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3955 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, MI 48084
248-644-0512
http://centralwoodward.org
It’s a Field Day – Saturday May 19, 9 am to 4 pm.... and it’s a Work Party on the grounds of the Disciples Crystal Conference Center on Crystal Lake near Frankfort.
Here’s your first chance to breathe in the freshness of Crystal Lake, grasp the visual beauty of Crystal Conference Center … AND … help us get rid of that pesky Garlic Mustard in anticipation of lots of campers this summer.
We’ll gather at Oaks Lodge to launch our annual season of Garlic Mustard pulling. Enjoy a brisk tramp in the woods, surrounded by the beauty of birdsong and spring wildflower blooms at their peak.
We’ll provide educational resources and water supplies. Overnight accommodations are available. Please call the Disciples Regional Office for overnight needs, 517-372-3220..
A second Garlic Mustard Pull is set for Sunday Afternoon, May 27 also.
Send an email or call the Regional Office to let us know you will help out May 19 and/or May 27 and how many you will be bringing.
The Garlic Mustard Field Day is sponsored by the Crystal Commission and Crystal Beach Cottager’s Association, in partnership The Stewardship Network’s Garlic Mustard Challenge and Northwest Michigan Cooperative Weed Management Area.
Michigan Disiciples are invited to be part of regional work projects by joining in the upcoming “The Gospel in Action” work program from 8:30 am Saturday May 26 through 3:00 pm Monday May 28. In that short time we look forward to help weatherize 25-50 families homes in the Detroit area.
All ages are welcome to participate. Work days begin with breakfast and devotions at 7:30 am followed by seven to eight hours at the worksites, including lunch break. Three meals are included in the registration cost of $100, as well as lodging building matierials and a T-shirt. One day registration is available for $35.
Early arrival is possible on Friday evening with overnight lodging at Northwestern Christian Church, 13650 Ilene, Detroit. Contact the regional office or Eugene James for further information and to register.
You are invited to attend a Service of Ordination for Izabella Hutzler at Memorial Christian Church, 5141 Platt Road, Ann Arbor. May 6, 2012 at 3:00 pm. A reception will follow. Clergy are asked to wear their stoles for the service.
Ladies, let’s take time to relax and allow
God to transform us by the renewing
of our minds…Romans 12:2
at the 2012
Women’s Retreat at Crystal Conference Center
praying, sharing, singing,
planning, creating, eating,
playing, caring…all in His name
Jesus!!!
See You There
Registration form attached. Register today!
Cost: $95. ($120. after June 4)
Theme: Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together
Keynote Speaker: LaVerne Thorpe, Vice-President of International Women's Ministries of the Christian Church (Discples of Christ). Now living in Mesa Arizona, LaVerne is the lead person for Women's Ministries in learning about and educating others on our Social Emphasis Issue of "human trafficking." She is co-chair of the Arizona Regional Global Mission Team, and at First Christian Mesa, is an elder, adult teacher and chairs the evangelism team. Before moving LaVerne was a Detroit resident and member of United Christian Church for more than 25 years.
The Women's Retreat includes workshops and time to enjoy the Crystal Lake area of Michigan.
A specially called regional assembly is set for 11 am, Saturday, April 28, at First Christian Church in Lansing (1001 Chester Road), for acting upon the recommendation of the regional minister search committee that Eugene W. James, Jr. be called as the next Regional Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Michigan. If the recommendation is accepted, Pastor James will be installed at the regularly scheduled Regional Assembly on May 12, also in Lansing.
Each congregation has received a letter with details from moderator Nancy Zerban, with information about the discernment process and recommendation of James, currently pastor of Northwestern Christian Church, Detroit, and interim co-regional minister.
The Commission on Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Michigan Region requires that clergy have Sexual Boundary Training every five (5) years. The next Boundary Training Session is being offered by our partner in ministry, the United Church of Christ. Training will take place March 20 at the Conference Office, 5945 Park Lake Road, East Lansing from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Cost for training is $25 which includes lunch. To attend the session you must register by calling the UCC's at 517/332-3511.
"Celebrating What We Have In Common" is the theme. Keynoter is Ron Allen, prolific author, preacher and professor at Christian Theological Seminary. Add to it time with your Michigan clergy colleagues as well as two days of theological reflection. It all makes for the 2012 Michigan Disciples Clergy Retreat, April 15-17 at Colombiere Retreat Center, Clarkston, Michigan. You certainly will want to be a part of it.
Time together includes four powerful presentations by Allen, entitled "Thinking Theologically: The Preacher as Theologian."
Cost for retreat and single room overnight lodging: $155. Or $65 for commuters.
Download and print the brochure for details. Click on green icon with arrow, below.
On February 25th Bruce Barkhauer, the Minister of Faith and Giving for the Disciples, and the preacher for the most recent East District Assembly, will be at Central Woodward for two related but separate seminars (with lunch in the middle).
As you'll see from the attachments, the morning event is focused on stewardship education and is especially pertinent for church leadership. The second session, in the afternoon, is focused on Personal Finance, which we all need to think about. We're hoping this would be especially useful for young adults and young families.
We would ask you to share with your faith communities. We would appreciate RSVPs, especially for lunch.
I look forward to seeing many of you on the 25th!!
Saturday, February 11, 2012, the Crazy Teens for Christ Youth Group invite the community to our Annual Spaghetti Dinner at Cowden Lake Christian Church, corner of Coral and Gravel Ridge Roads. Serving times are from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Menu includes Spaghetti, salad, garlic toast, deserts and beverage. A free will offering will be taken. All proceeds from this event go towards the groups, "Fast that Lasts". This is a fund raiser that benefits those in need while raising awareness of hunger and other related issues, as the youth will fast for 30 hours. Seventy-five percent of proceeds raised go to help those in need through "Week of Compassion" the remaining 25% stays right here in our own community, going to the Lakeview Area Food Bank. Come and enjoy the food, and help someone out at the same time.
This seminar - 9am to Noon - for congregational stewardship leaders is being offered at no cost by Central Woodward Christian Church, Troy, MI with Rev. Bruce A. Barkhauer, Minister for Faith and Giving for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the presenter. It will offer a comprehensive look at both the Biblical/Theological themes and the “best practices” that combine to proclaim the abundance of God and create generous faith communities. Persons attending this workshop will be equipped with texts that inform our faith around the multi-faceted issue of stewardship (it is about more than just money!) so that we move beyond giving that is motivated by guilt or a “give to get” theology. Participants will also learn the key policy and practice issues that enable people to practice generosity and keep the congregation focused on its mission and ministry (rather than “meeting the budget” concerns).
This workshop is being offered at no cost to participants, though participants are invited to provide a donation to defray travel costs. In addition, a light lunch of soup and sandwiches will be served after the workshop for a $5 donation. A Personal Finance workshop will follow after lunch.
Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
3955 W. Big Beaver Road (Big Beaver and Adams)
www.centralwoodward.org 248-644-0512 Troy, MI 48085
Rev. Bruce A. Barkhauer, the first “Minister for Faith andGiving for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In this position he heads the Center for Faith and Giving (http://centerforfaithandgiving.org). For twenty-five years he has led congregations in Ohio and Indiana in achieving high levels of financial support for local and global missions and he now shares his experience across the life of the whole church.
His energy, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit enhance gifts in both business and ministry. He brings a biblically based understanding about stewardship combined with theological integrity and weds them to the current trends and best practices related to spirituality and money. In his workshops and writings, Rev. Barkhauer also talks about the multiple understandings about stewardship in the biblical witness as they touch the whole life of a person of faith.
He is a graduate of Ohio University (Athens), Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis), and did Doctor of Ministry studies at Ashland Theological Seminary (Ashland, OH). He is married to Laura and they share three grown children.
Join us at Central Woodward Christian Church 1:00-2:30 pm for a conversation about personal finance that offers a practical and “hands on” approach to getting your own household in financial order. Rev. Bruce A. Barkhauer, Minister for Faith and Giving for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will lead the discussion. The Bible praises good managers of resources – and understanding your personal finances can bring you peace in your family and relationships – while helping you to build the capacity to practice generosity the way you would if you could! Participants will be given resources and strategies to improve their personal economic situation.
This workshop is being offered at no cost to participants, though participants are invited to provide a donation to defray travel costs. In addition, a light lunch of soup and sandwiches will be served before the workshop for a $5 donation. Please RSVP for lunch. A Stewardship workshop will precede lunch from 9-12.
Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
3955 W. Big Beaver Road (Big Beaver and Adams)
www.centralwoodward.org 248-644-0512 Troy, MI 48085
Rev. Bruce A. Barkhauer, the first “Minister for Faith andGiving for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In this position he heads the Center for Faith and Giving (http://centerforfaithandgiving.org). For twenty-five years he has led congregations in Ohio and Indiana in achieving high levels of financial support for local and global missions and he now shares his experience across the life of the whole church.
His energy, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit enhance gifts in both business and ministry. He brings a biblically based understanding about stewardship combined with theological integrity and weds them to the current trends and best practices related to spirituality and money. In his workshops and writings, Rev. Barkhauer also talks about the multiple understandings about stewardship in the biblical witness as they touch the whole life of a person of faith.
He is a graduate of Ohio University (Athens), Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis), and did Doctor of Ministry studies at Ashland Theological Seminary (Ashland, OH). He is married to Laura and they share three grown children.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memorial Service will be held at United Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on Sunday, January 15, 4:00 PM. The speaker this year will be Regional Elder, Rev. Shirley Martinson. United Christian Church is located at 19510 West Chicago Boulevard in Detroit. The event is free and open to all.
The Commission for the Crystal Conference Center will meet at the Regional Office at 10:00 AM.
A regular meeting of the Regional Board of the Christian Church (DOC) Michigan Region will be held at the Regional Office, 2820 Covington Court, Lansing 48912 on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Gathering will begin at 9:30 AM with the meeting starting at 10:00 AM. All are welcome to attend.
Included on the agenda is a report from the Regional Minister Search and Call Committee to consider a candidate as the new regional minister. The March Regional Board meeting also will consider regional ministry priorities for 2012-14, along with updates from the co-regional ministers, Maggie Mills and Eugene James, Jr. Commissions are expected to provide updates on their work and ongoing ministries as well.
Those attending the board meeting are asked to call or email the regional office so that preparations may be made for their attendance.
The 2012 Michigan Disciples Regional Assembly, Saturday May 12, will hear from a long time Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) global ministries retired minister and highlight the installation of Eugene James as our new Regional Minister.
Regional Assembly this year is being hosted by First Christian Church, 1001 Chester Road, Lansing with registration beginning at 9:30 am and opening session at 10:00 am.
Registration is $20. which includes lunch. Deadline to register is May 8. Use the Registration form attached below.
The Rev. Dr. David Vargas, Indianapolis, Indiana, former president of the Division of Overseas Ministries and Co-Executive of Common Global Ministries, will be our keynote speaker, preaching from the theme “Being There…On Time!” based on Luke 10:25-37.
Rev. Dr. Timothy James, Indianapolis, Indiana, Associate General Minister and Executive Secretary of the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), will install his brother and our new Michigan Disciples Regional Minister, Eugene W. James, Jr. Also participating in the closing worship service will be the choir from United Christian Church, Detroit.
The Crazy Teens for Christ Youth Group of Cowden Lake Christian Church in Coral will sponsor a Hot Beef and Aebleskiver Dinner on Saturday, October 29 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The dinner is open to everyone, with a free will offering being received. Proceeds from the dinner will go to help cover the deductible from the lightening strike damage. Cowden Lake Christian Church is located at the corner of Coral and Gravel Ridge Roads in Coral. What are Aebleskivers? Aebleskivers are little danish ball shaped, almost like pancakes. This is an authentic recipe from the local Danish history of Cowden Lake.
The East District Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Michigan Region will take place at Bethany Christian Church, 5901 Cadieux Road, Detroit. Registration will begin at 3:00 PM. Rev. Bruce Barkhauer from the Center for Faith and Giving will be the keynote speaker. Rev. Barkhauer is the first Minister for Faith and Giving for the Christian Church. The theme for the event is, "We're Doing New Things: STILL!!" Registration is $15.00 for adults. There is not charge for children, under 12 .
Full Gospel will hold their 7th Annual Harvest Times Gospel Concert at St. Matthew/St. Joseph Episcopal Church, 8850 Woodward. You are invited to come and be blessed in song.
Full Gospel Christian Church will have their Annual Women's Day Conference, Saturday, October 29 from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM at the Southfield Civic Center. The theme for the conference is, "Women Prepared for the Harvest". Registration for the event is $20.
Saturday, November 5th @ noon. The auction is advertised and a large crowd is expected. Check out the website at www.jcauctionservices.com. Get the word out to family, friends and acquaintances to help make the auction a success. Thanks to those who donated items. Kellie Knight is working with the auctioneer and can answer any questions you might have.
Bethany Christian Church presents a free concert, Saturday, October 22 at 6:30 PM. "An Evening of Praise" will include guest choirs, guest soloists and guest dance ministries and will feature The Whitfield Company. Pastor Nora Shumake and Minister of Music, Jerome Jackson extend to you a special invitation to join them at Bethany Christian Church (DOC), 5901 Cadieux, Detroit 48224. There will be a fellowship reception following the concert.
The New Covenant Christian Church of Flushing is filled with gratefulness, joy and expectation as they celebrate their 9th Church Anniversary on Sunday, October 16 at 4:00 PM. Everyone is invited to celebrate with them the theme of, The Great Commission from Matthew 28:18-20. New Covenant is located at 5360 Bangor Avenue, Flushing 48433.
Free Fall experience with just a little work!
Come help us and we will have time to do a little shopping, maybe a little golf, take a color tour, go on a haunted history hay ride, or visit a haunted forest. There will be plenty of free food, free fun and free fellowship with others. Anyone and everyone is welcome. Come - get acquainted with Crystal Conference Center on beautiful Crystal Lake.
In order to make arrangements for food and housing, at your earliest convenice, please contact Barb and Chuck at goodputtguy@aol.com, or Wendy and Scott at samwbates@chartermi.net.
The Michigan Region and Serenity Christian Church of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) cordially invite your presence and prayers for the Ordination to Christian Ministry of Cassandra Lynn Harvey on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM at Serenity Christian Church, 24120 North Chrysler Drive, Hazel Park, Michigan 48030. The Serenity Christian Church family will host a reception immediately following the Ordination Service. For additional information, please contact Elder Cynthia Bell at 248/910-8990.
The Crystal Commission of the Christian Church (DOC) Michigan Region will meet at Cowden Lake Christian Church, 4510 Gravel Ridge Road, Coral 49322. Plan to stay for the day and fellowship with Cowden Lake Christian Church for their Annual Pig Roast with all the fixins and music beginning at 2:00 PM.
The Commission on Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Michigan Region will meet at the Regional Office.
Save the dates of May 19-20, 2012 for the 100th Anniversary of Bethany Christian Church 5901 Cadieux Rd. Detroit. They will celebrate on Saturday, May 19 from 6 - 10 pm and on Sunday, May 20 for the 11 pm worship celebration.
Tickets for the May 19 banquet of Bethany's 100th Centennial may be purchased by sending a check to Bethany Christian Church in care of Debby McGinnis. Adults are $35.00 each Children 5-12 are $15.00. The 6:00 pm banquet is at the Barrister House Banquet Center, 21801 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores MI 48080. Deadline for banquet reservations is May 11.
Guest preacher for the 11 am Sunday morning worship service will be long time minister, Dwight Messenger with former and present choir members singing two numbers. A fellowship reception will follow the service.
June Lane has also shared that "our actual 'birthday" is May 16, 2012.' We will celebrate that day with a birthday party at our Senior Day Out lunch. The lunch is at 12:30 and freewill offering is taken. We need reservations for this event so the cook knows how many to prepare for.
"If you are unable to attend any of our celebrations and want to send a special gift to Bethany, consider a donation to the Bethany Christian Church Heritage Fund, which was started with our 75th Anniversary. Donations can be sent to the church office."
The Program Committee of the Crystal Conference Center Commission will meet at 10:00 AM at the Regional Office of the Christian Church (DOC) Michigan Region, 2820 Covington Court, Lansing 48912
There’s something for everyone this Fall at CTS. From a visit by world-renown theologian Marcus Borg (Oct. 7-8) to local food tasting (Nov. 10), multi-faith dialogue from a Korean Christian perspective (Sept. 28-29) and preaching as celebration in the African-American church (Nov. 1). All events are open to the general public and many are free. Details are available at www.cts.edu/events and in the attached brochure. This year we have an events calendar on the web site, along with the descriptions, which we hope will make it easier for people to find what they are looking for. Clergy and laity are welcome to all events. Those of you who receive the brochure in paper format, please let us know if you need additional copies. Our spring brochure is scheduled as always for just after New Years.
Shalom,
Rev. Anjeanette Perkins
Program Manager
Office of Lifelong Theological Education
Christian Theological Seminary
1000 West 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
http://www.cts.edu/events
Phone: 317.931.4225
Fax: 317-269-7096
Everyone is welcome to attend the Annual Pig Roast on October, 1, 2011 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Cowden Lake Christian Church, Coral, Michigan. 4510 Gravel Ridge Rd. See attached flyer for more info. Full dinner plus music! Come and join in the food and fun!
In accordance with the General Commission on Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) a Council meeting will be held for Cassandra Harvey, a candidate for Ordination. The Council will meet at 7:00 PM at Serenity Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 24120 North Chrysler Drive, Hazel Park 48030.
The Regional Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Michigan Region will meet at Northwestern Christian Church. Northwestern Christian Church is located at 13650 Ilene, Detroit. Gathering and fellowship will begin at 9:30 AM with the meeting to follow at 10:00 AM.
Come join us at Crystal September 17, 2011.
Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will host a Clergy Formation Seminar led by Dr. Bruce Epperly entitled Tending to the Holy, Friday, September 16, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, . Christian Theological Seminary is co-sponsoring this event. The Cost is $60 and includes lunch and 4.5 CEUs from CTS. Central Woodward Christian Church is located at 3955 West Big Beaver Road, Troy. For additional information contact: Dr. Robert D. Cornwall, Senior Pastor, CWCC at cwccpastor@sbcglobal.ner, 248/644-0512, or www.centralwoodward.org.
The Rev. Dr. Bob Case will be the instructor for the class, beginning Friday evening, 6:30 pm through Saturday 3:30 pm at Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing
Systematic Training for Effective Ministries (S.T.E.M) offeris this two day session for congregational leaders. Contact Anne McCauslin, 248-821-4669 for details or to register.
Our canceled May Boundary Training Event has been rescheduled for September 8, 2011.
All clergy with standing in the Christian Church Michigan Region are required to complete this training at least once every five years. Contact Regional Office to register.
Michigan Disciples Men's Retreat, Ya'll come!
There will be a special meeting of the Regional Assembly on Saturday,
June 4, 2011, 10 am, at First Christian Church in Lansing to consider the Proposed Revision of our Constitution and Bylaws. See attached documents to download in preparation for the meeting.
This is a very important meeting for our region to continue to be transformed.
Please make every effort to have your church represented at this meeting.
This is a new event, but before the old event.
Nashville, Tennessee is the host city for our biennial assembly of Disciples from across North America. The dates are July 9-13.
Experience the power of 4,000 voices singing, worshiping, praising God and being challenged by dynamic preachers, including Fred Craddock and Holly McKissick. Join in reelecting Sharon Watkins to a second term as our General Minister and President. Discover new sources and resources for your congregation by participating in forums and workshops. Be transformed by the Spirit of Christ in the midst of Disciples ministers and members together telling their Stories and proclaiming "Tell It!", the theme of the assembly this year.
Go to the General Assembly website for information and to register
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