Epiphany eLetter - Week of March 31, 2008

Epiphany Lutheran Church eLetter
Week of March 31, 2008

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Thank You Epiphany Teens

Marriage Encounter

Engaged Encounter

Summer Camp

Cookie Dough Coming Soon

Up and Coming!

Task Force Volunteers Needed

Church Calendar Online

What's All the Fuss?

LWML Scrip Program

Garage Sale

Lutheran High School Information

Benefit Concert

Lutheran Family Services

Congregational Assembly

Help our Service Men and Women

Upcoming LWML Events

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Snacks Needed!

Serving This Week

Serving Next Week

Christian Ed This Week

Upcoming Ministry Events

Thank you Epiphany Teens

Teens Help Out AND Have Fun at LVR - Seven Epiphany teens and their leaders went with DCE John to Lutheran Valley Retreat last weekend for a service event. On Saturday four of our teens and two adults moved furniture out and completely removed the ceiling and insulation and then treated the wood in the Camp Nature Center where a septic leak had occurred last winter. Two adults and three teens removed the shingles and completely reshingled one of the camper cabins. Camp Director Steve Johnson was very happy with the work our teens contributed and we say "Thank You" for a a job well done!

THANK YOU!

Marriage Encounter

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER is for ALL married couples who want to experience greater levels of communication and intimacy. We have experienced this first hand, and are excited to answer any questions you may have. The next CO Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend is April 25-27, 2008. To guarantee your reservation, please respond by March 25. Contact Bud & Cindy Amack (303)796-9119, or email Cindy at CindyAmack@comcast.net

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Engaged Encounter
Engaged Encounter is for ALL engaged couples who wish to get ready for the marriage relationship. The next Colorado Lutheran Engaged Encounter Weekend is April 25-27, 2008. Contact Frank & Fran Hall at (303)279-2130 or email them at Frankfranhall@aol.com

Summer Camp Anyone?

As you start thinking about plans for this summer, consider sending your child to a camp where they will not only have fun, but they'll hear about Jesus Christ. Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR) is a

summer youth camp and year-around retreat center (est. 1959) located on 240 acres at an elevation of 8400' in the middle of Pike National Forest. LVR offers opportunities for children, youth, and families to experience Jesus Christ. LVR is about a 1 1/2 hour drive from ColoradoSprings, and a 21/2 hour drive from Denver. LVR's mission is to provide experiential opportunities in an outdoor environment for children, youth, families, and their advocates to know and share Jesus Christ with ALL people. LVR welcomes churched and unchurched, Lutherans and non-Lutherans. Our goal is for all who come here to begin and continue a relationship with Jesus Christ, and to strengthen them so that they share Jesus with all people. We also encourage respect of God's creation, others, and self. LVR is for everyone, without regard to race, religion, or handicap.

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THE DOUGH IS BACK!

Cookie Dough Available Soon!

Epiphany teens sold some great cookie dough last year and we've had lots of requests for more, so...the dough is back! You may begin placing orders next week and we'll have it here in plenty of time for May receptions, picnics and parties. Maybe you'd like to send some to school for your child's class? Any active Epiphany teen can take an order and there will be forms in the back of the worship center, too. Thank you for your order!

Up and Coming at Epiphany!

Mark Your Calendars

Confirmation Sunday - The Rite of Confirmation will be celebrated in our 10:30 am service on Sunday, May 4. The confirmands will present their essays on Saturday, May 3 at 6:30 pm and the congregation is invited to hear these young people profess their faith and welcome them into our communing fellowship.

New Member Sunday - On Sunday, May 11, Epiphany will welcome several new families and individuals into our membership. If you've been thinking of joining our mission, please call Pastor Mark or DCE John this week. A new member welcome will follow on Sunday, May 18th at 11:45 am.

Graduate Sunday - On Sunday, May 18th, we will give thanks for the milestone of high school or college graduations for all of our members who are graduating this year. If you are graduating from high school or college this year please contact the church office to let them know. We will also want a picture and some information for a special brochure. Graduates are asked to attend the 10:30 am service that Sunday, if possible.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Douglas/Elbert County Task Force The Douglas/Elbert County Task Force is in need of volunteers to help out in the Thrift Store. You can choose to help in an area that really interests you, meet new friends, and have fun while working! For more information on the volunteer opportunities available please call Kathy at (303)688-1114.

Thank You Epiphany!

To the Lutheran Women, Administrative Staff, and Volunteers at Epiphany:

Thank you for your thoughtfulness in contributing with the food, beverages, and your time spent to help in preparations for Marchetta's service on Friday, March 28th. Your generosity and support during this difficult time is greatly appreciated. We are so grateful for the helping hand in our time of need.

Many blessings to you all,

Harland Glasoe and family

Testing...Testing...Church Calendar Online!!

NOTE: Sorry, the link in last week's eLetter was wrong. The link below has been corrected.

Test drive our new online calendar of events and let us know what you think. All events were extracted and posted to the online calendar as of March 16, 2008. This tool is the tool of choice among church webservants for it's ease of use, affordability, Christian slant, and accessibility from any computer (as well as update capability from any computer, which is secured). The cost is less than $5 per month. We are in a 30 day free trial period and we'll decide at the end whether to continue or not. A link is available on our website too.

Website/Computer Meeting THIS Sunday

What's the Fuss? What is This Costing Us? Can't We Do This for Free? Who Cares?

The Website/Computer Meeting has been re-scheduled for Sunday, April 6th. We are ready to completely re-design Epiphany's website and discuss the direction we've embarked on for some of the computer software and tools we've been test driving lately.

We really want congregational input to know if you think we are heading in the direction you feel we should go and are we being good stewards of church funds, considering we are in the middle of a building project. Now is the time to speak up!!

If you would like to provide input into the website re-design process, fill out a Website Planning Worksheet and simply return and/or bring to the meeting.

HELP! If you have access to a computer projector that we can use for this meeting, please contact Whizzy at (303) 688-3655.

Website Planning & Computer Direction Meeting

Date: Sunday, April 6

Time: 11:45am

Location: Fellowship Hall

A light lunch will be served.

LWML Scrip Program

There is a new look to the grocery scrip program. Scrip

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.

Garage Sale Help Needed!

We will be needing help the week of the garage sale. Some of the "regular" helpers will be out of town, so we need to recruit some new helpers to help price and setup. Several men will be needed, especially on Friday and Saturday to move any furniture and heavier items. Please contact Mildred Loughner at (303) 840-9539, if you can help.

Dates to price & setup: June 1-5
Location: Fellowship Hall

Lutheran High Schools

Placement Testing

Planning to attend one of our Lutheran High Schools? Placement tests are required for all incoming 9^th graders. This test is used to help determine what classes each student should take in 9^th grade and is used for placement purposes only. The cost for the test is $20. Please mark your calendars and call our Admissions Director, Abbie Duitsman at 1-888-578-2784 to register for the date that fits your schedule:

Parker: Saturday, April 5th 9:00am-Noon

Denver: Monday, June 9^th 8:30am-11:30am

Open House

Lutheran Parker: Stop into the school office anytime during school hours for a tour of the school and an opportunity to meet with teachers and the principal.

Denver Lutheran: Every Friday afternoon is an Open House at Denver Lutheran High School. Stop in unannounced between noon and 3pm and receive information and a tour of our school.

Registration Nights

Denver Lutheran: Monday, April 7th, 7:00pm

BENEFIT CONCERT
Benefit Concert The Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale (Yale & Broadway), is putting on a benefit concert for medical expenses for Henry Barrett and Mitch Helfer on Sunday, April 13 at 4:00pm. Cost is $10. Contact Lutheran High School Parker office, (303)841-5551, for more details.

Lutheran Family Services Visiting This Sunday

Lutheran Family Services Celebrates 60th Anniversary!

This Sunday, Lutheran Family Services celebrates their 60th anniversary! Jane Popemeehan, LFS Vice President of Development, will be with us to share information about their ministry and programs. We will hear from Jane at the beginning of our worship services and at the beginning of our education hour. For more information on Lutheran Family Services, you may visit their website at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wqgmilcab.0.0.duxkdjcab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lfsco.org%2F&id=preview

Congregational Assembly - Sunday, April 20th
Important Meeting! Please mark your calendars and plan on attending the congregational assembly on Sunday, April 20th at 11:45 am following the late service.

An Opportunity to Help our Service Men and Women

The LWML is sponsoring an opportunity for positive outreach to our US Service men and women serving overseas. All Epiphany members and friends, we need your help! Please bring items to the Information Center at Epiphany (where a list of the items is posted) by Sunday, April 13th or to LWML on Saturday, April 12th.

Items to bring:

Food: Snacks like sunflower seeds, nuts, fruit roll-ups, dried fruit; prepackaged cookies, brownies or rice crisy treats, chips, dips, salsa in cans, boxed pizza, easy bake dinners, hard candy, tootsie pops/tootsie rolls, wheat thins, specialty crackers, microwave popcorn.

Personal Items: Deoderant, sun screen, lotions, foot soaks, foot powder, disposable tear drops (eye drops), salt, water, nasal spray.

Fun Things: Funny kid's toys (paddle ball), games, books, comic books, craft kits (except models), DVD's, CD's, puzzles, Sunday News funnies, gift bags.

BE CREATIVE, BUT BE SURE EVERYTHING IS NON-BREAKABLE.

UPCOMING LWML EVENTS

Epiphany LWML Meeting - April 12

The LWML meets Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. All ladies are cordially invited! Gerry and Paul Brill are bringing us an exciting report of their trip to Tanzania (in southern Africa) where they helped provide clean water and are working with an orphanage there. Come for great fellowship and get to know each other. Bring your Mites for our mission projects.

Zone LWML Spring Rally

The Zone LWML Spring Rally is Saturday, April 19 at Ascension Lutheran, 1701 Caley Ave., Littleton, CO. Gathering and Refreshments are at 9:30 a.m. Devotions are at 10:30 a.m. $5.00 registration includes lunch and program. Call Jo (303)681-2064 for more info.

Annual Ladies High Tea

Save the date! The Annual Ladies High Tea is scheduled for Sunday, April 18th at 3:00 p.m.

Rocky Mountain District LWML Convention

This year's district convention is June 20-22, 2008 at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Registration forms will be available at the LWML meeting or call Jo, (303)681-2064.

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Stan and Marcy Pore invite you to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary with them. Please join Stan and Marcy on Sunday, April 13th, 2008 from 12:00-1:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall for a light lunch and dessert. Your presence is the only gift desired!