“Expectations Meet Reality”

As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, many of the pilgrims there for Passover were expecting a warrior king, an action hero who would take the fight to the Romans and kick them out of their land. But instead, they received a humble king who came to die to save us. We need that reminder that sometimes, our expectations need to meet God’s reality so we can be delightfully surprised by His extravagant grace.

A Life That Stands No Matter the Storms:  A Devotion

The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. Psalm 103:8

The moment the phone rang, and I saw the number, my stomach dropped, and my heart jumped into my throat as I remembered the meeting I had set. I was mortified and full of shame. I answered the call and, in a rush, told her that I’d forgotten and was so, so sorry.

I held my breath as I waited for her response. She wasn’t angry, she understood that sometimes we just mess up, and she offered me another chance by rescheduling. As I hung up the phone, overcome by adrenaline, I sat on my stairs, forgiven and free, with a second chance to move forward.

Obviously, most of us will make bigger mistakes than missing a meeting. But whether we’re facing sins great or small, every single one of us has sinned. We’ve all fallen short of the holy, unblemished glory of God. And only Jesus can pay the price for our crimes.

Only Jesus can—and only Jesus does. He stands in the gap between the reality of our mistakes and the perfection of God, reaching across the canyon we’ve created to pull us back into relationship with our heavenly Father. Forgiven and Free!

Please Join Us for Holy Week and Easter Services

Palm Sunday, April 10: 8am & 9:15am, RD Mize; 10am, Wyatt
Maundy Thursday (with Holy Communion), April 14:  5:30pm, RD Mize
Good Friday, April 15:  5:30pm, Wyatt
Easter Sunday, April 17:  7am (with Holy Communion) & 9:15am, RD Mize
10am, Wyatt

Timothy Welcomes New Members

Welcome, new members!  The following were officially welcomed into the Timothy family at the Wyatt service last Sunday:  Natalie and Sutton Bolles; Jacob Davis; John & Clancy Heisel, Maddie, Lilly, Kenley, Jace, & Charlie; Ken & Deloris Kessinger; Robert Long; Joe & Lesley Matthews; Chris & Sarah Seigel, Harold, Lila, & Mya; Willis & Linda Staller; and Logan & Samantha Wesley, Arthur & Woodrow.

We welcome you and invite you to joyfully join our journey in transforming lives through Christ! There are many opportunities to involve yourselves in Timothy’s ministries. God’s blessings as you discover more about them and how you can participate.

Hillcrest Transitional Housing Update

Timothy has a new resident in its Hillcrest apartment! LaMecca Butler is very excited to be part of the Hillcrest community. Originally from upstate New York, she moved to West Memphis for a short while and then to the KC area a couple years ago. She is a mom but currently does not have custody of her 2 children. She is working hard to reunite with her kids as well as working through domestic issues. She sees Hillcrest as her opportunity to get her life back on track. She even told a family member about Hillcrest, who is also now part of the community.

LaMecca knows that our Timothy family is here for her and that she is in our prayers. Please feel free to reach out to LaMecca with a card or note that can be mailed to the office at Hillcrest Transitional Housing, 501 SW Mission Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063—Attn: LaMecca Butler. Thank you for keeping LaMecca in your prayers.

Timothy Participating in MO District Statewide Servant Event

April 23 & 30, 2022

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”  Matthew 5:16
Let’s SHINE God’s light in our community! Timothy’s leadership is eager to promote and participate in the annual MO District statewide outreach Shine event later this month. Through planning by the GO Commission, Timothy is partnering with Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Lee’s Summit on two Saturdays:

• April 23, 501 SW Mission Rd., LSMO 64063, 10am-2pm  —  Assisting at the housing site (cleaning flower beds, yard work, organizing offices; cleaning supplies & tools supplied; bring your own garden gloves; will be prepared for 10-20 volunteers; come & go, as needed)
• April 30, 936 SE 3^rd St., LSMO 64063, 10am-noon AND  1-3pm  —  Preparing items for thrift store

Families are welcome! Volunteers younger than 15 need 1 adult per child/teen. Wear comfortable clothing & prepare for weather conditions if outdoors. If cannot volunteer, Hillcrest appreciates food, clothing, housewares, & monetary donations. If want to volunteer at a different time, contact Robyn Lee at rlee@hillcrestkc.org.

Gather your family and friends to share God’s love, SHINE God’s light, serve our community! Register at www.timothylutheran.com/shine. Contact GO Commission Leader Emily Wilson (emilymwilson@gmail.com) with questions.

Thrivent Choice Dollars Update

Thank you, Timothy Thrivent members, for choosing our church to receive your Thrivent Choice Dollars designations over the past 15 months.  As noted below, the 2022 designations to date have already surpassed the designations for all of 2021. To God be all glory and praise!

Legacy:  Family, Church and Charity

Do you like to receive an invitation every other month to attend a free dinner and endure pressure to sign up with a financial planner? If that is you, the upcoming Legacy: Family, Church and Charity breakfast seminar is NOT for you.

Timothy’s Executive Board is sponsoring two identical educational seminars about ways to be more efficient in donating money to your favorite charity, save tax dollars, and maximize your donations to charitable organizations. Leadership prays that you keep Timothy Lutheran Ministries in your plans as one of your charitable organizations.

Generic information will be shared by Thrivent Financial local representative Paul Hawkins. The techniques are not unique to Thrivent products but instead can be used by anyone and any financial planning professional. This seminar will be a high-level presentation,  not a pressure sales meeting and no mention of Thrivent products. If you are already connected with a financial planner, that is perfect. Thrivent is providing these seminars as a favor to Timothy and will not pressure attendees to join Thrivent. Members who wish to discuss personal situations further may set up appointments to do so, but that is not the objective for these seminars. Timothy members who are financial advisers and planners are welcome to provide materials for distribution to seminar attendees. Please contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) to take advantage of that opportunity.

The details:

• Where:  Fellowship Hall, RD Mize
• When:  Sat., May 14 or Sat., May 21 at 9-10:15am each day
• RSVP:  Call church office (816.228.5300) or email Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com)
• RSVP is important to plan for hot breakfast, provided by Thrivent

2022 First Fruits contributions total $78,315.59, as of April 3^rd. Thank you!

Raise the Roof contributions total $21,500.00, as of April 3^rd. Thank you!

Adopt-a-NYG Student (Pi fundraiser) contributions total $7,458.47, as of April 3^rd.  Total contributions to youth fundraising equals $16,873.97. Thank you!

Worship Attendance You can now record your worship attendance by scanning the QR code on the Sunday bulletin or text the word “attend” to 816.323.3630. This reminder will be on the Sunday bulletin each week.  You can also use the church app or complete the printed attendance card/slip. Thank you for recording your attendance each week!

Card Club is reviving! All adults are invited to play 10-Point Pitch on the second Friday each month, 6:30pm, in the Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Bring a snack to share. All levels of experience are welcome. Enjoy the fellowship! First gathering is TONIGHT, April 8, so come even though short notice, or see you next month, May 13^th. Contact Pam Church (pam.church60@gmail.com or 816.289.8587) with questions.

Easter Egg-stravaganza TOMORROW, April 9, 2-4pm, Wyatt (outdoors, weather permitting); rain date April 10 after worship service; enjoy FREE family games, crafts & traditional egg hunt starting at 3pm; Rolling in the Dough KC available to purchase sweet treats from 2-3pm. Contact Allison Spencer (816.695.0090) if you can volunteer to help.

LWML MO District South Zone Spring Rally TOMORROW, April 9, Messiah Lutheran in Independence; theme: “LUMA Live”; registration 9am, opening 9:30am; cost $5 which includes lunch; program: Kelsha James, LUMA Community Outreach Coordinator. Gifts from the heart: laundry soap/pods, cleaning supplies, sponges, & baby wipes for LUMA Community Closet. Monetary donations also accepted, payable to LWML MO District KC South Zone. Childcare available upon request. RSVP to Carol Haesemeier (816.478.1659 or hhaesemeier@sbcglobal.net).

Pairs & Spares Tuesday, April 19, 11:30am, Family Life Center; entertainment by Timothy’s own ventriloquist, Bev Vratny. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy the fellowship. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@ gmail.com) with questions.

LWML Spring Society Meeting Ladies, you are invited on Sat., April 23, 9-11am, for brunch and inspirational author, Karen Averitt. A KC-area native and daughter of a Lutheran pastor, Karen has authored I Don’t Want to Have the Prayer. A short meeting will follow (optional for guests). It’s sure to be an enjoyable morning. Bring a friend! Call LWML Society President Susan Ready (816.229.7688) for more details.

Women of Hope Spring Retreat Sat., April 30, 9am-4pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. All women & friends welcome to take a trip around God’s Wonder Full World; $25 per lady which includes a catered lunch and all materials. This travel-themed retreat will be filled with laughter, Bible study, & reflection. Please register by April 25 on Timothy’s website (www.timothylutheran.com) under the Events tab.

Ladies Book Club meets again on Thursday, April 24, 7pm, at home of Barb Kalbfleisch. Not too late to join in! Contact Barb at barbkalbfleisch9@gmail.com with questions.

Food Donations in April will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Current non-perishable needs include ketchup, mustard, mayo or salad dressing, BBQ sauce, salad dressings, crunchy peanut butter, coffee, Hamburger Helper meals, boxed juices, canned fruit, cereal, spaghetti/sauce, soup/crackers & kids’ snacks. Perishable items include (may be brought to church during business hours) butter, margarine, eggs, half-gallon cartons/jugs of milk, sliced cheese & lunch meats. Other needs are toothpaste, paper towels, Kleenex, baggies of all sizes, laundry soap & fabric softener.

Reaching Out to Welcome Inn Residents GIVE Commission appreciates your help with donating essential items for Welcome Inn residents going into the summer months. Special needs include toilet paper, cleaning supplies, paper plates, plastic silverware, canned fruits & vegetables, cereal, & toaster pastries. Bins at both campuses for drop-off until April 24. Thank you!

Job Opportunity Care Minister, 20 hrs/wk; position description on church website (click on Church, then Church Manuals, Reports & Positions); contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions or to apply; deadline to apply May 15, 2022.

Job Opportunities TLS full-time kindergarten, 3^rd grade, & 7^th/8^th grade (emphases in math & history) teaching positons for 2022-2023 school year. Contact Ken Holland (kenh@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8015) with questions and to apply.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Individual/family to assist once a month with RD Mize Donut & Bagel Ministry. Contact Viv Bradshaw (vivbradshaw@timothylutheran.com or 816.229. 0397) with questions.
• Able-bodied individuals to assist with changing seasonal banners in sanctuary. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions.

Financial Information available at Information Centers. 2022 first quarter contribution statements will be emailed week of April 18 to check for accuracy of records.

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

Church Office will be closed Good Friday, April 15. TLS will not be in session April 14 through April 18.

LUMAA 90^th Anniversary Celebration May 18, 9:15am registration, St. Matthew Lutheran, 700 NE Chipman Rd., LSMO. Contact Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt46@gmail.com) or Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com) with questions.

Our Redeemer Lutheran 100-Year-Celebration 711 Benton Ave., KCMO, Sunday, May 15, 9:30am; contact Donna Schmidt (donnajoschmidt46@gmail.com) or Lois Domsch (lois.domsch@gmail.com) with questions.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “An Overview of the Old Testament”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302); led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

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

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Faith & Fire Elijah”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Matthew 17-28: The Sacrifice of the King”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Revelation”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Wednesday Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; led by Carrie Hochgrebe, Becky Blatt, & Ryan Kuecker

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study. 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky Blatt (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book; not meeting on April 14

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