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Rite of Confirmation Celebration
October 29th, we rejoice for 15 teenagers who made public Affirmation of Baptism. We commend these students and families for their commitment to their Confirmation process, and dedication to fulfilling their Baptismal promises. We celebrate as they take this important step along the Spiritual Growth Pathway!
Holly Elizabeth Accorsi | Quinn Mylan Angus | Kaya Irish Chamberlain
Danielle Marie Little | Kaitlyn Whitney Meyer | Madison LeeAnn Middleton
Gracie Solveig Ortiz | Haley Ann Phillips | Jacob James Porter
Logan Gustav Rajala | David Wesley Schmidt | Trey Alexander Scovill
Alex Michael West | Megan Breann Zabinski | Brendan Richard Zwiernik
Celebration of Reformation Sunday
On October 27th and 28th in honor of the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s Reformation, Calvary’s Staff & Council presented Pastor Jonathan with a commemorative stole. The congregation joined in the celebration with a shared moment of celebration and prayer.
NOVEMBER 4 & 5, 2017
GATHERING PRAISE
OFFERING & CALVARY NEWS
BIBLE LESSONS MICAH 6:6-8 | TNIV | OLD TESTAMENT PG 672
PSALM 112:4-10 | NLT | OLD TESTAMENT PG 437
MATTHEW 9:35-36 | NRSV | NEW TESTAMENT PG 7
MESSAGE | 40DAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
PRAYERS
HOLY COMMUNION | ALL ARE WELCOME
SENDING TO SERVE
PRAYER OF THE DAY A PRAYER ATTRIBUTED TO ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
God of amazing grace, thank you for being the master builder of our lives and our church as we are always "under construction." Transform us more and more into the likeness of Christ that we may fulfill our purpose on earth by extending your love to all the world:
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is discord, union; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
WELCOME TO CALVARY
Please stop by the Welcome Desk to pick up a Welcome Gift and check out the awesome programs we have to offer! Be sure to fill out an intouch card and/or sign a black friendship pad found at the end of each row, so we can stay “in touch”. Welcome!
WEEK 6 | MEMORY VERSE “Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 NRSV
10:30am the Church leaves the
building to serve!
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We are glad you’re here.
May you be richly blessed by our time together. Please use the intouch card to request more
information or to let us know how we may assist you.
We welcome children of all ages to our worship celebrations.
We also offer a staffed Nursery for infants - 2 years old 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 here.
For those requiring gluten-free bread, we encourage you to bring your own each weekend
to avoid any possibility of cross-contamination. However, if you didn’t bring your own gluten-free bread, we have some available at the Welcome Center Desk.
If you have prayer needs or questions today,
please indicate them on the intouch card.
Sermon messages online at calvaryinfo.org. Simply follow the link at the bottom of the website.
PRAYERS Stephanie Adolph, Jim Kennedy, Karin Anderson, Renee Roberts, Keira Tietsort, Catherine Mount, Ilmars Ritins, Sue Greba, Clare Schroeder, The Heslip family, Jan Modesitt, Paula Leistikow, Tom Smith, Tom Witt, Barb Lovell, Kelsey Merz, Kate Greba, Kim McCarthy, Yvonne Lowe, Brown Family, Dennis Diener Sr., Jim Reed, Fred Tebbets, Susan Batchik, Ron Richards, Frank Coon, Shelby Coon, Rick Novak, Dale Vincent, Fred Rosin, Glen Nichols, Jennifer Cox, Jessica Ritins, Kathy Kerper, Chris Bork, Easton Brown, Judy Sparkman, Donna Orr, Mary Lou Trulu, Anna Cooper, Dominic Principe, Jim Bortak, Don Auger, Ann & Burt Holliday, Ferry Farms Neighborhood, those serving in our armed forces & their families, Sanctum House Human Trafficking Recovery, our companion congregations Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem and Pastor Ibrihim & Nahla Azar, Hareabi Lutheran Church in Tanzania & Pastor Zakayo (Zak) Malekwa, ELCA Southeast Michigan Synod, Bishop Don Kreiss & staff, Christ the King Lutheran Church in Lapeer, Saint Augstine’s House Lutheran Monastery in Oxford and Father John Cochran.
2017 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS Jeff Meyer (President), Debbie Courtney (Vice President),
Diane Biggs (Treasurer), Mathew Rainoldi (Secretary), Michael DuBay, Scott Thams, Blake Fecteau,
Sue Merriman, and Pastor Jonathan Heierman.
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church “one church, three locations”
6805 Bluegrass Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
9101 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48386
Calvary Community Orchard, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-625-3288 Fax: 248-625-3625
calvaryinfo.org [email protected]
Church Staff : Senior Pastor: Jonathan Heierman
Ext. 203 | [email protected]
Home Phone: 248-620-2105
Ext. 501 | Emergency Contact & Voice Mail
Ext. 412 | Financial Assistance
Associate Pastor: Kate Zywicki
Ext. 206 | [email protected]
Phone: 248-318-9098
Administrative Ministry Director: Deborah Robitaille
Ext. 204 | [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Director: Terri Miller
Ext. 207 | [email protected]
Creative Co-Op Preschool & Nursery
Ext. 218 | [email protected]
.Faith Community Nursing*: Cindy Dixon
Ext. 216 | [email protected]
Intern Pastor: Ken Greble
Ext. 211 | [email protected]
Spiritual Development Director: Debbie Heierman
Ext. 212 | [email protected]
Wedding Coordinator &
Interim Administrative Assistant: Kellee Rainoldi
Ext. 201 | [email protected]
Worship & Technical Arts Director: Keith Van Goor
Ext. 213 | [email protected]
Youth Ministry Director: Rebecca Couser
Ext. 205 | [email protected]
Youth Ministry Coordinator: Susan Batchik**
Ext. 205 | [email protected]
Custodians: Don Rochford (Clarkston)
James Rochford (White Lake) Baron McBride
The Happenings deadline is
Mondays on 4pm
*unpaid staff **on leave
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C H I L D R E N & Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y
Children’s Ministry
Preschool - 7th Grade - Stay up to date, visit the
Children’s page at calvaryinfo.org. Staff Contact: Terri
Miller, Children’s Ministry Director, tmiller@calvary-
lutheran.org
We Need YOU!
Praying for ONE Kindergarten/1st Grade
Small Group Leader to serve at 9:15am. Is it You?
Nov 10th-12th | 4th-7th Graders
Springhill Camp Retreat
Register at CalvaryInfo.org or chat with Ms. Terri.
Thursday | Nov 16th | 6:30p
PHASE Gathering
Don’t Miss It! | Your Role
Pep Rally | Opening | PHASE Breakouts
All adult influencers are encouraged to join us!
That means YOU! Invite adult friends & neighbors to
join us for this informational event. Childcare provided.
Next Event| January 2018
SuperStarz | 4-7th Grades
Come ready to help set up the Christmas Child Shoebox
Project. Register at CalvaryInfo.org or see Ms. Terri.
Faith Inkubators Journals
Visit faithlink.com/finklink | Code | OT05
Download the ParentCue App
Designed to help every parent do something
each week to help move their child toward
a deeper faith and a better future.
Preschool | Weekly Concept
9:15am Hour Only | Community Impact Weekend
K - 5th | Weekly Concept
9:15am Hour Only | Community Impact Weekend
6th - 7
th | Weekly Concept
9:15am Hour Only | Community Impact Weekend
Youth Ministry
8th - 12th Grade & Young Adults - Stay up to date, visit
the Youth page at calvaryinfo.org. Staff Contact Rebecca
Couser, Youth Ministry Director, rcouser@calvary-
lutheran.org
40Days Under Construct ion
18-20 Year Olds | Tuesdays | 7p
Join Rebecca at her home for an Under Construction
Growth Group for High School Grads thru Nov 7th.
TODAY | November 5th | All AM
Impact Weekend | 8th - 12th Graders
Members of Confirmation Class & Sr High Youth Group
are asked to attend 9:30am worship
then serve the community together!
Monday | November 13 | 6p
Parent Seminar | Help for Anxious Teens
Clarkston Junior High School
Mission Summer 2018 | EXTEND!
Plans are already underway for next summer!
We will be EXTENDING into the community
in Michigan and beyond! CalvaryInfo.org for details!
December 27-30th MI Gathering
Grades 9th-12th | Young Adults Ages 18-25
Lansing |Cost: $160 before Nov. 15 | $185 after
Additional expenses | food & parking
Register at CalvaryInfo.org
PHASE Group Times Location Grade Dates
Preschool 9:15 & 10:45 Fellowship Hall 4-5 year olds 11/5, 11/12
Elementary 9:15 & 10:45 Fellowship Hall Kindergarten - 5th 11/5, 11/12
Middle School 9:15 & 10:45 may rotate space 6th-7th 11/5, 11/12
Confirmation 12:30-2:30 Clarkston 8th-9th 11/5 Impact Wknd, 11/12
Senior High 12:30-2:30 Clarkston 10th-12th 11/5 Impact Wknd, 11/12
Sunday Kid’s Ministry Schedule
SAVE THE DATE
Dec 10th | 8a
Benefit Concert featuring Detroit’s own jazz flutist,
Alexander Zonjic & friends at the Clarkston Campus
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Medical Supplies for Tanzania Thank all of you for your generosity and prayers. We believe that the money has been raised to support this effort and the supplies will be shipped to Tanzania. If you would like to experience the work of World Medical Relief by volunteering to sort supplies for an afternoon, submit an intouch card as Calvary is sending groups regularly. Staff Contact: Debbie Heierman
WellSpring Bookstore Volunteers are needed at our Clarkston Campus. We will provide training and it’s a great way to get to know more Calvary people. Volunteer once per month before and after the worship service of your choice. Also, be sure to visit the bookstore for our Fall Clearance Sale. Many great books to grab at discount prices. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille
Calvary’s Library at Clarkston With Calvary’s Clarkston campus underway, the books from the library have been placed into storage. All holiday books, including those related to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation have been set aside. You can find Reformation resources on display in the Welcome Center. If you’re looking for something specific, please let us know. The Kid’s Ministry Team have access to children’s videos. If you have any items that need to be returned to the library, drop them off at the church office. Ministry Leader: Lois Keel [email protected]
Independence Twp Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program
Seeking to increase the number of volunteer drivers. Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious meals every day to home bound elderly and to people with short or long term disabilities in our community. Contact: Barbara S. 248.625.8231.
Hurricane Relief Donate online at ELCA.org. Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response, designated for "Hurricane Response – United States" will be used entirely (100%) for this disaster until the response is complete. LDR provides immediate assistance and stays long after others have gone.
November 18 | 5p | White Lake Food, Fun & The Son
Join us for this wonderful fellowship event at the White Lake campus. Share a meal, worship and fun activities. All are welcome! Looking for volunteer hosts for this event. Contact: Intern Pastor Ken Greble [email protected]
White Lake Campus | Nov 21 | 4p Clarkston Campus | Nov 26 | 12:30p
Help Decorate for Christmas It’s hard work but loads of fun and SO worth it! Bring a buddy - we need both inside and outside helpers. Staff Contact: Debbie Heierman
December 2 & 3 | All 4 Services G.I.F.T. Sunday
Giving In Faith Together Sunday is our opportunity to celebrate and generously respond to God’s gifts in our lives. Specialty coffee bar & treats following each worship celebration.
December 2 | 9a - 4p
Holiday Greens Market Clarkston Farm & Garden Club (a 501(c)3 non-profit organization will host this event yet again this year at Calvary’s Clarkston Campus Your purchase of . ..assorted fresh greens, arrangements, swags, wreaths, roping, small gift items, etc. helps us fund...local scholarships, teacher mini-grants, library gardens, project learning tree and more local educational and environmental programs. New! Preorder custom arrangemetns, boxwood wreaths and urn bundles now thru November 27th...Call 248.625.9513. Visit clarkstongardenclub.org or call 248.625.6071
December 3 | 6:30p Advent by Candlelight
Ladies, start your Advent season with an elegant evening of beautiful music, fellowship and a guided Advent Meditation service, Ticket sales begin November 5th. And there are spots still
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SERMON SERIES
Week 6 | October 28 & 29 40Days Under Construction
The Real Expansion (B)
Sunday | November 5 All Saints Sunday Community Impact Weekend
Clarkston Worship | 8:15 | 9:30am NO 11am Worship Service
9:00a | UC ONLINE for ANYONE | Amie
9:15a | Preschool | Elementary
| Middle School Youth
| UC ANYONE GG | Cindy D.
9:30a | DISCOVER CALVARY B | Deb H
11:30a | Church leaves the Building
12:30p | Youth Impact Weekend |8-12th
1:00p | UC ANYONE GG | Van Goor’s
6:00p | SPIRITUAL GIFTS | Deb H
6:30p | Al Anon
7:00p | AA | WL
Monday | November 6
11:15a | Senior Fit | WL
11:30a | Senior Fit
4:30p | First Lego League Robotics
7:00p | AA
| AA | WL
| Church Council Meeting
Tuesday | November 7
9:15a | Staff Meeting
10:00a | UC ANYONE GG | Bonnie | WL
11:00a | Craft & Chat | WL
6:00p | Creative Co-Op Board/Parent Mtg
7:00p | Scout Meeting
| Scout Meeting | WL
| UC ANYONE GG| D. Biggs’
| UC HS GRADS GG | R. Couser’s
8:00p | Financial Peace University Event
Wednesday | November 8
10:00a | UC ANYONE GG | Pr Jonathan
11:15a | Senior Fit | WL
11:30a | Senior Fit
12:15p | TOPS | WL
6:45p | UC MEN’S GG | Mat & Steve
| UC NEW MEMBERS | Pr Kate
| UC WOMEN’S GG | Kel & Ashley
| UC YOUNG ADULTS | PJ & Deb
| UC YOUTH GG | Rebecca
7:00p | UC ANYONE GG | S. Gerber’s
Thursday | November 9
9:00a | UC WOMEN’S GG | D. Bretz’s
10:00a | AA
1:00p | Staff Prayer
6:30p | Pontiac Ministry Team
7:00p | AA
| UC ANYONE GG | L. DeRousse’s
7:30p | Praise Team
| UC ANYONE GG | J. Baenziger’s
Friday | November 10 4th-7th Grade Camp - Spring Hill
11:15a | Senior Fit | WL
11:30a | Senior Fit
7:00p | AA - WL
Saturday | November 11 4th-7th Grade Camp - Spring Hill
White Lake Worship | 6:00p
8:00a | Men’s Ministry Meeting
10:00a | AA
5:00p | UC ANYONE GG | Pr Kate | WL
6:00p | Worship | WL
Sunday | November 12 4th-7th Grade Camp - Spring Hill
Clarkston Worship | 8:15 | 9:30 | 11am
9:15a | Preschool | Elementary
| Middle School Youth
9:30a | DISCOVER CALVARY B | Deb H
10:45a | Preschool | Elementary
| Middle School Youth
| Something More Adult Bible Study
5:00p | SPIRITUAL GIFTS | Deb H
6:30p | Al Anon
7:00p | AA | WL
GG | Growth Group
UC | Under Construction
WL | White Lake Campus
THIS WEEK AT CALVARY. . .
ALTAR FLOWERS The altar flowers were given today in memory of Mateo Marcale.
If you would like to thank God for a special day or person by providing flowers, stop by the front office and sign up on the flower calendar located on the backside of the white board near the Clarkston Campus entrance.
UPCOMING EVENTS TODAY | Fall Community Impact Weekend | the Church leaves the building
TODAY | 8:15a & 9:30a | Worship Services | NO 11:00a Service
Nov 5 | 3p | Voices Standing With Refugees | Christ Lutheran in Waterford
Nov 7 | 8p | Smart Money LIVE Stream
Nov 11 | 8a | Men’s Ministry Meeting
Nov 10-12 | 4th - 7th Graders | Springhill Camp Retreat
Nov 13 | 6p | Parent Seminar | Help for Anxious Teens | Clarkston Jr High
Nov 13 | 7p | WELCA Bible Study
Nov 15 | 5p | Blessings in a Backpack | Waypoint Church
Nov 16 | PHASE Gathering | 6:30p Pep Rally | 7pm Opening & Breakouts
Nov 18 | 5p | Food, Fun & The Son | White Lake
Nov 21 | 4p | Christmas Decorating | White Lake
Nov 26 | 9:15 & 10:45a | Movie Sunday | Children’s Ministry
Nov 26 | 12:30p | Christmas Decorating | Clarkston Campus
Nov 29 | 7p | Advent Worship | Holden Village Evening Prayer Service
Dec 2 & 3 | G.I.F.T. Weekend | All Four Worship Services
Dec 2 | 9a-4p | Holiday Greens Market | Clarkston Campus
Dec 3 | 6:30p | Advent by Candlelight Ladies Event
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November 7 | 8p Smart Money LIVE Stream
Smart Money is an event that walks your through the steps needed to get your finances in order. This FREE event will be held at Calvary’s Clarkston Campus. Ministry Contact: Kathy Laga [email protected]
Monday | November 13th | 6:30p Help for Anxious Teens
Free Seminar for Students 8-12th Grade & Parents of Teens at Clarkston Junior High School LGI. Please RSVP at ttenanxiety.eventbrite.com. Sponsored by: Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA).
Nov 13 | 7p |WELCA Bible Study Join us as we study the Apostles’ Creed and the call: “I Believe in God,” focusing on “learning from other interpretations” of familiar Bible stories.
The WELCA Bible Studies are held at the Clarkston Campus Won’t you bring your Bible and join us? There is an empty seat for you and extra study guides from the WELCA Gather Magazine will be available at each session. Ministry Contact: Bev Walters [email protected] or 248.625.3163.
Wednesday | November 15th | 5p Blessings In A Backpack
Calvary volunteers meet at Waypoint Free Methodist Church on Dixie Hwy off I75 on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5pm. Six people are needed for about an hour each month. BIAB packs 400 backpacks each week for children from Clarkston area schools. Volunteers also help move bins after they are packed and breakdown tables.
We are also looking for a Ministry Leader to represent Calvary at Blessings in a Backpack each month. If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please submit an intouch card.
2018 Faith Raiser Team Feeling a nudge to join the planning team? Planning for the June 9th Golf Outing Faith Raiser is underway. Please submit an intouch card. Staff Contacts: Deborah Robitaille & Rebecca Couser
THIS WEEKEND Community Impact Weekend
Community Impact Weekend local residents, churches, schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations come together to serve those with a variety of needs over one weekend. Fall Community Impact Weekend is organized and managed by Calvary Lutheran.
Sunday Worship | 8:15a | 9:30a | NO 11a Service
Project List includes the following & many more: Adopt A Highway
Bittersweet Farms Calvary Clarkston Christmas decorating
Calvary Pontiac Orchard Clean Up
Calvary White Lake Community Garden Canines for Christ Nursing Home visits
Clarkston Community Church fall clean up
Clarkston Family Farm Disaster Relief at Work Warehouse
Grace Centers for Hope
Letter writing for Soldiers - at 3 locations Micah 6 Pontiac build bunkbeds
Oakland Hope food pantry and thrift store
OATS Horse Therapy Farm Christmas decorating Elementary fall cleanup
Quilting for No One Dies Alone
Rake & Run for Seniors St. Augustine House property improvement
Sanctum House Housecleaning
Serve those who serve - Calvary Childcare Team
Typically, about 500-1,000 volunteers work at more than 50 locations throughout North Oakland County and we are growing every year! Join Us!
Sign Up TODAY for our 2017 Fall Community Impact Weekend - Saturday, November 4th 10a-2p or Sunday, November 5th 10:30a-3p. Register NOW at Impact-Weekend.org or CalvaryInfo.org, then the Events & Service Opps tab. Staff Contacts: Deborah Robitaille & Kellee Rainoldi
Impact Weekend Bare Necessities Just bring the Bare Necessities, grown up diapers and TP, come help people with their personal needs, we want the Bare Necessities, the girly stuff that we all need, important Bare Necessities of life!! Collecting in Welcome Center. Staff
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SUNDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | UC
9:30a | CORE CLASS Discover Calvary B 10/15 Debbie H. & Sheila G. Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
9:15a | UC for ANYONE Jon Merz Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
10:45a | UC for ANYONE Rick Tyler Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
12:30p | UC for CONFIRMATION Youth Ministry Team Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
12:30p | UC for SENIOR HIGH YOUTH Youth Ministry Team Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
1:00p | UC for ANYONE Annie & Keith Van Goor Home - 4060 Cross Rd, White Lake
5:00p | CORE CLASS Spiritual Gifts Discovery 10/15 Debbie Heierman Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
TUESDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | UC
10:00a | UC for ANYONE Bonnie Fong Calvary’s White Lake Campus
7:00p | UC for ANYONE Diane Biggs Home - 6940 Hillside, Clarkston
7:00p | UC for High School Grads Rebecca Couser Home - 5988 Ashwood, Clarkston
WEDNESDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | UC
10:00a | UC for ANYONE Pastor Jonathan Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
6:45p | UC for WOMEN Kellee R. & Ashley F. Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
6:45p | UC for MEN Mat Rainoldi & Steve Doyle Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
6:45p | UC for NEW MEMBERS Pastor Kate Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
6:45p | UC for YOUNG ADULTS Pastor Jonathan & Debbie H. Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
6:45p | UC for YOUTH GROUP Rebecca Couser Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
7:00p | UC for ANYONE Sheila Gerber Home - 437 Salus, Waterford
THURSDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | UC
9:00a | UC for WOMEN Dianne Bretz Home - 6995 Allen Hill, Clarkston
7:00p | UC for ANYONE Leanne DeRousse Home - 3000 Barnes, Waterford
7:30p | UC for ANYONE Jennifer Baenziger Home - 8265 Ranch Est, Clarkston
FRIDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | UC
| No Growth Group at this time
SATURDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | UC
5:00p | UC for ANYONE Pastor Kate Calvary’s White Lake Campus
ONLINE | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | UC
UC for ANYONE Amie Thon & Keith Van Goor Online - Flocknote.com
There’s Always An Empty Chair Available