newsweek of 6-9-2024

6-5-2024 - 3M (Men in Motion for Ministry) gathered this morning for breakfast, and we spoke about family and doing the will of God.  We also welcomed Mason for the first time.   Please pray for the men of the church and join us at JJs on Thursday mornings at 7 AM.
6-5-2024 - Property Committee met tonight to discuss all the work being done.   Please keep these leaders in your prayers.
6-5-2024 - The lost/gnostic gospels class is exploring our faith understanding and the faith of those who wrote these gnostic gospels.  Please join us or read them for yourself if you are unable to attend. 
Gospel of Judas - 2nd Century & Gospel of Mary – 2nd Century
Gospel of Philip – 3rd Century & Gospel of Truth – 2nd Century
Gospel of Thomas – 2nd Century & Gospel of Peter – 2nd Century
Infancy Gospel of Thomas – 2nd Century & Infancy Gospel of James – 2nd Century
You can find these writings at Gospels.net
6-5-2024 - The room that used to be our room full of coal looks fantastic.   Thanks to all who contributed to this efforts
6-5-2024 - Honored the life of Elaine Kingsbury today, at her funeral and committal service. Please keep Elaine's family in your prayers.
Funeral Dinner Ministry team did an outstanding job today.   Please keep this ministry in your prayers.
6-5-2024 - The Breakfast Belles celebrated today. What a wonderful conversation about doing the will of God. Women, come and join the faithful conversation on Wednesdays, 7:30 AM at JJs restaurant.
6-4-2024 - The Education Ministry Committee gathered tonight to talk about Vacation Bible School.   Come and join the faithful conversation.
6-4-2024 - The Forget Me Nots gathered this afternoon in a very special place.  Such a beautiful day at the Campground/picnic ground.   Great people of God sharing stories of faithfulness
6-2-2024 - Celebrated with our graduates today in worship.  Thanks to our ministry team, led by Carol Kindt, for making this so special.
Celebrated with our graduates today following worship.  Thanks to Sue Robb for making such a beautiful cake and to everyone involved, for making this event so special.
6-2-2024 - Welcome to our new members, Janice and Dale Zielaskowski.   Please welcome them and keep them in prayer.
6/1 - 6/2 - T-shirt Weekend at the 5:30 saturday Service, 9am Sunday and 10:30 Contemporary services respectfully. 
5-31-2024 - Souls Sister had a beautiful night kayaking. Join us on Thursdays.
5-31-2024 - Found an old photo of Clint Kirchoff (2011) playing at an event at the church.
5-31-2024 - Had a luncheon event with Bill Rayment (Pastor of the Presbyterian Church) today.   Please pray for the communities of faith throughout Alpena.
5-31-2024 - More work on the Sacristy today.  A tremendous shout out to Dennis and Jimmy for their servant leadership. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue this mighty work.
5-31-2024 - Had a wonderful time with Doris Siegert and her daughter this morning.  Wonderful women of God.  Please keep them in prayer
5-30-2024 - Today we brought good news of great joy to the Friendship Room and Hope Shores Alliance.   Thanks to everyone who was part of this year's Ecumenical Lenten Worship expression and for those who made an offering to support this agency.  This financial gift will bring hope, joy and love to those who need it most in our community.   Please pray for the Friendship Room, those who provide/partake in a meal as well as these churches and their pastoral leadership.
Rev. Bob Nystrom - First United Methodist (not present)
Rev. Tom Orth - Grace Lutheran
Rev. Bill Rayment - First Presbyterian
Rev. Dick Hotchkin - First Congregational UCC
Rev. Tom Downs - Trinity Episcopal
Rev. John Shipman - St. Paul Ev. Lutheran