Trinity Lutheran Church - Social Concerns

"When we ask God to move a mountain, God may respond by handing us a shovel. Fortunately, God works through us as a community of believers."

--Laura Brix Newbury, "Give us this day: Lessons from the forge," Daily Grace, January 20, 2020

https://www.womenoftheelca.org/blog/daily-grace/the-power-of-gods-love

Join us for the Family Promise Volunteer Summit! Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just curious about how you can get involved, this event is for YOU! 🙌

📅 Date: Monday, July 29th
🕒 Time: 6:00pm
📍 Location: First Baptist Church

What to expect:
🆕 Updates on new initiatives and programs
📚 Information on how you can make a difference
🤝 Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals

Don't miss this chance to learn, share, and be a part of something truly impactful with Family Promise of Lawrence

Family Promise of Lawrence has broken ground on our new shelter for children and families in Douglas County. You can help be part of the Promise and help us Build a Bedroom at 200 Mt. Hope Court. You can donate through DCCF with this link: https://dccfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=39479

We are so grateful for DCCF for their support. Any amount helps make a difference for the children and families in need.

🏃‍♂️ Lace up your sneakers and join us for an unforgettable Memorial Day at our 5K Home Run event! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun family activity, there's something for everyone.

We'll have free kids activities to enjoy, and you'll be back home in time to fire up the grill for a delicious BBQ. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting Family Promise, and helping children and families in a housing crisis.

Don't want to run/walk? No problem! We still need volunteers to make this event a success. Sign up today and make this Memorial Day one to remember! 🇺🇸

Opportunities to serve during this dangerously cold weather.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094BAFA82BAAF49-47200553-overflow

https://www.volunteerdouglascounty.org/need/index?agency_id=108158

www.volunteerdouglascounty.org

The ECM Warming Station will be extended through this Friday, January 19th! Please help us spread the word!

We are expecting single digit and negative temperatures through the end of the week! The ECM is *running low on supplies* to share with the folks visiting us. We're also looking for volunteers so we can continue offering showers, hot meals, and rides to and from the shelters. Please help of you can! 🙏❤️ (See image for latest list of priority needs.) 1204 Oread Ave., Lawrence

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From Pastor Jen Kiefer

Thank you to all TLC members who volunteered at LINK last week. You are heroes.

What's better than a fast, flat 5K course or a leisurely long walk in your neck of the woods? Doing it with friends! Save $5 per person when you register a team of 4 or more people! Scan the QR code or click the following link to get started! https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Lawrence/5K2022

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We still need your help volunteering! Sign-up to help in a way only you can here: https://bit.ly/fpl-volunteer

A New Season of Service Part of the Promise Will YOU Be A Part of The Promise? Family Promise has served 258 local families so far this year. Our programs span Prevention, Diversion from Shelter, Shelter, and Stabilization. Currently enrolled in shelter are 7 different families, 31 people, 24 of them are children. We need....

We asked Family Promise of Lawrence staff and families, "What does the "promise" mean to you?" Here is our Executive Director, Dana's answer!

Be the gift of a promise today by
Donating: https://bit.ly/fpl-donate
or Volunteering: bit.ly/fpl-volunteer

From Family Promise:

We are so grateful for Trinity Lutheran’s Hospitality this week. Thank you so much for the care, hospitality and support

We need your help. Ukraine and Eastern Europe need your help. Lutheran Disaster Response is accompanying companion churches and ecumenical partners in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia to respond to the crisis in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. To support the response, give here: https://community.elca.org/eastern-europe-crisis-response

If you are wondering what you can do to help.

As we continue to monitor the situation in and needs on the ground, our teams are also working nonstop to determine greatest needs. Please support this effort with a gift today! DONATE: https://lwr.org/help-now

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