FRIENDS PLACE For Kids—3 years old to 5th Grade
BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SPETEMBER 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM with a Welcome Back Bash and will be held every Wednesday through the school year!
SMALL GROUPS ARE FORMING
If you are not already in a small group, this is your opportunity to join one. Grab some friends that you desire to be in a group and sign up on the worship folder tear-off or email pastorjohn@pennway.org. If you have any interest in leading a small group or hosting a small group, please let us know that as well. Small groups are an important ministry of the church, and we believe that everyone should be in one.
GRIEF SHARE A GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 at 6:30 PM
If you, or someone you know, has lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. That is the reason for this special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. Each session includes a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects followed by small group discussion. If interested, please call the office (882-0223), email info@pennway.org or check the box on the Sunday Worship Folder.
CHOIR KICKOFF
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 at 9:30 AM in the Choir Room
Calling all choir members and anyone interested in joining the Choir. We will be looking over music for the 2010-2011 season, including pieces for An Evening to Rejoice and Candles and Carols. We’ll have some food, fun, fellowship and a good time making music. Email info@pennway.org to sign up, or for more information, emaill Pastor Doug at
pastordoug@pennway.org
Dave Ramsey's FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
THE FIRST CLASS IS A FREE PREVIEW! Begins MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 at 6:30 PM
This 13-week, Biblically-based course will give you the tools and principles to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before. (Taught by Dr. Bill Jones in Room 223.) For more information, call Pastor Doug (517-882-0223) or email pastordoug@pennway.org
SECOND HALF OF LIFE FALL EVENT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Pennway Church of God
The registration deadline is September 7. The cost is $12.00 which includes lunch. The cost for Pennway PRIME is $6.00. (PRIME will cover half of the cost.) Make checks payable to Pennway Church of God. In the memo line be sure to write “Fall Lunch”. Give your payment to Barb Hastings or put in her mail folder in the hallway under the stairs. Pick up a PRIME (50+) Brochure from the Information Rack for more information.
EMPOWERED PARENTS GROUP
WEDNESDAYS from 6:30 - 8:00 PM beginning September 15 in the Fireside Room
We will focus on “Parent Talk: Words that Empower, Words that Wound” - a program by the author Chick Moorman. The facilitator of the group is Vici Bryde. Come and spend time with other parents—we will support each other and learn together. This is for all parents with children of any age group. Each week’s session will introduce a new topic,
so if you miss a week ... come the next week!
DISCIPLESHIP CLASS TO START!
The Discipleship Class is for those who are new to the faith, young in the faith, those needing help with developing spiritual disciplines in their lives and for those who wish to be able to disciple others in the faith. If you have any interest, please sign up on the worship folder tear-off or or email pastorjohn@pennway.org. We hope to start this class by the end of the month. Discipleship is God’s way to change the world and I hope all of us are involved in discipleship in some way. This is one way. It is an 11-week course and I guarantee that you will grow spiritually.
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP SATURDAY
OCTOBER 3 AT 8:30 AM
All men are invited to a casual time to eat and talk in the Fireside Room!
FALL MEN’S RETREAT
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 - 24 at Camp Barakel in Fairview, Michigan (www.campbarakel.org). Come for the activities or just enjoy relaxing. Explore 350 acres, including all the frontage on spring-fed Shear Lake. Kayak, canoe, boat and fish (no license required); use our rifle range (.22’s provided) or archery range, go mountian biking, climb the bouldering wall, take a hayride through the Huron National Forest, enjoy the fully-equipped gameroom, play football, soccer, volleyball, softball or (for an additional fee) take a canoe trip down the historic AuSable River. We will also have our 950’ zipline across scenic Snow Valley open throughout the weekend (including Friday afternoon). Four chapel sessions are planned with the goal of presenting Jesus Christ as Creator and Savior. The chapel speaker for 2010 for both weekends is Tom Harmon. The cost is $105. If you are interested in attending, please sign up at the Welcome Desk or email info@pennway.org.
SPIRITUAL CHECK-UP APPOINTMENTS
Call the office during office hours to schedule an appointment. Appointments are a half hour long and can be on Mondays from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 PM or Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. If interested or for more information email info@pennway.org
Dave Ramsey's FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Class is on Mondays, at 6:30 PM. This 13-week, Biblically-based course will give you the tools and principles to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before. For more information, call Pastor Doug (882-0223) or email pastordoug@pennway.org
MEN OF CHOICE
TUESDAYS at 6:30 PM in the Fireside Room
Being a male is a matter of birth, but being a man is a matter of choice!
Pennway Church of God is hosting the “Men of Choice-Majoring in Men” curriculum based on the study of Dr. Edwin Louis Cole who’s standard is that “Manhood and Christlikeness are synonymous”. Come join us as we learn how to maximize our manhood, our lives, our families. For more information please call Pennway Church of God at 517-882-0223.
PENNWAY COOKBOOKS - $15 are available in the Narthex or the church office. All proceeds go to renovating the kitchen.
THE CHURCH LIBRARY
For your convenience there is a bookcase in the Narthex. Please help yourself to any books or videos you would like to read or view and return them to the bookcase or book return box in the landing under the stairs when you are finished!
FOOD MOVERS MISSION PROJECT
The Board of Missions invites you to bring anything edible, as long as it is non-perishable, to the giant Campbell’s Soup can under the stairs near the Narthex. This will help supply needed food for our community.
DO YOU NEED A FRIEND?
Are there ever times you feel alone? Would you like someone to pray with you... to listen to you... to just sit with you? Have you ever felt that, with just a little encouragement, you could carry on? God has gifted certain unique persons in our congregation to be such a friend. Responding to the Holy Spirit’s call, these individuals have gone through over 50 hours of training. They have studied, discussed and prepared themselves to be Stephen Ministers. The ministry provides confidential guidance and a person who will pray for you and with you. Both men and women have made themselves available and have prepared for this ministry. If you know a person who needs a Stephen’s Minister, or if you would like one yourself, contact a pastor (517-882-0223) or email info@pennway.org
MEIJER REWARDS
If you shop at Meijer, or know someone that does—sign-up or encourage them to sign-up for a guest card to scan each time you/they shop at Meijer. There is no cost to you, and the benefits will be used by the Trustees for church building improvements. Pick up an application from the information rack or go to Meijer.com/rewards. Pennway’s number is 376752
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
7 Men of Choice, Fireside Room 6:30 pm
8 Friends Place (3 yrs - 5th), Room 223 6:30-8:00 pm
8 GriefShare, Room 205 6:30 pm
9 Adult Prayer & Bible Study, Fireside Room 6:30 pm
11 Worship Choir Kickoff, Choir Room 9:00 am
12 Sunday Night Live (6th-12th Grade), Youth Center 5:30-7:00 pm
13 DAY OF PRAYER & FASTING
13 ALL-CHURCH PRAYER MEETING, Sanctuary 6:30 pm
13 Leadership Board Meeting, Fireside Room 7:00 pm
12 Mission Board Meeting, Room 223 7:00 pm
14 PRIME (50+) Luncheon ($6), Sanctuary 9:30am - 3:00 pm
14 Men of Choice, Fireside Room 6:30pm - 7:30 pm
15 PROCLAIMER DEADLINE
15 Friends Place (3 yrs - 5th), Room 223 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
15 Friendship Group, Room 207 6:30pm - 7:45 pm
15 GriefShare, Room 224 6:30 pm
15 Worship Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:00 pm
16 Adult Prayer & Bible Study, Fireside Room 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
16 Stephen Ministry, Room 223 6:30 pm
20 Financial Peace University, Fireside Room 6:30 pm
21 Senior Adult Breakfast, Flap Jack - S Cedar 8:30 am
21 Men of Choice, Fireside Room 6:30pm - 7:30 pm
22 Friends Place (3 yrs - 5th), Room 223 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
22 Friendship Group, Room 207 6:30pm - 7:45 pm
22 GriefShare, Room 224 6:30 pm
22 Worship Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:00 pm
23 Adult Prayer & Bible Study, Fireside Room 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
25 Breakfast for Ladies, RSVP to Vicki (393-9729) 9:00 am
27 Financial Peace University, Fireside Room 6:30 pm
28 Men of Choice, Fireside Room 6:30pm - 7:30 pm
29 Friends Place (3 yrs - 5th), Room 223 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
29 Friendship Group, Room 207 6:30pm - 7:45 pm
29 GriefShare, Room 224 6:30 pm
29 Worship Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:00 pm
30 Adult Prayer & Bible Study, Fireside Room 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
