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GoodNewsLetter - April, 2008 |
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Cooperating in Ministry Office Phone: 734-663-5503 Administrative Assistant: Ellen Magee
St. Aidan's Officers Northside Officiers NAM Officers
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Pastor's Corner: Dedicated Outreach Partnerships? On an Easter season Sunday between two baptisms (John and Mary Rodriguez - children of Kristin Klevering) and two baptismal reaffirmations (Marti & Matt Keefe) at Northside Presbyterian, we will be holding a post-Worship congregational potluck to be faithful to the baptismal calls of us all. The reason for the Northside April 20 potluck: to engage this church in the process of fulfilling one of its five church goals for 2006-2009, to wit: Expand outreach efforts to create a greater presence for Northside within the broader community, with a focus on efforts that connect the congregation to organizations and demographics not typically associated with the church. More specifically put: The potluck discussion, led by Northside's More Light & Peacemaking Team with Session's blessing, will engage us in envisioning a dedicated outreach partnership for the church entire. All of this is being processed with the acute awareness that the NAM Social Action Team has been pursuing a dedicated outreach partnership for some time - namely, the Avalon Housing domestic violence shelter in the house at the top of our church driveway. However, Avalon - which bought the house last year - has experienced great delays in rehabbing the house for occupancy. Current plans are to move families in late this summer. This is roughly one year after the original expected move-in date. This dance between Northside's and NAM's outreach needs and desires, and the timing of each, provide a microcosm of the challenges and opportunities we face in a variety of ways each year as an ecumenical partnership. Right now, the decision-making ball is in our Presbyterian court. Will we choose a dedicated outreach partnership of our own? Or will it be the same as the chosen NAM partnership? And - if the former - will the resources needed to fulfill this choice not serve to detract from the latter? Whatever shakes out on our outreach partnership choices, let us pray that they not simply be seen as choices. Let us pray they be seen also and especially as calls, i.e., responses to God's leading - for us as Presbyterians as well as for us as partners in ministry since 1966. In the News this month: For those who prefer to concentrate on things a week at a time, April is National Park Week, which deals, of course, with National Parks. And for those who take life a day at a time, we offer these:
Ed Burkes wishes to organize a group to discuss "The Talmud of Jmmanuel". If you are interested, contact Ed at (734) 971-6030. As you read this, Susan is in Vietnam, busy finalizing the adoption of Thomas. For the next few weeks, Rachel Stivenson will be on call for pastoral care. After the 10+ inches of snow we have had, does anyone still belive that Wasted Dailight Time should start in early March? Stories elsewhere you might have missed (especially if you live in Ann Arbor):
Answer to Last Month's Question: What are the lyrics to the missing verse in Margaritaville? (Yes, this verse really was cut out to fit the single onto AM radio) Question of the Month: What is the difference between Ronald McDonald and Donald McDonald? Now back to the news. Book Group! Helen Olson Camp Time Located near Howell, the only camp owned by our Presbytery has been serving our local churches for nearly 50 years. 2007 was a banner year, seeing a 10 year high in attendance and seeing many lives touched through the ministry of the camp. The Howell Nature Center's Summer Program has 5 key core values; self worth, leadership, faith, fellowship and fun and through these values the program is structured to provide a life changing experience for the campers. We are very excited over the 2008 season. The camp has expanded its season by two weeks and is offering programs for everyone between 2nd grade and High School. For more information please contact 517-546-0249 or visit our website at www.howellnaturecenter.org . You can also pick up a brochure at church. There are also camperships available to help underwrite the cost of camp. Northside Presbyterian Church Sabbath Events April
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