January Query & Announcements

Query:

• In what ways has the Living Presence awakened my faith and turned me around?
• As a Meeting, how do we support each other in being faithful?
• In what ways does our Meeting help to develop the spiritual lives of our children and all of our members and attenders?
• Do we provide our children and young adults with a framework for active, ongoing participation in Meeting?

Jan. 17: Program on Judaism by Diane Baum
Jan. 21: Sewing Circle at Jenn Seif's
Jan. 24: Program on Worship by Scot Miller: what does it mean to us; what are we getting out of it?
Jan. 31: Meeting House of our own? (post-worship meeting); Peace & Social Action Committee will meet following worship: FCNL priorities & project for GRFM.

Friends' Book Group is reading What God Wants by Neil Walsh.

Scot & Jenn are offering shares in Sandhill CSA, 2010 season.

December Query & Announcements

Query for December:

• Do we each take an active part in the life of our Meeting?
• How do we recognize the varied skills & spiritual gifts of our members & attenders?
• How do we nurture their use & growth?
• In what ways are we bringing together members & attenders, young & old, in love & community?

Announcements:

• Tues, Dec. 1, 7:00: Sewing Circle at Dixie's.
• Sun, Dec. 6, noon: Worship Fastluck--broth & bread; $ contributions to benefit Degage Ministries.
• Fri, Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m.: Carol singing at Betty Ford's.
• Sun, Dec. 13, noon: Holiday potluck at Pliml's; "international gift shop"--bring homemade items for sale/auction to benefit Heifer International.
• Thurs, Dec. 17, 7:00: Sewing Circle at Jenn's.

November Programs

Nov. 15, 11:45 a.m.
Simple Gifts for this season but also our special gifts throughout the year. Facilitated by Mark Post.

Nov. 29, 11:45 a.m.
What are Meetings for Clearness and how do we conduct them? Interactive practice. Facilitated by Kim Ranger.

November Query & Announcements

Query:

• What efforts are made to help all Friends feel valued by the Meeting, and confident that their concerns will be heard?
• How is the meaning of Meeting for Worship communicated to the children and newcomers among you?
• What do you think children can get out of Meeting for Worship?
• What ministries and gifts can your children contribute to the life of the Meeting?

Announcements:

Heartside Neighborhood Talent Show: Friday, November 13th, 8: 00 at the Wealthy Theater.

Sewing Circle: will meet Tuesday, November 6, 7pm at Roberta Rossi's home. The Sewing Circle will also meet Thursday, November 19, tentatively at Jenn Seif's home. To both Sewing Circles bring sewing, crafts, mending, or whatever.

Friends Book Group: will meet Friday, November 13th, at Roberta Rossi's. We will discuss more of our “thoughts” about the Inner Light and also discuss and appreciate Kim Ranger's article in the September Friends Journal.

Well House: will host a Post Election Neo-holiday Art & Bake Sale on November 5th, 6th and 7th.

A Benefit for Healing the Children Injured in US Conflicts: Thursday, November 5th, 7:00 at the 29th Street Hall, 3668 29th St. SE. Music, Middle Eastern Food, Silent Auction and other entertainment until 10 pm. Tickets: $30 and Students $10. 616-262-4525.

IGE's 30th Annual Meeting: 5:30-6:00 for a Spaghetti Supper provided by SandMan. 7:00 David Blakeslee will talk about Peace in Song, Art, etc. 454-1642.

Seeker's Meeting Oct 18

A Seekers Meeting, facilitated by the Advancement Committee, will be the program on Sunday, October 18th. We will discuss Testimonies and Queries, Meeting for Worship, Beliefs and Membership, and Quaker Diversity Historically in the United States. There will be an opportunity for questions.

Announcement

GRFM will have a simple / fasting potluck on the first Sunday in December. Jason Pliml is working with Anna and Gerard to work out more of what this potluck will involve, and information will be forthcoming.

October queries & announcements

Query:

• Do we regard our time, talents, energy, money, material possessions, & other resources as gifts from God to be held in trust & shared according to the Light we are given?
• How do we express this conviction?
• What are we doing as individuals & as a Meeting to use & thereby perfect our gifts?
• How do we encourage others to use theirs?

Friends Book Group: 10/9 at Betty Ford's, on Philosophy of the Inner Light (pamphlet, $5)
Program 10/18: Seekers' meeting (Advancement Committee)
Program 10/25: individual faith journeys
Christ-Centered Worship at Miller/Seif's 10/25