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| Lake Michigan Newsletter | August 30, 2010 |
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Health Ministry
Many churches are reticent about adopting a health ministry program because they see it as one more drain on an already dwindling budget. However, it is difficult to be "Healthy Presbyterians" without some sort of health ministry presence in a church. The health ministry team of Presbytery of Lake Michigan strives to help churches think creatively (as well as within budget) about how to initiate health ministry programs within their congregations. Whether it is sending a team member to a particular church that is interested in starting a health ministry to talk to the pastor and congregation members, or developing educational programs regarding health ministry to be presented at presbytery, we want to do what is most effective and expedient in helping everyone in the presbytery be Healthy Presbyterians.
We will be making churches aware of opportunities for learning that might be helpful to creating a health ministry. One opportunity is coming this fall-a basic course in parish nurse training at Calvin College. Having a parish nurse in the church is only one of the many ways health ministry can be facilitated. Our goal is to offer many methods of introducing health ministry into your church.
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Board of Pensions
Board of Pensions dues remain the same for 2011
Next year for the fourth consecutive year The Board of Pensions' dues will remain at 31.5% of effective salary. This includes dues for medical, pension, death and disability. |
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September 14th Presbytery Meeting Highlights - First reading of the 2011 Budget. Per Capita for 2011 - GA $6.50, Synod $3.25, Presbytery portion will be seen at the first reading of the budget in Sept. and voted on at the November presbytery meeting. |
| Designated Associate Pastor Position
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Brooklyn - Article In Ideas! Magazine The Faith Alive Class at Brooklyn Presbyterian Church was featured in an article in the fall/winter issue of the Ideas! Publication distributed through the denomination.
The class leader, Becky Turk, tried to get additional copies to give to the students and their mentors. However, when she contacted the publisher, she was told that they were all out of copies and no additional runs were planned.
We send an appeal to the all our churches in the presbytery to inquire if they have extra copies? We would really like to provide the magazine as a special memento to some very special people. That is of course, after the churches have read the great article.
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Vanuatu has ties in Michigan Among the new leaders elected at the recent Uniting General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) here was the Rev. Allen Nafuki, a Presbyterian from the tiny South Pacific island of Vanuatu. For more information on the canoe for Holland - http://www.pcusa.org/news/2010/8/20/paddling-around-world/ |
Elders and Deacons Workshop
October 23, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Westminster Grand Rapids.
Come and explore how our spiritual growth affects our leadership styles. Keynote speaker: Rev. Joan Gray, Moderator of the 217th General Assembly. Suggested fee: with book and lunch - $25, lunch only - $15. For more information and to register: http://www.lakemichiganpresbytery.org/index.php/elderdeacon-gathering |
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GLAPCE ConferenceRegistration is open for the 2010 GLAPCE (Great Lakes Association of Church Educators) Fall Conference at Weber Center in Adrian, MI. http://weber.adriandominicans.org . The Fall Conference will begin with registration at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, and will conclude before lunch on Thursday, October 28.
Your registration fee includes your room, meals, and any workshop materials. Dress is casual.
Our keynote presenter is Joyce MacKichan Walker who will lead four workshops on Jesus' great commission to "Go...make disciples...baptize...teach."
In preparation for the conference, Joyce would like for you to consider this question: Beyond social media like Facebook and Twitter, what does technology have to offer to the church for enhancement of adult education? What are you seeing and hearing about that is working? For more details:
http://www.lakemichiganpresbytery.org/index.php/home/newsletter/cat_view/34-misc |
Youth Events -
- Urban Plunge - October 8-10, 2010; First Presbyterian Church, Sturgis. Contact: Jeff Coney ( coneyjn@verizon.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
- SnowFest - February 18-20, 2011; First Presbyterian Church, Cadillac; Contact: Don Phillips (presbyeducator@sbcglobal.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
- Alma Youth Mix - March 11-13, 2011. Visit the Youth Mix website (http://www.almayouthmix.com) for more information.
For more information or to download a flyer click here - http://www.lakemichiganpresbytery.org/index.php/youthstrat
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Learning Opportunity for Registered Nurses
Continue to "Serve the Lord with gladness." Psalm 110:2
The 16th parish/faith community nurse basic preparation course session for registered nurses will be held this fall at Calvin College on September24 & 25, October 15 & 16 & November 19 &20.
A parish/faith community nurse is a registered nurse who partners with a church/faith community staff, members and health care providers to respond to the unique health concerns of a particular congregation.
This nurse empowers members to take a more active part in their health care management considering body, mind and spirit. As a colleague in ministry with other members of the church staff, the primary focus of a faith community is the integration of faith and health. This is done by also completing any of the other six roles: health educator, personal health counselor, health advocate, referral agent, developer of support groups or coordinator of volunteers.
155 registered nurses representing 11 different denominations have completed the 36 hour Parish Nurse/Faith Community Nurse Basic Preparation Course at Calvin College since the program began in fall 2003. These nurses join more than 12,000 other parish/faith community nurses in the US, Canada, Australia and several other countries in assisting in the health, healing and wholeness of their churches/faith communities.
For information contact Beth Gordon RN, MSN, Parish Nurse/Faith Community Nurse Educator at bg22@calvin.edu or 616-633-5006. |
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Commissioned Lay Pastors
There is a new CLP Web-ucation module that is now live at http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/clp/. You may find this helpful in answering many of the questions about Commissioned Lay Pastors. |
| 2011 Presbytery Meeting Dates
The Leadership Team has approved dates for stated meetings in 2011:
Saturday February 12, 2011
Tuesday April 12, 2011
Tuesday June 14, 2011
Tuesday September 13, 2011
Saturday November 12, 2011
Host congregations are needed, so please extend an invitation to the presbytery. Contact the office for more information, office@lakemichiganpresbytery.org
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5' Kimball Grand Piano. The appraisal is for $2500. It is in very good condition, but does need to be tuned. For pictures or more information contact Deb Weurding at dnweurding@yahoo.com |
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The Earth is the LORD's conference at Journey, Center for the Church's Learning at Western Theological Seminary on September 23-25 with Ellen Davis and Norman Wirzba. Cost is $95 before September 3 and $110 thereafter. For more information visit Western Seminary's new website: http://www.westernsem.edu/journey It is the hope of the planning team that this conference will increase awareness of why Christians ought to care for creation and will provide biblical and theological resources for Christians and churches to become better earth-keepers. |
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Opportunities
Director of Christian Education for Children - The Peoples Church, East Lansing, MI
Full-time Director of Christian Education for Children at a large interdenominational congregation in East Lansing, MI. This high energy, self-disciplined, and self-motivated person needs a love for children and the Lord. Responsibilities include:
· Maintaining and growing the Sunday School program for Infants through 5th graders
· Directing a Christmas Program for 5 year olds through 5th graders
· Administrating Vacation Bible School for participants and volunteers ages 3 and up
· Coordinating programs for children and families that will help them become connected with the church
Candidate must be able to work autonomously as well as with the church staff, programming staff, on-site preschool, and the ministries, small groups and members of the church. Candidate must be available to work on Sundays, Wednesday evenings, and the second Tuesday evening of each month.
Qualifications include:
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
· Experience recruiting, directing and leading volunteers
· Outgoing personality and take charge attitude
This position reports to the Senior Pastor. Salary commensurate with experience.
Please send hard copy resume and contact information to: mclsspllc, 605 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933
DIRECTOR OF CHILDRENS MINISTRIES.
Forest Hills PC, Grand Rapids, seeks a person to help imagine, develop and implement ministries for children and their families. This person will work collaboratively with a creative pastoral and program team, including a Director of Youth Ministries. Information about the position and church may be found at the church's website -- www.fhpcusa.org. Or, call 616-942-2751. Resumes may be sent to dcm.fhpcusa@yahoo.com.
Minister of Music and Youth
1st Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw is accepting applications and resumes for a position of "Minister of Music and Youth."
This part-time position will be responsible for:
Directing the music program of Choir, worship musicians, contemporary music team, elementary music.
Coordinating and Planning the programs for the Elementary, Middle School, and High School Youth groups and volunteers.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Able to work well with people of all ages.
Enjoys teaching and has a passion for music and worship.
Two years related experience or equivalent.
Has a developed faith life that includes prayer, study of Scripture, and gathering with others to discuss the life of faith and service.
Must be a member of a Christian church
Interested persons may apply by sending an email or letter to: Athorburn65@gmail.com or
1st Presbyterian Church
Attn: Minister of Music and Youth
120 Pine Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Director of Christian Education
First Presbyterian Church, Muskegon is seeking applicants for a Director of Christian Education position and also a Director of Youth Ministries position. These are part time positions but applicants qualified in both are encouraged to apply for both jobs for full time employment. Email info@fpcmuskegon.org for detail information.
Interim Accompanist
Interim Accompanist at First Presbyterian Church, Holt, MI, with potential for full time permanent employment. Seeking an accomplished pianist to accompany adult choir during the weekly practice sessions (one evening per week) and Sunday worship services.First Presbyterian Church, 2021 Aurelius Road, Holt, MI 48842 or email: sally@fpc-holt.org Pertinent credentials may be mailed to church or faxed to 517-694-1009.
Other Opportunities
There are several ministry opportunities in Lake Michigan Presbytery which are NOT posted on the Congregational Leadership Connection site:
- Interim Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Coldwater
- Interim Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Marshall
- Interim Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Muskegon
Please contact John Best, General Presbyter ASAP if you are interested or know of someone interested in knowing more about these positions. Click here to see all opportunities available in the Presbytery. |
 Communication Corner Why does the church need branding ? For many, branding is a word associated with consumer products like Coca Cola or McDonald. These companies use brand identities to help shape the image of a product in the consumers' mind. Brands also help to reveal what the product promises. For example, when people see the golden arches, immediately they know what to expect. Brand identities are used as communication tools. As people see our church buildings, websites, printed communications and even the signs on the outside of the church, ask yourself 'what message are we conveying?'
If your congregation is serious about branding you may wish to consider the following questions:
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Does the message stand out from other messages of other congregations?
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Is the focus of the message targeted enough? Is it one clear message?
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Does the message address the needs of the people?
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Is the message in plain and simple language?
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Is there a word or words that come to mind when communicating the church? Are these words in the message?
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Does the message give receivers a desire to know more and lean in to hear about your ministry?
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Are we consistently placing the same message on every communication we share. (bulletins,newsletters, website, ads, programs, etc.)
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Are we establishing a single symbol/logo that can be used by all of our ministries to communicate the message of this church?
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Does the message have staying power to last for years to come?
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Can the church live up to this message?
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Do you have a color that is consistently used to communicate your church's message?
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Will you advertise activities and reinforce this message?
Source: Lynette Hawkins, http://awesomeinsight.com |
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