Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church Spire
June 1, 2015 
In This Issue
All-Nurture News
York Connection
Ronald McDonald House
Reminders
  

Happy Birthday!

June 1
Kathi Rito 
Debbie Krauss
Quinn Murphy 
June 2
Thomas Duffett
Ted Karmazin 
June 5
Pat Selby 
June 7
Erica Ghist 
June 8
Ross Schmaeman
Rob Danyo 
June 9
Pat Klemans
Sam Ghist
Emma Alford 
June 10
Frank Mitek 
June 11
Alyssa Lauth 
June 15
Joshua Hadad 
June 16
Jim Conley
Kathy Kaul
Scott McHugh
Molly O'Brien 
June 17
Janet Dyer
Lyndsey Williams 
June 18
Molly Fletcher 
June 20
Trisha Mans 
Paul Morrison
Richard Hadad 
June 21
Elaine Richardson
Elva Brownell 
June 22
Terrillyn Walls 
June 23
Gene Swift 
June 24
Achsah Stremsterfer
Doni Harris 
June 26
Jan Slater
Austin Pike 
June 27
Holly Lauscher 
June 28
Sophia Bolton 
June 29
Meg Karoub 
June 30
Josephine Altstetter

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June 7
Psalm 138:1
I give thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise.


June 14
Psalm 20:1
The Lord answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you!

 

Contact a pastor or Carl Krohn for more information about this ministry.

 

 
All-Nurture News
  

   More than 70 people of all ages attended the Family Fun Night sponsored by Children's Nurture Commission!

Many thanks for a great meal, lively conversation and fellowship!

"We had SO MUCH FUN at the Family Fun Night BBQ hosted by our Children's Nurture Commission on Wednesday, May 20. We ate hamburgers and hotdogs, everyone brought desserts to feast upon, and we played

lawn games all evening. Thanks to all who grilled, who prepared the food, who brought over games,

and who came to spend the evening with us! What a beautiful example of the Holy Spirit's presence!"

(Grace Iglehart) 

 During the past two years, over $2800 has been earned through the Kroger Community Rewards Program for our youth! This summer, our Sr. Highs are going to spend a week in Detroit working to tear down abandoned houses,

rebuild homes and plant community gardens. Middlers will be working with The Pittsburgh Project to do home

repairs and landscaping in the Pittsburgh area. The funds you earn with this program continue to allow our

youth to serve Christ by serving others. To enroll or re-enroll, go online to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
Our NPO # is 82535.
   Prayer Partners are needed for our mission trips. As a prayer partner, you commit to praying daily for your

partner as well as sending notes and goodies to encourage them. More information is available at the Crossroads where you may sign up to participate. Thank you for all of your support!

 

 

Adult programming is on recess for the Summer. Watch for exciting new programs in the Fall! 

 

Dance For Joy!

Children's church school has been studying Acts 3 where Peter heals a man lame from birth in the name of the risen Jesus Christ. They learned about the importance
of helping others in times of distress and illness.  

 

 

York Connection                             

 

York Tips

 

Funny Bones:
"Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint." Mark Twain
"Money can't buy you happiness... but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery." Spike Milligan
"We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way through Congress." Will Rogers

"Don't worry about avoiding temptation... as you grow older, it will avoid you." Winston Churchill

The cardiologist's diet: "If it tastes good, spit it out." (Unknown)

"By the time a man is wise enough to watch his step, he's too old to go anywhere." Billy Crystal
"What's the use of happiness? It can't buy you money."  Henny Youngman


Yoga "Feeling Fit" Class contiues through the summer on Thursdays at 10:30 am.  Class meets for 45 minutes. There is a $5.00 fee per class. All levels are welcome.

Game Day

Come play a friendly game of euchre, bridge or dominoes on Wednesdays during the summer starting at 2:00 pm. in Fellowship Hall. All adults welcome.


Friday Flix
Join us in the Fireside Room on June 12th at 2 pm. to view
"The Hundred Foot Journey".  (PG rated, starring Helen Mirren)
Free Popcorn! 
  
Ronald McDonald House

 
    Volunteers are still needed at the Ronald McDonald House to serve brunch at 11 am. on June 12th.

Please sign up at the Crossroads or contact Kathy Benton.

 

  
Reminders

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 Pillow Case Project

   The hand-made pillowcases will be delivered to Vista Maria the first week in June. A few are still missing. Please drop them off at the church office ASAP! Thanks! 

 

Adopt a Plot

  There are still plots available for adoption. Adopting a small plot is an easy and fun way to insure that our church grounds always look their "Sunday best." A map of the plots and a sign upsheet are available at the Crossroads.

 

  

 

Church office summer hours are 9am-4pm Monday through Friday.  

 
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