“But the fruit of the
Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians
5:22-23
JULY is Canned Fruit Month!!!
One of the great pleasures
of summertime is all of the wonderful fruits available to us. Eating fruit
daily has some great health benefits. People who eat more fruit as part of a
healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Fruit is naturally
low in fat, sodium, and calories. None have any cholesterol!
Fortunately, most fruits
can be canned. Let’s go for it and stock our local Food Pantry shelves what
lots of wonderful, healthy, canned fruit!
the road home
Become a volunteer for our Road Home Project. We partner with Lakeview Lutheran to assist in the feeding and care of a few homeless families that are in the program getting the counseling, financial and emotional assistance to get back on their feet. These families are in the process of getting their own housing, but are in need of a place to stay for a few nights. Lakeview Lutheran houses these families, and we go there to feed them for 3 nights and help provide some time to talk, and play with the children. A very rewarding opportunity to help make a difference in someone's life...theirs, or yours.
You can sign up in the narthex or contact the Burke office at (608)244-8486 to help with the upcoming dates and shifts: September 5, 6 and 7 and November 28, 29, and 30. The shifts available for each day are Dinner shift (5pm - 7pm), Entertainment shift (6pm - 8pm) and Overnight shift (8pm - 7am). You may only volunteer for one day/shift. Whatever time you have to help is appreciated.
RED BARN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Red Barn is in need of new volunteers for Thursdays from 5-7:00pm every other week. The work is very rewarding and also fun. We assist customers, sort, price and display incoming donations. Please contact Kathy Lukens, if interested in giving this ministry a try!
This
project is sponsored by the Evangelism Board.
Burke Lutheran Travel Mugs
Visitors Are welcome to have a Travel Mug as our Thank You for taking time to visit Burke Lutheran Church. We hope you will sign our Guest Register and return to join us for Worship again real soon.
Burke Lutheran Members Can purchase Travel Mugs by depositing the suggested donation of $5.00 per mug in the envelope in the Narthex
American Cancer Society Relay For Life Deforest in August
The Relay is a unique celebration of life in honor and memory of those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Teams of 10-15 members take turns walking/running around a track from Friday night to Saturday morning. Funds raised by team members support American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient services, locally, state-wide and nationally.
For more information or to join the team, contact Bill Schmidt or Sharon Hughes.
FOOD PANTRY
