Good afternoon!
I was a bit disappointed that I didn’t get a single response to my request to look into the posting of Lifetree Café flyers (in most cases, the small, insert-size ones) with the monthly topics in local places of employment. I would think that it would be possible to post those at least in employee areas if not publicly. We’re on a limited budget to get the word out about this great ministry, and we’re looking for your help! Colorful monthly flyers are available from Joan, and if you let us know in advance, we can also get the larger posters for you.
We will be doing a one-time major fund-raising effort for Lifetree at Concordia in August, as we need to cover the cost of the initial startup expenses. In the meantime, however, if you are a Thrivent member, you should soon be getting personal information on funds available to you in the new “Choice Dollars” program. This option allows you to direct Thrivent Financial charitable funds where you would like, and I would like to suggest that you may wish to designate yours to Lifetree Café at Concordia. By next week’s Tablet, I will have information for you on exactly how you can do that.
It was good to be back at Concordia for worship last Sunday. This Sunday we’ll be discussing prayer, informed by the Old Testament reading (Genesis 18:20-33) and the Gospel (Luke 11:1-13). We’ll discuss the lessons further in the adult class at 10:15. Mars Hill at 9 AM will look at God’s plan for community.
Our Parish Planning Council has approved Concordia offering Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” at the church on Monday evenings this fall, beginning September 13th. You’ll hear much more about this highly-acclaimed program in the coming weeks. It has changed many people’s lives, and we hope that people from Concordia will benefit from it as well.
Our annual School Supply Drive to benefit Jeffco Action Center runs from this Sunday through next Sunday. The need includes: Notebook Paper, Compasses, Spiral Notebooks, Pencil Bags, Pocket Folders, Graph Paper, Calculators, Highlighters, Index Cards, #2 Pencils, Colored Pencils, Colored Markers (washable), Glue/Glue Sticks, Scissors (sharp), Backpacks, Ballpoint pens (blue/black), Scientific Calculators, Dividers, Composition Books, 1” Binders.
I have been wondering whether anyone has a “gently used” ping pong table that they would like to donate to the church. It would be nice to have one available in time for the church picnic and after that for use at the church.
Don’t forget the blood drive at Concordia this coming Wednesday. You may sign up in the narthex or by calling Elaine Lunnon at 303-257-7898.
Oh, by the way – from kids on the topic of marriage –
1. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY?
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
-- Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all, way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.
-- Kristen, age 10
2. HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
-- Derrick, age 8
3. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.
-- Lori, age 8
Love ya!
