Summer 2016 - Farmington Hills Church of God

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Budget Highlights
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Summer Youth Intern
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FHCoG @ Founder‘s Festival
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Travel with CBH
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CWC Ministry
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Youth News
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Kidz Time
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Bible Crossword
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Missions Update
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Uganda Recipe
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BBQ Bacon Jam Recipe
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Health & Wellness
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Run for the Hills
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Summer Events to Enjoy
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
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Event Calendar
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Summer Schedule
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SUMMER 2016
CHURCH NEWS
The lawn mowing teams could use a few more volunteers to help keep the grass cut this summer. Whether
you can help once a month or just one time, all help is
greatly appreciated.
Please sign-up at the
Welcome Center or
contact the Church Office.
Thank You …
 To everyone who made a financial donation towards
the African Missions Trip, which allowed Pastor Terry to
go in April with his son Andrew and Bob Lee.
 To Joe Pomponio and Matt Sawyer for all of the
preparation and planning of the Church Work Day
on May 1 and to everyone who helped that day to
make the flower beds so lovely, the windows so
shiny, and the many areas so organized. Many
hands do make light work!
Congratulations …
We‘ve introduced a new way to keep everyone in our
Church Family ―up to date‖ on church events, prayer
needs, and more… In Touch @ FHCoG. You have probably
seen it every Friday in your email inboxes. We hope you
take a moment each week to read it, get caught up, and
plan for things to come. We also hope that you will find
ways to grow in your faith, get involved, and reach out to
one another and the community … sharing the love of
Jesus!
Note: Be sure that we have your most up-to-date email
address. If you are NOT receiving the In Touch, complete
one of the Connect Cards on Sunday morning and include your email address or contact the church office –
info@FHChurchofGod.org.
 To Nancy Jeffers on her retirement from the Federal
Government this past September.
Going away to your cottage this summer
or on vacation? Then mail your tithes and offerings to the church or simply do online giving …
Let‘s not let our weekly average for the general
fund drop during the summer months! And, visit our
church website to listen to
missed sermons and to stay
abreast of current church
news.
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3 (NIV)
Budget Highlights (thru April 2016)
Attendance (weekly average)
Tithes & Offerings
Weekly Average
Including Youth:
162
Sunday Average:
141
Average Weekly GF Income:
Weekly Need for 2016 Budget:
$6,814.15
$6,730.00
Capital Fund ―Stirred Up…‖ Income: Jan.-Dec. 2011 ...…...$ 21,755.00
Jan.-Dec. 2012 ………$ 14,175.00
Nov.-Dec. 2007 ……..$ 36,382.89
Jan.-Dec. 2013 …..… $ 10,130.00
Jan.-Dec. 2008 ………$ 91,607.21
Jan.-Dec. 2014 …..… $ 8,035.00
Jan.-Dec. 2009 …..… $ 51,388.50
Jan.-Dec. 2015 ………$ 6,326.00
Jan.-Dec. 2010 **… $ 43,674.00
YTD (thru 04/30) …..$ 2,155.00
** official ending to ―Stirred Up‖ Campaign
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Summer Youth Intern:
Zach Emery
Hey everyone! I wanted to
take this opportunity to tell
you about myself and how
excited I am to be able to
work with the Youth Ministry
here at FHCoG.
Special Anniversary… June 12
10-Year Anniversary of
the Nelson Family @ FHCoG!
This summer will mark 10
years since Pastor Jason and
Anne Nelson joined us!
God has granted me this awesome experience to be able to
be a part of His ministry and to
be a part of your church family! I can‘t wait to get to know
everyone here personally!
I wanted to share a little bit of my testimony for all of
you. I grew up in a Christian family—going to church
almost every Sunday out in Oxford (I was too young
to remember the name of the church). My family
moved to Clarkston Community Church when I was
around 10 years old. I attended Clarkston‘s children
ministry nights through 5th grade and then transitioned into their youth group.
Now, my 6th grade through 8th grade years weren‘t
my best. I was very loud and rude during Bible study
and was just there to be with my friends. Many times
I had to be taken out of class to be talked to about my
behavior. But here is where I know God‘s plan was in
motion... I called my youth pastor actually looking for
a summer job so I could have some extra money for
all the junk food I wanted! But through some confusion and misunderstanding on both ends, he thought
I was asking to volunteer as a Counselor in Training
(CIT) for one of the youth groups! Too embarrassed to
correct him, I started being a CIT that year, not realizing what effect it was going to have on me. I fell in
love with it! Now, six years later. I am still a counselor
at Clarkston, and my love for youth ministry grows
every day.
Ever since that misunderstanding between my Youth
Pastor and me, I realize that it was God‘s full intention
for that to happen. God called me to youth ministry
that day! God truly works in weird and unexpected
ways! I can‘t thank Him enough for all the opportunities He has given me. I cannot wait to see what God
has in store for me during this internship!
They‘ve added three beautiful children in those 10
years—Abby, Jon, & Lydia,
along with many accomplishments, memories, and
relationships. We will be celebrating with them at a recep-
tion in Kirby Hall following the worship on June 12 . We
hope you will be part of this day with the Nelsons. Please
share what they have meant to you by way of a card,
email, note, and/or a big hug of thanks!
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2016 FHCoG SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications & Guidelines are now available for eligible students. Pick up a copy at the Church Office, Welcome Center,
or go to the Youth Website:
www.revolution.fhchurchofgod.org
(Click on the scholarship tab)
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God‘s grace
in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
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SUMMER 2016
CHURCH NEWS (cont.)
Help to spread the word
to Our community about
what’s Happening here
at FHCoG!
Let’s
INVITE THEM T O
CHURCH!
WHO’S NEXT?
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CHURCH NEWS (cont.)
Travel with CBH
...and see the world from heaven's view!
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then it might be said that seeing is worth 1,000 pictures. But more than just seeing the power of a full sensory, first-hand experience cannot be over estimated in its ability to create lasting impressions on
ones ethos for a global understanding of ministry. That‘s what our CBH Expeditions are all about.
Journey to the Holy Land: Israel and Jordan
January 4-16, 2018
Prices coming soon
The Holy Land. It is a tiny plot of earth that has been the hinge of history and more. It is a tiny plot of land upon which Jesus, the very Word of
God, became flesh. The world still echoes with the sound of His voice.
The Holy Land still carries the sense of His presence. Be sure to pack
your Bible. You will see the stories come to life.
To reserve your spot, give us a call! 800-848-2464
CBH on Expedition: India
Spring, 2016
$3,500.00
India is a place full of people, languages, cultures and religions.
This will be a smaller group and we will visit the radio studio at
The Shelter in Cuttack, where the CBH-India team produces a
reader's theatre that speaks specifically into the story-telling culture of the region.
You'll hear the stories of lives changed through Seeker's Conferences, experience the culture first-hand, and be an encouragement to your Christian family around the world.
For more information, or to sign up, call us! 800-848-2464
www.cbhviewpoint.org/#!upcoming-trips/c3ub
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
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SUMMER 2016
CWC MINISTRY NEWS
The Christian Women‘s Connection (CWC) Ministry held a Journey to the Cross evening on March 10. The 24 ladies
in attendance enjoyed some light refreshments and fellowship time before Jill Bernard, Bobbi Pomponio, and
Robyn Ritzema each told their faith story. Interestingly, each accepted Jesus when they were 8 or 9 years old. Very
inspiring stories! Thanks to each of them for sharing their emotional journeys with us!
BAKE SALE
Thank you to all the ladies
who came out on March
17 to help make the 20
lemon pound cakes for the
Easter bake sale!
And thanks to everyone
who ordered a lemon
cake, contributed baked goods, and the many who purchased items at the sale; $633 was made from the sale!
SOUPY SALES
Also, a big thank you to everyone who placed orders for
any of the various soups that CWC made and sold in
February! We have had many rave reviews on how delicious these soups were. The sale was a success and
raised $959!
REMINDER: YOUR CHANGE WILL
MAKE A DIFFERENCE…
WHO’S NEXT?
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YOUTH NEWS
June 24 … School’s Out Party
June 24,
6:00 –11:00 pm
June 29July 6 … International Youth Convention (IYC)
August 5-7 … Warner Camp Retreat
August 27 … Back-To-School Party
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
2016 CAMP DATES
SUMMIT CAMP: June19-24 (9th-12th Grade Grads/$315)
ESCALATE CAMP: July 30-Aug 5 (7th-8th Grade Grads/$315)
REVOLUTION YOUTH MINISTRIES
WARNER CAMP RETREAT
August 5-7, 2016
DISCOVERY CAMP: June 26-30 (3rd-5th Grade Grads/$255)
ASCEND CAMP: July 24-29 (5th-6th Grade Grads/$315)
www.warnercamp.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
SEE PASTOR JASON
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SUMMER 2016
A TRUE FRIEND
When it comes to being in the military, ―Basic
Training‖ is all about learning the foundational
things that ensure success in the future.
If you should need a friend that's true
Then Christ is the best friend for you
For he is faithful, true and strong,
And He will never get it wrong.
This summer our Kidz Time kids will be learning all
about the foundational truths that our faith is built
upon. By learning these foundational truths, the
kids will ensure strong success as they grow in
their faith.
He'll always answer when you call;
He'll always be there when you fall
To comfort, heal and hold your hand;
To pick you up and help you stand.
During ―Basic Training‖, the kids will follow
Frankie, a young man who is determined to
become part of the Army. Frankie‘s grandfather,
―G-Pop‖, is a World War II veteran who has a lot to
teach him about being in the army. However,
―G-Pop‖ ends up learning so much more from
Frankie than he ever could have imagined. He
learns lessons about salvation, worship, prayer, the
Bible, the Holy Spirit, and sharing our faith.
We hope that our Kidz Time kids don‘t miss a
single week of ―Basic Training‖ this summer. Kidz
Time will be offered at 10:00am on the 2nd & 3rd
Sundays from June – August.
This friend I'm telling you about
Has truly got a lot of clout;
He's the Lord and King of Kings
Creator; Maker of all things.
His name is Jesus; risen Christ
And He is great in love and might
All you need to do is pray Ask Him into your heart today.
by Belinda van Rensburg
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. Proverbs 17:17 (NLT)
WHO’S NEXT?
FOR THE KIDS ...
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SUMMER 2016
MISSIONS UPDATEs
TEACH HONDURAS
Following are recent posts from the Pinares High School / Colegio Pinares Facebook page. To keep abreast of the
school that Cathy Bindschadler has partnered to start in Hondorus, follow on Facebook or at www.TeachHonduras.org.
April 3: We left a few houses with materials, but we did not have the time to do
the physical labor for them. They came together and did a beautiful job finishing
the roofing on the houses; they added a vent for the stove and improved the
walls...they even built seats and a shelter for a church!!!! How awesome is that!!
April 26 Post: Yay!!!!!!!!
Mayra, one of our students, got her Visa to visit the United States. She will be in Michigan May 27 to June 10, and
we have tons of fun things planned for her, as well as a
fundraising event for the school. This will be her first and,
most likely only, visit ever to the United States. We are so
happy!!! God is good!! Please keep her and professor Luis
in your prayers when they travel. She is a minor and they
could still potentially turn her away at customs.
May 16 Post: A late post, but here is our Mother's Day celebration. Our students wrote and performed a play about the tragedies of alcoholism and domestic violence against women.
Some of the girls also performed a choreographed dance and
they showed a PowerPoint presentation. It was a very wonderful and super special day to celebrate mothers!
May18 Post: Last week we had a visit from a team that was in
town from the US; they came and spent some time with our
students and taught some English lessons. We love having these
opportunities for our students; having conversations with native
English speakers allows them to perfect their accents
and expand their vocabulary.
Also, professor Luis had the idea for a work project for
them. We are currently borrowing a building from the
town to hold classes in, and we want to return the generosity by helping to improve the building. Luis noticed
that the doors were dilapidated and rotten so the students took it upon themselves to build and replace
them. They did a fantastic job!!!
Fund-raiser to support Cathy Bindschadler’s
School in Honduras
WHO’S NEXT?
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MISSIONS UPDATEs
(CONT.)
Thanks to
everyone who
contributed to the
Yard Sale that the
Costa Rica Missions Trip team held May 1214. The sale brought in $1,700.00!
Special thanks to Vicki Westcott for the
MANY LONG HOURS spent organizing this
sale—GREAT JOB!
Missions Informational Luncheon: Here are some highlights from the luncheon that was held on April 3 …
FHCoG: Our church‘s goal is to increase our support financially and in the number of people taking trips with missions
locally and internationally.
Costa Rica: Heart for Honduras pulled out of Costa Rica because it wasn‘t meeting their mission. FHCoG is considering
going every 2 years now and moving out into the country. It‘s highly recommended as a first missions trip.
Honduras: Teach Honduras has had land donated by French nuns for building a new school. Two other high schools
in the area are being closed by the government, which leaves only the Pineras High School. So the school is going to
be in high demand. Between $20,000-$50,000 is needed to build the new school, which will consist of classrooms,
bathrooms and an office.
Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
The 2016 Summer Olympics will occur from August 5-21 and are a great opportunity to remember the Biblical symbolism that each color of the Olympic rings holds as well as the white background on the flag.
In the Bible, the colors symbolize:
Blue:
the waters of baptism, heaven
Black:
sin, suffering and death
Red:
the blood of Jesus, redemption
The Olympic rings represents the union
of the five continents and the meeting
of athletes from throughout the world at
the Olympic Games.
Yellow: something of value, gold
When the Rings were created in 1913,
Green: growing, fruitful and life
the five colors combined with the white
background represented the colors of
White: purity and righteousness
the flags of all nations at that time, without exception. www.olympic.org
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SUMMER 2016
UGANDA FOODS TO ENJOY
The number of people living in Uganda‘s cities is rising, as the young move away from the countryside to seek work.
However, most Ugandans still lead a rural lifestyle; 87% of the population still live in the countryside and grow their
own foods. And with electricity both unreliable and expensive where it is available, over 90% of Ugandans rely on
charcoal or firewood for cooking. The following recipes are frequently eaten in Uganda because of the ease and low
cost in making them and can be found at www.guiltykitchen.com.
Ugandan Beans
Yield: 5 servings
1 1/2 cups dried rea beans
1 large tomato
1 small bell pepper (or 1/2 small bell pepper)
1 small red onion
2 Tbsp salt
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 garlic clove
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp tumeric
1/4 tsp ginger
1. Sort beans and remove any rocks, bad beans, etc. Our girls put the beans in the basket pictured and toss them into
the air to remove dust and dirt particles. They then pick through carefully to remove bad beans and rocks. Put beans
in a pot of water to soak for 8 hours.
2. Strain beans and add clean water. The water should be about 1 inch above the beans. Put beans over fire for about 1
to 1.5 hours, or until soft. Water should be absorbed at this point.
3. When beans are almost done cooking, add 2 Tbsp salt (5 minutes before they‘re done).
4. While cooking, dice tomato, bell pepper, and onion.
5. Remove beans from fire and put aside.
6. In a fresh pot, add oil for frying. Wait about 3-5 minutes for oil to heat up. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper & stir
until onions are translucent.
7. Then add tomato and seasonings. Add beans and cook for 5-10 minutes.
8.
Serve with Posho, optional
Posho (poe-show)
Yield: 5 servings
4 cups maize (corn) flour
6 cups boiling water
1. Heat water to boiling in a pot. Slowly pour the maize flour into the boiling water and whisk to avoid forming lumps.
2. Stir continuously with a large wooden spoon and mash so that lumps don‘t form. Keep adding flour until it is thicker
than mashed potatoes. Cook for 3 -4 minutes while stirring continuously.
3. Serve immediately with beans (see above recipe)
Jesus answered, ―It is written: ‗Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word
that comes from the mouth of God.‖ Matthew 4:4 (NIV)
WHO’S NEXT?
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RECIPE: Stubb’s BBQ Bacon Jam
Many people requested this recipe (made by Vicki Westcott) on Football Sunday…
So here it is…
This condiment is extremely easy to make and can be spread on almost anything. . .
brats, biscuits, hamburgers, waffles, chicken sandwiches, breakfast tacos, grilled
cheese and on and on and ......... This is sweet, salty, spicy and spreadable. You can
also finish this in the crock pot and keep it warm all game as your guests dig in.
Stubb‘s BBQ Bacon Jam
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs
1 medium
1 medium
3
1/3 cup
3 Tbsp
1/2 cup
8 oz
2 Tbsp
bacon
yellow onion (diced)
red onion (diced)
garlic cloves (minced)
apple cider vinegar
maple syrup (use the good stuff)
dark brown sugar
dark ale style beer
Stubbs BBQ seasoning
cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions:
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Sprinkle bacon pieces with Stubbs BBQ Seasoning. Cook in oven at 350O F or in cast iron pan over medium heat until
brown and nearly crisp. Remove bacon from pan and place on paper towels.
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Drain all but 1 Tbsp of bacon grease from pan and cook diced onions and minced garlic until onions are translucent.
This takes approximately 6-8 minutes over medium low heat.
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While the onions are heating, chop your bacon into 1/2 inch pieces. MMMmmmmmmmm Bacon. Try not to eat half.
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After 6-8 minutes, add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, beer, maple syrup and bring to a boil. This takes about 2
minutes. Using a wooden spoon, make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to get any brown bits off the bottom.
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Add bacon pieces and stir. Cook over medium high heat until glaze thickens. (10-15 minutes)
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Once the bacon jam reduces and becomes thick, remove from heat. You can pulse in a food processor (2-3 pulses) to
make the jam easily spreadable or leave as is. I prefer mine with a little chunk. Either way, you will love this on biscuits, toast, bratwurst, hamburgers, chicken, grilled cheese sandwiches or on a shoe. It's that addicting.
This has sweetness, some salty goodness and a little heat that all works great together.
You can store this in an airtight container (in the fridge) for up to 4 weeks.
(originally from: http://mgoblog.com/content/mgobbq-bacon-jaaaaaaaaam)
Then Jesus declared, ―I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in
me will never be thirsty.‖ John 6:35 (NIV)
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
The 5th Annual
Cipriano Classic
EVENING RUN
June 3, 2016
Farmington Family YMCA
28100 Farmington Rd,
6:45 pm — Welcome & Stretches
7:00 pm—Race Begins
The Cipriano Classic 5K Fun Run &
Walk is an event to benefit the Cipriano Children's Trust. In 2014,
the event donated over $64,000 to the Cipriano Family and
featured 1,035 participants, and in 2015 over $45,000 and almost
900 participants. The Cipriano family continues to be overwhelmed
by the community's response and genuine and heartfelt kindness.
Per Rose Cipriano, ―We very much appreciate all the love and
support from the people of Farmington Hills and the surrounding
communities. Tanner and Isabella continue to thrive in school and
in extracurricular activities. While we are grateful for how far we
have come as a family, our continued focus is on Salvatore.
Although Sal has made great strides in his extremely complicated
recovery, he still has a long journey ahead. As one of the primary
sources of donations, the Cipriano Classic is an important benefit
to the Cipriano Children's Trust fund and it will directly impact
Salvatore's determined road to recovery! Thank you for all of your
love and support. God bless and JKLP."
REGISTER ONLINE at www.ciprianoclassic.com.
June 04, 2016
Livonia City Hall
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia MI
EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00 am – Packet Pick-up & On-Site
Registration (cash or check only)
8:00 am – Free Kids‘ Fun Run
8:30 am – 5k/10K Run & 5K Non-timed Walk
REGISTER ONLINE at
www.livoniasaveouryouth.org/programsand-events/run-2-save-our-youth/
AWPC’s 2ND Annual
Golf Outing
& Awards Dinner
June 25, 2016
The Links of Novi Singh
(on 10 Mile Road in Novi)
Come support AWPC as they begin bringing
the SHARE (Sexual Health and Relationship
Education) program to area schools and youth
groups. Contests, Prizes, Food, Golf, Awards,
and lots of Fun!
Not a golfer? Come in the evening for
The Links' specialty grilled strip steak dinner!
12:30 pm Registration
1:30 pm Golf starts (Hot dog lunch & two
drink tickets provided)
6:30 pm Steak Dinner & Awards
For more info, go to
www.awpcfriends.com or
call (248) 471-5858.
www.miumenshealthfoundation.org
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
(cont.)
TO SCHEDULE A BLOOD DONATION, GO ONLINE TO WWW.REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG,
CALL 800.red.cross or download the American Red Cross‘ ―Blood App.‖
The American Red Cross‘ Blood Donor App is a first-of-its kind.
Through this free app, users can schedule appointments, track
total donations, earn rewards and invite others to join them on
a lifesaving team. The Blood Donor App is a great new way to
help meet the constant need for blood, especially during the
summer months when donations typically are lower and need
is higher.
The app has many exciting features including:
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Find local blood drives and donation centers quickly and easily;
Convenient, easy appointment scheduling and rescheduling;
Receive appointment reminders;
Keep track of total blood donations;
Receive special blood shortage alert messages;
Claim rewards from participating retailers for donating blood or platelets;
Join or create a lifesaving team, recruit other blood donors and view rankings on the Blood Donor Teams Leaderboard;
Rate the blood donation experience;
Follow the user‘s blood donation journey from donation through delivery, when available.
CPR & AED CLASS
The Farmington Hills/Farmington Emergency Preparedness Commission (EPC), in cooperation with the Farmington
Hills Fire Department, will offer an American Red Cross CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) class from
5:30 to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, June 14.
The class is open to the public and will be held in the upstairs training room at Fire Station #4 (28711 Drake Road). A
$10 fee will cover the cost of the class and materials for residents of Farmington Hills and Farmington. The class and
materials fee is $20 for nonresidents. If you require a Certificate of Training, there will be an additional $10 fee. Please
note: all class participants who are seeking to achieve the Certificate of Training must be physically able to perform
CPR/AED, which requires kneeling on the floor and using your arms and hands to perform continuous chest compressions. Participants must register and pay fees one week in advance to ensure the proper student to instructor ratio.
Participants must be at least 12 years old.
To register, email Erin Karlson at ekarlson@fhgov.com or call 248.871.2802.
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SUMMER 2016
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
www.farmingtonrunforthehills.com
Friday, August 19, 2016
5:00 - 7:00 pm
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Race Registration & Packet
Pick up:
Holiday Inn Suites
Grand River
Farmington Hills 48335
Sponsor booths, silent
auction, etc .. lot's of fun!!
Free Concert - Downtown
Farmington, Riley Park
Friday Night Concerts typically
draw 500+ folks
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Walk in the 1K event
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Run in the 5K or 10K event
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Volunteer
Proceeds benefit Special Olympics.
Photos from
Run for the Hills
2015
Saturday, August 20, 2016
6:30 am
8:00 am
8:00 - 8:15 am
8:30 am
8:35 am
9:30 am
7:00 to 10:00 am
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Race Registration & Packet
Pick up Opens, Shiawassee
Park
Registration CLOSES
Costumes judged by our
expert panel of judges
Also - Photo's taken of all the
Team entries (including
costume entries)
Start of the 5k & 10k Races.
5k Walkers start at the back of
the pack.
Start of the 1k Fun Run
Race Awards - Costume
Awards, then the 5k, and lastly
the 10k
AWESOME music & food
Farmers Market - Downtown
Farmington
Flowers and plants plus
seasonal fruits, vegetables
and bakery goods. Crafts from
local artisans as well.
WHO’S NEXT?
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SUMMER EVENTS TO ENJOY
June 24, 2016
7:00 pm
A southern gospel concert
featuring:
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Grammy-Award Winners
The Blackwood Brothers
Quartet
Comedian Tim Lovelace
Jim Sheldon, the Positive
Cowboy
Matchless Grace
Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door • 734.735.9535
Carlson High School, 30550 West Jefferson, Gibraltar, MI
www.spiritsongfest.com
TobyMac
Chris Tomlin
Jeremy Camp
Hollyn
and more
bigticketfestival.com
The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart
and a good conscience and a sincere faith. I Timothy 1:5
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Celebrating …
BIRTHDAYS
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
June
03 … Barry Gates, Gary Jeffers
05 … Linda Marie
07 … Gavin Satterfield
08 … Dean Demos, Victoria Stafford
11 … Barb Maki
14 … Bridgette Kearney
15 … Doris Thompson
18 … Kevin Smith
19 … June Huber
23 … Clyde Beaver
24 … Michael Byron
26 … Veronica Cox, Connor Greenlee
27 … Maddie Craig
29 … Sierra Hammond
June
01 … Bob & June Huber
09 … John & Jeannie Mancos, Ken & Debbie Ritzema
13 … Darrin & Sharon Brandal
22 … David & Robyn Ritzema
23 … Mike & Sue Chrisom
27 … Shawn & Amy Lightner
July
04 … Logan Zielinski
06 … Deano Demos
07 … Darrin Brandal
09 … Elle Greenlee
10 … Samantha Pomponio, Reagan Baty
11 … Naithalene Suathojame
15 … Carron Odokara
18 … Maria Urbonas
20 … Sage Hammond, Chelsie Melki
22 … Peaches Duncan Lee, Ralph Frye, Pam Keffer
24 … Mandy Smith
27 … Marie Byron, Phil Culler, Allison Haehn
31 … Ken Ritzema
August
02 … Victoria Riddell-Maki, Daylin Merritt
06 … Chantal Melki
07 … Robert Lee
08 … Skyler Hammond
09 … Vicki Westcott
13 … Linda Cook
20 … James Yaworsky
21 … Dave Churches, Megan Stutzman
24 … Hunter Bindschadler
25 … Cathy Bindschadler, Weston Roberts
26 … Joe Pomponio
28 … Dustyn Brock
July
07 … Kevin & Cathy Bindschadler
12 … Jason & Anne Nelson
13 … Ron & Marie Darling, Shogo & DannaJo Matsuki
14 … Bob & Wilma VanLue
16 … Ron & JoAnn Holland
23 … Scott & Sherri McClain
26 … James & Janine Demos
August
15 … John & Sandra Pennington
20 … Anthony & Christine Roberts
25 … Chris & Julie Zielinski
WHO’S NEXT?
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Event Calendar
Jun 2 — Viva Honduras! Fundraising Gala @ St. Mary‘s
Cultural Center, 6:30pm
Jun 5 — Summer Worship Schedule begins, one service only
at 10am
Jun 12-Jul 17 — Spiritual Gifts Class (6-sessions), Sundays @
8:45 am
Jun 12 — 10-year Anniversary Celebration of the Nelson
family at FHCoG
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Jun 19 — Father‘s Day/Movie—‖Shawn‖
Jun 21-23 — COG Regional Convention, Anderson, IN
Jun 26-Aug 8 — New Sermon Series: 9 Flavors—1 Fruit
Jun 24 — Youth‘s School‘s Out Party, 6-11:00pm
Jun 29—Jul 6 — International Youth Convention
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Jul 3 — Missions Meet & Greet
Jul 6-27—Youth BBQ & Game Nights @ the Nelsons,
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Jul 14-17 — FHCoG @ Farmington Founder‘s Festival
Jul 18–22 — Vacation Bible School (VBS), 9am—noon
Jul 24 — VBS Super Sunday
Jul 25-Aug 29 — Men‘s 33 Study Group, Mondays 7-8:30pm
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Aug 5-7 — Warner Camp Retreat, Youth
Aug 20 — Run for the Hills, Farmington
Aug 21 — Back-to-School Back Pack Project
Aug 27 — Youth Back-to-School Party, 1-5:00pm
Aug 28 — Youth Sunday/All-Church Picnic
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@ Farmington Hills Church of God
This Summer is full of exciting activities and opportunities to invite friends to church and grown in your faith.
You won’t want to miss a moment of it...
Sep 5 — Labor Day (church offices closed)
Sept 4 — Outdoor Worship & Communion
Sep17 — CWC International Dinner
SAVE THE DATE!
June 5—September 4
Read the New Testament this Summer
ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE THAT
GUARANTEES BLESSINGS!
August 28 … Watch for Details!
A daily diet of scripture will deepen your appreciation and
thankfulness for who He is and what He has done.
Pick up a Reading Plan Guide @ the Welcome Center
FARMINGTON HILLS CHURCH OF GOD
25717 Power Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336-1043
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Web:
248.477.9144
248.477.2212
info@FHChurchofGod.org
www.FHChurchofGod.org
Life-Changing, Christian Living
Summer Worship
Begins June 5
One Service @ 10:00 am
No Sunday School
Farmington Hills Church of God
25717 Power Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (between 10 Mile & 11 Mile Roads)
248.477.9144