Timothy Connects Friday Nov. 11th, 2022
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November 2022
Voting week comes with negative ads and intolerance. Sometimes politics can push us apart, and I wonder if both sides can find common ground.
Once again, we will gather to praise God and give thanks for His bountiful blessings at the annual Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wed., Nov. 23, at 5:30pm, in the RD Mize sanctuary. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Following Timothy’s tradition at this service, the offering will be designated for Timothy’s Emergency Assistance Fund which provides funds for those in need throughout the coming year. Over the past two years, Timothy has assisted approximately 85 families with vouchers for gasoline, lodging, utilities, and meals/groceries. Thank you for your generous support!
The Heit’s Point Lutheran Ministries family welcomes a new Executive Director, Pastor Rocco Mallardi, and his family. Having previously served as pastor at Messiah Lutheran in Hays, KS, for the past seven years and as pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Parsons, KS, for four years before that, he is excited “to stay focused upon Christ, as we support the LCMS congregations of the MO District and eastern KS District, their groups, and their families, while we work together to build a world-class Lutheran summer camp and retreat center on the Lake of the Ozarks.”
If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it toTimothy Connects Friday Nov. 4th, 2022
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Today I am reminded of a scene from a movie. It’s fall in a large city park—kids are playing, old men are studying chess boards, and a small crowd is surrounding a cardboard box. There sits the con artist moving cups as fast as he can, swiping money from customers who think they know which cup the ball is under. It’s a shell game. The shell game is all about keeping your eye on the ball, but the game is already rigged and each of his customers loses the moment they put down their money.
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: 
This Sunday, Nov. 6, is Youth Sunday at Timothy’s Wyatt service. Worshipers will be led by youth in some worship duties normally carried out by adults, such as altar guild, sound booth techs, ushers, communion assistants, readers, singers, and musicians. We praise God for their servant hearts in sharing their talents!
We continue to pray for ministries we support through Timothy’s monthly/annual tithe. In the month of November, we encourage you to pray for Lutherans for Life. Their mission is to equip Lutherans and their neighbors to be Gospel-motivated voices for life with a vision that every Lutheran, both individually and in community, is upholding the God-given value of human life and influencing society to do the same.
For many years, Timothy has generously provided food items for a holiday meal to those in need. Brown grocery sacks with attached food list can be picked up in the grocery cart in lobby at either campus. Filled sacks can be returned to the grocery carts any Sunday in November. They will be delivered to Jesu el Buen Pastor (the Lutheran Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd) in downtown KC. The need is great, and we thank you for assisting in feeding the hungry.
Timothy’s youth and families are heading down to Our Redeemer Lutheran in KC on Sunday, Nov. 20, 1:30-5:30pm, to provide a community Thanksgiving meal and message of God’s love. We could use your support in the form of praying for our event, preparing a side dish for the meal, and perhaps even joining us (but there are limited spots due to allotted space), so please contact Pastor Ryan (
Calling all youth! Oh, it’s on! Junior and senior high youth had a crazy time last year at the Video Scavenger Hunt, so it back by popular demand. Join us Sat., Nov. 19, as we race against other teams collecting items for Resource Health and take photos and videos of all kinds of shenanigans along the way. Try to knock out as many items as you can before returning to church and see if your team can rack up the most points TO WIN THE TROPHY! RSVP needed by Nov. 16 to plan for drivers. If any parents are willing to drive, please contact Pastor Ryan (
Did you know that Timothy Lutheran School still collects various product labels? UPC codes from Best Choice labels and Clearly by Best Choice (newer brand of organic & gluten-free items) may be clipped and saved for TLS and dropped off at the Information Center at each campus. The funds collected from these labels benefit TLS Scholarship Fund. Contact Lois Warren (816.427.5168) with questions about Best Choice and Clearly labels. Thank you!
TLS also gets credit for collecting Box Tops labels, but that program now uses the Box Top for Education app on your phone. Buy participating products and use the Box Top app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of your purchase. The app identifies eligible products, and earnings are credited online to TLS. Even if you’re shopping online or participating in grocery pickup, you can still submit your digital or email receipt with the Box Tops app and earn. TLS receives a check twice a year! See a list of participating products at BTFE.COM/PRODUCTS. Box Tops earnings really add up, and the more people who participate, the bigger the impact. Over the years, TLS has received a total of $10,860.80!October 2022
Timothy Connects Friday, Oct 28th, 2022
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Today I am reminded of a scene from a movie. It’s fall in a large city park—kids are playing, old men are studying chess boards, and a small crowd is surrounding a cardboard box. There sits the con artist moving cups as fast as he can, swiping money from customers who think they know which cup the ball is under. It’s a shell game. The shell game is all about keeping your eye on the ball, but the game is already rigged and each of his customers loses the moment they put down their money.
In our journey together as brothers and sisters in Christ, we long to gather in our pursuit to pray without ceasing. God desires that we continue to seek Him in all things and that our eyes are opened to see where Jesus is already working and leading. We invite you to join us in a Service of Prayer and God’s Word on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7:30-8pm, in the sanctuary at RD Mize, as we meet to pray for the future of Timothy into the Next Generation. Transforming Lives through Christ is much more than a slogan . . it’s an adventure in fulfilling the Great Commission of going into the world and sharing the love of Jesus with those whom God has placed in our lives.
Last Friday, Oct. 21, over 100 kiddos plus family member packed the Wyatt Campus for our 2nd Annual Church/School Harvest Party. The kids enjoyed a wide variety of games,
some pizza, music, and, of course, prizes. It was a great night of parents connecting and kiddos playing.
Last Saturday, Oct. 22, the RD Mize Campus became a great night of fall fun for 18 junior and senior high kiddos! We had some stellar carved pumpkins and created our own superhero masks.
The kids had fun running around the building with nerf guns, followed by a discussion about the masks we wear to cover what’s really going on inside. The evening wrapped up with some delicious s’mores. It was a great time to grow in Christ with each other.
Timothy Connects Friday, Oct 21st, 2022
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We just returned from out East to visit family, see the Washington monuments, and enjoy the beautiful fall colors. It was a wonderful trip filled with awe and sadness. You see, we also shared a prayer shawl and a time of sadness, as my brother-in-law’s mother has been diagnosed with cancer, and memories of people I have lost came flooding back.
Timothy’s annual observance of LWML Sunday will be celebrated this Sunday at both campuses.
Now is the time to offer names of individuals or families who may need some extra assistance at Christmas. If you know of an individual or family from our congregation or school who would be a candidate for our Giving Tree ministry, please submit their name(s), address and phone number in a sealed envelope and place in Sandy Gregory’s mailbox in the RD Mize Communication Center or contact her at 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or 
It was 19 years ago when Timothy started a “Teen Club” to reach out to kids with different abilities. Over the years, hundreds of lives have been transformed through lots of love, dinners, fellowship, and special guests. The gatherings at RD Mize on the fourth Fridays now are known as Friendship Club. Special thanks to Diane Knowlton for her tireless efforts over the past 19 years to lead this ministry.
While all LWML women are automatically members of LUMAA, all women are invited to LUMAA’s next meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Calvary Lutheran Church. Registration is 9am with meeting starting at 9:30. Send reservations for the free lunch to Susan Ready (816.328.2201 or 
Timothy recently received a certificate from the Lutherans for Life Abundant Life Giving Society for our Gospel-motivated gift For Life and especially for our generous gifts in support of the Lutherans for Life message, mission, and ministry advocating the sanctity of life.
The Parent-Teacher League (PTL) at TLS is organizing a fundraiser in the form of a Christmas Workshop for students to choose gifts for their family.Timothy Connects Friday Oct 14th, 2022
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I’ve noticed this impatience show up in many areas of my life. Why wait for five or seven business days when I can get my packages with two-day shipping instead? Why begin watching a television show when it first premiers, waiting a whole week for a new episode, when after a few months I can binge the whole thing on a streaming service? And speaking of streaming, why isn’t the latest season of my favorite show available yet?
Timothy’s Hillcrest Team, represented by Dan & Pam Sbisa and Pam Lund, celebrated with Timothy’s recent graduate, Jordan Bolding, pictured with Hillcrest Case Manager Brittany Gibbs, at the Hillcrest Graduation last Sunday.
When you arrive at church next Sunday, you will probably notice lots of purple—because Sunday,
Every year as the holidays approach, Timothy’s care ministries offer special help to those who are hurting. The “Surviving the Holidays” special session will be Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:30-8pm in Fireplace Room at RD Mize. All who grieve the loss of a loved one at any time in their lives are encouraged to attend and bring family and friends. (Information regarding the DivorceCare “Surviving the Holidays” will be coming soon.)
Timothy Connects Oct, 7th, 2022
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God has blessed me with a full life. I look back over the various stages of toddlers to teens to adult children and find myself with a quiet house. Some people look forward to their empty nest years, some dread them. I enjoyed my children, and it’s nice they’re older and independent after years of being responsible for babies and toddlers.
We invite you to join us this coming week (Oct. 9-15) for one or more prayer walks. As part of our Pray Without Ceasing series, we are hosting 5 Prayer Walks around Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit.
8th-12th graders!!! You interested in making a difference?? Do you want opportunities to be transformed by Christ and to be used by Him? Looking to be a leader and develop a servant heart?
All Timothy kids and their friends are invited to the 2nd annual Harvest Party on Friday, October 21st, 6-8pm, at the Wyatt Campus. The Timothy Lutheran School PTL (Parent-Teacher League) partners with Timothy’s Children’s Ministry to create a fun fall event full of games, prizes, pizza, and fellowship! This event is perfect for the entire family, so mark your calendars and join us in the fun! Want to help? Check out this sign-up genius to see how you can assist: 
Now is the time to start thinking of families who may need some extra assistance at Christmas. If you know of an individual or family from our congregation or school who would be a candidate for our Giving Tree ministry, please submit their name(s), address and phone number in a sealed envelope and place in Sandy Gregory’s mailbox in the RD Mize Communication Center or contact her at 816.228.5300 or 
Ten years ago tomorrow, October 8, 2012, this team of Timothy members rejoiced at the completion of a very big job: Timothy’s 50th Anniversary Book! Look at the smiles on their faces! Pictured left to right: Ed Conrad, Joy Mueller, Charlie Cronkhite, Gayl Calvin, and Pastor Fran Lieb. Thank you for your commitment and dedication in preserving Timothy’s history!September 2022
Timothy Connects Friday, Sept. 30th, 2022
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There are times when we feel like we are spinning wheels in mud. There’s no clear way forward, and reversing seems foolish, and you’re going absolutely nowhere. What you need is someone to show you that there’s a world outside of these spinning wheels. That’s what a friend did for me. She watched my situation for a moment and then said to me, “OK, that’s enough. I’m here, and we’re together.”
TOMORROW, Sat., Oct. 1, 8:30-10:30am is the Prayer Breakfast in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. We invite you to “gather” with us again to share in this opportunity as Pastor Ryan goes deeper into how we can pray. We are excited just to be with you all and to continue growing in this gift called prayer. Come be a part of God’s transformational work in our lives!
Last Sunday, 21 young people from Timothy took ice cream to bless the residents of Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Lee’s Summit. It was an incredible evening of sharing stories, laughing, eat ice cream (with gummy bears and sprinkles) and playing with the kids.
Jordan, the current resident in Timothy’s Hillcrest apartment, will soon graduate from the Hillcrest program. We praise God for the opportunity to support someone working hard to improve his life! He is moving to an apartment tomorrow and starting a new job, so he reports that the Hillcrest experience and lessons learned have helped him tremendously. He thanks the congregation for this support!
Timothy is urged to check out the “Follow Me” canvas painting hanging above the credenza in the RD Mize lobby! You can’t miss it—both for its creativity and outstanding craftsmanship of spreading the Gospel!
The fall book fair at Timothy Lutheran School is approaching quickly! Timothy is urged to stop by the fair in the TLS lobby from October 9th-14th. It will be a great time to add to your home library, explore new titles, check out classroom wish lists, and even shop for some Christmas ideas!
During the month of October, Timothy’s GIVE Commission is organizing a collection for residents at the Blue Springs Welcome Inn. The emphasis for this collection includes shampoo, liquid or bar soap, plastic silverware & cups, and toilet paper, which can be dropped off in the bin at each campus. Thank you for your support!TimothyConnects Friday, Sept 23rd, 2022
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I traveled to Michigan to see my brother and his family. We sat around the table, and Mom shared memories with my two nephews, their pregnant wife and soon-to-be-engaged girlfriend. History and wisdom mixed together with laughter.
THANK YOU, TIMOTHY, for supporting the Festival Committee’s 40th Annual Timmy Burger booth last weekend at the Blue Springs Fall Fun Fest! What a tremendous weekend for reaching into the community and growing in fellowship with each other! The fellowship, smiles, and weather made for tremendous success! If you purchased a burger, you were part of the effort that saw a sell-out by 11am Sunday. This would not have been possible if not for Timothy’s generous family. To God Be All the Glory!
Timothy’s JourneyMen team will present Take the Lead “Fear Not” on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 6:30-8:30pm in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. All men 18 & older are invited to join their Christian brothers for fellowship, studying God’s Word, music, and . . . (wait for it!) . . . Ben Ryan’s World-Famous Barbeque (NO COST!!)
Community Outreach AppreciatedTimothy Connects Friday, Sept. 16th, 2022
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I see her email: “Could you read something I wrote? I don’t know if it’s any good, but I wanted to see if you could just take a look and tell me what you think.” Her email was an unexpected but pleasant surprise. She shared how she respected my opinion. I was honored to be entrusted with a first read of her writing, and I agreed to take a look. Later, we discussed her gift with words, and she was filled with delight. Her joy was my joy.
The Lord’s house was full last Wednesday as our children & youth ministries kicked off to continue our pursuit of TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH CHRIST.
Timothy’s middle school Minute-to-Win-It Night last Saturday had 11 youth and one pastor square off to conquer some wacky games before 60 seconds expired! Plenty of laughs and messes followed.
We praise God that the Phase 1 program for expansion at Wyatt is progressing, slowly but surely! Last Sunday, Pastor John led an informal dedication of the first trailer which addresses increased enrollment at TLS. Timothy currently holds a temporary occupancy permit which means the two classrooms can be readied for classes. We anticipate total occupancy to be granted very soon. To God Be All the Glory!
Timothy thanks Kaye Gray for her dedication and commitment of serving as Timothy’s Nursery Coordinator for several years. Timothy also thanks Jessica Williamson for working in the nursery and appreciates her continuance in this ministry.
The MO District is sponsoring a FREE college fair on the campus of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis on Sat., Nov. 5, from 10am-5pm.
Timothy Connects Friday, Sept. 9th, 2022
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One summer during my college years, I worked at the Lutheran Camp in Illinois. I spent my days in the kitchen cooking and moping, but my evenings were filled with playing games, swimming, singing and laughing. Each day the staff and campers gathered around the campfire pit for a word of prayer in which we asked God to bless our day, hollering out one decree at the top of our lungs. We had a whole list of them:
We are so excited to get this series and this season rolling at Timothy because we KNOW as we seek His face, we will find blessing. The sermon series kicks off THIS SUNDAY, SEPT. 11TH, and continues through October 16th.
Thank you to all who have volunteered to work for the success of this year’s Timmy Burger booth! If working in the actual booth by cooking the burgers or working the assembly line of condiments is not for you, there are many other opportunities to assist, such as preparing trays of cheese, processing onions for grilling, cutting tomatoes, filling containers with pickles, filling salt & pepper shakers, filling ketchup & mustard bottles, handing out bottles of pop, taking orders, runner between prep area & serving line, or serving as cashiers—all to reach into the community with the love of Jesus, a friendly smile, and the best burger in town! Don’t miss out! It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet more Timothy people and bask in the compliments from the community about this staple of the annual Fall Fun Fest!
The congregation is invited to the LUMAA meeting here at Timothy on Wed., Sept. 21. Registration is at 9am with devotion, speaker, and meeting starting at 9:30. Lunch will also be served with reservations needed (no cost) by Sept. 12 to Susan Ready, 816.229.7688 or 816.328.2202 or 
As a summer project, LWML’s Mary Martha Circle collected gift cards for Kansas City’s Veterans Community Project (VCP), an organization that builds Tiny Houses as well as supports any walk-in services to those who took an oath to serve our Nation. Eight circle Mary Martha members (Janel Schild, Sandy Galvin, Pam Church, Lois Kuecker, Donna Williams, Susan Ready, Marilyn Lindemann, & Jeanine West) visited the VCP on August 23rd to deliver the gift cards to Michele Orpin,
Director of Development, and learn more about their dedication to helping every veteran find a temporary home as well as build & develop skills for independent living. Timothy’s ladies enjoyed a tour of VCP’s grounds and one of the 49 Tiny Houses. It was an honor for them to be a small part of helping area citizens begin their lives anew.