Epiphany eLetter - Week of April 14, 2008

Epiphany Lutheran Church eLetter
Week of April 14, 2008

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Marriage Encounter

Engaged Encounter

Summer Camp

Order your Cookie Dough

Task Force Volunteers Needed

Congregational Assembly

LWML Scrip Program

Garage Sale

Up and Coming!

Sunday School Teacher Resource

Lutheran High School Information

Upcoming LWML Events

Golf Tournament

Member Profiles Needed

Snacks Needed!

Serving This Weekend

Serving Next Weekend

Christian Ed This Week

Upcoming Ministry Events

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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LAST WEEKEND TO ORDER THE DOUGH!
Order Your Cookie Dough! This will be the last weekend that you can order that awesome cookie dough! Any active Epiphany teen can take an order and there will be forms in the back of the worship center, too. We'll have it here in plenty of time for May receptions, picnics and parties. Thank you for your order!

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.

Epiphany Family

The pictures this week are from Stan and Marcy Pore's 50th wedding anniversary celebration last Sunday. Wow! 50 years! How wonderful!

Thanks to Stan and Marcy for inviting the entire congregation to such a scrumptious spread and Loving Fellowship! You are a wonderful gift to us from God.

Congregational Assembly - THIS Sunday
Important Meeting! Please plan on attending the congregational assembly in the Worship Center this Sunday, April 20th at 11:45 am following the late service.

LWML Scrip Program

Scrips are more than just coupons...they support numerous projects at Epiphany...

Since Oct of 2004, the LWML has been blessed to be able to contribute about $9,800 to various outreach programs and needs within the congregation. These funds have all come from the sale of scrip and King Soopers certificates. They would like to be able to continue to support projects as they are made known to them. Without congregational support of the scrip and KS certificate programs this will not be possible. Please remember to buy and use KS certificates and scrip.

Fellowship Hall-Tables $350

Missionary Trips (3) $2250

Youth Gathering (EYE) $700

LHSR Scholarships $2000

RMD LWML Scholarship $115

Office Furniture $3000

Hispanic Church $300

Ethiopian Church $500

Iraqi children school/health kits $288**

Katrina health kits $190

**Postage for items donated by the congregation

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

Up and Coming at Epiphany!

Mark Your Calendars

Confirmation Sunday - The Rite of Confirmation will be Confirmation Sunday

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 New Members

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.

Sunday School Teacher Resource - NEW!

Growing in the Word

Concordia Publishing House offers an exciting companion tool for Sunday School Teachers who are using the Growing in Christ curriculum. Get an in-depth look at each Bible story you teach to children. This weekly commentary helps you better understand each Sunday School lesson in order to more effectively convey the message to children.

Each weekly lesson is available in a Podcast here (don't get scared...it's just like listening to a CD or radio program...they are just audio files and you do NOT need an iPod). Impress your teenagers by telling them you need to go listen to your Sunday School Podcast!

What is a Podcast and how do I use them?

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.

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.

Ron Brandhorst Retires - Ronald Brandhorst, a teacher at Denver Lutheran High School for 42 years, will retire at the end of this school year. He is a man to be admired for his talent, his love of teaching, his love for kids, and his committment to the Lord. A special banquet to honor his years of service will be held on Sunday, May 18^th at 4:00pm at Denver Lutheran High School. We hope you'll join us to celebrate this amazing man.

UPCOMING LWML EVENTS

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.

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.

Annual Ladies High Tea

The Annual Ladies High Tea has been postponed until a later time. We'll keep you posted!

Golf Tournament

Good Shepherd Communities, along with Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, is pleased to announce the 11th Annual Kirk John McGregor Golf Tournament Event at Meridian Golf Course on Monday, June 16, 2008. Proceeds from this event remain in Colorado to assist the needs of the 160 individuals with Developmental Disabilities who receive supports and services from GSC. For further information please call 303-752-4122 or visit us the web at http://www.kirkjohnmcgregorgolf.com/. Registration Deadline is May 16, 2008.

Member Profiles Needed
Member profiles as well as time and talent sheets are available in the back of church. Each family has an envelope containing a family profile as well as individual profiles for each member of your household. We hope you will pick yours up and return it in a timely fashion so that we can print a new directory soon.