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Travel to the Holy Land with Bishop Keaton
People from across the Michigan area are invited to join Bishop Keaton February 8-17, 2011 on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Visit such sites as Capernaum, Nazareth, Jericho, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Sail across the waters of the Sea of Galilee and experience a time of worship together. Remember your baptism at the River Jordan and celebrate holy communion near the Garden Tomb. Take a dip in the mineral laden waters of the Dead Sea. Visit Bethlehem Bible College and Princess Basma Hospital and experience their ministries to the people of Palestine. The group will hear three lectures, including a contemporary dialogue on the situation of Palestine/Israel. The cost is around $2,500 and includes round-trip airfare from Detroit or Grand Rapids, hotel stay, breakfast and dinner daily, taxes, tips and surcharges.
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Registration Begins for Fall Lay Speaking Classes
Basic and Advanced Lay Speaking classes will be held on Saturday, October 9 and Saturday, October 30 from 9am to 3pm at Grand Haven Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Rd. in Grand Haven. You must have completed the Basic class before taking the Advanced class and must complete both days of Advanced classes to receive your certificate. According to the Book of Discipline, to remain a certified Lay Speaker one must take an Advanced class every 3 years. If your certification has lapsed, but you did take Basic, you may take either the Advanced or the revised Basic being offered.
Please bring your Bible and writing materials. Payment can be made at the first class. September 17 is the registration deadline and we need a minimum of 10 participants in each class.
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Growing Together on the District |
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"Growing Together on the District"
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This is a feature of the weekly Connection where GR District churches can coordinate ministries, develop partnerships and promote the sharing of resources. This information exchange directly relates to the GR District vision statement "Growing Together and Reaching Out". Examples of information exchange can include topics like: "Adult Sunday School Materials Needed" to "It Worked for Us" examples. If you have something to share or need feedback on information related to resources, please email your info to Liz in the GR District office at
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or call the office at 616.459.4503.
- South Wyoming UMC has Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School material for $50 and some WONDERFUL props made by a very gifted member of our church available for a donation if you are able. Click here to check out the photos on our website. Some items are not available because they were on loan to us. Contact the church at 616.532.0131 if you're interested!
- Vergennes UMC has approximately 650 tapes (Long's Electronics Pro Gamma 2000) and some poly cases available for the taking! If interested, please call the church office at 616.897.6141.
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Grand Rapids District Mission Statement |
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Our Mission calls us to:
- Train, equip, encourage, and coach clergy and lay leaders for transformational ministry
- Provide effective multi-layered communication
- Promote networking and clustering among clergy and churches
- Engage together in acts of mercy, and justice and spiritual growth
- Be proactive risk-takers and change agents
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Grand Rapids District Vision Statement |
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Growing Together, Reaching Out
The churches of the Grand Rapids District of the United Methodist Church are healthy, vital, outer-directed and are united in actively making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. As clergy and laity, we live out our connection through cooperative initiatives, local and worldwide mission, mentoring, sharing of resources, and mutual love and support.
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About the District
