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Timothy 
314-781-8673
6704 Fyler Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63139

Sunday
8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Worship

9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study & Sunday School

Monday
7:00 p.m. Worship & Monday School 

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314-647-1215
7291 Sarah St
Maplewood, Missouri 63143

Sunday
9:30 a.m. Worship

10:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study & Sunday School
In Our Prayers
Cancer:
Carol Hassbaum
Rhonda Bartow
Joan Castellano
Clara Erickson
Samantha Luther
Kathy Goeggel
Kris Bowers
Tom Wangerin
Phil Taylor
Doreen Pivirotto
Dale Moseley
Betty Zera
Fred Remmert
Linda Ford
 
Our Missionaries:
The Hansons
The Schultes
Stephanie Lund
 
Hospital:
Nancy Weir
 
Hospice:
Carolyn Glusenkamp
Jill Weir
 
Recuperating:
Marlene Jablonski
Lavon Haase
Pastor Rall
Paul Petrus
Rolland Kegley
Sao Kosia
Silas Jeffries
Chuck Smith
Cheryl Ray
Karen Keller
 
Sick:
Josh Smith
Marcia Bello
Jenna Weinstein
Sarah Vandeveer
Blessing Jardia
Larry Tiemann
Erich Kaelberer
Brianna Lindsey
Bill in liver failure
Hailey Parker seizures
Norma Baccot
Joyce McCoy
Art Kruger
Robert Moise
Alma Stockhausen
Teklu's father
 
Our Shut-ins:
Marie Leutchmann
Joyce McCoy
Virginia Meinholtz
Jane Noyes
 
General Concerns:
Timothy Call Process
Molly Benally
Those affected by flooding
PNG Mission Society
 
Mourning:
Teklu's mom
Priscilla's sister Tutu
Bible Readings for next Sunday
Old Testament:  Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60
Psalm: Psalm 146
Epistle :1 Peter 2:2-10
Gospel: John 14:1-14
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This Week @ Timothy
Sunday, May 7
8:00 a.m. Divine Service
9:00a.m. Encouragement Group
9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class
9:30 a.m. Vietnamese Service
10:45 a.m. Divine Service

Monday, May 8
7:00 p.m. Worship & Monday School

Tuesday, May 9
6:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study - St. Louis Bread Co. on Chippewa
6:30p.m. Church Council Meeting

  Wednesday, May 10
6:15 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:00 p.m.  Choir

Thursday, May 11
7:00 a.m. Bible Study @ Laclede Groves
10:00 a.m. Bible Study@ Timothy
7:00 p.m. Maranatha Practice
Give St. Louis Day- Caring Ministries & LASM

Friday, May 12
7:00 p.m. Volleyball
Word of Life Auction

Saturday, May 13

Stewardship:
Because We are Abundantly Blessed
Vital Signs
 Attendance
Sunday 8 a.m.: 68
Sunday 10:45 a.m.: 136
Monday: 45
Guests: 13
Monday School: 2

Giving
Week of April 30th
General Fund Needed Each Week: $9,758.48
General Fund: 
 $8,464.28
Dedicated Fund:
 $428.00
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NEWSLETTER
May 7 - May 13, 2017
Front of Timothy

 
A NOTE FROM PASTOR RALL: THE GOOD SHEPHERD
The 4th Sunday of Easter is always known as Good Shepherd Sunday, so the Gospel readings for those Sundays is always focus on John 10, Jesus' discourse on the Good Shepherd.  Our text for this Sunday (John 10:1-10), centers on the contrast between Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and other teachers (or shepherds) who come only to steal and kill and destroy.
One problem of course with understanding Jesus' words about the Good Shepherd is that very few people today have much experience with sheep and shepherds.  It is a familiar metaphor in the Scriptures that goes all the way back to Psalm 23, which is not only well-known to Christians, but a favorite for many.  However, even the disciples, who had grown up in a culture where sheep and goats were a part of everyday life, "did not understand what He was saying to them".
Maybe the most important thing for us to understand about sheep (and shepherds) is that sheep are extremely vulnerable, weak, pretty much defenseless, and easily led astray.  If the Lord chose to compare us as His people to sheep, it is not a very flattering picture of how we respond to the many voices around us ... Continue Reading
CONNECT AT TIMOTHY
Summer Sunday School
Summer Sunday School coordinator, teachers are helpers our needed in June, July and August.  For more infor
mation contact DCE Mark.

Vacation Bible School
Join us June 26-30 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  We need volunteers in certain areas.  Contact Holly Feldman.  Preregistration is important.  Easy, online registration and more information at:  timothystl.org/register-vbs

Lindenwood Area Senior Ministry Awareness Sunday
In honor of Older American's Month we are highlighting our church's senior ministry, Lindenwood Area Senior Ministry (LASM), during today's service.  Our congregation is a partner in LASM, a non-profit organization that provides home and community-based services to our older adult members and seniors living in the neighborhood around our church.  We welcome LASM Director, Katie Weintraub at worship with us today as she and Rick Myers an LASM volunteer and Timothy member will provide us with information about this important ministry.  Help Timothy Lutheran show its support of LASM in a special way today!  Pray for LASM, utilize their programs and services, volunteer to aid with the work of the ministry and make a contribution to LASM using the envelope inserted in the bulletin. Stay up to date on LASM happenings by visiting visit   www.lasministry.org or facebook.com/LASM.STL .  Contact the LASM office at 647-4591.
GROWING TOGETHER
Join us for the 
2017 JETBoosters Breakfast
9 a.m.-10:15 a.m .  Julie E. Taitt (JET) Evangelical Lutheran School in Liberia has been constructed and is enjoying a successful academic year because of the generous support of Timothy members. Please come and enjoy a hot breakfast served by the JETBoosters. A very short multimedia presentation will take place during the breakfast showing what has been accomplished with your support. Free will donations will be accepted. 
Breakfast will be served  Sunday June 4 starting at 9 a.m. following first service an d continuing  until  10:15 a.m . prior to second service.
Questions?  Maureen Bertarelli  [email protected].
For more information or to donate visit Facebook @givejet or  www.jet-els.org
STEWARDSHIP
The Story of Laughing Bear Bakery
Each year, several thousand men and women are released from Missouri prisons after completing their court-ordered terms. Unfortunately, they face so many unique and overwhelming challenges that many are unable to start a new life. One of the major factors for recidivism is the inability to find gainful employment. Laughing Bear Bakery, a work skills reintegration program, offers ex-offenders paid employment opportunities immediately upon their release. These jobs provide income, stability, and marketable skills. Laughing Bear provides compensation greater than minimum wage so that employees are better able to support themselves while learning their trade and establishing an employment record. Laughing Bear has formed relationships within Missouri prisons that enable us to identify prospective ex-offenders prior to their release. When they enter the program, their chances of success are greatly increased.
♥ Kalen McAllister started the program in 2015 with 2 ex-offenders and in its first year, Laughing Bear Bakery has already "graduated" 3 bakers to full-time employment. Laughing Bear utilizes the facilities of a commercial kitchen business incubator housed in a St. Louis church.  Our high-quality, "from-scratch" bakery goods are sold through various channels around the St. Louis area.  Laughing Bear Bakery is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible.  ♥ Laughing Bear Bakery is committed to producing the highest quality bakery goods. We test our recipes and use the best ingredients that we can find. Careful attention is paid to packaging and storage, label information, and prompt delivery. We do everything we can to make sure that each mouthful of our delicious products is satisfying enough to form a lasting impression and repeat sales. We know that we are succeeding at this commitment because of the wonderful comments we receive from our happy customers.  Powered by Squarespace  Voice:  314.961.7515  *  E-mail: 
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Parent / Teacher Tips for week of May 7

Lesson 10 Bible Story - Jesus Appears to Thomas - John 20:19-31

In Sunday School we are learning about Jesus coming to one of His disciples who doubted His resurrection. We, like Thomas, doubt what we cannot see. Through His Spirit, God gives us eyes of faith that we might see Jesus in Word and Sacrament and believe in Him. Discuss with your family, "When is it hard to trust and believe in the promises of God? Who is the source of our faith?"
Questions you might ask children to help them share and consider what they learned:
 
*          Why didn't Thomas believe his friends?
*          Was it too good to be true in his mind?
*          What did Jesus say to Thomas?
*          What was Thomas' reaction?
*          How do we speak to those who doubt?  How can we show them Jesus?
Law:  I sin when I rely on human reason instead of God's Word and what it says about my Savior. 
Gospel:  The Holy Spirit gives me eyes of faith to believe that Jesus died and rose for my salvation and fills my heart with peace.

YOUTH NEWS
Jr Youth - Local Servant Event - Please sign up with DCE Mark today!
This is a partnership event with some local South congregations. 
DATE:  June 5 - June 8 (Daily 8:30AM to 4 PM)
WHERE:  Epiphany Lutheran Church and various locations. 
ARRIVAL:  Students will be dropped off and picked up daily. If parents are unable to provide transportation, please contact Mark to make arrangements.
This is a great local servant event were students will serve in various locations, learn about their identity in Christ, work and grow in small groups, experience fun, live music and develop a personal practice of mission in the city where we live!  We are specifically focused on getting our Jr Youth Group involved, but older and younger children may participate (incoming 7th through 12th).
COST: Timothy Fundraising will cover the cost for Jr Youth (current 7th & 8th graders)!
   
AROUND TOWN
Word of Life News!!!
The PTL General Assembly Meeting
will be May 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the WOL gym.  The K-2nd grade choirs will be preforming and PTL board members will be voted on this evening, so c ontact Rachel Hofman if interested in getting involved.
 
Mark your calendars for the WOL School Picnic
May 20th from 11 a.m. 1 p.m.  There will be food, fun for all ages, inflatables and much more.  The PTL is currently looking for volunteers that can help on the day of the event.  Please contact Rachel Hofman at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer. 
 
"Come to the Choir Concert"
Plan to complete your Mother's Day celebration with the LHSS Choirs in concert on Sunday evening, May 14, at 7:30 pm in the Kuhlmann Center at the school on Tesson Ferry Road. Music for Mom is planned, along with popular show tunes, and performances by state level singers. The varsity Lancer Singers, with Andy Vu, and middle school Junior Singers will be featured on the program. While no tickets are required, an offering will be received. A cookie reception will follow the concert.

ST LUCAS SUMMER CAMP
St. Lucas Church, 7100 Morganford, is proud to announce another year of summer fun at Summer Camp, which offers a fun-filled Christian atmosphere for parents who are seeking a place for childcare needs. The summer camp will help your child build relationships and create lasting memories.  The flexible schedule allows you to pay for only the weeks you need.  Children will participate in a variety of activities with weekly themes, such as, science and nature, arts and crafts, sports and games, lots of water play and so much more.  The program runs June 5th - July 28th, Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm for ages 3 - 10-year-olds.  The cost is $30.00 full day, or $20.00 half day.  Extended care hours are available for an additional fee. Call 314- 832-2307, or register online at "stlucaslcms.org/summercamp."  
Check us out on Facebook; search "St. Lucas Early Childhood Center".  Hope to see you this summer and may God Bless!
Save the Date    
June 3rd               Missouri District Mission Summit
June 10th              Health & Safety Fair
June 26th-30th     Vacation Bible School
Sep. 8th               Timothy Night at Busch Stadium against the                               Pirates
ABOUT US
Timothy Lutheran Church is a congregation of the The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod established in 1925. We are a culturally diverse St. Louis City church serving as a bold witness to the saving grace of God through Jesus.  We welcome the lost, embrace unified diversity, practice authentic worship, empower servant leaders, and inspire individual outreach.

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