The Koegel Kook-Out and Parade
were a HUGE success!
The
folks in the parade brought smiles to all as they passed out balloons and encouraged all to stop by for a hot dog. The weather
was perfect for parades and hot dogs and everyone truly enjoyed
both. We had a great crew grillin' and sellin' and we thank all those involved for making the sale such a wonderful success.
A Congregational Meeting is
being called for Sunday, August 1, 2010
following the Worship Service in the
Sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting will be to vote on a proposal from the Missions and Religious Education Committees
to disperse more of the available funds from the Investment Fund. Absentee ballots will not be available, but
proxy votes may be given to someone who will be in attendance. All are invited to attend, listen, and contribute to
the discussion, and official members will be able to vote on the proposal. Following the official meeting, we will
have an unofficial mid-year report on church activities in general.
A Boat Flotilla Party
Wednesday,August
4 at 5:17 p.m.
Join us at the Mollineaux Bay sandbar for an evening on the water. Bring an appetizer and your own beverage, boat
or tubes, towels and chairs, or just yourself! If you don’t have a boat, we will get you on one if you can sign up in
the church Dining Room. All are welcome for a great time of food and fellowship and northern Michigan beauty.
Put your best foot forward for Benzie Home Health Care
and join us for our 30th annual Walk-A-Thon on Saturday,
August 7.
The Walk-A-Thon is sponsored by the Benzie County Ministerial Association and is our most important
fundraiser. The 6 mile walk winds along the beautiful south shore of Crystal Lake, starting and ending at the Bellows
Park Pavilion. When you finish your walk, a delicious brunch awaits. Joggers, bikers and roller bladers
are also welcome. Our vision at Benzie Home Health Care is a community where caregiving is valued, families are supported
in their caregiving roles and seniors receive the best possible quality care in their home and community. Kris Dykstra will
be organizing a team from our church so call the church office if you are interested! If you wish to donate to this important
cause, checks may be made out B.C.M.A and mailed to Pastor Jim Petteys, P.O. Box 1098, Frankfort, MI 49635.
Congratulations,Leona
Earegood!
Leona has been our church organist for ten years now. Time certainly flies where there is
a good, reliable person to lead us in the song of our hearts. Blessings on the next ten, Leona.
Can you help with Sunday School this summer?
We’re hoping for solo teachers,
team teachers, teachers that winter else where, teachers that love our kids and are willing to give up a morning of worship
maybe once or twice over the summer. If you can help, please let Pastor Dinah know. Thanks!
Congratulations
Are In Order!
- Congrats to Olivia Addis for receiving Honorable mention for Girls Soccer Districts at Benzie Central
for the 2010 Girls' Season.
- Congrats to Olivia Buzzell, Pearce Pomerleau, and Isaac McKinnon for receiving all A's this past semester.
- Congrats to Honor Rollers: Bennett
Schmitt, Jeanna Papineau, Luc Williams, Lauren Church, and Maile Church.
- Congratulations to the Rath family and grandparents, Myra and
Albie Elias on the birth of Mason Kristopher Rath who was born Tuesday, July 13. He arrived very healthy and weighing in at
6 lbs. and 3 oz.
Important information:
Pastor Dinah’s email is: haagdinah@gmail.com
And we have a website: fccfrankfort.org.
Check all these out!
Moment For Missions
NEEDED--Financial Support for Benzie Home Health Care! The mission of Benzie Home Health Care for the past 35 years has been to provide compassionate, practical,
and high quality home support to any Benzie County adult over 60, in the form of assistance with basic personal care, medication
set-up, family caregiver respite, a telephone reassurance program for isolated seniors, and a recycled medical equipment loan
closet. They offer their services regardless of ability to pay. Benzie County is the smallest county, one of the poorest counties,
and has the highest number of seniors in need. The demand for family caregiver respite has more than doubled
in 2 years.
Their funding
has always been through donations, which have drastically been cut back due to the economy.As part of their organization’s efforts to become more sustainable, they are reaching
out to the churches in Benzie County for support. Ideally, each church would make a commitment to become a CARE PARTNER, providing
monthly support. The cost to provide an hour of home health aide service is $18 as compared to $35 for
most agencies. For $72 a month, they can assist a senior once a week with bathing and personal care. For
$144, they can assist a senior twice a week with bathing and personal care. For $288 a month, they can
provide a family caregiver 4 hours of respite time each week.
Our Missions Committee is asking the congregation to become a CARE PARTNER..
Our missions presently support 5 projects that are in need. Four projects are local and two are
for basically overseas support. A commitment of a dollar a week more in our Missions basket by each
family, will make it possible for us to be a CARE PARTNER to Benzie Home Healthcare.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Your Missions
Committee Co-chairmen,
Hugh Hessler and Nancy Marshall
BACN BITS
Benzie Area Christian Neighbors are settling into their new digs. If you are in the area, please stop by for an informal
tour. As adjustments are made to the facility, there is a need for additional volunteers. People who are interested may stop
in or call the BACN office. The work is simple and the rewards are great. As always, donations are gratefully accepted –
monetary or in kind. Monday – Friday
10:00a.m.-2:00 p.m at 2804 Benzie Highway.
Habitat For Humanity
Benzie County for Humanity now has a web site! benziehabitat.org
will have all the latest Habitat information including current events, builds, ReStore updates(open Wed.-Sat. 10-6) and how
to volunteer or donate money. There will be lots of pictures showing past and current building projects.
Raffle tickets will be sold this summer and fall for a 24x30
inch painting of Point Betsie Lighthouse by Tom Marshall, an acclaimed pastel artist from Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Tickets are
$5 and available from Board Members, Advisory Council Members and at various art fairs this summer.399-0300 or email hfhbenziecounty@charter.net.
The drawing will be held on November 1, 2010.
And mark your calendars for the Dan Straubel Memorial Golf Outing, Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Mistwood
Golf Course. For registration forms, go to our website or get a form from the church.
