Congregational Meeting Sunday Sept 7th

There will be a brief congregational meeting on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 11:15.

For the purpose of electing one person to the Session class of 2013 to complete the term vacated by Cheri Pelic, and amending the Geneva Bylaws in accordance with the new Form of Government of the PC(USA).

September 11th Community Event

On September 11^th the Canton Mosque invites the whole community to an open house and an interfaith event commemorating the events of September 11^th, 2011.

The event will include a brief talk on the topic of peace given by members of the various faiths represented in our community. Our pastor, Bryan Smith, will represent the Protestant Christian faith.

 The event will be followed by a food and clothing drive, a joint project sponsored by the youth of the Canton Mosque and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.

This week at Geneva

Vacation Bible School is back! August 22-25

Camp Geneva will be from Monday-Thursday 9:30-noon

It is for children ages 4 years up to incoming 6th graders. Invite your neighbors and your friends to join in the fun! Each day will include faith and fun with a special focus on different camp activities.

There is a separate program for incoming 5th and 6th graders. On Wednesday night all families will be invited to toast s’mores and enjoy an evening at camp. Thursday there will be an awesome wildlife program!

Registration forms are at the church or follow these links:
Download VBS registration form HERE (pdf)
Download Family Information Page for Camp Geneva HERE (pdf)

We need adult volunteers and youth ages 7th grade and above. This year’s format is very user friendly so even if you can only help one day we will be glad to have you join the team.

For more information contact: Meg Wilson, Director of Children’s Ministry

Reaching Out

Just Coffee  orders will be placed on the third Tuesday of each month. Send your order to Tom at email, or to Cindy Thomas at the church or check the sign-up in the Good News. 

Sunday, August 14, 11:30-12:30, Assembling Love-paks – We will spend some time after our worship service providing help to the needy.  The Fellowship Room will be set up as an assembly line for producing toiletry kits for the homeless. These kits are used at both Fort St.’s Open Door Program and at The Wayne County Family Center. Come help us meet our goal of 300 kits.  We currently need donations of small toys and books to put into the packs for children. Donations can be taken to Mission Pointe and put in the appropriate basket.

Volunteers Needed! Habitat for Humanity Western Wayne County needs volunteers for its Family Selection Committee. Applicant families need to be interviewed to see if they meet the criteria and are willing to participate in Habitat's goals. Contact Sue Carlson if interested:  734-844-8258.