Missionary Connection

At the February 23, 2010 meeting of Presbytery it was
approved that the Presbytery of Detroit would become
a 100% supporter of the Missionary Connection.

RATIONALE:

Years ago the PCUSA had a Personal Interest Program
(PIP) which assigned a missionary or couple or family to
each congregation.  This program generated a great
amount of information about our PCUSA missionaries
across the denomination.  We’ve been asked by the
World Mission Division in Louisville to connect again
with someone on the mission field. 

That is the purpose of this Missionary Connection.

If you already have such a connection, please indicate
this on the flyer. If you would like a personal missionary,
just let us know and Louisville will connect you with
someone.

We can all pray for our missionaries!  Herein lies the
power of our Missionary Connection.

Royal Oak, Starr Presbyterian Church
1717 W. Thirteen Mile Rd.
has an opening for a part-time Music Director.
More Information

Presbytery of Detroit's
Howell Conference & Nature Center


Summer Camps Now Registering!

Calendar of Events July through October 2010

For more information - 517-546-0249
hcnc@howellnaturecenter.org
www.howellnaturecenter.org

The Social Justice & Peacemaking Team endorses the
efforts to renew the SMART millage, an issue which will
appear on many ballots this August.  We encourage our
Presbytery & congregation members to prayerfully
consider giving it a "yes" vote.

Facts About SMART's Millage Renewal Election
August 3, 2010

• SMART's operations are partially funded with an
  operating millage of .59 mill.  This millage is
  assessed against property in the counties of
  Macomb, Oakland and Wayne.  This millage
  revenue, approximately $52 million, makes up
  about 42% of all revenue received by SMART. 
  This funding is critical to SMART's operation
  and to public transit in Southeast Michigan.
• SMART's last millage campaign/election happened
  in 2006.  SMART and public transit are clearly
  valued and recognized as important to the region,
  its businesses and residents because the millage
  passed overwhelmingly.  The average YES vote
  was approximately 72% in 2006.
• Since 2006, public transit has only become even
  more important.  Gas prices have spiked.  Public
  transit can save the average rider thousands of
  dollars in vehicle operation and maintenance costs.
  Appreciation and concern for our environment have
  risen as well.  Riding public transportation is among
  the most effective ways to positively impact
  congestion and reduce your impact on the
  environment.
• The cost of supporting the SMART millage to an
  average homeowner in the suburban metro Detroit
  area is very affordable.  The millage is assessed
  against each thousand dollars in TAXABLE value
  of the house.  Assuming an average market value
  of a home in the 3 county area served by SMART
  is approximately $100,000, the taxable value would
  be $50,000.  So, applying the .59 mill SMART
  millage against that $50,000 in taxable value
  ($0.59 times 50) results in a cost of $27 per year
  to support SMART operations and provide critical,
  much needed public transit services to the region.
• The SMART millage renewal election is to be held
  Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

Recap:

• .59 mill is the millage rate for SMART
• the election date is Tuesday, August 3, 2010
• the cost to an average homeowner in the 3 county
  region is less than $30 per year
• SMART is the ONLY regional transit authority in
  Southeast Michigan and this millage is critical!

SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER OF SE MICHIGAN
is now receiving applications for the Fall of 2010 for its next
Pastoral Care Specialist Program, continuing education
opportunity for congregational leaders, offered in
Farmington Hills, Flint, and Holland.  This is a one year
program which provides support for those in leadership
in congregations. 
The program meets from September, 2010 – June, 2011,
one day a month for 10 months. 
Click Here for more information, to download application
and to make contact with the Samaritan Counseling Center
with any additional questions. 

Alive in the Park
Garden City Presbyterian Church
Aug. 22, 2010 Worship Service at 10:00 AM
followed by free music, food, and games for the kids.
Open to everyone.