The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. Psalm 23′:1

As I watch the devastation of the fires in Maui, I see people searching to fill their daily needs. It fills my prayer life, and I praise God for the wealth He has given me.

As Christians, we have everything we need within our reach. Not wealth or social status, not perfect relationships or dream job.  But everything our soul needs is available right here, right now — in Jesus.

Read Psalm 23 and note the words that express our deepest needs today.

Rest; Strength;  Guidance; God’s presence; Protection; Comfort
Blessings; Goodness; Unfailing love; Living with Jesus forever

All of that and more is available to us when we choose to live life with Jesus, our Good Shepherd. God delights in giving His children all that they need. You are His child. Ask Him. He’s listening.

God is moving quickly! The meeting last Friday between Harvest Baptist Church and the party interested in purchasing its property was positive. That party consulted its governing body on Monday and confirmed on Tuesday of this week that the sale is favorable to both organizations. Harvest will contact a real estate attorney to write a contract offer to purchase the RD Mize Campus, the amount of necessary time for which is unknown as of now. The congregation will be updated as further developments occur. Please continue to keep this process in your prayers!

The congregation is invited to stop by the “Free” table in the Rd Mize lobby to “shop” for new items. Thank you!

Yesterday (Aug. 17), Property Board Chair Louie Wilbers and Gary Flandermeyer met with the City of Blue Springs planning and other related city departments to discuss Timothy’s ideas about the storage building at Wyatt. They report this was a good meeting with favorable feedback about the project. Timothy’s next steps include submitting a site admin plan and permit application for their review. Preliminary renderings are included here, with more details available soon. Please keep this part of the Next Generation process in your prayers as well. Your contributions to fund this project are appreciated, payable to Timothy and designated as “Raise the Roof,” whether by check or on Timothy’s website (click on Give, then Fund). Thank you very much!

Timothy is blessed with retired pastors in our midst who will assist in several areas of ministry during Pastor John’s three-month sabbatical from Aug. 14 through Nov. 12. Pastors Lieb and Rod have graciously agreed to assist Pastor Ryan with preaching, worship leading, homebound and hospital visits, and funerals. Timothy’s elders are also available to assist as needed. Please continue to pray for all of Timothy’s servants. Timothy’s leadership thanks the congregation for serving and volunteering as you see a need.
Timothy thanks Jon Kraft who will generously volunteer his time to lead the 10 am Tuesday AM Bible Class in the Fellowship Hall, starting Sept. 5th.Topic will be a Life Light study about the 1st and 2nd Samuel, books of the Bible.

Timothy’s Care Ministry is seeking a caring, compassionate individual who has experienced the death of a family member or close friend to serve as a co-facilitator for our GriefShare ministry. GriefShare is a 13-week ministry meeting twice each year, spring and fall, on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm. This fall’s session begins on Sept. 21. Contact Care Coordinator Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042) with questions.

All Timothy ladies and friends are invited to share Christ’s love by meeting new friends, reacquainting with “old” friends, and just having fun at several events planned during the next few months. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

• A Women’s Book Club meets monthly (except June, July, August & December) on the third Thursday, 6:30pm, at various locations. The upcoming Sept. 21^st gathering will be at Novel Place, 1001 SW Highway 7 (just west of Price Chopper South), in a community room. Contact Barb Kalbfleisch (816.807.7575) for more info and to join the group.
• Gathering at Stonehaus Winery, 24607 NE Colbern Rd, LSMO, is always a favorite! Our next evening there will be Thursday, Sept. 28, starting at 5:30pm, relaxing in one of their outdoor areas. Snacks will be available. Contact Diane Mayfield (816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions.
• Our annual prayer emphasis near the start of Advent will be “A Prayer Evening” as it was last year. On Friday, Dec. 1, at 6pm, we’ll gather in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy soups, sandwiches, and Christmas cookies. Guest speaker will be Jennifer Huecker, who will share thoughts based on the books When God Winks and Holy Moments: A Handbook for the Rest of Your Life.” More details soon.

The new school year is fast approaching! We praise God for all students, teachers, and thyeir families and pray all experience a blessed year.

Teacher Dedication Sunday will be THIS SUNDAY, August 20th, during the RD Mize service for all TLS teachers and all teachers everywhere. Thank you for supporting our students’ teachers!

ON Sunday, August 27th, during both services, students of all ages and grades are invited to participate in Timothy’s annual Backpack Blessing, so bring your backpacks and receive a small gift. In addition, after the Wyatt service, worshipers and their friends are invited outside to share a brief blessing and prayer over the second trailer and tours of both trailers, if desired. TLS students will be available as tour guides.

The Gather commission will provide a photo both in the lobby at each campus for families to take photos as the celebrate the start of a new school year. Bring your phones/cameras!

It’s almost Timmy Burger time! Timothy’s Festival Committee needs volunteers in several areas for maximum success in reaching the community with the love of Jesus through its famous burgers during the Fall Fun Fest in downtown BS from Sept 15-17.The first weekend of signups produced 65 volunteers filling shifts toward the annual goal of 300.
Sign up for 1 or more shifts now! Look for tables in each lobby on Sundays or use the QR Code below. Click Here to sign up also. If you have any problems of need further assistance, contact the church office. Solicit family, friends, and co-workers to work a shift and get a free burger for each shift worked.
Timmy Burger proceeds go a long way to fund non-budgeted tithes and building repairs & upgrades.

Volunteer Opportunity  Blue Springs School District is seeking adult volunteers for its Difference Makers program, one-on-one reading to elementary students needing extra support in reading and building relationships; once weekly for an hour from Oct. 1-May 12. If interested, contact Linda Cox (816.898.3608) with questions or to sign up.

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 during the month of August will be delivered to Jesu El Buen Pastor (The Lutheran Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd) in Kansas City.  Always needed are cereal, canned meat, pasta, sugar, vegetable oil, cake mix, brownie mix, and canned fruit.  Paper products and hygiene products are also appreciated.  All items may be placed in the grocery cart in the lobby at either campus.  Thank you for thinking of those who are less fortunate.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell. Will resume Sept 10th

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

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

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

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “1st and 2nd Samuel”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; resumes Sept 5; led by Jon Kraft.

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm; Meeting offsite in summer. Led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

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

Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study: (2nd and 4th Saturdays) “The book of 1 Peter| Life by God’s Word”; 8am-9am, RD Mize,  Fellowship Hall