This weekend the congregation of Tawas Area Presbyterian Church said goodbye and thank you to their long-time Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Rick Vogeley and his wife Patty who served as the Director of Music. It is always difficult to say goodbye to those we care so much about.  Our prayers are with Rick, Patty and the congregation of Tawas.

Lunch will be provided and will include vegetarian options.

Click here for a detailed agenda and to register.

Blanket licenses provide churches with a simple and cost-efficient method to stay copyright compliant. These licenses allow different uses and cover different works. There is a significant amount of confusion around what is covered by each of the church licenses. It is important to understand what is actually covered by them. Download this free white paper and learn about what is covered in the most popular church blanket licenses.

 

 

 

Copyright compliance can be very overwhelming, even confusing. Come to the FREE Copyright Compliance Training sponsored by Lake Huron Presbytery.  The class will take place at Flint-First on Monday, April 16th.

 

Register today!! 

The Synod of the Covenant is holding their first annual Multicultural Youth Conference June 21st-June 24th at the Kirkmont Center in Zanesfield, OH.  Rising 9th to 12th graders are invited to join youth from around the Synod.

The theme for the gathering is "Wade In The Water - God's Gonna Trouble That Water" and features keynote speakers, the Rev. Lindsey Anderson and the Rev. Claudio Carvalhaes.

For more information, please visit the Synod of the Covenant's website.

Your compassion in action. That's the definition of the CWS Blankets+ Program. This Mother's Day take action - give help, give hope!

 

In 2011, Blankets+ contributions gave hope and resources to people in crisis when:

• Deadly tornadoes devastated communities all across the U.S.
• Refugees displaced by disaster or violence needed food and shelter.
• Hurricane Irene hit the East Coast, causing widespread flooding and power outages.
• Seeds and tools were needed to help Haitian families create community gardens for food security.
• Harsh Midwest winter storms put homeless people in danger of freezing.

Your congregation or group can send a powerful message to people in tragic situations: "You matter to us." 

 

We know more disasters will occur. Let's work together to put faith and compassion into action - for Mother's Day, Father's Day, any day - so help is there when it's needed most.

 

Plan your Blankets+ offering now. Order your Blankets+ resources today. Contact Pam at the Michigan Regional CWS office, 888-297-2767 or pfolkers@churchworldservice.org. Find out more at blanketsplus.org.

In cooperation with the Presbyterian Church in Costa Rica (IEPC) and the Latin American Biblical University (UBL) we invite you to study, dialogue and travel in Costa Rica.

 

This encounter is an opportunity to enrich your connections with the church world-wide. This will occur through fellowship and dialogue with Christian brothers and sisters who are doing the work of Christ in their communities. The group will learn about various aspects of culture and gain understanding of the history of the Christian church and its various communities of faith in Costa Rica.

 

Participants will learn about the ministries of the churches and the University, a leading protestant seminary in Latin America. Participants will be seeing how the money raised through the "Two Coins a Meal" program is put into action, while visiting various IEPC sponsored feeding programs. There will also be an opportunity to learn how the Presbyterian Church is supporting the University as it works to train people for Christian ministries.

 

The trip is sponsored by Flushing Presbyterian Church and

First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant.

 

The trip is scheduled for July 28 through August 6, 2012.

 

The cost of the trip is estimated at $550 plus airfare.

 

For more information please contact:

Flushing Presbyterian Church 

Phone # (810) 659-5831- with office hours from 9am to 3pm

E-mail - flushingpc@sbcglobal.net

Visit our IEPC Costa Rica 2012 page for a printable flyer and an application.

Applications are now being accepted for the McCabe Charitable Foundation. This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services®, a division of Scholarship America®. Scholarship Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.

Applicants must: 

• Be Jewish or Presbyterian students from Bay, Saginaw or Midland County, MI
• Show financial need
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at Delta Community College or Saginaw Valley State University for the entire 2012-2013 academic year

Application deadline is April 15th.

 

For more information, please click here or call 507-931-1682 or e-mail shintz@scholarshipamerica.org.

The Great Lakes Loons are excited to once again reach out to and partner with the congregations of the Great Lakes Bay Region for the 2012 Fellowship Nights at Dow Diamond.  One of our top priorities is to build and maintain strong relationships throughout the region, which is why we want to invite you to join us for a group outing at Dow Diamond on one of our Fellowship Nights.  While we expect to have church groups at the ballpark every night, we have dedicated a few special nights as Fellowship Nights. 

 

Fellowship Nights will be held on Sunday, June 3rd; Thursday, July 12th; and Tuesday, August 7th.  These nights provide a great platform to bring your congregation together with other churches from the region while having fun with Lou E. Loon and the 2012 Loons team.  These outings are perfect for church members of all ages and a great way to raise awareness in the community.  Churches in attendance on Fellowship Nights will be recognized with a display on the video board as well as a welcoming announcement over the public address system. 

 

Fully utilizing these Fellowship Nights for your church is easy.  Once you have decided on a date, the Loons will help you every step of the way, from promotions to securing ticket orders and the distribution of tickets.  We want this to be a fun experience for everyone involved and something your church can look forward to every season.

 

If you are interested in planning an outing for your church or would like more information, please contact Matt Hoffman, Group Sales Coordinator at 989-837-6136.

 

Click here for a printable flyer.