Lake Michigan Presbytery - Niles God Rock 2010

The First Presbyterian Church of Niles, Mi is excited to present God Rock 2010 on Saturday, August 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. featuring the Christian rock group – Affix (for more about Affix please see them on Facebook). God Rock 2010 will be held on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church and is FREE to the community. Everyone in the Presbytery, young and old, is invited! Come join us for an evening of great music, fun activities and Christian fellowship. For more information, please call 269-683-7600.

Rev. Fran Lane-Lawrence, Pastor

First Presbyterian Church

Thirteen South Fourth Street

Niles, Michigan 49120

269-683-7600

First Presbyterian Church of Niles, MI is a diverse community united in Christ, seeking to glorify God in all we say and do. We envision our mission to be and make disciples who minister in the name of Christ, to encourage greater trust in God so that through our words and deeds we show God's love to our neighbors , our community and the world. We follow and serve our Lord through our acts of worship, mission, education, outreach, stewardship and fellowship.

Comings and Goings

Installations

June 13, 2010 - Steve Kaszar as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of White Pigeon

September 12, 2010 - Seth Weeldreyer, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo

In Memoriam

The Rev. Dr. Simon Devries
joined the church triumphant
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010

Simon, a member of Lake Michigan Presbytery, was born on April 20, 1921. He studied at Calvin College, Calvin Seminary and earned masters and Ph.d. at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He taught Hebrew and Old Testament Studies at Hope College and Western Theological Seminary briefly and then for 30 years at Methodist Theological Seminary in Ohio. He and Betty, his spouse of 66 years, moved to Grand Rapids upon his retirement and worshiped at the Central Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. Betty's mailing address is 2500 Breton Woods SE, Unit 2028 Grand Rapids, MI 49512.

Honorably Retired

Rev. Wayne Conner, Associate at Kalamazoo First, effective April 25, 2010

Received by the Presbytery:

Rev. Beverly F. Lane-Lawrence from Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery, as Pastor and Head of Staff at Niles First;
Rev. Patricia Locke ordained by Chicago Presbytery, as Associate Pastor at Grand Haven First;
Rev. Karen Haak from Western North Carolina Presbytery, Honorably Retired

Dismissed

Rev. Helen Jo Taliaferro, to Twin Cities Presbytery;
Rev. Andrew Meyers to Presbytery of the James - in process

Changes in Ministry

Karen Fitz LaBarge to Designated Pastor at Allegan First

Moved from Interim to MAL:

Rev. Richard Campbell, who served at Grand Haven First
Rev. Katherine Culpepper, who served at Allegan First

Church News

PLM Stated Clerk GA reflection

Arriving on Saturday morning July 3rd from Grand Rapids and eager to pick up registration materials and get that credentialing nametag hung around my neck, I made my way to the Minneapolis Convention Center for the 219th General Assembly of the PC(USA). This large and modern facility is set to host more than 700 commissioners from all over the U.S., plus YAADS and other advisory delegates, presbytery and synod staff, denominational staff, observers, exhibitors, ecumenical representatives and the supporting hosts/volunteers from three regional presbyteries. I guess we number somewhere around 2,000 people!

PVM Breaks Ground on $3.4 Million Senior Housing Community in Kalamazoo

CEO Visiting Kalamazoo on Thursday, May 27, 2010

120 New Construction Jobs