2012 LAY DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT

I was reminded recently about a weird thing I used to do with our kids when we traveled in the car. I‟ve never heard of anyone else doing this, so I‟m sure that makes me the weirdest dad in the world. It made such an impression on my kids that they still bring it up today … and they are married with kids of their own. It was game we call “honkers”. Usually in the middle of nowhere and at an unsuspecting moment, I would honk the horn, play innocent, yell, “Look there goes a “honker”, did you see him?” I would repeat the “honking” several times during the trip. I think I forgot one time, honked the horn and scared some older lady half out of her wits.

When the kids were really young, they would look out the window trying to find the “honkers”. But, it didn‟t take long until the response became “Dad!!!!”

So what do “honkers” have to do with Tres Dias? I have always been intrigued by geese. I love it when they are migrating and flying high in sky in formation. I can hear the faint “honking”, look to the sky and usually see several formations of geese headed to their destinations. As I watch the geese, I can see them taking turns at the point of the formation. Sometimes the group gets too big and a group breaks off to begin another formation. I don‟t know how they know whose turn it is to head up the group … must be a command that sounds like “honk honk … it‟s your turn” … but goose slides right in to the point position and they continue on their journey.

Every year, Tres Dias has beautiful flights of formations take off during the spring and fall seasons. Rectors and Rectoras receive the call .“honk honk”.. and slide right into place. In 2011 we had teams that were led by Dale Dart, Susan Young, Terry Schultheis and Sallie Boyer. During their journeys, their teams were joined by almost 100 candidates, who heard the „honkers” and wanted to join in. During their flights, they saw sights they had never seen before and some said they flew so high that they swore they touched heaven.

I also continued to be amazed at the Tres Dias “honkers” who report at almost every Secuela about the awe-some flights to places called, “Kairos, Outside Kairos, Chrysalis, Journey and other destinations.” I look at them and I think “Wow, how do they do that! God must have given them a special gift.” And when you stop to think about it, that‟s right … God did give each of us a special gift. The Gift of eternal life with a heavenly father who loves us very much. Plus, the gift of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

As I wind down my journey this evening as your Lay Director, I wanted to personally thank each and every one of you for allowing me to fly with you the last 2 years. It‟s been awesome. I will leave you with this one thought. When I was a Rector, my theme was “Come Follow Me.” I think that‟s what the “Honkers” are really saying, “Come Follow Me and I‟ll take you to places you never dreamed possible.” When you hear a “honker”, it just might be Jesus talking to you.

Speaking on of someone who heard the call, I am pleased that Diane Anderson has accepted the call to serve as your Lay Director for the next two years. She and her husband Vince have been long time supporters of the Tres Dias Movement and their impact has been felt and loved throughout our entire community. Please join me in welcoming and affirm Diane as she steps in her new role as your Lay Director.

Honk Honk
Allen Mounts

Greetings from our Rector & Rectora TSTD #68

DeColores,

Once again, thanks to the 4th Day community for all your prayers and service before and dur-ing our Men’s Tri-State Tres Dias #68 Weekend. The comfort of your prayers was felt throughout For-mations and the Weekend. God heard your prayers and, in His unfailing faithfulness, allowed His joy, peace, and love to flow freely throughout the Spirit-filled Weekend!

Now, please place the Men’s TSTD #69 Team in your prayers as each Team member, in an-swer to His call to serve, prepares to be blessed by what God has in store for their Weekend.
Your brother in Christ,
Terry Schultheis
Rector TSTD #68

DeColores!
All I can say about the Women's TD 68 is, "Wow". It was such a blessing for both the team and the
candidates. Thank you all so much for your prayers, palanca and willingness to serve.
God is good all the time…
In Christ,
Sallie Boyer
Rectora TSTD #68

Greetings from the Women’s Tres Dias #69 Team

A Word from the Rectora

Greetings from Women's Tri-State Tres Dias # 69!
God's Women Team # 69 has been chosen . Our Gathering Feb 12th was filled with a lot of exciting, anxious, loving and trusting moments. The plan has been set for each of us to be the best witness for Christ we can be for this time and place. The first formation on Feb 16th was Leader's School where we were remind or learned the importance of being prepared for this awesome calling.

We request that you keep each Team Member and their Families in prayer as the Holy Spirit binds this team together in preparation for April 12-15, 2012 weekend.

Our verse REV 3:8 SEE, I HAVE PLACED BEFORE YOU AN OPEN DOOR THAT NO CAN SHUT…
We have several ways that you can be part of Women's # 69 weekend experience for the Candidates that God is calling…

PRAYER - Prayer Vigil…Asst. Rectora Stacy Stevens 812-305-5594 or on-line

PALANCA - Notes of your sacrifice…Palanca Chairman JoAnn McGregor 812-477-5989 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Snack Table, Table Palanca, Serve a meal…Head Warden Nova Conner 812-858-9017 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Food Palanca…Head Cook Vicki Alvey 812-897-5744 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

JOIN us for TALK HELP DAY March 17, 2012 (Sat) 8:00AM - 3:00PM at Methodist Temple 2109 Lincoln Ave. Evansville. COME for ALL or PART of the DAY, Share in the BLESSINGS invite your Tres Dias friends to hear the TALKS for the weekend. You will be blessed and Team 69 will be blessed by your attendance

Candidate and Sponsor Application can be down loaded from the WEBSITE
www.tri-statetresdias.org

Please pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you in whom you can sponsor for the weekend.
JOY IN CHRIST
Dottie Durgy, Rectora

Greetings from the Men’s Tres Dias #69 Team!

Greetings from the Men’s Tres Dias #69 Team!

God has called each of us and is now forming us into a team. We held our Gathering on Sunday, January 15th and our first Formation will be held January 19^th.  Please be in prayer for each Team member and their families as we go through the Formation process.

Our theme verse is from Psalm 139:23 ”Search me,  O God, and know my heart…”.   It’s not too early to plan to serve a meal, provide meal palanca, furnish table palanca or snack palanca, or sign up for the Prayer Vigil.

Contact Information

Questions about our community?
Lay Director - Diane Anderson
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Changes in your name, address, phone number or email?
Click on the link at the bottom of your TSTD email.

Need Sponsor Applications?
Check our website under Weekend Information at: http://www.tristatetresdias.org
or email Debbie Kleinschmidt
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Invite your pastor to make a weekend!
Clergy Coord - Tim Grunow
(812) 479-1888

Would you like to share your
musical gifts?
Music Coordinator –Dave Woodrum
(812)431-5767

Do you have a desire to share how God is working in your life?
Secuela Co-hosts - Joyse Rivers
and Randy Kleinschmidt
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Interested in writing an article or comment on the newsletter?
Editor - Lori Pavlichek
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(812) 589-4065

Change of address for printed newsletter?
Tri-State Tres Dias
P.O. Box 131,
Evansville, IN 47701-0131

Would you like your newsletters mailed to your home?
For a small annual fee of $10, you can! Please contact
Allen Mounts or Lori Pavlichek
for details!

Important Dates to Remember

March 8-11
Men‟s Spring Weekend

March 17
Women‟s Talk Help Day, 8am-3pm Methodist Temple

April 3
Secretariat, 6pm

April 3
Secuela, 7pm

April
12-15 Women‟s Spring Weekend

May 1
Secretariat,6pm

May 1
Secuela, 7pm

June 5
Secretariat,6pm

June 5
Secuela, 7pm

Help Wanted

Similar to the ‘Help Wanted’ sec-tion of the newspaper, this area will list areas in the Tres Dias com-munity in need of assistance.

If you are able to serve in any of role, please email Diane Anderson, Lay Director at :
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1. Witness Speakers - Our community is always looking for Witness Speakers at the monthly Secuela held on the first Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in speaking or know someone who would be willing to share how God is working in their lives, please contact:

Joyse Rivers
(812) 867-1693
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Randy Kleinschmidt
(618) 375-3531
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Scheduled Witness Speakers
March - Carl Batteiger
April - Marcia Mills