CARE MINISTRY
Care is provided through our support groups and other care ministry areas. Learn more about these groups by contacting Nancy Nowiszewski, Director of Care Ministry, 816-228-5300 or nancyn@timothylutheran.com.
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS Click for common questions and answers about the Care Ministry.
Break Time Club offers a safe, enriching environment for older adults with mental or physical limitation. Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm.
DivorceCare Are you divorced? Separated? You don’t have to go through it alone. Timothy has a support group that will help you during this time of change.
Gluten Free Group meets the third Thursdays, 7 pm, North Campus, Fellowship Hall.
GriefShare If you have lost a loved one, GriefShare is for you. It is a nondenominational group and features Biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. Participants may join the group at any session.
Baby Steps This monthly support ministry is for expecting parents.
Prayer Ministry is vital to the spiritual journey of discovering God's plan for our lives and for our church.
Sisters of Hannah (Watch video) provides support and encouragement to all women in the Kansas City area who face the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, and the adoption process
Stephen Ministry plants the seed of hope and healing in a person whose life has been touched by a crisis or tragedy. View this video (Click here to view).
Teen Club open to all with disabilities and peer mentors. It meets the fourth Friday at 5 pm, North Campus (learn more)
Women of Hope offers opportunities for women to grow in their Christian faith and in fellowship with each other through Bible study, prayer, workshops, retreats and service opportunities (mouse-over for events).
A Stephen Minister provides spiritual support through weekly visits or phone calls. To learn more about Stephen
meets on first Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, North Campus, Fireplace Room. We spend time in Bible study, reviewing Christian books, prayer, and fellowship. For information, contact Nancy Nowiszewski, Director of Care Ministry, nancyn@timothylutheran.com.
Prayer Ministry provides opportunity for becoming a prayer chain partner, praying for others, praying for the church and letting others pray for you. Through our prayer chain at Timothy, prayers are sent out by e-mail or telephone. We list prayer concerns weekly in the worship folder and also send updates electronically. If you have a prayer to submit for the prayer chain, contact Gloria Cundiffat 373-0038 or RoseMary Thompson at 228-7559.
After the baby’s birth, meals and cradle roll information are provided. Also, monthly fellowship programs are offered throughout the year for the whole family.
meets the first and third Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, North Campus, Room 501. GriefShare will begin a new 13-week program on June 7, from 7-8:30 pm, north campus, room 501. Each session includes a DVD seminar and group discussion. A workbook assists with note taking, journaling and grief study. GriefShare DVDs feature interviews with leading authors, counselors, speakers and pastors with years of expertise in grief recovery. Some of the 45 featured GriefShare experts include Joni Eareckson Tada, H. Norman Wright, Dr. John Trent, Dee Brestin, and Dr. Jack Hayford. There is no charge except for the workbook cost of $15.
We understand how you feel and have a real concern for those experiencing separation and divorce. This program is non-denominational and features Biblical teaching for those recovering from divorce and separation. We also offer DivorceCare for Kids. Contact Lucy Johnson, 616-6901, or Nancy Nowiszewski, 228-5300. Meets Sundays, 6-7:30 pm, North Campus, Room 501. Check for current schedule with Care Ministry office.
While adults explore topics that bring healing and wholeness, kids discover the same truths in age appropriate ways! Parents or legal guardians (only) must check in and check out their own children. Babysitting is available for children ages 4 and younger. Room 1204.
This experience allows us to ‘be changed’. We open the door by sharing our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another. We become willing to accept God’s grace in solving our lives’ problems. Meets every Thursday evening at 7pm at the south campus, 301 SW Wyatt Road, Blue Springs, MO. Gather in Room 1206. You do not need to register to attend—just come as you are able. Contact Nancy Nowiszewski 228-5300 or nancyn@timothylutheran.com for more info.
Women of Hope Schedule of 2011 Events
Nov. 4-5 – Women of Faith Conference at the Sprint Center. Register at http://gps.womenoffaith.com (use group name "Timothy's Women of Hope")
Dec. 3 – Christmas Prayer Breakfast, North Campus, Family Life Center
If you would like to receive e-mails with information about Women of Hope events, please send your e-mail address to Nancy at nancyn@timothylutheran.com.