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Prayer for Today
Lord of abundance,
when we love you with our whole being
and love our neighbors as ourselves,
you transform even the most difficult circumstances.
The wintertime of scarcity becomes
the harvest of overflowing generosity.
The despair of isolation becomes
the joy of fellowship.
All praise and thanks to you!
Amen.
-- From the 2011 Mission Yearbook for September 16
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 In Our Prayers
The Rev. Andrew Miller (Mt. Pleasant-First), wife Martha and their children. Andrew recently began service as Pastor at Mt. Pleasant-First.
The Rev. Dr. Rhonda Myers (Midland-Chapel Lane) her husband Dave and the congregation of Midland-Chapel Lane on her Installation as Pastor on October 16th.
The Rev. Lucy Waechter Webb on her recent ordination as Teaching Elder (Minister of Word and Sacrament).
Elder Kathy Nichol (Saginaw-Second) who has been facing many serious health issues, the most recent is a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Rebecca Cole Francek (Candidate Under Care of the Presbytery) who continues to experience serious health issues. Her husband has returned from his deployment to Afghanistan.
The Rev. Tom Brackbill and his wife Pam (Alma-First) on Pam's diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.
Fenton-First The Rev. Dale Swihart, Pastor Fenton-Tyrone Elder Linda Living-Hawley, Commissioned Ruling Elder Flint-First The Rev. Dr. John Musgrave, Pastor; The Rev. Paul Ytterock, Associate Pastor; Elder Stephen Baillie, Commissioned Ruling Elder Flint-Trinity United The Rev. Desiree Lawson, Pastor Flint-Unity The Rev. Joungnam Lee, Pastor 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 |
 Presbytery Meeting
Last week the presbytery held their September stated meeting at Saginaw-Warren Avenue. Here are some of the highlights:
- We met the Rev. Andrew Miller who recently began service as Pastor at Mt. Pleasant-First
- We heard a review of how the presbytery has changed over the past decade
- 2012 Per Capita was set
- 2012 Minimum Terms of Call were approved
- Several people were elected to serve on various presbytery committees
- We heard a summary of the 2011 Health Fairs
The minutes of the meeting as well as a copy of the announcements shown during lunch and a slideshow of pictures from the meeting may be found on the Presbytery Meetings page on our website. The 2012 Per Capita and 2012 Minimum Terms of Call are listed in the minutes but may also be found on the Forms and Brochures page under the Financial Information section.
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 Welcome Andrew Miller and Family
We welcome the Rev. Andrew Miller, his wife Martha and their daughters Lydia and Anna Clare to Mt. Pleasant-First. Andrew began his service as Pastor at Mt. Pleasant-First on September 11, 2011.
Andrew comes to us from Anchorage Presbyterian Church outside of Louisville, KY. He is a life-long Presbyterian, grew up in Denton, Texas. With an undergraduate degree in finance and Master's Degrees in both Christian Education and Divinity, he is a Certified Christian Educator in the PC(USA) and has been ordained as a Teaching Elder since 2004. Andrew is married to Martha who grew up in Grand Rapids and is a graduate of Alma College and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education. She serves in the Office of the General Assembly and the General Assembly Mission Council in the Office of Vocation. She is also a Certified Christian Educator and a Ruling Elder. Lydia, age 12, and Anna Clare, age 8, are their daughters. Andrew has an identical twin as well as a younger sister and an older brother. He is an avid Minnesota Vikings football fan who loves watching college sports and enjoys working in the yard and running. He ran his first marathon this past May. Andrew likes working with all different ages of people and believes that everyone is a teacher and a learner and that the church, the people, should serve each other while also serving all of God's people outside its walls. |
 The Newly Ordained Lucy Webb
On September 4, 2011 the presbytery had the pleasure of ordaining another one of our own, Lucy Waechter Webb as a Teaching Elder (Minister of Word and Sacrament). Lucy grew up at Midland-Memorial was an Inquirer then Candidate Under Care of the presbytery as she made her way through college and seminary. She was recently called to campus ministry in Ohio.
Congratulations to the Rev. Lucy Waechter Webb!
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 Annual Church Records Review
The annual review of church records will take place this Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9am to noon in various locations throughout the presbytery. Complete details were sent to all Clerks of Sessions a few weeks ago and can also be found on the Records Review page on our website under the Around LHP tab.
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 Request Resources Online
We have a new feature on our website that now enables you to request materials from the Resource Center online. When you are searching our online catalog just place an item you are interested in borrowing in your cart. When you are done, go to your cart and follow the instructions on how to place your order. When you are done an e-mail will be sent to the Presbytery Office with your request. You can ask to have the items sent to you or to be made available for pick up at the Presbytery Office during normal business hours. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your order is ready.
Start searching our catalog now of 1000s of books, DVDs and other materials for your free use on our Resource Center page. |
 Records Retention Information
Ever asked "Do I need to keep this?" Are you wondering which documents you need to keep and for how long?
We have Records Retention Guidelines on our website on the Forms and Brochures page that will answer many of your questions. Check it out today! |
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 Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering
The Presbyterian Women in Lake Huron Presbytery will have their Fall Gathering on October 15th at Flint-Trinity United beginning at 9:30am.
Our mission project for the day - Everyone who can participate is asked to bring a Hand Bag containing personal items a woman can use when entering a women's shelter.
Cost for the lunch and program is $8 per person. For questions or more information contact Marydeana Duckworth at 989-463-0750 or Nadine Baxter at 810-694-4594. |
 Rhonda Myers' Installation
Please join the Rev. Dr. Rhonda Myers, her husband Dave and the congregation of Midland-Chapel Lane as they celebrate Rhonda's Installation as Pastor on Sunday, October 16th at 3:00pm at Midland-Chapel Lane. All clergy are asked to please wear their robes. |
 2011 Women of Color Consultation
Women of color in leadership from across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), diverse in age, culture, geography, and theology, are welcome to join together in a consultation in Charlotte, North Carolina, October 20-23, 2011. The consultation is an opportunity for the voices of women of color of the PC(USA) to be heard. Middle governing body executives, staff from the Office of the General Assembly and the General Assembly Mission Council, and leaders in seminaries and colleges are invited to come as listening partners. Women of color from all over the church are invited to come as participants.
Contact the Rev. Cathy Chang, Associate Pastor at Midland-Memorial who also serves on the planning team for this consultation. Her phone number is 989-631-0760.
Visit their website for more information. |
 Does Being an Elder Leave You Feeling Like You're Swimming In a Sea of Change?
Our culture is changing, our denomination is changing, our communities are changing and our churches are constantly changing. In the midst of such baffling changes, how can elders lead and shape their congregations to become thriving, committed, Christian communities? The key to our future lies in the foundations of our past and the practices we emphasize today. On October 21 and 22, elders from throughout the Presbytery will gather for a conversation about Futuring the Church.
- Dr. Jack Stewart, retired professor from Princeton Seminary, resourcing the conversation
- Elders from across the Presbytery sharing disciple-forming practices
- Uplifting worship, prayers & praise
- Practical training on creatives practices that inspire and shape congregations
Who: Ruling and Teaching Elders
When: October 21, 6 pm - 9 pm; October 22, 8 am - 4 pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Vassar, MI
Cost: $25 per person
Lodging: Overnight arrangements to be provided by FPC Vassar
Included: Friday evening meet & greet; Saturday breakfast & lunch; Resource materials
Registration: Click here to register online or call 989-823-7671.
Inquiries to vassarpres@att.net.
Click here for a detailed brochure |
 Free Pass
While walking around the church collecting our items at the conclusion of last week's presbytery meeting at Saginaw-Warren Avenue I noticed something that I thought was rather creative. In the area where member's pick up various items: magazines, copies of newsletters, etc. I saw a pile of half sheets of paper that caught my eye. The predominate words were "Free Pass". Basically it is a ticket that you give to a neighbor or friend along with a warm welcome to join you at worship at Warren Avenue Presbyterian Church. I thought this was a very clever idea and wanted to share it with all of our congregations. You can find a copy of the Free Pass on our website on the Forms and Brochures page. It is in both PDF and Word formats.
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PDA Needs Clean Up Buckets
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 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) in Need of Clean Up Buckets
Many parts of the United States have experienced a large amount of flooding this year due to rapid melting of an above-average snowpack in the Upper Midwest, above-normal precipitation during the spring, and after-effects from Hurricanes Irene and Lee. One of the ways that PDA helps in response to flooding is through Gift of the Heart kit Clean-up buckets. These buckets are extremely helpful as a first step in the recovery process. Unfortunately, the large number of disasters has pretty much exhausted the Church World Service supply of Clean-up buckets. A shipment of 250 Clean-up buckets was recently sent to a Presbyterian church near Binghamton, New York, to help that community begin the recovery process, but more are needed for other locations. Please prayerfully consider participating in this important mission. Instructions for putting together the buckets can be found on the PDA website. |
Do You Know What Each Item in the PW Logo Represent?
The outline of the central figure forms a cross that represents Presbyterian women engrafted in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The right figure holds a book to guide her reading, studying and praying.
The left figure reaches out to care for others.
The circle represents the church worldwide, where women offer their gifts and talents in the midst of the global community to work for justice and peace.
The uplifted arms of the central figure reach out to embrace a just peace.
The relationship between the three figures depicts lives of wholeness rather than turmoil. The three women have no distinct features. They represent all women. The shapes surrounding them express energy, strength and openness.
Taken from the September/October 2011 edition of Horizons: A Magazine for Presbyterian Women. |
 Group For Church Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Are you a church secretary or administrative assistant? If so, there are a couple of wonderful groups on Facebook just for you. They are called Church Secretaries Rock! and have hundreds of members who are doing many of the same things you do. They are very active groups with posts regarding all aspects of working in a church setting. Click here for the closed group (whose posts can only be seen by members and not the general public). Check them both out today. |
 'Like' Us On Facebook
The Presbytery has a Facebook page and would like you to join us. Get updates and information faster. Connect with others to share ideas and to post information about events happening in your congregation. Join us today! |
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Staci Percy
Communications Manager/Recording Clerk
spercy@presbylh.org
989-799-7481 x2
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