Relationship Economics

Well the stock market was up today … but who knows it‟s just 11 a.m. Who know what events are going to unfold today that will move the needle up or down. If you‟re like me, I sometimes get sucked into focusing on what our econ-omy is doing and my emotions range from “oh no not again” to “oh – I‟m going to be okay.” Some days, I just turn off the news because I don‟t want to know. I‟m probably the only one who thinks those thoughts!

My wife and I recently read a devotional titled “Understand Relationship Economies” by Laurie Beth Jones. As I medi-tated on the term “Relationship Economies”, I was struck by how the “currency” of Tres Dias … building relationships. Not just normal relationships but God honoring relationships. In Matthew 27:37-38 Jesus said “„Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.‟38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: „Love your neighbor as yourself.‟

Imagine living a life focused on developing happy memories and fulfilling relationships. How wealthy you would be? (or perhaps imagine how wealthy you already are!) As we approach the Fall 2011 Men and Women’s Tres Dias Weekends, there are several things you can do to enhance and build the value in your “relationship portfolio” plus increase the value of other people‟s relationship portfolios as well.

First, consider sponsoring someone or a couple for the weekend. You know firsthand what it was like to experience of the love of Christ. So many people who make their weekends are running on empty and need to have the emotional tanks refueled with some high octane love.

Second, participate in the Secuelas, Talk Help Day and 4th Day Weekend activities including Closing. Your presence alone will be an answer to someone‟s prayer. Plus, you already know the power of palanca during the weekend.

Third, If you aren‟t in a group, begin the process of seeking out a group today. In the financial world, the investors ad-vise you to diversify your portfolio. Grouping is great opportunity diversify your relationships plus make new friends and build relationships that can last a lifetime.

Fourth and most important … Love the lord your God with all your heart. I heard recently … what if we treated our relationship with God and our Bible the same as the relationship some people have with their smart phones (iPhone, Blackberries, etc.) Always talking to God, checking constantly for messages from God, reading His latest messages in-tended for you, checking “God‟s Schedule” for the today‟s appointments … you get the picture (you don‟t need Blue-tooth to talk to God).
Sounds like some pretty good investment advice to me.

Allen Mounts
Lay Director

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.

Greetings from the Women’s Tres Dias #68 Team

Trust in the Lord with all your heart…
Proverbs 3:5

DeColores Tri State Tres Dias 4th Day Community!

What a blessing it is to serve God by serving as Rectora for Women’s TSTD 68! The team is called and is anxiously awaiting the start of formations in September. Plans for weekend #68 are taking shape. The team gathering will be September 18. Formations will follow weekly (except for the week of Fall Festival) until the weekend which is November 17-20. Our formations will be held at Zion United Church of Christ, in Newburgh. I request your prayers as we prepare our hearts and minds for this service. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, October 22, and plan to join us at 8:00 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ for Talk Help Day. We really look forward to experiencing this blessed day with you.

As all of you know, these weekends are an entire 4th day community event. We need YOU, your prayers, and your servant hearts. Here are some ways you can serve:

If you are interested in serving:                   Contact:
On the prayer vigil                                               Dottie Durgy 480-4430
A meal                                                                  Pat Ingram 867-9080
By making food                                                   Cindy Ferguson 473-2858
On Set-up or Clean up at Sarto:                       Amy Kennedy 490-1750

Thank you for your continued prayers and service to this Tres Dias community!

DeColores!

Sallie Boyer, Rectora Women's TSTD #68

Contact Information

Questions about our community?
Lay Director - Allen Mounts
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Ass't Lay Director - Diane Anderson
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812-471-3095

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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Would you like to bring snacks for one of our Secuelas?
Patty Bullock
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(812) 470-9083

Invite your pastor to make a weekend!
Clergy Coord - Tim Grunow
(812) 479-1888

Would you like to share your musical gifts?
Music Coordinator - Lori Cook
(812) 867-0467

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

Sept 24
Men‟s Talk Help Day, 8am
Methodist Temple

Oct 4
Secretariat, 6pm
Secuela, 7pm

Oct 13-16
Men‟s Fall Weekend

Oct 22
Women‟s Talk Help Day, 8am
Zion UCC, Newburgh

November 1
Secretariat,6pm
Secuela, 7pm

Nov 17-20
Women‟s Fall Weekend

Dec 6
Secretariat,6pm
OPEN Secuela, 7pm (Bring a friend!)

New Website Look

Have you had a chance lately to look at the Tres Dias Website? Thanks to a gracious member of the Tres Dias Community, it has a new look! You can now not only see weekend information, but you can upload photos and videos, create groups and interact with other members of the community! Take a few moments and check it out for yourself at www.tri-statetresdias.org.

Help Wanted

Music Coordinator - This position is responsible for arranging musicians for Secuelas, Sponsor Services and Saturday services totaling only 19 events per year. Applicant does not have to be a musician, just possess organizational and scheduling skills. For information, please contact Lori
Cook at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Secuela Clean-Up - We need one or more individuals to take over clean up after Secuela. If you would like to help, please contact Allen Mounts at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . This is a wonderful opportunity to serve the community!! Generally, the goal is to be ‘wrapped up’ by 8:30-8:45.

Babysitters for Secuela - Do you love spending time with children? We are looking for a few individuals who would entertain children while their parents attend Secuela. Interested? Contact Charlie Seltzer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .