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What can you do now?

To register for a project, click on the “Service Opportunities”

link on our website and choose “Impact Weekend”. That will

take you to our Sign Up Genius registration page. You can also submit an InTouch card or staff contact:

Deborah Robitaille . Check inside for a complete list of projects.

Register for a project on our website or using in

InTouch Card or ask for more information on

your InTouch Card—see article inside for

complete project list.

Site Coordinator for rake & run senior yard

cleanup

Hair stylists and makeup professionals for

Baldwin Center spa day

Site coordinator for Baldwin Center storage

organization project

Site coordinator for OATS horse therapy project

Thrivent members who can apply for Action

Team Grant Cards for projects that need supplies

Site coordinator for Lighthouse project

Site coordinator for Nature’s way project

Two leaders for the Clarkston Lighthouse

painting/cleaning project—Sunday commitment

Donations for Christmas in a Shoebox expanded

project– see display in the Clarkston Welcome

Center. This year we hope to pack 250-300

boxes. Cash donations are also accepted. Each

box costs about $7

New makeup donations for Baldwin Warming

Center spa day project— put in basket near

See inside for details

Week 5 Memory Verse

"Come as living stones, and let yourselves be used in building the spiritual temple" 1Peter 2:5a GNB

PRAYER of the DAY

God of this generation and every generation, as we continue this 40+ Days journey, we offer thanks and praise for Jesus Christ who forgives our sin and gives our lives purpose. We offer thanks and praise to you also for those who came before us and built this spiritual house so that it can be our church home. Help us to do the same for those who are here today, and for those who will come after us. We want to be authentic and faithful Christians whose lives and legacies are truly centered in Christ, and so today we ask you to guide us and lead us in the way of love and generosity. Help us to believe that you can accomplish through us abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine as we Together Arise Shine. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen

BIBLE LESSONS

1 Chronicles 29:10-14 (TNIV) pg. 128, Old Testament 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, 5-7 (NRSV) pg. 152, New Testament Mark 2:1-12 (NKJV) pg. 7, New Testament

God is Good, All the Time! . . . . . . . . . .

Opening Praise

Baptism (White Lake)

Offering & Announcements

Bible Lessons

Message

Prayers

Holy Communion (8:15, 9:30 only)

Rite of Confirmation (11:00)

Blessing

If you are new to Calvary, please stop by the

Welcome Desk to pick up a gift we have prepared for you.

October 24 & 25, 2015

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Senior Pastor: Jonathan Heierman Ext. 203

Home Phone: 248-620-2105 E-Mail: Jheierman@calvary-lutheran.org

Administrative Director: Deborah Robitaille Ext. 204 drobitaille@calvary-lutheran.org

Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Angus Ext. 201 jangus@calvary-lutheran.org

Children’s Ministry Director: Terri Miller Ext. 207 tmiller@calvary-lutheran.org

Creative Co-op Preschool creativecooppreschool@yahoo.com

Faith Community Nursing*: Cindy Dixon Ext. 216 cddixon@comcast.net

Intern—Pastor In Training: Kate Zywicki Ext. 211 kzywicki@calvary-lutheran.org

Spiritual Devel. Director: Debbie Heierman Ext. 212 dheierman@calvary-lutheran.org

Worship Ministry Director: Keith Van Goor Ext. 213 kvangoor@calvary-lutheran.org

White Lake Worship Leader: Matt Fuhrman mfuhrman@calvary-lutheran.org

Youth Ministry Coordinator: Susan Batchik Ext. 205 sbatchik@calvary-lutheran.org

Custodian: Don Rochford—Head Custodian Alec DuBay—Custodian James Rochford—Custodian

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.

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: goodnews@calvary-lutheran.org

*unpaid staff

Prayers

Caitlin Elizabeth Maloney’s baptism, The family of Leslie Welbourne at the death of her mother Helen Schaefer, Debbie Goodman, Jeff Ewer, Glenda McClellan, Mary and Russell Linseman, Christine Miller, Dan Roberts, Judy Greenbaum, Al Peloquin, Chris Farquhar, Jr., Cindy McClintic Golden, Alex & Julie Loukas, Renee Molnar, Brandon Conlan, Andrea Buck, Jim Reed, Sandy Hutchins, Zita Bozanic Sandy Nelson, Leora Bey, Richard Witherspoon, Catherine Mount, Carol Soukas, Dan Roberts, Jackie Ellsworth, Marlon Marcale, Joe Millard, Oran Wright, Barbara &Ilmar Ritins, Ronald Nagy, Darrell Batchelder, Jim Kennedy, Lois Scrivens, 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.

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Children’s Ministry

BUILDING FAITH ONE BRICK AT A TIME!

KOW-Kids’ Own Worship

Oct. 21-Nov. 4 4 years – 5

th grade

Registration cards available Nursery 0-3 years HALLOWEEN KOW Oct. 28 Dress UP!

Parent, Kids & $ Matters 1

st & 2

nd graders with a Parent

Sunday, November 1 9:15 or 10:45 AM Registration Forms in PTOWN or contact Terri for electronic form. FREE Piggy Bank for kids!

SuperStarz 4

th -7

th grade

Pizza & Project set up Night Friday, November 6 6:00-9:00 PM

SuperStarz Springhill Camp November 13-15 4

th-7

th graders

ONE SPOT LEFT! Final payment due Nov.6

PraiseLand Preschool Weekly Concept:

The Bible tells us to obey.” Deuteronomy 5:27b

PraiseTown Weekly

Bible Verse: Tabitha Arise!

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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.

TODAY we celebrate with the Confirmation Class of 2015 as 15 youth take the next step in faith and make their public Affirmation of Baptism. God is good, all the time.

Wednesday FEAST and Growth Groups—great food and time with friends mid-week. Join us! Surviving Adolescence—led by Pastor Jonathan Teenagers and their parents together will explore key issues facing adolescents today, and create a “survival plan” for the family that includes healthy listening skills.

generationCalvary Grades 6-12—led by George & Karen Skene, Susan Batchik A time to connect with each other and continue to learn how to take steps of faith along the Spiritual Growth Pathway to become strong disciples, and leaders in the church.

Upcoming Fellowship Event Grades 6-12 Wed., Nov. 4 AirTime Trampoline Visit the Youth page on Calvary’s website for more details and to register.

Upcoming Servant Event Grades 6-12 Nov. 7-8 Community Impact Weekend Grab your friends and sign up for one of the many service projects. Together Arise Shine!

Visit the Youth page at calvary-info.org, and join generationCalvary on Facebook to stay connected with Youth Ministry.

Youth and Young Adults Ministry

Grade Class Times / Location Dates

6th-7th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00

Music Room

Oct. 25 Nov. 1, 15, 22,

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8th-9th 12:15-2:30

Meet in Worship Center Oct. 18, 25

Nov. 1, 15, 22

10th-12th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00

Outdoor Classrooms

Oct. 18, 25 Nov. 1, 15, 22

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Extend

Operation Christmas Child In place of Kids Against Hunger this year for Impact Weekend is Operation Christmas Child—a project everyone can do. Check out the display in the welcome center at Clarkston and see the list for what you can donate Small toys, balls, cars, dolls, yo-yo’s, jump

ropes School supplies, pens, pencils, sharpeners,

crayons, writing pads, paper, coloring books. Hygiene Items: Toothbrush/paste, bar soap,

comb, washcloth, nail clippers, etc. Candy, lollipops, gum, tee shirts, socks, caps,

sunglasses and other items. Pick up a full list in the welcome center today.

You can also donate $7 to ship a box or make a general donation here or on our website. While our biggest goal is for “The Church to Leave the Building” we always have one project at Calvary that is appropriate for our little ones and those with limited mobility. Operation Christmas Child is a great project for those needs. Questions? Staff Contact: Terri Miller

Calvary Outreach Ministries Impact Weekend is a great way to serve in the community in November. We have many other ministries that fulfill out mission “To Know Christ & To Make Christ Known” that are ongoing throughout the year including: Blessings in a Backpack to provide weekend meals to kids who receive free meals at school during the week. Baldwin Kitchen Lighthouse Emergency Services Prayer Shawl Ministry Open Door Outreach Center AA & AlAnon at both campuses Annual Mission Trips Community Garden & Orchard Want more information? Fill out an InTouch card today.

Fall Community Impact Weekend This Fall Community Impact Weekend is the

culmination of our 40+ Days, “Together, Arise, Shine”. We always end our 40 Days by serving God’s people in the community. Fall projects:

My Habitat Clarkston Critical Home Repair– 2

locations projects for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

OATS Horse therapy farm Christmas decorating—Saturday

Ferry Farms fall cleanup—Saturday Canines in Christ nursing home visitation—

Saturday BackRoads marathon volunteers and

participants—Sunday Love Blanket quilting—Sunday Clarkston Community Garden—Sunday White Lake community Garden—Sunday Clarkston Schools projects—Sunday Independence Township Senior Center Yard

Cleanup—Sunday Lighthouse Clarkston—Sunday Micah 6 privacy fence and yard cleanup—

Sunday Nature’s Way Adult Group Home yard cleanup

and tree removal—Sunday Mission 32 low income family home

improvement projects—Sunday NEW PROJECTS Baldwin Warming Center storage organization Baldwin Warming Center spa day needs hair

stylist and makeup professionals Little Caesars family meal for low income

families You can register for a project at our website. Click on Service Opportunities and look for a link to Impact Weekend. That will take you to our Sign Up Genius registration. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille

Extend

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WEDNESDAY

Wednesday Evening FEAST & Growth Groups

6pm Catered Meal 6:45pm Growth Groups/Children’s/

Youth Classes

TODAY

Week 5

Together Arise Shine

40 Days Spiritual

Growth Journey

NEXT WEEKEND

Week 6 Together Arise Shine

40 Days Spiritual Growth Journey

Altar Flowers Today’s flowers are given in memory of Duane and Florence Ihrke. 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:

Blessings In A Backpack

Church Council

Youth Ministry Search

Together, Arise, Shine

Community Impact Weekend

Worship Assistants

This Week at Calvary...

Sunday, October 25

Weekend Worship Services:

8:15, 9:30, and 11:00 am

9:15 am Children’s/Youth Programs

9:30 am Discover Calvary Part B

10:45 am Children’s/Youth Programs

10:45 am Something More Bible Study

11:00 am Rite of Confirmation

12:15 pm 8th/9th/10th Confirmation

12:30 pm Just Beneath the

Surface GG

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Monday, October 26

9:00 am Impact Weekend Team

10:30 am My Habitat Clarkston

11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

7:00 pm AA

7:00 pm AA (WL)

7:00 pm S.H.A.P.E

Tuesday, October 27

910:30 am Craft & Chat (WL)

7:00 pm Boy Scouts

7:00 pm Boy Scouts (WL)

Wednesday, October 28

10:00 am Before Amen GG

11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

6:00 pm Blessings in A Backpack

(offsite)

6:00 pm FEAST Dinner

6:45 pm FEAST Growth Groups

For all ages

6:45 pm Kids Own Worship

Thursday, October 29

9:30 am Worship Folder Team

12:00 pm Staff Prayer

7:00 pm A Time for Everything GG

7:00 pm AA

7:15 pm Praise Team

Friday, October 30

10:00 am Raising a Healthy Baby GG

11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

12:30 pm T.O.P.S (WL)

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Saturday, October 31

10:00 am AA

6:00 pm White Lake Worship (WL)

Sunday, November 1

Weekend Worship Services:

8:15, 9:30, and 11:00 am

Jeff Kjellberg Guest Preacher

9:15 am Children’s/Youth Programs

9:30 am Discover Calvary Part B

10:45 am Children’s/Youth Programs

10:45 am Something More Bible Study

11:00 am Rite of Confirmation

12:15 pm 8th/9th/10th Confirmation

12:30 pm Just Beneath the

Surface GG

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

REMEMBER NOVEMBER 1

“FALL BACK”

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Enter Enter

Calvary Community Orchard Ferry Farms Pontiac Campus

On 10/17, we had our most favorable ratio of community members and Calvary members present during our Trunk-or-Treat/Friendly Forest event. Thanks to the high school youth group, led by Alex Skene (the Hippie guitarist) and Hannah Allen (Batman) for helping our little visitors get in the Halloween mood, with fun, games, and activities. That ends out 2015 Fellowship Events (but don't miss the Community Impact opportunity). Thanks to our Pontiac team: Janet Barley, Darlene Brokenshaw, Wayne Jones, Carol Martus, Mark Scherler, LeAnne Schmidt, Curtis Vargo, and Kate Zywicki for the commitment, planning, and involvement. If you have an interest in joining us with ideas for 2016, please plan to meet 11/1 at 11:00. If you are unable to join us, please let one of our team members know your ideas to share.

Youth & Family Ministry Staff Please keep in your prayers the search process for a new staff person in the area of youth and family ministry that will begin this month. If you are interested in serving on this search team, please indicate your interest to Pastor Jonathan ASAP. We are especially interested in adding a

youth and young adult to this team.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets at 7:00 pm at the Clarkston Campus. 3rd Monday of each month and everyone Is welcome to join us. Our prayer shawl ministry provides support to patients at St. Joseph Oakland and other families in need of special prayer support. Staff Contact: Cindy Dixon

Together, Arise, Shine Calvary facility expansion and plans have been sent out, as we discussed in worship last week. Be sure to check your mailbox for the brochure and copies of plans if you haven’t seen them yet. If you did not receive one you can pick another up today during worship. Together, we can accomplish this and so much more!

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.

WELCA Bible Study

A series of monthly WELCA Bible studies for women takes places one Monday per month at the Clarkston Campus. This Fall focuses on speed and slowness. We will look at scripture and our faith traditions to help us rediscover the restorative rhythms of God. Bring a bible and check the monthly calendar for a full schedule. Contact: Bev Walters 248-625-3163 or revbobwalt@aol.com.

Use your mobile device to scan here and find our online giving. Want more information about EFT or online giving? Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille

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Engage Extend

Blessings in a Backpack Calvary volunteers assist with packing food for Blessings in a Backpack every fourth Wednesday of the month. Our next packing day will be Wednesday, October 28 and are always in need of helpers to pack backpacks. The location is on Dixie Highway at the Waypoint Free Methodist Church (where the old Saturn dealership used to be) on the Northeast corner just past I-75. Packing begins at 5:00pm and lasts about an hour prior to their youth programming. Any strong, able people who can assist loading tubs into delivery trucks are most welcome.

If you are able to assist, please contact Claudia Jenosky at 248-563-3927. If you would like to be included on the distribution list for packing please fill out an In Touch card today with your contact information today.

NODRT North Oakland Disaster Relief Team will go on their next trip October 25-30 to help tornado relief, cleanup and rebuilding of homes in Nebraska. If interested in more information call Ben Pusheck at 248-303-4501

Healing Hearts Grief Support Wint’s Grief Support Group for those who have

recently lost a loved one. Tuesday, November 10,

2015 at 7pm. Topic: “Anger Revisited, Is This A

Healthy Anger?” Led by Jon Richey, MA, LPC

Bereavement Counselor for Wint Funeral Home.

Location: Carriage House in Clintonwood Park on

Clarkston Road, Clarkston. No registration is

necessary (walk-in); free of charge; Call the Lewis E.

Wint & Son Funeral Home (248-625-5231) or email

wintfuneralhome@gmail.com to register or with

questions.

Thrivent Members Whether you are able to serve on our November 7/8 Community Impact a Day projects, you could help by completing a simple, online request for a $250 Action Team grant to offset expenses. Each member can request two per year and it will take no more than 20 minutes total for the online application and the follow up. There is no cost to you. Please contact Deborah Robitaille as soon as possible to help for Fall Impact Weekend or with one of Calvary's other outreach activities throughout the year.

Fall Back Next Week Remember to set your clocks back next weekend!

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.

Boy Scout Troops Calvary sponsors Scout Troops at both of our campuses. If you are interested in getting more information about Troop 189 at the Clarkston Campus or Troop 113 at our White Lake Campus, please fill out an InTouch card today. We will give your information to the Scout Leaders and they will contact you. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille