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Veteran's Day Prayer
By Joanna Fuchs
Dear Lord,
Today we honor our veterans,
worthy men and women
who gave their best
when they were called upon
to serve and protect their country.
We pray that you will bless them, Lord,
for their unselfish service
in the continual struggle
to preserve our freedoms, our safety,
and our country's heritage, for all of us.
Bless them abundantly
for the hardships they faced,
for the sacrifices they made
for their many different contributions
to America's victories
over tyranny and oppression.
We respect them, we thank them,
we honor them, we are proud of them,
and we pray that you will watch over
these special people
and bless them with peace and happiness.
In Jesus' name we pray; Amen.
-- From the prayers-and-prayers.info website
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 In Our Prayers
In honor of Veteran's Day on Friday, we pray for the following members of Lake Huron Presbytery who we know are veterans or are currently serving:
The Rev. Lucy Der Garabedian currently serving as a Chaplain in the Army.
The Rev. Ken Hetzel (Croswell-First) Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel after 20 years of service; Vietnam veteran.
The Rev. Bob Evans (Member-at-Large, currently serving the VA Medical Center in Saginaw as Chaplain) and wife, Gretchen who both served in the military for a number of years. Bob served in the Navy for more than 25 years as a Chaplain and Gretchen recently retired as a Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army.
For all the many veterans and currently serving military personnel who are members of our 50 congregations.
(We apologize if we have overlooked anyone.)
For those Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Commissioned Ruling Elders who celebrate an Ordination or Commissioning Anniversary during the month of November:
Elder Chris Wolf (11/14), Commissioned Ruling Elder, Marlette-First and Second
The Rev. Tom Cundiff (11/27), Pastor, Saginaw-Warren Avenue
Marlette-First, Elder Chris Wolf, Commissioned Ruling Elder
Marlette-Second, Elder Chris Wolf, Commissioned Ruling Elder
Midland-Chapel Lane, The Rev. Dr. Rhonda Myers, Pastor
Midland-Memorial, The Rev. Dr. David Robertson, Interim Pastor; The Rev. Wally Mayton, Associate Pastor and The Rev. Cathy Chang, Associate Pastor
Mt. Pleasant-First, The Rev. Andrew Miller, 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 |
 Welcome to the World Jonathan Aiden Martin
Congratulations to the Rev. Glenn Grant (Grand Blanc-Kirkridge) and wife, Debra who are the proud new grandparents of Jonathan Aiden Martin. Jonathan was born on November 1st to their daughter, Jessica and son-in-law, Chris.
Glenn and Debra would like to thank everyone for their prayers.
Congratulations to all!
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Presbytery Office Information
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 Presbytery Staff Schedules
While the presbytery office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 4:30pm, most of the presbytery staff work part-time. Here are the normal hours for the staff:
Ted McCulloch, Stated Clerk - Mondays all day and Wednesday afternoons
Staci Percy, Communications Manager/Recording Clerk - Monday through Wednesday 8:00am to 4:30pm in the office and Thursday mornings from home
Rose Onan, Administrative Assistant - Tuesday and Wednesdays 9:00am to 4:30pm; Thursdays 9:00am to 3:30pm
Valerie Fargo, Resource Center Director - In the office twice a month; typically every other Wednesday
Andrea Drapp, Treasurer - Full-time employee
Louise Brokaw, General Presbyter - Full-time employee
Please note: Many staff members are taking vacation days at various times now through the end of the year. If you are unable to reach someone, please call the office at 989-799-7481 x0 so that we may assist you.
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 Per Capita Statements Sent
2012 Per Capita statements were sent to all Church Treasurers and Clerks of Session last week. If you have not received your statement, please contact Andrea Drapp at either adrapp@presbylh.org or 989-799-7481 x3.
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 Mission Yearbooks Now Available For Pick Up
If you ordered copies of the 2012 Mission Yearbook through the presbytery to get the bulk rate, they are now available for pick up at the office. They will also be available for pick up at the December 6th presbytery meeting at Midland-Memorial.
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 Farewell to the Rev. Dr. Daniel Ahn
The Rev. Dr. Daniel Ahn is retiring as Pastor of the Korean Presbyterian Church of Saginaw. The congregation invites all to come say farewell to Dr. Ahn on Sunday, December 4th at 4:00pm at the church. The church is located at 5560 McCarty Rd (the same building as the Presbytery Office). |
 Advent Service
The congregation of Bay City-Westminster invites all to attend a very special Advent service on Wednesday, December 14th at 7:00pm at their church. They will present Andrew Peterson's "Behold The Lamb of God: The True Tall Tale of the Coming of Christ".
The church is located at 103 E. Midland Street in Bay City.
Click here for a printable flier.
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APCE Comes To Grand Rapids in 2012
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 APCE Annual Conference To Be Held in Grand Rapids
"God's miracles are staggering, God's wonders are surprising. God's kingdom lasts and lasts, God's sovereign rule goes on forever." --Daniel 4:3 (The Message)
The Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) will hold their annual event in Grand Rapids, MI February 1-4, 2012. "God's Surprising Wonders" is the theme of the event and features many distinguished presenters, including:
- Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
- Rev. Dr. Carol Bechtel
- Rev. Dr. Claudio Carvalhaes
- Ms. Shari LeMonnier
The Rev. Susan Davis Krummel will preach during the opening worship and the Rev. Dr. Claudio Carvalhaes will preach during the closing worship.
Complete details can be found by clicking here.
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 Resource Center Freebies
An inventory of the Resource Center was recently completed. As a result, we have numerous items that will be available for free at the December 6th presbytery meeting. Be sure to stop by the Resource Center table at the presbytery meeting to see what you may want to take home with you!
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 Real Christianity and Real Ministry in a Virtual World
The following book, along with Web-Empowered Ministry was featured in the last edition of the Bi-Weekly Brief. Digital Disciple is available to borrow from our Resource Center. Check our our online catalog for this and thousands of other great resources.
Digital Disciple by Adam Thomas. This time in our society is unlike any other. People communicate daily without ever having to speak face to face, news breaks around the world in a matter of seconds, and favorite TV shows can be viewed at our convenience. We are, simultaneously, a people of connection and isolation. As Christians, how do we view our faith and personal ministry in this culture?
Adam Thomas invites you to explore this question using his unique, personal, and often humorous insight. Thomas notes, "[The Internet] has added a new dimension to our lives; we are physical, emotional, spiritual, and now virtual people. But I believe that God continues to move through every facet of our existence, and that makes us new kinds of followers. We are digital disciples."
I gain renewed hope for the future by looking at a new generation of emerging Christian leaders like Adam Thomas. -Brian McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christianity
Digital Disciple is a new kind of pastor's sermon to a new kind of flock. Go ahead and tweet your friends: GOT 2 READ THIS.-Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, author, speaker and new monastic.
Click here to order Digital Disciple.
They are both on sale at The Thoughtful Christian for 40% OFF through November 15, 2011!
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 10 Ways Non-Profits Can Benefit From Social Media
And Facebook and Twitter aren't even at the top of the list!
Are you looking for ways to use social media to advance your cause?
Non-profits have many of the same opportunities in social media as for-profit businesses-it's just a matter of altering the strategy. Non-profits can focus their social efforts to drive awareness, share their story, cultivate donor relationships and open up two-way communication with advocates in ways never before possible. Here are ten tips that virtually any non-profit can easily take advantage of at little or no cost. These tactics can supplement many marketing efforts already in place and in some cases expand those efforts exponentially by reaching an entirely new audience with a creative and unique approach.
Continue reading online.
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 New Federal Crib Regulations Affect Churches, Daycare Centers
Churches and daycare centers that use drop-side cribs are being encouraged to replace them by December 2012, when new federal safety standards take effect. Detaching rails have been associated with at least 32 suffocation and strangulation deaths since 2000. Faulty or defective hardware have led to other deaths and injuries, prompting the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to pass stricter mandatory standards for cribs. After June 28, 2011, all baby cribs manufactured, sold, or resold in the U.S. must have fixed sides, sturdier slats, and stronger hardware and supports.
Continue reading this article on churchsafety.com
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Undergraduate Scholarships Available
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 Scholarships Available For Presbyterian Undergraduates
The National Presbyterian College Scholarship Program (NPCS) offers need-based scholarship assistance to full-time students entering their first year of college at one of the colleges/universities related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Learn more about this and other undergraduate opportunities for financial aid or download an NPCS application.
This scholarship includes those attending LHPs own Alma College.
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$1000 Prize Available To Congregations
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 $1000 Prize Available For Innovative Congregations
Is your congregation or a congregation in your presbytery doing innovative ministry? Each year Union Presbyterian Seminary awards congregations for innovative ministry. Since 1991, 94 churches in 28 states have received these awards. Each of the eight awards carries a $1,000 prize to support the congregation in its ministry. For more information and to apply for one of the UPSem Congregational Leadership Awards, you may download the brochure and application or request an application by sending an e-mail to April Swofford at aswofford@upsem.edu or call 1-800-229-2990, ext 231. The application and instructions are only available electronically. The deadline for the 2011 Awards is February 15, 2011.
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Presbyterian News Service
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 Connect With Other Churches In The Lake Huron Presbytery
There are so many wonderful things going on in all of our congregations. Several of our churches have set up Facebook pages to help spread the good news not only to their members but to all who may be interested. Liking other church Facebook pages is a great way to connect with others in the presbytery and to share ideas with each other. Here are some of the churches that have Facebook pages:
Alma-First
Bay City-Westminster
Caro-First
Flint-First
Lapeer-First
Linden
Midland-Memorial
Saginaw-Second
Saginaw-Warren Avenue
Vassar-First
Others have group pages that you have to request to join. Those include:
Holly
Mt. Pleasant-First
If your congregation has a page and it is not listed here, please contact Staci Percy at spercy@presbylh.org. |
 '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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Upcoming Meetings
and Events
(All meetings are at the Presbytery Office unless otherwise noted)
Coordinating Team November 9 10:00am Nominating Team November 14 1:00pm Committee on Ministry November 16 12:00pm Presbyterian Women November 17 10:00am Nominating Team November 21 1:00pm Presbytery Office Closed For Thanksgiving November 24-25 Nominating Team November 28 1:00pm Farewell to the Rev. Dr. Daniel Ahn December 4 4:00pm Saginaw-Korean (same building as the presbytery office) Personnel Team December 5 10:30am Presbytery Meeting December 6 9:30am Midland-Memorial CRE/CLP Class December 10 9:30am Coordinating Team December 14 10:00am Presbytery Office Closed December 26-30 | |
Details on these meetings can be found on the presbytery's website on the calendar.
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