East District BREEZE February 2013 Volume 7, Number 2

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1 East District BREEZE February 2013 Volume 7, Number 2 THINK ON THIS Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times. Ps EVS FAMOUS QUOTATION Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable.every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle: the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals. Martin Luther King. WOMEN'S CORNER Quadrennial Assembly in Atlanta Marriott Marquis, June 20-25, 2014 Michigan Women's Ministries / CWF has announced a special package that includes round trip transportation, Quadrennial registration and hotel package plus the opportunity to make monthly payments beginning February 8, 2013 through March 31, The 2014 Quadrennial for Disciples Women will be held June 25-29, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. Monthly payments include both adult and child deposits. Only 50 seats are available on the bus so register now to guarantee a place for yourself. Contact Lynette Pace, Financial Secretary of Disciples Women Michigan Region. See attached flier # 2 GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 News & Information Dates: Saturday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 17, Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida Theme: Lord, Teach Us to Pray Scriptural Basis: Luke 11:1-4 Registration Opening Date: July 13, 2012 Early Registration Discounts Deadline: April 1, 2013 ANN ARBOR MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH See attached flier # 1 FYI JUSTICE ISSUE OF THE MONTH Torture happens throughout the world and most countries want it to stop. It is illegal, but that doesn t prevent it from occurring. Because prisons, jails, immigrant detention facilities, mental health institutions, youth detention facilities, and other places of detention are often not monitored, torture and abuse can occur often by guards and other employees. The United States, which has not yet ratified OPCAT (Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture), can learn from the experiences of the 63 nations that have ratified it, including Great Britain, Sweden and Tunisia. OPCAT, which has been effective, sets up oversight bodies and other national mechanisms that prevent torture and abuse in places of confinement. As people of faith, we have an obligation to protect those who cannot protect themselves and ensure that no person is tortured or abused. As Robert Burns the Poet (1784) laments: Man's inhumanity to man, makes countless thousands mourn!

2 BLACK HISTORY MONTH February 1 marks the beginning of February s Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating and remembering the history, accomplishments, and triumphs of black American culture. According to:biography.com/blackhistory, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Rev. Jesse E. Moorland wanted to highlight the often overlooked role black people played in both American and world history. To accomplish this goal, they co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. The pair hoped that their various projects would help instill their race with a sense of pride. Woodson later founded Negro History and Literature Week in 1920, while he was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity at Harvard University. Woodson later became the second black person to receive a degree from Harvard. He chose February as the month of celebration to honor Abraham Lincoln, and leading abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Black History Month is now widely recognized. DISCIPLES CLERGY RETREATRESCHEDULED The 2013 Disciples Region Clergy Retreat has been rescheduled to April 14 16, 2013 at the St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Michigan. This change will make it possible for the Regional Minister Eugene James to be included in the dialog and fellowship. Please stay tuned for more information coming soon on plans for a very meaningful and refreshing time together. Ministry of the Eldership Workshop 10 AM - 3:45 PM, March 2 at Triumphant Temple of Praise, Flint, will be the next opportunity for participating in this workshop designed for current and potential elders in your congregation. Pastors are invited to come and bring your elders with you. Engage in a day of prayer, study, reflection and sharing with other Disciples elders from across the region. COST $10 per person, $35 per congregation maximum. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 28 - notify the regional office via or phone Questions? Contact your regional elder: Rosalie Karunas, Rev. Shirley Martinson, John McCauslin, Rev. Barbara Pratt (click any name to send ) Founding Convention SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 TH 3PM-5PM. ST JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH in FERNDALE (Woodward at Pearson) Metro Coalition of Coalition of Congregations working toward: Foreclosure Prevention, Effective Mass Transit, Reduction of Gun Violence, Health Care Access for all. The Metro Coalition of Congregations invites your congregation to send a delegation of lay leaders and clergy to our founding convention. Over twenty religious congregations from across Metro Detroit will come together for the common good, building a powerful faith based organization working to transform Southeast Michigan into a peaceful, just and attractive community. Will your congregation be well represented? Children and Youth Poster Contest Each church can submit one poster for each focus issue.see guidelines posted on bulletin board at church. MASS CHOIR Be part of the Mass Choir to perform. TWO rehearsals: Sat, Feb. 16, 2pm-3:30pm & Sun, Feb 24, 1:30pm before event. Registration required :see details on bulletin board.registration deadline: Feb 8.

3 HUMOR CORNER Acts 2:38 - A woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services, when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled: 'Stop! Acts 2:38!' (Repent and be Baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins may be forgiven.) The burglar stopped in his tracks. The woman calmly called the police and explained what she had done. As the officer cuffed the man to take him in, he asked the burglar: 'Why did you just stand there? All the old lady did was yell a scripture to him. 'Scripture? replied the burglar. She said she had an Ax and Two 38s! From Mitzie Van Dongen RECIPE OF THE MONTH From Carole Enwright in the Bethany cookbook. Lemon Pudding 1 c sugar 1 T butter 2 eggs separated juice and rind of one lemon 1 c milk 2 T flour Cream butter add sugar egg yolk, and other ingredients in order. Whip egg whites to form a soft peak. Fold egg whites into butter/sugar mixture. Bake 30 minutes iin baking dish set in a pan of hot water. Temperature: 325 degrees F. Please send to me any items you would like: tomtegubba@yahoo.com HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM BJ AND JIM

4 Flier 1 Inviting God's Vision into Your Church Leaders and Boards Want your ducks in a row? Having trouble getting them clarified and orderly? Something gets in your way? A workshop to help: God's Call: Moving Beyond our "Usual" Get help identifying what God is calling you to be in this world Find out where you get stuck and how to get "unstuck" On February 23, 2013 join Bob Brite, transitional minister for Memorial Christian Church, Ann Arbor And Rev. Shirley Martinson, retired From 10 AM to 3:00 PM (tentative site) new home of Memorial Christian Church 1900 Manchester, Ann Arbor Registration by February 10th $10/person; max $30/cong. Includes lunch Ph aamcc@provide.net annarbordisciples.org

5 Flier # DISCIPLE WOMEN S MINISTRIES/CWF B News & Information Bus Trip To Quadrennial * Price Includes: Registrations, Round-trip transportation, and hotel Accommodations. *Double Occupancy Adult: (each) / Child (each) *Quad Occupancy Adult: (each) / Child (each) ** Registration and Round-trip transportation only. ** Adult (each) ** Child (each) Adult: a month Child: a month Monthly Payment Schedule ~Double Occupancy Adult: a month ~Quad Occupancy Adult: a month ~Double Occupancy Child: a month ~Quad Occupancy Child: a month ~Does not include hotel tax. First payment due February 8, 2013 and each month until March 31, 2014.