2007 Church Calendar
Updated 10/21/07
Pastor: Rev. Renee Machiniak
Mission
"To build a community of peace that nurtures and shares
the vital teaching of the Lord's New Church with others."
SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRY - Open to All
Worship Location: The Royal Oak Women's Club, 404 S. Pleasant Street,
Royal Oak, MI, 48067
10:00a.m. Adult Bible Discovery: "Rise Above It: Spiritual Development
Through the Ten Commandments"
11:00a.m. Children's Sunday School & Worship
12:15p.m. Coffee Hour Social
THURSDAY EVENING MINISTRY - Open to All
7:00p.m. Prayer Partners & Serving the Neighbor - local charity work
Locations: TBA; Call Church Office to Volunteer (248) 546-7583
WOMEN'S ALLIANCE
Thursday, October 25th at Noon; Dean Trombly's Home in St. Clair Shores
ANNUAL MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION MEETING - SAT. OCT. 6, 07
9:30a.m. Coffee & Refreshments at the Almont Retreat Center
10:00a.m. Memorial & Prayer Service
10:40a.m. Business Meeting "Visioning Our Future"
12:30p.m. Lunch
Afternoon Recreation: Assembling playground equipment for Almont under
the
Supervision of: Don Craig (810)459-6931 on Saturday, Oct. 6th and Tom
Neuenfeldt (989) 875-3127 on Sunday, Oct. 7th
Please let them know ahead of time whether you are available to help.
Guaranteed fellowship and food!
Hope to see everyone there - young, old and those in the middle; new members
&
Old members invited
PLEASE RSVP to: Rev. Renee Machiniak at 248-546-7583 or Barb Boxwell
at
989-835-8963 by October 3, 2007
YOUTH GROUP: Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 17 & Dec. 27-30 Teen Winter
Retreat
Teens ages 13-18 are Invited; Join us for friends, fun & making a difference!
September 28: Where? Lisa & Bret Lucka's Home in Warren. Call Lisa for
Directions: 248-506-7143. Bring $5 for pizza and pop; Brainstorming Session!
2ND ANNUAL MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA - OCTOBER 20, 2007
BENEFIT CONCERT for Church of the Holy City @
The Royal Oak Women's Club: 404 S. Pleasant Street, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
FEATURING: The Satin Dolls
Charley Gehringer
Julie Beutel
Charley Latimer
Tickets: $15/ adults; $5 kids ages 17 or under; Seating is Limited - buy in
advance
Call Church Office: 248-546-7583 or Charley Gehringer: 248-585-4187
CONCESSIONS OPERATIONS FUNDRAISER - Year long Service & Fun!
Dates Scheduled at The Palace: Stand #103; 10 adult volunteers needed each event
Sunday, October 14th - 2:30-3:00p.m. - Piston's vs. Denver
Monday, November 5th - 4:30-5:00p.m. - Bruce Springsteen Concert
Wednesday, November 21st - 4:00-4:30p.m. - Piston's vs. New York
Sunday, December 2nd - 3:00-3:30p.m. Piston's vs. New Jersey
Sunday, December 16th - 9:30-10a.m. Piston's vs. Golden State
Friday, January 25th - 4:30-5:00p.m. Piston's vs. Orlando
CONTACT JOE MACHINIAK FOR INFORMATION: 586-202-0127
MUSIC FOR PEACE CONCERT - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17th
Dinner, Concert & Dance - benefits Church of the Holy City & Local Charity:
10% of proceeds will benefit The Royal Oak Community Coalition for Youth
Location & Time: TBA
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - MONDAY, DECEMEBR 24th 5-6p.m.
Open to the Community; Christmas Message for all ages; Beautiful Music
Nativity Scripture, Prayer & Closing Circle with Candles & "Silent
Night"
DECEMBER 31, 2007 NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER & DANCE!
Theme: "80's in '08"at Farina's Restaurant in Berkley, MI
Catered Dinner & Open Bar: $65/person
Live Dance Music: "Backstage Pass" & Cash Prizes Throughout the
Night!
Contact Fundraiser Chair: Joe Machiniak for tickets: 586-202-0127
OTHER FUNDRAISING FUN!
Talent Pool - join our list of volunteers offering their trade, talent
& gifts in exchange for donation to the church for services rendered; tax
deductible too!
Ebay Drive - Donate your valuables worth no less than $30 to Ebay to
help the
Church fundraising drive and receive tax deduction receipt from Ebay!
Planned Giving - Estate planning is a blessing for you and the church.
Contact
us for more information.
Church of the Holy City (A Swedenborgian Christian
Church)
Office: 1505 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, 48067; (248)-546-7583