Making an Impact

CREATIVE TENSION: As we approach our Impact Sunday, we remember what an impact giving can have. Obviously, it has an impact on the church, but more than that, it’s a way for us to make an impact in other people’s lives because what is given can help facilitate transforming lives through Christ. But giving also has an impact on us as well, helping us to rely on God and trust Him to continue making an impact in us.

God Shows Up in Every Moment:  A Devotion

Okay, here’s what I need to know:  “What do I do when it feels like one partner in a relationship isn’t meeting my expectations, but He hasn’t done anything wrong?”   For the record, I am not talking about my husband, but looking at my relationship with Jesus and His partnership with Timothy Church and our current struggles.

Psalm 117:2 says, “For His lovingkindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord is everlasting.”

God’s love for us is neither passive nor shallow. That word, “lovingkindness,” is committed and an eternal love. While Jesus brings perfect love and kindness and mercy to the table, He’s also doing it knowing we’re broken humans who get fussy and frustrated. Jesus isn’t shocked watching us not trust Him. Rather, He shows up, moment after moment, ready to keep moving forward with us to the very end.

There are days we need to walk in faith that God really is close and He really is for our good. But when we reflect on how He has carried us and we see the ways His character is revealed, we can trust He’s here to stay. And we can respond with a life of service and sacrifice.

Cookie Walk

Ministry Fair at Wyatt

Thank you to those who gathered in the RD Mize lobby last week to connect with Timothy ministries, fellowship with each other, and assemble kits of essential items for the homeless. The same opportunity will occur at Wyatt this coming Sunday.  Please take the kit with you to keep in your car so it’s handy when you encounter someone in the community who would appreciate these items.

Veterans’ Day Program

Timothy Lutheran School hosted its annual Veterans Day celebration on Thursday November 11^th.  We had a packed gym of our students along with families and veterans from all 5 branches of the military service in attendance.  We appreciated singing, music, prayers, and moments of reflection. Our youth made cards, posters, and banners which provided the décor for the event.  We are thankful for Timothy Lutheran School which teaches the Gospel so richly but also acknowledges what it means to be a good citizen and honor those who have served our country.

Timothy Ministry One App  

Have you downloaded Timothy’s new app yet? Please contact Sandy Gregory in the church office (816.228.5300 Ext. 8035) with questions.  All modules except Check In (allowing for recording attendance at worship) and Discover (Timothy mission and information) are now available.

This Sunday, worshippers will receive a brochure inside the worship bulletin which explains the benefits of utilizing the Giving module. There is also an informative video on the church website (www.timothylutheran.com).

Proposed Slate of 2022 Lay Leaders

Thank you to Joe Sauter, Sandy Logan, and Mary Low for serving on Timothy’s Nominating Committee this fall. Listed below is the proposed slate of lay leaders for voters’ approval at the annual meeting on Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Wyatt Auditorium after the 10am worship service. Some on the list will start a two-year term on Jan. 1, 2022 while others will finish the second year of a two-year term started on Jan. 21, 2021. Thanks to all who have agreed to serve!

Executive Board:  Dave Domsch, Gary Flandermeyer, Doug Hick, Charlie Johnson, Diane Mayfield, Joe Sauter, Doug Spilker, Louie Wilbers
Commission Leaders:  Bob Logan (Interim GATHER Leader), Mary Reed (GROW Leader), Becky Ryan (GIVE leader), Emily Wilson (GO leader)
Board of Elected Elders:  Charlie Cronkhite, Mel Falk, Tary Krahenbuhl, Rick Little, Kyle Oelkhaus, Ben Ryan, Steve Schild, Gary Williams, Buddy Young
School Board:  Charlie Bock, Lois Domsch, Kate Force, Aimee Gorrow, Tyler Hutton, Dave MacLean, Trent Yager

When in Our Music God Is Glorified

Timothy congregation is invited to an Organ Recital at Peace Lutheran Church, 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd, KCMO 64138 on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3pm. Edward Poston, Music Director & Organist at Peace, will be featured in the recital, with an organ & keyboard duet, soprano soloist, choir music and special instrumentalists as part of the event. Refreshments will be served in their Fellowship Hall after the recital.

2021 First Fruits totals $163,456.92, as of Nov. 7^th. Thank you!

Did You Know . . . Watch for this “column” about Timothy’s history in various formats during the next year, the first of which will appear in this Sunday’s worship bulletin.

Thank you, Timothy, from the students attending the National Youth Gathering. The Price Chopper coupon fundraiser has netted $1,175 so far! If you are still interested in supporting this fundraiser, please contact a student attending the National Youth Gathering and turn in before Dec. 15. The coupons expire on Dec. 31. Thanks for your support!

LUMAA (Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary) ingathering for this month is new or gently used winter necessities (adult coats, long underwear, blankets, socks, caps & gloves). Please place donations in the LUMAA collection bin in lobby of either campus by THIS SUNDAY, Nov. 14. Please contact Lois Domsch (816.809.5846 or lois@domsch.com) with questions about the ingathering or the LUMAA meeting on Nov. 17 at Peace Lutheran in KC. Everyone is welcome!

Impact Sunday Nov. 21, 2021 If you did not receive the recent mailing from Pastor John concerning this initiative, pleased contact the church office. Thank you to those who have already contributed! The congregation is reminded to identify your Impact Giving intention on the offering envelope (if you use a different one than was mailed) or through online contributions through the church website so that accurate totals can be calculated as separate from normal offerings. If you have already contributed to Impact Sunday initiative but did not make this specification, please contact Chris Krenz in Financial Services (816.228.5300 Ext. 8013). Thank you very much!

Food Donations through November will be delivered to Jesu el Buen in KC. While all foods are always welcomed and appreciated, current needs are sugar, oatmeal, cereal, and laundry soap. Thank you!

Holiday Meals for the Needy Brown grocery sacks with attached food lists are now available in the lobby grocery carts. Please return filled sacks any weekend in Nov. (please use two sacks). Thank you for continuing this tradition of sharing with Jesu el Buen Pastor Lutheran Church in KC.

Pairs & Spares will meet THIS TUESDAY, Nov. 16, 11:30am in the Family Life Center, RD Mize. Come enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and fellowship. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com).

Thanksgiving Eve Service Wed., Nov. 24, 5:30pm, at WYATT. Please note the change of location from past years. The Thanksgiving Eve offering will again fund Timothy’s Emergency Assistance ministry. Thank you for your support!

Women of Hope Annual Christmas Prayer Breakfast will be Sat., Dec. 4, 9:30-11am, in the Fellowship Hall at RD Mize. Theme: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus. Cost: $5. Reservations due by Nov. 29 by either calling the church office (816.228.5300) or emailing Nancy Nowiszewski (nancyn@timothylutheran.com). Payment may be left at RD Mize church office or payable at the breakfast. All ladies welcome! Bring friends!

Advent Services Theme:  Come, Lord Jesus, Be Our Guest; Dec. 1 & 8 at 5:30pm at RD Mize; Dec. 15 at Wyatt (TLS Christmas Program.

Christmas Eve Services RD Mize:  5:30, 7:30, & 10pm (with Holy Communion); Wyatt:  5:30pm.
Christmas Day Service (with Holy Communion) 10am, RD Mize.

GriefShare meets Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Contact Nancy Nowiszewski (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or nancyn@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

DivorceCare meets Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Child care available. Contact Nancy Nowiszewski (816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or nancyn@timothylutheran.com) with questions. Surviving the Holidays workshop is THIS MONDAY, Nov. 15, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize.

Staff Christmas Gift donations appreciated through Dec. 5. Pleases drop off in offering  plate, mail to church office, or contribute online at church website. Thank you very much!

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “Cancel Culture”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Dale Russell.

Sunday Evening Middle School Youth Bible Study & Fellowship (1^st & 3^rd Sundays) 4:30-5:30pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize.

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) “The Prayers of Jesus”; 6:30 fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood.

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

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Titus: Good Doctrine & Good Living”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men.

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

Wednesday CrossWalk for preschool through 5^th grade; 6:30-8pm, starts in Fellowship Hall, RD Mize.

Wednesday Confirmation 6^th-8^th grades; 6-8pm; starts in Room 501, RD Mize.

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

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study “The Women of Easter”; 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt.

Saturday Morning Women’s Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) for all moms, 9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray. Contact Kaye if interested in receiving or volunteering in the Baby STEPS ministry (kgray1024@yahoo.com).