August 15, 2025

Join Us This Sunday - As We Grow

Current Sermon Series - “This is Us”

Bible Studies

Discovery Class - What We Believe as Lutherans

Get Ready for Fall Fun Fest!

Mark Your Calendar for These Special Dates!

Support Tomorrow’s Church Leaders: Join the Missouri District in Observing “Tomorrow’s Teacher & Preachers”

Heartfelt Thanks for Supporting Blue Springs Students: A Community United in Giving

LWML Kick Off Society Meeting

Mandatory Confirmation Dinner/Orientation

Volunteer Opportunity at Timothy Lutheran School

Thank You Volunteers for a Successful Mulch Party

August Donations

Do You Have a Story to Share?

Join Us this Sunday - As we Grow

Stay Connected!
Join the Timothy Lutheran Facebook page to stay up to date on upcoming events, view photos and videos from recent activities, and see all the wonderful things happening around Timothy. Don’t miss out—follow us today!

Bible Studies

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study: “Christianity = A Spiritual Attitude Adjustment!”, 9:00-10:00 am; Library: led by Clint Foster and Dale Russell

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study "True Spirituality",10:30-11:30 am; led by Wayne Diveley, Lori Diveley, and Gary Storck.

Monday Morning Adult Bible Study 10-11 am, "Book of Romans"; Pointe of Hope Coffee House; led by George Zimmerschied

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study; 6:30-7:30 am, “The Red Sea Rules” by Robert J Morgan, Conference Room; Led by various men

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study "Becoming a Woman of Prayer" by Cynthia Heald; 9-10:30 am, Pointe of Hope Library; led by various ladies

Wednesday Night Sr High Youth 6:30-8 pm;  Room 1200 (Youth Room)

DISCOVERY CLASS – What We Believe as Lutherans

Have you ever wondered if there's more to life than what we see? Are you searching for a connection that transcends every day, a love that surpasses all understanding? If so, then our Discovery Class is for you.

In this warm and welcoming space, we'll embark on a captivating journey together, exploring the Bible's message of unconditional love, hope, and purpose. Discover how this message can bring peace, meaning,and guidance to your life, no matter where you are on your faith journey.

Whether you're a seasoned believer or just starting your quest, we invite you to join us on this transformative exploration. You'll find a supportive community of fellow seekers, eager to share their stories and learn alongside you.

Don't let your questions hold you back. This class is designed for open hearts and curious minds. We'll delve into the foundations of the Christian faith and the Lutheran confessions in a way that's easy to understand and engaging.

Visit the web or contact Pastor Rod Lindemann atRodL@TimothyLutheran.com to learn more and take the first step towards a life filled with purpose and joy.

Preregistration is required. Sign up on-line or Sunday mornings in the church lobby On August 17th or 24th before and after worship.

Date: Starts Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Time: 6-7:30pmLocation: Library Led by: Pastor Rod Lindemann and Ben Ryan Information & Registration: www.TimothyLutheran.com/discovery-class

Mark your calendars — Fall Fun Fest is just around the corner! From September 19–21, Timothy Lutheran will once again come together to celebrate community, service, and fun. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or it’s your first year, we’re excited to partner with you in making this event a meaningful time for everyone involved.

Volunteers Needed — That Means YOU!

Each year, Fall Fun Fest is a wonderful opportunity to share Christ’s love through joyful service — and it takes many hands to make it happen! We’re calling on all Timothy families to be part of the team. Whether you're:

• Flipping those famous Timmy Burgers

• Taking orders with a smile

• Prepping onions in the kitchen

  
  

...there’s a spot just for you. Every role makes a difference!

Stop by the volunteer table before or after worship services to get your name on the list. Let us know where you’d like to serve — or we’ll help you find the perfect spot. Sign up online. The button below will be active August 9th.

New This Year: Ministry Shirts!

We’re excited to introduce brand new Timothy Lutheran Ministries shirts! When you sign up, you’ll have the chance to make a $5 donation and receive your shirt to wear during the festival. It’s a great way to show our unity while serving the community!

The Missouri District invites congregations across the state to take part in Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers by gathering a special offering in support of future church workers. All funds collected will go toward the Missouri District Church Worker Student Aid Endowment,helping to ease the financial burden for those preparing for ministry.

In addition to your gifts, we ask that you lift up current and future church workers in prayer—giving thanks to God for the many ways He equips and calls leaders to serve His people.

To contribute, please send donations to:
Missouri District – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
660 Mason Ridge Center Dr., Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63141-8557 or donate online. Click button below.

Thank you for investing in the future of the Church!

Thank you, Mary Martha Circle and Timothy congregation, for putting your heart out there when gathering school supplies for Blue Springs kids this year!  Boxes and boxes of items were delivered to the Community Services League for distribution to those who have signed up hoping to have needed items when school begins.  And yes, there is a waiting list for more kids yet who would like to get some supplies when the school year begins.  Your caring hearts are big, and your concern is enormous as you share with others.  

LWML Kick Off Society Meeting

All women of Timothy are invited to the LWML Kick Off Society Meeting on Saturday, August 23, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at church. We’re excited to welcome Debbie Dalton from Resource Health as our guest speaker. Debbie will share insights from her ministry and inspire us as we begin a new season of service and fellowship.

As par of our Gifts from the Heart outreach, we’re collecting monetary donations and $10 QT gift cards to support Resource Health’s mission. Your generosity will help make a difference in our community.

The Mary Martha Circle will host the event and provide a delicious light lunch following the meeting. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect, meet new friends, and be encouraged in your faith. Let’s come together to celebrate the start of a new LWML year with purpose, prayer, and fellowship!

Mandatory Confirmation Dinner/Orientation

A New year of confirmation is on the horizon! We have our mandatory confirmation orientation night on August 27th from 6-7 pm. We want to make it easier for you so we will be having a simple BBQ dinner while we fill you in on the year ahead. At orientation we will get you a catechism, your journal, the code to get into our Google Classroom, and the schedule for the year. Confirmation is a 3-year program for 6th-8th graders (5th graders are considered but you need to talk to Pastor Ryan about it before signing up) Please RSVP so we have enough books, food, and journals. The deadline is Friday, August 22nd. See you then!

Volunteer Opportunity at Timothy Lutheran School

Timothy Lutheran School is excited to bring back a volunteer opportunity to you! We will be kicking off a new year of our Book Buddies Literacy Program, which is a program that will connect you as a literacy partner to our students during the 2025-2026 school year. If you love to help children succeed and have an hour to share each week,this is the volunteer opportunity for you!  This program is well-received by students and teachers in our school.

Literacy training sessions will be provided, so a background in education is not required. You will receive all the materials and instructions on what to read, as well as literacy exercises and games to play.

Please reach out to Mary Beth Self at marybeths@timothylutheran.com or call the school at 816.228.5300 ext. 8017 if you are interested in more information about this great opportunity!  

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing volunteers who came out Saturday to help spread mulch on both of our playgrounds!

We were blessed with 45 dedicated parents and students who showed up with wheelbarrows, rakes, and shovels in hand—ready to work! Together, they spread an incredible 90 cubic feet of mulch to get our playgrounds in top shape.

Because of your time, energy, and teamwork, the Timothy Lutheran School playgrounds are ready for fun!

August Donations

Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting this vital ministry! During August, all food donations will be delivered to Jesus El Buen Pastor Lutheran Church in Kansas City, a congregation dedicated to serving the spiritual and physical needs of its community.

Donations may be placed in the grocery cart located in the Church lobby, just to the right (east) of the south entry doors.

All non-perishable food items are welcome and greatly appreciated. Your ongoing support helps meet real needs in our community—thank you!

Do You Have A Story To Share?
If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to
Mary Taggart: maryt@timothylutheran.com
Please keep your submission 200 to 250 words.

August 1, 2025

Join Us This Sunday - As We Gather

Current Sermon Series - “This is Us”

Contributions

Stay Connected! Join our Facebook Page Today!

Bible Studies

Men of Faith, Rise and Shine!

Discovery Class - What We Believe as Lutherans

National Youth Gathering RECAP

Call Committee Update

Timothy Lutheran School Mulch Party

Back To School Prayer Night

Ladies Book Club

Picnic for Worship Volunteers

Save the Date! Women of Hope - Fall Fellowship

August Donations

Do You Have a Story to Share?

Join Us This Sunday - As We Gather

📣 Stay Connected!
Join the Timothy Lutheran Facebook page to stay up to date on upcoming events, view photos and videos from recent activities, and see all the wonderful things happening around Timothy. Don’t miss out—follow us today!

Bible Studies

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study: “Book of Concord”, 9:00-10:00 am; Library: led by Clint Foster and Dale Russell

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study "True Spirituality",10:30-11:30 am; led by Wayne Diveley, Lori Diveley, and Gary Storck.

Monday Morning Adult Bible Study 10-11 am, "Book of Romans"; Pointe of Hope Coffee House; led by George Zimmerschied

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study; 6:30-7:30 am, “The Red Sea Rules” by Robert J Morgan, Conference Room; Led by various men

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study "Becoming a Woman of Prayer" by Cynthia Heald; 9-10:30 am, Pointe of Hope Library; led by various ladies

Wednesday Night Sr High Youth 6:30-8 pm;  Room 1200 (Youth Room)

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

Men of Faith, Rise and Shine!

We're thrilled to announce a brand-new Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study kicking off soon! Join us as we dive into "The Red Sea Rules" by Robert J. Morgan – a powerful study on finding God's guidance in challenging times.

When: Every Tuesday Morning, 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Where: Conference Room

Led By: Various men from our community

Start your Tuesdays strong with fellowship, reflection, and biblical truth. All men are welcome, regardless of your familiarity with the Bible! Come as you are, grab a cup of coffee, and let's grow together.

DISCOVERY CLASS – What We Believe as Lutherans

Have you ever wondered if there's more to life than what we see? Are you searching for a connection that transcends every day, a love that surpasses all understanding? If so, then our Discovery Class is for you.

In this warm and welcoming space, we'll embark on a captivating journey together, exploring the Bible's message of unconditional love, hope, and purpose. Discover how this message can bring peace, meaning,and guidance to your life, no matter where you are on your faith journey.

Whether you're a seasoned believer or just starting your quest, we invite you to join us on this transformative exploration. You'll find a supportive community of fellow seekers, eager to share their stories and learn alongside you.

Don't let your questions hold you back. This class is designed for open hearts and curious minds. We'll delve into the foundations of the Christian faith and the Lutheran confessions in a way that's easy to understand and engaging.

Visit the web or contact Pastor Rod Lindemann atRodL@TimothyLutheran.com to learn more and take the first step towards a life filled with purpose and joy.

Preregistration is required. Sign up on-line or Sunday mornings in the church lobby On August 17th or 24th before and after worship.

Date: Starts Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Time: 6-7:30pmLocation: Library Led by: Pastor Rod Lindemann and Ben Ryan Information & Registration: www.TimothyLutheran.com/discovery-class

Sixteen youth and four adults returned home after traveling to New Orleans from July 17-23 to join 20,000+ other youth from around the country and the globe at the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Youth Gathering which occurs every 3 years. Their trip started out with 1.5 days of exploring New Orleans, team building, and devotions covering spiritual warfare. The Gathering then officially started Saturday night. Each night from Saturday through Tuesday, everyone attending, piled into the Superdome and we worshiped, encountered skits which deepened our understanding of the Gather theme “Endure,” heard from powerful speakers like Michael Zeigler (Lutheran Hour Speaker), Bethany Hamilton (Soul Surfer), Flame (Lutheran theologian and rapper - yes you read that correctly), and recapped each day.  Then during the morning Sunday - Tuesday we attended Bible study with 5,000 others as we dove into our theme text from Hebrews 12:1 - 3 with two pastors. The afternoons were spent attending speaker sessions from over 115 different topics and over 50 different speakers.

Our kids attended talks on knowing their worth, the impact of mass media, what it means to be Lutheran, honoring God through dating, following Jesus on a wild ride, and so much more. During the afternoons we also had opportunities to connect with various Lutheran colleges, districts, organizations, donate blood, and even get a little gaga ball in to burn off some energy. Our youth also had the privilege on Monday to do a servant event at a local school in the city of New Orleans. We spread mulch, pulled weeds, cleaned walls, and readied the school for a new year leaving a blessing for the community that welcomed us for this Gathering. behind the scenes we walked no less than 20,000 steps a day, drank countless jugs of water, enjoyed some tastes of New Orleans like jambalaya, fried alligator, and beinets. We will be showing a video at worship on Sunday August 3rd to add some visuals to these words so please join us for worship. For now through we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all who supported us through financial support, prayer, and encouragement. Lives have been transformed through Christ and we are excited for the ways God will continue to grow those seeds.

Call Committee Update

The Call Committee was busy with weekly zoom interviews with Senior Pastor candidates on Tuesday evening in July. Each of these interviews has been insightful and fruitful as we seek to discern God’s Will in finding the man He has already chosen as Timothy’s next Senior Pastor.

Second interviews with a select group of the candidates will be scheduled for August. While it has been a very busy summer at Timothy and for the all Committee’s and candidates’ personal schedules, we remain diligent throughout the process and are pleased with progress so far. A goal is to resent a slate of candidates for congregational review and vote in September.

Please continue to keep the Divine Call process, Timothy’s Call Committee, Timothy church, and the senior pastor candidates and their churches in your prayers. May God’s Will be done.

In Him,

Tary Krahenbuhl

Call Committee Chair

Timothy Lutheran School Mulch Party

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

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

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

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

Back To School Prayer Night

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

Ladies Book Club

All ladies invited to mark their calendars for the fall start-up again of Timothy's Ladies Book Club on Thursday, Sept. 18, at Novel Place (1001 MO-7), 6-8 pm. Meets monthly, September through May, on the third Thursday. Sept. book is “Women” by Kristen Hannah. Contact Barb Kalbfleisch (816.807.7575) with questions. Invite a friend!

Picnic for Worship Volunteers

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

Save the Date!
Women of Hope – Fall Fellowship

Join us for an evening at the beautiful Stonehaus Farms Winery
Wednesday, September 25
5:30 – 7:00 PM

Connect, unwind, and celebrate the season together.
More details coming soon!

August Donations

Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting this vital ministry! During August, all food donations will be delivered to Jesus El Buen Pastor Lutheran Church in Kansas City, a congregation dedicated to serving the spiritual and physical needs of its community.

Donations may be placed in the grocery cart located in the Church lobby, just to the right (east) of the south entry doors.

All non-perishable food items are welcome and greatly appreciated. Your ongoing support helps meet real needs in our community—thank you!

Do You Have A Story To Share?
If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to
Mary Taggart: maryt@timothylutheran.com
Please keep your submission 200 to 250 words.