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GNVdC Annual Summer Picnic

 

Sunday, August 14, 2011  

3:00-7:00 pm 

St. Michael Lutheran Church

7000 North Sheldon Road

Canton, MI

 

Enjoy outdoor games and fellowship  

with friends and family.

 

Pot blessing picnic (meat will be provided)

Bring a dish to pass

If your name begins A-M bring salad, fruit or veggies

If your name begins N-Z, bring snacks or desserts

 

This would also be a great time to invite someone who may be interested in attending the fall weekend!
If you have any question please call Debbie Steyaert at (517) 423-4544.

 

Fall Team Availability

 

One way to make sure you are considered by the next rector for a team position, if you haven't already done so, is to sign into the www.gnvdc.org website and create a user profile. One of the check boxes on your profile asks, (are you) "Available to serve on a Team?" Make sure to check the "Yes" button. A list of community who indicated they are available to serve is able to be accessed by the next rectors.

 

Yet another way to communicate your willingness to serve, would be to:

Take this availability survey

This is something new we are trying out this fall. All information will be forwarded to the fall rectors. No need to create a user profile, just fill out the survey and your information will be forwarded.   

 

You can check website for team dates & locations. 

 

 

Reunion Group(s) needed

 

There are several people that have expressed the need for a reunion and we need your help finding a group for these people. Below are the areas: 

 

Sterling Heights area, Men

Lake Orion area, Women

Pontiac area, Women 

Flat Rock area, Men 

 

Contact Kevin & Joanne

Phone: (888) 468-3295

email:  [email protected] 

 

 

New Secretariat Members 

 

Welcome to our newest members of the secretariat:

Tina Gans, Secretary

Terry Grundy, Leaders Chair

Gary & Debbie Maxwell, Supplies Co-chairs

Phil Meuser, Lay Director

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

Donald Bush, GNVdC #12

Please keep Donald's family and friends in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Donald. Donald was recently diagnosed with stage four liver cancer. 

 

Tom Smith, GNVdC #44

Prayers of consolation for Tom Smith and his family on the passing of Tom's father. His father suffered a massive stroke on Friday 7/21/11 and passed that morning. His father was 86.

 

Dawn Dunigan, GNVdC #17

Please pray for my daughter, Hannah, age 21. She has been in the Navy for almost 4 years, but has had health issues for more than a year. She was recently diagnosed with degenerative disk disease, and will be discharged from the Navy. What we don't know yet is if it will be an administrative discharge or a medical discharge. Admin. discharge- she will lose all benefits after August (ie. medical, access to base and the NEX, etc.). She is in constant pain, and has other health issues that still need to be addressed.

 

John Knapp, GNVdC #32

John's nephew, Sean Knapp, was in a very bad motorcycle accident and needs prayer. He is in stable condition with a broken hip/pelvis which will require surgery.

 

Helen Hiser, GNVdC Weekend #8 - UPDATE 

Bob & Vin Hiser requests your prayers for Bob's mom, Helen, who has recently had a stroke and is suffering with health issues at age 91. It has been difficult for the family in this time of failing health & suffering.

 

Terry GrundyLVCCM #16 - UPDATE 

Please keep Terry and their family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Terry's mom.  

 

Keith Brown, GNVdC Weekend #48 - UPDATE 

Keith is continuing to make positive progress and still remains at a rehabilitation center for care.   

Issue Number
July 2011
WANTED:
GNVdC Brothers
 to Serve on a Kairos Team
Tony Biel, GNVdC Summer #3 is the Lay Leader (Rector) for the Kairos Weekend #17 at the Toledo Correctional Institution held September 29, 30, October 1 and 2.

Help is needed and Tony would welcome any VdC brothers to serve on this team.

For more information about serving this weekend,
please contact Tony Biel at (419) 385-1166 or click here to email Tony.

For more information about Kairos Ohio, the website is www.kairosohio.org

Serving on a prison ministry team can be a very humbling and rewarding experience.

Below is a link to interview with Kairos Executive Director, John Thompson about the ministry:
www.kpmifoundation.org
kairos
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: communications
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 February 2011 Printed/Mailed
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