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Stephen
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 September 1
Psalm 81:1
The Lord makes us strong! Sing praises! Sing to Israel's God.

Jeremiah 18:5-6
Then the Lord said; O Israel, can't I do to you as this potter has done to this clay? As the clay is in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand.

GIPC is a Stephen Ministry congregation. Contact a pastor or Julie Gloor for more information about this ministry.

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"Feeling Fit?"

   Have you walked to the Crossroads and signed up yet to be part of "Feeling Fit?" You'll want to. Three Thursdays in September - the 12th, 19th and 26th - we're offering strength, balance and moderate yoga classes with instructor Connie Fedel of Taylor Yoga. 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm in the Fellowship Hall, $5 a session, payable at the door, and bring your own exercise mat if you have one. If not, Connie has extras. The exercises work for any level of mobility, and we hope to see as many men as women in the classes.
   Why should you take the time and effort to exercise? Younger people (and we certainly hope to see you at these classes) may feel the answer is self-evident. Older people may have doubts. HelpGuide.org, which collaborates with Harvard Health Publications, tackles the myths about exercise and aging:
 

"Myth 1: There's no point to exercising. I'm going to get old anyway.
Fact: Exercise and strength training helps you look and feel younger and stay active longer. Regular physical activity lowers your risk for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's and dementia, heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and obesity.
 

Myth 2: Older people shouldn't exercise. They should save their strength and rest.
Fact: Research shows that a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy for adults over 50. Inactivity often causes older adults to lose the ability to do things on their own and can lead to more hospitalizations, doctor visits, and use of medicines for illnesses.
 

Myth 3: Exercise puts me at risk of falling down.
Fact: Regular exercise, by building strength and stamina, prevents loss of bone mass and improves balance, actually reducing your risk of falling.
 

Myth 4: It's too late. I'm already too old to start exercising
Fact: You're never too old to exercise! If you've never exercised before, or it's been a while, start with light walking and other gentle activities.
 

Myth 5: I'm disabled. I can't exercise sitting down.
Fact: Chair-bound people face special challenges but can lift light weights, stretch, and do chair aerobics to increase range of motion, improve muscle tone, and promote cardiovascular health."
  

   We are hopeful these classes will prove popular enough to be extended long beyond September. We're also open to making each class 60 minutes instead of 45. Come be part of an experience that can only bring benefits.

Don't forget! Adult Choir Picnic

Bell Choir   

   Can you imagine facing such oppressive conditions in the country where you were born, where your family has lived for years or maybe centuries and choosing to leave? How difficult a decision that might be and then not knowing what might happen once you arrive. The residents of Freedom House have made these tough decisions and have chosen to seek political asylum in the United States or Canada. For over 30 years Freedom House has provided support for these individuals. They house, educate, train, teach English and provide medical, psychological or legal help. The residents stay for approximately 6-8 months. Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church has chosen to help their mission by collecting paper products (paper towels, Kleenex, toilet tissue) during the last two weeks in September. Place your donation of paper goods in the receptacles you see in the breezeway from September 15th to the 29th.

Church School Grades K-5 

   "Faith Practices" are the things we do to strengthen our faith, to come to know Jesus, to help others, to worship, to say thank you.

   What Makes My Church Special? We will learn about Psalms and Songs, Feasts and Festivals, In the Manger, The Good Samaritan, The Ten Lepers, The Garden of Gethsemane, Easter Go and Tell, and Occupations in Bible Times.

   Beginning September 1st, be sure to register for Church School at the Crossroads. We look forward to another exciting school year of learning in the Rotational learning format. Classes begin September 8th.

   To learn more about church school classes and the principles of Rotational learning, please go to www.gipc.org 

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Programs for Middlers and Senior High Youth

"Mission For Life" is about not only mission trips and mountain-top experiences, but focusing on mission and service as a part of our daily lives. Christ calls us to follow Him and serve others our whole life long. Join us as we explore our faith and experience God's love through study, fellowship and mission.