February 2-3, 2008 
eLetter
Epiphany Lutheran Church of Castle Rock
Dear Epiphany Family,

In an effort to improve communication with our members, we will be "test driving" this new communication tool.  We could use this tool for our newsletters too and only mail a printed copy to those members who do not have e-mail, thus saving some money in postage.  Mainly, we need to make sure our staff is trained and comfortable in how to use this new tool and that all members are comfortable with it as well.  Please let us know what you think about this new method of communication. 
Souper Bowl of Caring

The Souper Bowl of Caring is THIS Weekend!
On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 3, Epiphany youth and Elders will collect donations in large soup pots and donate 100% of the collection to our local food bank here in Castle Rock.  We have officially registered Epiphany for 2008 and have listed a goal of collecting 100 non-perishable food items and/or $100.

 

This national movement began on Super Bowl Sunday in 1988 by a simple prayer spoken by Brad Smith, a S.C. pastor, "Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat." Young people have collected more than $41 million through the Souper Bowl of Caring. Every penny goes to local charities.

 

The Souper Bowl of Caring is endorsed by six NFL owners. In 2007, more than 14,000 organizations collected over $8 million through the Souper Bowl of Caring.

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Serving the Lord this Weekend
 
Elders:
5pm - Jack Ringman
8am - Mark Hefta
10:30am - Todd Rychecky
 
Lectors:
5pm - Mark Baumgartel
8am - Gene Stoyko
10:30am - Glenn Miller
 
Ushers:
8am - Max, Hoppe, Stoyko
10:30am - Kufeldt, Davis, Westlund
 
Greeters:
8am - Debbie & Gene Stoyko
10:30am - Larry & Nancy Jo Houk
 
Acolytes:
8am - Jenna McMullins
10:30am - Lincoln Rychecky
 
Nursery:
8am - Susan Max
10:30am - Molly Kufeldt & Rikki Batt
 
Information Center:
8am - Pat Elmshauser
10:30am - Marcy Pore
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Christian Education
Opportunities this Week
 
Adults
Sunday at 9:15am
Touching Friends with the Gospel: Led by Tim Hutchison - Fellowship Hall
 
Growing in Ministry Together: Led by Pastor Mark - Modular West.
 
Thursday at 10am
The Acts of the Apostles: Led by Tim Hutchison - Fellowship Hall
 
Teens
Sunday at 9:15am
First Century Christians: Led by DCE John - Lower Level of Epiphany House
 
DC Schools:
Priority One - A club for Christians designed to reach other students for Christ
 
Sundays, 6pm
Christian teachers and solid academics: LSH-Parker
 
Epiphany Youth Evangelism
No meeting this week.
Ice Skating on February 10.
Ski Retreat February 22-24.
Modular Dedication is THIS Sunday!
Our new (large) modular for Sunday School classrooms will be dedicated this Sunday at 9:15am.  Thanks to all who have worked to make it possible to have these classrooms for Christian nurturing..
Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday
 
Lenten Soup Suppers and Worship Begin this Week

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent.  As a reminder, Lenten soup suppers and mid-week worship services start this Wednesday, February 6.
Soup Suppers                                Worship
Time:  6pm                                      Time:  7pm
Location:  Fellowship Hall                 Location:  Worship Center
ValentineValentine's Brunch
Last year our Valentine's Brunch (where the men prepared the meal and served our Epiphany ladies) was such a success, we're going to have another!  All ladies of Epiphany are cordially invited to attend.  Gentlemen who would like to help are encouraged to contact Karl Westlund at (303) 246-5408 and thank you!
 
Second Annual Valentine's Brunch:
Date:  Saturday, February 9
Time:  10:00am
Location:  Worship Center
 
Take Your Wife Out for Valentine's Weekend
And leave your kids with our teens.  Epiphany teens will again provide supervised child care, for a donation, in the Fellowship Hall.  Please RSVP to DCE John or the church office with the number of children and ages.
Valentine's Weekend Child Care
Date:  Friday, February 15
Time:  6-11pm
Location:  Fellowship Hall
LWML Grocery Scrip
There is a new look to the grocery scrip program.  First - the paper certificates are no longer available (individuals had been forging them) so now they are the plastic wallet size cards in $25, $50, or $100 denominations.  Second - they are now ONLY usable at King Soopers (or their affiliates, which are listed on the back of the card).  Shortly we will be getting ones for Safeway as well.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  You may purchase the scrips in the Epiphany kitchen.
Coats for the Homeless
Are you cold?  Hungry?  Homeless?  You are blessed if you are none of these things.  Want to make a difference?  Please bring your coats, mittens, scarves, and hats for the homeless and let's spread some warmth and love to those less fortunate.  Boxes will be located at the back of the church this weekend and next.  It's cold out there!
8th Annual CLHSA Auction
Under the Big Top is the theme for the 8th annual benefit auction for the Colorado Lutheran High School Association.  Be a part of the exciting ministry going on at the Lutheran High Schools.  Come enjoy a night of good food, Big Top entertainment, and fun fellowship on Sunday, March 9.  You may purchase tickets and/or donate gift items through the Association office at (303) 934-8611.
Garage Sale
Start saving your "junk" (and treasures!) for this all out church sale.  Please hold onto items until June, as storage space is at a minimum.  Thank you!.

Annual Epiphany Garage Sale
Dates of Sale:  June 6-7
Dates to bring Items:  June 1-5
Location:  Fellowship Hall
Nancy LundWelcoming Nancy Lund
 

We are excited to introduce to you our newest staff member joining the Epiphany family.  We believe God has brought us a wonderful addition that will give great support to the life of Epiphany.  Nancy Lund is our new administrative assistant.  She and her family are members at Trinity Lutheran in Franktown.  Her husband, Guy, is a civil engineer who works on reservoirs.  Their daughters, Alison and Stephanie attend Lutheran High School Parker.  Alison, a freshman, is a member of DCE John's Praise Band and she also participates in both volleyball and basketball.  Stephanie, a junior, participates in volleyball, basketball, and soccer.  Stephanie also composes music that Alison sings, so they are quite the musical dynamic duo.  The Lunds live in Stroh Ranch in Parker and enjoy camping and hiking.  Nancy can be reached in the office by e-mail at

office@epiphanylc.org or by calling the office at (303) 688-4435.  Nancy works 30 hours per week -  primarily Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-2pm and then she works flex hours on Mondays and Fridays, depending on her duties for that week.  Please stop by or call the office and give Nancy a warm Epiphany welcome.
What is the Significance of Lent?
 
Early in the Church's history, the major events in Christ's life were observed with special observances, such as His birth, baptism, death, resurrection and ascension. As these observances developed, a period of time was set aside prior to the major events of Jesus' birth and resurrection as a time of preparation.  During Lent, the Church's worship assumes a more penitential character. The color for the season is purple, a color often associated with penitence. The "Hymn of Praise" is omitted from the liturgy. The word "Alleluia" is usually omitted as well. By not using the alleluia--a joyful expression meaning "Praise the Lord"--until Easter, the Lenten season is clearly set apart as a distinct time from the rest of the year. Additionally, it forms a powerful contrast with the festive celebration of Jesus' resurrection when our alleluias ring loud and clear. Finally, the penitential character of Lent is not its sole purpose. In the ancient Church, the weeks leading up to Easter were a time of intensive preparation of the candidates who were to be baptized at the Easter vigil on Holy Saturday. This time in the Church's calendar was seen as an especially appropriate time for Baptism because of the relationship between Christ's death and resurrection and our own in Holy Baptism (see Romans 6:1-11). This focus would suggest that the season of Lent serves not only as a time to meditate on the suffering that Christ endured on our behalf but also as an opportunity to reflect upon our own Baptism and what it means to live as a child of God
Breaking News

Cindy Hendrick's father (Vollie Wesson) passed away this morning after a long bout with cancer.  Fortunately, Cindy got back to see him Thursday morning before he died. He was 84 years old.  The funeral is tentatively set for Tuesday, Feb 5.  Please pray for safe travel and peace during this difficult time for Cindy and the entire Hendricks family.


Epiphany Lutheran Church

550 Wolfensberger Rd  +  Castle Rock, CO  +  80109
Mark Cattau, Pastor  +  pastor@epiphanylc.org
Mr. John Elmshauser, DCE  +  dce@epiphanylc.org
Nancy Lund, Administrative Assistant  +  office@epiphanylc.org

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