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Haiti Health Kits Just a reminder that the Westminster Grand Rapids Youth Groups and the Presbyterian Women will be putting together Hygiene Kits for Haiti that will be sent-out through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program. We will be collecting items again this Sunday morning, Jan. 31, in the Gathering Place and putting the kits together at our Youth Group Overnighter on Feb. 5. |
Comings & Goings
- In Memoriam:
The Rev. Dr. Simon Devries
joined the church triumphant
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010
Simon, a member of Lake Michigan Presbytery, was born on April 20, 1921. He studied at Calvin College, Calvin Seminary and earned masters and Ph.d. at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He taught Hebrew and Old Testament Studies at Hope College and Western Theological Seminary briefly and then for 30 years at Methodist Theological Seminary in Ohio. He and Betty, his spouse of 66 years, moved to Grand Rapids upon his retirement and worshiped at the Central Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. Betty's mailing address is 2500 Breton Woods SE, Unit 2028 Grand Rapids, MI 49512.
- Honorably Retired: Rev. Wayne Conner, Associate at Kalamazoo First, effective April 25, 2010
- Received by the Presbytery:
- Rev. Beverly F. Lane-Lawrence from Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery, as Pastor and Head of Staff at Niles First;
- Rev. Patricia Locke ordained by Chicago Presbytery, as Associate Pastor at Grand Haven First;
- Rev. Karen Haak from Western North Carolina Presbytery, Honorably Retired
- Rev. Beverly F. Lane-Lawrence from Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery, as Pastor and Head of Staff at Niles First;
- Dismissed:
- Rev. Helen Jo Taliaferro, to Twin Cities Presbytery;
- Rev. Andrew Meyers to Presbytery of the James - in process
- Rev. Helen Jo Taliaferro, to Twin Cities Presbytery;
- Changes: Karen Fitz LaBarge to Designated Pastor at Allegan First
- Moved from Interim to MAL:
- Rev. Richard Campbell, who served at Grand Haven First
- Rev. Katherine Culpepper, who served at Allegan First
Church News
PLM Stated Clerk GA reflectionArriving on Saturday morning July 3rd from Grand Rapids and eager to pick up registration materials and get that credentialing nametag hung around my neck, I made my way to the Minneapolis Convention Center for the 219th General Assembly of the PC(USA). This large and modern facility is set to host more than 700 commissioners from all over the U.S., plus YAADS and other advisory delegates, presbytery and synod staff, denominational staff, observers, exhibitors, ecumenical representatives and the supporting hosts/volunteers from three regional presbyteries. I guess we number somewhere around 2,000 people!
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The First Presbyterian Church of Niles, Mi is excited to present God Rock 2010 on Saturday, August 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. featuring the Christian rock group – Affix (for more about Affix please see them on Facebook). God Rock 2010 will be held on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church and is FREE to the community. Everyone in the Presbytery, young and old, is invited! Come join us for an evening of great music, fun activities and Christian fellowship. For more information, please call 269-683-7600. |
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Journey at Western Sem Pastor Care Program Click here to learn about the 2010-2011 Pastor Care Specialist Program held in Western Michigan at Western Theological Seminary in partnership with the Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan. This certificate program is designed for pastors and lay pastoral caregivers who desire to enhance their pastoral care and counseling skills for ministry within the parish context. |
PVM Breaks Ground on $3.4 Million Senior Housing Community in KalamazooCEO Visiting Kalamazoo on Thursday, May 27, 2010 120 New Construction Jobs |
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NORTH CHURCH ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY CELELBRATION #146
SUNDAY, JUNE 13. WEATHER PERMITTING WE WILL PROBABLY BE OUTSIDE AS WE HAVE IN THE PAST. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO INVITE FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO JOIN US F012 WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP. THE MRC DRUMMERS WILL BE ATTENDING THIS YEAR AND WE HOPE TO HAVE SOME OTHER GUESTS AS WELL. PLAN TO ATTEND AND BRING A FRIEND. |