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In the Life of Our Congregation | |
Attendance
February10 203
February 13
(Ash Wednesday) 63
February 17 185
February 24 191
March 3 188
Visitors
Lori Ann Taksony, William McIllwain
Concerns
John Ryan
Deaths
Nancy Hazlett, former Bell Choir director and church member; Ron Howchin, uncle of Debby Mitek
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March 17
Psalm 126:3
The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoice.
March 24
Luke 19:38
"Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!"
March 31
Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness if sins through his name.
GIPC is a Stephen Ministry congregation. Contact a pastor or Julie Gloor for more information about this ministry.
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Lenten And Easter Services
March 17th. Fifth Sunday in Lent. 8:15 and 10:30 Worship.
John 12: 1-11
"Heaven Scent"
The Band leads Worship.
Sunday 5:00-6:00 pm.
Celtic Evensong
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
March 24th. Palm Sunday. 8:15 and 10:30 Worship.
Luke 19:28-40
"God is in the Details"
Sunday 5:00-6:00 pm.
Celtic Evensong
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Holy Week
Maundy Thursday, March 28, at 8:00 pm.
Tenebrae.
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
Good Friday, March 29, at 1:00 pm
Worship Service of prayer and reflection.
Good Friday Prayer Vigil
Please join other prayerful members of the congregation in the sanctuary on Good Friday. Prayer Vigil suggestions will be available to assist you in quiet, personal meditation one hour prior to and one hour after the 1:00 Worship Service.
Easter Day, March 31, at 7:00, 8:15, and 10:30 am, we celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ!
"Six Words Change Everything!"
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
Tips For Seniors
Scam artists consider seniors to be an attractive target for fraud schemes because people of their generation are generally polite and trusting, likely to own a home, have a nest egg and have established excellent credit. Older victims are often slow to discover they have been swindled and, once they become aware, they are likely to have difficulty recalling important details. Seniors are frequently reluctant to admit they have been conned because they are embarrassed, ashamed or fear their competency will be questioned by concerned family members. The following is an example of a scam that hurts us all, by driving up Medicare costs.
According to the FBI, senior citizens are often the target of Medicare schemes, especially by medical equipment manufacturers who offer them free medical products in exchange for their Medicare ID numbers. Physicians are required to sign a form to certify equipment or testing is needed before Medicare will pay for it. Con artists often fake these signatures or bribe a corrupt doctor to sign the forms, enabling them to bill Medicare for unauthorized merchandise or services. To help prevent health care and health insurance fraud, follow these important rules:
- Never sign a blank insurance claim form
- Never give blanket authorization to a medical provider to bill for services rendered
- Ask in-advance what a provider will charge and the portion you are expected to pay
- Review your insurer's "Explanation of Benefits" form and call them, if you have questions
- Avoid doing business with salespeople who offer free equipment or services
- Give your insurance information and Medicare ID to service providers only
- Keep accurate records of all your medical appointments
- Know if a physician has ordered equipment for you.
Look for additional scams, posted from time-to-time, in future editions of "York Tips."
Game Day - Wednesdays, 4-6 pm Meet in the west side of the Fellowship Hall to play Euchre, Canasta, Mahjong, Dominoes, or bring your own game. Guests are always welcome.
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One Great Hour of Sharing ~
You Were There ~
When wildfires burned through Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, you were there to comfort displaced families. When tornadoes touched down in Missouri, Alabama and Mississippi, you were there to help affected communities organize for recovery and rebuilding. When church buildings were damaged by winds and rain and fire, you were there to help the congregations work through the insurance process. And when the unthinkable happened, when communities and schools and campuses became crime scenes, you were there to counsel, console and offer emotional and spiritual care to victims and responders.
Did you know that your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing made all these things possible? OGHS gifts help to fund Presbyterian Disaster Assistance programs that take God's grace and Christ's love to hurting people in the midst of natural and human-caused disaster situations. National Response Team volunteers offer sympathetic ears and hearts, as well as practical assistance with recovery and rebuilding. Yes, you were there and you made a difference. People you will never meet have been lifted up and cared for. On their behalf, we thank you for your generous support of One Great Hour of Sharing.
Kathleen Rankin
National Response Team Volunteer
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
For more information: http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pda/
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Bright Sunday ~ Come One, Come All!
Come one, come all, on Bright Sunday, April 7th, to celebrate the Good News in a new and joyful way! On Easter Sunday, just seven days before, we will have celebrated the good news of the resurrection of Jesus with full pomp and pageantry. Sometimes we get lost in the solemnity of the occasion and lose sight of its joyous aspect. Bright Sunday is a lesser known tradition that dates back to the early days of Christianity and exists in various forms in many different Christian denominations. It offers us a fresh way to add depth to our experience of the good news.
This year, we at GIPC will be extending our Easter festivities to include Bright Sunday, with the assistance of a group called Friends of the Groom. Their mission statement says that they "work together as believers committed to reveal the Gospel of Jesus Christ through drama, storytelling, music, workshops, and other renewing experiences." Headquartered in the Cincinnati area, they began their ministry in 1980, and are now doing as many as 190 performances a year in 10-12 denominations and as many as 18 different states.
On their visit to us on April 7th, a team from Friends of the Groom will perform in both worship services and will present additional material during the Education Hour. The Nurture Committees are suspending regular classes so that all can attend. Plan to come and experience the good news as the team "[proclaims] the Christian message with a unique blend of humor, story, challenging content, and scenes that are hard to forget." And please -- invite your friends and wear "bright" colors!
Friends of the Groom is a professional theater company dedicated to communicating the Christian message in an entertaining and challenging format. The inter-denominational group is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and normally travels in teams of two or three. Since 1980, they have performed plays, led retreat weekends, and conducted workshops in thousands of locations from Anchorage to Athens.
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Did You Miss It?
"What it Means to Believe in God"
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Rigby, 2013 Theologian in Residence, captivated an audience of 55 on Saturday, March 9, as she examined, from multiple angles, the question: "Why Do We Believe in God?" GIPC congregants were joined by visitors from First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, Allen Park, Kirk in the Hills and the Presbytery as they heard an energetic Dr. Rigby discuss why we believe and where that belief leads. His presence in our lives is pervasive, she told us, making us better people for believing and making the world an improved place because of belief.
Dr. Rigby is noted for the intelligence of her preaching, for exhibiting enthusiasm without Bible Belt mannerisms. She began by exploring the "Why" of our belief, saying it is because God has claimed us as God's children before the foundation of the world. She talked about the depth of His love for us, telling us that until we know the reality of that
love it cannot change us. We are not only God's children but He is with us and for us. "Everything God has is ours."
She talked about the totality of God's love, saying He doesn't simply do things for us, but is always with us, and everything He has is ours. Our relationship with Him is the difference between a contract and a covenant. In a world where there are so many "Nones" (non-religious people), "bearing witness is not preaching or argumentative; it is conveying information." Our job, she told us, is to testify, "not to force others to believe as we do."
She quoted Calvin and Pascal and C. S. Lewis (which brought nods of agreement from some in the audience), using his Return to Narnia quote: "Every year you grow, you will find me bigger," to explain the maturity of faith.
Those who were lucky enough to be part of the Saturday conversation and/or heard her on Sunday morning knew they had listened to a first-rate speaker. Dr. Rigby will be back in Michigan in the fall, speaking at Kirk of the Hills on Saturday, October 5, 2013. We promised her there'd be leaves in fall colors for her to take home to her Texas children.
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Reminders
Easter Flowers
Remember or honor a loved one by purchasing Easter flowers or contributing towards Worship enhancements in the sanctuary. Envelopes are located in the pew racks or at the Crossroads and dedications will be included in the Easter bulletin. During the prelude on Easter Sunday, you may wish to place your flower at the front of the sanctuary. Please indicate on the envelope your preference for the 8:15 or 10:30 service.
Easter Breakfast
March 31 from 8:00-10:00 am.
Details and sign-up at the Crossroads.
Wednesday Weekly Dinners
Dinner from 6:00-6:45 pm.
Cost $4 person
Please sign up at the Crossroads.
Wednesday Night Adult Class
6:45-8:00 pm.
March 6-20; April 4-28.
Join us for a study of James Cone's book, The Cross and The Lynching Tree. Class led by Ron Case.
Please sign up at the Crossroads.
Sunday Morning Adult Education
9:30-10:20 am.
March 17-April 28.
Join us for "Living the Questions" video series led by Stefanie Cobb.
Please sign up at the Crossroads.
New GIPC Pictorial Directory
Be sure to sign up at the Crossroads on March 24, March 31, or April 7 for Portrait Sitting appointment times! |
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Memorial Sunday Service
The Memorial Garden Committee is preparing to send invitations to family members whose loved ones are remembered on May 26th at the 8:15 Worship Service. If you would like to add a family member to the mailing list or if you need to update name and/or address information, please contact the church office at 734-676-8811 or e-mail Lea Kohler. |
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 The Spire is a publication of the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church, 7925 Horsemill Road, Grosse Ile, Michigan. The purpose of this newsletter is to share news and information about GIPC and our denomination. Contributions are invited and encouraged. The Communications Commission reserves the right to accept or reject submissions and to edit to fit available space or for style and consistency. Material is due six business days before the first or the fifteenth of the month. Emailed submissions should be sent to spire@gipc.org. Please contact the church office or a member of the Communications Commission if you have any questions. Communications Commission: Sue Ashley, Marta Kramer, Ray Kramer, Carl Krohn, Nancy Morrison |
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