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Office Hours:
  • Monday: Office closed
  • Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Saturday: Office closed

Sunday Worship

  • 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. -- Youth
    and Adult Sunday School
  • 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. -- Coffee
    & Fellowship
  • 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. -- Worship Service (Child care provided)

Phone:

  • Church Office: 248.634.9494
  • Pastor:
    • Office:
      248.634.9494
    • Home:
      248. 369.8893
    • Cell:
      620.423-.2671

E-mail:

Finding us:


 

Welcome to Holly Presbyterian Church!

Whether you're a visitor or member, this Website is dedicated to serving as a source of congregational information and, maybe, even inspiration.  Start your visit by reading the news below, or by clicking the links on the left.  You will find a virtual sketch of the people and life of Holly Presbyterian Church, which will give you a sense of who we are and the journey of faith we are now on. 

If you have feed-back for us, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our two Outreach Committee chairpersons, Judy Studer and Karen Haneline, or with Walt Brown who manages this Website. You may also contact our pastor, Rev. Dr. Sharlyn DeHaven Gates.


Happening at Holly Presbyterian Church this week

  • Sunday, January 29
    • 9:00 a.m. -- Youth Sunday School/Adult Sunday School
    • 10:00 a.m. -- Coffee Hour
    • 10:30 a.m. -- Worship
    • 3:00 p.m. -- AA and Alanon meeting
    • 5:30p.m. – TFC Meal & Study
  • Monday
    • Office is closed
    • 7:00 p.m. -- AA and Alanon meetings
  • Tuesday
    • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m./1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Office is open
    • The pastor is available for appointments, pastoral calls, or counseling
    • 6:30 p.m.  -- Avnee’s Angels Grief Group
  • Wednesday
    • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m./1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Office is open
    • The pastor is available for appointments, pastoral calls, or counseling
    • 6:30 p.m. -- Outreach Committee meeting
    • 7:00 p.m. -- Worship Committee meeting
  • Thursday
    • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m./1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Office is open
    • The pastor is available for appointments, pastoral calls, or counseling
    • 6:00 p.m. -- Yoga Group
    • 7:00 p.m. -- "Digging Deeper" Bible study
  • Friday
    • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m./1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Office is open
  • Saturday
    • Office is closed
  • Sunday, February 5
    • 9:00 a.m. -- Youth Sunday School/Adult Sunday School
    • 10:00 a.m. -- Coffee Hour
    • 10:30 a.m. -- Worship
    • 11:30 a.m. -- Congregational Care Committee meeting
    • 11:30 a.m. -- Trip to DIA for Renbrandt “Faces Of Jesus” Exhibit
    • 3:00 p.m. -- AA and Alanon meeting
    • 5:30p.m. – TFC Meal & Study

CrossNew Member Class: Saturday, January 28th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
(Lunch will be provided.) Anyone interested in exploring membership at Holly Presbyterian Church is welcome to come  meet with Pastor Sharlyn. If you have questions, contact the church office by calling 248-634-9494 or sending an e-mail to office@hollypc.org.


"You Gotta Have Art:" See The “Faces Of Jesus” Exhibit
A group will be going down to the Detroit Institute of Art on Sunday, February 5th to see the Rembrandt exhibit. The cost is only $12. If you would like to go please see Christine Cook or Laura Parker.


For You To Consider: 2012 Per Capita Apportionment
Just as each member helps support our local church, each church has a responsibility to support the mission of the governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (USA).  Our congregation's share of the support for PC USA General Assembly, Synod of the Covenant, and the Presbytery of Lake Huron amounts to $2562.84 and is due in mid-February.  The amount billed to our church is calculated by the total of church-wide expenses divided by the total number of members.  For 2012 the amount is $22.68 per active member (non-confirmed youth or children are not included in this Per Capita assessment).


Of the $ 22.68 due for each of our active members:

  • $ 6.63 goes to support the work of General Assembly
  • $ 3.25 supports the work of the Synod of the Covenant (Michigan and Ohio)
  • $12.80 supports the work of the Presbytery of Lake Huron.

While our church has paid per capita from general funds in the past, for the past few years we have asked each member to pay their Per Capita expense if possible.  Our finances just don't allow us to cover it anymore.  Please mail or deposit into the offering plate your check marked "Per Capita" to cover the number of active members in your household.  Pew envelopes are also available.

The Session gratefully thanks you in advance for this voluntary giving and support of the larger family of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

THANK YOU!

Click here for information provided by our Presbytery concerning Per Capita.


CrossClick here if you have ever asked yourself: “I would be happy to help ... if I only knew what to do!”


In the beginning"In The Beginning" Baby Pantry (New Hours Added!)
The “In The Beginning" baby pantry is a free resource for parents of infants, providing new and gently used clothing, linens, incidentals, diapers, formula, and emotional support for families experiences tough times.

"In the Beginning" will now be open
on the second and fourth Fridays
of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.,
and on the third Saturday of each month
from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Thank you to the people who have come forward to fill this need in the ministry.

Items we are in regular need of include diapers and wipes. The winter months are also increasing our need for lotions and diaper creams.  Warm clothing continues to be a need. If you are planning on donating any items please keep this in mind.  TFC appreciates the support you are giving to this important mission!

Click here to see the
Baby Pantry FaceBook Page.

Opportunity To Help Show Christ’s Love To The Community!
There has been a need for visits to the baby pantry during the month between the Saturdays that the pantry in manned by the TFC.  We are looking for a few adult members that would be willing to open the baby pantry one weekday each month.  Please see Christine Cook, Mandie Banks, or Laura Parker if you are interested in participating in this exciting and fulfilling ministry!


Contribution Statements
Please pick up your 2011 contribution statements from the table in the narthex.  Thank you for supporting the ministry of HPC!


Avnees_angelsAvnee’s Angels Grief Support Group
Avnee’s Angels Grief Support Group meetings are a time for parent’s and grandparents, who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or early infant death to reflect, pray and honor these babies.  The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.  For more information please contact Mandie Banks at 248-249-4343 or the church office at 248-634-9494.


Food Pantry
The food need for people in our community continues to grow. We are continuing to help the Forgotten Harvest food pantry at Holly First Baptist Church.  Please bring canned and boxed goods to the Narthex each week. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity they are looking for helpers on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month.


Special Notice:
The basement Sunday School area on the west side of the church continues to be closed to everyone for renovation.  Sunday School and all meetings will take place either in the Fellowship Hall, or in the meeting rooms in the basement on the east side near the church office.


 

 

 

Please Pray ...

  • For Dan Nash, Pat Frank,  Ardath Regan, Fred Gates, Margaret Rainey, Joey Olson, Margaret House, Judy Studer, Marjorie Smith, Beth Dryer, Bill and Mary Renico, and the family of Beth Foss.

Please Also Pray ...

  • For all those who are shut in;
  • For those seeking comfort and healing;
  • For those facing financial burdens, work concerns and welfare;
  • For the conflict in Afghanistan and other war-torn countries in the world;
  • For the men and women in our armed services and their families;
  • And for our country and its leaders.

Prayer Request from Lake Huron Presbytery

"Body Building"
Rev. Dr. Sharlyn Gates, January 15
 
"God on the Loose!"
Rev. Dr. Sharlyn Gates, January 8
 
"House of Bread"
Rev. Dr. Sharlyn Gates, January 1
 
Manuscripts of the sermons for
December 11, 18, 24 (Christmas Eve)
and 25 (Christmas Day)
are not available.
 

Job Opportunities

Pure Michigan Talent Connect Website
Pure Michigan Talent Connect” is a State of Michigan Website dedicated to helping those who are looking for a job, as well as those who want more information about career and educational opportunities.  If you are an employer, the Website also offers an opportunity to post your job openings.


Summer Jobs at Camp Greenwood
Camp Greenwood, located just northeast of Grand Rapids, MI, is receiving applications for Support Staff, Counselors, Lifeguards and a Program Director for the summer of 2012.  If you feel God is calling you to a summer of ministry read the job description and fill out an application at www.campgreenwood.org.  Interviews will begin in February.

"Missions" includes letters from two programs we support financially: the Iobst family and the Keefer family.  The Iobsts are in Algeciras, Spain, ministering to immigrants as they pass through that country in search of work in Europe.  The Keefers minister to University of Michigan athletes in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Website Changes
There are several changes to this Website that we would like to call to your attention.

  • Facebook: Laura Parker has set up a new Facebook page for the church.  You can check it out by clicking here, or by going to the lower left hand corner of this page and clicking on “Holly Presbyterian Church Facebook page.”
  • Calendar: We have an all-new, improved and expanded "Calendar of Events" page.  You can access it by clicking here or under “Calendar of Events” in the navigation bars in upper left hand side of this page.  And be sure to let Laura know if you have any church event that should be added.

Annual Congregational Meeting
Mark your calendars for our annual meeting to be held following worship on Sunday, February 12th, 2012.  Please prayerfully consider how important your attendance to this once a year meeting is to the life of the church, and make arrangements to be present.


Other upcoming meetings and events at
the Holly Presbyterian Church

  • Sunday, February 5
    • 9:00 a.m. -- Youth & Adult Sunday School
    • 5:30 p.m. -- TFC Meal & Study
  • Tuesday, February 7
    • 6:30 p.m.  -- Avnee’s Angels Grief Group
  • Wednesday, February 8
    • Christian Ed Committee meeting
  • Thursday, February 9
    • 6:00 p.m. – Yoga Group
    • 7:00 p.m. – Men's and Women's Bible study
  • Friday, February 10
    • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -- "In The Beginning" Baby Pantry
  • Sunday, February 12
    • 9:00 a.m. -- Youth & Adult Sunday Schoo
    • 11:30 a.m. -- Annual Congregational meeting
    • 5:30 p.m. -- TFC Meal & Study
  • Tuesday, February 14
    • 7:00 p.m. -- Stewardship meeting
  • Thursday, February 16
    • 6:00 p.m. – Yoga Group
    • 7:00 p.m. – Men's and Women's Bible stud
  • Saturday, February 18
    • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -- "In The Beginning" Baby Pantry
  • Friday, February 24
    • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -- "In The Beginning" Baby Pantry

Evening Yoga Group
All are welcome to join us for this informal yoga group. The group meets at 6:15 p.m. to do a video led 20-minute evening practice.  This is great way to wind down from the day and let yourself relax and restore. 


"HPC Tidings" Newsletters


Great Lakes Scrip announcement
GLS is our new fundraiser for the church that raises funds through your normal, everyday purchases. 

How it works
Great Lakes Scrip (Scrip) is a gift card based on a fundraising program.  When you purchase a gift card through Scrip, you pay the face value of your gift card, but Scrip charges the Holly Presbyterian Church a discount price.  For example, if you purchase a $100 gift card to a gas station, you pay $100 and receive $100 worth of gasoline.  Scrip, however, only charges the Holly Presbyterian Church $92 and the church earns $8 from that one purchase.  Discounts range between 2% and 16%. Click here for a list of participating retailers and their discount rates.

Please see Christine Cook or Vicki Lyles for more information.  Orders placed Sunday will be available for pick up the following Sunday.


The latest pictures of events at the Holly Presbyterian Church:

Follow the Star"Follow the Star,” Christmas Worship Pageant, December 18th, 2011

 

AmbassadorsThe Fenton High School Ambassadors' Christmas Performance, Sunday, December 4, 2011

 

Additional pictures of events can be found by clicking on this link.