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Issue #96 — April 2012 eNewsletter

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Rick’s Reflections … Where Have You Gone, O Britannica?

The recent announcement that the Encyclopedia Britannica will no longer be available in hard copy sure caused a stir. Those of us who are a bit older remember that having this set of books on the shelves at home used to be a sign of parental commitment to quality education. Not everyone could afford these books, however. My parents settled for a nice set of Time-Life books on world history and geography. Read more

Wheat Ridge Awards $41,827 in Sabbatical Grants

Wheat Ridge Ministries recently awarded seven grants totaling $41,827 to support sabbatical experiences for pastors and their congregations through the Ministry Sabbatical Grant Program. Wheat Ridge believes that a sabbatical leave for rest and renewal is a significant way to renew ministry development in congregations and improve the health and wellness of church professionals. Learn more

Fit for Life – Fit for Him – Making an Impact with a Congregation Health Ministry Grant

Christ Lutheran Church in Costa Mesa, California, is taking St. Paul’s advice to honor God with their bodies very seriously, believing that an abundant life is for the whole person – body, mind and spirit – and taking on the challenge together in a program they call “Fit for Life – Fit for Him.” Read more

Congregation Health Ministry Grant Proposals Due April 16

Wheat Ridge invites and encourages Lutheran congregations to submit proposals for its Congregation Health Ministry (CHM) Grant Program. The CHM Grant Program enables ministry leaders to move inspired whole person health and wellness ideas into action within congregations through $2,000 matching grants. The deadline to apply is April 16. Learn more

 

Every Dog Has Its Day

Every dog may have its day, but for Lutheran Church Charities’ (LCC) K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs, every day is for the dogs! With the assistance of a seed grant from Wheat Ridge in 2009, LCC expanded its pilot program and today over 40 dogs have gone through the program. Some dogs are placed in churches and schools full-time while others travel with LCC staff to console those mourning the loss of a loved one or dealing with tragedy. Recently, the Comfort Dogs have made national news on CNN and K-LOVE National Radio! Now that’s something to bark about!

Thrivent Members – Designate 2011 Choice Dollars to Benefit Wheat Ridge by March 31

Thank you to everyone who designated Wheat Ridge as the recipient of your Thrivent Choice Dollars in 2011! These funds were used to support inspired leaders as they serve others around the world.

If you have Thrivent Choice Dollars that you did not designate in 2011, you may still do so until March 31, 2012 and we ask that you please consider choosing Wheat Ridge Ministries. Learn more

 

Where do cows go on a Saturday night? To the moooooovies!! The April edition of Health Notes is all about National Humor Month so we just had to share a little riddle! Thanks to Marla Lichtsinn, RN, MPA, CIC, Parish Nurse for sharing Health Notes with Wheat Ridge Ministries! Access Health Notes…

Registration Deadline Extended to April 3 for California Workshop

Wheat Ridge Ministries is hosting a “Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity” workshop in Solana Beach, California, on Friday, April 13. The presenter is Dr. William Enright, Director of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Learn more and register