“All Things New!”

We often say that you can’t go home again. It’s a stark reminder that time can’t go backwards. We can’t go back to the way things were. Even if we recycle or repurpose what we have, we can’t make old things new again. But God can. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, all things are made new. And that includes us, too!

Honest Questions Lead Us to Deeper Intimacy: A Devotion

He sits next to me, untwisting the small, green cap of an applesauce snack. After each squeeze, he tells me something small about his day—then he asks me, “Why is Russia attacking Ukraine? And why do people kill each other?” I take a deep breath, noticing how small his hands are and that he has dirt on his jeans. I tell him, “That’s a really good question,” then whisper, “Help!” to God as I realize I have the same questions.

Our natural tendency is to shield our kids from the harsher realities of the world and run from some of these questions that we are afraid of.

Our fear of questions and doubt reveal our limited understanding of love. John, a disciple of Jesus, wrote this, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4: 18

We can welcome the questions of our children and our own. Doing so will require us to dig beyond them and find the fears we hide and offer it all to God. Our fear and doubts can lead us to a deepened faith.

God, we are so often afraid. We cover it up with statements of faith and stubborn platitudes. Reach past it all—show us our real questions. Give us the courage to trust You. Be near to us in our doubts and deliver us from our fears with Your perfect love. Amen.

Please Join Us for Holy Week and Easter Services

Maundy Thursday (with Holy Communion), Tonight, April 14:  5:30pm, RD Mize
(First Communion Class and Their Families to Receive Holy Communion)
Good Friday, Tomorrow, April 15:  5:30pm, Wyatt
Easter Sunday, April 17:  7am (with Holy Communion) & 9:15am, RD Mize;
10am Wyatt
HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, INDEED! ALLELUIA!

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.” Matt. 5: 16

Timothy is eager to participate in the MO District Statewide Outreach Shine event by partnering with Hillcrest Transitional Housing 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 2-4pm (note change in afternoon shift): 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 & friends to share God’s love, SHINE God’s light, serve our community! Register at link below or www.timothylutherann.com/shine. Contact GO Commission Leader Emily Wilson (emilymwilson@gmail.com) with questions.

Timothy Volunteers Serve at One City Café

Do you know about this ministry? On the 5^th Thursdays throughout the year (usually 3-4 times), the One City Café servants from Timothy have served the homeless in Kansas City at the Bishop Sullivan Center on Troost Ave. for several years.

Since COVID, the size of the group reduced from 6-7 each time rather than 18 serving from Timothy pre-COVID. Pictured here are those Timothy volunteers serving on March 31^st. Back row: John Williams, Greg Galvin, Steve Schild; front row: Sandy Galvin, Janel Schild, Donna Williams.

If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Pat Bock (chbock1@gmail.com). Future dates for Timothy’s group to serve are June 30 and Sept. 29, 2002. Thanks to all involved in this ministry!

National Day of Prayer

All are welcome to take time to pray on the May 5 National Day of Prayer. Timothy’s sanctuary will be open, and the Prayer Room, at the back of the lobby, will be available form 9am-4:30pm. In addition to a booklet of prayers, a list of specific to Timothy and our community will be available for your use.

Next Generation:  TLS Modular Unit Project and Raise the Roof Updates

Last November, a gracious donor offered to fund the installation of three modular units at Wyatt to meet the need additional space for school expansion (1^st unit installed Summer 2022, 2^nd unit installed Summer 2023, 3^rd unit for office space/meeting rooms installed after sale of RD Mize).

In early January, the preliminary project documents received general approval from the City of Blue Springs Planning Department. Timothy also received instructions concerning the construction permitting process. A “Wyatt Trailer Team,” chaired by Gary Flandermeyer, was appointed, and Voters approved the Wyatt Trailer Project at a special meeting on Feb. 6^th.

Williams Scotsman was the successful bidder for the Unit 1 trailer lease (27’6” X 72’0” double wide) on March 7^th. On Feb. 24^th, Powell CWM of Independence was awarded a contract to provide civil engineering services. They are preparing trailer site layout and construction drawings & specifications; their work is nearly completion. On March 30^th, a Request for Proposal was issued to three electrical construction firms to provide design/build services for the electrical construction related to this project. Bids are due April 11^th.
Current preparation includes the issuance of the last construction contract, Site Preparation, which includes construction labor & materials for grading, installation of the support for the trailer, underground potable water, and sewer system piping and equipment. In early May, a permit application will be submitted to the City of Blue Springs. The project is currently on schedule for occupancy date of July 15, 2022. Please keep this process in your prayers.

The location for the outdoor storage building at Wyatt will be east of the parking lot behind the dumpster, south of the fire pit. Leadership is currently talking to potential vendors about designs. Leadership looks forward to sharing more updates soon. Thank you for supporting this project through prayer and special contributions. To God Be All the Glory!

Appreciation from LUMA

Timothy recently received a thank-you letter from LUMA, excerpts of which follow:
“Thank you for your faithful gifts during the first quarter of 2022, as we received your gifts in the total of amount of $1,081.11.  In the four plus years I have been Director of LUMA, I am amazed what God has done and continues to do. He is actively giving out daily bread and other first article provisions to those in need as directed by our Community Outreach Coordinator, Kelsha James. He is also actively giving out His Word through the many ministries we support, including three African refugee communities, three Hispanic communities, which now includes partnering with ICOA, a holistic outreach agency located at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kansas City, KS.

Over the past two years, LUMA has awarded ten Love Thy Neighbors grants to local churches, who then used the funds to support interactional events with their local parish community. Whether it is church going into the community or the community being invited and coming to the church, these grants make it easier and more affordable to hold events that bring the church and its community closer together.”
NOTE:  Timothy gratefully accepted one of these grants (in the amount of $1,000) last year for its 2021 Live Well Community Fair, and we look forward to receiving the funds again this year for 2022 event. Thank you, LUMA, for partnering with us to reach into the community!

2022 First Fruit contributions total $79,375.59, as of April 10^th. Thank you!
Raise the Roof contributions total $21,800.00, as of April 10^th! Thanks you!
Adopt-a-NYG Student contributions total $7,458.47, as of April 10^th! Total youth donations equal $16,879.97. Thank you!

Church Office will be closed tomorrow, Good Friday (April 15). TLS will not be in session today through Monday (April 14-18).

“Thank you to my Timothy family for so many prayers and beautiful cards. Many, many blessings to all of you.” Mary Thompson

“Thank you to my Timothy family for the prayers, cards, and general well-wishes I received regarding my recent surgery and continuing recovery at home. They are greatly appreciated. May God continue to bless Timothy Lutheran Church and School.” Phyllis Embree

Thank you to Robin & Randy McClain for donating several hours of time and all materials last week for trimming shrubs, cleaning out winter debris, and spreading 80 bags of mulch to the landscaping on south side of RD Mize. To God Be the Glory!

Worship Attendance can now be recorded several ways: 1) scanning the QR code on the Sunday bulletin; 2) texting the word “attend” to 816.323.3630; 3) going to the Timothy app, clicking on Giving & then Special; or 4) completing the printed attendance card/slip at the pews/chairs. Thank you for signing in each week!

2022 1^st Quarter Contribution Statements will be emailed next week to check for accuracy of church records. If you have questions, please contact church office (816.228.5300). Thank you!

Pairs & Spares Tuesday, April 19, 11:30am, Family Life Center, RD Mize; 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 & 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 & 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 Thurs., April 24, 7pm, home of Barb Kalbfleisch. Not too late to join the group! Contact Barb at barbkalbfleisch9@gmail.com with questions.

Legacy: Family, Church & Charity May 14 & May 21, 9-10:15am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Please plan to attend one of two educational seminars about efficient ways to donate to your favorite charity, save tax dollars, & maximize your donations to charitable organizations. Free breakfast provided. RSVP to church office (Sandy Gregory, 816.228.5300 Ext. 8035 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com). Childcare available upon request.

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 (may be brought to church during business hours) include 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. Thank you!

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 next Sunday, April 24. Thank you!

Job Opportunity Care Minister, 20 hrs/wk; position description on church website (click on Church, the 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 positions for 2022-2023 school year. Contact Ken Holland (kenh@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext.  8015) with questions or to apply.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Individuals/family to assist once a month with RD Mize Donut & Bagel Ministry. Contact Viv Bradshaw (vivbradshaw@aol.com or 816.229.0397) with questions.
• Able-bodied individuals to assist with changing season banners in sanctuary. Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions.

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

GriefShare meets Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. NOTE: Will not meet tonight, Maundy Thursday.

Save the Date 2022 Live Well Community Fair, Saturday, June 4, 10am-2pm, Wyatt. More details soon!

Save the Date Retirement Celebration for Care Ministry Nancy Nowiszewski, Sunday, Aug, 21, 2022, noon potluck, Family Life Center, RD Mize. More details soon!

Save the Date 2022 Vacation Bible School, July 18-22, RD Mize

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 May 15, 9:30am; 711 Benton Ave., KCMO; 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), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) various topics; 6:3pm 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”; 6:30-07:30am, 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 (ebbblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book; not meeting tonight, April 14.

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