“Gaudete!”

CREATIVE TENSION: The Advent/Christmas season is supposed to be a time of joy and rejoicing, but as the days grow darker and the weather turns colder and we look back on a year with maybe a bit of regrets, we need that reminder to rejoice in every situation. Because true joy and rejoicing comes from the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. That is what gives us true, overflowing joy.

We Are Thankful for You!

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God.
Psalm 100:1-3a
Gratitude can shift our hearts to see God in the present moment. In suffering pain and grief, in dealing with annoyances and inconveniences, we can practice being thankful. This seemingly simple exercise has the power to change our groans to praise and to make us aware of God, who is always with us.
Practicing gratitude can look like writing down a list of things you’re grateful for — the beauty of fall, the laughter of children, the gathering of family — or it can be a list of things God has done in the past that you want to remember again. As one of those working behind the scenes, at Timothy I want to Thank you for being part of this community.

NYG Cookie Walk Fundraiser

Don’t forget to stop by the Cookie Walk in the Family Life Center TOMORROW, Dec. 4, from 10am-1pm, to select various kinds of Christmas cookies for your holiday celebrations! It’s not too late to donate batches of cookies, so feel free to take them to the FLC around 9am tomorrow. All proceeds will benefit the senior high youth traveling to Houston in July for the 2022 National Youth Gathering. Timothy’s youth appreciate your support!

Timothy Welcomes Newest Stephen Ministers

Advent & Christmas Worship Updates

Please join us for all of the upcoming worship opportunities. Invite your family and friends to join you!
Advent Services:

• Wed., Dec. 8, 5:30pm, RD Mize
• Wed., Dec. 15, 5:30pm, Wyatt. This service will feature the Timothy Lutheran School Christmas Program. Please join us as the students lead us in song and scripture readings.

Special Performances:

• Sun., Dec. 12, 10am, Wyatt. The Adult Choirs from both campuses will combine to perform an ADULT CHOIR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. Please join us for a variety of Christmas songs & hymns. The 9am service at RD Mize will occur as normal.
• Sun., Dec. 19, 10am, Wyatt. This service will feature Timothy’s Children’s Ministry Christmas Program. Please join us as the students share the story of Jesus. (Please note: Holy Communion will not be celebrated at this service, but it will be part of the 9am service at RD Mize as normal.)

Christmas Eve Services: 5:30, 7:30 & 10pm (Candlelight Service with Holy Communion) at RD Mize; 5:30pm at Wyatt
Christmas Day: Sat., Dec. 25, 10am at RD Mize (with Holy Communion)

Poinsettias for RD Mize

For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship services, 10 red poinsettia plants will decorate the chancel area at RD Mize. The Wyatt Campus will decorate with silk poinsettias. If you would like to contribute toward the purchase of a poinsettia for RD Mize, please pick up a “Poinsettia Donation for Altar Flowers” envelope at the front desk. Suggested donation is $10 per plant. Feel free to take the plant home after the Christmas Day service. Thank you!

November Food Donations

Once again, Timothy members shared their generosity of routine non-perishable donations as well as our annual plea to fill brown grocery sacks with items for holiday meals for Jesu el Buen in Kansas City. We thank Gary Flandermeyer and Dan Sbisa for delivering two full pick-up loads to their pantry last week. As always, the staff was very grateful and appreciative of everything we collect for them.

Impact Sunday Contributions

Thank you, Timothy! From Oct. 31 through Nov. 28, a total of $80, 205.00 has been contributed. We praise God from whom all blessings flow and look forward to additional contributions during the coming weeks.

Helpful Booklets

Have you noticed the booklets on the bulletin board near the reception desk at RD Mize? They are free to take as needed and include topics such as Forgiveness Is a Choice, Truth About Angels, Depression: Understanding the Pieces of the Puzzle, and Helping Your Child Have a Relationship with God. If you want to read the booklets online, go to www.lhm.org/projectconnect/booklets.asp.

TLS Fundraiser

Are you ready to hit the easy button for dinner? The Blue Springs Chick-Fil-A will partner with the TLS Parent-Teacher-League (PTL) for a dinner fundraiser! Please visit Chick-Fil-A at 951 NE Coronado Drive this coming Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 5-8pm. Mention Timothy Lutheran School when you order so PTL can receive 15% of your order total. If you order online, be sure to include “Timothy Lutheran School Fundraiser” in the comment section. Thank you for supporting Timothy Lutheran School PTL!

Junior & Senior High Video Scavenger Hunt

All junior & senior high youth are invited to join in the fun of a Video Scavenger Hunt on Sat., Dec., 11, from 10am-noon. Who has the skills to beat the rest?? The hunt starts and ends at RD Mize. Warning: There will be silliness! Part of this event will involve collecting items to bless Resource Health (formerly Rachel House). Please RSVP by Dec. 5 to Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) in order to provide enough drivers.

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.

2021 First Fruits totals $163,756.92, as of Nov. 28^th. Thank you!

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting is THIS SUNDAY, Dec. 5, after 10am service in Wyatt Auditorium. Agenda: Annual Ministry Reports, Called Staff Housing Allowance, Election of Lay Leaders, Approval of 2022 Operating Budget, Next Generation Update. Please plan to attend. A quorum of 40 communicant members is required to conduct business.

Donor Match Program New recurring online giving is encourage to help Timothy receive a matching gift from its church management system in the first quarter of 2022. Every gift started until Dec. 31st will be matched up to a maximum total of $1,000. More than one installment must be set up. You may set up your recurring gifts through Shelby Giving on the church website or through Timothy’s new ministry app. Thank you for considering this easy, generous and secure opportunity.

Offering Envelopes for 2022 are available on tables in lobby of each campus for those who want t hem. A sheet of labels for the special services during the year are available in lieu of being included in the box. Loose envelopes are also available.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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).