JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

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 YouTube – Sundays 10am
and
Recorded Worship Services at RD Mize
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend:
Keep Watching

Today we stand alongside Ezekiel and take a look at a downright depressing view.  A valley of dusty, dry, and dormant bones.  It’s the kind of thing we can’t bear to watch or we don’t want to see.  Yet God meets us in the valley and wants us to keep watching.  Why?  Because He isn’t done yet!

God Loves to Help

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5

These might be some of the most relief-giving words in the Bible. “If we don’t know what we’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help.” So often in life we don’t know what we’re doing! We don’t know what we’re doing with our career, with parenting a difficult child, with the church ministries and how to move forward. What Scripture is assuring us is that it’s okay not to know! Because God is here to help.
As you move through your day, if you’re lacking wisdom today, ask God for what you need! He is so kind, generous, and faithful to give it.

Calling All Men!!
Get Up! Get Ready! Get Pumped!
Journey Men 2023 Kickoff Breakfast

All Timothy men and their friends are invited to a free pancake breakfast TOMORROW SATURDAY, March 25th, from 8-9 am at the Wyatt Campus, hosted by Timothy’s JourneyMen ministry.
Why? Because it is important for men to learn how to spiritually lead within their families, at work, and among their friends and acquaintances. Come for faith, food, and fellowship! Contact Bob Downs (bdowns88@yahoo.com) with questions.

Lenten & Holy Week Schedule

Wednesday Lenten Services: 
March  29     5:30pm   RD Mize
Please make all checks payable to Timothy Lutheran Church with name of  fundraiser on the Memo line.

Lenten Dinner
March 29: TLS 7th/8th Spring Class Trip (Spaghetti & Meat Sauce) 5-7 pm
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)

Kids Easter Event

All Timothy kids and their parents are invited to the Kids Easter Event on Saturday, April 1st, 2-4 pm, Wyatt Campus (indoors and outdoors). The kids and their parents will enjoy interactive stations highlighting and explaining Holy Week events, followed by an egg hunt. Mark your calendars & see you there!

Adopt a Timothy Missionary
Check out the display at either campus to support Timothy’s senior high going to Tulsa,, OK, in June for a mission trip. Any amount of support is greatly appreciated. Envelopes can be placed in offering plate given to Pastor Ryan, or submitted on Timothy’s website (click on Give tab, then Fund, then Youth Mission Trip.
Additional Opportunity to Support Youth Mission Trip


Pick up Ribs on Sunday, March 26th. 10 am – 1 pm at the FLC Kitchen at the east entrance of the RD Mize Campus.
Thanks for your support!

Upcoming Discovery Class

The next Discovery Class will start Sunday, April 16, 6:30-8 pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize and continue through Sunday, May 21, led by Pastor John. Childcare is provided in the nursery. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online at https://timothylutheran.com (Click on I’m New). Contact Pastor John (click) with questions.

What this class is:
An overview of the Christian faith.

  • What is unique to the Lutheran teaching of faith
  • Preparation for church membership, if interested

What this class is not:

  • Verse-by-verse study of the Bible
  • An ending of moving forward in your faith journey

If you’re interested in a “refresher course,” this class is for you! If you know someone whom you could invite or urge to attend, please contact them today and then go online to sign up!

Thrivent Action Teams Grant

If you are a Thrivent member, do you know what your Thrivent Action Teams Grant can do? At the recent TLS Action, “shoppers” read with interest the lists of teachers\ ideas for additional classroom resources.
Kay Lieb chose to use her Thrivent Action Teams Grant to donate math learning games for TLS. Who knew math could be so much fun?? Look at all the math games! These will be available to all students and teachers but are specifically available in th TL Resource Room. Check it out! Thank you, Thrivent members, for considering this opportunity!
                           

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 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 with questions.

Next Generation Update

THIS SUNDAY, March 26th, is the Special Voters’ Meeting at Wyatt Auditorium, immediately following the 10 am worship service. The meeting will be recorded and then uploaded on Timothy’s website on Monday, March 27. Voting will occur by written ballot with results shared before adjournment. Motions are as follows:
Meeting Motions

  1. Approval to place RD Mize Campus on the market.
  2. Approval for Executive Board authority to determine the fair market value for the RD Mize Campus and authority to accept such an offer that equals or exceeds fair market value.
  3. 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.
  4. Approval of financing options for Wyatt HVAC units repair or replacement if member contributions do not cover the cost.

1.    Obtaining a Line of Credit from LCEF in the amount of $200,000.

2.    Obtaining a church Improvement Loan in the amount of $45,000.

Recent questions/comments:
1. A huge complex of apartments is being built within two blocks of Timothy’s north site, across from St. Mary’s Medical Center. Hundreds of new residents are within walking distance. Is it possible that God called us to actively minister to this “harvest field”? Why not keep the north site for a few more years to explore this ministry opportunity?
Response: It is very exciting that new housing seems active again, especially in neighborhoods near churches. Timothy was recently approached by a developer building houses just south of Wyatt Road about partnering with new residents in that area as well.

TLS Academic Scholarships

Timothy families with students in grades 1-11 are encouraged to check out Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s webpage to determine if your if your children qualify for one of the academic scholarships below. All applications are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).

Worship Attendance Mar 12:  RD Mize 179, Wyatt 164
March 15 Lenten

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

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

RD Mize Greeters Timothy’s GATHER Commission is organizing a Greeters Ministry for the
RD Mize worship service. It’s easy and fun! Contact Karron Wands (bbklwands@gmail.com) or 816.616.6502 if you’re interested in learning how to get connected as a greeter.

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

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 April 14. 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.

Thrivent Choice Dollars If you own a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans account, March 31st 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 (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 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 (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; 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 (click on either) or
Doug Fleck 

Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.