Stephen Ministry—Please join us Sunday, January 18 at 7pm for "Making Life Changes at 50 and Beyond." The January 2009 Stephen Ministry continuing education program, coordinated by Cindy Hough, will discuss making life changes at the age of 50 and beyond. Just as Jesus asked his disciples to change their lives to follow him, many planned and unplanned events in our lives change our direction and purpose and they affect us in different ways. We'll talk about how to be adaptable to change, how to make changes, and what it means to redefine ourselves. Questions? Email Joan Stys or call her at 794-0667.

The next Stephen Ministry training class starts January 25, 6:30 pm. There will be a short information session at TLLC on January 11 at 10:30 if you have
questions about this new class. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Joan Stys or Rich Klingner. A minimum of 8 (maximum of 14) students will be necessary for the class to be conducted.

New Member class begins Sunday, February 8, and new members will be welcomed on Sunday of the Passion/ Palm Sunday, April 5.

Women's Retreat—A Simple Path February 20-22, 2009 Ebert Ranch—$100 total cost. Register by sending an e-mail with your name and contact info to Jean Olson. $40 deposit due by February 1, 2009. More than the location has changed- register now and find out what to expect!

“Log On . Connect…Serve God’s Work…Our Hands”Tri-Synod Lutheran Men In Mission Assembly—February 20-21 at TLLC. Keynoting the barbeque luncheon, catered by Rudy’s Barbeque, will be Ernie Hinojosa, ELCA Mission Director for the North Carolina Synod. Ernie was a huge hit as speaker at the national LMM Gathering held in Omaha this past August. His words and enthusiasm helped spark men of all ages attending the national meeting. In addition to his lunch speech, Ernie will conduct a special workshop on “Evangelism For Scaredy Cats.” Registration cost for the Tri-Synod LMM Assembly is $40 per person (costs covers Saturday luncheon and assembly materials and refreshments). To register for the Assembly go to www.swtlmm.com to download a registration form and instructions on mailing it.