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PRAYER OF THE DAY
Dear Jesus, Immanuel, God with us, as we move into this new year, may the words and thoughts of this poem guide us as we Together Arise Shine, to your glory and according to your purpose: "When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with the flocks, then may the real work of Christmas begin for us: to find the lost, to heal those broken in spirit, to feed the hungry, to release the oppressed, to rebuild the nations, to bring peace among all peoples, to make a little music with the heart… And to radiate the Light of Christ, every day, in every way, in all that we do and in all that we say.” Amen.
Adapted from “The Work of Christmas” (from The Mood of Christmas by Howard Thurman)
God is good, all the time!
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Happy New Year!
Offering and Announcements
Bible Lessons
Message
Prayers
Holy Communion
Blessing
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BIBLE LESSONS
Isaiah 60:1-6 (NRSV) pg. 426 Old Testament Matthew 2:1-16-23 (NLT) pg. 163 New Testament
If you are new to Calvary, please stop by the Welcome Desk to pick up a gift we have
January 2 & 3, 2016
Epiphany Sunday
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Senior Pastor: Jonathan Heierman Ext. 203
Home Phone: 248-620-2105 E-Mail: [email protected]
Administrative Director: Deborah Robitaille Ext. 204 [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Director: Terri Miller Ext. 207 [email protected]
Creative Co-op Preschool [email protected]
Faith Community Nursing*: Cindy Dixon Ext. 216 [email protected]
Administrative/Office Coord: Jennifer Angus Ext. 201 [email protected]
Intern—Pastor In Training: Kate Zywicki Ext. 211 [email protected]
Outreach/Mission Coord*: Carl Bloom LLM Ext. 202 [email protected]
Spiritual Devel. Director: Debbie Heierman Ext. 212 [email protected]
Worship Ministry Director: Keith Van Goor Ext. 213 [email protected]
White Lake Worship Leader: Matt Fuhrman [email protected]
Youth Ministry Coordinator: Susan Batchik Ext. 205 [email protected]
Custodian: Don Rochford—Head Custodian Alec DuBay—Custodian James Rochford—Custodian
2015 Church Council Tom Grant (President), Rick Hedden (Vice President), Carol Martus (Secretary), Chris Peterson (Treasurer), Debbie (Latozas) Courtney, Jim Long, Don Peters, and Pastor Jonathan
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass Drive ● Clarkston, MI 48346 9101 Highland Road • White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 625-3288 ● fax (248) 625-3625
Website: calvaryinfo.org E-mail: [email protected]
*unpaid staff
Prayers
Konrad Dobrott, birth of Jacob Ronald Birchmeier, Stephanie Rooney, Brian Gothard, Joyce Butler, Richard Marshall, Jan Grimstad, Connor Whitt, Roger Swick, Jeff McConnell, Janet Anderson, Jonathan Adam Heierman ll, Robert Turner, Michael McCaulley, Sharon Gross, Jan Richardson, Sandra Wright, Fred & Sharon Bartlett, Debbie Goodman, Jeff Ewer, Christine Miller, Dan Roberts, Judy Greenbaum, Cindy McClintic Golden, Alex & Julie Loukas, Renee Molnar, Brandon Conlan, Andrea Buck, Sandy Hutchins, Zita Bozanic, Leora Bey, Richard Witherspoon, Catherine Mount, Dan Roberts, Jackie Ellsworth, Marlon Marcale, Joe Millard, Ronald Nagy, Darrell Batchelder, Jim Kennedy, Donna Brawner, Victor Ison, Don Trulu, Ann Holliday, those serving in our armed forces and their families, our companion congregation Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem and Pastor Ibrihim&Nahla Azar, our Southeast Michigan Synod Bishop Don Kreiss, and St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Bloomfield Hills.
We are glad you’re here May you be richly blessed by our time
together. Please use the in touch card to share how we might serve you.
We welcome children of all ages to our worship celebrations. We also offer a
staffed Nursery for infants through 2 year olds and a Quiet Room for families with small children.
We practice Open Communion. All who seek Jesus’ promise of love, forgiveness, and grace
are welcome to share Holy Communion at Calvary.
For those requiring gluten free bread we encourage you to bring your own each Sunday to avoid any possibility of cross-
contamination.
If you have prayer needs or questions today
please indicate them on the in touch card
Sermon messages online at calvaryinfo.org
Simply follow the link at the bottom of the website. Messages are available from your web browser.
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Children’s Ministry
Happy New Year!
3rd Grade Gift Bible Sunday
January 10 at 9:30 and 11:00 am 1st class TODAY with a Parent or grandparent, 12:20PM
Together Arise Shine
Make a donation to our Construction Zone Truck
BUILDING FAITH ONE BRICK AT A TIME
PraiseLand Preschool Weekly Concept: Thank you, God for
Baby Jesus! Psalm 100:2
Praisetown Weekly
Bible Verse: Baptism & Wilderness Matthew 3:1a, 2, 3b
Please visit the youth page on the Calvary website for all Youth Ministry information. Contact Susan Batchik, Youth Ministry Coordinator, regarding any of the youth events, classes, Growth Groups, or Confirmation Ministry.
No classes Grades 8-12 Jan. 3 — winter break No classes Grades 8-9 Jan. 17 — winter retreat Please pray for the 26 leaders and youth from Calvary participating in The Gathering (Michigan’s youth event) over Christmas break. This year the theme is: “Now” 2Corinthians 5:16-6:2. Now is the time grow in faith, feel empowered, and be bold to make a difference in the lives you touch. The needs are many, the choices are yours! Upcoming Events: Jan. 15-17 Jr. High/Confirmation Winter Retreat Feb. 19-21 Sr. High Winter Retreat—note that the date has changed for this retreat. Register on the youth page at calvaryinfo.org by Jan. 31. In early 2016 we will start registering for these awesome opportunities for the Youth to grow in faith together:
Rippling Hope Detroit Mission Trip—all youth
Summer Camp—Confirmation & SuperStarz
Bridge Builders Camp—Sr. High
Voice of Truth Pontiac Mission Trip
Bass Lake Festival
Summer Seminary Sampler
Hocking Hills Adventure Trip Watch our publications and website for more info.
Youth and Young Adults Ministry
Grade Class Times / Location Dates
6th-7th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00
Music Room Jan. 10, 17,
24, 31
8th-9th 12:15-2:30
Meet in Worship Center Jan. 10, 24, 31
10th-12th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00
Outdoor Classrooms
Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31
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Extend Extend
NODRT Please prayerfully consider joining NODRT volunteers to rehab a transitional (halfway house)house in Pontiac for Grace Centers of Hope. The group will do many projects from January though to May. Grace Centers of Hope will supply all the materials. If you would like to join us in this God pleasing project or have questions please contact Ben Pusheck at 248-303-4501 or staff contact: Mis-sion/Outreach Coordinator, Carl Bloom at 248-625-3288 ext. 202,[email protected]
SJMO 2016 Support Groups St. Joseph Mercy Oakland is offering two excellent support groups, available to community members at no cost. See flyers with January-June 2016 schedules at the Welcome Desk, and consider if you or someone you know could benefit from the following:
“Brain Matters” Education and Stroke Support Group- For stroke survivors and caregivers, meets second Wednesday of each month, 1-3PM in Alice Gustafson Center, and sponsored by SJMO Faith Community Nursing, Neuroscience Dept, and Rehabilitation Referral Services.
Diabetes Support Group- For diabetes patients and their family members, with educational topics presented by Andrew Scrogin, MD, Endocrinologist and Ericka Ridgeway, PharmD, BCACP, CDE, BC-ADM, Coordinator, Diabetes Education. Meets 3
rd
Wednesday of each month, 1-3PM, at Bowens Senior Citizen Center, 52 Bagley St, Pontiac. For more information call SJMO Faith Community Nursing, 248-858-3172.
Generous Hearts
A big thank you for all the generosity that make this holiday season brighter for hundreds of local neigh-bors in need. 250 tags were placed on our giving tree to support Lighthouse, 50 tags were taken to help those in need through LSSM and the T.O.P.S group adopted a family to assist with Christmas gifts. We are truly Better Together!
Creating Confident Caregivers Workshop 2016
This program is designed to assist persons caring for family members with a dementia related illness, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, closed head injury, dementia due to stroke, etc. Learn strategies for: ∙Managing daily life & your loved one’s difficult behavior ∙Understanding dementia’s effects on the brain ∙Managing your own wellbeing ∙Increasing your confidence as a care giver ∙Managing resources The workshop meets for two hours, one day a week for six weeks, and is being offered in various SE MI locations free-of-charge by the Area Agency on Aging. Onsite care for your fam-ily member with dementia can also be provided by reservation, while you attend the workshop. For more information call Area Agency on Ag-ing 1-B (800) 852-7795 or www.aaa1b.com or see flyer on the Welcome Desk.
Healing Hearts Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group for all ages for those who have recently lost a loved one will be held Tuesday, January 12, at 7pm. The topic of this month’s meeting is Emptiness After the Holidays, led by Bereavement Counselor Jon Richey for Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Location: Carriage House, Clinton-wood Park, Clarkston Road, Clarkston. No regis-tration is necessary (walk-in); free of charge; Any call the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home (248-625-5231) or email [email protected]
2016 Offering Envelopes Have been delayed. Will be available in early 2016
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WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Evening
Winter Feast And
Growth Groups
Begins January 16
TODAY
Second Sunday of Christmas
Epiphany
The First Noel
Part 6: The Magi
NEXT WEEKEND
Third Sunday of Christmas
The First Noel
Part 7: Baptism of Jesus
Altar Flowers Today’s flowers are given in celebration of Connie Morgan’s birthday and in memory of Dick Butler. If you would like to thank God for a special day or person by providing flowers, talk to someone in the front office and sign up on the flower calendar.
Family Discussion Topics:
Church Council 2016
Property Team
Men’s Ministry Growth Group
Discover Calvary Class
Winter Growth Groups & Feast
Flower Chart
This Week at Calvary...
Sunday, January 3
Mission & Outreach Sunday
Weekend Worship Services:
8:15, 9:30, 11:00 am
9:15 & 10:45 am PraiseLand/Town
9:15 & 10:45 am 6/7 & HS Youth
10:30 am Something More Bible Study
6:30 pm Al Anon
7:00 pm AA (WL)
Monday, January 4
6:30 pm Church Council Meeting
7:00 pm AA
7:00 pm AA (WL)
Tuesday, January 5
9:15 am Staff Meeting
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
7:00 pm Boy Scouts (WL)
Wednesday, January 6
Thursday, January 7
1:00 pm Staff Prayer
7:00 pm AA
7:00 pm Praise Team
7:00 pm Boy Scout Patrol Leaders
Friday, January 8
Spirit of Grace Leadership
Retreat (WL)
12:30 pm T.O.P.S (WL)
7:00 pm AA (WL)
Saturday, January 9
Spirit of Grace Leadership
Retreat (WL)
10:00 am AA
6:00 pm White Lake Worship (WL)
Sunday, January 10
Spirit of Grace Leadership
Retreat (WL)
Weekend Worship Services:
8:15, 9:30, 11:00 am
9:15 & 10:45 am PraiseLand/Town
9:15 & 10:45 am 6/7 & HS Youth
10:30 am Ferry Farms Team
10:30 am Something More Bible Study
12:00 pm 3rd Grade Bible Sunday
12:15 pm Confirmation
6:30 pm Al Anon
7:00 pm AA (WL)
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Enter Enter
2015 Annual Reports Staff, Council & Ministry Leaders – Tis the Season! Annual reports for each ministry are due to Deborah Robitaille no later than January 4, 2015. Please call if you have any questions.
Does your employer match
donations? Many employers have a program to match your charitable donations. Thank you to our Calvary members and friends who already take advantage of this option. We encourage you to check with YOUR employer to see what programs they offer. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille
Property Team Our Property Team is made up of Calvary staff and volunteers who do much of the work at all three campuses and help keep within our maintenance spending plan. This team saves us thousands of dollars in labor each year. We will be scheduling quarterly meetings for the property team to plan for building maintenance, landscaping, cleaning/organizing projects and other tasks. If you are already on the property team look for an email soon with a meeting time. If you would like to be part of the property team, please let us know. During the course of the year the team receives emails requesting help with projects as they arise. They can then accept or decline based on their own availability and skills or interests. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille
Worship Assistants
Interested in serving at worship as a greeter, usher, Communion assistant, bookstore volunteer, or on the White Lake hospitality team? We would love to talk to you. You can serve once, twice or as many Sundays per month as fits your schedule. Training is provided. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille.
Church Council Members for 2016 and Beyond
If you sense God is calling you to use your spiritual gifts in servant leadership on our church council, please request an information and application packet from Pastor Jonathan or Congregational President Tom Grant. We will be seeking to nominate spiritually growing, forward thinking and positively motivated Calvary members for a 3 year term beginning February 2016.
2016 Flower Chart
The new flower chart for 2016 has been posted on the back of the white board in the Welcome Center to the right as you walk in the main doors. Sign up for any corresponding Sunday in 2016 that you would like to dedicate altar flowers for a special person’s birthday, baptism, anniversary or other occasion. Altar flower arrangements (by the Clarkston Flower Shop) are $25 and available for you to take on the Sunday of the week you sign up following the 11:00am worship service.
Electronic Newsletter By far the easiest New Years resolution. If you are not yet receiving the monthly “Good News” by e-mail and would like to begin receiving the e-goodnews in place of your hard copy in the mail, please let us know! We are already saving trees, printing and postage costs! Fill out an InTouch card today. Staff Contact: Jennifer Angus
Save the Date Senior Social Event
Calvary will be hosting a traditional style tea for our senior congregational members on Saturday, February 13. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this special event. Additional details to be announced at worship and in the weekly Happenings. Staff Contacts: Deborah Robitaille or Jennifer Angus
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2016 Adult Mission Trip Planning Team - EXTEND God's Grace
There are many times in our lives when God calls us to go somewhere or do something. God wants us to step out in faith into a situation that seems extremely challenging and maybe even a bit ridiculous so he can amaze us with what he does. Much of the time we miss out on these exciting opportunities because we are not ready or hesitant or even unwilling to move--or let God move through us. When God asks us to move, he never asks us to go alone. God promises to go with us--we just have to be willing and ready to step up and go. IF you feel God is calling you to EXTEND his love and reach out to help those in need, and to make an impact in a community, than I would like to ask you to pray fully consider joining our NEW Adult Mission Trip Planning Team.
We are looking for folks with a passion for outreach, as well as planning and organization skills, to help identify some potential ministry sites where our congregation could serve and hopefully develop long-term relationships. This team will help design the mission trip and coordinate dates with the host including lodging, transportation and specific places and opportunities to serve.
Even if you are unable to actually participate in the mission trip you can still be part of the planning team. And I am asking each person at Calvary for their prayers for wisdom in planning. Consider how God is calling you to be a part of this awesome opportunity Staff Contact: Carl Bloom, Mission and Outreach [email protected]
We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us. (Romans 12:6)
Offerings If you have any changes in your 2016 EFT offerings, please let us know. Vance-Thrivent EFT forms are available online or at the church office. Online giving can be managed at our website. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille
Town Hall & Congregational Meetings
As we Together Arise Shine town hall meeting are scheduled for Wed. Jan. 20th - 7pm, Sat.. Jan. 23rd -6:45pm, Sun. Jan. 24th - after each worship service & Sun. Jan. 31st - 9:30am. The 55th Annual Congregational Meeting will be held 9:30am Sunday, February 7.
Men’s Ministry Growth Group
Coming in 2016 Today, more than ever, the world needs godly men. Men who will step up and courageously lead at home, at church, at work, and in their communities. That’s the message of the men’s ministry at Calvary. In a world where too many men are shrinking back, this men’s group ministry gives men vision and tools to live godly lives. While this may not transform you exactly like the phone booth did for Clark Kent and Superman, you can become the hero God has made you to be filled with the power and goodness of the Holy Spirit.
We will accomplish this through the word of God, engaging stories, expert teaching, humorous vignettes, and personal insights. This Growth Group will include discussion and individual follow-up exercises, so men of every age will learn action tools for gospel-centered living to empower them to be true heroes in their families and communities.
Men of all ages, please join us in shaping this relevant ministry that will help you , draw to God through the Word. This Wednesday night study will will be part of the Winter Semester of Growth Groups at the Feast, and it will help you surrender your lives to Christ as your Savior and Master, develop a servanthood attitude modeled after Jesus and pursue vital trusting relationships with other Christian men understanding that we need brothers to help us keep our Christian commitments.
Question Please call Carl Bloom at extension
202 or e-mail at [email protected]
