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Coming to Lifetree Café – January 25 – Loving Those With Cancer


2011
01.12

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Helping Others Cope With Cancer Explored at Lifetree Café

Practical tips for helping loved ones cope with cancer will be explored at Lifetree Café on Tuesday, January 25 at 7:00 PM.

The program includes filmed interviews with a cancer caregiver and a cancer patient.

“Most people today are affected by or know someone who is struggling with cancer,” says Lifetree Café representative Craig Cable. “But people often don’t know the best ways to deal with someone who is battling cancer. In this program we’ll explore how to cope as caregivers and head home with practical tips for supporting those in our lives who are struggling with cancer.”

Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located on Cedar Creek Road in Pikeville.

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Meeting Your KidMin Needs in 2011


2011
01.07

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If asked to compile a list of needs we have in our ministries, there’s no doubt we could go on for pages — more volunteers, larger budgets, more space, playdoh that doesn’t stick to carpet, more volunteers… I could go on.  For some of us, we maybe need a few less volunteers.  (Or at least fewer voices on what our ministries should be.)

So often, we focus heavily on the external needs of our ministry.  We want the program to be great, we want the kids to have fun and still learn about Jesus.  These are all huge needs, and shouldn’t be forgotten.  But we can also not forget that our own souls need to be nourished.  We have to recharge, and reconnect our own lives with the One who gives life.

This is why I’m so excited to be a part of Group’s new KidMin Conference.  This new conference, to be held this October in Chicago, takes a different approach than many of us are used to seeing at “ministry conferences”.  Yes, there are still great speakers.  Yes, there will be breakout sessions and opportunities to learn tons of new techniques and tips.  Yes, there will be resources available.  Tons.  Yes, there will be naps.  (That last one is a personal “must” for conferences.)

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Some Thoughts and Reflections on Our Lifetree Cafe Experience


2011
01.07

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If you follow this blog, or just see my hashtag and ‘@’ filled tweets, you know that I’m involved with a ministry called Lifetree Cafe (http://www NULL.lifetreecafe NULL.com).  It’s an outreach that our church has been excited about and building for over a year now, and we’re seeing more and more success as the months go on.

Recently, Craig Cable, the national director for Lifetree, asked those of us who worked as cafe directors to answer a few questions about our experience with the ministry, and to give some words to those who might be thinking about bringing this fantastic new ministry to their communities.  I thought it might be helpful for me to share this conversation, so below I’ve listed the questions Craig asked, followed by my responses.  Hope this helps anyone out there looking for a new way to revitalize your ministry.  If you’d like more info, please feel free to contact me!

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Coming to Lifetree Café – January 11 – Conspiracies


2011
01.05

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Conspiracies Considered at Lifetree Café

An hour-long program at Lifetree Café will examine alleged conspiracies on Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 PM.

The program features a filmed interview with a premier conspiracy theorist. Audience members will be invited to share their thoughts about alleged conspiracies, including the origin of HIV/AIDS, the Roswell, New Mexico alien incident, and the cause of global warming.

“Some events defy explanation,” says Lifetree Café representative Craig Cable. “They continue to fascinate—and refuse to go away. What’s behind them? Who’s behind them? We’ll dive into those questions and compare notes.”

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