Please continue to check our Worship from Home website page for the latest updates from Kirk in the Hills!
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Livestream Worship at 9:15 a.m. |
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Sermon
The Book of Life: Gratitude
Scripture
Bulletin
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We are currently livestreaming one service only at 9:15 a.m. Please go to our Livestreaming website page to view the service! You can also view the service any time after it airs on our Livestreaming website page under Related Videos.
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Kirk Worship on the Radio
Faith Talk WLQV AM 1500 | FM 92.7
Tune in at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays to hear our worship service on the radio!
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Summer Carillon Series
Drive-in Concert
Saturday, August 22 • Annette Wright
Sunday, August 23 • Martha Van Dyke
This is our second to last Summer Carillon Series concert! Pack some snacks, park in any of our lots, and listen from your car. For the safety and comfort of all, we ask everyone to please maintain social distancing.
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Video Update from Pastor Nate Phillips
With the departure of Rev. Fernando Rodríguez, Pastor Nate explains the process for searching for a new pastor for mission.
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Campaign to Eliminate Medical Debt
for the City of Pontiac
We have now exceeded our $28,000 goal for medical debt relief in the City of Pontiac! Thank you for your support and showing God's love to our neighbors!
Thanks to our partnership with the Pontiac Community Foundation and their contribution of $14k toward our goal, we have now eliminated $2.8 million in medical debt in the City of Pontiac by working through RIP Medical Debt, reaching our goal of raising $28,000! For every $1 that you gave, $100 of medical debt was paid.
To join our efforts and donate you can do any of the following:
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Worship at the Kirk
Sunday, August 30
10:00 a.m.
We continue to offer our Garden Service, and now we've added two other spaces at the Kirk—the Refectory and Sanctuary—for a simulcast via large screens with social distancing and limited capacity. This is a reservation-only worship service so that we can limit the number of people in each location.
You can choose to sit in the:
- Garden for a live in-person worship service
- Sanctuary for a simulcast via large screens
- Refectory for a simulcast via large screens
Advanced Registration is required; online and phone registration opens on Monday, August 24 at 9:00 a.m.
You’ll see the registration link posted on our website under Resources/Online Registration or click below. For phone reservations, call (248) 626-2515 during business hours.
(opens on Monday, August 24 at 9:00 a.m.)
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Update Letter from Pastor Nate Phillips
An update was sent via email to members on Monday, August 17. If you hear of members who did not receive this email, please have them contact Nancy at nscully@kirkinthehills.org to be sure they are on our mailing list.
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Save the Date: Kirk Homecoming!
(COVID-19 Edition)
Sunday, September 13
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a boxed lunch and a quartet playing music on the porch as we maintain social distancing, immediately following the Garden Service.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join Pastor Marjorie for a healthy prayer walk around the beautiful grounds of the Kirk!
Space is limited to 100 people – look for the registration link coming out soon!
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The Kirk FAM!
We are proud to offer the Kirk FAM, a From-home Affiliate Membership opportunity for new friends connecting to the Kirk through our online worship, learning, and outreach. The Kirk FAM is for those who are connecting to our church from afar. We look forward to growing our Kirk FAMily in innovative ways—help us by spreading the word and sharing the links below with those who might be interested in becoming part of our Kirk FAM!
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Kirk Pullovers
The Kirk staff and pastors wear their Kirk emblem with pride—right over our hearts! We are glad to announce that now you can have one of your own. The Kirk emblem is embroidered in multi-color on a heather blue Nike pullover. Click the link below to order one for yourself!
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Fall Small Groups
September 13 – November 15
We invite you to join a small group this fall to build community and enrich your faith especially during this time when we need community more than ever! All small groups will start virtually on Zoom and hopefully become in-person as we progress.
If you have previously been a member of a small group and wish to remain in your group, you do not need to re-register. Please register if you would like to join a different small group or if you are joining for the first time. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Angela at revang@kirkinthehills.org or call her at (847) 769-9973.
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Connect • Adults
Click here for our most current list of Bible and book studies and small groups taking place via Zoom. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Angela at revang@kirkinthehills.org.
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Want to Know More About the Kirk?
Sign up for our New Member Classes: September 20 and October 4
Our two classes cover ways to get involved at the Kirk and Presbyterianism 101. It’s a great way to get to know some new people and some of our Kirk Pastors while learning more about the Kirk. The class may be in-person or virtual depending on the number that register and COVID guidelines. Should you decide to officially join our Kirk family, our New Member Admission service is on Sunday, October 11.
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Note: Cancellation
2020-2021 Confirmation Class
for 9th Grade Students
Due to COVID-19, we have decided to cancel the confirmation class this year. All those planning to participate will have the opportunity to join with next year’s class.
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Children and Families – Garden Club 🌱
There are still a couple of spots open for August! Families are invited to sign up to tend our church’s garden in a rotation. Weekly garden devotions with scripture readings and tips will be emailed to the families!
To sign up to tend our church’s garden, click here.
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Hope Against Trafficking: Books Needed!
They are looking for used (or new!) copies of two specific books:
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Album and Becoming by Michelle Obama.
Please drop them off at the Kirk Welcome Center through the month of August on weekdays between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or on Sundays at the Garden Service.
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Lighthouse Food Ministry
Join Julie Walker to pack food boxes and/or deliver food for those dealing with food insecurity. Help is needed every Thursday during August between 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Social distancing guidelines are in place, everyone is required to wear a mask, and no more than 6 people are in the packing area at one time.
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Pontiac Backpack Rally
Even with the uncertainty of this time, children will have school and they need school supplies.
Please help us collect any of the items listed below and drop them off through the month of August at the Kirk Welcome Center between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on weekdays or on Sundays at the Garden Service.
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- Crayons 24–pack
- Washable markers
- No. 2 pencils
- Colored pencils
- Mechanical pencils
- Pencil sharpeners
- Highlighters
- Zippered pencil pouches
- Spiral notebooks (wide–ruled)
- Loose leaf paper
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- Two–pocket folders
- Note cards (white & color)
- Three–ring binders
- Glue sticks
- Scissors (blunt)
- Scissors (pointed)
- Pink erasers
- Rulers
- Flash cards: math & reading
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Yoga By the Lake
Wednesdays
6:45–8:00 p.m.
Class begins at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome—beginners and experienced! Bring a mat, blanket or towel, and a water bottle.
Each participant will select a socially distanced spot on the lawn in the garden behind the church. We are asking that a donation be made to our yoga instructors who are so graciously giving of their time to help them financially while their yoga studio is closed due to the pandemic. A donation basket will be made available.
COVID and weather permitting • Spots are limited, so please sign up today!
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Hope Against Trafficking: Virtual 5K
Heroes for Hope
September 5–7
Support survivors of human trafficking with Heroes for Hope Virtual 5K. Your registration provides survivors of human trafficking with life impact skills.
If you register a group of 5 or more people, you have the option to put a team name, company name or family name on the back of the t-shirt. T-shirts and naming are only guaranteed if you register before this Monday, August 17.
Hope Against Trafficking is a 24-month residential program that provides restorative housing and comprehensive services focused on physical, mental, emotional and economic transformation for survivors of human trafficking.
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Register Now:
Sunday, September 27
Birmingham/Bloomfield CROP Hunger Walk
On Sunday, September 27, we will walk to fight hunger and the COVID-related need both in our community and around the world.
In this year’s pandemic edition, Team Kirk will walk Together in Spirit. Gather your friends, kids, and dogs for a fun CROP Walk in your own neighborhood or join others to walk around the Kirk campus with masks and social distancing.
Register regardless of where you plan to walk. The need for funds this year is greater than ever before, so please appeal to others to sponsor you. If you have questions, please contact Ann Manning at ann.manning.21@gmail.com or Sheri Falvay at skfalvay@gmail.com.
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In Memoriam
Roger Schembs passed away on August 2, 2020 at age 90 at a facility in Florida.
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During this time when our building is closed, please continue to mail your pledges to the Kirk. Our mailing address is: Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. You may also give online. Thank you!
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Update from Accent Pontiac |
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Accent Pontiac • RSVP Today!
Accent Pontiac is hosting AP Block Party, a virtual concert featuring Accent Pontiac student musicians and guest artist performances. AP Block Party will stream on Friday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. We hope you will join us to support Accent Pontiac!
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Realm Database
Tip of the week: You can easily communicate with your groups by clicking Groups on the left side menu, click on the name of the group, and click Send Communication or Start a Post (pencil icon)!
Now is the perfect time to review and update your profile information! If you didn't receive any of the email invitations, we might have the wrong email address on file for you! Please email Nancy to get your account set up!
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We envision a world where every heart experiences
God's transforming love.
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