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| Lake Michigan Newsletter | February 15, 2011 |
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Note from John
Yesterday was Rich Lichti's last day serving on the Presbytery staff, his retirement being effective today! The staff gathered and shared some comfort food, fresh scones and coffee, and some good memories and wishes, as we said good-bye to Rich Lichti! Alas, we shall miss him! He has served us well.
I worshipped with the First Presbyterian Church in Holt on Sunday. They hosted the Presbytery's Middle High Youth Mix over the weekend. The youth led the service. Read my blog about the experience. http://jbestblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/middle-high-youth-mix.html
This week I met with the Albion Session yesterday, meet with the Administration Ministry Team this afternoon, the Interim Pastor Support Group tomorrow at the John Knox Church, and host a Pre-Retirement Seminar: Finishing with Vitality Thursday at First, Lansing. A week in the life...
Grace and Peace,
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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Invitation From the Synod of the Covenant
The Presbyterian Community is cordially invited to the installation service of our Transitional Synod Executive, the Rev. Raafat L.Zaki with Special Guest Speaker, the Rev. Gradye Parsons; Stated Clerk, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Friday, March 11, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Broadway, Maumee OH 43537 |
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2011 MISSION TO THE U.S.A. PROGRAM - MEXICO AND CUBA
If your congregation has an interest in Mexico or Cuba or you would like to host a church leader from one of these countries, you might want to learn more - Information, application click here
Program Coordinator: Karen Nottelmann, 231.652.1056 or musa@synodofthecovenant.org |
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G. A. Moderator Cindy Bolbach reschedules her PLM visit
It was announced last week that the Moderator's visit to this presbytery originally set for April 12 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 13. We will plan for her to participate with us at that stated meeting at East Lansing Eastminster |
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Grand Rapids Westminster Presbyterian Church Marks 150th Anniversary
with Steeple Restoration (Click Here)
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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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2011 Transformation/Small Church Ministry Conference
May 5-7, 2011
Updated 2011 Transformation Event brochure. (Click here). Synod of the Covenant (PCUSA) |
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High School Leadership Academy (for complete information click here)
Alma College is offering a High School Leadership Academy on July 9-15, 2011. Current high school juniors are invited to apply for this enriching experience in which students will live on campus, meet students from around the state, and work directly with Alma College faculty |
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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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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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Parish Paper -
March 2011 - Does a Congregations Location Influence Its Effectiveness - click
April 2011 - Incoming Pastors..Building Smoother Transitions Bridges - click
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New Resources in the Resource Center - for more info Click
The Changing Face of HIV/AIDS (675.10) A new DVD from the Presbyterian AIDS Network
It's Not Too Late--A Field Guide to Hopeby Bob Sitze (AL31110) This one provides inspiring tools and joyful wisdom to find hope inside and outside of congregational life.
Starting Simple--Conversations About the Way We Live by Bob Sitze (AL31008) Important social changes take place ....
Not Trying Too Hard--New Basics for Sustainable Congregationsby Bob Sitze (AL30910) ....instead apply the principles of living a simpler lifestyle in our lives together.
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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 - For complete information or to download a flyer click here - www.lakemichiganpresbytery.org/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. For more information check us out at Camp Greenwood
- Senior High SERVE Week - July 11 - 16, 2011. For further information check us out at Camp Greenwood
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Communication Corner - Church Web sites
Do you want to know why some sites get traffic all the time and why others are never visited? Here are just a few tips about church sites. click here
Check this out - Lenten Eggs - Game!!!
Our Communication Coordinator, Jane McGookey, was featured in February issue of the Effective Church Communications electronic newsletter (click here to read the article). |
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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.
- Interim Camp Director and Spiritual Leader (click title for information) Presbyterian Camps in Saugatuck Michigan, owned and operated by the Presbytery of Chicago, is currently looking for an Interim Camp Director.
- UPDATED - Director of Spiritual Growth (click title for Complete information) First Presbyterian Church in Mason, Michiganis seeking a 1/2 to 3/4 time Director of Spiritual Growth.
- Chaplain Needed - Wings of Hope Hospice (click title for complete info) 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.
- 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
- Adult Choral Director (click title for complete information) Any interested musicians may contact Pastor Doug Nettleton at the church 269.965.8018.
- Minister of Music and Youth, 1st Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw (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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