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| Lake Michigan Newsletter | July 30, 2011 |
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Note from John -
Big Tent Conference Report
The General Assembly of the PC(USA) moved three years ago to bi-annual meetings. Two summers ago, on that first "off" year, 1500 Presbyterians gathered in Atlanta for the first Big Tent Conference, bringing together for the first time in one place and time a number of annual conferences that previously met separately. The second Big Tent Conference was held in Indianapolis, June 30-July 2 including 9 different conferences or tracks, with 1700 plus in attendance, 8 from Lake Michigan Presbytery. They are listed below and the conference they attended. If you have interest in or questions about those topics contact us. Reflections on our conference experience will be featured in this and upcoming e-bulletins. Follow this link http://jbestblog.blogspot.com/ to my reflections on the worship at the Big Tent. |
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Note from Janet -
SESSION MINUTES REVIEW FOR 2010
Saturday, August 13th - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Presbytery office at 1511 Helen Avenue, Portage MI
RSVP TO ME BY EMAIL. jmagennis@lakemichiganpresbytery.org
NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO REVIEW OPPORTUNITY AT THE STATED MEETING ON 9-13-11
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Reminders from the Presbytery Office...
Deadlines for the:
Mission Yearbook Order - August 1, 2011
Book of Orders - August 15, 2011
Re-Order Presbyterian Today "Welcome to the Presbyterian Church - August 15, 2011
Please update the church profiles, the pastor profiles and the team/committee member profiles.
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Click here to enjoy Jeff Garrison's blog - traveling in Vietnam and China.
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Give and Take - Have you checked this out lately????? Choir robes, pews, laserjet cartridge, look here |
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Innovative Ministry??? Is your congregation or a congregation in your presbytery doing innovative ministry? Each year UPSem awards congregations for innovative ministry. Since 1991, 94 churches in 28 states have received these awards. Each of the eight awards carries a $1,000 prize to support the to complete article |
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Brief report on the mission trip to Ghana
The presbytery's mission trip to Ghana, 15 June through 1 July, was completely successful. One week was spent at the Akrofi-Kristaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture in Akropong-Akuapem, Ghana, for a two-day seminar on African Spirituality and a three-day 10th Ghana Mission Network meeting. The highlight continue |
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Registered Nurses -
Another opportunity for serving the Lord: If you are a registered nurse who has been contemplating or wondered about being a nurse in your church who could assist members and friends of the congregation to be healthier body, mind and spirit, contact Beth Gordon FCN, MSN, RN at bg22@calvin.edu for details about being part this fall of the 18th session offered at Calvin College beginning September 9th. Contact hours for nursing re-licensure are included. |
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Have you found a class/conference/event that would help you do your job better, but you don't have quite enough money to go? The Presbytery of Lake Michigan supports their clergy, elders, and support staff with scholarships. To learn more or apply, click here:
http://dev.lakemichiganpresbytery.org/index.php/financial-matters/grant-sources |
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 Magazine - Presbyterians Today Our denominational magazine, Presbyterians Today, has published a special issue on "What Presbyterians Believe." Some of the topics covered are the Trinity, the uniqueness of Christ, the sacraments, the connectional church, evil, forgiveness, justice, predestination, and the end of the world. Great for new member classes and adult education. Discounted prices available for bulk orders. Order from the Church Store at www.pcusa.org. or http://store.pcusa.org/Communications?search=What+Presbyterians+Believe
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A Summer of Renewal
An International Festival of Preachers
August & September 2011 at First Presbyterian Church Hastings
For details |
Curriculum to Share
A church in the presbytery has multiple copies of teacher and student material for all ages, covering several years. They are willing to give curriculum to any church that is open to reusing material. For more information, contact Eileen Best at ebest@lakemichiganpresbytery.org. |
New in the Resource Center
Autism and Alleluias by Kathleen Deyer Bolduc (230.37) Short stories with scripture and prayers showing how God's grace glimmers though Joel, a young adult with autism.
S'more Time with God by Nancy Ferguson (225.18) Five weeks of devotions for camp and recipes!
Listen to the Children--Conversations with Immigrant Families by Elizabeth Conde-Frazier (155.07) In both English and Spanish.
Tending to Eden--Environmental Stewardship for God's People by Scott C. Sabin (610.26) Includes a Bible study for small group use. |
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Camp Greenwood Connection
During this past week I took time to serve as a "chaplain-in-residence" at Camp Greenwood for the Adult Special Needs Week. I thank my congregation at Jackson First for allowing me to take one week of "Presbyterian-related mission" each year. The theme for every week this summer at Camp Greenwood is the "fruit of the Spirit" found in Galatians 5:22-23, "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control". Continue |
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GRACE ABOUNDING!
The members of the Camp Greenwood Agency  send their thanks to the Presbytery for designating the offering at the June stated meeting for Camp Greenwood scholarships. The season is fully underway and busy with different opportunities each week. Your gifts to the scholarship fund help more families send their campers to discover the beauty and fun found at our camping ministry. |
Youth Events - For complete information or to download a flyer click here - www.lakemichiganpresbytery.org/youth
- Urban Plunge - October 28-30, 2011 - Camp Greenwood - Watch here for updates.
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Communication Corner -
Electronic Community Building for Small Groups
Is one of your members missing due to illness or other circumstance? Use Skype (www.skype.com) so your group can gather in whole. Place the laptop on a chair or on the table so group members can see and interact with your off-site member.
Can't remember all your group member email addresses? No problem, have one person in the group create a Google Group (groups.google.com) with all the addresses. Then only use the Google Group address to send your messages.
Want to catch up and share with your group on your own time? Create a secret Facebook (www.facebook.com) group to guarantee information stays private.
Click here to download instructions on these communication tools |
The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church
The Board Bullertin - Summer 2011
click here |
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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.
- Director of Music - Portage - details
- Director of Music - Muskegon - details
- Accompanist and Choir Director -Dimondale - details
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Communication Plan - Synod of Covenant - 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
Volunteer Positions - click here |
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