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
“Take 10: Word”

It’s so important for us to stay connected to God’s Word. The Word has power behind it, bringing about change and transformation in the ways that God wants. We pray that God would make us receptive to what His Word can teach us and do for us so that we may produce good fruit in keeping with our faith.

Devotion: “How Much Longer?”

“How much longer?” the small voice asks from the car seat. I smile at my granddaughter, but after the third time, I realize: This is the very thing I’ve been asking God. Day after day. Prayer after prayer after prayer. I wait and pray. Wait and wonder, “How much longer, God, until You heal what’s broken?”

It isn’t that we don’t trust God’s goodness and sovereignty. We’re strapped in, seat belts buckled, certain that God will bring us all the way Home, but waiting is hard. Waiting is woven throughout Scripture.

Noah didn’t build the ark overnight. Sarah and Abraham longed for a child. The Israelites wandered in circles for forty years.

What we want is a miracle — and instead, we receive just enough strength to carry through the day. One day “how much longer” will be no longer. But for today, we pray “on earth as it is in heaven.” We remember that God will not be rushed, but neither will He be late. We wait and we trust: God really is going to carry us through.

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4

Timmy Burgers Thanks Everyone!


THANK YOU, TIMOTHY!! The Festival Committee is most appreciative of the outpouring of support for its major outreach and fundraiser event at the Fall Fun Fest last weekend. They report that everything about this year’s effort was the most successful in a long time, everything from prayerful support to willing volunteers to efficient organization.  It was just a lot of fun to fellowship with each other and the community. Timothy thanks the Festival Committee for its phenomenal “down-to-a-science” planning and implementation. To God Be the Glory!

Report from Real Estate Task Force

The congregation is invited to read a report from the Real Estate Task Force, explaining its work over the past six months. Timothy’s leadership thanks the task force for its expertise, dedication, commitment, and professionalism throughout this process.  To God Be the Glory!
Click here to read the report.

Women’s Ministry

Attention Ladies!
You are invited to a Women of Hope evening event at Stonehaus Winery on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 5:30pm. This event is free and open to all Timothy women and friends! We’ll enjoy finger foods, fellowship, and growing in faith. Drinks may be purchased inside with a goal of enjoying fellowship outdoors under the pergola.

Event:  Women of Hope Fellowship
Date:  Thursday, September 28
Location:  Stonehaus Winery, 24607 NE Colbern Rd., Lee’s Summit
Time:  5:30pm – ??
Questions:  Contact Diane Mayfield (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042)

Free Financial Presentations

Are you interested in learning more about “Estate Planning and Role of Executor”? Make plans to attend a free overview of these topics on Sunday, Oct. 8, after each service. Timothy member and Financial Advisor Christy Yager will share valuable information to consider when researching these important topics.

The presentation at RD Mize will be in the Fellowship Hall, and the presentation at Wyatt will be the Music Room. Childcare will be available. Contact Dave Domsch (816.809.5839) with questions.

Called Staff Appreciation Month

The month of October is traditionally celebrated as Clergy Appreciation Month. For many years, Timothy has included all of its called (rostered) employees in this special recognition. In addition to Pastors John and Ryan, TLS teachers Kim Brunkhorst, Beckie Hatcher, Jill Otte, and Mary Beth Self are rostered with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

We praise and thank God for all of Timothy’s staff! Members are encouraged to keep all Timothy staff in your prayers and extend words of thanksgiving, encouragement, and appreciation as you have opportunity. There are some simple “thank-you” note cards at each Information Center if you care to pick one up for a special note to someone.

Timothy’s Tithes Appreciated

Timothy continues to support organizations through its commitment to send 10% tithes on a regular basis. Below are excerpts from two thank-you letters received this week.

From St. Paul High School, Concordia  —  “Thank you for your gift of $868.09. Your partnership helps fuel our mission of raising Christian leaders to declare Christ. We cherish our relationship with you and pray that we will continue to be partners for His mission. We promise to give our very best to the students in our care. We are the last of the LCMS residential high schools, and we know that we have an awesome responsibility to raise up Christian leaders to go out into this broken world.”

From Community Services League  —  “Thank you for your recent gift of $1,157.45 to Community Services League. Your support allows us to maintain neighborhood-based social services that are accessible and helpful to families. This year we assisted more than 20,000 individuals in need. We provided direct aid of more than $36M for rent, utility, and mortgage assistance, saving 7,000+ families from eviction. We helped our 500th community member with a disability achieve an employment milestone. The list goes on and on . . . Thank you for your generous support.”

Worship Attendance September 17:  RD Mize 181 , Wyatt  172

Sept 17
Weekly General Contributions:  Actual $25,152.57 vs Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions:  Actual  $95.00 vs Budgeted $2,075

Volunteer Opportunity  Do you have time to help pack and/or deliver items from RD Mize to storage? Please contact Diane Mayfield (816.228.5300 Ext. 8040). Thank you!

Thrivent Choice Dollars Don’t forget to direct your Choice Dollars to organizations and causes you support. Timothy Lutheran Church and Timothy Lutheran School are approved organizations to receive these donations. Your participation in the Thrivent Choice program helps Thrivent Financial distribute these funds effectively. Thank you!

Joining Jesus Take-10 Tuesdays through Oct. 17, 6:30-7:30pm, RD Mize sanctuary; time to intentionally support each other in Joining Jesus on His Mission in our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and other community opportunities. Contact Pastor Rod with questions.

Daddy Sings Bass, Mama Sings Tenor: You are invited to join us in choir. Sanctuary choir meets Wednesdays, 7-8 pm in the sanctuary. Contemporary Choir meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at Wyatt Auditorium. Contact Miriam Lindemann (816.805.7232) or Sandy Sauter (816.550.54450) with questions.

DivorceCare meets Mondays, 6:30-8 pm at RD Mize, Room 102.

GriefShare Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm, at RD Mize, Fireplace Room.

Donations Requested: Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMAA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tub in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!

Food Donations during the month of September are designated for Community Services League.  Always needed are cereal, pasta, Hamburger Helper, tuna and other canned meat, boxed potatoes, jello, pudding, fruit snacks, and canned fruit. Thank you for thinking of those who are less fortunate. Drop off in grocery cart at either campus.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Gospel of Luke”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell; will resume Oct 1

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

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Book of Philippians”, 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 9-11 am, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “1st and 2nd Samuel”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Jon Kraft

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm; Youth room (506), led by Miriam Lindemann

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.