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Calendar of Events Friday-‐Sunday, March 31-‐April 2 YES! Retreat Saturday, April 1 (Dates are flexible) Communal Lord’s Day Sunday, April 9 ***3:00 PM – Parenting Mini-Course*** Word of Life Prayer Meeting, 4:30 PM, Knox Presbyterian Church. “A taste of the Philippines” – Starts about 15 minutes after the end of the Prayer Meeting – Garden Room, Knox Presbyterian Sunday, April 23 Word of Life Easter Celebration, 4:30 PM, Knox Presbyterian Church. Sunday, May 7 Word of Life Prayer Meeting, 4:30 PM, Knox Presbyterian Church. Sunday, May 21 ***3:00 PM – Parenting Mini-Course*** Word of Life Prayer Meeting, 4:30 PM, **LOCATION CHANGE*** St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 4205 Washtenaw Road, Ann Arbor MI 48108. Sunday, June 4 Pentecost in the D Word of Life Prayer Meeting, 4:30 PM, at St. Scholastica gym. The address is 17351 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, 48235. It's on the southwest corner of the intersection of Outer Drive with the Southfield Freeway; the entrance to the parking lot is off of Outer Drive.

Summer 2017 – Prayer Meetings will be held on Sundays.

Sunday, June 11 Word of Life Prayer Meeting, 4:30 PM, Location TBD. Friday, June 23 40th Anniversary Celebration of Lifelong Commitments to live Single for the Lord for Sue Cummins, Jeanne Kun and Sherry Snyder. Friday evening, June 23, Knights of Columbus Hall in Dexter Sunday, June 25 Word of Life Prayer Meeting, 4:30 PM, Location TBD. Sunday, July 9 Word of Life Prayer Meeting, 4:30 PM, Location TBD. Sunday, July 23 Word of Life Prayer Meeting, 4:30 PM, Location TBD. Sunday, August 13 Word of Life Prayer Meeting, 4:30 PM, Location TBD.

Community Life

Community Leadership Consultation We are in the midst’s of a Leadership Consultation to confirm some brothers and sisters in their leadership roles. The Consultation will be open until Monday, April 17 For the first time we are asking the community to do this online. Please see the link attached to the email that came with this bulletin or navigate to:

March 26, 2017


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https://www.surveymonkey.com/survey-‐taken/?sm=M_2F3CbIba4nOyU6ax6ouTal9Rg78HZ_2BB8bdyMGYydpBrIEhwEMRT8jwZKj7ajEA0N2x1lQbyqhtEMq8B0xlBLWQ_3D_3D “A taste of the Philippines” – Our “Mini-‐Series” of sharings continue as we explore this large Asian country that has sent us so many brothers and sisters. Starts about 15 minutes after the end of the Prayer Meeting – Garden Room, Knox Presbyterian. Do we owe You money? Our fiscal year ends March 31. If you have invoices, receipts or other items that you have purchased for Word of Life please get them into Ermin Gornik at [email protected] today if possible. This will help us get our costs in the proper fiscal year. Thank you for your service and cooperation. End of the Fiscal Year – March 31st is the end of our fiscal year. Now is a good time to check if you are caught up on your tithing. This is important for us as we plan for the coming year. Thank you for your generosity. Invitation to our next Parenting "Mini Course" This coming winter/spring, we will be offering the next selection in our parenting course series. The topic is "Parenting Elementary School Children," and our dates are April 9, and May 21 -‐ all immediately preceding a community prayer meeting -‐ beginning at 3:00. Anyone who fits into our "young marrieds" group (with preschool through elementary age children) is highly encouraged to make this course a priority. We will provide childcare, so you'll have no worries on that front. If you have any questions about scheduling or content, please feel free to contact Paul Beckman (phone 952-‐201-‐4408 or email [email protected]).

Living Stones Corner

Living Stones Events: Saturday, April 8th: Day-‐retreat. Theme: Hearing God -‐ both in daily life and for larger decisions.

Note: we often use Facebook to communicate about events and service opportunities. If you are NOT on Facebook please contact Janice Firn, [email protected].

Community Service Needs! Grandly Liaison – We are looking for someone to interface with the new Sword of the Spirit Outreach “Grandly,” see below. Please contact Jon Wilson, at [email protected] or (734) 474-‐7985 if you are interested. Administrative Task -‐ We need some help with a small task that can be done at your home. It’s a task to be done consistently every 2 weeks and takes no more than 15 minutes. Contact Ermin Gornik at 734-‐677-‐3662 or [email protected]. Service Team Captain – We need two brothers willing to be trained and serve as a Service Team Captain. This entails 1 meeting a year and then serving at 4-‐6 Prayer Meetings a year. We encourage brothers to consider this important service as it aids our worship of the Lord. Contact Ermin Gornik at 734-‐677-‐3662 or [email protected].

Prayer Changes Lives!

In less than a month, hundreds of youth and Staff will gather for the annual YES! Retreat. This has been and continues to be a significant spiritual event in our community life and in the life of the broader Sword of the Spirit. We all know the spiritual battle that rages for the


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souls of our children. We want to “soak” this event in prayer. There is a region wide effort to have 24 hour prayer coverage throughout the Retreat. See the link in the email that this bulletin came with or navigate to: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kMlVkbSuVAccMbqju_cSA2rPgMKlEUcQfckgrcpG0Ls/edit#gid=0 For the glory of the Lord and the salvation of our children!

Kairos Fellowship Trips 2017 Wilderness trips for young men being graduated from 7th, 8th and 9th grades have been set. As you know, these are great trips for the guys so you are highly encouraged to have your son attend. Summary info on the trips is below and more details were included in a flyer emailed to parents earlier. Kairos Fellowship Trips 2017 Sign-‐up form: https://tr.im/KF2017 Virginia Trip: One week: July 29 Sat – Aug 5 Sat (likely arrive back in NJ late-‐afternoon Saturday) For boys coming out of 7th or 8th grade. $400 Sign-‐up Minimum: 4 boys by Sat, June

3 (or trip is cancelled). Sign-‐up Maximum: 20 total: 12 boys, 2-‐4 staff, 2-‐4 dads (can sign-‐up until Sat, July 22).

Wyoming Trip: Two weeks: June 30 Friday – July 16 Sunday For boys coming out of 9th grade. $700 Minimum 5 boys by Sat, May 20 (or trip is cancelled). Maximum 11-‐12 total: 8 boys, 3-‐4 staff, not much room for dads (can sign-‐up until Sat, June 17). Questions? Contact John Eggenberger at 734-‐678-‐7602 ***Financial Aid available: The Outreach and

Mission Fund will pay 50% of the registration fees. Contact Ermin Gornik at 734-‐677-‐3662 or [email protected]. University Christian Outreach Ann

Arbor Chapter

Nerf War! Friday, March 31st UCO Nerf War, 9:30pm, EECS Building on UM North Campus Invite your friends! Light snacks will be provided. There will be a Nerf War Shopping trip to pick up Nerf Guns and ammunition on March 25th. Email [email protected] for more info. Carpool with other folks to purchase your Nerf gear! Women's Summer Household If any woman is interested in doing UCO Women's Summer Household, please email Bridget Bonenfant at [email protected] for an initial questionnaire. Bible Studies Looking to get connected to a tight-‐knit community of Christians on campus? Want to grow in your knowledge of scripture? We've got a number of bible studies starting up around U of M and EMU's campuses. Days and times are listed below. Feel free to reach out to each leader to get more info. Men's Markley Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 9 PM -‐ Kevin Allport [email protected] Men's and Women's EMU Bible Study: Mondays @ 4 PM -‐ James [email protected] Men's East Quad Bible Study: Thursdays @ 6 PM -‐ Brett Ivey [email protected] Women's Betsy Barbour Bible Study: Fridays @ 7 PM -‐ Veronika Bayer [email protected] GAP Update While we have no GAPPERS here this year we have sent out plenty of Missionaries who are standing in the GAP! See the Members Section of the website for the latest updates from Jerell Merrill and Annie Beckman.


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Sword of the Spirit Outreaches

The Strategic Grandparents Club A source of encouragement and support for Grandparents to impact the lives of their children and grandchildren.

http://www.grandly.org Living Bulwark Welcome to Living Bulwark, the monthly online magazine of The Sword of the Spirit. http://www.swordofthespirit.net/bulwark/

The Lovely Commission A faithful voice for young women who want to build a culture of sisterhood and love.

www.thelovelycommission.org A Work Life Ministries Minute

WLM 10 Community, Work and Mission Our Responsibilities In choosing our Work Life direction, it is basically a question of Stewardship: discovering our gifts, talents, personality traits, our values, and our desires; then making a free will choice to pursue a field and occupation where we believe we can make an impact for Christ while serving the common good. We use our best abilities to obtain the required competencies, both technical, those associated with our chosen occupation, and non-‐technical, those associated with how we go about doing our work, obtained through formal and informal training, then enter our field as a Christian Professional. In this life decision, we have our responsibility and the Lord has his. Our responsibility is to intercede before God to ask Him to lead us and show us His will, the taking of initiative, working hard, seeking out counsel, using prudence or wisdom, discerning, reflecting, being teachable, persevering and responding to the Lord’s grace; coming next: God’s responsibility. To take more responsibility for this decision contact [email protected]

NOTE** There are often changes to the Children Program Service Schedule and the Prayer Meeting service schedule, please take a look at it at the end of the Bulletin*** Question about the Children’s Program? Contact

Jane Hughes at [email protected] or (734) 972-‐4736

Intercessions Word of Life

Ê Please pray for the Men’s retreat this weekend that the Lord visit the brothers with insight and grace. Detroit Community Outreach YouthWorks-‐Detroit

Ê Please pray for the youth who attend Bezalel and for the staff that they may continue to be examples of Christ's love.

Ê For DSO preparation, especially in regards to our facility needs, both housing and office.

Ê For DCO, that young professionals would continue to commit to and invest in the community. Grand Rapids Outreach

Ê That the CLE grow in our ability to accommodate and reach out to young families. Living Stones

Ê Plans, new connections in our work, grace for discipleship, and guidance for the leadership team. University Christian Outreach

Ê Please pray that we are able to reach many new students.

Youth Corner Middle School Boys! - Our next boys' event is a winter cabin camping trip in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Don't worry, we won't be sleeping under the stars Jeremiah Johnson style.


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Christopher Flanagan and Mariano Sastre Jr., trip leaders, have reserved a cabin for the overnight event. The cabin is rustic so the boys will be outside their comfort zones and get a taste for outdoor life as they learn basic winter camping skills. The itinerary for the event is as follows: • Dates: April 28th Friday (Depart -‐ 5:45pm) –

April 29th Saturday (Pick up-‐ 3:00pm) • Depart: Meet at Christopher Flanagan's at

5:45pm Friday, address will be sent out later. The boys will ride with Christopher and Mariano to the cabin.

• Return: Pick up your son, slightly toughened by the elements and likely starting a beard, from Christopher's house at 4pm Saturday.

• Events: On Friday the boys will learn fire-‐making skills and enjoy a meal cooked over the fire. On Saturday there will be a variety of outdoor events and skills.

• Information regarding what to pack will be sent later.

• Meals provided: Dinner Friday, breakfast Saturday and lunch Saturday

• COST: To cover the cost of the cabin and food the per-‐person cost is $25

• Required packing list: Warm winter clothes, Change of clothes, Extra Socks, Sleeping bag and pillow, Water bottle, flashlight, No game systems.

ACTION: Space in the cabin is limited. Please reserve your spot by emailing Chris at

[email protected] Freshmen boys, please follow this link for more details on the trips and the sign-‐up form for the Kairos wilderness/fellowship trips 2017: https://tr.im/KF2017 The YES Retreat is just around the corner and we encourage you to consider it! The retreat will take place from March 31 to April 2. All the information you need as well as registration can be found below: http://kairos-‐na.org/yes/

Girls Group 4th and 5th grade Come join the Fun! 7-‐8:30 PM at the Rau’s, 1450 Jeffery St. Ypsilanti, MI 48198 For the following months the dates are: April 7 May 12 Parents! We welcome and need some parents to stay around during the events. If you can volunteer or if you have any questions please contact. Carolyn Rau at [email protected] or 734-‐482-‐2649 or 734-‐658-‐0151.

Ignite Youth Group Latest Kairos Youth Culture newsletter available at:

http://kairos-‐na.org/YCN/YouthCultureNewsletter-‐Issue109-‐

1612-‐December.pdf

Area Life

Pregnant Moms Needed for Free

Ultrasounds! PREGNANT? RECEIVE A FREE

ULTRASOUND OF YOUR BABY! ArborWoman Pregnancy Center is seeking volunteers for free ultrasounds so our nurses can continue their ultrasound training. Ultrasounds will be performed under the supervision of a registered ultrasonographer. Who: Women 6-‐14 weeks pregnant When: Wednesday, March 29th 6p-‐9p Where: ArborWoman Pregnancy Center 625 E. Liberty, Lower Level


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Ann Arbor, Michigan Corner of State and Liberty below Starbucks Contact: ArborWoman Pregnancy Center (734) 994-‐8863 ArborWoman Pregnancy Center Bringing babies to light! www.arborwoman.com Students for Life of Michigan's Annual Fundraising Banquet -‐ will take place on April 4th, 2017 at 6:30 PM at the Kellogg Center, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824. Our keynote address will be from world renowned speaker Scott Klusendorf. Scott is the founder & President of the Life Training Institute, and the author of The Case for Life. His presentation will both encourage and equip you to defend life. Every dollar raised will be used to support pro-‐life students on campus. Among the services we'll be funding to support are a new Leadership Development Program and an on-‐campus outreach to reach, empower, and support pregnant students. You'll hear more details about these exciting projects on April 4th! Please join us for this opportunity to fellowship with friends, enjoy a great meal, and be encouraged by the work Students for Life of Michigan is doing on campus. Go to: http://www.sflmichigan.org/banquet?mc_cid=4585000f32&mc_eid=2c609f9fce Note: While there is no cost to attend this event, a pledge offering for Students for Life of Michigan will be taken. A recommended donation of $40 is encouraged to help cover event costs. Please join us for our Ann Arbor 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign! Take Part in Our Peaceful Prayer Vigil, which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1st and concludes on Palm Sunday, April 9th. Vigil location: Outside of Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Dr. Vigil hours: 7am-‐7pm, sign up to pray in 1 hour time

slots (friends welcome!) Learn more and sign up at: 40daysforlife.com/annarbor. Ann Arbor contact: Sandie Weathers 734-‐657-‐1936 or [email protected]. Join us for a one-‐mile Jericho March around the block surrounding Planned Parenthood as we sing, read scripture and pray. After the march, stay for a great line-‐up of pro-‐life speakers appropriate for the whole family! Please Note: Our Seven Sunday Interfaith Jericho March is based on Scripture and continues every Sunday through April 9 from 2 to 3pm. Pro-‐Life Action Network needs a minivan for its outreach to reach abortion-‐vulnerable women. One of our donors has provided limited funding for the sole purpose of procuring the minivan. The vehicle must be rust-‐free and in working condition; high mileage and minor problems are fine. A minivan could also be donated to Pro-‐Life Action Network, a 501(c)(3) non-‐profit corporation. Please call or text Mariel 734-‐330-‐9046 Are you struggling to cope after an abortion? The feelings of loss, anger, isolation, and low self-‐esteem do not have to last a lifetime. There is help for healing. Contact an ArborWoman post-‐abortion recovery counselor for a confidential consultation at 734.994.8863 ext. 14 or [email protected].

Trading Post FOR SALE: Dark brown, leather sofa, as new. Both ends recline automatically. $800. Purchased from Art Van new 18 months ago. Cost new from Art Van $1500. Call Stephanie Smith (734-‐395-‐8754) or Dan Smith (248-‐343-‐7037)


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Music Service Schedule Sunday, April 9th -‐ Knox Leader -‐ Joseph Mathias Guitar -‐ Will Cannon Guitar -‐ Melody Wilson Piano -‐ Sam Wilson Bass -‐ Mike Miklosovic Vocal -‐ Liz Naida Djembe -‐ Guillermo Camilo Sunday, April 23rd -‐ Knox (Easter) Leader -‐ Paul Beckman Guitar -‐ Luke Oskvarek Guitar -‐ Chris Ballantyne Piano -‐ Jane Terwilliger Bass -‐ Gary Sacharski Vocal -‐ Angela Zielinski Djembe -‐ Ben Beckman

Sunday, May 7th -‐ Knox Leader -‐ Jim Bergler Guitar -‐ Joe Cahalan Guitar -‐ Joanne Beckman Piano -‐ Sam Wilson Bass -‐ Mike Miklosovic Vocal -‐ Nancy Murphy Djembe -‐ Guillermo Camilo Sunday, May 21st – St. Luke Leader -‐ Mark Miklosovic Guitar -‐ Ed Conlin Guitar -‐ Ellie Giles Piano -‐ Jane Terwilliger Bass -‐ Gary Sacharski Vocal -‐ Irene Vandagriff Djembe -‐ Ben Beckman

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Prayer Meeting Service Assignments Please Note Changes in the Schedule

Date Refreshments Set Up Captain Men's Group PA Leader PA Team

Sunday, April 9 Valerie Taccolini Joe Yocum Jerry Bonar &

Pete Giles Mark Selby B

Sunday, April 23

Sue Walters & Irene Vandagriff

Hank Benedetto

Paul Beckman & Mike Miklosovic Sr.

Sam Wilson C

Sunday, May 7

Ellen Gryniewicz

Everett Vandagriff

Mariano Sastre, Tom Gryniewicz & Joe Firn

Van Vandagriff A

Sunday, May 21 NA Joe Yocum

Hank Benedetto/Greg Erickson & Dave Flanagan

Mark Selby B

Set-up & Take-down

Men’s Groups leaders should communicate with the Men in their Groups. Your men will serve under a Service Team Captain (see above).

PA Teams - Team TK – Ted Kennedy (consulting to all) Brothers, here is a revised team list for PA Service going forward. Our thanks to all our helpers! Team A - Team Leader - Van Vandagriff

Dominic Taccolini Team B – Team Leader Mark Selby with Daniel Selby Team C – Team Leader Sam Wilson with Mark Nitkiewicz

Word of Life Children’s Program Assignments Question? Contact Jane Hughes at [email protected] or (734) 972-‐4736

Nursery 3-‐5yrs 1-‐3rd Boys 1-‐3rd Girls 4-‐5th Girls

6-‐8th Girls 4-‐8th boys

04/09/17 Bridget Yurko

Theresa Cusick Jeff Brink

Valerie Taccolini

Scott Reister

Dave Flanagan

Susan Sammour

Sherry Snyder

Nate Wojtasinski

Sarah Gryniewicz

Mary Reister

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04/23/17 Andrea Birk no c.p. no c.p. no c.p. no c.p.

Charity Stauffer

Amy Brink



05/07/17 Sarah Greene

Barb Sierra

Amy Loescher

Theresa Ziolkowski

Steve Terwilliger

Bob Urbanic

Jan Urbanic

Sue Walters

Pete Ziolkowski

Annie Carpenter

Pat Benedetto



05/21/17 Barb Hoffman

Theresa Cusick

Joel Greene

Amy Loescher

Kelly Bonar

Rosemary Thornton

Carmen Dahlberg

Cevin Taylor

Melody Wilson

Irene Vandagriff

Isis Margaret Taylor

Kevin Dahlberg

Nursery – 4 yrs

06/04/17 TBD

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