JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
Please join us this weekend for worship.
Sunday 8 & 9:15 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 on Facebook page (www.facebook.com/timothylutheran)
Recorded Worship Services | FaithRoots (www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

VBS Celebration

CREATIVE TENSION: Yes, God is great, God is good. We know we are supposed to say that and believe that. But the truth is it’s easy to forget why we confess that. This past week we spent the whole week reminding ourselves how grand, majestic, and monumental our God really is. Now today we join with our VBS kids being reminded WHY He is just that!

Metamorphosis: A Devotion


I can still hear my granddaughter’s excited voice: “Grandma, come look!” Hovering over a bush, I spotted what had drawn her attention: a butterfly with paper-thin wings of pale yellow outlined in inky black. It felt sacred that this butterfly was letting us all lean in so close. This seemed like such a small thing. God used that butterfly to remind me of the miracle and metamorphosis that happens in us when we depend on Him through trials.

A science teacher explained to me that the most surprising part of the life cycle of a butterfly is that she starts as a caterpillar who cocoons in a chrysalis. This is where the metamorphosis or change happens. If you opened the chrysalis in this middle stage, you would see a goopy, unidentifiable mess. But patience will reveal the butterfly pressing through the walls of the chrysalis and emerge with fully-formed legs, eyes, and wings.

The apostle Paul illuminated this idea in a letter to the Corinthians: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” 2 Corinthians 5:17. We are completely transformed by the new life we experience in Christ.

Whenever I see a butterfly, I am reminded that surprising beauty emerges from that stage in our lies when we are squeezed tight, when we experience challenges, when we lean into grief and loss. That is when the metamorphosis of our heart happens.

VBS Wrap -Up

It has been a most excellent week at Vacation Bible School! Over 170 kiddos, along with countless volunteers (who made everything possible!), filled the building with energy and excitement in a MONUMENTAL way, celebrating God’s greatness in our lives.

Each day focused on a theme and corresponding Bible verse. Take a look . . .
Monday:God loves us no matter what (Psalm 89: 2)
Tuesday:God is with you everywhere (Joshua 1: 9b)
Wednesday:God is in charge (Psalm 147: 5)
Thursday:God is stronger than anything (Romans 8: 38)
Friday:God is surprising (Psalm 66: 5)

It was a joyful week to rally around God and His Word. Nor only that, but we raised money and collected items to bless two local ministries. Yes, indeed, Timothy! Lives are being transformed in Christ!

Please join us this Sunday, July 24, for our VBS Celebration as part of the 10am Wyatt service. Then please come to the VBS Reunion on Friday, Aug. 12th, from 5-7pm at RD Mize Campus to see what all these kiddos have learned. All are welcome!

Timothy Lutheran School’s NEW Book Buddies
Literacy Program


Literacy Program

Would you like to Join Us? Seeking Volunteers!

Timothy Lutheran School will intentionally focus on enhancing our students’ literacy skills. We seek volunteers who would like to increase our students’ skills and be part of our program during the 2022-2023 school year.

A commitment of at least one hour per week is requested. Our volunteers will be paired with a student for the year. Specific skills will be identified for fucus during the scheduled literacy enhancement time in collaboration with the classroom teacher. Books, as well as supplemental materials and activities, will be provided to assist with achieving targeted goals.

Literacy is a proven indicator of lifelong success. Our literacy program will tap into the knowledge and wisdom of experienced adults not only to build children’s reading skills but also to be caring role models.

Training for the program will be provided in August for individuals who indicate interest in this program, so a background in education is not required. A background check for school volunteers is required.

If you are interested in participating in this opportunity to serve Timothy Lutheran School students, please contact Mary Beth Self at marybeths@timothylutheranschool.com or call 816.228.5300. Thank you!

Resource Health Thanks Timothy

Timothy received the following thank-you note from Resource Health (formerly Rachel House) last week:
“Dear Timothy Lutheran Church,
Thank you for your generous support of Resource Health to share the hope of Christ to men and women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, we’ve made a strategic shift to intercept abortion-minded individuals before they order abortion pills online. We are working to open our first 24/7 Virtual Center. This center will exist to offer answers and resources to empower the abortion-minded men and women to choose life. We could not fulfill this ministry without the generosity of churches like you.
Rejoicing in Christ,
Resource Health staff”

2022 First Fruits contributions total $92,390.59, as of July 17th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $24,500.00, as of July 17th! Thank you!

Food Donations in July will be delivered to Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Thanks for your ongoing support!

Community Services League Back-to-School Supplies may be dropped off in the tubs at either campus through Aug. 7. Thank you very much for your support!

Prayer Chain If you would like to receive prayers through Timothy’s Prayer Chain and are not already in our group or have not been receiving prayers, please contact Prayer Chain Leader Pat Wenger (pat.wenger@yahoo.com) and ask to be included. Thank you!

Retirement Luncheon for Care Minister Nancy Nowiszewski Sun., Aug. 21, noon, Family Life Center, RD Mize Campus. Please RSVP on church website (Events tab) or church app (Events tab) by Aug. 15; meat, drinks & table service provided; please bring potluck side dish and/or dessert to share. Thank you!

Updated Contribution Statements for the first six months of 2022 were emailed on Wednesday, July 20. Please check for accuracy. Contact Financial Services Chris Krenz (chrisk@timothylutheran.com) with questions. Thank you!

Annual Hillcrest Gala & Auction Wed., Aug. 31, 6pm, Arrowhead Stadium North Club. Reserve your spot at the Timothy table NOW for just $75 per ticket, if purchased through Timothy. Auction items with a minimum value of $50 may be dropped off at the RD Mize office by Aug. 4. To reserve your spot or to ask questions, please contact Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com). Thank you!

GriefShare Ministry is looking for additional facilitators to work alongside Pam Lund. Training is provided. Contact Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com) with questions. This ministry uses 13 DVD-led sessions to provide Christian support for people who have lost loved ones.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Lord’s Prayer”; 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 “Faith & Fire Elijah”; 6:30-8pm; Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Book of John”; 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; meets off-site during summer; 6:30-8pm; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book and class location

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 at dianelmayfield@comcast.net,
DougF@TimothyLutheran.com or
Pastor Rod at RodL@TimothyLutheran.com.
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.