“Fruit of the Spirit: PATIENCE“

We live in a world that seems designed to rob us of our patience. We have become used to instant gratification, give-it-to-me-NOW sorts of attitudes. And we can get that way when we are waiting for God to act. We may ironically demand patience from God right now and not want to wait. But God teaches us patience by showing patience with us. Our patience can flow out of the gracious patience that He has with us.

In Transition:  A Devotion

My daughter recently sold their home. They are in transition with the change in homes, their son moving to a new school and life in general. I’m kind of weird in that I actually like change when God is leading. I think it’s exciting! Even when it’s God’s idea and I’m excited about what He’s doing, transitions are not easy.

Think about good but hard transitions in God’s word. There are many, but one is when Jesus’ followers were waiting for the arrival of the Holy Spirit.

And I [Jesus] will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. John 14: 16-17

God had worked a miracle—the biggest of them all: Jesus took the sins of the world away and conquered death. His followers had seen all the events and watched in astonishment as God lifted Jesus back to heaven, and now His followers had to wait on what Jesus had promised. They were in transition. So they waited and prayed.

It takes time for each of us to catch up with God’s plans, so we need to give ourselves space and time. The waiting in our lives is necessary so we can rely on God’s power and not our own. Know that we each have the power of the Holy Spirit in us no matter the circumstances.

Congrats, 2022 Graduates!

God’s blessings to all of Timothy’s 2022 high school and college graduates! In worship this Sunday, you’ll enjoy a slide presentation of 4 grads who submitted information to share with the congregation. Click here to access the slides as well.
https://youtu.be/CvHMYuZ07Y4

Live Well Community Fair
Sat., June 4, 10am-2pm, Wyatt Campus

Join us for FREE, fun activities and educational resources offered at this fair. The kids will enjoy checking out a fire engine and ambulance plus meeting the Storm Troopers! Yummy food prepared by Chef Allen Plemmons and free totes to first 150 visitors. We will also collect food and cleaning supplies for Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Go to Timothy’s event page for a complete list of participating organizations (timothylutheran.com). Contact Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Girls on the Run

Timothy’s Girls on the Run ministry concluded its spring session last Saturday with a 5K Run/Walk at Swope Park. Congratulations to the girls for successfully completing the spring program. Pictured are: (Front row, L-R):  Vivienne Breece, Lindy Crawford, Avery Gregory; (Back row, L-R): Natalie Crawford, Hannah Hinkle, Marisa Gregory, Alexis McIntosh, Angel Boyd, Spirit Boyd. Six of these girls are not members of Timothy. Thanks to Sandy Gregory and Sarah Hinkle who served as coaches!
Girls in grades 3 through 8 are invited to consider joining Timothy’s group in the fall!  The program includes much more than just physical training. Girls also participant in character-building lessons and learn ways to grow into responsible young women in today’s challenging world. Watch for details in late summer about registration. Contact Sandy Gregory at sandyg@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 with questions.

Prayer Room

Do you know that Timothy has a dedicated Prayer Room in the lobby at the RD Mize Campus?  In this small, cozy room, you’ll find seating and a small altar in an inviting environment for prayer and reflection. Feel free to check it out soon!

Next Generation Update

Much has occurred since the Feb. 6^th Special Voters’ Meeting when Timothy’s Voters’ Assembly approved the lease of two double-wide modular units (trailers) for additional, temporary TLS classroom space.  All funding for leasing/ placing the trailers & necessary infrastructure is provided by a very generous Timothy donor. All praise and glory to God as this process addresses increased TLS enrollment.

One of the trailers (28’wide X 72’long, with two classrooms and two restrooms) will be installed directly north of the Wyatt Auditorium in July, with the second installed in July 2023. In addition to the trailer itself, infrastructure construction was involved to provide for electrical power, internet, water and sewer to each trailer.

Four contracts were planned, bid, and awarded: (1) civil engineering services; (2) lease for first trailer; (3) grading and underground piping; and (4) electrical construction to install necessary infrastructure.  Drawings & designs were prepared by each contract which are substantially completed and used to support a construction permit application to the City of Blue Springs on May 19^th. Currently, all contractors are procuring materials & equipment; construction is expected to begin next week for scheduled mid-August completion, in time for the 2022-2023 school year.

As the Trailer Team Leader, Gary Flandermeyer has relentlessly and meticulously monitored all steps of this process to ensure quality performance and deadline adherence as top priorities. It has not been easy, considering today’s supply shortages and other construction challenges. We praise God for Gary’s dedication and commitment to this project. Please continue to keep this entire process in your prayers.

Help for Ukraine Students

Have you felt like you want to help the people of Ukraine but don’t know how?

Here is an opportunity to help support Ukrainians students and Lutheran education at the same time. St. Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, MO, has an application from a Ukrainian student as well as several new and returning Slovakian students. St. Paul’s is bolding asking for our help to provide tuition assistance for these students.

Please send your monetary gift to St. Paul Lutheran High School, 205 South Main St. P.O. Box 719, Concordia, MO 64020-0719. Thank you for prayerfully considering this opportunity!

Friends Café

Timothy’s Women of Hope ministry invites all ladies and their friends to the next Friends Café on Sat., June 18, 9:30-11am, in the Community Room at Colonial Gardens, 27610 E Wyatt Rd., just east of our Wyatt Campus.

It will be a time to relax, meet new friends, and enjoy complimentary coffee & treats! Plus, you will hear one woman share how God has worked in her life as a missionary. No cost but please register with church office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042). Be sure to bring friends with you!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $83,110.59, as of May 22. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $23,600.00, as of May 22. Thank you!
Total NYG fundraising contributions total $19,479.97, as of May 22.  Thank you!

Church & School Offices will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day.

Food Donations during May will be delivered to Jesu el Buen in KC. Donations in June will be delivered to BS Community Services League. Thanks for your ongoing support!

17^th Annual Adam’s Army Blood Drive Sun., June 5, 9am-3pm, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and enter code CB3C. Questions concerning medical eligibility should be directed to 800.668.0900. Thank you for honoring Adam Reed’s legacy to save lives through blood donations.

Retirement Reception The congregation is invited to wish Laura Vogt a blessed retirement at a reception in her honor on Sun., June 5, immediately following the 10am worship service in the 4 G’s area at Wyatt. Thank you, Laura, for your many years of serving young children!

All Youth are invited to “bounce, bump, slide & swing” at Bump City at GAGE (Great American Gymnastics Express), Sat., June 4, 7-9pm, cost $5. Free snacks & drinks available. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Middle School Youth are invited to enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boating at Lake Jacomo on Wed., June 15, 8am-12:30pm; cost $20; lunch will be served; RSVP by June 5 so enough boats can be reserved (weather permitting). Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Senior High Youth will gather for a Summer Chill Night at Carrie Hochgrebe’s home, Sun., June 12, 6:30-8pm; for snacking, throwing darts, playing corn hole, devo, and just summer relaxing. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Lutherans for Life Diaper Drive through Father’s Day; sizes 5 & 6 diapers plus baby wipes & feminine hygiene products; drop off in bin at either campus; will be delivered to BS Impact Ministries. Contact Kaye Gray (kgray1024@yahoo.com) with questions. Thank you!

Pairs & Spares Summer Picnic Save the date! Tues., June 21.  More details soon!

Vacation Bible School July 18-22, 9am-noon, RD Mize Campus. Theme: “MONUMENTAL: Celebrating God’s Greatness” Check out display at either campus to select a paper “cactus” to provide supplies or scan the QR code to donate to keep Timothy’s VBS free for all who enroll. Visit the Children’s Ministry page on Timothy’s website (timothylutheran.com) to enroll. Bring your friends!

DivorceCare meets on Mondays and will start next session on Sept. 12.

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

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Psalms”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) various topics; 6:30 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 Revelations”; 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 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky Blatt (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book

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