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“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with
whatever gift you have received.
1 Peter 4:10
Fall Worship Schedule
Sunday 8:30 a.m. Chapel
10 a.m. Sanctuary
11:30 a.m. (Third Service) Oasis Worship Room Contemporary worship
Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Chapel
Church office: 313-383-0100
The church office will be
closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday,
November 25
A Newsletter of Allen Park Presbyterian Church (USA) - November 2016
The
Thanksgiving SHARE Dinner
Wednesday, November 16 at 6 p.m.
Be “thankful” and join us for a Thanks-GIVING themed dinner!
(See page 7)
Informal
“FREE”
Concert
Sunday, November
13 at 7 p.m.
Sanctuary
CONSECRATION SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 13
Watch your mailbox for details and your Stewardship Giving
Card. It is wonderful to serve God with a joyful heart
as we support the life and ministry of our church!
Fall Stewardship Harvest Luncheon
Sunday, November 13
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
R.S.VP. Church office
Celebrating all our good gifts and our church family.
Middle School and High School
yOUTH GROUP SUNDAYS 4 TO 6 P.M.
Nov. 6—Nerf Gun Capture the Flag Nov 13—Game Night for the Congregation Nov. 20—Vendor Fair/Moms-2-Moms Sale
Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Restaurant Fundraiser Dine-out Days November 1: Secret Recipes
December 6: Panera Bread (Dearborn)
The Friendship Group
November 17 - Noon Potluck/Speaker: Salad Potluck with
guest speaker: Jim Faile. Topic: “Where is APPC headed and
How Do We Get There?” No cost - please bring a salad to share!
APPC Third Service
Is having a POP UP worship service
somewhere on the property on Sunday,
November 13 - Watch The LITE and the
church Facebook for the location!
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“The Christ-Pointing Game”
Michelle James, Associate Pastor
313-383-0100, ext. 16 - [email protected]
Wow! This election cycle has been like no other, and if you’re like me, regardless of who you’re backing (or backing away from!), you’re tired of it! But there’s one thing this election has taught me – we can’t focus on what’s important when we behave as we have seen our political candidates for President, and many of our media talking heads.
I’m glad to be able to turn off the TV in order to escape the political mudslinging! But we can’t escape it for long, can we? It’s just about everywhere we turn, and sometimes, we see iterations of the same in our own workplaces, in our families, schools, and even in our church.
As followers of Christ, we are not to back away from or turn our backs on the political sphere, nor the social or financial realm, but rather, to influence them in the ways of justice and peace as Jesus teaches us. No matter our political affiliation, our social connections, or our financial influence, all of it should point to Christ. And make no mistake, as soon as we affix the name “Christian” to ourselves, we automatically point to Christ. We need to ask ourselves what kind of pointer we are.
Before we make a keystroke or utter a word, we should ask how our actions or words glorify God and build up Christ’s body here on earth – in our workplaces, our schools, our homes, and especially in our churches. Let us
Allen Park Presbyterians be found guilty of love-slinging and kindness-calling, working to outdo one another in compassion.
This past Sunday was our Presbyterian Women’s Mission Sunday. We heard about a lot of ways church and social agencies are working to spread God’s love and compassion in the most difficult circumstances, multiplying God’s hands and feet in our world. These are the important things we need to be focusing on as the church, the followers of Christ – making God’s love palpable. In this, God is glorified.
At the Third Service this same Sunday, Kerri Van handed out a 10/10/10 flyer – 10 things we can do to help – daily, weekly, monthly…. Some of them are easy, some are more difficult. Some will require assistance, but that’s how the body is strengthened, isn’t it. The more we work together, the more work we accomplish, and the happier our world is.
So this political cycle, this financial period, this time in our life together, let’s focus on something important. Let’s start slinging some love and compassion and see how many people we can hit!
Go ahead…I dare you. I double-dog dare you, you Christian…you Christ-pointer, you!
Tag. You’re it! And…go!
May blessings abound through you today and all month long!
Michelle 10 MINUTES
Add National Human Trafficking
Hotline to your phone: 1-888-373-
7888
Text “help” or “info” to 233733
https://www.presbyterianmission.
org/ministries/compassion-peace-
justice/human-trafficking/
Talk to someone you know about
what you learned about human
trafficking
10 DAYS
Record your own Slavery Foot-
print: slaveryfootprint.org
Change consuming habits: better-
worldshopper.com, goodguide.com
Write companies to encourage a
slave-free supply chain: chain-
storereaction.com/
Research anti-trafficking websites
for more education
10 MONTHS
Read a book, watch a film, start
a discussion group with friends
to continue your education
Attend a training, conference,
seminar, or course to learn more
Hold an awareness and/or fund-
raising event
Volunteer with an anti-
trafficking organization
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Session Synopsis (October 11, 2016)
Judith Ouellette, Clerk of Session
Committee Reports
Report from Trustees: We learned of some concerns from our insurance carrier regarding our property. These safety issues are being addressed. The exterior door refinishing project is now complete. We hope to be closing on the sale of the Cleveland Street manse. Report from Associate Pastor: Rev. James will be attending the Presbyterian Pilgrimage Nov. 10-13. A church family restaurant day fundraiser will take place on Tuesday, November 1 at Secret Recipes Family Dining in support of our high school mission trip. The youth group will also be selling Yankee Candles which have a nice return on the investment and make great gifts Report from Interim Pastor: Rev. Faile will be at Camp Wakanda for the family fall color camp (October 14-16) Report from Presbytery Meeting: Leadership training session will take place on January 28. Pat McBride is the new Accountant for the Detroit Presbytery. Budget and Finance: The committee is hard at work formulating a budget to present to the session at the November meeting.
Public Worship and Music: The Masquerade Ball will take place on Friday, October 28 (supports P.O.R.T.) and the Ford Chorus will present a concert on December 9 (General Fund). Stewardship: A mailing will take place on October 26. All members and friends are asked to return their pledge commitment and “talents” cards before November 13. Please be sure to attend the Fall Harvest Stewardship Luncheon on that date. Let us celebrate in joy all that God has given us. Technology: Investigating setting up Wi-Fi in the Fellowship Building dependent on the cost. This would greatly benefit the groups that use the building and attract others to use/rent the space. Planning and Vision: Reviewed first three pages of New Beginnings reports, discussed points on assessment of New Beginnings. Reviewed comments made in small group meetings. Discussed our mission statement. Think and pray about this and bring back ideas next meeting.
Judith Ouellette Resigns as Clerk of Session
The resignation of Clerk of Session Judith Ouellette, effective November 8, 2016, was received with regrets (and thanks for years of service). A clerk pro-tem will be appointed for the next Session meeting. A search for a permanent clerk is underway. If anyone is interested in the position, contact the moderator, the Reverend Jim Faile 313-383-0100, ext. 12—[email protected]
2017 Stewardship Campaign Kicks off October 25.
Please be sure to check your mailbox and promptly return your Stewardship Committee
Card before November 13, 2016 so the Budget and Finance Committee of the Session can continue to
formulate the budget for the new year!
SAVE THE DATE: Harvest Luncheon - Nov. 13 RSVP before November 6th
Financial Report Actual 9/30/16 Budget 9/30/16
Total Income $21,941.08 $42,358.00
Total Expense -$46,990.68 -$46,732.59
Net Gain or (Loss) -25,049.60 -$4,374.59
ACTUAL
(Year to Date)
BUDGET
(Year to date)
$390,216.34 $508,301.00
-$451,070.50 -$580,079.84
-$60,854.16 -$71,778.84
“And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of
everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8)
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New Beginnings Report
A brief report on the New Beginnings Assessment conducted in 2015. We have been considering methods for making the full report accessible to whomever would be interested in reading it. Further discussions will be conducted by the officers and congregation in preparation for the search for a new Pastor.
Synopsis of the New Beginnings
Assessment and Meetings
The New Beginnings Assessment was conducted at Allen Park Presbyterian Church during 2015. It was based on a comprehensive report (80 pages) prepared by Rev. InHo Kim after his on-site review of our church and our community.
The report was evaluated and discussed by approximately 100 of our congregants at a series of six small group meetings (eight different groups) in the third quarter of 2015. A brief consensus of these small groups follows.
We identified the strengths of our church: Worship Missions/ministries (youth programs, camp,
music, internal senior programs, medical equipment outreach, handicapped accessibility
Physical facilities (local campus, camp, transportation)
History in the community
We identified the weaknesses: Finances Limited congregational involvement Personal objectives Declining membership and low average
worship attendance; no follow-up program for non-active members
Leadership Other observations based on the Assessment
and the discussions of the small groups: Changes in our community have not been
reflected in our missions and our outreach. We are an aging congregation and remain somewhat ignorant of the needs and realities in our community. Options for the future of our church were discussed and the form of a “Mission Redefinition” was agreed upon. Elements of this approach include better knowing our community, improving communications (internal and external), being realistic about our resources, embracing change, establish “out-reach” ministries, and, as much as possible, either improving our finances or reducing the extent of our existing ministries and expenses.
Cereal Oatmeal *Pancake Mix *Syrup Jam and Jelly Peanut Butter
*Canned Fruit Noodles *Spaghetti Sauce *Spaghetti Noodles Boxed Milk Powered Milk
Mac & Cheese *Chili Soup Canned Veggies *Canned Tuna Canned meals
Canned Beans Pasta/Rice *Potato Boxes *Ramen Noodles Juice / Juice Boxes Hamburger Helper
* denotes more immediate needs.
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SCOUTING REPORT:
Troop 1051
Andy Johnson, Assistant Scoutmaster,
Troop 1051 - 313-717-8756
Email: [email protected]
The troop, along with APPW’s new Girl Scout Cadet/ Senior Troop, spent Oct. 14-16 camping at D-bar-A Scout Ranch and haunting visitors that attended the annual Haunted Forest and Family Fun Zone. The Family Fun Zone was full of games and prizes, a magic show, bounce house, tractor hay rides and concessions. They boys and girls setup on the ¾ mile haunted walking trail ready to scare unsuspecting visitors. This is a tradition the troop participates in every year and is spearheaded by John Dam. The scouts are very thankful for all of Mr. Dam’s hard work. He spends hundreds of hours preparing for this event every year and begins setting up the area four to five days in advance. He donates his time, talents and many fun animatronics including a skeleton gatekeeper that opens and closes the gate for the guests.
November is Scouting for Food month. In the Boy Scout Promise, a boy scout
promises to help other people at all times. By participating in the Scouting for Food program, scouts come a step closer to fulfilling those words.
Across the country, in many councils and districts, thousands of troops and packs with millions of scouts involved collect tens of millions of pounds of food which is distributed to needy neighbors. The pack and troop will be distributing bags to homes with instructions, picking up the bags sitting on porches in our area on Saturday, November 12, and then will deliver their bounty back to the church. Their collections will be donated to the Deacons Food Pantry.
If you or a boy in 1st grade and up is interested, please come to a Monday night meeting in the Fellowship Building at APPC.
You are always welcome. You can also contact Asst. Scoutmaster Andrew Johnson at 313-717-8756 — [email protected].
The Haunted Forest at D-bar-A Scout Ranch in Metamora, MI consists of a non-scare area with a bounce house, face painting, games, and candy for younger children, and a 3/4 mile walking trail through the woods. Guests are transported to the start of the walking trail on hay wagons, and there is a separate one mile hay ride. There is a concession stand in the dining hall, and a magician that entertains guests while they are waiting in line. We are hoping to add a corn maze next year. The final numbers were not available, but there were over 400 staff and 1,000 guests went through in less than four hours!
FOR THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
October 1—Robert J. “Bob” Weise
FOR THOSE UNDER THE CARE OF HOSPICE Tom Plivelich (husband of Elsie VanWulfen)
FOR THOSE FACING SURGERY Patti Johnson (November 14) Jim Kinard (heart transplant list) Dr. Sue Cabadas (friend of Amanda Wiens)
RECOVERING - SURGERY/HOSPITALIZATION Carolyn Krizanovic Sandy Johnson (Daughter of Carol Johnson) Norma Bentley Doug Goddard Natalie Marengere (kidney transplant 9/28) Beth Gilles (Friend of Sandy Sourbeck) Jeff Herr Janet Kaufman (Sister of Anne Winslow) DeDe Sherlock Stacey Dicks (Daughter of Doug Goddard) Michelle Sheppard (Sister-in-law of Helen Dimpsey) Connie Halter (Friend of David & Paula Long) Sheila Leverton (Friend of Judy Martin)
HAVING TESTS/PROCEDURES/TREATMENT Deanna Jones (Friend of Robin Mettes) Karen Buell (Sister of Steven (Wendy) Reimers) Tracy Wagle (Nephew of Louella Gadigian) Linda Zara (Friend of Robin Mettes) Alanna Gehringer (Friend of Stella Migliore) Tom Riggs Jerry Riley (Father of Sara Riley) Tami Bruce (Friend of Suzan Maxey) Daniel Vilardo (Great-nephew of John & Michele Dam) Tom Hollowell Rev. John Caster David Hayward (Nephew of Susan and Mike Hill) Jim Buckingham (Friend-Keith & Mary Lou Provost) April MacDonald (Friend of Sue Theeck) Roger Chalmers (friends of Cuthberts)
FOR EMOTIONAL STRENGTH & HEALING Pat Jones Doug Haxter Jean Ballentine David Long Tim Marchand Karin Bentley-Kozlo Emily Daniels Valerie Hilyer Ken Lush Judy Martin Joan Reckinger Jim Cameron Susan Theeck Pauline Doubek Michele Dam Megan Melling Georgia Luke Beverly Milotz Betty Paisley Joyce Poole
Don Shanley Arlene Shanley Roger McComb Dick Sample Vivian Brooks Gloria Welch Angie Taylor Dick Hershberger Norma Ross Ruth Beattie Ceil Pretty Richard Welch Jane Hilyer Jonathan King Dorothy Foucher Karla LaForest Judy Graham Ted Mazans Frank Ettlinger Dorothy Adams Leonard Saenz Richard Henig Catherine Kirby Jennifer Hilyer-Jones Adeline Hohn Leo Kozuh Bill Kennedy (Friend of Sue Theeck) Joanne King (Haxter/Johnson family) Blasier Family (Friend of Eric Prater) Bill Milot (Friend Patty Allen’s family) Aaron Kittredge (Dorothy Lock’s grandson) Sandra Collins (Sister of Patti Johnson) Jeffrey Welch (Gloria Welch’s son) Kathy Moy (Sister of Margaret Fischer) Elaine Cote (Friend of Louella Gadigian) Rick Roy (Friend of Sue Theeck) Gavin Frew (Parents Rob & Erica) (Friends of Cuthberts) Kate Patterson (Friend of Amy Bowerman) Stephen Popy (by Cheryl Blevins and family) Laura Krajewski (Friend of Rita Javorski) Valarie Bernard (Niece of Irene Barazsu) Leslie Hibbler (Friend of Phil & Nancy Atkinson) Holly Ryan (Granddaughter of Angie Taylor) Greg Fanfalone (Friend of Ronnie Beebe) Brandon Law (Brother of Michael Law, Jr.) Wendy Loomis (Niece of Wendy and Steve Reimers)
White Rose Announcement It is a joy to announce the birth of
Elizabeth Jo Hibbs September 30, 2016 at 9:29 p.m.
7 pounds, 1 ounce, 9 3/4” Parents: Kate and Steven Hibbs
Grandparents: Marc and Lisa Voskeritchian
If you need prayer, visitation, home
Communion, temporary meals, someone
to talk to, something to do to feel
involved or anything else, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
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Let us Do the cooking on Wednesdays!
November 2 Chicken Cordon Blue, rice pilaf,
salad and Dessert
November 9 Mostaccioli, garlic rolls, salad,
vegetables, and dessert
November 16 Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes,
salad, vegetables, and dessert
November 23 No dinner tonight due to
Thanksgiving
November 30 Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, salad, vegetables, and dessert
December 7 French toast, bacon, sausage, eggs
and dessert
December 14 Beef stew, biscuits, salad,
vegetables and dessert
Dinner 6-6:45 p.m. (Fellowship Hall) Cost: $6 per person or $15 per family — or what
you can pay. Enjoy a delicious catered meal with dessert. Please sign up every week you plan to attend by
Monday in the church office.
Casual Worship Service at 6:45 p.m. Chapel) An intimate
and friendly worship mid-week worship service.
The APPC Board of Deacons presents a small, casual concert on Sunday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary featuring songs from Sinatra, The Beatles and more.
New this year! “Twist” contest! So bring your moves and enjoy this
free evening with free refreshments.
FREE CONCERT
The Ford Motor Company Chorus will perform in our Sanctuary on Friday,
December 9 at 7 p.m.
A suggested donation of $10 benefits the ministries of Allen Park
Presbyterian Church
SAVE THE DATE! —Christmas Concert
Merrymates November Event The Merrymates will dine at the Big Bear Lodge
located at 25253 Telegraph Road in Brownstown at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 19. This beautiful, log-style building is located south of West Road on the east side of the road.
R.S.V.P. to Carol Webb by November at 313-562-5298.
VENDOR FAIR & MOMS-2-MOMS YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISER
NOVEMBER 20 - 1 TO 5 P.M.
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42
Proceeds from this event will benefit the 2017
High School Mission Trip to Stony Point, New
York. The youth will be working hard to earn
money. To learn more about the trip,
visit: www.appyouth.org
**We could never accomplish as much as we do
without the love, prayers, and support of our
congregation and friends!
Help share our events, attend our events, and let us know if you are interested in leading an event or
fundraiser.
OUR YOUTH GROUP AND ADVISORS ARE SELLING YANKEE CANDLES - Group #990105041
Catalog Sales Oct 30-Nov. 13 Online: Now through January 11, 2017
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Presbyterian Women of APPC
Moderator’s Message - Patti Johnson
Email: [email protected] - 313-623-9556
It’s November, which also means it is time for the APPW Annual Holiday Extravaganza Craft Fair and Bake Sale. This will be our 26th year. I hope to see you there shopping and helping to support our bakers. The money earned supports the mission work of the ladies of APPC. I want to thank all of you that donated goodies last year and also those that purchased them. We had one of our best years in quite a while. I hope to do even better this year. Your donations are NEEDED! They can be dropped off “ready-to-sell” on Friday, November 11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Building Please clearly mark on each bag or container if the item “contains nuts” or “contains peanuts.”
With several of our circles merging, we do not receive as many Door Prizes as we have in the past. We are asking for donations from the congregation to help. Gift cards are always a great donation for a door prize. They are also easy to mail to the winners. Our shoppers are always excited when their name is drawn for a prize and we get many great responses from them.
Second Mile Center of Detroit will be hosting the November PWPD Gathering. It will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd from 9:45 a.m. through lunch. This month’s program is Information and Resources to Prevent Gun Violence and will be presented by Rev. Barb McRae, Rev. Kevin Johnson and Pam Frucci of The Detroit Presbytery’s Gun Violence Prevention Work Group. Attendees are asked to please bring a nonperishable food item for the Second Mile Center Holiday Food Baskets. The items needed for each basket are:
1 box of elbow macaroni 2 cans cranberry sauce 1 large can of yams 1 box cake mix or brownie mix 1 container frosting 2 cans green beans or corn 1 box or bag white self-rising corn meal
For the purchase of perishable items, please issue a check payable to “PWPD” or “The Second Mile Center of Detroit,” or purchase gift cards from Kroger, Walmart or Target. The Thank Offering is received in the fall and we will be collecting and dedicating it at
the November Gathering. The theme for this year is “For it is God who is at work in you enabling you both to will and to work for [God’s] good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13, NRSV.
APPW’s next Gathering will be Tuesday, November 15th at 7 p.m. in the Parlor. This Gathering will be hosted by Dorcas-Rebekah, Miriam and Phoebe-Hannah Circles.
The program will be “Come Gather on Our Porch…Rest Awhile…and Chat.” There is always time to sit on the back porch and chat. Come share an evening with your church friends for good conversation...in the Parlor (our back porch).....rest awhile.....enjoy refreshments and reconnect with old and new friends.....guests always welcome! AND......Bring a memory to share.....here are some ideas of conversations we might bring and share:
An item handed down in your family with a back-story.
A photograph or picture that is meaningful and why.
A gift given to you that you treasure, maybe from your child or grandchild, family member or good friend.
A favorite book and why you like the message. Something you made...you gifted, received or kept
and why it gave you “warm fuzzies” An event you hosted or you attended that made
you smile.
Circle Meetings and Times Deborah-Sarah Circle meets at 1 pm the 2nd
Wednesday in the Church Parlor Dorcas-Rebekah Circle meets at 1:30 pm the 2nd
Tuesday in the Church Parlor Elisabeth Circle meets at 7 pm the 2nd Wednesday
at members’ homes Miriam Circle meets at 1 pm the 1st Wednesday at
Oakwood Commons Phoebe-Hannah Circle meets at 7:15 pm the 1st
Wednesday in the parlor and child care can be arranged
Ruth Circle meets at 8 a.m. the 1st Wednesday in a place TBD
Please keep our PW Moderator Patti Johnson in
your thoughts and prayers as she faces surgery
on November 14. Speedy recovery Patti !
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PW Dates to Remember Wednesday, Nov. 2 – PWPD
Gathering at 9:45 a.m. at Second Mile Center of Detroit
Sunday, Nov. 6 – APPW hosts coffee hour (help from all circles is requested)
Tuesday, Nov. 7 & 21 – Piecemakers at 12 p.m. (Art Room)
Friday, Nov. 11– Drop off baked goods
Saturday, Nov. 12 – Craft Fair and Bake Sale 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 – APPW Gathering at 7 p.m. in Parlor
Sunday, Nov. 20 – APPW hosts coffee hour (help from all circles is requested)
26th Annual Holiday ExtravaganzaCRAFT FAIR AND PW BAKE SALE
Saturday, November 12, 2016
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Building
Free admission and free parking. All items are handcrafted. Lunch and baked goods for purchase. Building handicap-accessible.
Sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of APPC For more info, call Elaine Doran at 734-795-6785
GPS: 6835 Park Avenue @ Cleveland , Allen Park MI 48101
Giving to
APPC has never
been easier!
Above is for the “Vanco” program that E. Suzan Maxey spoke about during her wonderful Minute for Stewardship on October 23. Set it up and forget it! Designed to be automatic.
Feeling moved by the Holy Spirit during the offering at church, but you don’t have cash or your checkbook? No problem—text your amount to 313-528-0364. Follow the instructions to pay with debit or credit card. The next time all you have to do is text the amount! (Russell Carlson)
You “pick”
which emails
you receive
from the
church!
This is Constant Contact our new email program. We are able to send out beautiful emails and finally separate the lists so we can better suit your needs! (Kerri Van)
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NEW CHURCH DIRECTORIES Our new church address directories have been published. If you have an error in your listing,
please contact Kerri Van in the office. We are instituting changes that will utilize our global database in the future to eliminate these errors. Watch for correspondence early next year with instructions regarding ensuring your records are accurate.
Order Form for Christmas Poinsettias
If you’d like to dedicate a Christmas poinsettia to decorate the chancel this Christmas in memory, honor or celebration of loved ones, please complete the form below and turn it in to the office. A special booklet will be distributed during the Christmas Eve Services. Orders are due in the office by Sunday, December 11, 2016. The price per plant is $25.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA ORDER FORM
Please PRINT clearly! COST $25.00
In memory / honor/ celebration (circle one) of
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Given by ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Paid Cash ________________ Paid Check # ________________
Received by __________________________________________________
36th Annual Mitten Tree This holiday season, let’s fill this Christmas tree in the narthex with new or hand-made donations of mittens, gloves, socks, hats, scarves for men, women or children.
All donations benefit folks in our community!
In loving memory of Warren
and Margaret Ottinger.
A ministry of the Board of Deacons
APPC Giving Tree Available
November 20
Help a local family have a merry Christmas.
Watch for the APPC Giving Tree and adopt a family by purchasing gifts suggested on the back of the tags, wrapping the presents and returning them —with the tag—before Sunday, December 18.
Winter Camping Season Middle School—Friday,
Jan. 27-29, 2017
High School —Friday, Feb. 3-5, 2017
Waverunners Friday, Feb. 10-12, 2017
If you would like to host a camp any time during the year, please let us know!
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Jim Faile, Interim Pastor
[email protected] - Ext. 12
Michelle James, M. Div. Associate Pastor
[email protected] - Ext. 16
Rev. William Colwell - Pastor Emeritus
Vacant, Clerk of Session
Alice Lieber, President of the Trustees
Kip Horvath, Corporate Treasurer
Lisa Voskeritchian, Chair Stewardship Committee
Kathy Hollowell/Jill McNeeley, Moderators Board of Deacons
[email protected] — [email protected]
Christine Mayer, Parish Nurse
[email protected] - Ext. 17
Deb Szwed, Kids Hope Director
[email protected] / CELL: 313-310-5684
Patti Johnson, Presbyterian Women Moderator
OFFICE STAFF
Rita Javorski - Ext. 11 - [email protected] - Office Administrator
Kerri Van – Ext. 13 - [email protected]
Communications Manager
Virginia Parent - Ext. 15 - [email protected]
Membership Secretary
Irene Barazsu - Ext. 18 - [email protected]
Contributions Secretary, Payroll
Janet Morton - Ext. 10 - [email protected] -
Financial Secretary
Ryan VanWallaghen - Custodial Engineer/Eliminator of Pathogens
Randall Nicholls: Special Events Coordinator
(313) 400-1370 - [email protected]
MUSIC MINISTRY
Andrea Carlson - [email protected]
Young Singers Choir Director, flutist
David Bjoraker - [email protected]
Pianist, Wednesday Casual Service
Amy Bowerman- [email protected]
Youth Choir Director
Christine El-Hage - Organist, Pianist, Adult Choir
Accompanist, Youth Choir Accompanist,
Young Singers/Ringers Accompanist
Carolyn Marengere - [email protected]
Young Ringers Choir Director
Wendy Reimers - [email protected]
Adult Choir Director, Handbell Choir Director,
Pianist, Accompanist, Organist
Ruth Beattie - Organist Emeritus
Sextons: Ben Church, Mark Dimitroff,
Gabriel Keys, John Klein, Randall Nicholls
B a c k P a g e C h e a t S h e e t
USHERING TEAM SCHEDULE
November 6 ------ Team 2 (Communion DST ends) November 13 ----- Team 3 November 20 ----- Team 5 November 27 ----- Team 6 December 4 ------ Team 4 (Communion)
COUNTING TEAM SCHEDULE
November 6 ------ Team 5 (Communion—DST ends) November 13 ----- Team 1 November 20 ----- Team 2 November 27 ----- Team 3 December 4 ------ Team 4 (Communion)
COFFEE HOUR (11 a.m. Parlor)
November 6 ------ APPW (Communion) November 13 ----- NEEDED November 20 ----- APPW November 27 ----- Session December 4 ------ Session
SUNDAY FRONT DESK VOLUNTEERS
November 6 ------ Barbara Herman November 13 ----- Shirley Slotka November 20 ----- Irene Barazsu November 27 ----- Patricia Frazier December 4 ------ Diane Anderson
VAN TEAMS
November 6 ------ Barry Davis November 13 ----- Bob Ammon November 20 ----- Steven Stapleton, Sr. November 27 ----- Kevin Vaughan
Nov 6, 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
Fall Back - on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 2 a.m. and set clocks backward one hour to 1 a.m.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 6, 2016 than the day before.
There will be more light in the morning.
Free Blood Pressure Clinic
(SECOND Sunday in the parlor at 9:30 a.m.) Co-Directors: Chris Vaughan and Barry Davis.
— Join us on November 13—
Weddings at APPC
To book a wedding, contact Rita Javorski to reserve your date with a $100.00 deposit
313-383-0100, Ext. 11 or [email protected]
Contains time sensitive information for October 31, 2016
PLEASE DO NOT DELAY DELIVERY!
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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Permit No. 1
Allen Park Presbyterian Church (USA) ….in the Heart of Allen Park 7101 Park Avenue
Allen Park, Michigan 48101-2091
We have added a hearing loop to the
sound system that allows those people
with t-coil equipped hearing aids to
listen to the output from the sound
system without the interference of
background sounds. Please let your
friends and family members know that
they can now enjoy our service using
this technology. Contact: Russ Carlson
if you have questions.
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Novem
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