June 12, 2011
What an exciting time, both for my wife and me and for Concordia. As I have been visiting with folks I
can sense the thrill, excitement, enthusiasm, and hope for the future. This is one of those times in life when
you can look back and see that God has been forming you for the very moment in which you find yourself.
As I reflect on my placement and call to Concordia Lutheran Church it seems apparent to me that God has
been at work forming me for this moment.
God has formed me through eight years of theological study. In 2003 I transferred to Concordia University
in Saint Paul, Minnesota. While there I learned Greek, Hebrew, and fundamental Lutheran theology. This
is also where I met Kali, my wonderful wife. However it took us four years to start dating and three more
years after that to get married.
In 2006 I started my first year at Concordia Seminary here in Saint Louis. I thought I knew it all when I
received my bachelor’s degree in theology. However, Seminary really opened my eyes and heart to
theology and the Christian Gospel. Here is where I developed a true love for reading the Scriptures and
engaging in theology.
If God used Seminary to open my heart to Christian theology then Vicarage opened my heart to Christian
ministry. On my vicarage I worked with Good Shepherded Lutheran Church in Roanoke, Virginia and
Lutheran Outreach at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Here God opened my eyes to the necessity of
the Christian Gospel in peoples’ lives.
Above all else, God has formed me by joining me together with my beautiful wife, Kali. We have been
married for close to a year now. Since we have been married she has been a wonderful source of
encouragement and blessing. We are both extremely excited for this placement. She graduated from
Concordia University in Saint Paul with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Outreach. She has a wonderful
gift for identifying outreach and evangelism opportunities.
Looking back, it is clear that God has been forming me. Looking forward, I am excited to see the
formation continue. As God molds us so that together we can proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the
community of Maplewood. What an exciting time to be at Concordia! What an exciting time to be in the
service of God proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world!
Pastor Wood
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The following people with
cancer:
 Carol Hassbaum
 Lauren Drury
 Mike Cochran
 T.J. DuPree
 Jennifer Diedrick
 Holly Schuettenberg
 Russell Bucklew
 Tony Butz
 Kathy Willhite
 Christine Pivirotto
 Brian Mann
 Ed Loth
 Mike LaChance
 Tammy Rogers
The sick:
 Ellinore Gnuse
 Dorothy Latko
 Buz Barton
 Chris Spomer
 Jim Herd
 Anne Hiltz
 Norma Kramer
 Joyce McCoy
Prayer Requests This Week
 Pat Diehl
 Bob Harvey
 Danielle Loftus
 Rosie Nietseld
 Reva Barrett
 Debbie Jeffcott
Recuperating:
 Lucas Roethlisberger
 Maxwell Meyer
 Sallie Saleska
 Florence Rhodes
 Cicero Deuser
 Art Kruger
 Shirley Schoenrock
 Louise Frieden
 Nathaniel Mayo
 Rachel Haywood
 Charlie Kovaric
Hospital:
 Ethan Adkins
 James Luhm
Hospice:
 Jack Thomas
Our Shut-ins:
 Gertrude Lohman
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 Ruth McCarver
 Virginia Meinholz
 Gladys Parchall
Our Missionaries:
 The Hansons
 The Strohscheins
 The Blankes
 Bryn Welcenbach
 The Eisolds
Also:
 Yokobit Lulu
 Those who suffer
from disasters
 Buz Barton
scheduled for surgery
on Thursday
 Cara Kellmeyer
having tests
 Bill Brauer healing
 Dean Hopkins having
tests
 Pat Diehl scheduled
for surgery

Justus Naumann with
health and personal
problems
Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for
many blessings by Bill and Cookie Brauer.
Welcome to the Family!
This morning we welcome to our church family through the Rite of Holy Baptism,
Ezekiel Darniell Harry, son of Salamatu Bass. Serving as sponsors are Hawa Passawe,
Mary Passawe, and Daniel and Musa Bass.
Thank You for the Water!
Thank you to Alimatu Sesay for supplying bottles of water during the second service!
SOFTBALL PLAYERS NEEDED!
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All welcome…all ages, male, female…tonight at Tilles Park!!!
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You can prepare for next Sunday’s worship
by reading the lessons:
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 8
Acts 2:14a, 22-36
Matthew 28:16-20
“Life Quotes” from Lutherans for Life"
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Our Stewardship Last Week: 06/05/11
Attendance: 350 (21 visitors last week)
Sunday: 8:00 – 127 10:45 – 142
Vietnamese: 27
Monday: 54
Sunday & Monday School: 36
Youth Bible Class: 20
Adult Bible Class: 62
Sunday School Offering: $44.60
Judith Meyer Commissioning
TODAY!
Needed Each Week General Fund: $9,858.40
General Fund: $13,546.68
Designated Funds: $761.44
Forward in Faith: $201.00
Building Fund: $16.00
Designed Funds: Mission Outreach, Forward in
Faith, Iris Guenther Scholarship, Church Worker
Endowment, PNG, Bryn Welcenbach, Vietnamese
Ministry, Tuition Aid and Human Care.
Our Vital Signs ~ May, 2011
CONTRIBUTIONS
ATTENDANCE
General Fund: $46,070.52
May 2011 Avg.: 356
Total 2011: $215,355.08
May 2010 Avg.: 363
Budget Commitment $216,664.80 2011 Average: 340
Designated Funds $4,974.75
2010 Average: 358
Building Fund $424.00
Forward in Faith $630.00 (YTD: $2,739.00)
Judith Meyer attended
the Stephen Series
Leader's Training
Course the first week of
May. We are already
benefiting from the
skills and knowledge Judith gained during her seven days of training. Today we
commission Judith as a Stephen Leader to serve among us and look forward to training members of the
congregation to be Stephen Ministers this Fall. Judith brings a wealth of gifts to the ministry from her
experience. She was a faculty member and administrator at the University of Connecticut and Fontbonne,
president of the Lutheran High School Association, and has been a member of Timothy for two years. She
also served on the Board of Directors of King of Glory Lutheran School for six years. If you are interested
in being a Stephen Minister, talk to Judith, Jane Cauchon, Pastor Bill, Pastor Rall, or Nanette Dost.
An Opportunity to Serve the People of Joplin.
Timothy Lutheran will take a group to Joplin on June 21st and 22nd. Pastor
Chad Trunkhill will be coordinating the work that will be done at and
around Immanuel Lutheran and Martin Luther School in Joplin. If you are
interested in going let the church office, Pastors, or DCE know by June 15th
so the transportation and work can be scheduled.
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We will be taking a cash offering for Immanuel congregation to distribute as they see needs.
give to this offering by designating your gift for Joplin.
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You may
Sr. Youth Lunch & Chat-Wednesdays at 11:30 all summer, starting June 8th. Meet at Kaldi's on DeMun
in Clayton. Bring a lunch with you or buy something there. If it's nice out, we'll eat at a picnic table in
Concordia Park. If it's too hot or rainy, we'll stay inside. If you need a ride, let Mark or JP know. In past
years, we've talked about parables and psalms. This year, it's your turn to choose. Sign up for a date, then
you pick the topic and lead the discussion.
MISSED THE PARENTS MEETING?
 Parents: If you were unable to attend the May 15 Parents of Youth Meeting, which included plans
for Risk Management and waiver forms – get the information you missed here:
https://sites.google.com/site/timodthydce/ministries or ask Mark for a copy of the handout.
 You can download the waiver forms here: https://sites.google.com/site/timothydce/documentscenter
 Please contact and visit with Mark if you have any questions.
Youth BBQ (That’s grilling if you’re a Texan)
The Thompsons (Mark, Laura, Aria & Luca) will host this event on June 26 from 6:00 to 9:00PM. You
and your friends are invited to this fun food and fellowship event. Bring your own meat (or veggie
equivalent) to grill and the rest of the food will be provided. More details on the fun to come....so plan to
join us.
Sunday School NEWS!
Sunday School Lessons for June 12th, 2011!
Parent/Teacher Tips for the week of June 12:
This lesson them focuses children on all the gifts God gives us to meet our needs.
Take stock of God's gifts to His church family as a group and individually as you
prepare for these church and home lesson opportunities. Use this evaluation of the
gifts of God to start a discussion with children about how Jesus the Good Shepherd
meets their needs.
Lesson Theme: All That I Need
Bible Story: Luke 15:3-7
Focus: We belong to the LORD.
Bible Passage: “The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need”
See Mark Thompson’s website for more information on this week’s Sunday School lessons, and Parent and
Teacher tips. Please visit https://sites.google.com/site/timothydce/sunschool-parents-and teachers
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It’s time again to choose your favorite hymns to be sung during the summer months. Please just make a
note of a few of your favorites and hand to an usher, pastor, or put in the offering plate.
Father’s Day Spaghetti Dinner NEXT SUNDAY
Women in Mission is serving a Spaghetti Dinner, June 19, after the late service.
Menu includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, drinks. A free will offering will go
toward purchasing a computer for the Madagascar Youth Ministry. Come and take
Dad out for dinner and give toward a worthy cause.
High School Graduate Recognition NEXT SUNDAY!
Next Sunday, June 19th, we will be recognize all our High School Graduates!
Following is our list. If there are errors or some one we missed, please let us know.
Nicholas Alderton, Carly Bartow, Michael Ely, Erik Kozlowski, Marsha Lewis,
Kaellyn Marrs, Lyncy Nau, Aaron Redeker, Amanda Schlueter, Clay Stacy, and Jacob
Turner.
Food Pantry Needs!
We have multiple food pantry needs this week. We could use paper products, personal
items, shampoo, bath soap, toothpaste, laundry detergent, dish liquid, etc. Also canned
fruits and vegetables, canned meat. Anything you can spare to share would be
appreciated!
Summer Sunday School Teachers/Crafters/Helpers Needed
Hard to believe the summer is upon us, but here we are. Contact Mark Thompson to be a part
of the summer education ministry to our children. We will have artistic, theatrical, musical
and teaching roles that need to be filled. The main slots will be leadership and assistants in
Lesson Instruction, Arts/Crafts, and Opening Time. The summer session goes from June 5
through August 28. Prayerfully consider this opportunity to share your gifts, interests and
availability. Thanks for your partnership in the Gospel.
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VBS 2011 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 5 WEEKS AWAY!!!
We are getting closer & closer to VBS (July 11th-15th) and still have a good
number of items and volunteers needed. If you have any of the items listed
below or can volunteer for just one or all five nights, please sign up on the
sheets located in the front of the church and/or let Michelle (752.7515), Kim
(629.6176) or Mark (512.971.2241) know as soon as possible. Also, if you
have yet to register your kids, please be sure and do so soon. Information is
located by the front doors. Thank you so much!
NEEDS:
 Soup cans/frozen juice lids with no sharp edges
 Cardboard
 Dirt – for planting and digging through in our “quarry”
 Canopies/Awnings – with open fronts to “create” shops (will return!)
 A carpenter willing to cut/drill holes into blocks of wood that are apx 3” x 3” square (need apx
150)
 Volunteer(s) interested in making several samples of each of our crafts
 Artist(s) to paint signs, posters, create set decorations, etc.
 Volunteers for the actual week – Tribe Leaders (apx 10 kids per group w/ hopefully two leaders
for each); photographer/powerpoint; shopkeepers including makeup/hair, jewelry, art, outdoor
activities, etc.; nursery volunteer who will also be responsible for choosing activities for the kids;
registration desk.
Did You Know...Donuts Edition
Did you know that Timothy's weekly donut bill is $45? That's about 47 cents per
donut. The member of the Sr. Youth that you see behind the counter is responsible
making coffee, picking up donuts, washing mugs and cleaning up that week. The
proceeds (beyond $45) from that week go into his/her individual Sr. Youth
Savings Account, which helps pay for trips to servant events and the National
Youth Gathering. Not paying one week and paying double the next actually
penalizes one youth and rewards another. We appreciate your contributions.
Please continue to support our Sr. Youth while enjoying a tasty treat and hot cup
joe!
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Stewardship-Time, Talents, Treasure, ...and (a)Ttention?
A couple months ago, the Sr. Youth talked about the "3 T's" of Stewardship, and
added a 4th, (a)Ttention. We're not truly giving our time if we're not giving our
attention. We're physically there, but mentally elsewhere. This applies in our
relationships with family, friends, and God. In order to give more attention to
one another and to God, the Sr. Youth started having a "cell phone offering".
Each week, to start off Sunday morning Bible study, a basket is passed around
the room, and each person puts his/her phone in the basket. This helps everyone focus for the next hour.
How can you give your (a)Ttention this week?
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Last Chance Photo Op!!!
Olan Mills will be here one more time and if you don’t have an appointment
scheduled please do so as soon as possible. The next three photo opportunities
are Thursday, June 16th from 2 – 9:20 pm, Friday, June 17th from 2 – 9:20
pm, and Saturday, June 18th from 9:30 am – 5:10 pm. You can no longer
schedule appointments at church or through church. Please call 1-800-845-1157
(Contract # 61172) to schedule your appointment or if you have any questions.
Book Reading for Children at the Sem!
Concordia Seminary Bookstore, 801 Seminary Place on Thursday,
June 16 @ 4:00p.m. This is a great event for children. Jonathan
Schkade, the author of Icky Sticky Hairy Scary, will be reading from
the book and making slime with the children. Cookies will be served.
You can reserve your spot by calling the bookstore at 314-505-7315 or
emailing [email protected].
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Books for Charity Drive
Did you know that Schnucks on the Hill hosts a monthly benefit for
nonprofit organizations called Books for Charity? In this program
donated books are sold at the grocery store’s entrance, $.50 for
paperbacks and $1 for hard covers. Proceeds from the book sales are
then donated to a different charity each month. In March Lindenwood
Area Senior Ministry (LASM) was delighted to be chosen as the
“Charity of the Month” for Schnucks’ Books for Charity Program! The funds raised by book sales helped
cover the cost for the ministry’s annual senior dinner and dance. In order to pay this favor forward and to
support the continuation of the Books for Charity Program, LASM will be hosting a book drive throughout
the month of June. Please drop book donations in the box labeled Books for Charity at the back of church
or you can drop your donation off directly at the Courtesy Counter of Schnucks (5055 Arsenal). Thank
you!
Thank You from LASM!
A belated thank you to you and all the volunteers that helped on the May 21st service
date. I've spoken to each homeowner who was assisted and they were all very
appreciative of the help. It sounds like the volunteers really went above and beyond
what was asked of them and got a lot accomplished! Andy Collins specifically
wanted the group to know that "You are my angels!"
Host Families Needed!
Lutheran High School South is in need of ten families to host international students from
China who will be attending LHSS this fall. Host families may have children of any age or
no children; host families will be provided a stipend to cover costs. To learn more, contact
Terri Dalton, at 314-487-5762 or [email protected].
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Flag Day Celebration: Featuring a Presentation on Veterans Benefits!
Are you a veteran? Or the surviving spouse of a veteran? Do you have
veterans in your family or among your friends? If so, come learn about a
little-known benefit through the Veterans Administration that can pay up to
$23,000 per year for home care. This benefit, called Aid and Attendance, can
be used for a worker to help with a variety of personal care tasks. There are
some qualifications you or your loved ones must meet in order to take
advantage of this benefit. Ben Terrill, a representative of Veterans Care
Coordination, will be at Epiphany’s Assumption Room (6596 Smiley) for our Flag Day celebration on
Tuesday, June 14th at 10am to talk to us more about this important benefit. Stay after Ben’s presentation
to enjoy some patriotic tunes played live by LASM senior artist, Larry Ortbal. We’ll have flag themed
snacks and even some flag trivia! Please RSVP to Katie at 647-4591 by June 13th.
Are You Retired and Have a Passion for Christian Outreach?
Retired couples, individuals and others with a passion for Christian outreach to the unchurched
and lapsed church members have until June 17th to request an application for training this year
for “The 72 – Partners on the Road”. This program of LCMS World Mission – now in its 15th
year – accepts and trains volunteers to serve on a team on-site with Synod congregations to help
bolster member’ local evangelism efforts. The training this year is Aug. 27-31 and is held at St.
Paul Institute for Education in Columbia, MO. For more information about The 72 visit
www.lcmsworldmission.org/the72 or call 800-433-3954.
Father’s Day Gift Card Suggestions!
Please don’t forget the TWB Gift Card box for your Father’s Day and Graduation Shopping! Some of the
current Father’s Day deals (and currently in stock) are below, along with lots of dining out options..
Great news! Great Lakes Scrip Center and L.L.Bean are pleased to offer our customers
a 2% bonus on L.L.Bean Gift Card purchases from Saturday, June 11, 2011 through
Friday, July 15, 2011. That means our customers can purchase L.L.Bean $25 and $100
gift cards with a 17% contribution instead of the normal 15% contribution.
Great Lakes Scrip Center and The Home Depot are pleased to announce a 2% bonus
starting Saturday, June 11, 2011, through Friday, June 24, 2011. During the bonus
period, GLSC customers can purchase The Home Depot $25, $100 and $500 gift
cards and ScripNow! with a 6% contribution instead of the regular 4% contribution.
Great Lakes Scrip Center and Lowe's are pleased to announce a 2% bonus
starting Saturday, June 4, 2011, through Friday, June 17, 2011. During
this period, GLSC customers can purchase the popular $25, $100, $500,
and $1,000 Lowe's Gift Cards, the Lowe's $20 "Teacher" Card, as well as
Reload and ScripNow! purchases, with a 6% non-profit contribution,
instead of the regular 4%
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June 12, 2011 Newsletter
TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH
6704 Fyler Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
ST. LOUIS, MO
PERMIT #3249
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Worship Schedule:
Holy Communion is celebrated at all services
Sunday: Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School & Bible Classes 9:30 am
Monday: Worship 7:00 p.m. and Monday School during service. Bible Study 6:15 pm
Tuesday: Worship 1:30 p.m. on June 28, 2011
Church Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Website www.timothystl.org
office phone (314) 781-8673
fax (314) 781-8704
Senior Pastor
Rev. Ron Rall
[email protected]
Associate Pastor Rev. Bill Wilson
[email protected]
DCE
Mark Thompson
[email protected]
Office Manager
Kathy Willhite
[email protected]
School: Word of Life Lutheran School
6535 Eichelberger
314-832-1244
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