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| Lake Michigan Newsletter | February 15, 2011 |
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Note from John
It was good to be together at our February 12th Presbytery meeting. Thanks to our staff, committee and ministry team leaders who prepared for it, and our hosts at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Portage for their hospitality. AND thank God for a reasonable winter travel day!
W e acknowledged and celebrated the ministry of Rich Lichti, our retiring associate presbyter. We have included in this e-bulletin Rich's letter (click here) and a note from Bill Fuerstenau (click here), staff services chairperson, which was sent earlier to pastors and clerks. Rich has touched the lives of so many of us these past two years, including mine. I will miss his listening ear, wise counsel, and loyal support. The Presbytery Meeting offering went to the Rich Lichti Leadership Development Scholarship Fund, if you would like to make a contribution, please send to the Presbytery Office.
The Leadership Team has empowered the Staff Services to form a Search Committee for a transitional associate presbyter for a two year term. Applications are being received by Bill Fuerstenau through Feb. 18. This position is supported by your Shared Mission support.
God bless you in your ministry!
John |
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This email newsletter is produced by the Presbytery of Lake Michigan.
Presbytery of Lake Michigan is a middle governing body of the Presbyterian Church (USA) serving over 70 churches . If you wish to have something included in the newsletter, please read our Electronic Communication Policy then use our online form. Deadline for this newsletter is the 12th and 27th of each month.Sincerely,
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Did You Know.......
One of the most powerful tools for finding information on the presbytery's web site is the search box, located at the top right-hand side of the screen when you are at the web site. It is a partial search, so you don't even have to enter a full name. For example, if you want to find the Church Indebtedness Report, you can enter debt, and you will get 4 items to choose from. For the Declaration of Intent you can enter intent and get 11 items to choose from. When in doubt, SEARCH! |
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SNOWFEST - has been cancelled. |
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The Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church is taking a unique approach to reading the Bible. Click here to learn more..... |
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Voting results - Presbytery Meeting - Click here |
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Bulletin Inserts - Administration Ministry Team - Congregational Connection
Just a note to remind everyone that the AMT poster was distributed at the Presbytery Meeting last Saturday. The bulletin inserts can be downloaded from the website - click here |
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EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about Per Capita .... click here |
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Interim Associate Presbyter
The Staff Services Committee of Presbytery is beginning a search within the Presbytery for an Interim Associate Presbyter. This will be a part-time position (25 hours per week) for up to two years. Elders and Clergy members of Presbytery are eligible to apply.
Indication of interest and PIF or Resume must be submitted by Friday, February 18, 2011. The Position Description is available through Leslie Keusch at the Presbytery Office. Please submit your material to Bill Fuerstenau, Convenor of the Staff Services Committee.
E-Mail: wjf55@acd.net Phone: 517-796-1545
Address: 513 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan, 49201
If you have questions about this position, please contact John Best, General Presbyter,
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Introducing - Creation Care Enabler
The Presbytery of Lake Michigan, through the Outreach Ministry Committee, has created a volunteer position, Creation Care Enabler, who is called to serve presbyteries as educators, motivators and facilitators of action to protect God's Creation. The CCE will assist congregations and other groups within the church to gain ............to continue click here |
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ecoSuggestions
It's time to begin planning for VacationBibleSchool, despite the snow and cold. Consider an ecology themed program for VBS. Visit www.newcommunityproject.org for week's worth of ideas on activities, prayers, songs, and even snacks.
Contact Andee Trautman (creationcare.trautman7@gmail.com or 269-629-0248) for assistance in finding related materials. |
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ecoSuggestions
Creation Care Suggestion: Download the bulletin insert, "Eco-palms: A Healthier Harvest" www.pcusa.org/palms
in preparation for Palm Sunday. |
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New Resources in the Resource Center
For the Beauty of the Earth--A Christian Vision for Creation Care by Steven Bouma-Prediger (610.20) A thorough study on the theology of creation care that urges Christians to acknowledge their responsibility as stewards of the earth. Steve is a professor of religion at HopeCollege in Holland.
Exodus from Hunger--We are Called to Change the Politics of Hunger by David Beckmann (715.25) Progress has been made against hunger and poverty and now we have the opportunity to work for changes in the political system that will address the root causes of hunger. Beckmann is the president of Bread for the World.
Cherishing God's Creation (610.21) A PC(USA) DVD in five parts--Earth, Air, Water, Habitat, and People. Each section is about ten minutes.
Restoring Creation for Ecology and Justice (610.22) A PC(USA) DVD that is 15 minutes long. Both DVDs are available at no charge from the Church Store at www.pcusa.org.
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Retreat for Educators and Clergy
Set time aside for "A Taste of Sabbath" on May 5th and 6th at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt. Click here for more information and registration. |
Workshop Leaders needed for APCE
The APCE (Association of Presbyterian Church Educators) conference will be held in Grand Rapids on February 1 to 4, 2012. Applications are now being accepted for workshop leaders. The application form can be found at www.apcenet.org and is due by March 12. Workshop leaders have their registration fee paid for the event.
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Mission Trip to Ghana scheduled for next June
The Ghana Partnership Committee of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan announces a Worship and Study Mission Trip to Ghana, Wednesday, 15 June through Friday, 1 July 2011. Highlights of the trip and application information are found at [click here]. To copy trip application click here . The deadline for the receipt of applications and deposits of $100 is Monday, 14 March. |
Youth Events -
- Snowfest is cancelled
- Middle High Youth Mix - February 25-27, First Presbyterian Church of Holt. For more information ( Middle High Youth ).
Alma Youth Mix - March 11-13, 2011. Visit the Youth Mix website (http://www.almayouthmix.com) for more information. - Confirmation Retreat - March 25-26. Camp Greenwood
- Junior High SERVE Week - June 19 - 24, 2011. Camp Greenwood. The speaker will be Jonathan Kraker, Youth Pastor at Centerpointe Church in Kalamazoo with music provided by Bryan Kelly, Youth Pastor at 3rd CRC in Kalamazoo. Check out the early bird price of $225 by January 1. For further information check us out at Camp Greenwood
- Senior High SERVE Week - July 11 - 16, 2011. Camp Greenwood. The speaker will be Jonathan Kraker, Youth Pastor at Centerpointe Church in Kalamazoo with music provided by Bryan Kelly, Youth Pastor at 3rd CRC in Kalamazoo. Check out the early bird price of $225 by January 1. For further information check us out at Camp Greenwood
For more information or to download a flyer click here - www.lakemichiganpresbytery.org/youth
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Communication Corner - Places to Reach the Unchurched
Are most of your friends churched? Do find yourself swapping fliers, invitations and announcements with the same friends and family who go to other churches? If you feel you have no idea where to find people without church homes, here's a list to consider:
- At your house. Sometimes, we fail to realize the members of our own family who do not attend or belong to a body of believers.
- Volunteer projects. If you regularly volunteer in the community, look around and invite other volunteers who you are building a relationship with.
- Running errands. Have you ever asked your hair stylist, barber or accountant to join you in worship?
- Neighborhood gatherings. When you attend the socials or association meetings for your community, why not share invite cards or fliers from the church.
- Co-workers. Does everyone at your job have a church home?
- New members. Often new members are a wonderful source for reaching others who are unchurched. Sometimes their friends are also not churched.
- Next door to the church. When was the last time you placed a flier or invitation in the door of the church's neighbors?
- Parents of your children's friends. Extend invites to all the friends of your children. If the soccer league is having a holiday social, share invites.
- Groups that use the facility. Do civic groups use your church building? Invite their members.
- Where you go. Gyms, libraries, sporting events are all great places.
Source: Lynette Hawkins, http://awesomeinsight.com/?page_id=2969 |
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Opportunities
Paid Positions
There are two ministry opportunities in Lake Michigan Presbytery which are NOT posted on the Congregational Leadership Connection site yet. If you are interested,
or know of someone interested in knowing more about these positions, please contact John Best, General Presbyter.
Presbyterian Camps in Saugatuck Michigan, owned and operated by the Presbytery of Chicago, is currently looking for an Interim Camp Director. The term of this position is February 1st through August 31st with a minimum 6 month full-time salary of $18,500.00. We will consider full or part-time February through mid May with full time from mid-May through August required.
First Presbyterian Church in Mason, Michiganis seeking a 1/2 to 3/4 time Director of Spiritual Growth. Email resumes to spiritualgrowth@masonpresbyterian.org. Questions: call the church at 517-676-9333.
Bob Pumfery, Spiritual Care coordinator of Wings of Hope Hospice is retiring and we are seeking a new chaplain. The person in this position will serve our terminally ill patients spiritual needs throughout Allegan County and surrounding communities. Visits will be made primarily in patients homes or wherever they live, such as an Assisted Living Facility or Nursing Home.
Campus Ministry Director (click title for complete information)
Please send hard copy resume and contact information to: Search Committee for Campus Ministry Director, The Peoples Church, 200 West Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823
Any interested musicians may contact Pastor Doug Nettleton at the church 269.965.8018.
(Click on title for complete information). Contact: Athorburn65@gmail.com or 1st Presbyterian Church, Attn: Minister of Music and Youth, 120 Pine Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
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