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:
“Family Tree”

Quiet Time

I’m sitting on my couch and reach for my Bible, running my hand down the pages, and close my eyes. Before I can even say hello to God, I find my mind wandering: What time is my appointment this afternoon?
Did I return that message? Maybe I should try that devotional I bought a few months ago.

“Immediately the Spirit drove him into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels were serving him.” Mark 1:12-13

Thinking of Jesus, alone in the wilderness, being tempted by Satan and surrounded by wild animals. Now those are distractions and the ultimate temptation.

When we struggle to quiet our lives and our hearts enough to focus on God, Jesus knows exactly how we feel. And despite the desperate situation in which Jesus found Himself, He resisted temptation. The angels served Him, He leaned on His knowledge of Scripture and faith in God, and He resisted.

So, what does that mean for us? It means that not only is Jesus our goal when we set aside time for Him, He is our solution for fighting through all the distractions and temptations that work so hard to keep us away. It means that no matter how empty our personal wilderness may feel, we are not actually alone in our search for God. Just as the angels were with Him, Jesus is with us.

Prayer connects us with the Creator of the universe; yet if we’re honest, we don’t always know how to do it well or always make time for it. You are invited join us to go deeper in your relationship with our Lord through an Immersive Prayer Journey on Friday, March 10th (4-8pm) or Saturday, March 11th (9-4pm) at RD Mize.

Through a path of nine self guided stations of the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, you will engage in prayer and reflection, Scripture readings, and simple activities, all intended to deepen your connection with our Savior, so make plans to come experience the prayer Jesus Himself taught us to pray.

The prayer journey will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete, but the pace is up to you. Couples and families with small children are welcome to take the journey together, if desired. Sign-ups are necessary for people to move smoothly through the journey. We are excited about the impact this will have on our lives.

Please go to the church website (Events) or church app (Events) to sign up for one slot per family. If there are more than three in the group, please sign up for an additional slot. Thank you! And please keep this experience in your prayers!

Lenten & Holy Week Schedule

Wednesday Lenten Services: 
March  8, 15, 22, 29     5:30pm   RD Mize
(Lenten Dinners on March  8, 22 , & 29   5-7pm   Family Life Center)
March 8:   TLS Pizza Dinner
March 22: Festival Committee Sloppy Joe’s Dinner
March 29: (just added this week): TLS 7th/8th Spring Class Trip (spaghetti & meat sauce–with gluten free option–, salad, garlic bread, dessert, & lemonade)
Maundy Thursday Service:  April 6 at 6pm, RD Mize  (with Holy Communion)
Good Friday Service:  April 7 at 6pm, Wyatt (with Holy Communion)
Easter Sunday Services:  April 9; 9am at RD Mize;  10am at Wyatt  (normal schedule)

Mark your calendars to attend the next potluck dinner at Timothy on Sunday, March 19th, starting at 4 pm at Wyatt. All are welcome! Bring a dish to share (see chart below) and come enjoy the fellowship, food, fun, and games as well as a chance to make new friends.
Last name starts with A-I; bring a main dish
Last name starts with J-R; bring a side dish
Last name starts with S-Z; bring a dessert
Drinks, coffee, tea, water, & table service will be provided

Have you heard about some Timothy senior high youth and their families heading to Tulsa in June for a mission trip? Are you interested in supporting them through prayer and funding as they experience what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus in and throughout the community?  In addition to checking out a more in-depth summary of this experience in last week’s Timothy Connects (which you can find on Timothy’s website also), check out the “Adopt a Missionary” display at either campus. You can choose an envelope of various donation denominations to help reach their $7,500 goal for the week’s expenses (June 10-16).  You can also contribute on Timothy’s website (Give tab, then Fund, then Youth Mission Trip—Praying Pelicans). Thanks for your support!

Additional Opportunity to Support Youth Mission Trip

Hungry for BBQ Ribs? Check out the info and link below for the upcoming Rib Sale. Contact Kristen Anderson (262.902.3964) with additional questions. link: https://www.westbottomsbbq.com/tlc
Deadline to order is March 19 at 11:59 pm. Thanks for your support!

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 29th from 9am-noon as we begin learning what it looks like to Join Jesus on His Mission and make an eternal difference. Stay tuned for more details soon. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

We praise God that Timothy’s former resident, Dominia, has transitioned into the Hillcrest graduate program. She is so excited to have a car now and no longer depends upon Uber to get to work! We pray she continues to benefit from the Hillcrest program!

Timothy’s new resident, Rose, is so appreciative for the opportunity to save money and practice using a strict budget. She currently works from home but is aggressively searching for a new job for better pay. She does not have a car right now, so working from home is a good fit until she finds a different job. She asks for our prayers about her job search.

Thank you, Timothy, for your steadfast support of this ministry. It is an excellent example of transforming lives through Christ!

Please plan to attend the Special Voters’ Assembly Meeting on Sunday, March 26^th, immediately following the 10am service in the Wyatt Auditorium. Agenda items include: 1) Approval to place RD Mize Campus on the market; 2) 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; and 3) Approval of financing options for Wyatt HVAC units, if necessary, if funds are not received through donations.

A quorum of 40 members is required to conduct business. Voting will occur by written ballot with all three questions on one ballot for each voting member. According to Timothy’s bylaws, voters must be present at the meeting to vote.

Recent questions/comments:
1. Will all proceeds from sale of Highway 7 frontage property at Wyatt be used to pay down LCEF loan balance? Does LCEF require any sale proceeds be used to repay loan? How will the 6+ acre sale proceeds be used? Have we considered keep the Highway 7 property for a future church location?
Response: Leadership has asked LCEF these questions. They are researching and preparing for a meeting with Timothy’s leadership asap. Part of the consideration will be based on Timothy’s plans for the proceeds, two strong possibilities including replacement of HVAC units and storage facility at Wyatt. Keeping the frontage acreage for future church location may create logistical issues as a separate building but a consideration.

2. How is the Executive Board going to determine the fair market value (FMV) of Highway 7 frontage (6+ acres)? Why does the Executive Board need pre-authorization to accept an offer equal to or exceeding its established FMV?
Response:  A March 2020 market summary of both facilities and consultation with professional realtors will determine FMV. Large organizations like Timothy typically authorize a leadership group to research and make informed decisions.

3. What are the LCEF debt balances and debt payments by location?
Response:  Timothy’s three loans with LCEF were refinanced in 2014. The current mortgage amount is approximately 15% for RD Mize and 85% for Wyatt.

4. I completely agree with all of the items on the agenda for the Special Voters’ Meeting. I also greatly appreciate everyone’s efforts with Next Generation. I know we cannot continue to limp along financially trying to maintain two separate facilities. In addition, I was thinking a few years ago when we conducted the congregational survey, it resulted in the same conclusion. I pray that when the RD Mize facility is sold, everyone will continue to attend Timothy at the Wyatt Campus.

Worship Attendance Feb. 26:  RD Mize 188, Wyatt  193
Ash Wednesday 4 pm 163  6:30 pm 168; March 1 Lenten 126

Weekly General Contributions:  Actual $22,113.04 vs. Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions:  Actual  $1,120.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075

PLEASE NOTE: This Sunday’s (March 4) 10 am service WILL BE live-streamed, contrary to previous information shared with the congregation.

Food Donations for March will be delivered to BS Community Services League. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Early Communion Class  Wednesday evenings through March 29th. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize

Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is March 10. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.

Pairs & Spares Seniors Ministry meets again on Tues., Mar. 21, 11:30am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

Church & School Children’s Skate Party Sun., Mar. 26, 4:30-6:30pm, Rink Ratz, Blue Springs; $5.00 per skater, includes snacks.

Thrivent Choice Dollars If you own a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans account, March 31^st is the deadline to designate these dollars. Please consider choosing Timothy Church or School. Thank you!

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

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 Luke”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); 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; contact Becky for current book

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