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MARCH
ROSEDALE GARDENS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
“By the loving grace of Jesus Christ working in us, we are a people who
2019 practice welcoming relationships and caring service, to the glory of God.”
CHAPEL FRIDAYS
Every Friday the Chapel is open from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Join Pastor Kellie and
Joyce Backus for a 15 minute prayer and communion service in the Chapel from
12:15-12:30 p.m. in the front pews. Before or after this service feel free to sit and
pray, read your own devotional or select one from a table of others provided for
you. Feel a sense of Christ’s peace, enjoy music recorded by Sandy Main-
Niemisto, and if you desire Pastor Kellie and Joyce are also available to pray with
you.
BLOOD DRIVE
The Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive at RGPC on Saturday, March 9
from 9:00 - 3:00 in Fellowship Hall. Currently, the need is great as supplies are
low. All donations will be used for patients in the Metro Detroit area. Every unit
collected has the potential to save 3 lives. Please consider making a life saving
donation at the March blood drive. Sign-up outside the small chapel.
Join us for an evening of music and celebration.
Let Your Light So Shine!
Popular Contemporary Christian Songs Performed by
Rosedale’s Grace Notes - Saturday, March 23
Parc Theater - Plymouth
ADULT WORK WEEKEND
Have you ever roofed a house, built a deck or staircase, done plumbing, installed
doors or windows, or painted a house? Have you ever cleaned out a fire pit,
washed windows, swept walkways, planted flowers, spread mulch or painted
trim? Some assume that you have to be highly skilled to go on the Adult Work
Weekend. Not so! There is something for everyone to do. Do you enjoy laugh-
ing and working with others, learning more about yourself and your capabilities,
strengthening your faith and doing God’s work in helping others? Do you like to
make new friends and renew old friendships? If your answer to any of the ques-
tions above was “Yes”, please consider joining us May 16 - 19 at Camp Skyline
in Almont, Michigan for the 15th RGPC Adult Work Weekend. Cost of the trip
is $125 and scholarships are available. An informational meeting will be held
on March 24 at 11:45 in the chapel.
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UPCOMING CALENDAR MARCH PRAYER FAMILIES
MARCH
3 Casler, Herrick, Poe, Szaal
3 New Members Class 10 Fitch, Marzolf, Stefanson,
6 Ash Wednesday Service at St. Paul’s
(Larry/Catherine) White
9 Blood Drive
17 Balan, Hillebrandt, McCormack, Scott
10 All Church Brunch
17 New Members Received 24 Bergadine, Cook, Huysken, Walrad
20 Session at 7:00 31 King, Neavill, Rzepka, Uller
23 Grace Notes Concert _______________________________________
24 Communion
31 Family Worship
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MEMBERS IN NEED OF PRAYERS
Groups meet the
Beverly Balan, Megan Barker, Abby Bennett, 3rd Tuesday of the month (September to May)
Kevin Culler, Bill Dunphy, Rose Eickhoff, from 7-8:30 p.m.
Dixie Elam, Betty Evenden, Lillian Forest,
Beverly Forsyth, Laurie Holmes, Jim Johnston, Pastor Kellie Whitlock, Pastor Kate Mackie,
Jan Prentice, Donna Robb, Sarah Roffi, Lewis Sandy Main-Niemisto and Jason Elstone will put
Swindell, Richard Szaal forth a question of the month for discussion that
________________________________________ involves faith intersecting everyday life. The Pub
Theology “Faith Meets Real Life" March
Question: What is the Christian response to the
current immigration situation?
Sandy’s group will meet at Mission BBQ, 20420
Haggerty Road,
Northville (note new location)
Kellie’s group will have a new location to be
Announced.
Kate’s group will meet at Cowley & Sons, 33338
Grand River Ave., Farmington
Jason’s group (20s and 30s year
olds) will meet in private homes so
child care can be provided.
Can’t make it to the Pub Theologies but still want
to join in? There is a Facebook group within the
main Rosedale page that you can join. Click on
groups and select RGPC Pub Theology. There
will be discussion regarding the question for all to
join in.
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Are you celebrating a birthday this ELECTRONIC GIVING TO RGPC
month? Please prayerfully consid-
er supporting our Endowment Fund Simply text rgpc to 77977 and you’ll be sent a
by giving one dollar for each year message to access our Pushpay page where you
of your age as a celebration of your
life and "giving back" for the blessing of life. can use your bank account, debit card or credit
Happy Birthday from your Endowment Commit- card to securely give to Rosedale Gardens
tee! Presbyterian Church. You can make a one-time
gift or set up recurring gifts. If you prefer to use
MARCH your computer, visit:
ENDOWMENT FAMILIES www.pushpay.com/pay/rosedalegardens where
3 Lori Oke you can use the same options to give to RGPC.
10 Alice Steffe The Pushpay app is also available free from the
17 Michelle Barie Apple and Google stores.
24 Mike Shaver
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OUR STEPHEN MINISTERS are
ready to provide focused, confidential, one-to-one
Christian care. We can help those who are hurt-
ing experience the healing power of
Christ’s love. If you or someone you
know is going through a difficult
time, contact one of our Stephen
Leaders, Pastor Kellie, Pastor Kate,
or Dr. Bob Seymour, to discuss how a Stephen
Minister might be able to help.
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SAVE THESE DATES!
Blood Drive - March 9 Pastor Kellie is on Twitter! Follow her
@RevKellieRGPC
Contemporary Christian Concert
with Rosedale’s Grace Notes -
Have you downloaded the RGPC APP? You can
March 23
find it in your app store by searching Rosedale
Adult Work Weekend Info Meet- Gardens Church. Audio sermons, calendar, pray-
ing - March 24 er requests and more! Free to download.
Easter - April 21
Youth Group Barn Dance Fundraiser - May 4
Adult Work Weekend - May 16-19 _______________________________________
Baccalaureate Sunday - June 2
Vacation Bible School - July 29 - August 1
COMING THIS SPRING
_______________________________________________ A new support group
THE 2019 PER CAPITA AMOUNT “Comfort for Caregivers” -
IS $28.55 PER ACTIVE MEMBER.
details soon!
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RGPC Kids
SUNDAY MORNING RGPC KIDS’ PROGRAMS. Children ages 3 years - 5th grade are invit-
ed to join us for Pathways to Worship (3 years – grade 1) or Faithworks (grades 2-5). Crea-
tive, age appropriate classes are offered to help children experience God’s love through art,
music, drama, mission and worship. Children will actively engage in their own learning and
begin to form a solid foundation for spiritual growth. Join us! Is your child registered for
Sunday School? Please see your child’s teacher for a registration form. Additional forms are
available online or on the counter in the church office
This month, our Pathways to Worship children will hear the story, Jesus Visits Mary and
Martha. The simplified worship service including music, stories and crafts, will show children
that listening to Jesus is always the best choice. Our FaithWorks class will explore the story,
Jesus Calms the Sea. Students will participate in a variety of experiences that will help
them discover that trusting Jesus during challenging times or a ‘life storm” is what faith is all
about.
Have you seen our Parenting Christian Kids Newsletter? This wonderful resource includes helpful
information about various topics and ways to discuss them with children. It includes a section about
the latest media options (books, movies, pod casts games and Apps.) for kids. The summaries and
suggestions provided of these media choices are beneficial to helping parents make informed deci-
sions. Parenting Christian Kids is available through our RGPC website and Facebook page. Be sure
to see our March edition.
SAVE THE DATE – JULY 29 – AUGUST 1, 2019 VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL - This summer we will STAND STRONG FOR GOD! Join us at
Kingdom Rock for an EPIC VBS ADVENTURE!
WISH LIST
In this ever-changing world, the church is doing its best to be mindful of the added safety pre-
cautions now needed. Some of our rooms and classrooms for our children and youth up through
senior high are currently not equipped with locking doors so we are asking for some assistance. It
would cost about $1,200 to purchase and install the proper commercial locks that we need for 6
doors in the church. If you would be willing to help cover some of this cost, we would appreciate
it! Please make a check out to "RGPC" with "Door Locks" in the memo line, or you may make an
on-line donation through PushPay, select "Other" and type in "Door Locks." Thank you for being
a part of the protection of our church family!5
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9:00 A.M. LENTEN MARCH BIRTHDAYS
BIBLE STUDY THEME: 1 Carolyn Bieganski, Ingrid Kord-Kroeger,
“WHO’S WHO DURING HOLY WEEK” Barbara Manning, Rachel VanWallaghen
Join us in Youth Hall for study, prayer, 3 Kristen Foley, Kim Lubig, Riley Squire
fellowship and refreshments. 4 Barbara Major, Chuck Will
5 Dorothy Burke, Erin Uhelski, Sue Witte
Mar. 10: Peter, Jesus & Holy Week - 9 Ken Kenyon, Becky Rowan, Jamie Williamson
Pastor Kellie 10 Pinky Folsom, Brooke Killingbeck, Julie Seiter
Mar. 17: Historical Herod - Jack Smith 11 Millie Everson, Jessica Rosati, Adam Stage
Mar. 24: The Descendants of Herod - Jack Smith 12 Cherie Lessig, Sally Roach
*Please Note: Jack will be including slides 13 Linda Beney, Catherine White
from his travels to the Holy Lands 14 Amy Bennett, Matt Bohlman
Mar. 31: Pontius Pilate: Villain or Victim - 15 Nancy Bowlby
Pastor Kate 16 Mike Olson
20 Sofia Flamenco, Olivia Kooienga
10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERMON 21 Alec Olson
SERIES: THE BIG QUESTIONS 22 Rose Eickhoff, June Wilson
23 Andrea Hirtzel, Mel Kolinski
Mar. 10: Why Go To Church? 24 Oliver Hewson
Mar. 17: What Does it Mean To Be A Member 27 Madison Hewson, Bill Jacobs
of the Church? 28 Joel Smith
Mar. 24: Who is Jesus? Why Did Jesus Come 29 Jim Canham
Into the World? 30 Nancy Swindell, Cathy White
Apr. 7: Why Did Jesus Have to Die? What is 31 Roman Hughes, James Kinville, Dan Williams
the meaning of the Cross?
Apr. 14: Palm Sunday, So What?
Apr. 21: Easter: Did Jesus Really Rise From the
Dead & What Does it Mean For Me?
PLEASE TAKE
A WHITE ROSE
from the basket outside of
the Chapel any time now
through Easter. When your
prayer for yourself or some-
one on your heart has been answered or your
prayer has brought meaning in your life, place
your rose in the wreath. Pastor Kellie would
like to hear your prayer story if you are
willing to share it. Email her at kwhit-
lock@rosedalegardens.org.6
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OUR STAFF
REGULAR SCHEDULE Kellie A. Whitlock - Pastor
Bob Seymour - Director of Congregational Care
Worship Kate Mackie - Commissioned Pastor and Director of
There are many opportunities for worship! Youth Ministries
On Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. please join us
for worship in the Sanctuary with Sunday School Lisa Adams - Director of Children’s and Family
running concurrently for pre K-12. Ministries
On Fridays the Chapel is open from Millie Everson - Interim Director of Adult Bells
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. with a 15 minute prayer and Sandra Main-Niemisto - Organist/Accompanist
communion service from 12:15-12:30. Steven H. Olsen - Director of Chancel Choir
Bible Study Laura Ulaszek - Director of Communication and
Join us Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Youth Hall Technology
for study, prayer, fellowship and refreshments. Kim Lubig and Babs Pearson - Office Staff
Sandy Powers - Church Caretaker
Boy Scouts Drew Roffi - Weekend Asst. Janitorial Custodian
Meetings held every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
downstairs in Youth Hall. Karen Killingbeck - Nursery Coordinator
Ella Main, Alex Roffi - Nursery Staff
Alcoholic Anonymous Katy Davis - Director of Children and Youth Bells
Meetings held every Tuesday and Thursday Gretchen Hocking - Kitchen Coordinator
at 8:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Leslie Selden - Wedding Coordinator
Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church
9601 Hubbard Avenue
Livonia, MI 48150 (734) 422-0494
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