JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

Worship info on Timothy’s website
(www.timothylutheran.com/worship/ )
Live Stream worship on YouTube – Sundays 10am
and
Recorded Worship Services at RD Mize
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Encouraging!“

As we join Jesus on His mission, it’s good for us to find encouragement. It can be challenging to share the hope that we have. Part of what we do as the body of Christ is to encourage one another. That’s part of what we do when we engage in the Take-10 Questions. But we also find encouragement when we listen to Christ, the Son whom God loves, and join Him where He is leading us.

Devotion: His Mercies Are New

As I drive down I-70, I am listening to the radio, but, really, I am not listening at all . . . because I am listening to the one thousand voices in my head going on and on about all the things that overwhelm me. The emails left unchecked and the pills I forgot to take. Every trivial matter spirals as I think about the people I’ve let down. The guilt comes uninvited.

I need the fresh reminder of God’s mercy right now; I need the reminder that His love knows no bounds. Right here in my car, with nothing mystical or magnificent happening, I feel God and His presence and the promise of His steadfast mercy.

Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

This passage of Scripture can carry us through. We can be assured of God’s unfailing love which is new every morning and carries us through every night. Though the weight of sin may feel oppressive, His mercies are new every morning, stretching wide and reaching deep to cover us for any reason at any time in any place.

Timothy Receives Letter of Intent to Purchase RD Mize Campus

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

To God be the Glory! For nearly fifteen years, Timothy has had a goal to consolidate to one campus. Through times of recession, COVID 19, and financial struggles, we’ve been faced with one question: “Is now the right time?” Over the past six months, God has made it evident that He is leading Timothy into a new chapter in the life of the church to gather together in transforming lives through Christ. It now appears that in God’s timing He is blessing Timothy’s transition to one campus and retaining the RD Mize campus to share the Good News of Jesus!

Yesterday afternoon (Sept. 5), Timothy’s leadership received a Letter of Intent to purchase the RD Mize Campus from Harvest Baptist Church at a fair market value of $3,250,000. Timothy’s Next Generation Real Estate Task Force and legal counsel are reviewing the letter to send a recommendation to the Executive Board. God is leading Timothy forward in our vision of one campus.

We understand that with change comes excitement, anxiety, and grief. We praise and thank God for his guidance throughout this process and ask for the congregation’s continued prayers as this journey moves forward.

Proverbs 3:5-6: “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.”

Putting our continued trust in God is the way forward. Let us set aside our anxieties, doubts, and fears, and turn it all over to Him.

To God Be the Glory! Amen

Serving Him,

Timothy’s Executive Board

TOGETHER- JOINING JESUS


A new sermon series following the five questions of Joining Jesus will start THIS SUNDAY, Sept. 10th. To stay intentional and consistent with a mission lifestyle, we also need a little help from our friends during the week. While we support each other by doing “Take-10” during family meals, in existing church groups, or with Jesus-following friends in our neighborhoods, workplaces, or schools, we also invite you to get together and intentionally experience Take-10 together from Tuesday, Sept.12 through Tuesday, Oct. 17.

In our gatherings on these Tuesday evenings, we will together discuss the Five Questions for reflection and conversation about how life on mission with Jesus is going and where it can lead the conversations, encouragement, insight, accountability, and practice we need to further develop our skills for Joining Jesus in everyday life.

Mark your calendars and plan to gather TOGETHER for this six-week opportunity as we encourage one another. You can contact Pastor Rod with any questions at RodL@TimothyLutheran.com

Focus on Family Ministry


This fall, Timothy’s Children’s Ministry is organizing a Family Fellowship Night called OASIS on the second Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 pm at RD Mize, starting Sept. 13th. This new program is offered as an alternative to CrossWalk classes so that families can gather together for a free, catered meal from 6-6:30pm in the Family Life Center and then break out into separate education and fellowship activities for both students and parents. Resources will be provided for family devotions at home on the other Wednesdays of each month. Confirmation classes will meet every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8pm, starting Sept. 6th. Please contact Pastor Ryan (816.228.5300 Ext. 8046) or Clancy Heisel (816.228.5300 Ext. 8047) with questions. RSVP’s are requested to help in planning for the catered meal. Thank you!

Men’s Ministry

Attention Men!
You are invited to attend JourneyMen’s Take the Lead event, “Close Encounters of the God Type.” We’ll have Ben’s almost famous Bar B Ques, fellowship, and time to grow in God’s Word. The event is free and open to all guys 14 and older (14 -16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Event: Take the Lead – Close Encounters of the God Type
Date: Thursday, September 21
Location: Fellowship Hall – R D Mize Campus
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM

Timmy Burgers Volunteer Sign Ups Update

Thanks to all who have volunteered for one or more shifts for this year’s Timmy Burger fundraiser!  The current greatest volunteer needs are setting up the booth on Thurs. evening (Sept 14), booth workers from 4 pm to closing on Fri. (Sept 15), and tearing down the booth on Sun. afternoon/evening (Sept. 17). Encourage a friend to work alongside you! Volunteers earn a coupon for a free Timmy burger for each shift worked. Proceeds are designated for a tithe and non-budgeted facility needs.
Click Here to sign up for your preference of jobs & times.  Thank you!

Timothy’s Mary Martha Circle Supports
KC Care Organization

As a summer service project, Timothy’s LWML Mary Martha Circle chose to assist Cornerstones of Care in Kansas City, an organization serving children and families who typically experience significant trauma with potential to affect their mental, physical, and behavioral health with long-term and life-altering consequences. They provide youth/family support, foster care/adoption, and education/training.

Sisters in the Mary Martha Circle purchased and delivered items of clothing for boys and young men, such as 150 pairs of socks, 55 pairs of boxer shorts/briefs, pajamas, shorts, shirts, & jeans (it seems they are sometimes slighted compared to shopping for girls!) as well as bath towels/wash cloths, sheets, laundry baskets, and games.

Pictured here are Mary Martha Circle Chair Donna Williams and Cornerstones of Care Manager Leah London. Donna reports it was a pleasure assisting these boys and young men as they concentrate on building brighter futures through the safety, schooling, treatment, and support services provided by Cornerstones of Care. What a perfect example of Joining Jesus on His Mission!

TLS Thanks Timothy

Timothy Lutheran School volleyball team thanks Timothy for supporting its fundraisers last year to purchase sports uniforms.

Click here to hear a special thank you message! https://youtu.be/CWzR6iLtYgk

Worship Attendance September 3:  RD Mize 235 , Wyatt  156

Sept 3
Weekly General Contributions:  Actual $27,196.00 vs Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions:  Actual  $145.00 vs Budgeted $2,075

Middle School Youth Bonfire TONIGHT 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Wyatt. Contact Pastor Ryan (816.228.5300 ext. 8046), Clancy at (816.228.5300 ext 8047) with questions.

Pairs & Spares Senior Adult Ministry meets Tuesday, Sept. 19, Family Life Center (FLC) 11:30 am. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Contact Janet Masters (816.916.8956) with questions.

Card Club starts TONIGHT at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come join the fun of playing 10-point pitch on the 2nd Friday, September through May. Please bring a snack to share. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.

Daddy Sings Bass, Mama Sings Tenor: You are invited to join us in choir. Sanctuary choir meets Wednesday 7-8 pm in the sanctuary. Contemporary Choir meets on Tuesday at 6:30 pm at Wyatt Auditorium. Contact Miriam Lindemann (816.805.7232) or Sandy Sauter (816.550.54450) with questions.

LUMAA  The Mission of the Month collection is family-sized hygiene products and cleaning supplies. Donation tubs are located at each site until September 17th.

DivorceCare starts Monday, Sept. 11th, 6:30-8 pm at RD Mize, Room 102.

GriefShare starts Thursday, Sept. 21st, 6:30-8 pm, at RD Mize, Fireplace Room.

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 tub in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!

Food Donations during the month September are designated for Community Services League.  Always needed are Cereal, pasta, hamburger helper, tuna and other canned meat, boxed potatoes, jello, pudding, fruit snacks, and canned fruit are always needed. Thank you for thinking of those who are less fortunate. Drop off in grocery cart at either campus.

Women of Hope: Women’s Book Club, Thursday, Sept. 21, 6:30 pm at Novel Place (by Price Chopper South). Contact Barb Kalbfleisch (816-807-7575) with questions.Snacks will be available.

Women of Hope Fellowship Thursday, Sept. 28, 5:30 pm, Stonehaus Winery pergola, 24607 NE Colbern Rd, LSMO. Snacks will be available. Contact Diane Mayfield (816.228.5300 Ext. 8040) with questions.

Nominating Committee Update Many thanks to Ben Ryan (chair), Joe Sauter, and Rick Little who will serve Timothy this fall as the annual Nominating Committee. Between now and October 1, they will assess the number open of lay leader positions beginning Jan. 1, 2024. The congregation will be urged to nominate members (including themselves!) to fill those positions. A proposed slate of lay leaders will be presented to the Voters’ Assembly at its annual meeting on Dec. 3rd. Please keep this process in your prayers.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Gospel of Luke”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell; will resume Oct 1

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Book of Philippians”, 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 9-11 am, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “1st and 2nd Samuel”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Jon Kraft

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm; Youth room (506), led by Miriam Lindemann

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”; 8am-9am, RD Mize,  Fellowship Hall; last class on Sept 9
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 
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