Opportunities

Do you have any items that could be used by another congregation or individual?

Are there items you are looking for that others may not need anymore?

Are you hiring?

Do you need volunteers?

If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions then complete our online form and your request will be posted on this webpage and in our ebulletin!
 

Give and Take

Available

Music - Music - Music - Concord Presbyterian Church, Concord, MI (1-30-12)

6 copies of "THe Christmas Messiah"

6 copies of "The Messiah", copyright 1928
both in good condition

2 copies of "Songs for Early Childhood at Church and Home"

7 copies of "Hymns for Primary Worship"

6 copies of "Hymns for Now" 1967 [for teens and young adults]

17 copies of "The Story-Tellin' Man" by Ken Medema
a children's musical

If anyone is interested, please contact us at 517-524-8914 or email concordpresbyterian@frontiernet.net.

 

Hard Hats - Lyons-Muir Church, Muir, MI.
30 White and yellow hard hats - will donate to anyone who can use them.  Contact Lyons-Muir church, (989) 855-2247

 

Choir Robes - First Presbyterian Church, Battle Creek, MI.

Children's Choir Robes (46) Junior Symphony/Visa Montego, Sapphire Blue, Lengths 38 - 54. 
Yokette/White washable satin with embroidered red cross (25)

Teen Choir Robes (32), Admiral Blue/Symphony/Visa Montego, Lengths 43 - 56
White Stole - Reversible - Wine/White Stole (25)

 
 

Needs

WANTED:  Book of Occasional Services – a Liturgical Resource Supplementing the Book of Common Worship, 1993.  If you have one that you would be willing to sell, please contact Mary VanAndel, maryvanandel@comcast.net , or 269-344-0119.
 

Opportunities

Camp Greenwood

Part-time Spring and Full-Time Summer Program Director
  
Camp Greenwood has an opening for a part-time (10 hours per week, January - May) and full-time (June-August) for a Program Director. Interested persons may apply or gain additional information by contacting Greg Hoekman, Camp Director at office@campgreenwood.org or by calling Camp Greenwood at (231) 224-3059. Information about Camp Greenwood may be found at www.campgreenwood.org.
  
Position Purpose:
 
To further the mission of the camp through the planning and delivery of program activities and events;
Design and deliver christian based program activities that are safe, spiritually significant, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities.
Assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the camp director.
Direct and lead counselors and program support staff on a daily basis.
 
Education and Experience:
 
At least two years experience as a camp counselor or program director.
Previous experience teaching or leading youth groups.
Strong role model and christian values.
Theological or ministerial training strongly preferred.
Successful background check.
Must be able to obtain ACA qualifications for a Program Director
 

There are several ministry opportunities in Lake Michigan Presbytery which are NOT posted on the Congregational Leadership Connection site.

Designated Pastor Postion at First Presbyterian Church in Dimondale - email Leslie/Nancy for a copy of the church's CIF

Please contact John Best, General Presbyter ASAP if you are interested or know of someone interested in these positions.
Send resumes to jbest@lakemichiganpresbytery.org
(3-31-2011)

 
 

Volunteer Positions

  • Presbytery Nominating Committee is seeking individuals for various positions, click here to learn more.

  • Greenwood always needs volunteers to keep camp in good physical condition.  Help is needed with building and grounds maintenance.  Also, volunteers are needed to serve on the Greenwood Agency or to work with subcommittees of the agency in long range planning, fund raising, program development, marketing and publicity.  Contact Camp Director, Greg Hoekman (greghoekman@yahoo.com).

  • The Presbytery supports campus ministry programs at Michigan State, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and at several schools in Downtown Grand Rapids.  The boards for these ministries consist of volunteers who oversee the ministry and also raise financial support.  More information can be found on our Campus Ministry page

  • Volunteers are needed to serve on the Youth Strategy Team which meets periodically by phone and in person to plan youth events and to develop opportunities for leadership development  for youth and their leaders, contact Brian Koon, b.koon@comcast.net