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Love INC Connection
January 2017
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I recently attended a wedding where they read scripture that made a powerful impression on me as a great foundation for a young couple embarking on their journey together in marriage. Over the next few days, I continued to contemplate this scripture and I believe it can provide a similar foundation for Love INC of Eastern Carver County as we step into a new year with so many remarkable opportunities to share the love of Jesus with our neighbors.
Romans 12: 9-13 (Contemporary English Version)
Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good. Love each other as brothers and sisters and honor others more than you do yourself. Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord. Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying. Take care of God's needy people and welcome strangers into your home.
We have so much to thank God for and be joyful about as we roll into 2017. As I’m connecting with each of our 25 partner churches I’ve quickly learned that each one has a unique personality and tradition that God is using to impact people’s lives. It is so moving to be a part of His plan to help people see themselves the way He sees them and invite them to draw closer to Him, become part of our churches, and part of His Kingdom.
Please join us at our Gala on February 17th as we celebrate the 10 years Love INC has been transforming lives here in our community. This heartwarming event at Hazeltine National Golf Club will be an expression of our thanks for all God has done for us and will include testimony to the work He is actively accomplishing through Love In the Name of Christ of Eastern Carver County. You can be part of making a difference by joining us for this blessed evening!
God Bless,
Ken
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Love INC Annual Gala - Cheers to 10 Years!
- Silent Auction Donation Requests
- Volunteers Needed to Help at the Gala
- Cake Pedestals / Cake Plates Needed
- Clearinghouse Volunteers Needed / Ministry Needs
- Stay in the Know with Love INC on Social Media
- Touchpoints - Verse of the Month
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Cheers to 10 Years!
When: Friday, February 17, 2017
Where: Hazeltine National Golf Club
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Silent Auction
7:00 - 9:00 pm - Dinner & Program
WON'T YOU JOIN US?
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The Love INC 2017 Cheers to 10 Years! Gala is a celebration of the accomplishments and mighty works God has done through Love INC in our community over the past ten years. It’s also a gathering of forces for the challenges that remain in our fight to offer help and hope as we transform lives in the name of Christ across Eastern Carver County. Please join us as a guest or a table host by purchasing tickets here.
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Do you have something you'd like to donate to our Silent Auction?
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Love INC is actively seeking items for our Silent Auction. If you or your church would like to donate a basket or a individual items for the auction, please e-mail info@loveincecc.org and let us know the item to be donated. Here are a few examples of items donated in the past:
- Kindle tablet
- Gift cards to a local restaurant or store ($20 + value)
- Beach Fun gift basket
- Picnic basket with picnic items
- Cookout basket with portable grill
- Wine basket
- Gardening basket
- Piece of artwork
- Bottles of wine ($15 + value)
- Gift certificates for spa, salon, etc.
Please drop off silent auction donations to the Love INC office (1600 Bavaria Road, Chaska) by February 3rd.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GALA
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We are still in need of volunteers to help us set-up the silent auction during the day Friday, as well as volunteers to help us Friday night with the games, Dessert Dash, registration table, etc.
If you would like to help volunteer, please let Kelley Stokesbary know by e-mailing her at kstokesbary@loveincecc.org or calling her at 952-448-2508.
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Cake pedestals / plates needed
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Do you have a cake pedestal or cake plate we could borrow for our Dessert Dash? If so, please e-mail Kelley Stokesbary at
kstokesbary@loveincecc.org
or drop it off at the Love INC office (1600 Bavaria Road, Chaska).
All plates will be labeled with the owner's name and will be returned the week after the gala.
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We're looking for a few compassionate volunteers to help in our Clearinghouse
We are looking for volunteers to help in our Clearinghouse. Volunteers answer telephone requests for help, assess and analyze the client's needs, and then make appropriate referrals to the various Love INC ministries and partner organizations.
You must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, agree with the Apostle's Creed, and be available to commit to one 2.5 hour shift each week. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required.
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MINISTRY NEEDS - FURNISHARE
FurniShare is in need of full and queen size mattresses and box springs.
Mattresses and box springs must be free of stains, rips and tears. Donations may be dropped off at our FurniShare location (7890 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen) Wednesday thru Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Fare for All at Crown of Glory Lutheran Church on Thursday, January 26th, 4-6 PM
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Fare for All will be offering a produce pack for $10 this month - packed with fresh fruits and veggies, it's a great deal!
In addition to the holiday package, they will also have meat packs available. The January Hot Buys are a 28 oz. package of chicken meatballs (gluten-free) or an 8-10 pound Jenny-O turkey.
All are welcome! There are no income restrictions, it's quite literally Fare for ALL!
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Did you know Love INC is social?
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The Love INC of Eastern Carver County Brochure
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Available in our partner churches, on our website, or upon request at the Love INC office.
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Love INC Monthly Resource Guide Submission Guidelines
The Resource Guide is delivered monthly to your inbox. We invite you to share your faith community events and information with the greater Love INC partnership community. The deadline to submit information is the 2nd Monday of each month. Submissions should be brief and concise. Email submissions to info@loveincecc.org.
Please insure all submissions include:
- Who is invited to participate
- What you want others to know
- Where the event is taking place
- When the event is occurring
- Contact person for additional information
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Russell St. John, Chair
Dave Ruegg, Vice Chair
Tim Erhart, Treasurer
Jon Niebuhr, Pastor
Mike Fahey
Tim Helmeke
Gary Rzonca
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STAFF:
Ken Norman, Executive Director
Alicia Kaiser, Resource & Training Coordinator
Kelley Stokesbary, Communications Coordinator
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A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR
SPONSORS!
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