What Is Money?

CREATIVE TENSION: It’s considered impolite to talk about money, but God doesn’t shy away from that taboo topic at all. As a matter of fact, money is one of the most discussed topics in the Bible. It’s good for God’s people to remember what money is: not a master to be served, but a form of stored service. How we use money reflects our priorities, and so it’s good for us, as we make an impact with our gifts this weekend, to ask, “What are we investing in?”

Thanksgiving Food for Your Soul

Can you reminisce about last Thanksgiving and Christmas season? Knee deep in the unknown impacts of the pandemic, many of us still experienced the slowest, most simple holiday season in years. We contemplated how to maintain this simple rhythm. So as the temptation looms to rush and ready ourselves for upcoming festivities, let’s push back against packed calendars filled with unnecessary stress and savor the celebratory moments we are creating.

1. Feed gratitude.
2. Feed flexibility. Our best laid plans may not happen.
3. Feed patience (lots of it).
4. Feed contentment. It’s difficult to remember the balance of need vs. want. We truly have everything we need.
5. Feed encouragement. We’re fragile. A blessed word makes hearts soar.
6. Feed forgiveness. This is the year. Extend forgiveness; experience freedom.
7. Feed hospitality. Loneliness and isolation thrive. Be that solution for one person.

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
When the turkey is gone and the mashed potatoes are cold, all that is left are the shared moments and memories of doing life together sharing Christ’s love.

Impact Sunday

Gratitude from LUMAA

Thank you, Timothy, for donating a total of 249 items of winter necessities, ranging from coats to caps & gloves to blankets and even a pair of boots, for the recent LUMAA (Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary) in-gathering. In addition, monetary donations totaling $73 as well as 26 baby receiving blankets were all packed into a CRV van. Timothy’s generosity is always gratifying and much appreciated!

Ministry Fair at Wyatt

The Ministry Fair at each campus over the past two weeks generated awareness and interest in some of Timothy’s ministries. The Executive Board thanks the volunteers from the various ministries and the congregation for participating. We pray God’s blessings as you share the homeless kits when the opportunity arises.

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 total $163,636.92, as of Nov. 14^th. Thank you!

Church Offices will be closed on Nov. 25 & 26. eNotes will not be emailed next week. A blessed Thanksgiving to all!

Youth Ministry Thanks Timothy The check has arrived! Your participation in the shoe drive this past summer/fall brought in 1,447 pounds (YES, pounds!) of shoes. While the original goal was not met, we were able to raise $328.80 for youth trips, and even more importantly bless many folks in need of shoes!

LWML Nut & Candy Sale runs through Nov. 28 at each campus. Stop by the tables in either lobby to pick up an order form or order online at church website. Products will be available for pick-up the following Sunday through Dec. 5. Proceeds will be donated to mites for missions and to Timothy youth attending the 2022 National Youth Gathering next summer. Thanks for your support!

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 filld 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.

Thanksgiving Eve Service with Communion 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!

Giving Trees will be displayed at both campuses on Nov. 24. Thank you for choosing tags from the trees and returning the gifts, with tags attached, on Dec. 12 for Timothy’s annual Journey to the Manger ministry.

Women of Hope Annual Christmas Prayer Breakfast Sat., Dec. 4, 9:30-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Theme: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus. Cost: $5. Reservations due by Nov. 29 by either calling 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!

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting Sun., Dec. 5, 11:30am, Wyatt Auditorium. Agenda: Annual Ministry Reports, Called Staff Housing Allowance, Election of Lay Leaders, Approval of 2022 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 encouraged to help Timothy to receive a matching gift from its church management system in the first quarter of 2022. Every gift started until Dec. 31 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 & secure opportunity.

Offering Envelopes for 2022 will be available on tables in the lobby of each campus beginning Nov. 24 for those who want them. A sheet of labels for the special services during the year will be available in lieu of being included in the box. Loose envelopes will also be available.

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

Staff Christmas Gift donations appreciated through 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 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Dale Russell. This Sundays Topic: Biblical Prophecy

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

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.

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. NOTE:  No class on Nov. 24.

Wednesday Confirmation 6^th-8^th grades; 6-8pm, starts in Room 501, RD Mize. NOTE: No class on Nov. 24.

Wednesday Senior High Youth Revolution 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; led by Ryan Kuecker, Carrie Hochgrebe, and Becky Blatt. NOTE: No class on Nov. 24.

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study “The Women of Easter”; 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt. NOTE: No class on Nov. 25.

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).