmas shopping? Purchase a card at face value thru scrip, and a portion of the proceeds is given back to the school for its Scholarship Fund. Pretty cool!

If your budget is $450 for Amazon, order an Amazon gift card for $450 from the school to use for placing your order.
Do you know where you shop on Black Friday? Buy a gift card to use at those stores.
Going to use gift cards as Christmas presents and stocking stuffers? Order from the school.

TLS Trivia Night

Please join us November 17 at Elks Lodge, 6 pm for some Trivia. Tickets are available to purchase online at the school’s website: www.timothylutheranschool.com. Just click on the Trivia Night advertisement.
Cost is $20/person or $150/team of 8. The theme is “Let’s Make History!” All proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund.

Thanksgiving Eve Service

A Prayer Evening

All Timothy ladies and their friends are invited to the annual Women of Hope “A Prayer Evening” on Friday, December 1, from 6-8pm in the Fellowship Hall at RD Mize.

TLS Christmas Wonderland Shop

Again this year, the TLS Parent-Teacher League (PTL) is organizing a Christmas Wonderland Shop for TLS students to shop for gifts for their parents.

The congregation is invited to support this project by picking a gift tag from a Christmas tree in each lobby through November 19.

CSL “Christmas Barrels”

An additional opportunity to benefit those in need, as identified by Community Service League, is the Christmas Barrels. Barrels will be set up the first week of November at both lobbies with lists of possible items. These should be returned unwrapped to the barrels anytime before December 15. Please note: This is a separate opportunity than the Christmas Giving Trees for the annual Journey to the Manger. Thank you for your generosity.

OASIS Family Ministry

Timothy’s family ministry has hit the ground running as the first two events had over 100 folks (!!!) join us for a meal, fellowship, and time with Jesus! As this new OASIS program keeps rolling, we need some help! We are looking for groups or individuals willing and able to serve a meal and clean up. The meal is catered, so the clean-up is minimal. Volunteers need to show up about 5:45pm to get ready, and the meal is served from 6-6:30pm. Then you should be out of there by 7pm. OASIS is the second Wednesday in November (RD Mize), January, April, and May (last 3 in Wyatt Auditorium). If you’d be willing to help one or more nights, contact Pastor Ryan (816.228.5300 Ext. 8046) or Clancy (816.228.5300 Ext. 8047).

Surviving the Holidays: DivorceCare

“Thankful & Grateful”

Worship Attendance October 29: RD Mize 190, Wyatt

Oct 29
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $12,649.46 vs Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $45.00 vs Budgeted $2,075

Card Club will meet at Janeatte Robbins’ house from 1pm to 3pm on Friday, November 10, 2023. Please bring a snack to share. Hope to see you there.

Bleachers Dedication memory of Pastor Ted: Dalton Bodenhausen Eagle Project dedication Sunday, Nov. 12, at 11:30 am at Wyatt soccer field.

Nominating Committee Update The congregation is urged to nominate themselves or other members (18 & older) to serve as Elected Elders or Commission Leaders (GO and GIVE). Please contact Ben Ryan (816.405.9348), Rick Little (816.213.8526), or Joe Sauter (816.516.9060) by October 15 to share your suggestions and to ask questions. Thank you!

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Jan. 7, 2024, following second service, Wyatt Auditorium.

DivorceCare meets Mondays, 6:30-8 pm at RD Mize, Room 102.

GriefShare Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm, at RD Mize, Fireplace Room.

Food Donations November As has been a tradition for quite some years, Timothy can help provide food for a holiday meal for recipients at Jes’us El Buen Pastor (The Lutheran Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd in Kansas City). Brown grocery sacks with attached food list are available in the grocery cart in the lobby at each site. Filled sacks can be returned on any Sunday in November. THANK YOU for sharing with those in need.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Gospel of Luke”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

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

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

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 9-11 am, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “1st and 2nd Samuel”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Jon Kraft

Wednesday Night Sr High; Youth Room(506); 6:30-8 pm; Confirmation; 6:30 -8 pm; Room 501

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm; Youth room (506), led by Miriam Lindemann

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

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Timothy Connects Friday, October 27th, 2023

By Doug Fleck|2023-10-27T15:20:18-05:00October 27th, 2023|Timothy Connects|

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

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

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Take 10: Truth … Free!“

Lies can be a prison that traps us just as much as physical prison bars. We can be trapped in lies about ourselves, each other, or God. We need a jailbreak. What sets us free is the living Truth of Christ. He is the truth that sets us free through His death and resurrection.

Devotion: “What’s on Your List”

“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 NIV
I am a list maker. You have probably seen me with my small legal pad and noticed there are some items crossed off. When I set down my pad, I begin again mentally recalling what’s on my to-do list, and God will nudge me, so I remember something important. It’s easy to put coming to God with our burdens or spending time with Him on the back burner.
Even in the fullness of life, there are everyday moments where we can come to Him — while we’re washing dishes, folding laundry, walking to get the mail, or doing whatever work He’s called us to do. God has been reminding me lately that we matter above any to-do item we’ve been given. It’s important to remember that our worth isn’t found in what we accomplish or in what we think others think of us. Our worth is found in Jesus as children of the King.

Confirmation students / Prayer Pals

Approximately 50 Confirmation students and their Prayer Pals met on October 25th to join Jesus on His Mission during a servant event. The group assembled sack lunches for the homeless at Metro Lutheran Ministries and then enjoyed ice cream sundaes while they got to know each other.

Veterans Day Program

All-Church Volunteer Workday

Mark your calendars to volunteer a couple hours on Saturday, Nov. 4, 8am-noon, to help move boxes, tubs, and other items from RD Mize church building/garage to Jon & Vicki Kraft’s barn (near Wyatt Campus) and to temporary storage containers at Wyatt (will be delivered Oct. 30).

Men, women, and teens will all be helpful and much appreciated. It is recommended to bring/wear gloves. Please contact Louie Wilbers (816.988.6059) or church office (816.228.5300) if you can help!
Thank you very much!!

Please click here to let us know you’ll be serving.

Thanksgiving Eve Service

A Prayer Evening

All Timothy ladies and their friends are invited to the annual Women of Hope “A Prayer Evening” on Friday, December 1, from 6-8pm in the Fellowship Hall at RD Mize.

TLS Christmas Wonderland Shop

Again this year, the TLS Parent-Teacher League (PTL) is organizing a Christmas Wonderland Shop for TLS students to shop for gifts for their parents.

The congregation is invited to support this project by picking a gift tag from a Christmas tree in each lobby through November 19.

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 Care Ministry Giving Tree, 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 (8042). Deadline to submit names is October 30 for the team to coordinate all necessary steps for a successful 2023 Giving Tree ministry.

A Giving Tree will be displayed at each campus starting Wed., Nov. 22^nd, for members to choose tags and return the suggested gifts on Sunday, Dec. 10th, 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.

CSL “Christmas Barrels”

Pancake Breakfast

Everyone in the congregation is invited to a free pancake breakfast THIS SUNDAY in the lobby before the 10am service. Come early! The normal donuts will also be available. Timothy thanks new members Brad & Kathy Elledge for providing this fellowship opportunity!

OASIS Family Ministry

Surviving the Holidays: GriefShare

As the holidays approach each year, Timothy’s GriefShare Group offers special help to those who are hurting. The “Surviving the Holidays” session will be Thursday, Nov. 2, 6:30-8pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize, led by Lois Warren and Susan Ready. All who grieve the loss of a loved one at any time in their lives are encouraged to attend and bring family and friends.
The event begins with a 35-minute video that will help you feel understood and encouraged. You will be given a Holiday Survival Guide full of tips on how to navigate the season, including coping with painful emotions, handling social events and traditions, and more.

Contact Sandy Gregory in church office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042) with questions and to request childcare. Register online at: https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/46736

Surviving the Holidays: DivorceCare

Hillcrest Update

After several months of vacancy in Timothy’s apartment at Hillcrest Transitional Housing, Timothy’s Hillcrest Team learned this week that new resident, Cordell, has moved is and getting settled. Single with no children, he is employed at Price Chopper. Please keep Cordell in your thoughts and prayers as he begins the Hillcrest program. Thank you for your support of this vital ministry!

If you would like to send a card of encouragement, his address is:
501 SW Mission Rd,
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
ATTENTION < Cordell Apt 507C>

Staff Appreciation Gift for Christmas

Dear Timothy Family and Friends,

The Board of Elected Elders and Executive Board appreciate your participation in this opportunity. Please consider one of the following ways to contribute by Sunday, November 26th:

Placing a pew envelope or ordinary envelope clearly marked “Staff Christmas Gift” in the offering plate between October 24th and November 26th.
Dropping off or mailing to the church office (425 NW RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64014) before November, 26th, clearly printing “Staff Appreciation Gift” on memo line of check
Submitting electronically by visiting Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com ), clicking on “Give,” and following the listed instructions

Serving Him,
Tary Krahenbuhl
Acting Director, Board of Elected Elders

Diane Mayfield
Congregational President

Click Here to give online

Wyatt Outdoor Bleachers Dedicated to Pastor Ted

The congregation is invited to celebrate the completion of Timothy member Dalton Bodenhausen’s Eagle Scout Project on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 11:30am at the Wyatt soccer field. Dalton chose to design and complete all facets concerning the construction of a set of aluminum bleachers on a concrete pad for fans to enjoy while watching practices or games on the Wyatt soccer field.

A special part of the brief ceremony will be the dedication of the bleachers in memory of Pastor Ted Schubkegel, a dear friend of Dalton and an associate pastor at Timothy from 1988 until going to heaven in March 2014. Members of the Schubkegel family plan to attend.

Timothy thanks Dalton for enhancing Timothy’s property and honoring Pastor Ted.

Consolidation Update

Over 200 people attended the first Town Hall Meeting in person last Sunday. A recording of the 80-minute discussion and the PowerPoint presentation can be accessed on home page of Timothy’s website or click here (https://timothylutheran.com/) for video and slides.

A second Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 3^rd, at 11:30am in the Wyatt Auditorium, to share additional information as it becomes available over the next month. Look for weekly updates here in Timothy Connects as well.

Since last Sunday, the following questions have been submitted:
1. Regarding amortization, will the interest rate change when we do this? If it goes up, shouldn’t we stay with current plan? Treasurer Joe Sauter forgot to report at the Town Hall that the interest rate will not change. The intent is to keep the same payment, which is dependent upon giving.

2. Why don’t we continue to make the same payment schedule (instead of reducing payment) and reduce the debt faster? This is preference of Executive Board, again dependent upon giving to support ministry.

3. We used to have an 8am service. Wouldn’t that be better than moving the traditional service to 10:30am? Shouldn’t we do a survey of the RD Mize parishioners? The service schedule, which is not “set in stone,” was approved by the Board of Elders after much discussion. This decision was predicated upon the goal of providing what is necessary (at this point) for both worship services to have proper time to offer quality and God-honoring worship. Surveying the entire congregation about service times as well as other implemented consolidation considerations may be possible as we navigate the first 5-6 months of 2024.

4. I had trouble hearing because of the echo in the big room (auditorium, during the Town Hall). Have we considered adding additional sound panels to the walls, or making individual sound packs available like we did a long time ago at RDM? This consideration has not been part of discussions to date, but it will be taken under advisement.

5. Are we going to hang the former/current pastors’ pictures (on the brick wall outside sanctuary) at Wyatt? Yes, that is the goal. Exact location is still under consideration.

6. Was there ever a succession plan before the departure of Pastor Steensma? If so, present it. If no, was one formulated after his departure? Pastoral succession plans are not officially documented as in the corporate world. Each LCMS district has resources to follow for local congregations in calling pastors. Since pastors may be called by churches at any time, the general practice is to allow time for the divine call process to take place. Once a called pastor accepts another call, the church assesses the needs for next steps. With Pastor Steensma’s departure, the vacant position was the Senior Pastor position, so there was no question concerning the need to fill it. The elders were notified on 06/16/18 of Pastor Rich’s decision to accept the call to Minnesota. Within 6 days (06/21/18), the elders held a special elders’ meeting to discuss the transition period and to initiate the call for a senior pastor. On 06/25/18, the elders contacted MO District President Hagan to start the call process. Unfortunately, Timothy’s situation as a two-site church along with COVID and other factors resulted in several calls to Timothy being declined.

7. Was there ever a succession plan for Pastor Rod’s retirement? If so, present it. If not, was one formulated after his retirement? There was no succession plan following Pastor Rod’s retirement. There are several reasons for not filling this unique position (part-time Special Ministry Pastor—SMP), including the need to fill the vacant senior pastor position first.

8. What happened to the final reports prepared by the various Next Generation task forces in 2019-2020, such as the Review of 2020 Vision and Ministry Review? With the arrival of COVID just as the reports were finalized and the resulting changes in worship and moving forward in general as well as other factors, the consolidation process was paused. Regarding Vision and Ministry Review specifically, the current Strategic Planning Committee has been meeting since early May to focus on a one-year (2024) and five-year plan (2024-2028) regarding staffing, discipleship, consolidation, and financial. The final plan will be presented to the congregation in January. The other reports from the original Next Gen task forces will be updated to coordinate with Timothy’s current consolidation efforts.

9. What are the plans for storing equipment now housed in the garage at RD Mize (lawn equipment and Festival Committee equipment)? As shared at the meeting, the generosity of members to offer their barns and the acquisition of two 40’x8’x8’ temporary storage containers (scheduled for delivery on Oct. 30, weather permitting) will address this situation for the immediate future.

10. What are the plans to provide for current regular RD Mize activities? As shared at the meeting, Timothy is partnering with our sister congregation, Pointe of Hope on North Highway 7, for its GriefShare, DivorceCare, Tuesday AM Adult Bible Study, Ruth Circle, and smaller Bible Studies. All other RD Mize evening activities will occur at Wyatt.

The congregation is urged to submit questions on Timothy’s website by clicking on Church, then Next Generation, or by clicking on submission button on congregational email sent on Monday, Oct. 9, at 10am.

Worship Attendance October 22: RD Mize 168, Wyatt 180

Oct 22
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $22,185.00 vs Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $1,170.00 vs Budgeted $2,075

Thrivent Choice Dollars Don’t forget to direct your Choice Dollars to organizations and causes you support. Timothy Lutheran Church and Timothy Lutheran School are approved organizations to receive these donations. Your participation in the Thrivent Choice program helps Thrivent Financial distribute these funds effectively. Thank you!

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Jan. 7, 2024, following second service, Wyatt Auditorium.

DivorceCare meets Mondays, 6:30-8 pm at RD Mize, Room 102.

GriefShare Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm, at RD Mize, Fireplace Room.

Food Donations during the month of October are designated for Hillcrest. Always needed are pasta, boxed potatoes, tuna and canned meat, cereal, crackers, cake mix and frosting. Sugar, flour, cooking oil, coffee, tea, salt, pepper and spices are especially appreciated. Thank you, Timothy, for continuing to remember those in need.. Drop off in grocery cart at either campus.
November As has been a tradition for quite some years, Timothy can help provide food for a holiday meal for recipients at Jes’us El Buen Pastor (The Lutheran Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd in Kansas City). Brown grocery sacks with attached food list are available in the grocery cart in the lobby at each site. Filled sacks can be returned on any Sunday in November. THANK YOU for sharing with those in need.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Gospel of Luke”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

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

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

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 9-11 am, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “1st and 2nd Samuel”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Jon Kraft

Wednesday Night Sr High; Youth Room(506); 6:30-8 pm; Confirmation; 6:30 -8 pm; Room 501

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm; Youth room (506), led by Miriam Lindemann

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

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Timothy Connects Friday, October 20, 2023

By Doug Fleck|2023-10-23T09:07:11-05:00October 23rd, 2023|Timothy Connects|

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

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Take 10: The King Is Coming”

Throughout human history, God pictured the coming redemptive King through various images of His promise, providence, provision, and protection for His people. We could easily become down and out because of the evil of our world, and quickly give up because of the constant bad news. But hope, peace, joy, and love is the promise of our God for His people. Christ is the King of Glory! The Gospel is our only hope, as the King of glory comes in, with, and through the Gospel, as we were buried with Him in Baptism and raised with Him to a new life!

Devotion: “The Lie You Need to Kick to the Curb Today”

During times of trauma, we sometimes feel we are disposable! No one has to actually say those words, but in the upheaval and grieving we can be left with that feeling. During this time of transition at Timothy, there were times I told myself those words: You are disposable! You don’t matter! You are insignificant! As I look around on Sunday at my church family and listen to the message God has for me, I hear a different message. I matter. I am seen. I am valued. I am heard.

When we feel vulnerable, invisible, or forgotten, remember that God not only sees us, but comes alongside us and cares for us. Matthew 6:26 reminds us:

“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”

When lies try to deplete us, we can ask the One who sees us to remind us of our visibility, our value, and our significance, bringing us back to the truth. Rehearse truth’s song. Turn up the volume. You matter. You are seen. You are valued. You are heard.

LWML Sunday

Timothy’s annual observance of LWML Sunday will be celebrated this Sunday at both campuses. This year’s theme of “The King Is Coming” 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 of joyfully sharing Christ, supporting missions, and equipping women to honor God by serving.

Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory! (Psalm 24:7–10)

Staying in the Boat

I have often wanted to write a devotion about John 21, staying in the boat.

Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards.” John 21:7-8

Our faith, at times, asks us to step out into the water, but sometimes we need to stay in the boat and row to shore. There are those who faithfully serve, making sure the fish can be counted, the miracle is acknowledged, and God’s message can be shared.

We at Timothy have many servant hearts, and one of them is Gayl Calvin. She is stepping down from playing organ
more than 60 years in various congregations. During worship this Sunday, we will take a moment to rejoice at this life of service and her dedication to share His Word through the gift of music for so many years.

Veterans Day Program

Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary (LUMAA)

The Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, November 15 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 613 South Main, Independence, MO. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the opening service at 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be Lu Ann Ross from Hillcrest Transitional Housing. The Mission of the Month collection is winter necessities for food pantries: men, women and children’s socks, gloves, hats, scarves, new coats, long underwear for men/women and new blankets/quilts (full and queen). Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Nov 12 to Jane Clark 816-616-3383 / jclark2100@att.net. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend and all donations for the Mission of the Month collection are appreciated. Thank you!

Children’s Fall Harvest Party

All Timothy children and their friends are invited to a fun Harvest Party TONIGHT from 6-8pm at the Wyatt Campus. They will be treated to pizza, games, prizes, and opportunities to make new friends! Plan to attend!

Middle School Falloween

Tomorrow, Oct 21, 5:30-8 pm, all middle schoolers and their friends are invited to Falloween at RD Mize Campus. They will be treated to pumpkin carving, dinner, games, and prizes.
Bring your own pumpkin to the Falloween. Plan to attend!

TLS Christmas Wonderland Shop

Again this year, the TLS Parent-Teacher League (PTL) is organizing a Christmas Wonderland Shop for TLS students to shop for gifts for their parents.

The congregation is invited to support this project by picking a gift tag from a Christmas tree in each lobby from October 18 through November 19.

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 (8042). Deadline to submit names is October 30 for the team to coordinate all necessary steps for a successful 2023 Giving Tree ministry.

Pancake Breakfast

Everyone in the congregation is invited to a free pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 29, in the lobby before the 10am service. Come early! The normal donuts will also be available. Timothy thanks new members Brad & Kathy Elledge for providing this fellowship opportunity!

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays

Contact Sandy Gregory in church office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042) with questions and to request childcare. Register online at: https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/46736

Surviving the Holidays: DivorceCare

Timothy’s DivorceCare support group invites members and their friends to the annual Surviving the Holidays: DivorceCare session on Monday, Nov. 13, from 6:30-8pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize, led by Kathy Wildschuetz and Christine Shaffer. This session will include practical suggestions and encouragement for managing the holidays after separation or divorce. Topics include What to do with Your Holiday Emotions; Having a Plan; and Tips for Surviving a Social Ev

Consolidation Update

The contract between Timothy Lutheran Church and Harvest Baptist Church was signed by leadership from both churches last Friday, Oct. 7, 2023. Closing of the sale will occur between Jan. 2 and Jan. 12, 2024.

Please plan to attend the first of two Town Hall Meetings THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 22, immediately following the 10am worship service in the Wyatt Auditorium. Leadership and staff will be available to provide updates regarding worship services, auditorium changes, meeting & storage options, and financial impacts upon consolidation. There will be an opportunity for additional questions or further information regarding questions submitted to date. The second Town Hall will be Dec. 3^rd after the 10am service as well.

Questions submitted since last week’s issue of Timothy Connects include:
1. Being involved in early meetings about Wyatt, I am wondering what happened to the original talks of a sanctuary. By “original talks,” current leadership assumes the question refers to time Wyatt was originally built rather than the current phased construction plan in place for expansion. A new sanctuary was in the original plan, and current leadership feels it just changed internally. Over time it was felt the school was a priority, and that’s the direction the congregation supported as Timothy moved forward.

2. Will there really be a traditional service? Yes, a traditional service will be one of two offered each Sunday in the Wyatt Auditorium.

3. What time will the services occur? At its meeting on October 9^th, after much discussion the Board of Elected Elders approved a contemporary service starting at 9am and a traditional service starting at 10:30am. This plan will be evaluated during the first few months of 2024 as will all plans regarding consolidation.

4. If some activities are not possible at Wyatt, what is the plan for them? For daytime activities, leadership is in discussions with Pointe of Hope Church on North 7 Highway and possibly another local church. Most evening activities can be accommodated at Wyatt, except GriefShare and DivorceCare (by choice due to confidentiality considerations connected to those ministries) which are also in discussions with Pointe of Hope.

5. What will happen to the beautiful cross presently on the stage at Wyatt? As of now, a decision about this cross has not been made.

6. As the school makes adjustments for one building, I’m curious when Mr. Holland will receive his call as principal of Timothy? We are excited to celebrate with him. When and how can the school begin to plan for Ken’s installation? Who makes the decision? Mr. Holland has completed all colloquy requirements to be a LCMS rostered principal. The current Call Committee and Executive Board will plan the details of asking the congregation to approve a call to Ken as the rostered TLS principal.

The congregation is urged to submit questions to expedite the discussion. Those can be submitted on Timothy’s website by clicking on Church, then Next Generation, or by clicking on submission button on congregational email sent on Monday, Oct. 9, at 10am.

Men’s Pickleball

All skill levels are invited to JourneyMen’s Pickleball event – beginners welcome, too! Don’t
have a paddle? That’s OK, we have some to share. All guys 14 and older are invited (14-16 need to be with dad, grandpa or mentor). Feel free to invite a friend.

Worship Attendance October 15: RD Mize 181, Wyatt 191

Oct 15
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $21,052.33 vs Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $45.00 vs Budgeted $2,075

Job Opportunity Full-time (40 hrs/wk) Business Manager; click here for position description; available Jan. 1, 2024; send resume to Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com).

TLS Dinner Night Out Not interested in cooking dinner this coming Monday night? From 4-9m on Monday, Oct. 23, you can visit Vito’s Original Pizza at 110 Highway 7 in Blue Springs to order anything on the menu for dine in, carry out, Door Dash, etc and mention Timothy Lutheran School when you order for 10% of your total sale being donated to the TLS Scholarship Fund.

Graveside Service for former member Eunice Hafemeister tomorrow at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens has changed to 10 am.

3rd Quarter Contributions Statements were emailed yesterday. Please check for accuracy. Contact Chris Krenz (816.228.5300 ext. 8013) with any questions.

LWML KC South Zone Rally Oct 24, at Timothy. Contact Kim Duffy (913.488.7677) with questions

College Student Ministry Families of Timothy’s college students are encouraged to contact the church office (816.228.5300) with their student’s name and mailing address by tomorrow. The GROW Commission plans to send notes of encouragement and a small gift. Thank you!

Called Staff Appreciation Month Please keep all of Timothy’s staff in your prayers and extend words of thanksgiving, encouragement, and appreciation as you have opportunity.