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
 Money Matters: Money Matters: Sowing and Harvesting

Earlier this year, farmers and gardeners sowed their seeds into the ground and by now, they’ve been able to harvest their crop. What you sow determines what you harvest. The same is true when it comes to our Christian living. What we sow in God’s name will eventually be harvested. So what can we expect to find when it comes to our money?

Exchanging Envy for Celebration: A Devotion

The miracle of baptism was celebrated on Sunday. I looked at the young couple standing so picture perfect with that small child between them, and I revel in a God who comes down to touch us in such a personal way. Recently, someone had shared their envy for those women who were able to have children. She lived a life of pain and loneliness which crowded out her capacity to celebrate with her friends. She shared how it seemed God was making everyone else’s dreams come true and she was somehow forgotten.

The apostle Paul had a similar experience. In John 21, Jesus gives Peter a glimpse of how he’s going to die. Peter doesn’t know how to handle what Jesus tells him, so he awkwardly looks over at John and asks, “Lord, what about him?” I imagine Jesus keeping His eyes on Peter as He replies, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.”

We all have moments when we look at the world and see people with so much more in life, and we ask Jesus, “What about them? Why are their lives going the way they want? Why are their dreams coming true?” And I think Jesus keeps His tender eyes trained on us and says with kindness, “What is that to you? You must follow Me.”

We must follow Jesus.

Even if it still hurts, we can keep our eyes on Jesus through the pain. We can choose to trust Him instead of envying others. Trust is more powerful and braver than envy. Trust chooses, over and over, to see the good.

If in the midst of our celebration and trust, the envy, pain and loneliness still sneak in, we can bring every ache into the light of Jesus. Because no matter what happens in the lives of the people around us, we are following Him.

Blessed Thanksgiving to All

A blessed Thanksgiving to our Timothy family! We pray God continues to richly bless each family as we seek to transform lives through Christ. Everyone is invited to Timothy’s Thanksgiving Eve Service TONIGHT at 5:30 in the RD Mize sanctuary. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Tonight’s offering will fund Timothy’s Emergency Assistance Fund for the coming year. Thank you for your generous support of this solid Transforming Lives through Christ blessing.

Speaking of blessings, Timothy so generously supports food donations all year long for Community Services League, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, and Jesu el Buen Pastor congregation in KC. Especially during this time of year, donations are abundant with the annual Brown Grocery Sack Ministry to provide staples for holiday meals for the hungry in KC. The Donations Closet is overflowing—what a blessing! There’s still time to bring in your filled sacks but please do so by Nov. 27^th. We already know it will require two trucks to deliver all of the food! Thank you!!

Confirmation Students Serve Others

Transforming Lives through Christ was evident last Wednesday, Nov. 16, when over 50 Confirmation students and their Prayer Pals gathered in the Family Life Center to pack 100 meals for Metro Lutheran Ministries. These lunches will feed area homeless over the next several weeks. After completing the packing project, the youth and their adult prayer pals enjoyed a hot chocolate bar while becoming better acquainted. Lots of good connections were made, and lots of people will appreciate the food packed into these bags! Thank you, youth and adults for your service!

Youth Scavenger Hunt

Timothy’s youth had a rowdy time on our Scavenger Hunt last Saturday, Nov. 19^th. They ran around to visit some of our local members where they acted out skits and sang silly songs, ran through stores to purchase items, took some silly photos, and collected items for charity. It was a great day filled with laughter and holiday cheer by collecting over 40 items to donate to Resource Health for single moms.

Youth Servant Event at Our Redeemer Lutheran

Timothy youth and families made their way to Our Redeemer Lutheran in KC last Sunday, Nov. 20^th, to serve a Thanksgiving meal to 45 members in the community. It was a great opportunity to be generous servants! Pastor Ryan shared a brief devotion about the God who is for us and with us. We continue to have our lives transformed!

Giving Tuesday 

Are you able to Transform Lives through Christ with a gift on Giving Tuesday? This year, Giving Tuesday is Nov. 29, a day when non-profit ministries, like Timothy Lutheran, invite donations to help end the year strong. Thank you for including Timothy in your Giving Tuesday donations this year.

Every dollar will support Timothy’s ministries as part of our everyday mission. If you would like to donate using a credit/debit card or bank account, please use the link below. To donate with a check, please mail your donation to 425 NW RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64014. Checks are payable to Timothy Lutheran Church with Giving Tuesday in the memo line. Donations may also be placed in offering plate or by visiting Timothy’s website (https://timothylutheran.com/give/) or click on the picture above) or church app (click on Give).

Timothy Lutheran can do what we do because of generous people like you. Thank you so much for making a difference and helping us finish the year financially strong! To God Be the Glory!

Church Office will be closed Nov. 24-27. School Office will be closed Nov. 23-27. No education classes on evening of Nov. 23. The next issue of Timothy Connects will distribute on Friday, Dec. 2^nd.

LWML Nut & Candy Sale continues through this Sunday, Nov. 27.  All orders, either printed forms or online, must be placed by 11:59pm Nov. 27 with pickup by Sunday, Dec. 4. Tables in both lobbies will be available for turning in orders and purchasing limited quantities of products for one more Sunday, Nov. 27. Online ordering is available at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Events). Proceeds will be shared among Mites for Missions (10%), Immanuel Lutheran Food Pantry (45%), and Timothy’s 2023 Youth Mission Trip (45%). Thank you for your support!

Women of Hope Candlelight Christmas: A Prayer Evening Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Please RSVP soon! All ladies & friends welcome. Features Christian author, speaker, and life coach Amy Stout. Register online at www.timothylutheran.com (click on Events) or church app (click on Events). Childcare available if requested by Nov. 30. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) or Nancy Nowiszewski (novatn73@gmail.com) with questions.

Pairs & Spares Senior Adult Ministry Tues., Dec. 13, 11:30am, Family Life Center. NOTE week earlier than normal. All seniors invited to enjoy the fun & fellowship. Please bring a dish to share for our monthly potluck. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

“A Song in the Air” Combined Choirs Worship Sun., Dec. 18, 10am Wyatt Service. Congregation is invited to join Timothy’s adult choirs in worship as one opportunity to prepare for the Christmas season.

Advent Services Nov. 30 & Dec. 7 at 5:30pm at RD Mize; Dec. 14 at 6:30pm at Wyatt (TLS 1^st -8^th Christmas Program

TLS Pre-School and Kindergarten Christmas Program Mon., Dec. 12, 6pm, Wyatt Auditorium

Christmas Eve Services RD Mize: 5:30, 7:30, & 9pm (with Holy Communion); 4pm Wyatt

Christmas Day Service RD Mize: 10am (with Holy Communion) NOTE: No other Sunday services at RD Mize or Wyatt on Christmas Day

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Sun., Dec. 4, 11:30am, Wyatt Auditorium. Please plan to attend. Quorum of 40 communicant members required to conduct business. Agenda: Annual Ministry Reports, Overview of 2022 at Timothy, Moving Ministries Forward into 2023, Called Staff Housing Allowance, Election of Lay Leaders, Approval of 2023 Proposed Operating Budget (will be posted on church website by Nov. 30).

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) 6:30pm 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 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

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