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

Worship info on Timothy’s website
(www.timothylutheran.com/worship/ )
Live Stream worship on Facebook – Sundays 10am
(www.facebook.com/timothylutheran)
Recorded Worship Services
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Prayers of the Saints: Paul’s Prayer”

Recall God’s Faithfulness

 I attended a Celebration of Life this weekend. Many of my children’s friends were in attendance. What a blessing to be together even for this challenging moment. It was in the church where these young adults were children. I recalled welcoming them as a Sunday School teacher with a hug, where we sang Jesus loves me, and where God poured the Holy Spirit into each of their lives.  It was good to take time to recall and recount God’s faithfulness.
It is good for all of us to recall what God has done in our lives, especially when we didn’t know what He was doing at the time. There are big moments we each recognize as pivotal moments where God led and we knew if He didn’t show up, His plans wouldn’t work. Jesus has done miracles in our lives.
Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Psalm 36:5
Remember, God is faithful. Take time to recall. He is leading us on the greatest adventure with Him. And we can respond with obedience and loving faithfulness.

“Back to the 80’s”
TLS Annual Scholarship Auction

The Annual Scholarship Auction/Gala for Timothy Lutheran School is Saturday, February 25, 2023! Mark your calendars to attend this year! Tickets are $50 each which includes dinner, all beverages, and entertainment. Virtual bidding tickets are available for $10 each. Scholarship packages are available for those who would like to promote their business. Visit www.timothylutheranschool.com for more information or to purchase tickets.
Check out the Tri-Fold poster in each lobby to choose donations for the silent auction.

Middle School Youth

Let’s GLOW crazy, y’all!  Middle school youth night!

Saturday, February 18th 5-8pm @ RD Mize.  

Glow stick games, dinner, and, of course, some time with Jesus.  RSVP Pastor Ryan ryanh@timothylutheran.com or Clancy  clancyh@timothylutheran.com.

“2023 LENT”

Ash Wednesday Feb. 22; two services with Holy Communion (4pm & 6:30pm) at RD Mize

The Lenten season is approaching quickly. Make plans to take care of your dinner plans on some of the Wednesdays during Lent. You’ll not only enjoy home-cooked meals but also the fellowship with your Timothy family. Come to the Family Life Center between 5 & 7pm each evening (Lenten worship service starts at 5:30pm). Free-will donations are gladly accepted. The ministry groups greatly appreciate your support.

• Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22:  LWML Ham Dinner (proceeds benefit mites (10%) and Church Worker Professional Development (90%). Donations to Church Worker Professional Development will support Timothy’s called staff with expenses for conferences and workshops attended on Timothy’s behalf.
• Wednesday, March 1 (Lasagna):  2023 Summer Youth Mission Trip in which 15 individuals from Timothy will travel to Tulsa, OK, from June 10-16, to work with the Praying Pelicans mission organization in serving alongside a local church in Tulsa that is deeply invested in their community and seeking to address real needs. Our Timothy team will be the hands, feet, and heart on behalf of the church to the community as they work with youth in sports camps, VBS programs, and youth ministries. These opportunities will allow the local churches to continue to connect with new families and share the love of Christ with them. The goal for Timothy’s group is to raise $7,500 to cover working with an onsite Praying Pelicans team member, travel (gas, rental car if needed), meals, lodging (staying at a local church on the floor but pads and showers are provided), and a small emergency fund. Timothy’s youth thanks the congregation for its prayerful and financial support thus far and looks forward to a successful Lenten Dinner fellowship and fundraiser opportunity.
• Wednesday, March 8 (Pizza):  Timothy Lutheran School Scholarship Fund School ministry always appreciates the opportunity to offer scholarships to families needing financial assistance to send their children to TLS. Generous support of this Lenten Dinner opportunity will augment other fundraisers such as the Annual Auction. It is a blessing to support school families with this financial assistance.
• Wednesday, March 22 (Sloppy Joe’s):  Festival Committee In addition to the annual Timmy Burger Booth at the Fall Fun Fest, from which proceeds fund non-budgeted facility needs, Timothy’s Festival Committee is hosting a Lenten Dinner to contribute to the repair of the elevator at RD Mize to bring it back to functionality. Thank you for your support to make this a reality.

Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) to reserve one of the open dates for Lenten Dinners.

Joining Jesus on His Mission

Have you ever seen a life changed? And I don’t mean like in small, little ways. I’m talking about 180 degrees, darkness-to-light kind of changed? That’s exactly what Jesus does every single day. It’s this amazing, incredible, eternal life-changing thing. And guess what? He is inviting and calling YOU to be a part of this eternally life-changing work. And that doesn’t require a theological degree or traveling around the world. He’s calling you (us) into your own community in very simple ways.

Join us on April 29^th from 9am-noon as we begin learning what it looks like to Join Jesus on His Mission and make an eternal difference. More details soon.

Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Next Generation Update

Thank you to those who have submitted questions and comments regarding the three topics on the agenda for the Special Voters’ Assembly Meeting on March 26th. Over the next seven weeks, the Executive Board will provide short responses to a few each week in Timothy Connects. Questions may be submitted online at www.timothylutheran.com (Church tab, then Next Generation tab) or placed in Suggestion Box at Information Center at each campus.

Please plan to attend this special meeting, as a quorum of 40 communicant members ages 18 & over is required to conduct business. The meeting will start a few minutes after the close of the 10am service. Timothy’s current bylaws stipulate that members must be present to vote: “It shall be the privilege and duty of every voting member to attend the Assembly meetings. By failing to attend such meetings, a member waives the right to cast his/her vote during that meeting.” (Article B-1, B2) Until such time that a possible amendment is written & approved to allow and provide for electronic voting, absentee voting of any format is not available. Voting will be by secret ballot with each of the three proposals listed separately on one ballot per voting member. Final tallies will be announced before meeting adjourns.

Questions /comments submitted so far relate to the proposal about placing RD Mize Campus on the market. They fall under the following general categories:  Worship Accommodations, Space for Events/Meetings, Timing, Storage Accommodations, and Perceptions.

Below are a few of the questions/comments with short responses. Additional ones will be addressed in the upcoming weeks.

1. Will updated info about proposal to sell RD Mize, including how we arrived at the decision to do so at this time and what comes next, be shared prior to the March 26 vote?

2. Would you consider a large warehouse building without electricity for storage built by members or Laborers for Christ?  How do you propose to complete more storage space at Wyatt for all things at RD Mize?

Response: Timothy is blessed to accept a member’s offer to store items in his personal storage facility. Leadership is investigating possibility of renting storage space at a local church. Laborers for Christ, a ministry of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, discontinued operations on June 30, 2021. In addition, constructing a large storage building is beyond the capability of 99.9% of Timothy members, and the potential for injury could be significant. It would be difficult for Timothy members to meet the City requirements to self-perform the permitting and constructing details. Inventorying and deciding what items can be donated, sold, or discarded due to non-use for a long time will be necessary. It is also possible that necessary items will need to be stored in members’ homes on an interim basis.

Attendance Feb 5th RD Mize 241, Wyatt Rd 196

Weekly General Contributions: Actual $36,666.16 vs Budgeted $28,868 Thank you!

First Fruits Weekly Contributions:  Actual  $1,730.00 vs Budgeted $2,075 Thank you!

Jan. 1-Feb. 5, 2023
Budgeted General Contributions = $173,279.57
Actual General Contributions = $173,208.00

2023 First Fruits Goal = $110,000.00
Actual First Fruits Giving = $53,905.00

The family of Roger Maisch would like to thank Timothy and everyone for all the cards, prayers and support during Rogers illness.

Wednesday evening education classes will not meet on Ash Wednesday, Feb 22.th.

The LWML Bites for Mites is here again! Stop by the table in lobby at either campus THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 12, to take home some delicious home-baked goods for your Valentine’s Day (or Super Bowl!) celebrations.  All proceeds are designated for missions. Thank you for your support!

CARD CLUB starts TONIGHT. Make plans to attend at 7pm in the RD Mize Fellowship Hall. You can look forward to lots of fun and fellowship. Please bring a snack to share and a drink. For more information, please contact Art MacLean (660-641-1974).

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Timothy needs volunteers to serve on its new Safety and Security Team. Contact Don McGhee (donm@timothylutheran.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Early Communion Class
Timothy once again offers Early Communion Class to 5^th through 8^th grade students who
have not already been instructed about this sacrament. This class serves as a prerequisite
for Confirmation. One parent, guardian, or other adult must attend with the student.
This year, Early Communion Classes will be held on Wednesdays in March (1, 8, 15, 22, & 29) from 6:30-approx. 8pm. Call the church office to enroll. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Food Donations February food donations are for Jesu El Buen-Pastor in downtown Kansas City.   All non-perishable food donations are welcome.

Thrivent Choice Dollars If you own an account with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, it is now time to direct 2022 Choice Dollars to your favorite organization, if you have not already done so. Please consider directing these dollars to support Timothy Church or Timothy Lutheran School. Deadline for designating 2022 Choice Dollars is March 31, 2023.

Save the Date: 2023 Live Well Community Fair, May 6, 10 am – 2 pm. RD Mize Campus. More details coming soon.

GriefShare starts Thursday, March 2, 2023, 6:30 – 8pm,  RD Mize.

DivorceCare Mondays, 6:30 – 8pm,  RD Mize.

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

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

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Book of Acts”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room, RD Mize; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt

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