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In the Life of Our Congregation | |
Attendance
January 13 197
January 20 209
January 27 185
February 3 170
Visitors
Gordon and Kim Mobley, Dave Paducha, Jessica Benson, Lou Ann Taksony, Bill McIllwain, Ken Kholek, The Polish Seminarians
Birth
Landon William Ranka born to Aaron and Ashley Ranka, granddaughter to Karen and Bob Ranka
Concerns
John Ryan, Shirley Ciungan, Joyce Hartwell
Deaths
Tom McMillan; Neil Milford, brother of Dick; Betty Gaither, mother of
Carole Scott
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February 17
Psalms 91:9,10
Because you have made the Lord your refuge, the most high your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent.
February 24
Psalms 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Stephen Ministry January Hours
GIPC is a Stephen Ministry congregation. Contact a pastor or Julie Gloor for more information about this ministry.
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2013 Lenten Schedule The imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday reminds us of the biblical metaphor that we are made of dust and to dust we shall return.The ashes remind us that we are mortal and that our hope is in returning to our immortal God.
Lent is the forty days (excluding Sundays) from Ash Wednesday, February 13, through Easter Day, March 31, 2013. Lent is a time of deepening as we prepare for the celebration of Jesus' resurrection. Join us for this transforming journey.
Sunday Mornings at 8:15 and 10:30 am, we focus on Jesus' journey to Jerusalem from the Gospel according to Luke.
February 17th: Luke 4: 1-13
"Why Should Any of Us Settle For Less?"
February 24th: Luke 13:31-35
"A Gathering Hen"
Sunday Late Afternoons from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, we enjoy Celtic Evensong. Intimate, quiet services in the Celtic tradition with discussion of the scriptures and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Worship is informal, relational, and participatory and will meet in Fellowship Hall.
Holy Week, we worship on Maundy Thursday, March 28, at 8:00 pm for Tenebrae and the Last Supper and Good Friday, March 29 at 1:00 pm for prayer and reflection.
Easter Day, March 31, at 7:00, 8:15, and 10:30 am, we celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ!
Bright Sunday, April 7, at 8:15 and 10:30, a day of fun and holy humor with a special drama with "Friends of the Groom," a professional theater group.
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York Connection
The York Connection invites you to join us on Sunday, February 24, for the next program in our financial series, "Tax Planning for 2013: Making Sense of Taxes." Our own Robin Ebendick will lead a discussion that promises to present to us, clearly and concisely, what we need to know about taxes, both for this year's filing and for future planning.
Robin will draw on her CPA experience to help us understand that changes in tax law do affect us, how they affect us and how tax law impacts our investment decisions.
Join us on the west side of the Fellowship Hall following second service on February 24. Robin's conversation will help us approach the upcoming tax season with less apprehension and more surety about the decisions we make. The youth are selling pizza that day, so you can grab a slice and have a relaxed lunch while you listen. This is a conversation that can help you avoid nasty shocks when you see future tax returns. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tips For Seniors
Regardless of age, the joy a pet can bring to one's life is undeniable. It has been proven that a loyal companion can make your golden years happier and healthier. Not only do pets help to increase your lifespan but they can also hasten recovery from surgeries and illness. Nursing homes and hospitals acknowledge the positive effects that pets can have on their elderly patients and allow family pets and puppies from local shelters to visit. A pet's most obvious gift is that of companionship. Practical benefits include a cat's ability to keep a home mouse-free and a dog's need for exercise, providing motivation for its owner to walk regularly. An animal companion, counting on your care every day, is another good reason to get up and start moving, every morning. Seniors living alone often feel an increased sense of security when a dog serves as their alarm system. If you become sick, lonely, depressed or are dealing with a stressful situation, an animal companion will stay by your side until you are feeling better. Dogs and cats are great listeners too
and they never interfere, meddle or become judgmental. Animals have amazing perception and have been known to sense human health issues, long before a pet owner is aware he/she has one.
When considering pet ownership, one should obviously weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each breed and species, the space requirements of each and the related expenses. Older adults have a unique concern: safety. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently found that cats and dogs tripping their owners, accounts for more than
86,000 falls a year in the U.S. Cats are famous for dashing into your path, as if racing you to a destination or rubbing against your legs to say, "I'm hungry." Small dogs can get underfoot as well. When on a leash, a dog may bolt at the sight of another dog, knocking its owner off balance. Put a bell on your cat, look down before stepping out and recognize your dog's negative social behaviors. It cannot be denied that pet ownership is a unique and rewarding experience but consider the risks, before deciding to share your home with one. |
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Adult Nurture Classes and Events 2013
Sunday Mornings
9:30 -10:20 am. Fireside Room
Christian Art at the DIA -
Addie Firnschild and Lea Schelke will lead a class on Christian Art at the DIA on February 17th, 24th, and March 3rd. They will conduct a tour at the DIA on March 17th. Participants will read scriptures that tell Christian stories and then study paintings and sculptures from the DIA. Addie and Lea will focus on how the artists use their skills to tell the religious stories plus reinforce and transmit spiritual lessons to the viewers. During the DIA tour on March 17th, we will see the actual works studied during the classes plus many other works that are nearby.
Please sign up at the Crossroads.
Wednesday Evening Adult Class
6:30 - 8:00 pm. Fireside Room
Survey of World Religions -
This lecture series on Wednesday nights will educate us about other faith systems and give us an opportunity to
foster understanding among the diverse faith groups with whom we share this planet. Below are dates, Religion, and class leaders:
February 20 Native American Spirituality
Dr. Kay McGowan
February 27 Sikh Ms. Raman Singh
2013 Women's Retreat
February 22-23, 2013
Weber's Inn, Ann Arbor
Our special speaker, the Rev. Marion Hayes-Weller from Kreutz Presbyterian Church in PA describes our time with her:
"Forgive us our Debts" Why trying to be perfect just isn't going to work.
If we are basically good people, who occasionally make mistakes, doesn't death on the cross of the Son of God seem a little extreme? If we are basically sinful people, who occasionally get it right, is the death on the cross of the Son of God enough to change the world? We will talk, play, and sing our way to make sense of the death of Jesus in our world and in ourlives in this 21st century look at atonement with a sense of humor and wonder.
Worship will focus on the story of the good Samaritan from different perspectives through dramatic monologue, and we will sing, and sing . . .
We anticipate a warm and wonderful get-away. Don't delay! Sign up at the Crossroads.
Men's Lenten Breakfasts
All men of the church are invited to the Men's Lenten Breakfasts starting on Saturday, February 16 and meeting for five Saturday's at 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. There is no meeting on March 9th, in order for you to attend the Theologian in Residence session. Please join us for Bible study, fellowship and breakfast together during the upcoming Lenten season.
Sign up at the crossroads.
Mark Your Calendars! Theologian in Residence Weekend is Saturday, March 9th and Sunday, March 10th.
Take the the opportunity to hear the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Rigby speak on "Believing in God". There will be a seminar on Saturday and she will preach at both services on Sunday. Dr Rigby is well known as a prolific writer, for her preaching and her scholarship. She is the W.C. Brown Professor of Theology at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas. Times and details to be announced. Look for a sign-up sheet at the Crossroads. |
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Chorale Concert
This year's Grosse Ile Chorale Concert will take place on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 3 pm at the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church. The featured work is J. S. Bach's "Cantata 147." It's the one that contains the famous chorale "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." It will be performed by the Grosse Ile Chorale, a group of area singers, four soloists and a Chamber Orchestra, and will be directed by James Parker.
Also performing in the concert will be the Grosse Ile Children's Choir and the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church Adult Choir. There is no admission charge. The concert is funded by contributions from the performers and others in the community. A freewill offering will be taken. A reception will follow in the church's Fellowship Hall. |
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One Great Hour of Sharing
"SHARING BRINGS JOY to others, to God and to us". Our church will receive the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering during Lent beginning February 17th and ending with Easter Sunday, March 31st. For many years, Presbyterians have faithfully shared generously to help people restore and reclaim their lives. Three major areas are supported with this offering. They are: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to restore communities around the world affected by disaster; Presbyterian Hunger Program that works with Presbyterians and other partners to alleviate hunger and its causes in this country and, internationally; Self Development of People affirming the dignity of all by assisting in the empowerment of economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people.
If you'd like to receive emails with links to stories and videos, please send a message to margaret.boone@pcusa.org with the words "OGHS email list" in the subject line. For additional information contact www.pcusa.org/oghs
By giving to One Great Hour of Sharing you make a conscious decision to bring the joy and love of Christ to the most vulnerable and desperate places and people around the world. Envelopes will be in pew racks. Please note the OGHS in the memo line of your check. Your gifts and prayers are most gratefully received and appreciated.
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GIPC Activities
Soup-tacular . . .
The congregation is invited to participate in the annual fundraising event and a cook-off put on by our youth on February 17 at 3:30 pm to help raise money for their summer trips to Pittsburgh and Triennium. Anyone interested may enter a pot of their favorite soup or simply come and enjoy a tasty home cooked meal. There will be a free-will offering with a suggested donation of $5/person. Sign-up now at the Crossroads.
Wednesday Night Family Dinners: 6 pm, Wednesday Night Family Dinners: 6 pm, $4 per person or $15 per family maximum. Sign up at the Crossroads or call the church office (734) 676-8811 to make a reservation. If you find you can attend at the last minute come on over even without a reservation.
Middlers WIRED! for Grades 6-8, is a special opportunity for middle school students to gather for fun, fellowship, study and service. Every Wednesday, we begin with dinner at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall and at 6:30 pm. we move to the Middler Hideaway for our evening activity. The cost for dinner is $4 and confidential scholarships are available by speaking with Grace Iglehart.
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Thank You
The many prayers, flowers, cards and warm hugs have been greatly appreciated by myself and the family during Tom's long illness. Many compliments were received regarding Rev. Reed's message during the funeral and the wonderful music sung by the choir. I was astounded by the number of singers who came to perform. The sound had to be heard in heaven. Equally wonderful was the food prepared by so many churchgoers. We shall always be grateful.
-Joyce McMillan
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