Inviting You to a Nutritional Health/Book Discussion Group

TOPIC:  EAT TO LIVE  by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

WHEN: Sundays April 3,10,17, and May 1 and 8.            
Sessions will begin directly after coffee hour and last about an hour.

Dr. Fuhrman is a board-certified family physician and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods.  Although "Eat to Live" is touted as a weight loss program, it is actually much more.  By replacing nutrient-deficient high calorie food with nutrient-rich high fiber food, this program can prevent or reverse many chronic and life-threatening medical conditions. Other 'side effects' besides losing weight are sleeping better, reversing signs of aging, feeling better physically and emotionally, and increased energy!

This will be facilitated by Sandy Gaunt and will include some of her favorite related topics, including sprouting, green smoothies, cleansing, and medicinal herbs.

It would be helpful to know how many would like to attend, so please place your name on the sign-up sheet at the back of the sanctuary if you’re interested. There will be a place to check if you would also like Sandy to order you a book from Amazon. It will save on shipping of we all order together.

Dear Church Friends,

I've just been notified by Rev. Keith Titus that the organizational meeting for the October2-8 Re-Member adult mission trip to Pine Ridge Reservation has been scheduled for3 pm on Sunday, August 1 at Gaylord First Congregational Church (218 W. 2nd Street, 1 block south of Main at corner of Old-27). Anyone interested in participating must have submitted the $350 registration fee and a completed 2010 Registration Agreement to me a week in advance of that meeting. 

Specifically, please review the logistical and cultural background information at the following link: 
http://www.re-member.org/docs/2010%20Registration%20Packet.pdf and complete the registration forms on pages 12 and 14-15: Form 2(a) Adult Medical, Form 3 Release and Waiver of Liability, and Form 4 Skills Assessment. These forms and the registration fee should be routed through me, so that I can then complete the Group Organizer paperwork and submit all of our group's paperwork together to Re-Member.

There are still scholarships available to cover registrations fees for two individuals. Please contact me right away if you are interested in applying for one.

I hope that you will prayerfully consider this exciting opportunity to experience the cultural richness of our Lakota sisters and brothers and be of practical help with their ministries.

If you have any questions or concerns about the trip, please feel free to contact me.

Grace & Peace,
Pastor Carol

In Michigan, after 26 years of age, special needs individuals can no longer attend public schools. For these individuals and their families, what to do next is a real challenge. In 2007, a local group of retired teachers, parents, and volunteers got together to see if they could provide some type of meaningful employment for those adults. There is a real need to provide employment for special needs adults, not only in Cadillac, but throughout Michigan. 

 The After 26 group was originally inspired by a Chesaning restaurant called the Junction of Hope. It is the first non-profit 501(c)(3) restaurant in the country, and their purpose is to hire special needs people in their community. Following their example, the After 26 group filed for non-profit status with the federal government, and received that in the summer of 2008. This was the vital first step in providing employment for these adults. 

 The After 26 board of directors is now on a path to open the After 26 Café and Unique Gift Shop. The next step is to raise funds for the opening. Success will be achieved with the employment of special needs adults. One visit to the Junction of Hope Restaurant in Chesaning clearly shows what a job means to the special needs people that work there. It builds their self-esteem and helps them become happy, productive members of their community.The biggest challenge is to raise the estimated opening costs of $50,000. Money raised will be received from private grants and individual donations. Your support is greatly appreciated!The next After 26 Project fundraiser is coming up in a few weeks:What: The “After 26 Project” Golf Outing!!Where: Emerald Vale Golf ClubWhen: Saturday, June 26, 2010Time: Shotgun Start at 8:30 A.M.Cost: Golfers will pay $60 to be a participant.Includes: golf, prizes and lunchPlease include a $60 deposit with your entry to hold your spot. Make checks payable to the “After 26 Project.” Entries should be received by June 18th.Cart Sponsors and Hole Sponsors are available. Prize donations are also needed.Mail forms to: [see Penny for details]