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| Lake Michigan Newsletter | May 30, 2011 |
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Note from John -
Amendment 10-A received the required votes (87) on May 10th to ratify it. Presbyterians in Lake Michigan, as around the country, have been divided, on this amendment. We voted 95 yes, 32 no at our November 2010 meeting after a respectful debate. I celebrate, how in recent months and few years, we have worked hard to focus on what we share, the love of God and service of our neighbors, as Jesus taught. Our unity is in Jesus Christ's love for us, to continue |
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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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2011 Kalamazoo Valley CROP Hunger Walk update - details |
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Mission Trip to Ghana
Rev. Larry Boutelle, John Petro, Laurie Tupper, and Rev. Seth Weeldreyer, all from Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Karen Haak, Interim Pastor at Coldwater First Presbyterian Church, constitute a delegation that will depart on June 15, 2011, for a 16-day Worship and Study Mission Trip to Ghana. Highlights of this trip are to continue |
Jeff O'Neill retirement -
On June 5th this year, Dr. Jeff O'Neill will preach his last sermon in our pulpit and end his pastorate here. It is a day that we wish could be postponed indefinitely, but know he has earned this retirement. He has given us more than can be detailed here. more details |
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan names Employer of the Year by Operation ABLE - details |
Please welcome Jennifer Rund-Scott, staff chaplain at Spectrum Health System in Grand Rapids. To read her autobiographical piece click To read her statement of faith click |
The Big Tent in Indianapolis
The Big Tent is a big opportunity--nine great conferences held in one place with joint worship and keynote speakers on June 30 to July 2. Special tracks for children, youth, and college age young people. Participants can take workshops from any of the conferences. It is not often that something this big is this close. Don't miss it! Info and registration at www.pcusa.org/bigtent. Scholarship are available from the presbytery. |
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Covenant Gathering - "Peace by Piece"
A week of learning, laughter, and worship at the beautiful Michindoh Conference Center in Hillsdale, MI on July 3 to 8. "Peace by Piece" is the theme, encouraging participants to find God's peace and let it flow like ripples into our families, our churches, our communities, and the world. Children and youth have age appropriate activities. Lots of outdoor recreational activities for all ages. Adult class options include studies on the beatitudes, mission, peacemaking, grieving, and photography as a spiritual practice. Info and registration at www.covenantgathering.com . |
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Pathways--Leadership Training for Youth and Youth Leaders
 The youth track at the Big Tent is Pathways--discipleship, leadership. and vocations for youth, youth workers, and collegiates meeting together to discover God's path for their lives. Similar to Triennium, Pathways is worship, recreation, discipleship exploration that fits the energy and interest of youth! Info and registration at Pathways . |
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The Thoughtful Christian
A great resource for churches is the Thoughtful Christian at
www.thethougthfulchristian.com . Online, downloadable group studies on
a huge variety of timely topics are available for adults, youth,
parents of teens and children, older adults, and young adults. more info |
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Please Return Resources!
Before coming to the presbytery meeting on June 14, please check your
office and church for books, DVDs, videos, curriculum and other
resources that belong to the Resource Center. If you are finished
using them, please bring them to the presbytery meeting and give them
to Eileen Best so that they are available for others to use. Thank
you! |
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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Free Pews Available at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Flint, Michigan has two storage units of pews available similar to the ones in the attached picture. Most are 9'-12' long and in good condition. Must be able to pick them up. Contact the church directly for more information at (810) 720-5152. |
Communication Corner -
Just imagine everything a regular attender experienced at your church was saturated with a picture that points to discipleship. What if this picture trumpe
d everything else in your church communications? The benefits would be huge.
The Missional Map would: 7 Benefits to Having a Missional Map in Your Church |
The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church
To ensure accurate benefits payments and dues invoicing, it is important that you keep your records with the Board of Pensions up to date. complete article
The latest versions of the Board's forms are available home page |
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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.
- Communicattion Plan - Synod of Covenant - details
- Aquatics Coordinator/Lifeguard - Presbyterian Camps - Saugatuck - details
- Director Youth & Family Ministry - First Presbyterian Church - Lansing - details
- Youth Ministry Director - Hope Church RCA - Holland - more details
- Designated Pastor Postion at First Presbyterian Church in Dimondale - more
- Apprentice Director - licensed preschool - Niles, MI - further details
Volunteer Positions - click here |
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