Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

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As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Pray As We Go”

As Paul and Barnabas were getting ready to go on their first missionary journey, they were dedicated to the task through prayer. Just as they were sent out to share the Gospel, we, too, are sent out to share the Good News of what God has done for all people through Christ. And so we also dedicate ourselves through prayer, asking God to give us the right words, the right moments, and the right opportunities to share our faith as we go.

Apprehensive and Uncertain: A Devotion

God has blessed me with a full life. I look back over the various stages of toddlers to teens to adult children and find myself with a quiet house. Some people look forward to their empty nest years, some dread them. I enjoyed my children, and it’s nice they’re older and independent after years of being responsible for babies and toddlers.

I realize how God continues to place new challenges in my path. I see a future of quieter days in which I thrive. I feel the Lord’s assurance that our home will not become lonely, but a place where I can flourish. It transformed my thinking. Slow, quiet days no longer feel empty but full of promise.

We often approach new life stages and paths we haven’t walked with apprehension and uncertainty, but we shouldn’t be afraid: God has a plan for us. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Do we resist areas that might be part of our calling because we feel uncomfortable, or we don’t know if we will excel? I do. But this approach implies the strength for the journey begins and ends with us, and that’s not how God works. Where He calls us to go, where He invites us to try, where He leads us to trust, God will provide what we need to thrive.

Prayer Breakfast Wrap-Up

Over 100 folks gathered last Saturday, Oct. 1^st, in Timothy’s Family Life Center at RD Mize for our Pray Without Ceasing breakfast. There was great fellowship filled with laughter, a great meal catered by HyVee, and discussion about what God is up to in this thing called prayer.

We then appreciated time to pray together as Pastor Ryan led us through some different and unique ways to call upon the Lord. Thanks to the GROW and GATHER Commission members for tending to all the details, to Ben Ryan and Thrivent for covering cost of the meal, to TLS students for providing table artwork and scripture verses, and to Kelly Twenter for serving as master of ceremonies. What an amazing morning as we continue to let God teach us to pray!

Prayer Walks

We invite you to join us this coming week (Oct. 9-15) for one or more prayer walks. As part of our Pray Without Ceasing series, we are hosting 5 Prayer Walks around Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit.

What is a prayer walk? It’s not tricky. You walk, and as you walk you pray for what you see or what’s on your heart, or you simply support others as they lift prayers up. If the weather is bad enough, a prayer walk will be rescheduled (except the indoor one).

• Oct. 9^th, 4pm:  Lake Remembrance. Meet Gary & Julie Storck at the parking lot of NE Jefferson by the dam.
• Oct. 11^th, 11:15am:  Timothy’s Sanctuary at RD Mize. This one is available for those who cannot walk but want a chance to gather and pray. Meet Pastor Ryan in the sanctuary.
• Oct. 11^th, 5pm:  Charles David Hartman Memorial Park, Lee’s Summit. Meet Steve Schild at the playground area.
• Oct. 12^th, 5pm:  St. Mary’s Medical Center Walking Trail. Meet Pastor Rod on the medical center side of the walking trail.
• Oct. 13^th, 4pm:  Lake Tapawingo. Meet Buddy Young at Lake Tapawingo Clubhouse, off Dockside Dr. Enter Lake Tapawingo from Woods Chapel Road.

Senior High Mission Trip

8^th-12^th graders!!!  You interested in making a difference?? Do you want opportunities to be transformed by Christ and to be used by Him? Looking to be a leader and develop a servant heart?

Join us Summer 2023 for our mission trip! We are headed to Tulsa, Oklahoma, from June 10^th-16^th, to serve, to learn, and to love. We’ve got 8-10 slots still open, and we’d love for you to join us. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) to get more info and ask any questions. The deadline to sign up is Dec. 3, 2022. Do not delay!!

Children’s Harvest Party

All Timothy kids and their friends are invited to the 2^nd annual Harvest Party on Friday, October 21^st, 6-8pm, at the Wyatt Campus.  The Timothy Lutheran School PTL (Parent-Teacher League) partners with Timothy’s Children’s Ministry to create a fun fall event full of games, prizes, pizza, and fellowship! This event is perfect for the entire family, so mark your calendars and join us in the fun!  Want to help? Check out this sign-up genius to see how you can assist:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4aaaae23a23a2fec70-harvest1

Christmas Giving Trees

Now is the time to start thinking of families who may need some extra assistance at Christmas. If you know of an individual or family from our congregation or school who would be a candidate for our Giving Tree ministry, please submit their name(s), address and phone number in a sealed envelope and place in Sandy Gregory’s mailbox in the RD Mize Communication Center or contact her at 816.228.5300 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com. Deadline to submit names is October 30 for the team to coordinate all necessary steps for a successful 2022 Giving Tree ministry.

A Giving Tree will be displayed at each campus starting Wed., Nov. 23^rd, for members to choose tags and return the suggested gifts on Sunday, Dec. 11 for Timothy’s annual Journey to the Manger. Gifts will be distributed to families suggested by Timothy members, Community Services League, Immanuel Lutheran in KC, and Our Redeemer in KC. Thank you for your generous support in the past. We look forward to this year’s gifts of love.

From Timothy’s History

Ten years ago tomorrow, October 8, 2012, this team of Timothy members rejoiced at the completion of a very big job:  Timothy’s 50^th Anniversary Book! Look at the smiles on their faces! Pictured left to right: Ed Conrad, Joy Mueller, Charlie Cronkhite, Gayl Calvin, and Pastor Fran Lieb. Thank you for your commitment and dedication in preserving Timothy’s history!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $97,120.59, as of Oct. 2^nd. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,500.00, as of Oct. 2^nd. Thank you!

JourneyMen Dinner & Bible Study Thurs., Oct. 13^th, 6:30-8:30pm, Family Life Center, RD Mize.  All men 18 & older invited! Bring friends! Contact Pastor Rod (rodl@timothylutheran.com) or Bob Downs (bdowns88@yahoo.com or 816.739.4472) with any questions. Register online on the Timothy app: www.timothylutheran.com/events/

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8035 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com) with questions and to register.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize. Contact Sandy Gregory (816.228.5300 Ext. 8035 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com) with questions and to register.

Pairs & Spares Senior Adult Ministry will meet Tuesday, Oct. 18, 11:30am, Family Life Center. Bring a covered dish to share for the potluck, bring a friend, and enjoy the fellowship. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions. Planning ahead:  Mark your calendars to attend the Pairs & Spares Thanksgiving Meal on Nov. 15, 11:30am, Family Life Center.

Food Donations for October will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Lee’s Summit. All non-perishable food is appreciated. Timothy’s Hillcrest Team reports that special needs include liquid hand soap, onion soup mix, canned soups, canned beans, paper towels, cleaning sponges, and multi-purpose cleaner. Please drop off in grocery cart at either campus. Thank you!

 Donations for Welcome Inn Residents during the month of October, as organized by the GIVE Commission, may be dropped off in the designated plastic tub in lobby of each campus. Special needs include shampoo, liquid or bar soap, plastic silverware & cups, and toilet paper. Thank you!

Nominating Committee Please contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) by Wed., Oct. 12, if you are willing to serve on a short-term team to fill lay leadership positions for 2023-2024.

TLS Book Fair Oct. 9-14 in Wyatt lobby. Open before and after worship service on Oct. 10, before and after school (Oct. 10-14), and during Donuts with Dad (Oct. 12). Also online shopping available at www.scholastic.com/bf/tls/rams Thanks for supporting TLS!

LWML 2022 MO District KC South Zone Fall Rally Sat., Oct. 22^nd; 9am registration, 9:30 devotion; Peace Lutheran Church, 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO; $5 (covers lunch). RSVP to Susan Ready (816.328.2201 or sready2@comcast.net) by TODAY, OCT. 7^TH.

Women of Hope Christmas by Candlelight: A Prayer Evening, Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. All ladies and their friends welcome! Featuring Christian author, speaker & life coach Amy Stout. No charge but reservations are required (available soon). Childcare available if requested by Nov. 30. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) or Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com) with questions. Carpooling encouraged.

Lutheran College Fair Sat., Nov. 5, 10am-3pm, Sieck Hall on the Concordia Seminary-St. Louis Campus. Meet the reps from the Concordia universities and seminaries, learn top tips from experts about funding & financial aid, and enter to win prizes throughout the day. Chick-fil-A provided. Register online at mo.lcms.org/college fair

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Jesus—The Fulfillment of the Law”; 10-11am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) 6:30 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 (302), 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; contact Becky for current book (ebblatt99@yahoo.com)

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