Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church Spire
March 1, 2016 
In This Issue
BIRTHDAYS 
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March 1
Walt Geist
Beth Brick
Kathryn McGee 
March 2
Neil Johnson
Keith Westphal
March 3
David Goodwin
March 5
Grace Iglehart
March 6
Ruth Hadad
March 7
Amanda Lauth
David Roberts
Ed Sickafus
John Stremsterfer
March 8
Elizabeth McGowan
March 9
Andrew Alford
March 12
Mary Agosti
March 13
Alexandria Burkhart
Lydia Mans
March 14
Karl Charlson
March 16
Bill Fleming
Jodi Arp
March 19
John Colina
March 21
Barbara Holbeck
Nicholas Ranka
March 22
Allyson Sykes
Justin Sykes
Patricia Nordstrom
Michael Iglehart
March 24
Emily O'Farrell
March 26
Mary Adair
March 27
Art MacNee
March 28
Karen Myrand
Jonathan Duffett
March 29
Ronald Morris
Cooper Lauscher
March 30
John Myrand
Rochelle O'Brien
March 31
Diane Ledbetter
Erin Murphy

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Stephen
Ministry

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March 6
1 John 3:17
But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

March 13
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burdens upon the Lord and He will sustain you.


Contact Grace Iglehart for more information about this ministry.

Children And Youth

Winter Wonderland
       
 LOTS of SMILES mean . . .

. . . LOTS of FUN for ALL!
York Connection

Tips For Seniors
   One of the best things about being senile is you can hide your own Easter eggs. 
   My wife and I recently had dinner at the home of an elderly couple we have known for ages. Although we are not related, we think of them as aunt and uncle. After the meal, both women cleared the plates and took them to the kitchen, leaving Uncle Ned and me alone to share some "man talk."
   While the ladies were busy preparing the dessert, Ned began to describe "a great new restaurant" where he and Aunt Rose had celebrated their anniversary. "I would recommend it very highly," he told me. "What is the name of the restaurant?" I asked. Staring at a spot on the wall behind me, Ned narrowed his eyes and puckered his lips, as if doing so would help him recall the name of the place. After several seconds of deep thought, he asked me, "What's the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You know, the red one with the prickly thorns." "Do you mean a rose?" I asked. "Yes, that's the one!" Then, turning toward the kitchen, he yelled, "Rose, what's the name of that restaurant where we celebrated our anniversary?"
                                                          - Chief Runamuck

Yoga "Feeling Fit"
Thursdays, at 10:30 am. Drop in class meets for 45 minutes and is open to men and women. All levels are welcome; $5 per session.
 
Game Day
Come play a friendly game of euchre, bridge or dominoes every Wednesday. Call Bill Jambeau for the schedule of groups. All adults are welcome. 

Educational Series II
   York Connection and the Inter-Faith Council encourage all adults to attend this series being offered through the Downriver Vicariate. Each presentation is free; a spiral-bound information booklet containing information covered during the presentation is available for a donation of $5. For further information, consult the brochure available at the Crossroads.
#7 The Dementia Care Partner's Toolbox
Fun hands-on presentation; Basic tips from reliable sources;
Features helpful products.
Saturday, March 12, 2016, 9:00-11:30 am
Hosted by: Sacred Heart Parish 21599 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile 48183
Contact: Terry Morreau 734-676-1377   
[email protected]
  
Grosse Ile Chorale Concert
 
   Join us at GIPC on Sunday, March 13, 3:00 pm. for the performance of The Weaver, an allegory on God's Creation, man's fall, redemption and celebration, which was composed by Ken Medema. The choirs will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Haley Sulisz and Mr. Medema are featured soloists for the concert. 
To view his various works, go to http://kenmedema.com/ 
   A reception will follow Fellowship Hall. There is no charge for the concert. A free-will offering is appreciated.
  
One Great Hour of Sharing

The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will continue to be received this month ending with Easter Sunday.  As the theme, One Spirit Different Gifts  (1 Peter 4:10) to "Serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received" reminds us....as we've been blessed we are called to share.
   Our congregation has taken this offering for many years and continues to do good works for many people through the three programs we support as the PCUSA denomination: Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Disaster Relief & Self Development of People. Do avail yourselves of the many stories & resources available at:  www.presbyterianmission.org/oghs/resources
   Your prayerful gifts support the gifts and talents of people and communities all over the world. Envelopes are in the pew racks; please note on check in memo line: OGHS. Online giving: presbyterianmission.org/give-oghs
if you wish.
  THANKS in advance for all prayers and gifts.  
 Theologian In Residence
   Adult Nurture wants you to be part of the 2016 Theologian in Residence weekend, March 4-6.  We're offering a dynamic, knowledgeable speaker, Dr. Rodger Nishioka, who will address a subject important to every contemporary churchgoer: "21st Century Reformation: Exploring Together What is Challenging and Changing Our Church Today."
   Dr. Nishioka trains clergy to be educators; he knows what is and is not meeting the needs of present churchgoers and the next generation.  Join us Friday evening, March 4th, for dessert and coffee at 6:30 pm and listen to Dr. Nishioka speak from 7-9 pm. On Saturday, March 5, we're serving a Continental breakfast at 8:30 am, and he'll speak from 9 am - noon. Sunday, March 6, he'll preach at both services and be available for Q&A in the Fireside Room during Ed Hour.
  
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