CHILDREN BIBLE STUDY

“CrossWalk” ages 3-5th grade, Meet in Family Life Center,

Wednesday, 6:30pm-8pm (NC)

“The Rock” Sunday School for ages 3-5th grade, Meet in the

Fellowship Hall, Sunday, 9:45-10:45am (NC)

“FaithRoots” Sunday School ages 3-5th grade released during

Service of Joy Worship, Sunday, 10:25-End of Service (SC)

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AND MIDDLE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY

“Revolution” High School Bible Study, led by Ryan Kuecker and

Pastor John, Youth Room 506, Wednesday, 6:30pm (NC)

WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) Led by Mary Low Sunday morn-ing room 501 9:45-10:45 (NC)

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY BIBLE STUDY

Young Adult Bible Study, (for 20s-30s, married and single) led

by Pastor John, Room 506 Youth Room, 1st & 3rd Monday, 7pm (NC)

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

“The Land Between” by Jeff Manion, led by Becky Blatt & Miri-

am Lindemann, Youth Room, Thursday, 6:30pm (NC)

“A Woman’s Heart” by Beth Moore, led by Annette Logan and Mary Reed, Room 102, Wednesday, 5pm (NC)

“God is in the Laundry Room"; 4G café area, 1st and 3rd Saturday, 9am (SC) (will not meet on Feb 3)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Men’s Devo—Men of Integrity, contact Pastor Rod for infor-mation, Tuesday, 6:30am, Lobby Fellowship Area (SC)

Book of Galatians, led by Pastor Rod, Room 501, 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm (NC)

“The Colors and Seasons of the Church Year” led by Jon Kraft and David Escobar, Room 501, Saturday, 8am (NC)

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

The Journey Continues led by Larry Pennington. Fireplace

Room Sundays 9:45 (NC)

“A Man Named Martin, Part 3” led by Roxanne Kerwood, Room 501, 1st and 3rd Mondays (NC)

Crossways led by Pastor John, Family Life Center, Tuesday, 6:30pm (NC)

Acts—Adult Bible Study led by Pastor Rich, Friday, 10am Fel-lowship Hall, (NC)

(NC) – NORTH CAMPUS , (SC) – SOUTH CAMPUS

January 27/28, 2018

North Campus South Campus

Pre-School Elementary School 425 NW R.D. Mize Road 301 E Wyatt Road

Worship: 8:30 & 9:45am Worship: 10am

Blue Springs, MO 64014

816-228-5300

www.TimothyLutheran.com

Prayer of the Day: Heavenly Father, we thank you for al-

lowing us to be your instruments of grace and mercy. We’re humbled that you would choose us, sinners in a fallen world,

to be your disciples who go out into our community to share your Good News of salvation with others. Give us the strength

to follow wherever you may lead us. Help us to let go of the

things that get in the way of being the people you’ve called us to be. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

As We Gather to Grow in God’s Word Does God call on

us to only be members of a congregation or to be disciples? Far too often, Christians assume that their identity as people

of faith is something that they can switch on or off on a whim. They try to compartmentalize their lives, so that there

is a part for God, a part for work or family or friends, and a

part for just them. But God doesn’t call on us to be part-time Christians. He calls on us to be disciples who follows where

He leads, 24/7.

Bible Studies

FIRST READING: 1 Peter 2:9-12 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of dark-ness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. GOSPEL READING: Luke 9:57-62 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58 Jesus re-plied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” 59 He said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” 60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” 62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for ser-vice in the kingdom of God.”

Scripture

LAST WEEK:

Weekly Budgeted Need: $52,118.54

Budgeted Income Received 1/15-1/21/18: $38,639.56

Difference $-13,478.98

First Fruits gifts for December: $21,188.00

Attendance Last Week: 618

Sanctuary Flowers were donated last week by Gary & Carol Williams

in memory of Russell & Nadine Riggs and Gene Williams

DID YOU KNOW? “Our church family provided 190 gifts this past Christmas to families in the community, Timothy

families, children at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kan-sas City and families living at Hillcrest Transitional Housing.

Thank you for your generous support!

From the Hymnal… ________[Sanctuary]

Let us Ever Walk with Jesus LW#381 Come Follow Me said Christ the Lord LW#379

Member? Or Disciple? 1 Peter 2:9-12

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MESSAGE OUTLINE Pastor Rich Steensma

Tuesdays, Feb. 6—May 1

6-8pm; Fireplace Room

Timothy Lutheran Church

425 NW RD Mize Rd, Blue Springs

For more info, call 816.228.5300

Child care available if registered

Announcements

Generosity Performance T-Shirt Order your

“Generosity” T-shirt on the Timothy website homepage or visit https://generosity.itemorder.com/ T-shirts start at

$5.50; share the message of Generosity! Please order by Jan. 29.

JourneyMen Breakfast/Bible Study Save the date

Saturday, February 24; information and registration available at www.TimothyLutheran.com/journeymen;

contact Pastor Rod or Dave Smith.

Decorators Timothy is looking for volunteers to decorate the chancel for Christmas and Easter; contact church office

or Carol Williams (816.797.5500) for more details.

Wanted Recreational games/supplies for Room 506 (Youth

Room, North Campus), such as ping pong balls/paddles,

magnetic dart board, pool sticks, gently used games for teens, bean bags, second-hand is great! Also paper plates,

napkins, cups, or monetary donations for additional Bible

Study supplies; please drop off at church office or contact Pastor John. Thank you!

ALL Ladies & Friends Sat., Feb. 3, South Campus; coffee & tea at 10am, LWML lunch after “Celebrating Lutheran

Schools” program; learn more about our school and tour

classrooms; no reservations required; NO outdoor recess!

New Men’s Bible Study “The Colors & Seasons of the

Church Year,” Saturdays, 8am, Room 501, led by David

Escobar and Jon Kraft.

Soup Cans of soup will be collected during the entire

month of February for Community Services League, Hillcrest Transitional Housing and Lutheran Urban Mission Agency

(LUMA). Regular food donations also welcome. Thanks!

Spiritual Gifts Inventory Have you taken this inventory yet? You’ll find it on Timothy’s website! Do it today to learn

how to connect your gifts to Timothy’s ministries!

SIDS chapter, a support group for parents who have lost a child, meets at Timothy on the first Monday monthly.

DivorceCare begins again on Feb. 6, 6-8pm, Room 102; please register with the church office.

A Woman’s Heart Bible Class is open to all women, who

are invited to grow a deeper relationship with God through Beth Moore’s Bible study entitled “A Woman’s Heart…God’s

Dwelling Place”. The Bible study is led by Annette Logan and Mary Reed on Wednesdays, 5-6:30, Room 102.

Live Well begins this Monday, Jan. 29, and runs for 8 weeks,

5-6:30pm, Fireplace Room; class provides information about lifestyle choices that can affect depression; contact Nancy

Nowiszewski, nancyn@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300,

to register.

Ushers Needed! North Campus currently has usher

openings for various months and service times; an easy-to-do ministry with no rehearsals or meetings. All Timothy

members (men, women and youth) are encouraged to

consider this spiritual gift opportunity. Contact Scott Ready, Usher Coordinator, at 229-7688 or sready2@comcast.net

Thank You to all who purchased from the recent LWML Nut

& Candy Sale; proceeds were distributed to missions and Tim-othy Care Ministry, plus $1,085 was sent to Lutheran Church-

Missouri Synod Hurricane Relief.

Ash Wednesday Feb. 14; prior to or after church service,

bring your loved ones for a Valentine’s Day dinner of ham,

cheesy potatoes/hot dogs and scrumptious desserts; served 4-7pm, Family Life Center, by LWML; free will donation.

Ladies, Save the Date for the next Friends Café, Sat.,

March 10, 9:30-11am, Epic Church Coffee Shop, 19260 E. 50th Ter So, Independence 64055.

Timothy Lutheran School and Early Childhood Center had a great Lutheran Schools Week! Everything from School

Spirit Day to Grandparents’ Day. See pictures on our Face-

book Page! Thank you for your support throughout the year!

2017 Contribution Statements have been mailed. Please

call the church office if you have questions. 816.228.5300