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Northbrook Notes October 2013

Northbrook Presbyterian Church Newsletter

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We are Open. Rational. Compassionate…But what does that mean?

Open. What do you think of when you hear that word? I think of ‘open doors’, ‘open minds’, ‘open hearts’, ‘open hands’, ‘wide open spaces’, ‘open up’. I think of hospitality, generosity, curiosity and possibility. I think of invitation, anticipation, dialogue, understanding, and respect. I suppose the word ‘Open’ might also prompt negative imagery—notions of a vacillating vagueness of ‘anything goes’ and ‘no holds barred’. But that’s not the openness I encounter in the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, scripture is full of stories of men and women who lived open lives, open first and foremost to the love of God, the urging of the Holy Spirit, and the presence of the living Christ.

Of course, the epitome of Openness is to be found in Jesus: the one who hung out with the folks who were most likely to find doors closed to them—the lepers, hemorrhaging women, madmen, tax collectors and Samaritans. Jesus: the one who painted pictures of a sumptuous feasts where those who live under the bridges and in the hedgerows are given the seat of honor. Jesus: the one who always opened up the possibility that the kingdom of God is about sweeping away all our prejudices and preconceptions, our narrow thinking and limited perspectives, to be replaced by the realization of a world in which people from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, come together in beloved community.

If the same Jesus we read about in the gospels is still present and active among us now—by the power of the same Holy Spirit that moved the disciples out of their comfort zones to take the Good News into the world—then even today we can expect to be invited into the amazing adventure of making new discoveries, expecting new surprises, encountering new challenges to old ways of thinking, of seeing new visions we could never have seen on our own. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be open to having our minds changed… open to having our lives changed… open to new people who probably don’t look like us, or dress like us, or eat like us. Open to new experiences that will take us out of our comfort zones into places we haven’t been before. Open to new ideas, that may well shatter old paradigms and break open whole new worlds. It means that we are called to practice hospitality, open to inviting ‘outsiders’ in, and equally open to the adventure of taking us ‘insiders’ out – out into the world to engage it—to engage all the possibility, potential and promise that comes when the stranger knocks on the door.

Open. Bringing all of our heart, mind, soul and strength on this adventure called faith. That’s what we’re called to do at Northbrook.

In Christ’s love, Marjorie

Business of the Congregation

Finance Committee So, do you remember the pretty heavy message in last month’s newsletter from Finance? If you don’t, please go back and read it. If you do, here is something light this month to balance out.

FAMILY RULES “Help each other. Always tell the truth. Share. Do your best. Pay with hugs and kisses. Listen to your parents. Laugh at yourself. Say I love you. Try new things. Be thankful. Show compassion. Be happy. Love each other. Dream big. Respect one another. Laugh out loud. Keep your promises. Say please and thank you. Be grateful. Think of others before yourself. Use kind words. Know you are loved. Hug often.” -- Louise Carey FINANCES We need your help! Although it is normal for income to lag expenses somewhat, especially during those summer months when so many people are traveling, this year we are considerably under budget. Our deficit through August is $58,631, mostly due to contributions lagging anticipated receipts. If you’re current with your pledge, we sincerely thak you. If your envelope is sitting on the corner of the desk waiting to be mailed, please send it in as soon as possible and help us get back in the black! Bill Travis for Finance

Special Presentation The Line & Speaker Ben Ogden,

Director of Fort Street Open Door and Salad Potluck

Sunday, October 6 after worship

Please join us on Sunday, October 6 after worship for a very special presentation and salad potluck. Ben Ogden, Director of Fort Street Open Door, will be our guest speaker. He will be showing the film The Line, an award winning documentary on families across the country living at or below the poverty line—hard working people with goals and families who deserve our attention. October 6th will be a special day at Northbrook when three of our Session committees, Mission, Adult Education and Congregational Life, collaborate on a salad potluck luncheon following our regular Sunday service. The highlight speaker will be Ben Ogden, the Director at Fort Street Open Door program, an amazing support system to which the Northbrook community has contributed for many years with donations of clothing, essential bedding, mission dollars and many volunteer hours. Ben will give us an update on the condition of those less-fortunate in the Detroit area. Our only request is that each family bring something to contribute to the making of a huge salad. Please bring your family and friends. All are welcome for this important presentation. A sign up sheet is in Fellowship Hall.

Business of the Congregation We strongly encourage you to register for your photo session for the Northbrook Pictorial Directory. Spots are filling fast and we want to see your smiling face in the directory. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to receive a free 8x10 as well as a free directory just for having your picture taken! We also encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors to come and get their pictures taken. We receive credits toward free brochures, extra pages in the directory, and extra directories for new members when we have many people sign up. These guests will not be listed in our directory but

will be able to purchase beautiful pictures for their families if they choose to do so.

Photo sessions are taking place at Northbrook Church on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 9 - 12. There are three ways to register: (1) Sign up in Fellowship Hall after worship. (2) Go to the church website, www.northbrookpc.org and go to the Celebration tab at the top of the home page and click on Events. Scroll to the bottom of the Events page and click on the button that says Sign Up Here. (3) Call Becky in the church office at (248) 642-0200.

Remember, if you would like to receive a copy of the pictorial directory, you need to get your picture in it.

If you are unable to attend a photo session on those days, you may contact an alternate location to set up an appointment to be photographed. You will need to provide them with our church account number: 334373. An alternate location is listed below. If you are already out of state, you can go to www.appt.lifetouch.com and find a church nearby by choosing the State and City you would like to be photographed in. If none of those dates work, you can submit a picture to be included in the directory for a $10 processing and production fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the church office The alternate location for a photo sessions is:

Big Beaver United Methodist Church 3753 John R. Rd. Troy, 48083 (248) 689-1932, Photo Days: Oct. 21-26 www.bbumchurch.org

Announcing a Congregational Meeting for the purpose of electing officers for the class of 2016. Come exercise your Presbyterian right to vote!

Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. immediately following worship in the Sanctuary

The following people have accepted the nomination of the Nominating Committee and agreed to faithfully serve you:

As Ruling Elder (3 year term): As Deacon (3 year term): Amy Annett – Finance Bob Filter Cheryl Ardis – Worship and Music Pamela Golden Don Hemberg – Finance Patty Van Loo Bruce Hermes - Personnel Brian Long - Building & Grounds Nominating Committee (2 year term): Stephanie Wicker - PYCT Sallie Dorer Bill Travis

Please bring in canned food items at the time of your appointment and LifeTouch Photography will give you a coupon for

$5 off your portrait package!

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Adult Education

It’s not too late to … Attend one of our Adult Education Bible

Classes! Please join in any time you feel that call to learn more about this book, the Bible, that is so very important to our faith and the way we live our lives on a daily basis. All questions, concerns, ideas and opinions are welcome and add a richness to the classes discussions. Please don’t let a worry that you don’t know enough keep you from attending one of the classes. We all have more to learn. There is Pastor Marjorie’s class on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. Also, there is Thom Heinrichs’ class on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. We’ll look forward to seeing you!

Men’s Connection

The Men’s Connection will have its first fall meeting on Thursday, October 3 at 8:00 a.m. in the Library. Please join us for a light breakfast and a sharing of faith with friends. This fall, discussion will center around the book God’s Promises That Keep Us by J. Ellsworth Kalas. The Men’s Connection meets weekly and provides a venue for men’s Bible study and serves as a valuable communication link for volunteer service, church and congregational needs and our spiritual growth. For more information, contact John Thomas at (248) 827-0507.

Brown Bag Luncheon and Book Discussion

Monday, October 28 11:30 a.m.

The next Brown Bag Luncheon and Book Discussion will be held on Monday, October 28 at 11:30 a.m. The discussion will be led by our

very own Nancy Gifford, a former member of our board. Nancy is requesting that we read the book, A Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife by Dr. Eben Alexander, MD. Our discussion will give us much to think on and to become more informed about. We will gather in the Library at 11:30 a.m. to listen, eat and discuss. Desserts and drinks will be provided.

Give a BIG welcome to Bob and Dorothy Warren who have been married for 60 years. They have three adult children, four grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Both retired, they are residents of Bingham Farms. Bob and Dorothy are longtime Presbyterians and have been actively engaged in congregations in Detroit, Livonia, Southfield, West Bloomfield and Farmington Hills. Bob is a retired sales executive, who loves travel and stamp collecting. Dorothy is a retired accountant and office manager and has also enjoyed being active in local politics. Dorothy enjoys sewing and knitting. Both Bob and Dorothy were drawn to Northbrook because of the people they already know who attend here and the

friendliness of the people they are getting to know. They also enjoy the mission programs of Northbrook and Sunday morning sermons.

Welcome New Members

Children and Youth Education

Please mark your calendars:

The Northbrook Senior Highs will be having a fundraiser for the 2014 youth mission trip on Sunday, November 10th from 1:00—4:00 p.m. at Leon & Lulu located on 14 Mile Road in Clawson. There will be food, shopping, a raffle and entertainment! 10% of the day’s sales will help offset the costs of the youth mission trip. Please come out and help support us!

Come and join us for our Mid and Senior High Fall Retreats! In the month of October, the Senior

Highs will be traveling to Loon Lake Retreat Center from October 4th-6th and the Mid-Highs will be traveling to Howell Nature Center from

October 25th-27th. Both offer unique, faith-based experiences that connect youth with Christ and

form strong relationships with one another. Contact Ken ([email protected]) for

additional information.

The Senior Highs took a road trip to East Lansing to cheer on the MSU Spartan football team who they beat Youngstown State 55—17!

The Mid and Senior Highs helped prepare and serve Souper Senior Supper on Thursday, September 12. It was a great intergenerational experience for all involved.

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Date Event Time

Sunday, Oct. 13th Coffee Hour 10:00-11:45am

Sunday, Oct. 13th Apple Orchard 12:00-2:30pm

Friday, Oct. 18th 1Friday 7:00-9:30pm

Fri. Oct, 25th-27th Mid High Retreat TBA

Date Event Time

Friday, Oct. 4th-6th Senior High Retreat TBA

Sunday, Oct. 13th Coffee Hour 10:00-11:45am

Sunday, Oct. 13th Senior High’s 6:00-8:00pm

Sunday, Oct. 20th Haunted House 6:00-8:30pm

Northbrook Youth

Mid Highs

Senior Highs

Children and Youth Education

Dear Northbrook,

This summer I had the amazing pleasure and honor

of working with a program called Mission Intern

through the Detroit United Methodist Conference.

For six weeks, along with two other interns, we ran a

day camp for around 30 kids from the area, who

couldn’t afford to pay for summer programs so we

offered them something fun and free to do.

At first, I was really nervous. I didn’t feel prepared to

take on something like this, but I knew that Christ

was with me and I had so many people supporting

me. From the beginning Northbrook was there for me. You provided me with so much love,

prayers and support—I can never explain how much that meant to me.

This experience is one of the best things I have ever done. I grew so much as a person and

learned so much more about the gifts that Christ has blessed me with. Sometimes I get really

stressed out and instead of turning to the One who can always comfort me, I would run away,

retreat into myself. This summer taught me that I can’t do that anymore, ever.

This experience was also one of the hardest things I have ever done. Sometimes the kids didn’t

listen, they would argue or be disrespectful, and it would get

really tough, but I had to keep going. One day in particular

was so difficult that when I managed to get 5 minutes alone

I laid on the floor and prayed the Lord would give me the

strength to keep going. I felt something come over me and I

was at peace. He told me that I could do this. I knew that not

only did He believe in me, but I had a whole community that

He had given me that believed in me too.

The hardest day of summer was the last day, leaving them all. Mission Intern really touched

my heart and made me realize that mission work with kids is something that I have a passion

for. I loved teaching the children about Christ. Some of them had NEVER heard a single

passage from the Bible! I loved seeing the wonder on their faces when I told them that there

was this God and from the moment they were thought into existence, He loved them and that

He would always love them. Those faces changed my life and renewed my entire faith.

Thank you Northbrook for being such a vital part of this experience for me. I couldn’t have

done it without your prayers or support; you were there to remind me that God is amazing

and that through God I have the potential to do amazing things.

Love always,

Janelle Moulding

Mission

Upcoming Presbytery of Detroit Hands-on Mission Opportunities Join the efforts for fellowship and to make a difference in the lives of others.

Saturday, October 5 Hands-On Mission Fair and Workshop 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This great morning for mission enthusiasts begins with a continental breakfast at Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church in Ferndale. Join us for an opportunity to hear about successful mission projects within the Presbytery of Detroit; to learn about ways to raise funds for outbound mission trips; and to meet with some of our local mission partners: Cass Community Social Services, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, Everyone Eats, Central Detroit Christian, World Medical Relief, Baldwin Center, and HOPE (Ypsilanti medical non-profit). Northbrook has been directly involved with several of these organizations. Last year we hosted this event in our Fellowship Hall, and those of us who attended left informed and inspired. Come to this year’s event to see why and to catch the spirit for mission!!

Wednesday, October 9 World Medical Relief Workday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. We will be sorting medical supplies and equipment. Bring your own lunch and drink. 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit (313-866-5333) Donations of medical supplies and equipment are welcome.

If you are interested in any of these mission opportunities, please go to the Presbytery of Detroit Hands-on Mission web site at www.hands-on-mission.org or contact Winnie Davies-Hancock at [email protected] or 248-593-8035. More information, including sign-up sheets and applicable forms, is posted on the mission bulletin board in Fellowship Hall and will appear in Sunday bulletins.

Consider ways in which you can Live the Love of Jesus Christ. Live our mission that is open, rational and compassionate!

THANK YOU to all of you who have donated produce to the community served by The Baldwin Center in Pontiac, as well as to Stephanie Wicker and Amy Annett who have helped make the deliveries! The veggies have been beautiful and we have collected over 60 pounds of garden produce. As weather permits, please keep them coming. — Winnie Davies-Hancock

Just some of the beautiful bounty we have shared with the community served by The

Baldwin Center this summer.

Mission

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Fort Street Open Door—October 31, 2013

Following our visit on October 6th from Ben Ogden, the director of Fort St./Open Door program and his informed experiences working with Detroit's needy and often homeless, the Mission Connection is hopeful that many more of you will be inspired to join us for our next morning of service coming soon on Oct. 31st. This will be our final opportunity as a community as this will be the last 5th Thursday of 2013. But, in case you miss it, there's always time in 2014!

Your generosity toward this downtown community never fails to humble me. The beautiful clothing, shoes, coats, bedding, and reading/writing materials placed lovingly in the M. Campion bins located in our church's front hallway in short time find their way downtown to warm the hearts and bodies of our guests. Please keep up this important work. Join us on Thursday morning, Oct. 31st at 8:00 a.m. to ride together in the van. If there continues to be interest, we may stop for a mystery lunch in downtown "D". For more information, call Seglinda at 248-626-6514.

This favorite, fun, and festive mission event will be held on Sunday, December 8th following worship. For those of you who are new to our church family, this market is a wonderful opportunity to do your holiday shopping by purchasing meaningful gifts and/or making donations in honor of someone – gifts that will also help improve the lives of fellow world citizens who are in need. Proceeds from the sales of items purchased from represented organizations benefit local and worldwide enterprises, non-profits, and the people they serve. Prices are very reasonable with most under $50. This event allows shoppers to double the joy of gift-giving, for their purchases are a gift to loved ones and friends as well as a gift that brings joy and relief to others who share our world.

We will have many of our familiar and favorite organizations at this year’s market as well as some new surprises. Stay tuned for more information regarding the organizations we will be supporting through this event. If you would like to help with this event, have any suggestions for this year or any feedback on past markets, please contact Winnie Davies-Hancock at 248-593-8035, via e-mail at [email protected], or see her in church.

Mission

Save the Date

For the

Northbrook Presbyterian Church

7th Annual

Alternative Gift Market!


Congregational Life

Souper Senior Supper Enthusiastic applause greeted the ten Mid and Senior High volunteers who helped serve the first Souper Supper of September.

The youth prepared fruit salad and dessert for the 16 regular attendees. Everyone enjoyed the event. Souper Senior Supper is held at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Library. Join us October 10 and 24.

Knit Wits Our Northbrook Knit Wits have enjoyed a busy summer but have continued our knitting projects to provide the care and comfort of prayer shawls. In addition, we have begun to concentrate on our fall time to prepare for the Alternative Gift Market. We have a small collection of hand crafted items to display in the lobby showcase, and we plan to offer a closer look during the coffee hour on October 20. For those who may be interested in purchasing specific items, you will be able to see them up close, ask questions and pre-order a specific color or size of an item. This will assure you that it will be finished and ready for you by the Christmas giving season. We are so grateful to those who have offered yarn to replenish our stock in the yarn cabinet as well as those who have made contributions. We are also grateful to our "at-large" knitters who have brought in projects although they cannot join us during our regularly scheduled meeting times. We are also grateful for the gift of this mission and we have all benefited from the wonderful fellowship of our group and the gratification we feel in the giving. Blessings all around us!

PWN Book Club

The PWN Book Club’s next meeting will be held on November 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Library. The discussion will be led by Seglinda Pritchard.

We will be reading The Reluctant Fundamentalist, by Mohsin Hamid. This book is an intelligent and absorbing 9/11 novel written from the perspective of Changez, a young Pakistani whose sympathies, despite his fervid immigrant embrace of America, lie with the attackers. The book unfolds as a monologue that Changez delivers to a mysterious American operative over dinner at a Lahore, Pakistan cafe.

Please join us!

Sunday, October 27 Join us right after church for a late breakfast/early lunch at Hogan’s. Come for fun, food and friendship. No advance reservations required.

We are in need of ushers for October, November and December. If you are available for the entire month or just one week, please call Barb Stetson at (248) 302-3033.

Flowers for 2014 Sign Up sheets are posted in

Fellowship Hall for Chancel and Window flowers for 2014.

Chancel Flowers will remain $45 and Window Flowers will be $25.

Congregational Life

Our own Patti Van Loo will once again be helping us stay healthy by giving us our flu shots on Sunday, October 13 from 9:00—11:00 a.m.

Adults and children are welcome. Most insur-ances cover them now or will bill you later. So,

just come to church and leave protected. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall. Pneumonia vaccines

can also be given. If you need one, please sign up so Patti can know how many to bring.

The Fall Northbrook Clean Up will take place:

Saturday, October 11

9:00—11:00 a.m.

Please bring your own rakes, tools and gloves.

Donuts and Cider Provided!

It’s Not Too Late: Join us at the Women’s Retreat We are thrilled to be going again on a wonderful, spiritually enriching, fun, fulfilling, bonding, and relaxing weekend for the women of Northbrook. Once again, we will be led by Marjorie on an amazing spiritual journey. Women of all ages, both members and friends, are welcome. We will be going to the lovely Miracle Camp by Kalamazoo where we have the option of single, double, triple or quad hotel-style rooms. For the weekend, the price for a single is $177, a double is $122, a triple is $117 and a quad is $106 - a true bargain! It’s a beautiful setting with a lovely staff who always makes our stay special. Included in the price are three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. The weekend begins on Friday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. and ends after worship on Sunday morning the 27th. We will help with car pooling. More details to follow. Don't miss out. Reserve your place with a $50 deposit. Give the deposit with your room preference to Kathy Bauhof or to Becky in the church office. Hope to see you there!

Name:__________________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________ Email:__________________________________ Room request:_____ single ______ double ______ triple ______ quad If possible, I would like to room with: ________________________________________ Enclosed is my payment in the amount of $_______________ to reserve my space. Note: Full payment is due by October 7th. Please make checks payable to Northbrook Presbyterian Church, memo: Women’s Retreat

Blood Pressure Screenings Kathy Bauhof will check blood pressures once a month through December. Blood pressure screenings will be held after worship on: October 20 November 17 December 15

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Northbrook’s Rose

Happy Anniversary

Paul and Debbie DeLong - 20 years on October 2 Dan and Penny Willey - 25 years on October 8 Bill and Barb Stetson - 27 years on October 4 Bruce and Judie Murdock - 24 years on October 14 Hal and Susan Koss - 41 years on October 7 Clark and Ingrid Haddock - 32 years on October 24

Congregational Life

Had I been a TV game show contestant, I would be $5000 richer. The question: What is the most boring month in a calendar year? The answer: "AUGUST.” The game show folks didn't check Northbrook's summer schedule. How does our church home find so many of us willing to attend these offerings and plan for them? Our congregation and its leaders work as a team. You and I become a "we", a very friendly word. We know the peace which friendship lends.

We hold the faith between our friends.

We know each other's hopes and fears.

We share each other's smiles and tears.

Friends of my own...comrades true...

The better part of me is you.

We Live the Love of Jesus Christ , together. Blessings from my house to your house, ROSE

Historic Trinity Lutheran Church

December 10 Mark your calendars now for December 10 when the Adult Education Focus Group invites one and all to tour the Historic Trinity Lutheran Church in Detroit’s Eastern Market area. The church will be decked out in its finest seasonal decorations including an updated collection of over 475 angels, over 325 creches from around the world, Trees, animate characters, doll houses, garlands, candles, unique old Christmas decorations and always special new exhibits and more. We plan to have a catered lunch at Trinity Church before the free tour. More details to follow.

Please save the Date

14th Annual Solutions Conference for Family Caregivers

When: Saturday, October 12, 2013 9:00am-2:00pm

Where: Diamond Ballroom at the Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Avenue (One mile west of Novi Road) Novi, MI 48374 There is free parking and free admission – a great deal, eh? Caring for a sick or aging loved one can be an overwhelming experience for many people in Southeast Michigan – but help is available. The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is hosting its 14th Annual Solutions for Family Caregiver Expo to provide caregivers with valuable information, answers, and links to community resources and services in an effort to provide family caregivers with relief from their daily responsibilities and support to help them continue their important role. Whether you are caring for a spouse, mother, father, child, relative or friend a few hours a week or 24 hours a day, you will not want to miss this important and FREE event. For a presentation schedule and more information go to http://www.aaa1b.com/news-events/14th-annual or ask Becky, the church office Administrative Secretary, to make a copy for you.

Visit with more than 100 exhibitors to learn more about products and services available to assist caregivers.

Attend expert presentations throughout the day on a variety of topics.

“Ask The Resource Specialist” and receive answers to questions on Medicare, Medicaid, prescription assistance and long term care insurance and learn about specific services and resources available in your community.

Enjoy morning refreshments

Cash and Carry Lunch Available

Respite Care At The Expo for older adults and persons with disabilities is also available on-site at the event. Respite reservation required at (800) 852-7795.

Door Prizes & Giveaways!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Mary Jo Johnston

James Donlon Sue Grady Greg Miller Bob Miller

2 Bill Newman

3 Henry Horldt

Carolyn Beauvais

4 5 Katherine Doctor

Cindy Miller

6 Helene Mills

7 Walt Young

8

9 10 Lee Anne Hemberg

11 Vicki Back Amy Annett

Lori Sandercock

12 Margaret Babb

Carol Marsh Hannah Bauhof

13 Bob Carroll

Shon Halacka Michael Clemens

Keith Larson

14 Susan Koss

15 Dorene Adams David Kappaz Daniel Gerwin Jessica Best

16 Barbara Burnham Dana DeCarteret

Brooke Sandercock

17 Katherine Jarabek

Dylan Gross

18 Kitty Dunbar Kim Norton

19 Sandra Donlon

20 21 22 Steve Pyett Jeffrey Lein

23 Marjorie Wilhelmi

Judy Swink Cassidy Sandercock

24 Dick Forbush

Thomas Jarabek Madelyn Back

25 26 Jeffrey Getchell

Brett Voight

27 Jana Grimm

28 Sallie Dorer

29 Faith Rick Jake Smith

30

Irene DeNike Max Smith

31 Edna Gadsby

Tuesday, October 1

9:00 a.m. Presbytery CPM Meeting

6:30 p.m. Congregational Life Committee

7:00 p.m. Personnel Meeting

Wednesday, October 2

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Pastor’s Bible Study

5:00 - 7:15 p.m. LOGOS (K - 8th Grade)

7:15 - 8:00 p.m. LOGOS (9 - 12th Grade)

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Pastor’s Bible Study

Thursday, October 3

8:00 a.m. Men’s Connection

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday, October 4

Senior Highs Fall Retreat (Oct 4 - 6)

Sunday, October 6

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Worship Rehearsal

9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class

10:15 a.m. Worship and Communion

10:15 a.m. KIDS’ Connection

11:15 a.m. Special Presentation and Salad Potlock - The Movie, The Line, with Guest Speaker Ben Ogden from Fort Street Open Door

Monday, October 7

10:00 a.m. Adult Education Committee

7:00 p.m. Access Committee

7:00 p.m. PYCT Meeting

8:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Men’s Group

Tuesday, October 8

6:30 p.m. Congregation Life Committee

7:00 p.m. Building and Grounds Comm.



2:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions

5:00 - 7:15 p.m. LOGOS (K-8th Grade)

7:15 - 8:00 p.m. LOGOS (9 - 12th Grade)


7:00 p.m. Knit Wits

Thursday, October 10


2:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pictorial Directory Photo Session

5:30 p.m. Souper Senior Supper


Friday, October 11


Saturday, October 12


9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Building & Grounds Clean Up

Sunday, October 13


9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Flu Shots


10:15 a.m. Worship


11:30 a.m. Deacon’s Meeting

11:30 - 2:30 p.m. Confirmation Retreat

10:00 - 11:45 a.m. Mid and Senior Highs - Coffee Hour

12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Mid Highs - Apple Orchard

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Senior Highs

Monday, October 14


Tuesday, October 15

7:00 p.m. Session Meeting



5:00 - 7:15 p.m. LOGOS (K-8th Grade)

7:15 - 8:00 p.m. LOGOS (9 - 12th Grade)




1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting


Sunday, October 20



10:15 a.m. Worship


Blood Pressure Screening

11:15 a.m. Congregational Meeting to Elect Officers

6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Senior Highs - Haunted House

Monday, October 21





7:15 - 8:15 p.m. LOGOS (9 - 12th Grade)


7:00 p.m. Knit Wits



5:30 p.m. Souper Senior Supper


Friday, October 25

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. 1Friday

Women’s Retreat (Oct. 25 - 27)

Mid Highs Fall Retreat (Oct. 25 - 27)

Sunday, October 27



10:15 a.m. Worship

10:15 a.m. KIDS” Connection

11:45 a.m. Lunch Bunch at Hogan’s

Monday, October 28

11:30 a.m. Brown Bag Lunch and Book Discussion, Proof of Heaven Led by Nancy Gifford





7:15 - 8:00 p.m. LOGOS (9 - 12th Grade)



8:00 a.m. Fort Street Open Door



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Southfield, MI (USPS 395-340)

Staff Contact Information

The Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi, Pastor……...………… ext 12 [email protected] Todd Säger, Director of Music……………………..…. ext 18 [email protected] Dan Gross, Contemporary Music Director………...ext. 11 [email protected] Sherrill Heinrichs, Church Education Ministries. . ext 15 [email protected] Ken Stetson, Youth Director………...……………… .... ext 21 [email protected] Becky Bachand, Administrative Secretary………... ext 10 [email protected] Kathy Brooks, Financial Secretary………………....…. ext 13 [email protected] Pam Grim, Preschool Director………….…..………..... ext 16 [email protected] Larry Brown, Church Custodian…………..…..……..... ext 17

Office Hours Mon-Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fri: 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Deadline for Northbrook Notes (newsletter) is the 15th of the month

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