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Presbytery of Lake Huron
"Rediscovering our mutual partnership in Jesus Christ."
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Prayer For Today
A sleeping world emerges to new possibilities Weakening winter's icy grip And birdsong and bleating lamb Announce to all the promise That in due season Creation bursts into life And whilst leaves that fell in winter Lie upon the ground Soon to feed the earth In nature's wondrous cycle Of death and rebirth Within the tree is a stirring of new growth
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We Lift Up In Prayer...
The Rev. Ron Grimes (Honorably Retired) and wife Kathy (CLP at Kinde-First and Elkton-Chandler) on the recent death of Ron's mother. Her funeral was yesterday.
CLP Sue Loenshal (Alma-Eastminster) as she continues treatment for cancer.
Desiree Lawson who was unanimously approved as ready for Ordination at the March 1st presbytery meeting. She will begin her pastoral call at Flint-Trinity United later this month. We lift up the following congregations and their pastoral leaders in prayer:
Alma-Eastminster (CLP Sue Loenshal)
Alma-First (The Rev. Tom Brackbill)
Bay City-First (The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Weenink)
Bay City-Memorial (CLP Jon Essex)
Bay City-Westminster (The Revs. Matthew Schramm and Isaac Chung)
We encourage everyone to send a card or e-mail or make a phone call to those listed. Sometimes a small gesture creates a big smile.
Contact information for anyone on this list may be obtained by calling the presbytery office at 800-621-6905 or 989-799-7482.
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Thank You
To all of the Clerks of Session and others who worked so hard to complete this year's Annual Statistics. We appreciate all of the time and dedication not only to your congregation but to the Presbytery as well. You are a wonderful group to work with!
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The Meeting in Brief...
A few highlights of yesterday's Presbytery Meeting:
Desiree Lawson was examined and unanimously approved as ready for Ordination. She will be Ordained in her home Presbytery (Boston) shortly and begin serving Flint-Trinity United as their new pastor later this month.
We welcomed the Rev. Sharlyn Gates (Holly) as a new minister member of the presbytery and the Rev. Clint Cozier (Vassar-First) as Interim Pastor.
We said goodbye to the Rev. Dr. David Pierce (Midland-Memorial and Presbytery Vice Moderator). David will be leaving soon to accept a call in Florida so that he may be close to his children and grandchildren.
We met a new Inquirer, Christina Westbury (Midland-Chapel Lane). Christine is beginning her journey towards Ordination.
We met and heard greetings from the new Synod Executive, the Rev. Raafat Zaki.
We discussed and voted on the new Form of Government (nFOG). By a vote of 32-21, the Presbytery approved the nFOG.
We enjoyed a Celebration of the Lord's Supper together and a beautiful sermon by the Rev. Tom Cundiff. (For those who enjoyed Tom's sermon he has the text of it on his blog. Click here to read it.)
And finally, we extend a huge thank you to Saginaw-Second for hosting the meeting. Your hospitality was greatly appreciated!
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The Big Tent is Open!
Registration for the 2011 Big Tent Event is now open.
Join thousands of Presbyterians for your choice of nine national conferences, all under one roof. And children and youth will be vital participants of Big Tent too! Not only will there be child care, and children and youth programs, but older youth will have the option to participate in a Pathways event that will run alongside the Big Tent. The children's and youth programs will take advantage of the location - museums, the zoo, NCAA Hall of Champions and more all offer a great opportunity for easy access off-site experiences!
This is a phenomenal event that you do not want to miss. The Coordinating Team has set up 10 scholarships for Elders who would like to attend the National Elders Conference. The scholarship will cover the cost of registration ($285). Participants will cover the cost of lodging ($99/night at the JW Marriott) and any meals not included in the registration price. They have also arranged for vans to transport anyone who is interested in saving some money that way. The scholarship application may be found on our website on the Forms and Brochures page under the Resources tab. If you have any questions, please contact Staci Percy via e-mail at spercy@presbylh.org or at the Presbytery Office at 800-621-6905 x2.
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Alma College Hosts High School Leadership Academy
Alma College is offering a High School Leadership Academy on July 9-15, 2011. Current high school juniors are invited to apply for this enriching experience in which students will live on campus, meet students from around the state, and work directly with Alma College faculty. Academy participants will work with Alma College faculty and current students to explore issues and ideas that affect our local, state, national and international communities. This year's academy will focus on moving our communities to being healthy, economically vigorous and environmentally sustainable. Using the expertise of faculty and the rich array of multimedia tools on campus, participants will create an original documentary video that explores where their communities are today and what they might be in the near future. Applications for 2011 High School Leadership Academy are now available online at http://www.alma.edu/leadacademy with a deadline of May 20, 2011. The participant fee is only $110; there is no additional charge for the seven days of housing, food and programming. For more information contact: Ms. Sallie Scheide Assistant Director of the Center for Responsible Leadership Alma College leadacademy@alma.edu 989-463-7043
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Camp Greenwood's AMAZINGRACE
Mark your calendars for May 21st -
Camp Greenwood's AMAZINGRACE. Get 4 of your friends and join the fun as you test your knowledge of camp and your physical skills. All for a chance to give two camp scholarships to your church and support the work of the camp. Get a registration form from the office or download one for the camp WEB site and submit it by May 1, 2011. If you have any questions contact Steve K. at 269-381-6337. Accept the challenge!!!
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H.E.L.P. Retreat
Take advantage of Work Group's 2011 H...E...L...P... Retreat: Creating Vibrant Ministries, on March 25-26, 2011 at the Westin Hotel in Southfield. It's all about Christian Education and Youth Ministry. The cost is $30.00 per person and includes one night double occupancy room, Friday dinner and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. If you are interested in attending but would prefer to commute please indicate this on your reservation form in the attached brochure. The Presbytery of Detroit is underwriting this event so the registration fee is the same with or without a room. Space is limited so please get your reservations in as soon as possible. The deadline date is Thursday, March 10, 2011 or when the space is full. A check made payable to the Presbytery of Detroit will reserve your space. This information is on the brochure please print it out and sent it in today. Please pass this along to people in your congregation responsible for Christian Education (of all ages) and Youth Ministry. Blessings, Laura Price Chair of the Church Education and Faith Development Work Group University Presbyterian Church 1385 S. Adams Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Laura@universitypres.org 248-375-0400 ext. 207 |
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Evolution Weekend Program
This program for 2011 will take place on Saturday March 19 from 1:00 pm till 4:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church 1250 Watson Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI. It will center around the viewing of a DVD entitled "Creation". This is a documentary of Charles Darwin's life and the development of the concept of Evolution. There will be a discussion and questions and Light refreshments will be served. For further information, call Rev. Peter Russell at 989-302-1021. |
Save the Date
Sunday, May 15, 12:30-2 pm
Midland Memorial Presbyterian Church
Congregational Dialogue with Mel Duncan
2010 Presbyterian Peaceseeker Award Recipient
Details will be in future Bi-Weekly Briefs.
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Mission to the USA
Mission to the USA is alive and flourishing in the Synod of the Covenant!
Mission to the USA
September 28 - November 9, 2011
MEXICO AND CUBA
If your congregation has an interest in the Mexico or Cuba or you would like to host a church leader from one of these countries, you might want to learn more about the 2011 Mission to the USA program.
In the fall of 2011 the Synod of the Covenant is inviting four (4) church leaders from Cuba and six (6) church leaders from Mexico to spend six (6) weeks as staff members of particular congregations. As participants in the Mission to the U.S.A. Program, these ecumenical partners will preach, teach and become a part of a host congregation, celebrating oneness in Christ as they share their stories of faith and teach us about life in their home countries and the ongoing issues there.
Mission partners are not just guests or visitors. They come here as missionaries to us. In our abundance, we usually think about what we have to give to others. Mission to the U.S.A. gives us an opportunity to think about what we might receive from those whose faith may have been shaped by their culture or by persecution, poverty, or politics.
The goals of the Mission to the U.S.A. Program are to:
- Educate members of participating churches about another part of the world and the challenges facing Christians there
- Provide a fresh perspective on the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
- Help U.S. Christians acquire a deepened understanding of the global nature of Christ's church;
- Challenge U.S. Christians to greater faithfulness in our own country
Any church in the synod is welcome to apply. Download FAQ's and application to learn more.
http://www.synodofthecovenant.org/index.php/ministries/musa
For more information contact the program coordinator:
Karen Nottelmann
231-652-1056
musa@synodofthecovenant.org
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