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Receiving ashes as a sign of repentance is an ancient practice. Learn more about why and how ELCA congregations use ashes as part of the Ash Wednesday liturgy. [from elca.org]
Updates from Camp–
The 2012 Camp Tomah Shinga season will be here before you know it! And there are several special savings on registration this year — the Early Bird Discount (register by April 1); the Family Discount; and the New Friend Discount. For detailed information and registration form download 2012 Early Bird TS.
Our 800-plus acre Camp Tomah Shinga is preparing for another year of ministry. There are many service opportunities to help our Lutheran camp near Junction City, Kan. If you or a group from your church could plan in April or May for helping at the camp we have some great projects:
NEW SHOP
►needs interior electrical wiring; needs interior work benches and two offices
WHITE CHURCH
►needs some exterior repairs/ladder work required; needs exterior painting/ladder work required; finish drywall work in the basement
DINING HALL AND KITCHEN
►replace rubber cove base around floor; clean all utensils and counters in kitchen
CABINS
►repair wood siding under gutter at AAL Cabin; clean all mattresses in the cabins
GROUNDS
►haul cut brush under power lines to brush pile; cut small locust trees and paint stumps; walk pasture fences to cut out brush and fix wire
If you want to sign up to help or get more information about helping with the spring work projects at Camp Tomah Shinga contact Harlan Teske, at 785-256-3188 or email at mrt1023@bluevalley.net.
Itasca, IL – Wheat Ridge Ministries is pleased to announce the launch of a new grant initiative. “Burst Project” grants are one-time grants of up to $5,000 for a human care ministry project designed and led by young adult leaders in the Lutheran community.
Young adults today are being led by faith to respond to significant human care needs in their community. They are an untapped source for inspired solutions and leadership. Their projects often need a little “burst” of support and guidance to get off the ground – that’s what the Burst Project grants are all about.
“This is an exciting new ministry program for Wheat Ridge,” said Brian Becker, Vice President for Ministry Programs at Wheat Ridge. “We’ve listened to many young adults who’ve told us that they’re looking for opportunities to put their faith into action and build their capacity as leaders. We believe that the Burst Project grants will be a powerful catalyst for those young Christian leaders, and in the process, some new and innovative ministries will be launched.”
In addition to grants of up to $5,000, participants will also:
Young adults between the ages of 20-35 can apply for a Burst Project grant by emailing a completed application packet to grant.apps@wheatridge.org. Review of proposals is ongoing, with grants awarded quarterly.
Referrals of qualified young adults are also requested and can be submitted by emailing a completed referral form to grants@wheatridge.org.
Wheat Ridge Ministries is a nonprofit organization that helps a variety of health and human care initiatives get off the ground by providing the initial funding and support they need to thrive. Our efforts are focused on improving the health of the whole person, by addressing wellness of body, mind and spirit. Currently, more than 70 ministries around the world are receiving assistance through Wheat Ridge. To learn more, visit our website at www.wheatridge.org.
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