See the CROP WALK page below.

Last year’s event raised $3,855.00. Please join us again and help exceed this amount by pledging to walk—physically or spiritually– or making a donation. For more information call: 893-6221, 893-0975 or see Virginia DeMumbrum or Kay Snell.

Great Lakes Regional Blood
Services ~ August 27, 2009

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Doris Putnam is celebrating the birth of her 20th grandchild, Liam Robert Campbell, born on July 31, 2009. Congratulations Doris!

Troop 1048 meets in the church Sundays 5-6:30pm

Scouting Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of the month @ 3:30pm

New legislation extends the popular Pension Protection Act of 2006 provision that allows taxpayers over 70-1/2 to make tax-free distributions from their traditional and Roth IRAs ( Individual Retirement Accounts) directly to charity in 2008 and 2009. The provision is retroactive to January 1, 2008, and will apply to gifts made from that date through December 31, 2009.

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Prayer Team for Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. LSSM has formed an online prayer team. You are invited to join this effort. We welcome church members and guests from our congregations. Each team consists of 10 people from across the state. If you would like to be on a team, or if you have a prayer request, email Pr. Doug Kahl at dkahl@lssm.org or Pr. Philip Hemke at phemk@lssm.org.

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Jewish/Christian/Muslim Dialogue
2009 Triennial Event
Religion and the Challenges of Modernity

Featuring distinguished scholars: James Carroll, Vincent Cornell, Donniel Hartman, and Martin E. Marty.
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Grand Valley State University, L.V. Eberhard Center; Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Register online at:
www.interfaith-mi.org or calling 616-331-5702.

1. Most families wish they had sought hospice care for their loved one sooner.

Hospice is not just for the final days of life. Hospice offers state-of-the-art disease and pain management from the time the decision is made to enter hospice care until the last breath is taken. The goal of hospice treatment is to keep patients comfortable and improve the quality of life throughout the end of life process.

2. You have the choice in hospice providers. Receiving a terminal diagnosis is very overwhelming. We can provide you with questions to ask when seeking a hospice provider for yourself or your loved one.

3. Hospice provides multi-dimensional care for the patient and the family (Medical, Social Work, Spiritual Care, Volunteer and Bereavement Support). Hospice treats the whole family as 'the unit of care' and support is available to help throughout the dying process. Bereavement support is also available to the family following the death of a loved one.

4. Nurses are on-call 24/7. Help is always available no matter what the time of day or day of the week.

5. It is not necessary to have had your loved one in hospice care to receive bereavement services. Anyone who has lost a loved one may make an appointment with one of our bereavement social workers.

Family Fishing Retreat
September 18-20, 2009 @ Michi-Lu-Ca
Led by: Pastor Gordon Peterson
Cost: $125 per 4 person family, $20 each additional

The Spring Father and Son fishing weekend is such a success that the whole family should share in the joys of fishing too. Camp Michi-Lu-Ca is blessed with access to four different lakes to fish from and benefit from the yarns and fishing expertise of local legend George Conner. Bring your own fishing equipment to wet your line one more time before the cold weather sets in.
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Women’s Retreat
October 2-4, 2009 @ Michi-Lu-Ca
Led by: Lisa Jeffreys

Do you need a few days away to just relax, breathe and be with other women? This lightly structured retreat is for women who want to just get away, meet some new friends and have time of their own with very little responsibility or programming. Bring your favorite books or crafts and find a spot in the woods of your very own.
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Treasure Hunt Through Ann Arbor
October 4, 2009 in Ann Arbor
Cost: $500 per vehicle ( team of 4 per vehicle)

Follow clues to explore treasures of the city, win fabulous prizes, and enjoy a day of fun and adventure! Rally begins with a lunch at Zion Lutheran Church. Visit www.elcalivingwater.com for more information.
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Greening Our Spirits, Greening Our Congregations
October 9-10, 2009 at Michi-Lu-Ca
Led by : Kim Winchell

Calling all congregational “green team” members, or clergy and laity who are interested in beginning a congregational earthkeeping group! Come for a time of renewal, encouragement, and support for leading/maintaining congregational earthkeeping efforts. This retreat offers time for group discussion and the sharing of helpful ideas and resources, plus time for reflection along the Camp’s special hiking trails.
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Quilting Retreat
October 16-18, 2009 @ Michi-Lu-Ca
Led by : Jean Coleman
Cost: $95 for meals, accommodations, and materials

This workshop is set up for teams of two to learn and execute the construction of 2 quilts as we fellowship together. Participants are asked to provide fabric for a second quilt. Patterns for both will be provided. Supply lists will be sent with registrations.
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Scrapbooking
November 6-8, 2009, or March 19-21, 2010
At Michi-Lu-Ca
Led by: Sherry McGuffin

Eye Glasses from the Lion’s Club

The Whitehall-Montague Lion’s Club is offering their assistance in providing eye glasses for students in need. Please call Dale or Brenda Vincent at 894-1887 for more information.
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Coffee, both regular and decaf, tea, cocoa and chocolate bars are available for purchase. Can usually be found in the Lounge.