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First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Worship with us
Sundays at 10 am
   
 
 
26165 Farmington Road
Farmington Hills MI  48334     
phone:  (248) 474 -6170
corner of 11 Mile and Farmington Roads
 
 
Barrier Free 
Child Care Available
Ample Parking  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Worship with us
Sundays at 10 am
   
 
 
26165 Farmington Road
Farmington Hills MI  48334     
phone:  (248) 474 -6170
corner of 11 Mile and Farmington Roads
 
 
Barrier Free 
Child Care Available
Ample Parking  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Links and Resources

For your study, research and enjoyment, there are several categories of Internet links included
 
If you find something is not working, please, report broken links
 
 

Bible Browsers:    

 
PC(USA) Lectionary -- suggested scripture readings for each day from the PC(USA).   A two year cycle that reads through the entire Bible.
 
 
Oremus      An on-line search engine for books and verse of the Bible. Includes the New Revised Standard Version which we normally use for worship and study.
 
 
Bible Gateway  An on-line search engine for passages in the Bible. Includes a variety of versions in English and other languages.
  
 
The One Year Bible Online  This subsidiary of the Bible Gateway is meant for anyone who wants to read the entire Bible in one year.  Simply choose your start date and you're good to go.
 
 
 

Devotionals Readings

 
Daily Lectionary Readings    Suggested  readings for each day from the PCUSA.   A two year cycle that reads through the entire Bible.
 
 
 d365  A devotional site for teens co-sponsored by the Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church USA and The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
 
 
Henri Nouwen Society    Sign up for e-mail subscription of daily and weekly with excerpts from Nouwen’s writings
 
 
 
                        
              
 Upper Room  Daily reading and devotional from Upper Room Ministries of the United Methodist Church
 
 
 
 
Diakonia PC(USA) - a network for persons called to the ministry of Deacons. 
 
 
 
 Just Living - a guide for couples and families on practicing faith in the little decisions of everyday; living simply so that others can simply live.  This is part of PC(USA)'s "Enough for Everyone" initiative.
 
 

Current Interest

 
 Belief net  Reflections on spirituality from the perspective of a variety of religious faiths – all the major ones as well as others than some might call “new age”. A good source for learning about other faiths. Frequent articles on current topics in the news concerning religion. For Christian articles, to to
 
Christianity Today  On line magazine
 
 
 
 
Guideposts   True stories of hope, faith, personal growth and positive thinking, plus inspiring quotes, daily devotionals and prayers for every need.
 
 
 
 
Presbyterian News Service - offers "deep and wide stories"
 
  
 
Presbyterian Outlook    A weekly magazine dedicated to reporting the concerns of Presbyterian Churches.
 
 
 
 
Presbyterians Today    Official magazine of the PCUSA with articles of interest to those in the pews. Limited articles available on-line. Print subscription information available.
 
 
 

Church-Related Disaster Relief Agencies

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance     Updates on involvement and current appeals through the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
 
 
 
Church World Service   Ecumenical relief agency through whom Presbyterians often coordinate. Find directions for emergency hygiene and other kits distributed by CWS. Coordinator of CROP Walks.   
 
 

 Counseling and Self-Help

 
The Samaritan Counseling Center of South East Michigan offers pastoral counseling and psycho-therapy.
 
 
 

Presbyterian Related Websites

               
Presbyterian Church in the United State of America        Our denomination. Includes information about beliefs, programs, and resources listed below.
 
 
         
The Book of Confessions - a collection of the core historical statements adopted by the PC USA for guiding us in our beliefs for today. 
 
 
 
 
The Book of Order - the governance section of the constitution of the Presbyterian Church of the U.S.A., explains why we do the things we do.
 
 
The Presbytery of Detroit    The regional body to which our church belongs.  For documents, such as minutes of presbytery meetings, go to  http://www.pbydetroit.org/body.htm
 
 
The Synod of the Covenant      The regional body of the PCUSA between Presbytery and General Assembly
 
 
 
 
 
Bolivia's Best Coffee   We at 1st Presbyterian enjoy this coffee at our coffee hour.  Fair Trade coffee with 100% of the proceeds going to the International Orphanage Union of Bolivia.
 
 
 
Equal Exchange - fairly traded coffee, tea, chocolate and other snacks; a trading partner of the Presbyterian Coffee Project
 
 
Import Peace  promotes sales and bring olive food products as well as wood handcrafts to America, ensuring a fair price is paid to provide for the producer's living and family needs, safe working conditions, care for the environment, and equal opportunity for women, without child exploitation.
 
 
Serrv Sustainable crafts and foods to change lives