Presbytery of Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan Newsletter March 15, 2011
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Note from Janet
Web Training
Stewardship Workshop
Easter "Marketing" Strategy
John Bell
Mexico & Cuba
Eco-Stewards
G.A. Moderator
150 Years - GR Westminster
Church Ministry Conference
High School Leadership Academy
Congregational Connection
Resource Center
Camp Greenwood
Youth Events
Communication Corner
Opportunities
Quick Links
Mission Yearbook

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 Note from Janet -

  

STATED CLERK OFFERS REVIEW OF 2010 SESSION MINUTES AND REGISTERS AT THE APRIL 12TH MEETING - for details click here

WEB Training

WORDPRESS web training open to all our churches currently using or considering using Wordpress for their website will be held Friday, Feb 18 at 1pm at Fairplain Benton Harbor Church, 210 W. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor. Email jane@lakemichiganpresbytery.org   if you have any questions.

STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP

On Saturday, May 21 from 9:00-3:00 The Presbytery Administration Team will present a Stewardship Workshop featuring to continue click here

To register only -  click here 

Easter Marketing Strategy - why a new strategy is needed ( see full article from Yvon Prehn at  click here 

John Bell at Western Seminary

 

Internationally known speaker and musician from the Iona Community, John Bell, will be at Western Seminary (http://www.westernsem.edu/journey) in Holland the week of April 11 to 15.  He will to continue click here

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 CoordinatorKaren Nottelmann, 231.652.1056 or  musa@synodofthecovenant.org

Eco-Stewards Program

 

Do you know a young adult (ages 20 to 30) who is looking for a way to connect faith and an interest in the environment?  Consider the Eco Stewards program

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

Grand Rapids Westminster Presbyterian Church Marks 150th Anniversary
 

 with Steeple Restoration  (Click Here)

 

2011 Transformation/Small Church Ministry Conference

May 5-7, 2011

 

Updated 2011 Transformation Event brochure. (Click here).  Synod of the Covenant (PCUSA)

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

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

New Resources in the Resource Center -  for more info Click
 

  • Pathway to Renewal--Practical Steps for Congregations  
  • Becoming a Blessed Church--Forming a Church of Spiritual Purpose, Presence, and Power
  • Humble Leadership--Being Radically Open to God's Guidance and Grace  
  • In God's Presence--Encountering, Experiencing, and Embracing the Holy in Worship  
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    Camp Greenwood Bulletin Announcement

                         

     March and April 2011                    

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    Please put the following bulletin announcement in your church bulletin - click here

    Youth Events - For complete information or to download a flyer click herewww.lakemichiganpresbytery.org/youth 

    • 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

    Communication Corner -  Church Web sites

     

    Easter Celebrations - Why?

    Few people in your community will come to your Easter celebrations for strictly spiritual reasons. They will come  to continue click here     

     

    Check this out -   Lenten Eggs - Game!!!    Click to play

     
    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.