First Presbyterian Church of EJ

*The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on January 26th following worship!

*Vic Patrick's address while in rehab...he would love cards! Vic Patrick Boulder Park Terrace; Room 28; 14676 West Upright; Charlevoix, MI 49720

*Newsletter articles are due! Thank you!

*When you receive your receipts from the church in the mail...each receipt is a SEPARATE receipt. Your total giving for the year is the two added together. One receipt is for January-June. The other receipt is July-December (although it states the full year on the sheet because the program defaulted to that). Some people only have one receipt, while others will have two. Please call the church if you have any questions. Thank you!

As we behold the destruction of the Los Angeles wildfires, we offer this prayer:

We call upon your mercy and grace to protect the people, the creatures, and all your creation from the fires that rage in Southern California and beyond. In the face of destruction, remind us that hope cannot be extinguished. Surround the people, creatures, and creation with your grace and peace.

Comfort all who mourn the death of loved ones. Stand with those who grieve the loss of beloved pets or dreams and hopes. Hold close in your care those who are evacuating, unsure of what awaits them. Accompany all who have been displaced, and sustain those whose homes, businesses, and communities have been consumed by flames. Strengthen the firefighters, first responders, and volunteers working tirelessly to control the fires. Guide their efforts and grant them endurance and safety. We ask that you also bless leaders in these impacted communities, whose courage and compassion are beacons of hope amidst the smoke and ashes. Lead us to discern ways we can offer tangible help to those affected—both in this moment of crisis and in the long journey of recovery ahead. Stir our hearts to action and open our eyes to the deeper changes we must embrace to reduce the risk of future fires. Even when the skies are clouded with smoke, may we trust that your light cannot be dimmed. May your promise of renewal and restoration sustain us all. In Christ, our forever hope, we pray. Amen.

-Rev. Mark Koenig

https://pcusa.org/disaster-assistance/active-responses/national-disaster/southern-california-wildfires

Please pray for:

Boden Vrondran who had surgery on January 14th; Vic Patrick who fell and is in rehab at Boulder Park; Tracy Malpass who had a knee replacement; Zila Healey; Lisa Gandelot; Bill Olstrom; Denny Jesiek; Sarah's friend, Aiden; Ken Visser; Bob Visser; Cathy Stark Hawley; Donna Kline; Vic Patrick; Lou Thumser; Jeff Cook; Tom Reid; Jeff Olstrom; Leslie (Sally Lilak's friend from Florida); Josh Fizer (Paul and Liz's nephew); Josh Spears; Stacey Vondra (Bob Bryan's daughter); Rich and Wava Dietrich's sister-in-law, Lynda, who is struggling with Dementia; Artie Jones; Stephanie Saad; Kristine Olstrom; Mary Jason; Bonnie Grover; Ken Kline; Our Nursing Home Residents: Jim and Marie Shepard, Nancy LaCroix.

**Please let us know if you need someone added to or removed from the list! Thank you!**

Tech: Ryder Malpass

Jr. Church: Anne Olstrom

Liturgist: Brenda Malpass

Ushers: Ted and Toni Jeffery

Fellowship: Susan Kinloch

Flowers: Bob and Dee Hawley

Live Streaming: Trent Raymond

Tech: Ted Jeffery

Jr. Church: Natalie Malpass

Liturgist: Kathryn Bell

Ushers: Ken Schiemann and John Hunter

Fellowship: Nicole Youngs

Flowers: Ralph Kooistra and Laurie Sherman

Live Streaming: Trent Raymond

Tech: Bristol Skop

Jr. Church: Rhonda Brennan

Liturgist: Susan Kinloch

Ushers: Need Volunteers

Fellowship: The Vissers

Flowers: Linda Snyder

January 19th: Wessley Gotts

January 20th: Ted C. Sherman

January 22nd: Richard Eaton

None this week!

1. Click on this link: https://mobile.myamplify.io/landing/vmmE

2. Download either by clicking on the Apple App Store (Apple devices) or Google Play (Android devices).

3. Click on Get

4. Click on Open

5. It will ask if you would like to set First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan as your church. Click YES.

6. Click Allow for notifications if you would like to get notifications.

7. Once you go into a section, to get back to the main page, you will need to click the four box icon in the top right corner.

8. Please NOTE: There is a profile box at the bottom. WE ARE NOT USING THE PROFILE AREA AT THIS TIME. YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOG IN OR CREATE A PROFILE AT THIS TIME. DISREGARD!

9. Need help? Check in with Trent after worship or stop into the office and we can help!

Our next Meet and Eat is February 10th. Dinner is at 5:30 pm. Please come, and bring a friend or two! It would be helpful if you could sign up so we know how much food to prepare. The sign-up will be in the Sanctuary Hallway and Fellowship Hall, or you may email Stacey at StaceyChipman317@gmail.com.

If you forget to sign up and want to come, PLEASE COME anyway! We will have plenty! It's all about the Loaves and Fishes!

We are always in need of lots of volunteers! Sign ups are in the Sanctuary hallway! Below are schedules for Tech Support, Fellowship, Jr. Church, and Flowers. They all have openings, so if you feel called, please sign up on the forms in the hallway (the 2025 ones) or email Sarah and let her know. Thank you for all that you do to support our church!

* If you find that you aren't able to participate in one of the things that you are signed up for, please find a replacement and let Sarah know who the replacement is! Thank you!

It's that time of year again! We are updating our Church Directory! If you have any address, phone, or email changes, please let the office know! Thanks!

Presbytery Point is looking for several volunteers in 2025! Please see below:

Middle School Camp June 22-28th: Male Counselors

Elementary Camp June 29-July 2nd: Female Counselors and Male Counselors

Family Camp June 13-June 15: Spiritual Leader; Nurse or EMT/First Responder; Program Leader; Music Leader; Fishing or Boating Leader; Music Leader

Retro Camp-A-Con June 20-June 22nd: Spiritual Leader; Program Leader; Music Leader

Gidley Scholarship Applications are available to seniors graduating in 2025! Please email the church for an application! Applications are due March 1st, 2025!

New Calendar Coming Soon!

Per Capita is $41.40 per member for 2025. If you would like to help the church in paying this, you can write a check out and put in the memo line "per capita". There are also separate envelopes in the back of the church for this. Thank you!

Devotionals are available in the foyer!

January 19th: Session Meeting

January 26th: Congregational Meeting following worship

February 10th: Meet and Eat 5:30 pm

March 1st: Gidley Scholarship Applications Due. Email office for a scholarship application.

Please join Pastor Jaime for Devotional Yoga on Wednesdays at 10:00 in the fellowship hall.

Stay tuned!

The looks of the Presbyterian Foundation giving page has changed! It is much easier to navigate than previously! Check it out! It's easy to sign up for online giving to First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan! Either scan the code or click on the following link!

https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZDWE/home