The e-pistle
The electronic newsletter of Associated Churches
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Associated Churches
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602 East Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, IN
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To-Gather Fellowship
Third Thursdays
Noon-1 PM
Associated Churches, 602 E. Wayne Street
If you would like to visit Associated Churches, or know someone else in the community who might, please join us for a meal and fellowship. Learn more and RSVP here.
The next fellowships are:
- April -No Meal (Come to our Annual Celebration!)
- May 17, 2012
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May and June are great times to host baby showers! Or your congregation can take up collection of diapers or baby wipes...some of the most needed items in our stores.
If you'd like a representative from our ministry to visit your group, simply call Elaine at 422-3528.
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If you plan to attend please register this week!
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 Associated Churches Annual Celebration
Thursday, April 26
5:30 p.m.
Courtyard Marriott, Downtown
Register here by April 19!
Call Charlene at 422-3528 x 105 if you have questions.
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 Stepping Up Effort for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Saturday, May 12 will be here before we know it! Last year 233,900 pounds of food were donated to the Associated Churches Neighborhood Food Network!
This year, more than ever, we need people to spread the word to neighbors, friends, and fellow church members about the collection so more food will be donated. With increased demand, the food just simply isn't lasting as long as it once did.
 | Watch the video to see how you can help!
If you attend a congregation with the appropriate technology, perhaps you'll consider sharing the video with your members as part of your worship service or on facebook!
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As always we are gathering names of those who want to volunteer the day of the event and in the weeks to follow to help sort and box food. For more information, call Jim at 422-3528 x 106 or by email.
Food will be collected at the Tin Caps game on Sunday, April 29, 3:05 P.M. for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
Help your commUNITY!
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Wrap Up and Evaluation
Thursday, May 10
6:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church300 West Wayne Street
If your church, school, or organization has been involved with Rising Stars as it took its first steps during these first two years, please feel free to join us as we take time to evaluate the program. Help us as we:
- Share success stories
- Problem solve
- Suggest expanding goals
Parenting Classes Blessing Many
 Already over 70 parents from eight schools are graduating from the STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) classes this week! This will bring the total for the school year to over 150 graduates.
During the course of the program, families have been served a free meal at every session and offered free childcare at the schools. Upon completing the four session class, parents will receive a graduation certificate, $20 gift cards, and a box of food.
Most importantly, though, is the information that is taught by facilitators and shared with one another as they cover the following topics:
- Understanding Yourself and Your Child
- Understanding Beliefs and Feelings
- Encouraging Your Child and Yourself
- Developing the Courage to be Imperfect
- Listening and Talking to Your Child
- Helping Children Cooperate
- Discipline That Makes Sense
- Choosing Your Approach
If you would like to provide financial sponsorship for the STEP Parenting Classes to insure their continuation, contact Sarah Deans Adams at 422-3528x104 or by email.
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Good Friday Community Service
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Over 100 members of the community came together in worship and prayer to remember the sacredness of Good Friday. See local news coverage here.
Special thanks to all area ministers and participants who united to make the service so special.
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Nearly 1,000 pounds of food has been donated!
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Fishes and Loaves
Thanks to all those who have stopped by the warehouse to drop off their Lenten collections of tuna and crackers: - Epiphany Lutheran Church
- Grace Presbyterian Church
- St. John's Lutheran Church-Fort Wayne
- St. Jude Catholic Church
- St. Peter's Lutheran Church
- Trinity Presbyterian Church
- Unity of Fort Wayne Spiritual Center
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Come learn more and meet your local branch leaders!
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32nd Annual
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April 17-28
To choose a Focus on Health location convenient for you, click here!
For more specific information, call the Focus on Health office at 260-373-7954.
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Seeking vs. Doing Justice
Not by Faith or Government Alone
Friday, April 27
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Sweetwater Sound
FREE!
Come hear professor, Byron Johnson, Ph.D. speak about his new book, "More God, Less Crime" and what happens when the faith community and criminal justice professionals come together.
To learn more about the author and the event, click here! For information contact 260-446-2205 or by email.
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 Homeward Bound Indiana
Sunday, April 29
Noon-1:30 PM: Registration and Festivities
1:30 PM: Greetings from dignitaries
2:00 PM: Walk starts, step off
Join thousands of Hoosiers in raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide housing and fight homelessness in Indiana!
Register or donate today!
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Local participants from the 2011 National Day of Prayer take time to ask for divine wisdom, guidance, and strength.
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National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 3 Noon Grand Wayne Center120 West Jefferson Blvd.
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. Come lift up our leaders and all those who serve our country.
To learn more, visit the National Day of Prayer website. For local information, contact Etse Mulugeta at 260-745-3100.
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Highlight Reel 2011
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Chick-fil-A Leadercast
Friday, May 48:30 AM-4:30 PM
Indiana Wesleyan University
Fort Wayne Education & Conference Ctr.
8211 W. Jefferson Blvd.
For complete details, visit website.
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 Safe Sleep Education Event Friday, May 42-6 PM
Renaissance Pointe YMCA
Open to the community. No registration required. This event is recommended for all parents who are expecting or who have a child younger than 1 and do not have a safe place for their infant to sleep.
Guests will receive information on: - Safe sleep education and tips
- Pre- and post-pregnancy care
- Ways to get their baby off to a healthy start
- Ways for living tobacco-free
Individuals who qualify will receive a free Pack 'N' PlayŽ portable crib provided by Indiana First Candle. Parkview birth planners will be on site to talk about free childbirth and parenting classes at Parkview facilities.
If you have questions, contact Heather Henry at 260-373-7992. |
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Deadline: April 28
Mom's the Word Event
Saturday, May 12
9 AM - 4 PM
Southwest Lutheran Church
5120 Homestead Road
Tickets $5.00, (12 & under free)
At this fundraiser for A Hope Center there will be family activities, pampering stations (massages, hair, and nails), and free mother's day gifts.
To purchase tickets, enter free essay contest or get more details visit the website, or call 260-443-1836. |
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For a taste of what to expect, watch their youtube video!
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Room for Hope
Wednesday, May 9
7 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church 501 West Berry
FREE!
Diyar Dance Theatre is the only dance troupe in Bethlehem representing Bethlehem's rich history, values and heritage in a theatrical dance form and combining Dabka, modern theatre and contemporary dance. Diyar Dance Theatre believes in building cultural bridges both locally and internationally, through the exchange of experience and ideas and considers dance to be a powerful medium in unlocking the hearts and minds of people alike. |
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 Hiring Our Heroes
Thursday, May 10
10 AM - 3 PM
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Ave.
FREE Hiring Fair
This event will be open only to employers who are committed to hiring our veterans and to veteran job seekers.
The event is for:
- Veterans
- Active duty military members
- Guard and Reserve members
- Eligible spouses.
To learn more about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hiring Our Heroes, visit here.
To register for the local event as an attendee, employer, or exhibitor, visit here.
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20th Annual Conference on Ministry with the Aging
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 The Elder Years: Ready on Not, Here They Come!
Tuesday, June 5
8 AM - 4 PMThe Towne House Retirement Community 2209 St. Joe Center Rd.
Cost is only $25, and CEU credit is available.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012: Associated Churches Annual Celebration!
Thursday, May 3, 2012: National Day of Prayer
Saturday, May 12, 2012: Stamp Out Hunger! Letter Carriers' Food Drive
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Please know that we give permission for all the material contained in this email
to be reprinted in church newsletters.
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Roger Reece
Executive Pastor Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County
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