As We Gather for Worship This Weekend “Joining Jesus: The Where”
When we think of the Church’s mission, we often think of it as being something that has to happen “over there” (wherever that is). But God actually calls us to do missions right in our own backyard. He calls us to reach out to the people we know across the backyard fence or in the apartment next door. We are sent, not overseas, not to strangers, but to our family and friends.
When Prayer Gets Personal
I traveled to a big family event this past weekend. There was a lot of laughter, dancing, and fun, but during the weekend, my niece, Hannah, shared her faith story which included the prayer for a baby. Through much pain, struggle and surgery, she is due in August, anticipating a baby boy.
When we invite Jesus into every detail of our lives, prayer can get personal. Jesus invites us into a life of prayerful adventure — one where we walk with Him, like a child on a hike with their father, asking questions, and listening to His gentle guidance.
Jesus made bold promises to His disciples about prayer: “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer” (Matthew 21:22). Jesus lived a life of personal prayer. He would’ve talked to His Father about everything — from turning water into wine to asking God to consider preventing the suffering Jesus would endure on the cross. There was nothing off-limits between Jesus and His Father.
There’s nothing off-limits when it comes to us and God either. Prayer isn’t meant to be boring, but personal. Tell Jesus everything. We can ask Him to give us a life of prayerful adventure. Then just watch as our prayer life starts to get personal.
Next Generation Update
Discussions continue with interested buyers for the RD Mize campus. In addition, Timothy’s Real Estate Task Force met last Sunday to begin forming next steps to list the RD Mize Campus. Thanks to Bill Ekey, Corey Koenig, Gary Storck, and Gary Flandermeyer for serving on this team. If anyone from the congregation would like to serve on this team and/or has input regarding the listing process or plans, please contact Chair Bill Ekey (wee1115@centurylink.net) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com).
The congregation is invited to stop by the “free table” in the lobby at RD Mize to pick up usable items from storage areas that will not be stored elsewhere, moved, or discarded. As additional storage areas are cleaned, sorted, and organized over the upcoming weeks, there will be more opportunities for free items. Contact the church office with questions. The congregation is also invited to visit the Adult Library (Room 303) and Children’s Library (Room 304) to select books or other materials they would like to own.
Youth Ministry Summer Adventures
All children & youth:June 2nd 6-8pm All are invited to come hang out with us at Bump City from 6-8pm on June 2nd. We are going to run wild and reconnect. Parents, we invite you to hang out and chat while your kiddos do their thing. Pizza and snacks will be provided. We are asking for a $5 donation per kiddo, if possible. Pre-sign your waiver here….https://www.bump-city.com/copy-of-hours-and-calendar
Sr High: A group of senior high kiddos and adults are heading to Tulsa on our mission trip Saturday, June 10th through Friday, June 16th. Keep us in prayer as we serve the people in Tulsa and grow in our calling to Join Jesus on His mission! Keep tabs with us during the week at ppm.org/18555 or on our Timothy Facebook page.
Sr High: Revolution midweek youth study is meeting throughout the summer. Contact Pastor Ryan for the schedule
Jr & Sr High: June 26 6-8pm It’s time to chillax and float down the river together! It’ll be a full day outing on June 26th from about 7:30am-8pm as we head down to the Niangua River and swim, float, and row row row our boats. Cost will be $35. Scholarships are available. Adult drivers/chaperones needed also. RSVP by June 16th to Pastor Ryan. Ryanh@timothylutheran.com
All children & youth: VBS is coming at you July 10-14th. Kids pre-k through 5th are welcome to sign up for a Stellar week of fun Sign up to attend here! Those 6th grade and up are encouraged to sign up to help for this joy-filled, intense week of Jesus. Volunteer sign up! We will have middle school swim talks that week as well on Tuesday and Thursday! And a Sr. High BBQ Wednesday night!
Adam’s Army Annual Blood Drive
It’s time to put the Annual Adam’s Army Blood on your calendars! This blood drive, in its 18th year, will be Sunday, June 4th,, 9 am – 2 pm, in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and enter code CB3C. Questions concerning eligibility should be directed to 800.668.0900. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as well. If you are unable to donate on June 4, doing so at any Community Blood Center close to that date and specifying Adam’s Army Blood Drive will be credited toward this annual effort. For additional details, contact Sandy Gregory at 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com .
Donate sign-up https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/sponsor_code
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Have you heard the news?? Timothy’s VBS is one week earlier than usual in July, so mark your calendar for July 10 – 14 from 9am-noon at RD Mize. Everyone is pumped for a “Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light” great time! More details and registration/volunteer opportunities can be accessed at the Children & Youth tab at http:// www.timothylutheran.com. Invite your friends and neighbors! Please check out the display at either campus and choose a “star” of requested supplies to help ensure Timothy’s VBS is a free ministry. Your help is much appreciated!
Pairs & Spares Seniors Picnic
All seniors are invited to the annual Pairs & Spares picnic on June 20th in the Family Life Center (FLC). Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Hot Dogs, Brats, drinks, and paper products will be furnished. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.
Worship Attendance May 21: RD Mize 196, Wyatt 185
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $18,182.04 vs. Budgeted $28,868 Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $9,733.50 vs. Budgeted $2,075
Church Office and School will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.
Donations Requested: Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tube in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!
Scholarships are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).
Diaper Drive: Lutherans for Life Diaper Drive between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. This year’s donations are designated for the Happy Bottoms organization. They accept diapers, pullups/training pants, and wipes for children only. The most used sizes are 4, 5, & 6, but all child sizes are appreciated. Diaper packages can be new or partial packages that are open in a bag or box. The wipes should be new and unopened. Online donations are also welcome at www.happybottoms.org Please drop off donations in the bins at either campus. Thanks for your support! If donating online, please enter Timothy Lutheran Church so Happy Bottoms can track our church as a contributor.
Food Donations: May grocery donations will go to Jesu El Buen Pastor (The Lutheran Church of Jesus The Good Shepherd). With school letting out this month, families could use groceries that kids love, especially Hamburger Helper and other boxed pasta meals, canned ravioli, spaghetti and sauce, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, canned soup, and cereal. THANK YOU for helping to feed those in need. June donations will benefit Community Services League (CSL).
GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Sunday Evening – Discovery Class: 6:30 pm – 8 pm in Fellowship Hall, at RD Mize. Continue through May 21, led by Pastor John.
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study: “The book of 1 Peter| Life by God’s Word”. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday – 8am-9am, RD Mize – Fellowship Hall. .
Do You Have A Story To Share? If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to Diane Mayfield (click on either) or Doug Fleck
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.
As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Joining Jesus: The How
Whenever you have a mission, you have to know how to complete it. What are the objectives? What is it that Jesus is calling us to do? It’s not complicated. It’s just love. Show love for God by loving our neighbors. By doing that, we show them what He is all about and we proclaim the Good News of who Jesus is.
Uninvited and the Welcome of God
It happened again. I can’t say that I am completely shocked . . . but still, it did kind of surprise me. It was a situation I am all too familiar with: I wasn’t invited.
We have all experienced the pain of feeling left out. I think about the life of Jesus. He lived rejected in almost every way by many He knew and cared about. Isaiah 53:3 says, “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.”
Jesus chose to come to earth knowing that not everyone would receive and accept Him, but He counted being reconciled to us as joy. He showed unconditional love, lavish grace, and unending forgiveness to everyone He encountered.
Maybe that is why Joining Jesus excites me. It is a mission to value people, to include them, and to allow me to do the inviting. This life of Christ is the life that we are called to today. Take a minute, look around, and share a moment of love with the people around you.
Lutherans for Life Diaper Drive
Timothy’s LWML Elizabeth Circle is once again organizing and supporting the Lutherans for Life Diaper Drive between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. This year’s donations are designated for the Happy Bottoms organization. They accept diapers, pullups/training pants, and wipes for children only. The most used sizes are 4, 5, & 6, but all child sizes are appreciated. Diaper packages can be new or partial packages that are open in a bag or box. The wipes should be new and unopened. Online donations are also welcome at www.happybottoms.org Please drop off donations in the bins at either campus. Thanks for your support! If donating online, please enter Timothy Lutheran Church so Happy Bottoms can track our church as a contributor.
Next Generation Update
Timothy’s leadership continues to communicate with interested organizations. The Real Estate Task Force (Bill Ekey, Corey Koenig, Gary Flandermeyer., and Gary Storck) will meet Sunday morning, May 21, to discuss next steps. If others would like to join this task force, please call the church office.
The congregation is invited to stop by the “free table” in the lobby at RD Mize to pick up usable items from storage areas that will not be stored elsewhere, moved, or discarded. As additional storage areas are cleaned, sorted, and organized over the upcoming weeks, there will be more opportunities for free items. Contact the church office with questions.
The congregation is also invited to visit the Adult Library (Room 303) and Children’s Library (Room 304) to select books or other materials they would like to own.
Timothy Lutheran Ministries Stewardship Team
We want to introduce you to the Timothy Ministries Stewardship Team. The team has one goal: To advance the fiscal steward effectiveness of Timothy Lutheran. The efforts of the group are aimed at increasing the giving of Timothy members through education and designed-giving programs.
The team will work on initiatives around planned giving and will sponsor educational sessions on various aspects of fiscal stewardship.
Later in 2023 we will introduce the Consecrated Stewarts Program from Lutheran Church Extension Fund, which is a program of planned Biblical giving. In additional to the Consecrated Stewards program, we will plan quarterly educational programs to assist our members to become better stewards of gifts God has provided.. The specific topics are being explored now, but we will start with a session on Tax-Advantaged Giving.
Tax-Advantaged Giving: Our first session will be led by members of Timothy’s Stewardship team and will be a short no-pressure, low-key education discussion on how to increase your giving by taking advantage of tax laws around your Required Minimum Distribution and Qualified Charitable Distributions. This is intended for individuals approaching 70 years of age or for those individuals caring for family members who are at that stage of their life.
Time and Place:
THIS SUNDAY, May 21, following services at both locations: RD Mize: Fireplace Room (302)
Wyatt: Music Room (1206)
The team is putting together additional topics for our quarterly Fiscal Stewardship Sessions: Topics being considered include:
The Stewardship Team is open to any other topics. Please contact one of the team members with your ideas or questions.
Members of the team: David Domsch, Gary Flandermeyer, Mel Falk, Doug Spilker, Joe Sauter, Doug Hick
Adam’s Army Annual Blood Drive
It’s time to put the Annual Adam’s Army Blood on your calendars! This blood drive, in its 18th year, will be Sunday, June 4th,, 9 am – 2 pm, in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and enter code CB3C. Questions concerning eligibility should be directed to 800.668.0900. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as well. If you are unable to donate on June 4, doing so at any Community Blood Center close to that date and specifying Adam’s Army Blood Drive will be credited toward this annual effort. For additional details, contact Sandy Gregory at 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com .
All Youth – Bump City
All Youth are invited to have fun at Bump City on Friday, June 2, from 6 – 8 pm. Pizza and snacks . Requested donation of $5.00. For more information contact Clancy clancyh@timothylutheran.com or Pastor Ryan ryanh@timothylutheran.com .
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Have you heard the news?? Timothy’s VBS is one week earlier than usual in July, so mark your calendar for July 10 – 14 from 9am-noon at RD Mize. Everyone is pumped for a “Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light” great time! More details and registration/volunteer opportunities can be accessed at the Children & Youth tab at http:// www.timothylutheran.com. Invite your friends and neighbors! Please check out the display at either campus and choose a “star” of requested supplies to help ensure Timothy’s VBS is a free ministry. Your help is much appreciated!
Worship Attendance May 14: RD Mize 253, Wyatt 196
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $19,419.33 vs. Budgeted $28,868 Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $245.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075
God’s Blessings to Pastor Ryan as he celebrates 10 years on May 26th as an ordained pastor in the Lutheran Church- Mo Synod.
Donations Requested: Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tube in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!
Scholarships are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).
Joining Jesus: While you may not see it, there is a whole new group of Timothy members stepping into the mission field God has called us to! Those who are interested will catch up on May 22, at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall to brainstorm what this looks like as we move forward and support one another as God’s people specifically here at Timothy. If you missed the event but want to connect, reach out to Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) so you can join this brainstorming group.
Food Donations: May grocery donations will go to Jesu El Buen Pastor (The Lutheran Church of Jesus The Good Shepherd). With school letting out this month, families could use groceries that kids love, especially Hamburger Helper and other boxed pasta meals, canned ravioli, spaghetti and sauce, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, canned soup, and cereal. THANK YOU for helping to feed those in need.
GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
Card Club meets June 9th, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Sunday Evening – Discovery Class: 6:30 pm – 8 pm in Fellowship Hall, at RD Mize. Continue through May 21, led by Pastor John.
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study: “The book of 1 Peter| Life by God’s Word”. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday – 8am-9am, RD Mize – Fellowship Hall. .
Do You Have A Story To Share? If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to Diane Mayfield (click on either) or Doug Fleck
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.
As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Joining Jesus: The Kingdom”
Jesus once told Pontius Pilate that His kingdom was not of this world. And how important that is for us to remember! The kingdom of God, the one that is sent out on Jesus’ mission, is unlike anything the world has seen: a gathering of people from all tribes, nations, languages, and peoples, from every generation, called together to be a part of what Jesus started on the Cross.
To Love Is to Listen
After the Joining Jesus event, I have been acutely aware of the people around me and my interaction with them. It’s funny, but I find myself listening more.
Galatians 6: 2 teaches us to, “Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
The most practical way to live this out is through listening. We cannot save people or change their circumstances, but we can listen. I think one of the reasons people were drawn to Jesus was because He was a good listener. When blind Bartimaeus cried out, everyone tried to silence him. “Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet” Mark 10:48. The Bible tells us when Jesus hears this blind beggar’s cry, He stops. He listens.
People wanted to be close to Jesus not just because He was a good teacher, but because He made space to listen to them. It amazes me that the God of the universe came to this world as a man to walk with us, talk with us, and listen to us.
We, in our love for others, should be quick to listen like Jesus and make space for others to bring their wounds and words so that their burden feels just a little lighter. It is true that we are the hands and feet of Jesus to go and do His work, but we are also the ears of Jesus to stop, wait, and listen.
Joining Jesus on His Mission
There’s some excitement and hope brewing after the amazing Joining Jesus event last Saturday, April 29th, at Pointe of Hope Lutheran Church. 65 Timothy members packed into the room with members from Pointe of Hope, Jesus el Buen, Messiah Lutheran, and St. Paul Lutheran. Pastor Finke had us not only laughing but also thinking about the amazing invitation and calling Jesus gives us to love and create ripples of grace all around us. Best of all, it doesn’t mean changing our whole lives around, memorizing the entire Bible, or stepping way out of our comfort zone.
While you may not see it, there is a whole new group of Timothy members stepping into the mission field God has called us to! Those who are interested will catch up later this month to brainstorm what this looks like as we move forward and support one another as God’s people specifically here at Timothy. If you missed the event but want to connect, reach out to Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) so you can join this brainstorming group.
Immersive Prayer Journey Rescheduled
The GROW Commission has rescheduled Timothy’s Immersive Prayer Journey for TOMORROW May 13, from 10am-4pm at the RD Mize Campus.
Through a path of nine self-guided stations of the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, you will engage in prayer and reflection, Scripture readings, and simple activities, all intended to deepen your connection with our Savior, so make plans to come experience the prayer Jesus Himself taught us to pray.
The prayer journey will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete, but the pace is up to you. Couples and families with small children are welcome to take the journey together, if desired. Sign-ups are necessary for people to move smoothly through the journey. We are excited about the impact this will have on our lives.
Please go to this “PRAYER LINK”or church app (Events) to sign up for one slot per family. If there are more than three in the group, please sign up for an additional slot. Thank you! And please keep this experience in your prayers!
Lutherans for Life Diaper Drive
Timothy’s LWML Elizabeth Circle is once again organizing and supporting the Lutherans for Life Diaper Drive between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. This year’s donations are designated for the Happy Bottoms organization. They accept diapers, pullups/training pants, and wipes for children only. The most used sizes are 4, 5, & 6, but all child sizes are appreciated. Diaper packages can be new or partial packages that are open in a bag or box. The wipes should be new and unopened. Online donations are also welcome at www.happybottoms.org Please drop off donations in the bins at either campus. Thanks for your support!
“Free to a Good Home”
Starting this Sunday, the congregation is invited to stop by the “free table” in the lobby at RD Mize to pick up usable items from storage areas that will not be stored elsewhere, moved, or discarded. As additional storage areas are cleaned, sorted, and organized over the upcoming weeks, there will be more opportunities for free items. Contact the church office with questions.
The congregation is also invited to visit the Adult Library (Room 303) and Children’s Library (Room 304) to select books or other materials they would like to own.
Timothy Lutheran Ministries Stewardship Team
We want to introduce you to the Timothy Ministries Stewardship Team. The team has one goal: To advance the fiscal steward effectiveness of Timothy Lutheran. The efforts of the group are aimed at increasing the giving of Timothy members through education and designed-giving programs.
The team will work on initiatives around planned giving and will sponsor educational sessions on various aspects of fiscal stewardship.
Later in 2023 we will introduce the Consecrated Stewarts Program from Lutheran Church Extension Fund, which is a program of planned Biblical giving. In additional to the Consecrated Stewards program, we will plan quarterly educational programs to assist our members to become better stewards of gifts God has provided.. The specific topics are being explored now, but we will start with a session on Tax-Advantaged Giving.
Tax-Advantaged Giving: Our first session will be led by members of Timothy’s Stewardship team and will be a short no-pressure, low-key education discussion on how to increase your giving by taking advantage of tax laws around your Required Minimum Distribution and Qualified Charitable Distributions. This is intended for individuals approaching 70 years of age or for those individuals caring for family members who are at that stage of their life.
Time and Place:
May 21st following services at both locations: RD Mize: Fireplace Room (302)
Wyatt: Music Room (1206)
The team is putting together additional topics for our quarterly Fiscal Stewardship Sessions: Topics being considered include:
The Stewardship Team is open to any other topics. Please contact one of the team members with your ideas or questions.
Members of the team: David Domsch, Gary Flandermeyer, Mel Falk, Doug Spilker, Joe Sauter, Doug Hick
Adam’s Army Annual Blood Drive
It’s time to put the Annual Adam’s Army Blood on your calendars! This blood drive, in its 18th year, will be Sunday, June 4th,, 9 am – 2 pm, in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and enter code CB3C. Questions concerning eligibility should be directed to 800.668.0900. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as well. If you are unable to donate on June 4, doing so at any Community Blood Center close to that date and specifying Adam’s Army Blood Drive will be credited toward this annual effort. For additional details, contact Sandy Gregory at 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Have you heard the news?? Timothy’s VBS is one week earlier than usual in July, so mark your calendar for July 10 – 14 from 9am-noon at RD Mize. Everyone is pumped for a “Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light” great time! More details and registration/volunteer opportunities can be accessed at the Children & Youth tab at http:// www.timothylutheran.com. Invite your friends and neighbors! Please check out the display at either campus and choose a “star” of requested supplies to help ensure Timothy’s VBS is a free ministry. Your help is much appreciated!
Worship Attendance April 30: RD Mize 183, Wyatt 187
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $31,714.07 vs. Budgeted $28,868 Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $255.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075
THANK YOU, Timothy, from the TLS Parent-Teacher League (PTL) for supporting the recent Giving Bean coffee & tea fundraiser. Your support contributed to proceeds of $1,400 to apply toward purchase of volleyball uniforms for the TLS volleyball team next year.
LUMAA meeting on May 17th to enjoy fellowship and an opportunity to help with hands-on projects. It will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home in Belton, MO. Registration begins at 9am; opening service at 9:30 am. Contact Lois Domsch (lois@domsch.com) with questions.
Donations Requested: Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tube in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!
Scholarships are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).
Pairs & Spares Seniors Ministry meets on Tuesday, May 16, 11:30 am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.
Experience Israel: Imagine Tour & Travel in November 2024? Timothy member Janna Huddleston, serving as a Timothy contact person for this trip, is eager to share about this trip of a lifetime! Contact her at jhuddl1@comcast.net with questions and details. Check out Imagine Tour & Travel at https://ittworld.com . The host for this tour is Pastor Dennis Heiden from Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN
Food Donations: May grocery donations will go to Jesu El Buen Pastor (The Lutheran Church of Jesus The Good Shepherd). With school letting out this month, families could use groceries that kids love, especially Hamburger Helper and other boxed pasta meals, canned ravioli, spaghetti and sauce, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, canned soup, and cereal. THANK YOU for helping to feed those in need.
GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
Card Club meets TONIGHT, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Sunday Evening – Discovery Class: 6:30 pm – 8 pm in Fellowship Hall, at RD Mize. Continue through May 21, led by Pastor John.
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study NEW BOOKJoshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study: “The book of 1 Peter| Life by God’s Word”. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday – 8am-9am, RD Mize – Fellowship Hall. .Starts TOMORROW, May 13th.
Do You Have A Story To Share? If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to Diane Mayfield (click on either) or Doug Fleck
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.
As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Joining Jesus: The Mission”
Jesus calls all of His people to join Him on His mission. But what is that mission exactly? It’s the same one that He entrusted to His disciples: to follow Him and fish for people. As we begin this series looking at how we may join Jesus on His mission, may He open our eyes to see the opportunities all around us to go fishing.
Finding Pockets of Joy When Life Is Overwhelming
As I watch my daughter schedule, plan and run her crazy agenda trying to keep up with the sports, school and personal events of their family, I breathe a sigh of relief at my own schedule.
Caregiving takes many forms. Our seasons of life may differ, but the effect of caregiving often looks the same: full calendars, limited margin, and bags under our eyes. We can begin to feel alarmed when we can’t identify moments in our daily lives that bring us personal joy. Doesn’t the book of James say. “count it all joy”?
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sister, whenever you face trials of many kinds. James 1:2
Maybe God is calling us to reframe our Joy. (Not in some sort of spiritual bypassing way, where we need to pretend everything is okay, but in a simpler sort of way, to extend compassion to ourselves in the midst of challenging times.)
Demands are great and respite is often scarce – but even in these truths, there are still ordinary joys to be found, inviting us to breathe and remember that as we care for others, God cares for us.
Joining Jesus on His Mission
There’s some excitement and hope brewing after the amazing Joining Jesus event last Saturday, April 29th, at Pointe of Hope Lutheran Church. 65 Timothy members packed into the room with members from Pointe of Hope, Jesus el Buen, Messiah Lutheran, and St. Paul Lutheran. Pastor Finke had us not only laughing but also thinking about the amazing invitation and calling Jesus gives us to love and create ripples of grace all around us. Best of all, it doesn’t mean changing our whole lives around, memorizing the entire Bible, or stepping way out of our comfort zone.
While you may not see it, there is a whole new group of Timothy members stepping into the mission field God has called us to! Those who are interested will catch up later this month to brainstorm what this looks like as we move forward and support one another as God’s people specifically here at Timothy. If you missed the event but want to connect, reach out to Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) so you can join this brainstorming group.
LADIES AND FRIENDS OF TIMOTHY
Teen Promotes Servitude
Timothy thanks Macy Pegram, Fran and Kay Lieb’s granddaughter, of Lincoln, NE, for donating six flannel, twin tie-blankets to be shared with Mother’s Refuge in Independence. Pictured here are Macy and Sandy Gregory, Timothy’s Care Coordinator. Thank you, Macy, for your generous, servant heart to transform lives through Christ, one blanket at a time.
Immersive Prayer Journey Rescheduled
The GROW Commission has rescheduled Timothy’s Immersive Prayer Journey for Saturday, May 13, from 10am-4pm at the RD Mize Campus.
Through a path of nine self-guided stations of the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, you will engage in prayer and reflection, Scripture readings, and simple activities, all intended to deepen your connection with our Savior, so make plans to come experience the prayer Jesus Himself taught us to pray.
The prayer journey will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete, but the pace is up to you. Couples and families with small children are welcome to take the journey together, if desired. Sign-ups are necessary for people to move smoothly through the journey. We are excited about the impact this will have on our lives.
Please go to this “PRAYER LINK”or church app (Events) to sign up for one slot per family. If there are more than three in the group, please sign up for an additional slot. Thank you! And please keep this experience in your prayers!
Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary
All Timothy women are invited to the next LUMAA meeting on May 17th to enjoy fellowship and an opportunity to help with hands-on projects. It will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home in Belton, MO. Registration begins at 9am; opening service is at 9:30am. Donations of medium-sized, adult hygiene items may be placed in LUMAA plastic bins at both campuses between now and May 14th. Contact Lois Domsch (lois@domsch.com) with questions and for your lunch reservations by May 10th.
JourneyMen Pickleball
All skill levels are invited to JourneyMen’s first Pickleball event – beginners welcome too! Join us Thursday, May 11, 6-8pm, at the Grain Valley Community Center for an evening of fellowship, pickleball, and a short devotion. Don’t have a paddle? That’s OK, we have some to share. Our first event is FREE. All guys 16 and older are invited! Feel free to invite a friend. Visit the JourneyMen webpage for additional information www.TimothyLutheran.com/journeymen.
Adam’s Army Annual Blood Drive
It’s time to put the Annual Adam’s Army Blood on your calendars! This blood drive, in its 18th year, will be Sunday, June 4th,, 9 am – 2 pm, in the Family Life Center at RD Mize. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and enter code CB3C. Questions concerning eligibility should be directed to 800.668.0900. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as well. If you are unable to donate on June 4, doing so at any Community Blood Center close to that date and specifying Adam’s Army Blood Drive will be credited toward this annual effort. For additional details, contact Sandy Gregory at 816.228.5300 Ext. 8042 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com.
Timothy thanks the Reed family for keeping their son Adam’s legacy alive by hosting this annual event. The eldest son of Jeff & Mary Reed, Adam was diagnosed with leukemia just before his 13th birthday, endured 2 ½ years in treatment with two bone marrow transplants and many rounds of chemo & radiation, and entered his eternal heavenly home in May 2005, at the age of 15.
The Timothy family was a huge support to Adam and the Reed family throughout his fight. “Adam’s Army” started as a group of church friends & family who faithfully lifted him in prayer, sent cards, visited, provided meals, organized fundraisers, and performed countless other acts of kindness & support.
After Adam went to heaven, his sister Jenna suggested that the family host a blood drive in his memory since blood and platelet transfusions were so vital during Adam’s treatment. It is a way to remember Adam while helping others in need. The first blood drive was held in 2006. May God be glorified and lives transformed through Christ as we strive to save lives through donating blood.
Next Generation Update
Smooth progress continues for the TLS Trailer #2 process! In addition to the City of Blue Springs issuing the construction permit on April 12th, Project Manager Gary Flandermeyer reports that the refurbishing of the unit began the last week of April, and the Timothy Trailer Team is tentatively scheduled to inspect the unit today, May 5th. All contractors have assured us that there are no material availability issues. The unit is scheduled to be delivered to Wyatt the week of June 5th.
Progress also continues on the sale of RD Mize. The real estate appraisal was submitted to leadership on May 1 in the amount of $3.3 million. A real estate task force, the Executive Board, and staff are moving forward with discussions among interested buyers. Please keep this process in your prayers. To God Be the Glory!
Worship Attendance April 30: RD Mize 290, Wyatt 198
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $18,339.92 vs. Budgeted $28,868 Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $495.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075
Live Well Community Fair: TOMORROW, May 6, 2023, 10am-2pm, RD Mize Campus. Everyone welcome, bring your friends. Please contact Sandy Gregory or just stop by if you can volunteer some time during the event. More volunteers needed!
Save the Date: 2023 VBS July 10-14, 9am-noon, RD Mize campus.
Donations Requested: Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tube in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!
Scholarships are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).
Pairs & Spares Seniors Ministry meets on Tuesday, May 16, 11:30 am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.
Experience Israel: Imagine Tour & Travel in November 2024? Timothy member Janna Huddleston, serving as a Timothy contact person for this trip, is eager to share about this trip of a lifetime! Contact her at jhuddl1@comcast.net with questions and details. Check out Imagine Tour & Travel at https://ittworld.com . The host for this tour is Pastor Dennis Heiden from Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN
Food Donations: May grocery donations will go to Jesu El Buen Pastor (The Lutheran Church of Jesus The Good Shepherd). With school letting out this month, families could use groceries that kids love, especially Hamburger Helper and other boxed pasta meals, canned ravioli, spaghetti and sauce, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, canned soup, and cereal. THANK YOU for helping to feed those in need.
GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is May12th. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Sunday Evening – Discovery Class: 6:30 pm – 8 pm in Fellowship Hall, at RD Mize. Continue through May 21, led by Pastor John.
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study NEW BOOKJoshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study: “The book of 1 Peter| Life by God’s Word”. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday – 8am-9am, RD Mize – Fellowship Hall. .Starts Saturday, May 13th.
Do You Have A Story To Share? If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to Diane Mayfield (click on either) or Doug Fleck
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.
As We Gather for Worship This Weekend:
The Shepherd
Once again, Jesus uses an image that His contemporaries would have been familiar with: shepherds caring for their sheep. He says that He is the Shepherd. He is the Door. He is the one who opens the way for us to join His flock and He is the one who watches over and protects us.
The Blessing of Being RootedThe alarm is set to seven in the morning, but my body listens to the sun waking up over the horizon and together we start the day. I fumble around for my glasses, slow-motion my way out of bed and tiptoe into the darkness of the house. It’s quiet and still, and I breathe in the peace of the morning with a deep sigh. I’m genuinely content and, dare I even say, happy. I have a good life, but also I decided to be rooted where I am, to choose to love the place I’m in and the people I do life with inside and outside my home.
I think of Jeremiah 29:4-7: “This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: ‘Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.’”
Perhaps these words were difficult to comprehend for the exiles who were displaced in Babylon. “How, God?” they may have pleaded. And this is what we hear the Lord saying to them, to us: “One thing at a time – build, plant, settle in. Be rooted where you are. Live your life, and invest in the flourishing of the place you’re in, of the people you’re with.”
We can wake up and go through the motions of a very ordinary day and see that the seeds of flourishing we have sown are blooming into an abundant garden of life and joy right where we are. Stay rooted.
Youth Call-Up Nights
Middle School Call-Up Night is TOMORROW, Saturday, April 29th, from 5:30-7:30pm at RD Mize. All 2022-23 school year 5th-8th graders are welcome to join us for this night of hiding and seeking. There will be games, food, and a devotion to boot! Shout out to our 5th graders!!
Senior High Call-Up Bonfire Night is Wednesday, May 3rd, from 6:30-8pm at Wyatt Road. All 2022-23 school year 8th graders are welcome to join the rest of our senior high kids as we welcome them into the group! We will have hot dogs, s’mores, a devotion, and some hang-out time. Shout out to the 8th graders!
2023 Timothy Confirmands
“God’s blessings as you continue on your faith journey“
Alia Brown, Morgan Brown, Jonah Doering, Laney Hilden, Hannah Hinkle, Marlee Hogan, Molly Hyden, Izzy Kephardt, Madelynn McGhee, Abe Moennig, Cameron Mullins, Cailyn Murray, Emily Storck, Eli Taggart, and Langdon Wulff
Timothy Lutheran Confirmation Class of 2023
Live Well Community Fair
Saturday, May 6, 2023
10am-2pm
RD Mize Campus
FREE event provides resources to enhance physical, spiritual, and mental wellness from more than 30 organizations mas-sages, ballroom dancing by Midwest Dance, photo opportunities with members of the 501st & Rebel Legion Star Wars Costume Club, and fun activities for the children!
Featured Presenters:
The Pierson Project: A Mother’s Fight to Change the Story
10:15 am & 1:15 pm
Wichita State University Associate Professor
“Mindfulness-Based Skills for Mental Wellbeing”
10:30 am & 1:00 pm
Crisis Intervention Trained Officers (Blue Springs Police Dept)
“De-escalation: Individuals in Crisis and How to Respond”
11:15am
National Alliance on Mental Illness “A Magician Tells His Story”
12:15 pm
Additional Participating Organizations:
Adam’s Army Blood Drive
Al Anon
Archwell Health
Beacon of Hope Hospice
Blue Springs School District
Boy Scouts
Care Patrol of KCMO
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
CenterWell Senior Primary Care
CJ Cares, Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
Timothy’s sanctuary and Prayer Room at RD Mize will be open from 8:30am-4:30pm on May 4 for quiet prayer and reflection time. In addition, the Blue Springs Ministerial Alliance has teamed with the City of Blue Springs to host an event on May 4 from noon-1pm at Blue Springs City Hall, 903 W. Main. All churches in the Blue Springs and surrounding area are invited and encouraged to attend and pray together for our neighborhoods and nation. Prayer guide brochures will be available.
Senior High Summer Mission Trip Update
THANK YOU, TIMOTHY! The senior high youth group has a full crew ready to head to Tulsa from June 10 – 16! The trip is now fully funded, thanks to the generosity of Timothy through fundraisers (Adopt-a- Missionary, ribs sales, Lenten Dinner) and personal donations. Now that fundraising is accomplished, they are super excited to continue the rest of the preparations. Thanks for being a part of the team as we seek to transform lives through Christ. Please keep this trip in your prayers!
LADIES AND FRIENDS OF TIMOTHY
Immersive Prayer Journey Rescheduled
The GROW Commission has rescheduled Timothy’s Immersive Prayer Journey for Saturday, May 13, from 10am-4pm at the RD Mize Campus.
Through a path of nine self-guided stations of the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, you will engage in prayer and reflection, Scripture readings, and simple activities, all intended to deepen your connection with our Savior, so make plans to come experience the prayer Jesus Himself taught us to pray.
The prayer journey will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete, but the pace is up to you. Couples and families with small children are welcome to take the journey together, if desired. Sign-ups are necessary for people to move smoothly through the journey. We are excited about the impact this will have on our lives.
Please go to this “PRAYER LINK”or church app (Events) to sign up for one slot per family. If there are more than three in the group, please sign up for an additional slot. Thank you! And please keep this experience in your prayers!
Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary
All Timothy women are invited to the next LUMAA meeting on May 17th to enjoy fellowship and an opportunity to help with hands-on projects. It will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home in Belton, MO. Registration begins at 9am; opening service is at 9:30am. Donations of medium-sized, adult hygiene items may be placed in LUMAA plastic bins at both campuses between now and May 14th. Contact Lois Domsch (lois@domsch.com) with questions and for your lunch reservations by May 10th.
JourneyMen Pickelball
All skill levels are invited to JourneyMen’s first Pickleball event – beginners welcome too! Join us Thursday, May 11, 6-8pm, at the Grain Valley Community Center for an evening of fellowship, pickleball, and a short devotion. Don’t have a paddle? That’s OK, we have some to share. Our first event is FREE. All guys 16 and older are invited! Feel free to invite a friend. Visit the JourneyMen webpage for additional information www.TimothyLutheran.com/journeymen.
Worship Attendance April 23: RD Mize 204, Wyatt 183
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $ 15,038.00 vs. Budgeted $28,868 Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $ 170.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075
April 30th Communion will only be at Wyatt Rd.
Save the Date: 2023 VBS July 10-14, 9am-noon, RD Mize campus.
Donations Requested: Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tube in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!
Volunteers Needed Can you offer some time on Sat., May 6th, to be a Timothy Ambassador for the annual Live Well Community Fair at RD Mize. Tasks include sharing the love of Jesus by greeting the public, escorting vendors/organizations to their table in the Family Life Center, directing visitors to various areas inside the building (lower floor only) and outside the building (food trucks & emergency vehicles), answering questions, helping with set-up or clean-up, etc. The event is from 10am-2pm. Available shifts include 9-11am, 10-noon, 11am-1pm, 1-3pm. Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) if you can help. Your help is greatly appreciated! Thank you very much!
Men’s Bible Study: “The book of 1 Peter| Life by God’s Word”. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday – 8am-9am, RD Mize Campus – Fellowship Hall .Starts Saturday, May 13th..
Scholarships are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).
Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).
OPPORTUNITY: The Timothy Lutheran School Board has openings for this upcoming school year. If you have an interest in serving our school in this capacity, please reach out to Christy Yager at 816.820.4730 or Christy.yager@edwardjones.com to talk about the process, qualifications and expectations.
Experience Israel: Imagine Tour & Travel in November 2024? Timothy member Janna Huddleston, serving as a Timothy contact person for this trip, is eager to share about this trip of a lifetime! Contact her at jhuddl1@comcast.net with questions and details. Check out Imagine Tour & Travel at https://ittworld.com . The host for this tour is Pastor Dennis Heiden from Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN
Food Donations during April will be delivered to Hillcrest. Cereal, pasta, Hamburger Helper, jello, pudding, cake mix, and pancake mix are always appreciated.. May food donations will go to El Buen. The need for food continues to be great. Thank you, Timothy, for continuing to be generous.
GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is May12th. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study NEW BOOKJoshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
Do You Have A Story To Share? If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to Diane Mayfield (click on either) or Doug Fleck
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.
As We Gather for Worship This Weekend:
Walking with Jesus
One of the most amazing stories to come out of Easter is the story of two disciples walking with Jesus, without realizing it, on the road to Emmaus. While we may be tempted to wonder what Jesus had to say about the Old Testament, it’s more important to realize that we are often in the same position as those two disciples. We travel a road and are often not aware that Jesus journeys with us. May He open our eyes to see His presence with us every day!
What We Think About Matters
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9
It’s easy to get bogged down by the pressures or sorrows of daily life. To think about what is discouraging and disappointing fixating on what is painful, frustrating or half true.
God knows that in a broken world it’s easy to think about the brokenness; in a sinful world it’s easy call out the sin, or give into it. But sin and brokenness are not the end of the story! This is why Scripture is clear that what we think about matters.
God has our best interest at heart. So He invites us to dwell on what is pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. He invites us to rest in His peace. Enjoy peace today.
Live Well Community Fair
Saturday, May 6, 2023
10am-2pm
RD Mize Campus
FREE event provides resources to enhance physical, spiritual, and mental wellness from more than 30 organizations plus free vision screening, mas-sages, ballroom dancing by Midwest Dance, photo opportunities with members of the 501st & Rebel Legion Star Wars Costume Clubs and fun activities for the children!
Featured Presenters:
The Pierson Project: A Mother’s Fight to Change the Story
10:15 am & 1:15 pm
Wichita State University Associate Professor
“Mindfulness-Based Skills for Mental Wellbeing”
10:30 am & 1:00 pm
Crisis Intervention Trained Officers (Blue Springs Police Dept)
“De-escalation: Individuals in Crisis and How to Respond”
11:15am
National Alliance on Mental Illness “A Magician Tells His Story”
12:15 pm
Additional Participating Organizations:
Adam’s Army Blood Drive
Al Anon
Archwell Health
Beacon of Hope Hospice
Blue Springs School District
Care Patrol of KCMO
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
CenterWell Senior Primary Care
CJ Cares, Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
Timothy’s sanctuary and Prayer Room at RD Mize will be open from 8:30am-4:30pm on May 4 for quiet prayer and reflection time. In addition, the Blue Springs Ministerial Alliance has teamed with the City of Blue Springs to host an event on May 4 from noon-1pm at Blue Springs City Hall, 903 W. Main. All churches in the Blue Springs and surrounding area are invited and encouraged to attend and pray together for our neighborhoods and nation. Prayer guide brochures will be available.
Academic Scholarships
Timothy families with students in grades 1-11 are encouraged to check out Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s webpage to determine if your children qualify for one of the academic scholarships below. All applications are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).
Theodore V Schubkegel Scholarship: Established in honer of Pastor Ted Schubkegel who served Timothy from 1998 until his death in 2014.Applicants must be Timothy members in grades 2-8.
Rosemary Thompson Scholarship: Established in honor of RoseMary Thompson. Applicants must be in grades 2-8.
Betty Wilson Scholarship: A living memorial to Betty Wilson. Applicants must be students in grades 9-12 planning to or attending a Lutheran High School.
William Gerike Scholarship: Established in honor of Pastor Gerike who served Timothy from its beginning in 1962 until his death on January 1, 1981. Applicants must be college students preparing for full-time Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod church work as Pastor, Teacher, Director of Childhood Education or School Administrator. The priority is Timothy members, then Shepherd of the Valley-Oak Grove, then sister MO Synod congregations, then other Lutheran congregations.
Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).
Agape Pamoja Thanks Timothy
Thank you and the rest of the Timothy Lutheran volunteers for serving alongside us and for your generosity in providing snacks & cookies! We hope you all had as much fun as we did. This event is one our students look forward to each month – we appreciate teams like your for helping to make it happen.
We look forward to serving alongside you again!
Sincerely,
Lindsay Gieseke
Men’s Bible Study
The book of 1 Peter | Life by God’s Word
Wouldn’t it be great to be free of trouble? That’s what we sometimes think. But 1 Peter shows us that difficulties and hardships don’t have to wear us down. In fact, this letter teaches us that God can use difficulties to strengthen us. Knowing this can bring hope and reassurance that eternal life is God’s ultimate purpose. Read 1 Peter to discover how faith, refined by suffering, can help us see the Lord more clearly. This is valuable advice for holding firm in difficult times.
Peter, the apostle, saw that increasing hardship and persecution had caused some Christians to wonder if God had abandoned them. He wrote to encourage these believers, offering them hope and meaning in the midst of their suffering. Come and experience life by God’s Word.
Visit www.TimothyLutheran.com/JourneyMen for more information. Open to all guys 16 and older. Led by Pastor Rod Lindemann. Men’s Bible Study
2nd and 4th Saturday – 8am-9am
RD Mize Campus – Fellowship Hall
Starts Saturday, May 13th
Immersive Prayer Journey Rescheduled
The GROW Commission has rescheduled Timothy’s Immersive Prayer Journey for Saturday, May 13, from 10am-4pm at the RD Mize Campus.
Through a path of nine self-guided stations of the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, you will engage in prayer and reflection, Scripture readings, and simple activities, all intended to deepen your connection with our Savior, so make plans to come experience the prayer Jesus Himself taught us to pray.
The prayer journey will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete, but the pace is up to you. Couples and families with small children are welcome to take the journey together, if desired. Sign-ups are necessary for people to move smoothly through the journey. We are excited about the impact this will have on our lives.
Please go to this “PRAYER LINK” or church app (Events) to sign up for one slot per family. If there are more than three in the group, please sign up for an additional slot. Thank you! And please keep this experience in your prayers!
Lenten Dinners Support Timothy Ministries
Resuming the Lenten Dinners on Wednesday evenings was successful this year! Thanks to various ministries for preparing the meals and to the congregation for supporting them with free-will offerings as they enjoyed the food and fellowship. Below is a summary of the generosity shown for each ministry’s intended proceeds:
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22—LWML (Ham Dinner); 10% to mites and 90% ($1,466.37) to Timothy’s Church Worker Professional Development
March 1—2023 Summer Youth Mission Trip-Praying Pelicans (Lasagna); $650.94
March 8—School Ministry (Pizza); $537.00 for TLS Scholarship Fund
March 22—Festival Committee (Sloppy Joe’s); $675.00 for RD Mize elevator repair
March 29—TLS 7th & 8th Grade Class Trip (Spaghetti & Meat Sauce); $721.00
Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary
All Timothy women are invited to the next LUMAA meeting on May 17th to enjoy fellowship and an opportunity to help with hands-on projects. It will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home in Belton, MO. Registration begins at 9am; opening service is at 9:30am. Donations of medium-sized, adult hygiene items may be placed in LUMAA plastic bins at both campuses between now and May 14th. Contact Lois Domsch (lois@domsch.com) with questions and for your lunch reservations by May 10th.
Next Generation Update
On Friday, April 12th, Gary Flandermeyer picked up the approved construction permit from the City of Blue Springs for the second trailer at Wyatt. The unit will be delivered the first week of June.
Thanks to Joe and Sandy Sauter for furnishing their time, talents, and treasures to refurbish some landscaping east of the Wyatt Campus entrance! Your efforts have enhanced the area, as shown by the “before” and “after” photos below. Timothy appreciates your willingness to serve in this project. To God Be the Glory!
JourneyMen Pickelball
All skill levels are invited to JourneyMen’s first Pickleball event – beginners welcome too! Join us Thursday, May 11, 6-8pm, at the Grain Valley Community Center for an evening of fellowship, pickleball, and a short devotion. Don’t have a paddle? That’s OK, we have some to share. Our first event is FREE. All guys 16 and older are invited! Feel free to invite a friend. Visit the JourneyMen webpage for additional information www.TimothyLutheran.com/journeymen.
Experience Israel
Walking where Jesus walked . . . Are you interested in a trip to Israel with Imagine Tour & Travel in November 2024? Timothy member Janna Huddleston, serving as a Timothy contact person for this trip, is eager to share about this trip of a lifetime! Contact her at juddl1@comcast.net with questions and details. Check out Imagine Tour & Travel at https://ittworld.com
The host for this tour is Pastor Dennis Heiden from Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN. “The trip highlight for us is not only ‘walking where Jesus walked’ but also developing friendships along the way.” Janna traveled with Imagine Tour & Travel, with Pastor Heiden as host, to the Alps and then the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, in September 2022, reporting that she has developed wonderful, long-lasting friendships and looks forward to developing more relationships from this trip as well. Contact her now for all the details!
Worship Attendance April 9: RD Mize 195, Wyatt 165
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $ 13,553.79 vs. Budgeted $28,868 Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $ 70.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075
April 30th Communion will only be at Wyatt Rd.
1st Quarter Contributions statements were emailed this week. Please check for accuracy. Contact Financial Coordinator Chris Krenz (816.228.5300 ext. 8013).with questions.
Volunteers Needed Can you offer some time on Sat., May 6th, to be a Timothy Ambassador for the annual Live Well Community Fair at RD Mize. Tasks include sharing the love of Jesus by greeting the public, escorting vendors/organizations to their table in the Family Life Center, directing visitors to various areas inside the building (lower floor only) and outside the building (food trucks & emergency vehicles), answering questions, helping with set-up or clean-up, etc. The event is from 10am-2pm. Available shifts include 9-11am, 10-noon, 11am-1pm, 1-3pm. Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) if you can help. Your help is greatly appreciated! Thank you very much!
Coffee Fundraiser: April 23rd. Come try coffee from Giving Bean Company in the Narthex at RD Mize, and 4G area Wyatt Rd. PTL will be there to take your orders. Cost is $16 per bag.
LWML MO District KC South Zone Spring Rally tomorrow, Apr. 22, Calvary Lutheran, 7500 Oak, KCMO. Theme: “Mite y Medicine.” Program: Mission trip to Tanzania by Jane Mayden & Robin Egggerman. Gifts from the Heart: monetary donations for the Mercy Medical Care for Tanzania Program. Registration 9am; opening 9:30am; $5 includes lunch. RSVP: Rita Bryant (913.488.2855 or mbryant5@kc.rr.com TODAY.
LADIES, LWML Fun Event: Sunday, May 7, 2 – 4 PM, Fellowship Hall, for ladies of Timothy and Friends. Come spend a couple pleasant hours with us for fellowship, refreshments, and a Colonial Gardens speaker about growing vegetables, all planned by LWML. There will be a very short meeting. No reservations required. For more info, contact Chairman Susan Ready, 816-229-7688.
OPPORTUNITY: The Timothy Lutheran School Board has openings for this upcoming school year. If you have an interest in serving our school in this capacity, please reach out to Christy Yager at 816.820.4730 or Christy.yager@edwardjones.com to talk about the process, qualifications and expectations.
Food Donations during April will be delivered to Hillcrest. Cereal, pasta, Hamburger Helper, jello, pudding, cake mix, and pancake mix are always appreciated.. The need for food continues to be great. Thank you, Timothy, for continuing to be generous.
GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is May12th. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.
Baby Steps Ministry: Timothy’s LWML Elizabeth Circle organizes the Baby STEPs ministry which supports and celebrates the new life with which God blesses our Timothy families. Volunteers offer personal contact through phone calls, cards, and prayers. If you would like to be a Baby Steps recipient or volunteer, please contact Kaye Gray at 816.585.6530 or kgray1024@yahoo.com.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study NEW BOOKJoshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
Do You Have A Story To Share? If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to Diane Mayfield (click on either) or Doug Fleck
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.
As We Gather for Worship This Weekend:
The Breath of Forgiveness
In the middle of the stories about Easter and Doubting Thomas, we have this odd little detail of Jesus breathing on His disciples and sending them out to forgive people their sins. But this is a powerful moment! It means that God’s people are given the opportunity to show and share God’s own forgiveness with others so that they, too, many know Easter joy!
Men’s Bible Study
The book of 1 Peter | Life by God’s Word
Wouldn’t it be great to be free of trouble? That’s what we sometimes think. But 1 Peter shows us that difficulties and hardships don’t have to wear us down. In fact, this letter teaches us that God can use difficulties to strengthen us. Knowing this can bring hope and reassurance that eternal life is God’s ultimate purpose. Read 1 Peter to discover how faith, refined by suffering, can help us see the Lord more clearly. This is valuable advice for holding firm in difficult times.
Peter, the apostle, saw that increasing hardship and persecution had caused some Christians to wonder if God had abandoned them. He wrote to encourage these believers, offering them hope and meaning in the midst of their suffering. Come and experience life by God’s Word.
Visit www.TimothyLutheran.com/JourneyMen for more information. Open to all guys 16 and older. Led by Pastor Rod Lindemann. Men’s Bible Study
2nd and 4th Saturday – 8am-9am
RD Mize Campus – Fellowship Hall
Starts Saturday, May 13th
Upcoming Discovery Class
The next Discovery Class will start This Sunday, April 16, 6:30-8 pm in the Fellowship Hall at RD Mize and continue through Sunday, May 21, led by Pastor John. Childcare is provided in the nursery. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online at http://www.timothylutheran.com (Click on I’m New). Contact Pastor John (click) with questions.
Youth Fun
Youth ministry had a great couple of weeks leading up to Holy Week. Approximately 100 total people attended Rink Ratz skate party on March 26th. An amazing Easter event on April 1st also saw over 100 kids attend. They had an opportunity to learn about the important days of Holy Week with fun activities, such as a servant event, and then, of course, a rowdy Easter Egg hunt. Thanks to all who helped, attended, and supported our youth!
Immersive Prayer Journey Rescheduled
The GROW Commission has rescheduled Timothy’s Immersive Prayer Journey for Saturday, May 13, from 9am-4pm at the RD Mize Campus.
Through a path of nine self-guided stations of the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, you will engage in prayer and reflection, Scripture readings, and simple activities, all intended to deepen your connection with our Savior, so make plans to come experience the prayer Jesus Himself taught us to pray.
The prayer journey will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete, but the pace is up to you. Couples and families with small children are welcome to take the journey together, if desired. Sign-ups are necessary for people to move smoothly through the journey. We are excited about the impact this will have on our lives.
Please go to this “PRAYER LINK” or church app (Events) to sign up for one slot per family. If there are more than three in the group, please sign up for an additional slot. Thank you! And please keep this experience in your prayers!
Let’s Rally Around Jesus
What is Jesus already up to in the lives of people around you? What is He up to in your own life? What good can you do in the lives and community around you?
I don’t know if you know this, but the Kingdom of God is at hand! Which means God has already begun His restoring and redeeming process in the world we live. How do I know that? Jesus Himself told us when He walked on this earth (Mark 1:15). God’s incredible kingdom and work is happening right now all around us, and God is not calling us to be salesmen to sell the gospel. Instead, He’s calling us to simply join Him with what He is already doing!
You’ve been hearing it over the past few weeks. Our focus here at Timothy is going to be walking together, learning how to JOIN JESUS ON HIS MISSION every day. We have begun this journey by diving into Pastor Greg Finke’s book Joining Jesus on His Mission. If you haven’t had a chance but would like to, we’d love for you to read this with us. You can contact Pastor Ryan for a copy or go to Amazon. But, beyond that, we are inviting you, members of Timothy, to join us on April 29th from 9-noon at Pointe of Hope Lutheran Church in Blue Springs (PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 14th). Pastor Greg Finke will be with us to encourage us and remind us that living and sharing our faith doesn’t require going to foreign countries, nor does it mean awkwardly going door to door asking people if they know Jesus. We would love for you to join your church family for this one-day, morning event as we seek being brighter lights for Christ wherever we are. Here are a few questions that have been asked with answers:
Why is it at Pointe of Hope Lutheran Church? Timothy has teamed up with other Lutheran Churches, including Pointe of Hope, St. Paul’s, Messiah, Our Redeemer, and others so that this event could make a greater impact in the Kansas City area. Collectively, the pastors decided Pointe of Hope would host at their site.
Is there nursery/childcare available? There will be staffed nursery available at Pointe of Hope for kiddos 0-3yrs old. If you need care for older children older than 3, please let us know and we can make arrangements.
Who is the event for? It is available to all Timothy Lutheran Church members and guests who would like to attend. (St. Paul’s, Pointe of Hope, Messiah, Our Redeemer, etc. members will also be invited)
What will we do at the event? We will have time to hear from Pastor Greg throughout the morning as he helps us refocus our attention on what God is already doing all around us and how we can naturally and organically be a part of that work by simply getting to know our neighbors/coworkers and caring about them with the heart of Christ. There may be some discussions at our tables as well.
Is it just 9am-noon? Yes, the event itself with Pastor Greg will be from 9am-noon. There are some OPTIONAL additional events if you choose to arrive early. Breakfast snacks starting at 8am and a brief worship service at 8:30am will be available. Again, these two portions are optional.
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart. Jeremiah 1:5
Is your family growing? Or do you know someone whose family is growing? Timothy’s LWML Elizabeth Circle organizes the Baby STEPs ministry which supports and celebrates the new life with which God blesses our Timothy families.
Volunteers offer personal contact through phone calls, cards, and prayers. The homecoming of a new infant is also celebrated with a home visit and meals provided by “meals for Moms” volunteers. Each Timothy baby receives a new pair of white booties, handmade by a volunteer, as a keepsake from the church, symbolizing being washed clean and made God’s child at baptism.
If you would like to be a Baby Steps recipient or volunteer, please contact Kaye
Gray at 816.585.6530 or kgray1024@yahoo.com.
2023 Live Well Community Fair
Plan now to attend the 5th annual Live Well Community Fair at RD Mize Campus, on Saturday, May 6th, 10am-2pm,. This free event with more than 30 community organizations provides resources to enhance physical, spiritual, and mental wellness. Be sure to check out all the giveaways from the organizations as well as freebies to local businesses. Watch for a listing of participating organizations next week.
Next Generation Update
Timothy learned this week that delivery of entire HVAC units, not just parts, are significantly delayed from all suppliers. We continue to pray for as speedy delivery as possible as well as continued operation of our existing units. Three organizations “walked through” the RD Mize Campus this week. Roland Hoffman of Hoffman Appraisals started the appraisal process on Wednesday and expects to be completed within a couple weeks. Staff and leadership continue conversations about moving forward. If you are interested in volunteering on the Site-and-Space Task Force or the Site-to-Site Task Force, please call the church office. Thank you!
Worship Attendance April 9: RD Mize 467, Wyatt 348 Maundy Thursday: 276
Good Friday: 296
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $ 30,790.41 vs. Budgeted $28,868 Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $ 170.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075
Volunteers Needed Can you offer some time on Sat., May 6th, to be a Timothy Ambassador for the annual Live Well Community Fair at RD Mize. Tasks include sharing the love of Jesus by greeting the public, escorting vendors/organizations to their table in the Family Life Center, directing visitors to various areas inside the building (lower floor only) and outside the building (food trucks & emergency vehicles), answering questions, helping with set-up or clean-up, etc. The event is from 10am-2pm. Available shifts include 9-11am, 10-noon, 11am-1pm, 1-3pm. Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) if you can help. Your help is greatly appreciated! Thank you very much!
Coffee Fundraiser: April 16th & 23rd. Come try coffee from Giving Bean Company in the Family Life Center at RD Mize, and 4G area Wyatt Rd. PTL will be there to take your orders. Cost is $16 per bag.
National Day of Prayer– May 4th. RD Mize Sanctuary & Prayer Room will be available to the public.
SHINE: Join us as we gather to help Agape Pamoja share in fellowship and express the love of Jesus with students THIS Saturday, April 15th, 1 pm – 5pm, Meet at Timothy Wyatt Campus.
For more information and to register visit http://www.TimothyLutheran.com/shine
LADIES, SAVE THE DATE: Sunday afternoon, May 7.. LWML has planned a fun event. More info coming
LWML MO District KC South Zone Spring Rally NEXT Sat., Apr. 22, Calvary Lutheran, 7500 Oak, KCMO. Theme: “Mite y Medicine.” Program: Mission trip to Tanzania by Jane Mayden & Robin Egggerman. Gifts from the Heart: monetary donations for the Mercy Medical Care for Tanzania Program. Registration 9am; opening 9:30am; $5 includes lunch. RSVP: Rita Bryant (913.488.2855 or mbryant5@kc.rr.com TODAY.
Pairs & Spares Seniors Ministry meets again on Tuesday, April 18, 11:30 am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.
RD Mize Greeters Timothy’s GATHER Commission is organizing a Greeters Ministry for the RD Mize worship service. It’s easy and fun! Contact Karron Wands (bbklwands@gmail.com) or 816.616.6502 if you’re interested in learning how to get connected as a greeter.
Donations Requested Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMAA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tote in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!
OPPORTUNITY: The Timothy Lutheran School Board has openings for this upcoming school year. If you have an interest in serving our school in this capacity, please reach out to Christy Yager at 816.820.4730 or Christy.yager@edwardjones.com to talk about the process, qualifications and expectations.
Food Donations during April will be delivered to Hillcrest. Cereal, pasta, Hamburger Helper, jello, pudding, cake mix, and pancake mix are always appreciated.. The need for food continues to be great. Thank you, Timothy, for continuing to be generous.
GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is TONIGHT, APRIL 14th. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study NEW BOOKJoshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
Do You Have A Story To Share? If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to Diane Mayfield (click on either) or Doug Fleck
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.
As We Gather for Worship This Weekend:
Prayers of the Passion: No Fear
Fear seems like such an odd thing to talk about at Easter. This is supposed to be a happy occasion, filled with light and joy. But the earliest followers of Jesus felt just that: fear. Uncertainty. Doubt. While technically not a prayer, the angel the women encountered at the empty tomb called them out of their fear and uncertainty to a life of peace and faith.
REFLECT
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
I found some old photographs from a lifetime ago. In each photo, I saw my younger self. I reflected on the times I was simply filling the gap, using entertainment, relationships, and busyness looking for anything or anyone to fill the gap inside of me.
For most of life, we are trying to fill this gap. We are pressing forward. Finish school, get the job, get the guy, get the house, get the baby, get the security, get the peace, get the stuff. We think to get to the next thing we must hurry up.
One of the greatest disciplines we can do in our spiritual lives is reflect. Reflection slows us down, helps us see, and allows us to remember God. Reflection might just be one of the most undervalued disciplines in the Christian life. We fail to make the connection that our past is the pathway for us to the future. By remembering God’s faithfulness, contemplating God’s goodness, and recalling the miracles God has done in our lives, we then have the ability to trust God with today and tomorrow.
Holy Week Schedule
Maundy Thursday Service: April 6 at 6pm, RD Mize (with Holy Communion) Good Friday Service: April 7 at 6pm, Wyatt (with Holy Communion) Easter Sunday Services: April 9; 9am at RD Mize; 10am at Wyatt (normal schedule)
Upcoming Discovery Class
The next Discovery Class will start Next Sunday, April 16, 6:30-8 pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize and continue through Sunday, May 21, led by Pastor John. Childcare is provided in the nursery. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online at http://www.timothylutheran.com (Click on I’m New). Contact Pastor John (click) with questions.
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart. Jeremiah 1:5
Is your family growing? Or do you know someone whose family is growing? Timothy’s LWML Elizabeth Circle organizes the Baby STEPs ministry which supports and celebrates the new life with which God blesses our Timothy families.
Volunteers offer personal contact through phone calls, cards, and prayers. The homecoming of a new infant is also celebrated with a home visit and meals provided by “meals for Moms” volunteers. Each Timothy baby receives a new pair of white booties, handmade by a volunteer, as a keepsake from the church, symbolizing being washed clean and made God’s child at baptism.
If you would like to be a Baby Steps recipient or volunteer, please contact Kaye
gray at 816.585.6530 or kgray1024@gmail.com.
Immersive Prayer Journey Rescheduled
The GROW Commission has rescheduled Timothy’s Immersive Prayer Journey for Saturday, May 13, from 9am-4pm at the RD Mize Campus.
Through a path of nine self-guided stations of the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, you will engage in prayer and reflection, Scripture readings, and simple activities, all intended to deepen your connection with our Savior, so make plans to come experience the prayer Jesus Himself taught us to pray.
The prayer journey will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete, but the pace is up to you. Couples and families with small children are welcome to take the journey together, if desired. Sign-ups are necessary for people to move smoothly through the journey. We are excited about the impact this will have on our lives.
Please go to this “PRAYER LINK” or church app (Events) to sign up for one slot per family. If there are more than three in the group, please sign up for an additional slot. Thank you! And please keep this experience in your prayers!
Joining Jesus | He’s Calling!
So how is Jesus messing with you? What is He inviting you to notice, believe, or wrestle with? What is He inviting you to do?
The truth is Jesus is already on the loose all over the place, bringing hope, offering peace, restoring the broken. And He has invited us to JOIN Him in this life-changing work. That is what it means to be followers of Jesus. But that can feel rather intimidating and leave us wondering how.
This year our ministry focus at Timothy involves walking together as we learn how to JOIN JESUS ON HIS MISSION every day. We start this journey by diving into a book written by Pastor Greg Finke called Joining Jesus on His Mission. The leadership at Timothy has already begun, and now we are inviting you to join us. Come and meet the author! We have an incredible opportunity to spend some time with Pastor Finke on Saturday, April 29th to offer us encouragement and hope that we really can be a part of what Jesus is doing in our neighborhood and community. Together, we can make an eternal difference, and it isn’t as difficult you might think.
Timothy and other local Lutheran churches will collectively host Pastor Greg Finke at Point of Hope Lutheran Church on April 29th 9 am-noon, where we will join with our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the Kansas City area to grow in our calling to be everyday missionaries in all the places we already are. We strongly encourage you to join us! Register today at
http://www.TimothLutheran.com/joining-jesus . We can’t wait to spend this time with you and see how God will use it. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Ryan @ ryanh@timothylutheran.com
Join us for our Joining Jesus Event! Watch the video to learn more about Joining Jesus on His Mission.
SHINE – Serving our Community
Join over 10,000 other LCMS members across the state of Missouri during SHINE week as we let our light SHINE in our community. You, along with family and friends, are invited to join us as we gather to help Agape Pamoja share in fellowship and express the love of Jesus with students on Saturday, April 15th, 1 pm – 5pm, Meet at Timothy Wyatt Campus.
Camp Twende, a Bible camp for Agape students, is a highlight for K-6th graders in this Agape Pamoja program. The camp includes games, food, a Bible lesson, and much more fun. It will be held in the Agape Pamoja event center in KC. There will be loud music and highly energetic kiddos, much like Timothy VBS openings and closings. Volunteers will sit on the floor and engage with the kiddos during games and in small groups. Typically, 80+ kiddos attend this event. If you enjoy seeing kids have fun while learning about God, sign up for this event!
Timothy families with students in grades 1-11 are encouraged to check out Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s webpage to determine if your children qualify for one of the academic scholarships below. All applications are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).
Theodore V Schubkegel Scholarship: Established in honer of Pastor Ted Schubkegel who served Timothy from 1998 until his death in 2014.Applicants must be Timothy members in grades 2-8.
Rosemary Thompson Scholarship: Established in honor of RoseMary Thompson. Applicants must be in grades 2-8.
Betty Wilson Scholarship: A living memorial to Betty Wilson. Applicants must be students in grades 9-12 planning to or attending a Lutheran High School.
William Gerike Scholarship: Established in honor of Pastor Gerike who served Timothy from its beginning in 1962 until his death on January 1, 1981. Applicants must be college students preparing for full-time Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod church work as Pastor, Teacher, Director of Childhood Education or School Administrator. The priority is Timothy members, then Shepherd of the Valley-Oak Grove, then sister MO Synod congregations, then other Lutheran congregations.
Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).
LWML MO District KC South Zone Spring Rally
The spring rally will be Saturday, April 22, 2023, with the theme “Mite y Medicine” (Matthew 9:35), at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7500 Oak St, Kansas City, MO. Program: Jane Mayden & Robin Eggerman will speak about their medical mission trip to Tanzania. Gifts from the Heart: Monetary donations for the Mercy Medical Care for Tanzania Program (check payable to LWML MO District KC South Zone). Registration begins at 9am; opening devotion at 9:30am. Cost is $5 (includes lunch). RSVP to Rita Bryant at 913-488-2855 / mrbryant5@kc.rr.com by April 14th. Hope to see you there!
2023 Live Well Community Fair
Plan now to attend the 5th annual Live Well Community Fair at Timothy Lutheran Church, on Saturday, May 6th, 10am-2pm, 425 NW RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs 64014. This free event with more than 30 community organizations provides resources to enhance physical, spiritual, and mental wellness. Be sure to check out all the giveaways from the organizations as well as freebies to local businesses.
Moving Forward Update
On Monday, April 3rd, Timothy’s Executive Board learned that the need to begin replacement of the Wyatt HVAC units is now immediate. There is a split in the heat exchanger, necessitating turning off the gas for safety. Heat in the school office areas, conference room, hallway bathrooms, and classroom 1100 was affected. Until the new control module and Roof Top Unit (RTU) 6 are replaced, space heaters may be needed if any cold snaps occur yet this spring. Previous bids are being updated ($40,000 for control module, $24,500 for RTU 6). The board authorized up to $70,000 from the designated fund at Truman Heartland Community Foundation for the HVAC units to fund this part of the project. Please keep this need in your prayers. If you wish to financially support the total effort of replacing HVAC units at Wyatt, please designate your contributions as “Wyatt HVAC Unit Replacement.” Contributions can be made on Timothy’s website (Give tab) or by check payable to Timothy. Thank you very much!
The Next Generation Site-to-Site Task Force, Site & Space Planning Task Force, and Real Estate Task Forces are being tapped again for help carrying out plans started three years ago. Additional volunteers are always welcome! Please contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) if you can help.
The RD Mize Campus appraisal process will begin next week with initial discussions with the appraiser who conducted all previous Timothy appraisals and market summaries. Two organizations are interested in touring the facility soon.
Stay tuned for future updates as they are available. Thank you for your support! To God Be All the Glory!
Worship Attendance Mar 26: RD Mize 298, Wyatt 215
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $ 44,379.15 vs. Budgeted $28,868 Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $ 130.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075
TLS will be closed for Easter Break from April 6 through April 10th.
Church Office will be closed Good Friday, April 7th.
LADIES, SAVE THE DATE: Sunday afternoon, May 7.. LWML has planned a fun event. More info coming
Pairs & Spares Seniors Ministry meets again on Tuesday, April 18, 11:30 am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.
RD Mize Greeters Timothy’s GATHER Commission is organizing a Greeters Ministry for the RD Mize worship service. It’s easy and fun! Contact Karron Wands (bbklwands@gmail.com) or 816.616.6502 if you’re interested in learning how to get connected as a greeter.
Donations Requested Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMAA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tote in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!
OPPORTUNITY: The Timothy Lutheran School Board has openings for this upcoming school year. If you have an interest in serving our school in this capacity, please reach out to Christy Yager at 816.820.4730 or Christy.yager@edwardjones.com to talk about the process, qualifications and expectations.
Food Donations during April will be delivered to Hillcrest. Cereal, pasta, Hamburger Helper, jello, pudding, cake mix, and pancake mix are always appreciated.. The need for food continues to be great. Thank you, Timothy, for continuing to be generous.
GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is April 14. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study NEW BOOKJoshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
Do You Have A Story To Share? If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to Diane Mayfield (click on either) or Doug Fleck
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.
As We Gather for Worship This Weekend: Prayers of the Passion: Hosanna!
As we move into Holy Week, we see a prayer that was uttered by God’s people as Jesus rode into Jerusalem to meet His destiny. They called out to Him for help and salvation. We, too, add our voices to the cry of Hosanna! and ask Jesus to save us now as well.
God Hears Our Voice
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 There is something powerful about starting our day with our hearts and minds fixed on Jesus. Whether you wake up before the sun ascends from the horizon or when it’s high in the sky. Whether you wake up perky and cheerful or groggy and grumpy, we get to choose the first thing we will do. In Psalm 5, David declares with confidence that God hears his voice. We can have the same confidence. We can trust that whether we whisper or weep or shout or praise, God hears us. So let’s follow the psalmist’s lead today and speak to the Lord. Let’s tell God what we need and wait expectantly for Him to answer.
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday Services: April 2 (Normal services) with Communion Maundy Thursday Service: April 6 at 6pm, RD Mize (with Holy Communion) Good Friday Service: April 7 at 6pm, Wyatt (with Holy Communion) Easter Sunday Services: April 9; 9am at RD Mize; 10am at Wyatt (normal schedule)
Kids Easter Event
All Timothy kids and their parents are invited to the Kids Easter Event Tomorrow, April 1st, 2-4 pm, Wyatt Campus (indoors and outdoors). The kids and their parents will enjoy interactive stations highlighting and explaining Holy Week events, followed by an egg hunt. See you there!
Upcoming Discovery Class
The next Discovery Class will start Sunday, April 16, 6:30-8 pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize and continue through Sunday, May 21, led by Pastor John. Childcare is provided in the nursery. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online at http://www.timothylutheran.com (Click on I’m New). Contact Pastor John (click) with questions.
What this class is:
An overview of the Christian faith.
What is unique to the Lutheran teaching of faith
Preparation for church membership, if interested
What this class is not:
Verse-by-verse study of the Bible
An ending of moving forward in your faith journey
If you’re interested in a “refresher course,” this class is for you! If you know someone whom you could invite or urge to attend, please contact them today and then go online to sign up!
Attention: Coffee Connoisseurs
When worshippers come to church on April 16th & 23rd, they will be invited to stop by a table in the lobby (both campuses, plus Donut & Coffee area in FLC at RD Mize) to try various flavors of coffee from the Giving Bean Coffee Company!
The TLS Parent-Teacher League (PTL) will take orders for coffee beans, ground coffee, or pods on these two Sundays as a fundraiser for purchasing student needs, such as sports uniforms for the school’s sports teams next year. Cost is $16 per bag, and only paper order forms are available (no online ordering) with cash or checks payable to PTL (no PayPal, debit cards, etc). A total order will be placed on April 24th, with delivery back to Timothy within 1-2 weeks. Purchasers will be notified when and where to pick up their coffee following arrival. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!
Joining Jesus | He’s Calling!
So how is Jesus messing with you? What is He inviting you to notice, believe, or wrestle with? What is He inviting you to do?
The truth is Jesus is already on the loose all over the place, bringing hope, offering peace, restoring the broken. And He has invited us to JOIN Him in this life-changing work. That is what it means to be followers of Jesus. But that can feel rather intimidating and leave us wondering how.
This year our ministry focus at Timothy involves walking together as we learn how to JOIN JESUS ON HIS MISSION every day. We start this journey by diving into a book written by Pastor Greg Finke called Joining Jesus on His Mission. The leadership at Timothy has already begun, and now we are inviting you to join us. Come and meet the author! We have an incredible opportunity to spend some time with Pastor Finke on Saturday, April 29th to offer us encouragement and hope that we really can be a part of what Jesus is doing in our neighborhood and community. Together, we can make an eternal difference, and it isn’t as difficult you might think.
Timothy and other local Lutheran churches will collectively host Pastor Greg Finke at Point of Hope Lutheran Church on April 29th 9 am-noon, where we will join with our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the Kansas City area to grow in our calling to be everyday missionaries in all the places we already are. We strongly encourage you to join us! Register today at
http://www.TimothLutheran.com/joining-jesus . We can’t wait to spend this time with you and see how God will use it. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Ryan @ ryanh@timothylutheran.com
Join us for our Joining Jesus Event! Watch the video to learn more about Joining Jesus on His Mission.
SHINE – Serving our Community
Join over 10,000 other LCMS members across the state of Missouri during SHINE week as we let our light SHINE in our community. You, along with family and friends, are invited to join us as we gather to help Agape Pamoja share in fellowship and express the love of Jesus with students on Saturday, April 15th, 1 pm – 5pm, Meet at Timothy Wyatt Campus.
Camp Twende, a Bible camp for Agape students, is a highlight for K-6th graders in this Agape Pamoja program. The camp includes games, food, a Bible lesson, and much more fun. It will be held in the Agape Pamoja event center in KC. There will be loud music and highly energetic kiddos, much like Timothy VBS openings and closings. Volunteers will sit on the floor and engage with the kiddos during games and in small groups. Typically, 80+ kiddos attend this event. If you enjoy seeing kids have fun while learning about God, sign up for this event!
Special Voters’ Assembly Meeting Summary March 26, 2023
The Special Voters’ Assembly was attended by 178 voting members of Timothy, with 176 casting ballots on each of the four motions. After extensive discussion about each of the motions, the voting results are as follows:
Motion #1: The Executive Board moves to place the RD Mize Campus on the market.
Yes = 140; No = 34; Abstain = 2 79.5% approval
Motion #2: The Executive Board moves to authorize the Executive Board to determine fair market value for RD Mize Campus and accept an offer that equals or exceeds fair market value.
Yes = 122; No = 48; Abstain = 6 69.3% approval
Motion #3: The Executive Board moves to authorize the Executive Board to determine fair market value for Highway 7 frontage property and accept an offer that equals or exceeds fair market value.
Yes = 141; No = 32; Abstain = 3 80.1% approval
Motion #4: The Executive Board moves to approve financing options to repair or replace Wyatt HVAC units, if contributions do not cover the cost.
a. Obtain a Line of Credit from LCEF in the amount of $200,000.
b. Obtain a Church Improvement Loan from LCEF in the amount of $45,000.
Yes = 148; No = 25; Abstain = 3 84.0% approval
The congregation is welcome to view the meeting (8 recorded videos) as they are now posted on church website. Visit www.timothylutheran.com. Click on Church, then Next Generation, and scroll down to “Voters’ Meeting March 26” at bottom right.
The Executive Board thanks Timothy for its input and participation in these important decisions. Questions and discussions do not stop now; in fact, they are only just beginning. Leadership wants to follow up with all our brothers and sisters but especially those who may still be uneasy about the vote results. We do desire to have a sense of unity among all our church family even if we don’t always agree on decisions or directions. We also care for those who feel their voice may not be heard or that their concerns have been ignored. While we will move forward on the decisions made at the meeting Sunday, we also want to hear questions about the process that concern you. And we are also open to hearing about what you think may help support and offer encouragement to members who may still be uneasy about all of this. If you would like to share, please go to www.timothylutheran.com, click on Church, and then Next Generation to complete the Q & A opportunity still on the website. We will try to reply promptly, but please be patient. We look forward to seeing what God will do in and through us as His church as we continue to love Him and love each other.
Academic Scholarships
Timothy families with students in grades 1-11 are encouraged to check out Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s webpage to determine if your children qualify for one of the academic scholarships below. All applications are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).
Theodore V Schubkegel Scholarship: Established in honer of Pastor Ted Schubkegel who served Timothy from 1998 until his death in 2014.Applicants must be Timothy members in grades 2-8.
Rosemary Thompson Scholarship: Established in honor of RoseMary Thompson. Applicants must be in grades 2-8.
Betty Wilson Scholarship: A living memorial to Betty Wilson. Applicants must be students in grades 9-12 planning to or attending a Lutheran High School.
William Gerike Scholarship: Established in honor of Pastor Gerike who served Timothy from its beginning in 1962 until his death on January 1, 1981. Applicants must be college students preparing for full-time Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod church work as Pastor, Teacher, Director of Childhood Education or School Administrator. The priority is Timothy members, then Shepherd of the Valley-Oak Grove, then sister MO Synod congregations, then other Lutheran congregations.
Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).
LWML MO District KC South Zone Spring Rally
The spring rally will be Saturday, April 22, 2023, with the theme “Mite y Medicine” (Matthew9:35), at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7500 Oak St, Kansas City, MO. Program: Jane Mayden & Robin Eggerman will speak about their medical mission trip to Tanzania. Gifts from the Heart: Monetary donations for the Mercy Medical Care for Tanzania Program (check payable to LWML MO District KC South Zone). Registration begins at 9am; opening devotion at 9:30am. Cost is $5 (includes lunch). RSVP to Rita Bryant at 913-488-2855 / mrbryant5@kc.rr.com by April 14th. Hope to see you there!
2023 Live Well Community Fair
Plan now to attend the 5th annual Live Well Community Fair at Timothy Lutheran Church, on Saturday, May 6th, 10am-2pm, 425 NW RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs 64014. This free event with more than 30 community organizations provides resources to enhance physical, spiritual, and mental wellness. Be sure to check out all the giveaways from the organizations as well as freebies to local businesses.
A special emphasis this year will highlight mental wellbeing for the entire family, including how to use mindfulness as a tool for mental wellbeing. A magician will use his talents to share his testimony about regaining mental wellness.
Visitors will be greeted by the 501st & Rebel Star Wars Costume Club and Paws & Pals therapy dogs. Other activities will also be available, such as a blanket-tying service project; ballroom and line dancing by Midwest Dance; hands-only CPR training; and tours of a fire engine, patrol car, and ambulance.
Then, be sure to stop by the Jadabay’s Tasty Kitchen Food Truck for homemade meals and KC Whip & Co. for delicious desserts. Contact Timothy’s church office (816.228.5300) for further information.
Featured Presenters:
Comprehensive Mental Health (CMH)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) by Blue Springs Police Department
Mindfulness—Dr. Mahsa Maghsoudi and Dr. Claire Gregory from Wichita State University
Worship Attendance Mar 26: RD Mize 181, Wyatt 245
March 29 Lenten 90
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $ 19,175.00 vs. Budgeted $28,868 Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $ 1,120.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075
“Thank you, Timothy, for your cards, prayers and kindness shown to Linda and me during her lymphoma cancer fight and passing. It was very much appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We will have a Celebration of Life service on April 15th at Timothy. Yours in Christ, Willis Staller”
“Thank you for all the prayers, cards, and well wishes. Please continue to pray that I improve every day.” Jacque Moberly
TLS will be closed for Easter Break from April 6 through April 10th.
Church office will be closed April 7th.
LADIES, SAVE THE DATE: Sunday afternoon, May 7.. LWML has planned a fun event. More info coming
RD Mize Greeters Timothy’s GATHER Commission is organizing a Greeters Ministry for the RD Mize worship service. It’s easy and fun! Contact Karron Wands (bbklwands@gmail.com) or 816.616.6502 if you’re interested in learning how to get connected as a greeter.
Food Donations collected during April are for Hillcrest. Cereal, pasta, Hamburger Helper, jello, pudding, cake mix, and pancake mix are always appreciated.. The need for food continues to be great. Thank you Timothy congregation for continuing to be generous.
GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is April 14. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study NEW BOOKJoshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
Do You Have A Story To Share? If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to Diane Mayfield (click on either) or Doug Fleck
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.
As We Gather for Worship This Weekend: Keep Watching
Today we stand alongside Ezekiel and take a look at a downright depressing view. A valley of dusty, dry, and dormant bones. It’s the kind of thing we can’t bear to watch or we don’t want to see. Yet God meets us in the valley and wants us to keep watching. Why? Because He isn’t done yet!
God Loves to Help
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.James 1:5
These might be some of the most relief-giving words in the Bible. “If we don’t know what we’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help.” So often in life we don’t know what we’re doing! We don’t know what we’re doing with our career, with parenting a difficult child, with the church ministries and how to move forward. What Scripture is assuring us is that it’s okay not to know! Because God is here to help.
As you move through your day, if you’re lacking wisdom today, ask God for what you need! He is so kind, generous, and faithful to give it.
Calling All Men!!
Get Up! Get Ready! Get Pumped!
Journey Men 2023 Kickoff Breakfast
All Timothy men and their friends are invited to a free pancake breakfast TOMORROW, SATURDAY, March 25th, from 8-9 am at the Wyatt Campus hosted by Timothy’s JourneyMen ministry.
Why? Because it is important for men to learn how to spiritually lead within their families, at work, and among their friends and acquaintances. Come for faith, food, and fellowship! Contact Bob Downs (bdowns88@yahoo.com) with questions.
Lenten & Holy Week Schedule
Wednesday Lenten Service:
March 29 5:30pm RD Mize
Lenten Dinner
March 29: TLS 7th/8th Spring Class Trip (Spaghetti & Meat Sauce) 5-7 pm Please make all checks payable to Timothy Lutheran Church with name of fundraiser on the Memo line.
Maundy Thursday Service: April 6 at 6pm, RD Mize (with Holy Communion) Good Friday Service: April 7 at 6pm, Wyatt (with Holy Communion) Easter Sunday Services: April 9; 9am at RD Mize; 10am at Wyatt (normal schedule)
Kids Easter Event
All Timothy kids and their parents are invited to the Kids Easter Event on Saturday, April 1st, 2-4 pm, Wyatt Campus (indoors and outdoors). The kids and their parents will enjoy interactive stations highlighting and explaining Holy Week events, followed by an egg hunt. Mark your calendars & see you there!
Adopt a Timothy Missionary
Check out the display at either campus to support Timothy’s senior high going to Tulsa,, OK, in June for a mission trip. Any amount of support is greatly appreciated. Envelopes can be placed in offering plate, given to Pastor Ryan, or submitted on Timothy’s website (click on Give tab, then Fund, then Youth Mission Trip).
Upcoming Discovery Class
The next Discovery Class will start Sunday, April 16, 6:30-8 pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize and continue through Sunday, May 21, led by Pastor John. Childcare is provided in the nursery. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online at http://www.timothylutheran.com (Click on I’m New). Contact Pastor John (click) with questions.
What this class is:
An overview of the Christian faith.
What is unique to the Lutheran teaching of faith
Preparation for church membership, if interested
What this class is not:
Verse-by-verse study of the Bible
An ending of moving forward in your faith journey
If you’re interested in a “refresher course,” this class is for you! If you know someone whom you could invite or urge to attend, please contact them today and then go online to sign up!
Attention: Coffee Connoisseurs
When worshippers come to church on April 16th & 23rd, they will be invited to stop by a table in the lobby (both campuses, plus Donut & Coffee area in FLC at RD Mize) to try various flavors of coffee from the Giving Bean Coffee Company!
The TLS Parent-Teacher League (PTL) will take orders for coffee beans, ground coffee, or pods on these two Sundays as a fundraiser for purchasing student needs, such as sports uniforms for the school’s sports team next year. Cost is $16 per bag, and only paper order forms are available (no online ordering) with cash or checks payable to PTL (no PayPal, debit cards, etc). A total order will be placed on April 24th, with delivery back to Timothy within 1-2 weeks. Purchasers will be notified when and where to pick up their coffee following arrival. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!
Joining Jesus | He’s Calling!
So how is Jesus messing with you? What is He inviting you to notice, believe, or wrestle with? What is He inviting you to do?
The truth is Jesus is already on the loose all over the place, bringing hope, offering peace, restoring the broken. And He has invited us to JOIN Him in this life-changing work. That is what it means to be followers of Jesus. But that can feel rather intimidating and leave us wondering how.
This year our ministry focus at Timothy involves walking together as we learn how to JOIN JESUS ON HIS MISSION every day. We start this journey by diving into a book written by Pastor Greg Finke called Joining Jesus on His Mission. The leadership at Timothy has already begun, and now we are inviting you to join us. Come and meet the author! We have an incredible opportunity to spend some time with Pastor Finke on Saturday, April 29th to offer us encouragement and hope that we really can be a part of what Jesus is doing in our neighborhood and community. Together, we can make an eternal difference, and it isn’t as difficult you might think.
Timothy and other local Lutheran churches will collectively host Pastor Greg Finke at Point of Hope Lutheran Church on April 29th 9 am-noon, where we will join with our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the Kansas City area to grow in our calling to be everyday missionaries in all the places we already are. We strongly encourage you to join us! Register today at
http://www.TimothLutheran.com/joining-jesus . We can’t wait to spend this time with you and see how God will use it. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Ryan @ ryanh@timothylutheran.com
Join us for our Joining Jesus Event! Watch the video to learn more about Joining Jesus on His Mission.
SHINE – Serving our Community
Join over 10,000 other LCMS members across the state of Missouri during SHINE week as we let our light SHINE in our community. You, along with family and friends, are invited to join us as we gather to help Agape Pamoja share in fellowship and express the love of Jesus with students on Saturday, April 15th, 1 pm – 5pm, Meet at Timothy Wyatt Campus.
Camp Twende, a Bible camp for Agape students, is a highlight for K-6th graders in this Agape Pamoja program. The camp includes games, food, a Bible lesson, and much more fun. It will be held in the Agape Pamoja event center in KC. There will be loud music and highly energetic kiddos, much like Timothy VBS openings and closings. Volunteers will sit on the floor and engage with the kiddos during games and in small groups. Typically, 80+ kiddos attend this event. If you enjoy seeing kids have fun while learning about God, sign up for this event!
THIS SUNDAY, March 26th, is the Special Voters’ Meeting at Wyatt Auditorium, immediately following the 10 am worship service. The meeting will be recorded and then uploaded on Timothy’s website on Monday, March 27. Voting will occur by written ballot with results shared before adjournment. Motions are as follows:
Meeting Motions
Approval to place RD Mize Campus on the market.
Approval for Executive Board authority to determine the fair market value for the RD Mize Campus and authority to accept such an offer that equals or exceeds fair market value.
Approval for Executive Board authority to determine fair market value for Highway 7 frontage property and authority to accept such an offer that equals or exceeds fair market value.
Approval of financing options for Wyatt HVAC units repair or replacement if member contributions do not cover the cost.
1. Obtaining a Line of Credit from LCEF in the amount of $200,000.
2. Obtaining a church Improvement Loan in the amount of $45,000.
When voters arrive for the meeting an/or exit the auditorium at conclusion of the 10 am service, they will register their attendance at the sign-in tables, receive an agenda & ballot, and proceed to the auditorium. At the conclusion of the discussion regarding the motions, voters will mark their ballots and give to meeting helpers(Executive Board, Elders, at-large members). If someone does not have a ballot when voting begins, he/she must exit and sign the attendance register before receiving a ballot. Ballots will not be distributed in the auditorium. Congregational Secretary Charlie Johnson will announce number of registered voters in attendance. Two teams of Elders, Executive Board members, and at-large members will count the ballots and report final vote totals to Congregational President Diane Mayfield. Total number of votes should not exceed total number of registered voters in attendance. Voting process information will be posted at sign-in tables in lobby and be written on reverse side of agenda.
Recent questions/comments:
1. A huge complex of apartments is being built within two blocks of Timothy’s north site, across from St. Mary’s Medical Center. Hundreds of new residents are within walking distance. Is it possible that God called us to actively minister to this “harvest field”? Why not keep the north site for a few more years to explore this ministry opportunity? Response: It is very exciting that new housing seems active again, especially in neighborhoods near churches. Timothy was recently approached by a developer building houses just south of Wyatt Road about partnering with new residents in that area as well.
2. I am all for the school but not for selling RD Mize church. Look into finances of school pay for itself. Are scholarships given to member or future member of just anybody? Church attendance should be demanded. Response: Timothy Lutheran School, an outreach ministry supported by the church, is meant to bring children closer to Christ. Families not regularly attending any church are prime examples of this outreach. If church attendance is mandated, we miss an opportunity for a child/family who currently does not know Christ. Scholarships to attend Timothy are offered to any family showing a financial need. Timothy does not require attendance on Sunday nor a specific tithe to receive the member tuition rate or tuition assistance. Scholarships make it possible for everyone to attend a Christian school not just those blessed with finances to pay the higher tuition associated with attending a private school. The TLS Scholarship Fund is funded through the annual auction, other fundraisers, and personal contributions. Over the past six years, school leadership has made great strides toward self-sufficiency because the past tuition discounts are no longer applicable. The church budget receives full tuition for every student, either through personal payments or scholarship funds.
3. The sale of the building at RD Mize will be a huge change for the congregation of Timothy Lutheran Church. When will we hear personal thoughts of pastors/executive board in our church services? Response: The responses to the questions submitted by the congregation are the consensus of the Executive Board. As one person on the Executive Board, my (Diane Mayfield) personal thoughts follow. “There is no doubt that I love the RD Mize Campus, my “brick-and-mortar” church home for over 60 years. It is a place in which many memories will forever be special to my entire family. However, it is important for me to remember that the people of Timothy Lutheran Church are my “church”, not a brick-and-mortar building. Yes, it houses a beautiful sanctuary for worship and spacious rooms/areas for periodic events/programs, but the ECC restructure and move to Wyatt greatly impacted daily activity at RD Mize Campus. It will not be easy to consolidate Timothy’s two campuses to one, but I long for Timothy Church to worship under one roof again. While I gravitate toward a traditional/blended worship style, when that is offered at Wyatt and I can hear the Word of God and receive the sacraments with my Timothy family in one place as the body of Christ, I will rejoice and pray that Timothy’s church family will flourish.”
4. Although not as large as 20 years ago, our church membership is in the hundreds. It is likely that some families will not be able to make the meeting on March 26 because of their jobs, family obligations or sickness. In fact, in church today (March 19), I heard the family beside me say exactly that. What is the process for those families to vote on this important issue? Are we offering mail-in or online voting, or something else? Response: Until the church bylaws are amended to allow for absentee and/or online voting, in-person voting at the scheduled Voters’ Meetings is the only option.
TLS Academic Scholarships
Timothy families with students in grades 1-11 are encouraged to check out Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s webpage to determine if your children qualify for one of the academic scholarships below. All applications are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).
Theodore V Schubkegel Scholarship: Established in honer of Pastor Ted Schubkegel who served Timothy from 1998 until his death in 2014.Applicants must be Timothy members in grades 2-8.
Rosemary Thompson Scholarship: Established in honor of RoseMary Thompson. Applicants must be in grades 2-8.
Betty Wilson Scholarship: A living memorial to Betty Wilson. Applicants must be students in grades 9-12 planning to or attending a Lutheran High School.
Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).
Worship Attendance Mar 12: RD Mize 179, Wyatt 164
March 15 Lenten 88
Weekly General Contributions: Actual $24,469.09 vs. Budgeted $28,868 Weekly First Fruits Contributions: Actual $1,195.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075
Youth Mission Trip: Pick up ribsTHISSunday, March 26th. 10 am – 1 pm at the FLC kitchen at the east entrance of the RD Mize Campus. Thanks for your support!
Church & School Children’s Skate Party THIS Sun., Mar. 26, 4:30-6:30pm, Rink Ratz, Blue Springs; $5.00 per skater, includes snacks.
RD Mize Greeters Timothy’s GATHER Commission is organizing a Greeters Ministry for the
RD Mize worship service. It’s easy and fun! Contact Karron Wands (bbklwands@gmail.com) or 816.616.6502 if you’re interested in learning how to get connected as a greeter.
Food Donations inMarchwill be delivered to Blue Springs CSL Donations for April will be delivered to Hillcrest. Thank you for your ongoing support!
GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize
Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is April 14. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.
Thrivent Choice Dollars If you own a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans account, March 31st is the deadline to designate these dollars. Please consider choosing Timothy Church or School. Thank you!
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell
Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study NEW BOOKJoshua Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men
Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book
Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1st & 3rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray
Do You Have A Story To Share? If you have an article or celebration you would like to share with the members of Timothy, please submit it to Diane Mayfield (click on either) or Doug Fleck
Please keep your submission between 200-250 words.