GN!VdC Newsletter March 2011

GOOD NEWS! Via de Cristo of SE Michigan and NW Ohio

Men's - March 21, 2011

Women's - March 28, 2011

Don't wait until it's too late. Please note the above deadlines for the upcoming Spring Weekends.

With spring weekends quickly approaching have you been thinking about who could benefit from attending one of these weekends? Start with prayer and then look around your environment. Who is on your heart? Step out and invite that someone.
There is detailed information about the Via de Cristo weekend on our website: www.gnvdc.org or you can call or email and request a brochure. Our toll free phone number is 888-468-3295 and our email is info@gnvdc.org. You can also download these forms below:

GNVDC Brochure

Application

Change of Information

Prayer Charts

Prayer charts are available at all team meetings or you can sign-up on our website at www.gnvdc.org under the "community" page.

Weekend Schedule

There are many ways to help support our upcoming weekends. Below is a schedule of activities (please see our website for exact dates and times for both men & women's weekends):

· Palanca - start writing those letters and sign-up for our prayer banner at our website

· Food donations - send a sweet treat, bagels, muffins, fruit, or beverage for the weekend. Contact Alan or Lynn our kitchen coordinators at: kitchencoordinator@gnvdc.org or call 1-888-468-3295.

· Attend the Send-off Thursday evening at 7:30 pm

· Attend the Clausura Sunday afternoon at 4:40 pm

· Attend the Serenade Saturday evening at 6:00 pm

· Help with Set-up Wednesday evening approx. 7:00 pm

· Help with Tear-down Sunday afternoon after Clausura

· Help with dishes over the weekend (like after Serenade)

If you have any questions, please call 1-888-468-3295.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please Pray for these Families:

Terry Stiles

GNVDC #26

Please extend prayers of sympathy to the family of Terry Pieper (Terry Stile's husband - weekend #26). Terry died on Wednesday, Feb 23. Terry had cancer for a number of years. The fight is over, and because of our faith in Jesus Christ, we KNOW that Terry has won this long and hard-fought battle and is now savoring the joy and sweetness of his victory. A Memorial service will be Saturday, March 5 - 4PM at Southminster Presbyterian Church 21845 Wick Road, Taylor, Mi 48180. There is a dinner following at Crystal Gardens in Allen Park. If you want to send cards, Terri's address is Mrs. Terri Stiles 22312 David, Taylor, Mi 48180.

Issue Number

March 2011

WANTED:
Parish Reps

We are updating our Parish Rep database and need to hear from you if you are still an active representative. We also are looking for new parish reps to represent your church. Please consider serving in this capacity. Below are some of the responsibilities of the parish reps:

Passes on information to the GNVDC community within their church any information to upcoming events, weekends, and Ultreyas.
Encourages others to sign-up for prayer charts and pray for participants and team members.
Encourages Ultreya at their home church.
Provides current information about upcoming GNVDC activities to the Secretariat

For more information, contact:

Kevin & Joanne
Phone: (888) 468-3295
email: Kevin & Joanne

Sharing Your Experience

We are looking for community to share their experience as a participant or as a team member for our newsletters. In 250-300 words, share your 4th Day with others and how God is working in your life. Please consider sharing your story with others. We would love to hear from you.

Contact Kevin & Joanne
Phone: (888) 468-3295
email: Kevin & Joanne

Download Newsletter

The GNVdC Newsletter is posted on our website and ready for downloading. The monthly email newsletters are also posted there.
www.gnvdc.org/community/

or download here:
February 2011 Newsletter