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| Lake Michigan Newsletter | April 30, 2011 |
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Note from John -
When disaster strikes, Presbyterians respond. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is supported by our One Great Hour of Sharing Offerings each year. The OGHS special offering empowers the church to respond immediately to disasters such as the earthquake in Japan, and tornadoes in the South. The PDA also receives gifts for responses to specific disasters, and organizes work groups. Below are some web links for more information to interpret how the the PC(USA) responds, worship materials, how you can help. click here to continue |
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Note from Janet
Stated Clerk Janet Magennis reports that the Presbytery of Lake Michigan has voted at the November 2010 and February and April 2011 stated meetings to approve all the amendments sent to the presbyteries for ratification from General Assembly 219th. Our results have been reported to the denomination.
While most of the amendments have already received enough votes and have been ratified, voting is still ongoing on the New Form of Government, addition of the Belhar Confession and the change to G-6.0106b. You may track the voting of presbyteries on these issues via this link: click here
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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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Board of Pensions
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE REVIEW (The Rev. Ernesto Badillo, Regional Representative for the Synod's of Boriquen, Covenant and Trinity) April, 2011 "News from the Board of Pensions" Note: This newsletter offers highlights, information and news from the Board of Pensions to continue
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Earth Day Resources from the Resource Center
50 Ways to Help Save the Earth--How You and Your Church Can Make a Difference by Rebecca Barnes-Davies (610.19)
For the Beauty of the Earth--A Christian Vision of Creation Care by Steven Boma-Prediger (610.20)
Last Child in the Woods--Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv (610.10)
Organic Crafts--75 Earth Friendly Art Activities by Kimberly Monaghan (260.18)
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The Encouragement Project
The Encouragement Project (EP) is broken up into six geographical regions. Each of the regions is mentored by one or two Encouragers (ERs) who click to continue
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Presbyterian Association of Musicians
Our web site is www.presbymusic.org.
The organization offers resources, education and conferences for musicians, pastors and music participants in the reformed tradition of the PC(USA
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PHEWA Returns to New Orleans! April 24/25-29, 2011
"Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice as a trumpet" and make sure that fellow Presbyterians who care about social justice know that PHEWA is organizing for action in our church and in our country. For more info
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Theologian and Author Miroslav Volf to Appear at Grand Rapids Westminster Presbyterian Church
As a culmination on its Lenten series on forgiveness, Westminster Presbyterian Church is proud to present "Adventure in Forgiveness" a free public lecture presented by world-renowned theologian and author Miroslav Volf. For more information click here
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Director Youth & Family Ministry
Hope Church RCA (Reformed Church in America) is seeking applicants for Youth Ministry Director who both understand the unique spiritual, psychological, emotional and social needs of young people and would advance the mission of Hope Church. Hope Church is a vibrant congregation which cares for and about its own intergenerational members, the community, and the world. for more information |
Ideas for Summer
Looking for program ideas for summer? "We Believe," our Presbyterian curriculum, has lots of good ideas. Sample of all of the curriculum can be borrowed from the Resource Center. For more information Click here .
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Camp Greenwood
Thank you for placing the bulletin announcements for us!
We appreciate your support.
Please place the following announcements in your bulletin or church newsletter on these dates: April 23 and May 1 click here
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Youth Events - For complete information or to download a flyer click here - www.lakemichiganpresbytery.org/youth
- 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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Parish Paper
Click here to view the May 2011 Paper - When Does Success Lead to Failure? and click here for the June 2011 Paper - What is the Pastors Role in Church Finance?
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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.
Volunteer Positions - click here |
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