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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: Jonah’s Prayer”

Jonah’s story is familiar to us. We know all about the wrong-way prophet who tries to hide from God instead of going to Nineveh. But what we may not realize is that, during that three day stay in a fish’s stomach, Jonah spent the time in prayer. He’s hit rock bottom because of his mistakes. His prayer can show us what true repentance looks like.

For His Faithful Love to Us Is Great: A Devotion

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2
What do you spend your time thinking about? Our answer is probably a long list of hope and dreams, fleeting worries and deep concerns. Scripture calls us to set our minds on things above, not on earthly things.
This begs the question: what is above?
Heaven. God’s full presence. His power. His throne room where He hears our prayers. The Father’s house with many rooms, which He is preparing for us right now. A place of healing. A place without tears. A place of wonder and worship. Forever love. Forever belonging.
We don’t even need to answer the second implied question (what are earthly things?). We are keenly aware of our troubles and sorrow, the brokenness that surrounds us. God isn’t calling us to ignore these things or pretend they aren’t real or don’t have an immediate impact on our lives. Rather, He is inviting us to set our minds — fix our thoughts, determine our focus — on Him, despite what’s happening here on earth. Because He is where our hope and joy are.

Middle School “Cereal Bowl”

Cereal Bowl Twelve kids brought their spoons for some CEREAL-ously good times last Friday night.  From 5-9pm we hosted a night of cereal games, breakfast, and some sheer chaos.  It was enveloped by some devotions reflecting on how God meets us in our highs and lows, feeds us, gives us rest, and then sends us back out.  Tony the Tiger even agreed, it was “Greeeeeeeeeeeat!”

PRAYER WALL

As we continue our theme of prayer at Timothy, we have an opportunity over the next two months to allow our students and teachers at Timothy Lutheran School to pray for us!

Check out the Prayer Wall in the lobby at each campus, grab a colorful piece of paper near the Prayer Wall, and write a prayer request that our kids can be in prayer with you. Then roll it up and place on the Prayer Wall. Pastor Ryan will distribute them to classrooms so can pray without ceasing together!

DRUMM FARM CENTER FOR CHILDREN


TIMOTHY LADIES AND FRIENDS: Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 4th, at 9 AM.  LWML invites you to the Fellowship Hall for brunch, program and short meeting.  Adam Wright from DRUMM FARM CENTER FOR CHILDREN in Independence will inform us about the programs that are offered and answer general questions about Drumm Farm.  Monetary gifts for Drumm Farm or gift cards for the youth from Quick Trip, Walmart, or fast food are welcomed.  No reservations required for a pleasant morning with many ladies from Timothy.  You don’t have to belong to LWML to attend.  For more info, call Susan Ready, 816-229-7688.

“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.

“2023 LENT”

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

LWML Ham Dinner 5-7pm in Family Life Center; free-will donations designated for Missions (10%) and Timothy’s Church Worker Professional Development (90%)
March 1 one service (5:30pm) at RD Mize; Lenten Dinner (lasagna) 5-7pm in Family Life Center; hosted by June 2023 Youth Mission Trip; proceeds designated for mission trip expenses
March 8 one service (5:30pm) at RD Mize; Lenten Dinner (pizza) 5-7pm; hosted by School Ministry; proceeds designated for TLS Scholarship Fund
March 15 one service (5:30pm) at RD Mize; Lenten Dinner OPEN
March 22 one service (5:30pm) at RD Mize; Lenten Dinner(Sloppy Joes) 5-7 pm; hosted by Festival Committee; proceeds designated for RD Mize elevator repair.
March 29 one service (5:30pm) at RD Mize; Lenten Dinner OPEN

Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) to reserve one of the open dates for Lenten Dinners.
             Next Generation Moving Forward
Following  the Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting on Dec 4, 2022, the Executive Board continues to prepare to move to one campus. A Special Voters’ meeting is set for Sunday, March 26, at 11:30 am in the Wyatt Auditorium. As announced in the Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting, the agenda includes the following topics:

  • Approval to place RD Mize Campus on the market
  • Approval for Executive Board authority to determine fair market value for Highway 7 frontage property and authority to accept such an offer that equals or exceeds fair market value
  • Approval of financing options for Wyatt HVAC units, if necessary, if funds not received through donations

Congregational input about these topics is vital. Prior to the March 26th meeting, the Executive Board encourages Timothy members to submit specific questions about any of the above topics for Timothy’s leadership (Executive Board, Board of Elected Elders, Pastors) to address prior to the meeting on March 26th. Questions may be submitted at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Church, then Next Generation). Printed copies of the simple form may also be found at the Information Centers at both campuses and placed in the Suggestion Box. These may remain anonymous, if desired. Thank you!
Baby STEPs Ministry
Supporting Timothy’s Expectant Parents

Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart. Jeremiah 1:5

Is your family growing? Or do you know someone whose family is growing? Timothy’s LWML Elizabeth Circle organizes the Baby STEPs ministry which supports and celebrates the new life with which God blesses our Timothy families.
Volunteers offer personal contact through phone calls, cards, and prayers. The homecoming of a new infant is also celebrated with a home visit and meals provided by “Meals for Moms” volunteers. Each Timothy baby receives a new pair of white booties, handmade by a volunteer, as a keepsake from the church, symbolizing being washed clean and made God’s child at baptism.
If you would like to be a Baby STEPs recipient or volunteer, please contact Kaye Gray at 816.585.6530 or kgray1024@gmail.com.
Card Club

Tired of the winter blahs? Love to play 10-Point Pitch?  Make plans to attend the revival of Timothy’s Card Club on Friday, Feb. 10, 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).
BITES for MITES   February 12, Sunday AM, both sites.  Get your Valentine goodies or other baked items from LWML.   All proceeds go to missions.
    

Attendance Jan 22 RD Mize 259, Wyatt Rd 160

Weekly General Contributions: Actual $61,421.77 vs Budgeted $28,868 Thank you!

First Fruits Weekly Contributions:  Actual  $8,395 vs Budgeted $2,075 Thank you!

Contribution Statements were mailed on January 25, 2023. Please contact Financial Coordinator Chris Krenz (816.228.5300 Ext 8013) with questions.

Food Donations during January will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Thanks for your ongoing support!  February donations will be delivered to Jesu el Buen.

Offering Envelopes in bundles of 25 are available in the lobby of each campus through the end of January. If interested in giving online, go to www.timothylutheran.com (Give) to sign up or visit Timothy’s mobile app (Giving, then Special, then Give Now). Thank you for supporting Timothy’s ministries!

Lost & Found There is a “Lost & Found” table at each campus. Please contact the RD Mize front desk personnel or TLS Office personnel if you would like to look for lost items. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity soon. Thank you!

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.

Grief Share Spring Schedule starts Thursday March 2, 2023, 6:30 – 8pm,  RD Mize.

Divorce Share Spring Schedule starts Monday, February, 6th, 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 (1st & 3rd 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 (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray
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
Diane Mayfield at dianelmayfield@comcast.net,
DougF@TimothyLutheran.com or
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.