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Last chance to reserve your spot for the Kirk Couples Toast an End to Winter event on March 13! Click here for details and RSVP information.
Wonderful Wednesdays continue through March 24! Join our Lenten Study Series, Missional Jesus, along with dinner (by reservation). Click here to learn more.
Join our follow-up study of the Missional Church (using Reggie McNeal's book, Missional Renais-sance) on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.
Click here for more information.
If you missed Mayor Dave Bing's presentation at the Kirk on February 19, audio CDs are available in the Adult Ministry Office.
Caring Ministries
Health Ministry Committee
The Health Ministry Committee is dedicated to create and supervise programs and services that enhance the health of
the congregation. Activities include a Health Fair, Flu Clinic, blood pressure screenings, and CPR/AED classes. For
more information, please contact Sue Crenshaw at tbsuemarie@yahoo.com.
This Sunday, February 14! Blood pressure screenings in Heritage Hall at 10:00 a.m.
Stephen Ministers
Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who have
received caregiver training to minister to people experiencing a
crisis, facing a challenge, or simply going through a tough time.
They are available after services to offer brief prayer and possibly scripture to those members and friends that would like additional support. You may also contact Laura Ambrose at (248) 952-5186
to initiate a caring relationship with a Stephen Minister.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give
you rest." -Matthew 11:28
To view a You Tube video called The Heart of Stephen Ministry,
click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWymxTSmmD8
To view a You Tube video featuring Stephen Ministry testimonials, click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNjiwWRAjvc
Stephen Ministry Update: Nine Stephen Ministers from the Kirk recently participated in a care giving continuing education retreat day, an annual event hosted by the Stephen Ministry Network of SE Michigan. Our team of caregivers joined with 250 other Stephen Ministers from 40 parishes throughout Southeastern Michigan for this event. This seminar was focused on building and maintaining healthy relationships and was led by noted pastor, psychologist and author, Dr. David Ludwig and his wife, Kathy. The insights and skills acquired by our Stephen Ministers at this event will enable them to provide a heightened level of care to those in need. Gathering with this large group from 10 Christian denominations, who all serve their parishes through this mutual ministry was, in itself, affirmation that we do NOT serve alone. This is a service by-and-for-people of varied Christian backgrounds, coming together, celebrating the one common denominator: "Christ, caring for people through people."
Prayer Cordon
This group of volunteers meet weekly to pray for those
in need and/or for those who have made specific prayer requests (chronic illnesses, family issues, emotional concerns, hospitalizations, births, deaths). The Kirk
staff maintains a list of individuals in need of our prayers. Meetings are held every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m.
in the Fireside Room in the Kirk house. All Kirk members
are invited to attend and join the Prayer Cordon in this important ministry.
For more information, please contact Tremetre Young at tremetre1@aol.com. To make an online, confidential prayer request, click here.