Pray for our missions and missionaries: One Great Hour of Sharing
Since 1949 Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God's love with people experiencing need. Our gifts support ministries of disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, and community development that help people find safe refuge, start new lives and work together to strengthen their families and communities. The Presbyterian Hunger Program receives 36 percent of undesignated gifts, while Self-Development of People and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance each receives 32 percent. Geneva participates in One Great Hour of Sharing every year, with an emphasis during Lent and an offering received on Palm Sunday. Watch for bulletin inserts and announcements in the upcoming weeks. For more information about One Great Hour of Sharing, visit their web site at http://gamc.pcusa.org/give.
Prayer Chain
If you have any requests for our Prayer Chain, please email them to prayerchain@genevachurch.org. If you do not have access to email, you may phone your requests to our Prayer Chain Coordinator, Kurt Cross, at 313-532-3984, or to the church office at 734-459-0013.
Here’s What’s Happening at Geneva
You may sign up for any of the following programs by replying to this e-mail or contacting the person listed in the announcement or by phoning the church office at 734-459-0013. Access the updated Geneva activity calendar anytime by logging onto the Geneva web site at genevachurch.org and clicking on the “calendar” button.
Women’s Bible Study: Please Note
The Women’s Bible Study WILL be meeting this Thursday, March 1. We will not be meeting next Thursday, March 8th.
Reaching Out
Bottles and Cans for Missions
We are still collecting bottle and can deposit receipts to augment our mission budget. Place your receipts in the offering plate and a Missions Team member will redeem them.
Just Coffee
Coffee orders will be placed on the third Tuesday of each month. Send your order to Tom at (tanderson2645@gmail.com), or to Cindy Thomas at the church or check the sign-up in the Sunday Good News.
Lenten Dinner Series
Forgiveness: The Way of the Cross
For followers of Jesus, Lent is arguably the most powerful season of the year. It is the time, if we take it seriously, that we follow Jesus to the cross, not only with our minds, but with our whole being. It is at this cross that Jesus, as he was dying, forgave those who were putting him to death. It has been said that we are never more like Christ than when we authentically forgive. But the concept of forgiveness is often both misunderstood and misused. Rightly understood and practiced, forgiveness is healing, freeing and life-giving. Join us on Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 as we dive deeply into what it means to forgive, and how we can follow Christ into this most powerful of Christian practices. Dinner is served at 6:00 with age-appropriate programs for everyone following from 6:30 – 7:30. Suggested donation for dinner is $4 for adults and $1.50 for children 10 and under.
Women’s Retreat
The annual Presbytery of Detroit women’s retreat, Tenders of the Flame, will be held on Saturday, March 10 at Orchard Lake Community Church. Keynote speaker will be The Rev. Kellie Whitlock. Come, bring your sisters, daughters, mothers and friends, to enjoy a day of spiritual renewal and fellowship. You will hear about and participate in activities that will help nourish your flame to serve your community and beyond. Cost is $30 per person and includes lunch. Advance registration by March 2 is highly encouraged. Questions? Contact Carol Froling at 248-683-9439 orcefroling@comcast.net. For registration forms, contact the church office at 734-459-0013 or cindysue32@sbcglobal.net.
You’re Invited to
A Night Out
Our annual 'A Night Out' fundraising dinner and auction to benefit the youth mission trips will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Please join us for an enjoyable evening of dining and entertainment. The evening will start with hors d'oeuvres and the silent auction at 5:30. Dinner will begin around 6:30, with entertainment following. Tickets ($22) for this event will be available beginning Sunday, March 4 and will be limited to the first 100 people.
Support Our Youth
Donations Needed!
Our annual 'A Night Out' fundraising dinner and auction to benefit the youth mission trips will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Please join us for an enjoyable evening of dining and entertainment. The evening will start with hors d'oeuvres and the silent auction at 5:30. Dinner will begin around 6:30, with entertainment following. Tickets ($22) for this event will be available beginning Sunday, March 4 and be limited to the first 100 people.
New Member Class
A New Member Class will be held Friday, March 9th from 6-9pm and Saturday, March 10th from 9am – 2pm. This class is designed for those who are deciding whether to make Geneva their church home. We will share a meal together (dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday) and acquaint you with an overview of the Christian faith, the Reformed Tradition, the Presbyterian Church, the history of Geneva, and what it means to be a member. Child care will be provided.You may contact Membership Elder Cindy Foley at 734-259-8203with any questions.
Already a member? We need your help. Please consider sharing your favorite dish or providing childcare, cleanup, or join the meal with us to meet new friends.
