March 21, 2025

A Greater Rest

Current Sermon Series

Lent at Timothy

Contributions

Staff Highlight Gary Williams

Bible Studies

New Bible Study

TLS Student - Special Recognition

Youth Fellowship Worship Night

St. Paul SOS Rummage Sale

Timothy Lutheran School Presents: “The Gospel Show”

Installation Service - Rev. Matthew Peoples

LWML Spring Rally

Ladies, Are You Ready for a Game Night?

Shine Event Donations Needed

Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt

Now Hiring: IT Support and AV Coordinator

Do You Have a Story To Share?

A Greater Rest

Whether sleeping in, taking a vacation, or starting a new hobby, rest is good for our minds and bodies.  But in the climate we live in, it seems we are always chasing it and rarely catching it. The Lord is well aware of this and wired rest into creation. But the issue is that we miss it, and we settle for something far less. So, join us as we “strive” to enter the Lord’s rest.

Current Sermon Series

Who is the greatest? It’s a debate in sports circles, artist circles, fashion circles, and beyond. Even within the Scriptures, these debates are found: is Moses the greatest or is Abraham, is the law the greatest, or is grace even greater? On Sundays through May 11th, we will walk together through the book of Hebrews in a series called “Greater is He.” This book is a letter written to the church in Israel as they struggled to grasp the fullness of God’s victory in Christ. Chapter after chapter, we will see that Jesus is indeed greater than all things, all people, all promises. So join us by reading, worshiping, and being grounded in this eternal truth. Indeed, “Greater is He!”

Join us on Wednesdays

during Lent!

You are invited to join us in the Auditorium for Dining with Jesus, meals (6-6:30 pm) followed by worship (6:30-7:00 pm).

Why around a table? Because that’s where our Lord often did some of His most important ministry. As a matter of fact, throughout the Scriptures, we see meals as a beautiful place where God does some amazing stuff. This year we will spend our worship/study time exploring the sacrificial system of the Old Testament as found in Leviticus 1-6. Yes, we are serious, and while we won’t be bringing animals to be slaughtered, you will be interactively involved in the series in some simple ways. Intrigued? Good! I’m pretty sure you won’t want to miss it as we dine together, grow together, and set our eyes on the greatest sacrifice, our Lord and Savior’s death.  This series will carry us through and be our reflection on Good Friday. Join us!

• Mar. 26th, 6 pm: Provided by GATHER Commission (menu: pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, juice, & water); freewill offering to support confirmation supplies

  
  

• Apr. 2nd, 6 pm: Provided by NYG parent group, (menu: taco bar); a freewill offering will support high schoolers attending NYG in July.

  
  

• Apr. 9th, 6 pm: Provided by Adult Senior Ministry, (Menu: Pizzas, including gluten-free options and dessert; free will offering 50% to VBS and 50% to Adult Ministry.

Staff highlight Gary Williams

Meet Gary Williams, our dedicated Facility Manager at Timothy Lutheran! For nearly 4.5 years, Gary has faithfully ensured our campus is well-maintained, safe, and welcoming. But his connection to Timothy goes back much further - he’s been a longtime member of our church family, actively serving in ministry with a heart for others.

Beyond his facility management role, Gary is also part of our Next Generation Committee, helping shape the further of our ministry. One of his favorite parts of the day is lunchtime with the kids! Whether handing out napkins or simply hearing a cheerful “Mr. Gary!” in the hallway, those little moments bring him joy and remind him why he loves serving here.

We are genuinely grateful for Gary’s hard work, kind spirit, and servant’s heart. Be sure to give him a big “thank you” next time you see him around!

Bible Studies

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study: “Witnessing for Jesus”, 9:00-10:00 am; Library: led by Fritz Barlag and Dale Russell

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study "Doing Good",10:30-11:30 am; led by Wayne Diveley, Lori Diveley, and Gary Storck.

New study starts March 23rd - “Why I Believe”

Monday Morning Adult Bible Study 10-11 am, "Book of James"; Pointe of Hope Coffee House; led by George Zimmerschied

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study "Christian Virtues Study", 6:30-7:30 am, Conference Room; 
led by various men

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study "Becoming like Jesus" by Cynthia Heald; 9-10:30 am, Pointe of Hope Library; led by various ladies

Wednesday Night Sr High Revolution 6:30-8 pm;  Mobile Classroom 4 (Youth Room)

Wednesday Night Confirmation 

6:30 - 8 pm; auditorium and various classrooms

New Bible Study: “Why I Believe” Begins March 23

Have you ever wondered why you believe in God, the Bible, or Christianity? Join us for a six-week study, “Why I Believe: Straight Answers to Honest Questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity,” by Chip Ingram. This study will help strengthen your faith and equip you with clear, confident answers to life’s biggest questions.

Date: Starts March 23 (This Sunday)

Time: 10:30 AM
Led by Wayne & Lori Diveley and Gary Storck

Whether you’re new to Christianity or have been a believer for years, this study will deepen your understanding and encourage meaningful discussions. Bring your questions, and join us as we explore the foundations of our faith!

Blue Springs Rotary hosts an annual coloring contest for students in the local schools.   Each year has a different theme.  This year's theme is "What Does Kindness Look Like to You?". Teachers select the students' artwork and post it to be voted on at $1 vote.  All the money collected from the votes is distributed to the students with the most votes in their age group (K-2 and 3-5).  The two winners split the money raised, and a check is donated to the school for art supplies.  

This year, the K-2 winner was a student from a Grain Valley school.   The 3-5 winner was Lydia Nicolaus, a 4^th grader at Timothy in Mrs. Kim Brunkhorst's class.   Blue Springs Rotary presented a check to Mrs. Brunkhorst and Lydia to be used for art supplies.  Congratulations to Lydia, and a special thanks to Mrs. Brunkhorst for making it a possibility!

Youth Fellowship-Worship Night

High School and Middle School are invited to join in an evening of Fellowship at Pointe of Hope this Saturday, March 22nd, from 5 to 8 PM. A special worship experience designed for youth will be a part of this event, along with time to hang with friends around foosball, ping pong, air hockey, board games, and a few other challenging games. Bring your friends and meet the students visiting from Living Word Lutheran High in Jackson, Wisconsin.

St. Paul SOS Rummage Sale

The Saint Paul Lutheran High School SOS Spring Rummage Sale will take place March 26-29. There will be a variety of items from clothing, shoes, toys, children’s clothing, kitchenware, home decor, tools, antiques, books, and more at this huge sale. The sale will take place in Weis Gym Annex on the SPLHS Campus at 2025 S. Main Street, Concordia MO 64020.

Come find many great deals and help support our school at the same time.

The hours of the sale are:

Wednesday, March 26 from 6 to 8 pm

($5 preview sale fee)

Thursday, March 27 from 7 am to 6 pm

Friday, March 28 from 8 am to 6 pm

Saturday, March 29 from 8 am to Noon

Timothy Lutheran School Presents: “The Gospel Show”

Mark your calendars! Timothy Lutheran School’s 5th–8th grade students are excited to present “The Gospel Show” on Friday, March 28, at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium.

This uplifting musical will take the audience on a journey through the powerful message of the Gospel, brought to life through song, drama, and faith-filled storytelling. Students have been working hard at rehearsing their lines, learning choreography, and perfecting their harmonies to share the Good News in an engaging and inspiring way.

Join us for an evening of faith, fellowship, and fantastic performances as our students use their God-given talents to share His love. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

4 p.m. March 30th

Faith Lutheran Church, Oakville, MO

Installation Service - Rev. Matthew Peoples

Rev. Matthew People has been called as associate pastor of Faith Lutheran Church of Oakville, MO. The Missouri District invites you to pray for Pastor Peeples as he begins his ministry.

LWML MO District KC South Zone 2025 Spring Rally will be Saturday, April 5, 2025, with the theme “Christ’s Light During Trials” based on Matthew 8:25a. The Rally will be held in the Family Life Center at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit, MO. Program: Tom Keel will share information about LUTHERAN EARLY RESPONSE TEAM (LERT). Gifts from the Heart: Monetary donations for LERT (checks payable to LWML MO District KC South Zone) and Walmart gift cards. Registration begins at 9 am; opening devotion at 9:30 am. The cost is $5 (includes lunch). RSVP to Leah McKeage at 660-441-7443 or ljmckeage@att.net by March 28th.

Timothy is still looking for donations for the Shine Event on April 5th!You can help by signing up to donate food and supplies for two of our Serve Day projects.

Click the button to sign up and participate in this impactful day! If you need help, you can contact Sandy in the office to find out what to donate. 816-228-5300.

Donations can be dropped off at any time except for hot dogs—please bring those to the office on April 4th.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us serve our community!

Ladies, Are You Ready for a Game Night?

All Timothy ladies and their friends are invited to a fun fellowship event on Friday, April 4, from 7-9 pm in the 4G's! The Women of Hope team guarantees you do not need to know how to play regular Bridge to show up for this night of Crazy Bridge! Snacks will be provided; bring your drink! You may go home with prizes! Click on the link to sign up soon!  Questions? Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com).

You DO NOT need to know how to play regular Bridge! If you have basic "card sense" about taking and trumping tricks, you are good to go! No bidding! Simple, simple scoring! Lots of laughs and luck!  

Pancake Breakfast &

Easter Egg Hunt

Get ready for a fun-filled morning of Easter delights at Timothy Lutheran! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12^th, 2025, because you won’t want to miss out on our annual Easter Egg Hunt.

9:30 AM – Breakfast and Family activities
10:30 AM – Easter Egg Hunt

Make sure to mark your calendars and spread the word! The Timothy Lutheran Egg Hunt promises to be a memorable event for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there for a morning of egg-cellent fun and a faith-filled experience.

Make sure to thank the Festival Committee for making the yummy breakfast.

Now Hiring: IT Support & AV Coordinator

Timothy Lutheran is seeking an IT Support & AV Coordinator as we prepare for Doug Fleck’s retirement in June. This vital role supports our church and school’s technology needs, including IT services and audiovisual coordination.

If you or someone you know is interested, please submit applications to Mary Taggart, Business Manager. Help us spread the word as we search for the right person to continue this important work!

For more details, contact the church office at 816-228-5300.

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
Mary Taggart: maryt@timothylutheran.com
Please keep your submission 200 words or less.

March 7, 2025

A Greater Lordship

Current Sermon Series

Lent at Timothy

Staff Highlight Phyllis Westermann

Bible Studies

Donate Blood at Timothy Lutheran

Can You Spare a Room?

Youth Fellowship - Worship Night

Ladies Are You Ready for a Game Night?

Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt

March Donations

Thrivent Choice Dollars

Do You Have a Story to Share?

A Greater Lordship

If Jesus is Lord and His Word carries such power, why in the world does everything feel messy? Why do so many of our days feel heavy and out of control? Chances are you have probably questioned these things, and maybe you’ve even questioned Jesus’s Lordship. Today we ponder whether Jesus is Lord is enough. 

Current Sermon Series

Who is the greatest? It’s a debate in sports circles, artist circles, fashion circles, and beyond. Even within the Scriptures, these debates are found: is Moses the greatest or is Abraham, is the law the greatest, or is grace even greater? On Sundays through May 11th, we will walk together through the book of Hebrews in a series called “Greater is He.” This book is a letter written to the church in Israel as they struggled to grasp the fullness of God’s victory in Christ. Chapter after chapter, we will see that Jesus is indeed greater than all things, all people, all promises. So join us by reading, worshiping, and being grounded in this eternal truth. Indeed, “Greater is He!”

Join us on Wednesdays during Lent!

(March 12^th– April 9^th). You are invited to join us in the Auditorium for Dining with Jesus, meals (6-6:30 pm) followed by worship (6:30-7:00 pm).

Why around a table? Because that’s where our Lord often did some of His most important ministry. As a matter of fact, throughout the Scriptures, we see meals as a beautiful place where God does some amazing stuff. This year we will spend our worship/study time exploring the sacrificial system of the Old Testament as found in Leviticus 1-6. Yes, we are serious, and while we won’t be bringing animals to be slaughtered, you will be interactively involved in the series in some simple ways. Intrigued? Good! I’m pretty sure you won’t want to miss it as we dine together, grow together, and set our eyes on the greatest sacrifice, our Lord and Savior’s death.  This series will carry us through and be our reflection on Good Friday. Join us!

• Mar. 12th, 6 pm: Provided by LWML, (menu: Chicken tenders, potato casserole, Jello, and dessert); freewill offering to support Mites 10% and Lutheran Family Services 90%

  
  

• Mar. 19th, 6 pm: Provided by TLS (menu: pulled pork, baked beans, and salad), a freewill  offering to support TLS scholarships

  
  

• Mar. 26th, 6 pm: Provided by GATHER Commission (menu: pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, juice, & water); freewill offering to support confirmation supplies

  
  

• Apr. 2nd, 6 pm: Provided by NYG parent group, (menu: taco bar); a freewill offering will support high schoolers attending NYG in July.

  
  

• Apr. 9th, 6 pm: Still need a group to provide dinner (TBD); please reach out

Staff Highlight Phyllis Westermann

This week, we are delighted to recognize Ms Phyllis Westermann for her dedication and service to our school. As a devoted Pre-K teacher, she plays a vital role in shaping our youngest students. Beyond the school year, she continues to impact children’s lives through the Summer Care program, providing consistency, care, and Christ-centered guidance.

Ms Phyllis’s love for her students is evident in the many hugs she receives—even from those who have long since left her class. She has a special way of making children feel cherished while instilling in them the love of God.

Her commitment to our ministry goes beyond her own classroom. She is always willing to assist fellow preschool teachers by sharing resources and ideas, often using her own time and materials to ensure that all students are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.

Ms Phyllis is a “Rock Star” of Timothy Lutheran School, demonstrating unwavering love and dedication to our ministry. We are incredibly grateful for her passion, kindness, and the lasting impact she has on our students and staff alike.

Bible Studies

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study: “Witnessing for Jesus”, 9:00-10:00 am; Library: led by Fritz Barlag and Dale Russell

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study "Doing Good",10:30-11:30 am; led by Wayne Diveley, Lori Diveley, and Gary Storck.

New study starts March 23rd - “Why I Believe”

Monday Morning Adult Bible Study 10-11 am, "Book of James"; Pointe of Hope Coffee House; led by George Zimmerschied

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study "Christian Virtues Study", 6:30-7:30 am, Conference Room; 
led by various men

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study "Becoming like Jesus" by Cynthia Heald; 9-10:30 am, Pointe of Hope Library; led by various ladies

Wednesday Night Sr High Revolution 6:30-8 pm;  Mobile Classroom 4 (Youth Room)

Wednesday Night Confirmation 

6:30 - 8 pm; auditorium and various classrooms

Donate Blood at Timothy Lutheran

This Sunday, March 9th The Community Blood Center Donor Bus will be at Timothy Lutheran Church on Sunday, March 9, from 8 AM to 1 PM. Your donation can help save lives!

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Click the button below to sign up.

Blood donations are essential for patients in emergencies, surgeries, and medical treatments. Your generosity ensures hospitals have the supply they need.

For more details, contact Sandy Gregory at 816-228-5300 or sandyg@timothylutheran.com.

Thank you for making a difference in our community!

Can You Spare a Room?

The Living Word Lutheran High School students from Jackson, Wisconsin, will visit and share their musical talent in worship on March 23rd. We need housing for 24 students on night of Saturday, March 22nd.

The students will arrive and attend a Fellowship-Worship event on Saturday evening from 6 to 8. We need volunteers to house two or more students, picking them up at 8 on Saturday evening from a youth event at Pointe of Hope and delivering them to Church before the 9 a.m. Service. Seventeen girls and seven boys need a place to rest their heads, so please consider volunteering your home.

Contact Miriam Lindemann at 816/805-7232 or email Miriaml@timothylutheran.com.

Youth Fellowship-Worship Night

High School and Middle School are invited to join in an evening of Fellowship at Pointe of Hope on Saturday, March 22nd from 5 to 8. A special worship experience designed for youth will be a part of this event, along with time to hang with friends around foosball, ping pong, air hockey, board games, and a few other challenging games. Bring your friends and meet the students visiting from Living Word Lutheran High in Jackson, Wisconsin.

Ladies, Are You Ready for a Game Night?

All Timothy ladies and their friends are invited to a fun fellowship event on Friday, April 4, from 7-9 pm in the 4G's! The Women of Hope team guarantees you do not need to know how to play regular Bridge to show up for this night of Crazy Bridge! Snacks will be provided; bring your drink! You may go home with prizes! Click on the link to sign up soon!  Questions? Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com).

Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt

Get ready for a fun-filled morning of Easter delights at Timothy Lutheran! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12^th, 2025, because you won’t want to miss out on our annual Easter Egg Hunt.

9:30 AM – Breakfast and Family activities
10:30 AM – Easter Egg Hunt

Make sure to mark your calendars and spread the word! The Timothy Lutheran Egg Hunt promises to be a memorable event for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there for a morning of egg-cellent fun and a faith-filled experience.

March Donations for Community Services League

Throughout March, Timothy is partnering with Community Services League to support those in need. Your generosity can make a difference!

Please stop by the donation cart in the front hallway to see the list of needed items. Essential donations often include non-perishable food, hygiene products, and household essentials. Every contribution, big or small, helps provide relief and encouragement to families in our community.

Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ through your kindness and generosity. Let’s fill the cart and bless those in need!

Thrivent Choice Dollars

Thrivent members are reminded to allocate their accumulated Choice Dollars to charitable organizations of their choice by March 31. Thank you for considering Timothy Lutheran Church and School.

Thank you!

In 2024, the total received for church and school was $15,602.00.

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
Mary Taggart: maryt@timothylutheran.com
Please keep your submission 200 words or less.