Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well. Ecclesiastes 11:6

It’s baseball season. I love watching my grandsons play ball, especially when they are up to bat. They position themselves just right and watch to see what the pitcher will send their way. They can’t always wait for the pitch to be perfect; sometimes they must take the risk and swing.

In life, we, too, can’t always wait for conditions to be perfect or free from all risk. The only way to come to terms with reality is by trusting God, regardless. Instead of protecting ourselves, we need to release ourselves. Instead of hoarding, we need to give and invest. Instead of drifting, we need to pursue life. Instead of doubting, we need to courageously trust. Trust in the promise that God is ALWAYS with us while we can take life as it comes.

Vacation Bible School | July 10-14, 2023
Time & Location | 8:45am – 12pm | RD Mize Campus

It’s time to register your Pre-K through 5th graders for the 2023 Stellar VBS. Go to Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com) and click on Children & Youth tab, the VBS “Stellar” 2023.

Middle Schoolers (incoming 6th – 8th graders) are invited to VBS Swim Talks from 5:30 – 7 pm on Tues, July 11th, and Thurs, July 13th. Bring friends! Contact Pastor Ryan for more details.

VBS Adopt-A-Student
Adopt-A-Student helps Timothy provide Vacation Bible School free to all students!

Each year we seek loving people to help financially support Children’s Ministry through our VBS Adopt-A-Student program. Did you know that many churches charge students to attend VBS? Your financial gift goes a long way to help Timothy provide a free Vacation Bible School experience to all kids in our community. In the RD Mize and Wyatt lobbies you will find Adopt-A-Student envelopes for your convenience, or you can go online through the Timothy website or app. Your gift is greatly appreciated.
Give on-line by CLICKING HERE. Choose “other” as an option and type VBS.

VBS DONATIONS BOARD & AMAZON WISHLIST
VBS is right around the corner. Help us collect all the items on the donation boards or click the link below from the Amazon Wishlist. Visit the donation board in the church lobbies or CLICK HERE to go on-line to the Amazon Wishlist.

Thank you, Timothy, for once again supporting ministries outside our walls! The recent LWML Elizabeth Circle diaper drive between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day will make many babies happier! Kaye Gray reports that 1,356 diapers of various sizes, 2,006 baby wipes, and a $20 online donation are much appreciated. The mission of Happy Bottoms is to collaborate with the community to empower, connect, and impact low-income families by alleviating diaper need in the Kansas City area. According to the National Diaper Bank Network Check 2023, nearly 1 in 2 families with young children do not have enough diapers to keep their child clean, dry, and healthy. Happy Bottoms wants to change that, and since 2009 they have been covering the number of diapers a family is short each month, known as the diaper gap, in the KC Metro. Timothy’s donations will help their effort significantly! Thank you!

The Blue Springs Community Services League is once again helping families in our community.
Collecting school supplies is a great way to serve students in need in our community, as many families depend on us to help them prepare their students return to school. Your support will help ensure students have a successful start this year. The following supplies will be collected through July 23 by dropping off in bins at both campuses:.

Calculator TI 30x IIS Solar                             Glue Sticks
Large Backpack                                             Kleenex
Blue or Black Pens                                        Notebook Paper—Wide Lined
Classic Markers                                             Pencil Bag with Zipper
Colored Pencils                                              Pencils
Composition Notebooks                                 Post-it Notes
Crayola Crayons – Box of 24                          Red Pens
Dry Erase Markers                                         Sharpies
Earbuds                                                         Spiral Notebooks – Single Subject, Wide Line
Folders with Prongs                                       2 ½ -3 inch Zipper Notebook Binders

Crossways is coming back! Pastor John will once again lead this two-year journey through the entire Bible on Tuesday nights, starting on Sept. 12^th, from 6:30-8pm at the RD Mize Campus. The class already boasts several enrollees, so please join this group by registering by August 15 on Timothy’s app or website to assist staff in planning. Invite your friends! More information can be found on the church website (https://timothylutheran.com). If you have questions, please contact Pastor John (816.228.5300 Ext. 8041).

It’s time to Join Jesus on His Mission over the upcoming holiday weekend! This year, the revitalized Blue Springs Ministerial Alliance is coordinating events for kids in conjunction with the Red, White, and Blue Springs event TOMORROW, July 1st, at Blue Springs South High School. We will share His Mission by hosting a simple, fun fishing game in the “kid zone” that allows kids to win small prizes. Consider signing up for one of two shifts (5:30 – 7:15 pm or 7:15 – 9pm) AND THEN stay for the always-amazing, free fireworks show! To sign up, go to the Events page on Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com) or contact Pastor Ryan (816.228.5300 Ext 8046). Stop by Timothy’s fishing booth to say “hi”!

It’s time to mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2023 Hillcrest House Party Gala & Auction on Saturday, August 26^th, from 6-10pm at the Overland Park Convention Center . It promises to be bigger and better than ever! A great line-up of entertainment and speakers (KC Wolf Dan Meers among them). Next to the opening of its newest transitional housing facility in Eastern Jackson County (Independence Hall), Hillcrest promises this event will be worth celebrating. More details can be accessed at https://hillcrestkc.org/special-events/gala/

Reserve your spot at our Timothy table NOW for just $75 per ticket if purchased through Timothy. To reserve your spot or to ask questions, please contact Sandy Gregory, Care Coordinator, (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042).