Query:
Are we charitable with each other? How careful are we of the reputation of others?
Do we avoid hurtful criticism and gossip?
Do we practice the art of listening to one another, even beyond words?
How well are we able to love each other unconditionally?
Are we sensitive to each other's personal needs and difficulties and do we assist in useful ways?
Announcements:
Friends Book Group will not meet in August. The Book Group will meet again on Friday September 11th.
Living Lightly: Touching Nature, Feeding Spirit, Deepening our connections to the natural world with fun and exploration at Michigan Friends Center. Register by August 7th,: $35 or Family: $85 or as able. After August 7th $50 per person or $100 per family. Pre-registration by August 15th preferred. Call Friends Center at 734-475-1892.
Food Preservation Workshop with Kristen Uthus on August 29th 2-5pm $20 or as able, preregistration by August 22 required. Limit of 12, Call 734-475- 1892.
LEYM SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAM: Fall Retreat, September 25th- 27th in Adrian, MI, cost for Fall event: $120, individual, $200, couple. Due by September 1st 2009. Spring event, May 1st, 2010. Place to be announced. Fee: $20, individual, $30 couple Additional Information and Registration Forms will be available beginning August 7th on the Information Table.
Hiroshima Day Observance: Friends are invited to join with the IGE at the Island Pavilion for a picnic and for making Japanese Lanterns to float in the Pond after the program, IGE TALKS: THE NUCLEAR AGE...past, present, future.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE OBSERVANCE : Will happen beginning Saturday, September 19th, 12:30 – 2:30 in Wilcox Park on Robinson Road. On Sunday, September 20th, there be an Interfaith Peace Prayer Service in the Dominican Chapel on the Marywood Campus. Last year the different Faiths' responded to the question: “What is your Faith's Vision of Peace?” This year's question is “How is your Faith getting to their Vision of Peace?”
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Announcements for July 12th
Announcements for July 12th
Greeters: Mark Post will ask for volunteers to help with childcare during the summer months so that the responsibility doesn't rest with greeters.
Sewing Circle , Thursday, July 16th: Join with other friends at Jenn and Scot's, 491 126th Ave, Shelbyville, (269) 792-9183 at 7:00 for sewing and knitting or just conversation. Car-pooling is possible.
Welcoming in to Membership: This Sunday we will welcome Amy Ranger as a recorded member of Grand Rapids Friends Meeting a Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.
Greeters: Mark Post will ask for volunteers to help with childcare during the summer months so that the responsibility doesn't rest with greeters.
Sewing Circle , Thursday, July 16th: Join with other friends at Jenn and Scot's, 491 126th Ave, Shelbyville, (269) 792-9183 at 7:00 for sewing and knitting or just conversation. Car-pooling is possible.
Welcoming in to Membership: This Sunday we will welcome Amy Ranger as a recorded member of Grand Rapids Friends Meeting a Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Greeter info
The greeter may make the decision on whether to meet outdoors or indoors. When setting up for outdoors, please use the metal-bottomed chairs from the dining room & place them on the paved areas only. Others will fill in the circle with lawn chairs & blankets. Please bring out the guest sign-in notebook & info for first-time attenders. Thanks!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
July query & 7/5/09 announcements
QUERY FOR JULY
When problems and conflicts arise, do we make timely endeavors to resolve them in a spirit of love and humility?
How do we use our diversity for the spiritual growth of our Meeting?
Are we prepared to let go of our individual desires and let the Holy Spirit lead us to unity?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 7: Advancement Committee meets 7:00 at Norlin's.
July 10: Friends Book Group Meeting will be Friday, July 10th, at 7:00 at Marston's. We will discuss the last half of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time by Marcus Borg.
July 12: Annual Meeting for Business
When problems and conflicts arise, do we make timely endeavors to resolve them in a spirit of love and humility?
How do we use our diversity for the spiritual growth of our Meeting?
Are we prepared to let go of our individual desires and let the Holy Spirit lead us to unity?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 7: Advancement Committee meets 7:00 at Norlin's.
July 10: Friends Book Group Meeting will be Friday, July 10th, at 7:00 at Marston's. We will discuss the last half of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time by Marcus Borg.
July 12: Annual Meeting for Business
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Announcements June 28th
Announcements June 28th
From Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met on Wednesday to begin the process of planning the budget for 09/10 and considering whether we as a Meeting can make an extra donation to help the Friends School in Detroit. Right now is uncertain. If you would like to make an extra contribution to our Meeting which is earmarked for Friends School, please let Gerard know that you will do so by June 30th. Thank you.
Request for Help from Dixie: Dixie has been struggling for the last several months trying to get things sorted and in shape in her house. As you know her capacity for physical movement and strength is limited. If you are available for just "two hours" to help her she would appreciate it. Please phone her.
Meeting for Worship outside: Be sure to bring your folding chair or blanket on nice Sundays. (Some attenders bring extra chairs or blankets.)
From Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met on Wednesday to begin the process of planning the budget for 09/10 and considering whether we as a Meeting can make an extra donation to help the Friends School in Detroit. Right now is uncertain. If you would like to make an extra contribution to our Meeting which is earmarked for Friends School, please let Gerard know that you will do so by June 30th. Thank you.
Request for Help from Dixie: Dixie has been struggling for the last several months trying to get things sorted and in shape in her house. As you know her capacity for physical movement and strength is limited. If you are available for just "two hours" to help her she would appreciate it. Please phone her.
Meeting for Worship outside: Be sure to bring your folding chair or blanket on nice Sundays. (Some attenders bring extra chairs or blankets.)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
June 21
Please bring a blanket, lawn chair, or slicker with you so that when it's good weather, we can hold Meeting for Worship outdoors.
Report about Friends School in Detroit: Because of the current economic slump that we are now in, the Friends School in Detroit is in financial trouble. Explicitly for the reasons below.
1. "By design, the school has always charged less tuition than costs and made up the rest through fundraising; fundraising has failed to keep up with the growing gap.
2. A growing number of parents have become delinquent in paying their tuition obligations.
3. Enrollment has fallen each of the last two years, and structural adjustments have not been made – i.e., classes have continued with as few as eight students with a full-time teacher."
"Any funds raised over the summer would help the board to meet its salary obligations and clear current liabilities before the new budget year begins. The board would like to raise sufficient funds near term to meet at least one biweekly payroll obligation (approximately $30,000) for August. In response to this need, Lake Erie Yearly Meeting has increased its financial support for this year by $1,000, and by $2,000 for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Green Pastures Quarterly Meeting has authorized an immediate payment of $5,000. PLEASE CONSIDER WHETHER YOU MIGHT ALSO BE ABLE TO HELP BRIDGE THIS FINANCIAL GAP."
The Finance Committee is meeting on Wednesday, June 24th and we will consider making an additional contribution. If anyone wants to make an additional contribution ear-mark your check and send it to Gerard at 315 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Report about Friends School in Detroit: Because of the current economic slump that we are now in, the Friends School in Detroit is in financial trouble. Explicitly for the reasons below.
1. "By design, the school has always charged less tuition than costs and made up the rest through fundraising; fundraising has failed to keep up with the growing gap.
2. A growing number of parents have become delinquent in paying their tuition obligations.
3. Enrollment has fallen each of the last two years, and structural adjustments have not been made – i.e., classes have continued with as few as eight students with a full-time teacher."
"Any funds raised over the summer would help the board to meet its salary obligations and clear current liabilities before the new budget year begins. The board would like to raise sufficient funds near term to meet at least one biweekly payroll obligation (approximately $30,000) for August. In response to this need, Lake Erie Yearly Meeting has increased its financial support for this year by $1,000, and by $2,000 for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Green Pastures Quarterly Meeting has authorized an immediate payment of $5,000. PLEASE CONSIDER WHETHER YOU MIGHT ALSO BE ABLE TO HELP BRIDGE THIS FINANCIAL GAP."
The Finance Committee is meeting on Wednesday, June 24th and we will consider making an additional contribution. If anyone wants to make an additional contribution ear-mark your check and send it to Gerard at 315 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Announcements & help needed
June 7:
The Advancement Committee meeting is rescheduled tentatively for Tuesday, July 7, place TBA.
Liz & Bob Webber's wedding anniversary is Monday June 8; Bob's birthday is Tuesday June 9. Congratulations & many happy returns.
Patricia Pennell has been ill since January. Please hold her in the Light & send her expressions of support & caring. If you are able to volunteer some help with cleaning or sorting at Pat's home, or taking her to doctor's appointments & taking notes as her advocate, please contact Amy Ranger or Judi Buchman.
Quaker Jam: Well House, 606 Cass Ave SE will be the site of the next Quaker Jam. It will be at 6pm and go as long as there is interest. We do have road construction. So the best is to come down Lafayette to west on Pleasant. It does say that the road is closed, but you can go to Cass. You can either park on Pleasant between Lafayette and Cass or turn left onto Cass and park there. You can enter through the back gate of 600, just pull the chain up. Go through the playground and in the back door of 606 (the house on the other side of the playground. If the weather is good we can also be outside. Otherwise you can go to the front door of 606. Look forward to singing with you all.
The Advancement Committee meeting is rescheduled tentatively for Tuesday, July 7, place TBA.
Liz & Bob Webber's wedding anniversary is Monday June 8; Bob's birthday is Tuesday June 9. Congratulations & many happy returns.
Patricia Pennell has been ill since January. Please hold her in the Light & send her expressions of support & caring. If you are able to volunteer some help with cleaning or sorting at Pat's home, or taking her to doctor's appointments & taking notes as her advocate, please contact Amy Ranger or Judi Buchman.
Quaker Jam: Well House, 606 Cass Ave SE will be the site of the next Quaker Jam. It will be at 6pm and go as long as there is interest. We do have road construction. So the best is to come down Lafayette to west on Pleasant. It does say that the road is closed, but you can go to Cass. You can either park on Pleasant between Lafayette and Cass or turn left onto Cass and park there. You can enter through the back gate of 600, just pull the chain up. Go through the playground and in the back door of 606 (the house on the other side of the playground. If the weather is good we can also be outside. Otherwise you can go to the front door of 606. Look forward to singing with you all.
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