WEST MICHIGAN TRAININGS   V.I.P. Training DATE:  Saturday, October 25 TIME:   9AM to 3PM LOCATION:  Lighthouse for Men, 3830 S. Waverly, Lansing, MI  DESCRIPTION: VIP(Volunteer In Prison) Training (Part 2) Second in a series of Easy as 1-2-3 Prison Ministry training that will prepare you for prison ministry. Based on the biblical foundations for prison ministry, roles of criminal justice professionals, characteristics of prisoners and their families, Do's and Don'ts.

“A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice.”  Isaiah 42:3 EAST MICHIGAN TRAININGS FOR ALL EAST MICHIGAN TRAININGS PLEASE CONTACT denise_harris@pfm.org

Overview First in a series of Easy as 1-2-3 Prison Ministry training that will provide information about and prepare you for prison ministry. The goal is to give you a view of the need and spend time understanding the calling God has placed on His people, His church, to minister to inmates, ex-offenders and their families. 7-9 pm Location: TBD, for details, contact denise_harris@pfm.org    VIP (abbreviated) Training For people who some experience in prison Second in a series of Easy as 1-2-3 Prison Ministry training that will prepare you for prison ministry. Based on the biblical foundations for prison ministry, roles of criminal justice professionals, characteristics of prisoners and their families, Do's and Don'ts. 6-9pm Ward Presbyterian 40000 Six Mile Road Northville, MI Rooms D450/452

Mentoring Basics – Nov. 8th Third in a series of Easy as 1-2-3 Prison Ministry training preparing participants to be effective mentors in one-to-one and team settings in prison or in a church-based aftercare ministry. 9-3pm Ward Presbyterian 40000 Six Mile Road Northville, MI Rooms D450/452

Mentoring Basics – Nov. 22nd Third in a series of Easy as 1-2-3 Prison Ministry training preparing participants to be effective mentors in one-to-one and team settings in prison or in a church-based aftercare ministry. 9-3pm Welcome Church 143 Oneida St. Pontiac, MI

EVENTS Thank you everyone who attended our first ever Brown Bag Network!  Below are some of the resources we handed out that day: South East Michigan Resources Do's and Don'ts of a Successful Interview Michigan's Hot 50 Job Outlook 2008-2012 Resume - Action Verb Checklist How to Write a Business Plan Workshops Job Links Michigan Job Sites How to set up free email Michigan Business and Professional Websites Websites for Company Research All files can be viewed w/ Adobe PDF reader.  If you need it you can download it for free by clicking the icon. Aftercare Toolbox Seminar 2008 Join us for the third annual Aftercare Toolbox Seminar  Toolbox 2008 Invitation & Registration CALL Denise Harris to register TODAY 248-886-0881