March Query & Announcements

QUERY FOR MARCH:

Do we live the virtue of that life and power which takes away the occasion of all war?
Do we refrain from taking part in war as inconsistent with the spirit of Christ?
What are we doing to remove the causes of war and to bring about the conditions of peace?
Where there are hatred, division and strife, how are we instruments of reconciliation and love?
As we work for peace in the world, are we nourished by peace within ourselves?

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Have you checked the priorities for FCNL? Let Mark know what you think.

Hosted dinners: please let Betty know if you are willing to host. The Host/s will prepare the meal. The dates for the dinners will be on Friday and Saturday evenings of the first two weekends in May. A sign-up sheet for guests will be at Meeting on the first Sunday in April.

February Query & Announcements

Query:

How do we prepare our hearts and minds for Worship?

Do we meet in expectant waiting for the prompting of the Divine spirit?

Is there a living silence in which we are drawn together by the power of God in our minds?

Is this inspiration carried over into our daily living?

Announcements:

• Winterfest at Michigan Friends Center on February 7 will feature the duo Gemini, Laz and San Slomovits, presenting a family concert. They are donating their talents, so this will be a benefit concert for Michigan Friends Center and a fun afternoon for families. 1:00 Snowperson building; 2:00 mulled cider & treats; 3:00 concert
• Feb. 7 Noon: Souper Sunday Potluck: we will make a collection and enjoy any soups that might come our way as well as other Potluck items.
• Feb. 21: Abby Geluso will do a slide show about her trip to China last summer. Our Meeting with the IGE did a Chinese Dinner Fundraiser for her.
• Feb. 28: Fremont Worship Group will visit our Meeting. Following Meeting we will have a simple snack and then at Noon we will go to Marywood to see the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Exhibit of Paintings created after the Atom Bomb was dropped. At Noon a taped interview of Glenn Hymer who was in Nagasaki after the Bomb was dropped will be shown.
• Midwinter Gathering, Saturday. February 27th in Detroit: The Gathering will start at the Detroit Friends Meeting House at 9:00 with Meeting for Worship and a talk about what is happening in Detroit and the Meeting House. Then we’ll have a tour of Detroit ending at Friends School. Lunch and then an opportunity to hear about how the School is doing and we will help the School with some projects. More information will follow in a later announcement.
• Coming the first part of May our 5,6,7,8 or 9’s dinners will happen: We will need several hosts to volunteer. In March sign-up will begin. The dates for the actual dinners will be the first or second weekend in May. More details will follow.

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.