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To date, Calvary has 4 college students assisting the main

leaders of the Service Learning team, 7 adults that are serv-

ing in major leadership roles, and a handful of others al-

ready signed up to volunteer. The Service Learning team is

still looking for about 200 people from the synod to help

us. My prayer is that Calvary will fill many of these spots.

Site Captains work alongside the organizations onsite to

coordinate the projects

Skilled Labor will use their experience on the jobsite,

and operate tools & equipment that participants cannot use

for safety reasons.

Please contact Susan Batchik, 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering

Service Learning Production Manager at sbatchik@calvary-

lutheran.org 248-214-7674 to register, or visit the youth

page at alvaryinfo.org

Registration May 17

3 years—5th grade June 14– August 23

9:15—10:30 AM

Summer Volunteers Needed!

Pick your own dates!

Opening Praise

Offering & Announcements

Message/Drama

Prayers

Holy Communion

Blessing

Loving God, your Son Jesus chose the path which led to pain before joy, and to the cross before glory. Plant his cross deep in our hearts, so that through its power and love, we may also experience the joy and glory that never ends. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

John 19:30 “It is finished”

Christ is risen! HE IS RISEN INDEED!

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Opening Praise

Offering & Announcements

Bible Lessons Romans 5:1-11, Matthew 28:1-10

Message

Prayers

Holy Communion

Blessing

WELCOME to Calvary this glorious Easter morning! Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his victory over sin and death.

If you are new to Calvary, please stop by the Welcome

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

Christ is risen! HE IS RISEN INDEED!

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Opening Praise

Offering & Announcements

Bible Lessons

Acts 9:1-31 (NRSV) Matthew 28:18-20 (NRSV)

Message

Prayers

Holy Communion

Blessing

PRAYER of the DAY

O God of amazing grace, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the gospel to shine throughout the world. Thank you for the radical change of heart he experienced, and remind us that your love and call extends even to those who perse-cute you. Grant that we may follow Paul's exam-ple as disciples of Jesus and be bold witnesses to the truth of the grace and the love he offers to all. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, and through the powerful living presence of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

If you are new to Calvary, please stop by the Welcome Desk to pick up a gift we have

prepared for you.

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Senior Pastor: Jonathan Heierman Ext. 203 Home Phone: 248-620-2105

E-Mail: Jheierman@calvary-lutheran.org

Mission Developer/Youth Pastor: Ken Fouty Ext. 205

Home Phone: 248-363-0383 Email: kfouty@calvary-lutheran.org

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

Interim Admin. Assistant: Jennifer Angus Ext. 201 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. 206 sbatchik@calvary-lutheran.org Custodian: Don Rochford

White Lake Custodian: James Rochford

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

Marlon Marcale, Tom Jendrowsky, Dot Newberry, Roberta Tebbets, Pam Debien, Grace Adamson, Bill Adamson, Beth Bell, Gae Wing, Jim Kennedy, Russell Linseman, Jan Modesitt, Lois Scrivens, Donna Brawner, Tina Stilley, Betty Wallwey, Lynn Jenkins, Roberto Hinojosa, Loggan Walker, Roy and Sharon Warner, Dale Vincent, Barbara Fecteau, Ed Ball, Nancy Bogan, DaveBareno, Leslie Dolbow, Rosemary Walker, Carol Barore, Mary Dehayes, Landon Jenson, Preston Drabic, Cec Berg, Bill Pickard, Aislynn Merritt, Victor Ison, Evelyn Harrold, Don Trulu, Ann Holliday, Gayle Buschur, 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 Christ Lutheran in Waterford and their Pastor John Negele.

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Youth and Young Adults Ministry

5th

grade visits 6th

program May 17, 31@ both 9:15 & 10:45

Vacation Bible School- June 22-25 Preschool 3 years -5

th grade

THAILAND TREK Next volunteer meeting Wednesday, May 20 10:30 AM

5th

/6th

Grade Send Off Party TODAY May 17 5:30 PM Off Site

Spring KOW Kid’s evening of activities. May 20 Ages 4 -5

th grade

Nursery available

PraiseLand Preschool Weekly Concept: God wants us to tell others about him.

Mark 16:15

PraiseTown Weekly Bible Verse:

David’s Great Escapes 2 Samuel 22:1-4, 6:14

Children’s Ministry

Please visit the youth page on the Calvary website for all Youth Ministry information. Contact Susan Batchik, Youth Ministry Coordinator, anytime you need more information or have questions regarding any of the youth events, Sunday morning classes, or Confirmation Ministry.

No Class for 8th-9th Grade on May 17 No Class for 8th-12th Grade on May 24

Confirmation Camp Current 7th Graders

June 21-26, 2015 Cost: $395 Pastor Ken and Pastor Kate will be spending the week with the youth at CranHill Ranch. For more details and to register, visit the youth page at calvaryinfo.org.

Bowling Event Grades 8-12 Wednesday, May 20 6:30-8:30 pm Cherry Hill Lanes North—Dixie Highway, Clarkston $3/game $4 shoe rental Bring extra $$ for food! We will meet at the bowling alley—drop off and pick up there.

Class of 2015 Graduation Celebration

Calvary looks forward to celebrating with our graduating seniors on Sunday, June 7 at the 11:00 am worship service. Families, please join us following worship for a cake & punch reception.

THANK YOU….to Jan Modesitt and Diane

Midgely for hosting the Murder Mystery Dinner a couple of weeks ago. It was great fun! A special thank you to everyone who attended for supporting Youth Ministry with a donation of $340.00 from the proceeds of the evening.

Grade Class Times / Location Dates

6th-7th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00 May 17, 24

8th-9th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00

Jr. High Outdoor Class May 31

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

Sr. High Outdoor Class May 17, 24

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Lutheran Disaster Response Nepal Area Earthquake

Devastating images and stories are coming out of Nepal following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on April 25. Sections of Kathmandu, the nation’s capital, and surrounding areas lie in rubble. More than 3,500 people have lost their lives, and the number continues to rise as officials make their way through rural communities. Historic buildings and houses have been leveled; roads are destroyed. The need for food, water, medical care, blankets and shelter is great.

Lutheran Disaster Response is already actively networking with partners such as The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Lutheran World Relief, and the ACT Alliance who are already on the ground. LWF’s office in Kathmandu escaped the worst of the impact of the quake and has already launched a large-scale emergency response. Your gifts are needed now. Every gift designated to the “Nepal Area Earthquake” through Lutheran Disaster Response will be used entirely – 100 percent – to help those impacted by the quake rebuild their lives and livelihoods.

If you would like to make a donation checks should be made payable to: Lutheran Disaster Response and write “Nepal Area Earthquake” in the memo line. You can include this in today’s offering plate or mail directly to Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ELCA Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 1809, Merrifield, VA 22116-8009.

Scan this Code For our electronic giving options. If you are interested in learning more about automatic EFT tithing please let us know. We have forms available to help you set it up. You can also go to our website and click on the online giving tab.

Personnel Update We celebrate that our White Lake Worship Leader

and keyboard player Matthew Fuhrman continues to step into new career paths and life callings. Earlier this year he left his Administrative Assistant position at Calvary to pursue a new career as a financial consultant. His aspirations are to combine full time financial planning with part time worship leadership. To that end Matt is has accepted a position to be the Praise Band Leader at 1st Congregational Church in Clarkston on Sunday mornings. He will continue to serve as our White Lake Worship Leader on Saturday evenings. Our prayers are with Matt as his new career paths continue to unfold.

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Will meet each week in the Clarkston Coffee Center at 6:15 am this Wednesday morning. There is always an empty chair, so you are invited to join us! Staff Contact: Pr. Jonathan.

ELCA Youth Gathering Update Calvary has 40 youth and 6 adult chaperones going to the event. We have 7 adults serving in leadership roles on the Service Learning team to help plan the event, and several that have signed up to help as Skilled Labor & Site Captains. We are very proud to say that 6 of Calvary’s college-aged Young Adults have also said yes to serving at the event to help send off 28,000+ people on service projects. They will be personally assisting the core Service Learning Managers working out of Hart Plaza. It is no small role or task for them to take on, but they are excited to help. Contact Susan Batchik if you would like to know how to sign up as a volunteer for this event.

Youth and Young Adults Ministry

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This Week at Calvary...

TODAY

Sermon Series

Words from the Empty Tomb

Week 7

Paul’s Call to Ministry

Acts 9

WEDNESDAY Spring Growth Groups and last FEAST for this spring

6:00 pm—Feast Meal 6:45 pm - Growth Groups

6:45 pm Children’s & Youth Programming

NEXT WEEKEND

Sermon Series

Pentecost Sunday

Acts 2

(wear something red)

Today’s flowers are given in honor of Linda Underwood’s

birthday. 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:

Capital Appeal and Facility Development

Lutheran Disaster Relief

Hospitality and Ministry Guides

Youth Bowling Event

Kids Summer Sunday’s Registration

Sunday, May 17

Weekend Worship Services:

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

Health & Wholeness Sunday

Gathering Lock In (WL)

9:15 am Children’s/Youth Programs

10:45 am Children’s/Youth Programs

10:45 am Something More Bible Study

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

7:00 pm Scout Troop Leader Meeting

Monday, May 18

10:00 am Placemaking Team

10:00 am My Habitat Clarkston

Communications Team

1:00 pm Staff/Facility Dev. Team Mtg.

5:30 pm Stewardship Team Meeting

7:00 pm Church Council Business Mtg.

7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

7:00 pm Scout Committee Meeting

7:00 pm AA

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Tuesday, May 19

9:15 am Staff Meeting

10:30 am Craft & Chat (WL)

7:00 pm Boy Scouts

7:00 pm Boy Scouts (WL)

Wednesday, May 20

6:15 am Men’s Study Breakfast

10:00 am Finding Jesus Growth Group

6:00 pm Feast Dinner

6:45 pm Youth/Growth Groups

6:45 pm Kids Own Worship

6:45 pm Generation Calvary

7:30 pm Adoration Choir

Thursday, May 21

9:30 am Worship Folder Team

1:00 pm Staff Prayer

7:00 pm AA

7:15 pm Praise Team

Friday, May 22

Newsletter Deadline

1:00 pm T.O.P.S

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Saturday, May 23

Spring Semester Growth Groups End

9:00 am Canines in Christ

10:00 am AA

6:00 pm Worship (WL)

Sunday, May 24

Pentecost

New Members Recieved

Weekend Worship Services:

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

9:15 am Children’s/Youth Programs

10:45 am Children’s/Youth Programs

10:45 am Something More Bible Study

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

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Meet our Architect Stephen Auger will be with us today to bring greetings and to observe our Sunday morning ministries for facility use, flow within the building and the parking lot, and to get a feel for Calvary's energy and excitement for ministry.

Stephen Auger and Associates (SA+A) has been in business for 20 years and they bring the experience of having worked with nearly 50 churches on construction and renovation projects. Steve is also very enthusiastic about his work and working with us on this project. He has been meeting with our Facility Development Team, staff and ministry leaders over the past few weeks to learn about our ministry, both the present scope and future vision, as well as to get a feel for our congregation's values and DNA.

This Pre-Design and Site Master Planning phase is a critical 1st step of working together in preparation for the major Capital Stewardship Appeal this fall and anticipated major Clarkston Campus facility enhancement and enlargement within the next couple of years to support our expanding mission. Over the summer they will be using a 3-D modeling design process and proposing architectural solutions for our ministry vision that will result in images and computer models for presentation and publication during the fall 40 Days Spiritual Growth Journey and Capital Stewardship Appeal.

Please welcome Steve with our usual warm Calvary energy and hospitality.

Guest Hospitality & Ministry Guides

We are putting together a new team to help guests navigate ministry at Calvary. From following up with first time guests to answering questions, to tracking their progress, to helping them along the Spiritual Growth Pathway. Interested in this ministry? Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille

Engage

Capital Appeal and Facility Development Updates

The Facility Development Team has selected Stephen Auger and Associates (SAA) as the architectural firm as we envision new space and repurpose our existing space for maximum mission impact. In addition to the Advisory Team we are also forming 7 additional teams for this major initiative. Please let us know if you are interested in learning more these teams.

Capital Appeal Team led by Chris Cortez and Rick Tyler.

Communication Team - effectively communicate how the appeal and facility plans connect to the vision and mission in a compelling, consistent, scriptural and inspirational way.

Administrative Team - provide all administrative support - organizational and computers skills.

Events Team - planning and hosting special events for the appeal.

Lead Gift Team - coordinate and host events to encourage significant and joyful generosity and important lead gifts for the appeal.

Spiritual Life & Worship Team - 40 Days resources for worship, group study, prayer and personal spiritual growth that engage God's people in the joyful journey of generosity and celebrates the ministry, mission impact and God-given dreams for Calvary's future growth.

Children & Youth Ministry Team - create meaningful opportunities for children and youth to discover the joy of generosity, share their excitement about the future, and support the vision. Ambassadors - a team of "story-tellers" and group leaders who are excited about Calvary's mission and vision and willing to share the dream and "God-sightings" with others in the church

See capital appeal leaders Chris Cortez or Rick Tyler, or staff Deborah Robitaille or Pastor Jonathan for more information.

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Equip Equip

Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World

Clarkston United Methodist Church is launching a new program entitled “Getting Ahead.” This is a way for people to investigate or examine the impact that poverty has on them and their community, stabilize their living situations and build resources. Participants (called Investigators) will be paid $25 a night as compensation for their time and experience. Getting Ahead can help a person to: Identify and solve problems in a safe but challenging group-learning experience; do a self-assessment of his/her own resources; develop a plan. Groups of 6-12 participants meet with the facilitators 3 hour workshop meetings. There will be no lecturing, no teaching; the “Investigator” method will be used. 16 week program starts Wednesday, May 27

th - September 9

th, 6pm dinner (included),

class 6:30-9pm. If you are interested in participating contact Mary at CUMC by May 21st at mgh@clarkstonumc.org or call 248-625-1611 for more information.

Blessings in a Backpack Our next day packing food for Blessings in a Backpack will be May 27. We are in need of some extra help because we have over 300 backpacks to pack. 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 in the fall please fill out an In Touch card today with your contact information.

Assistance Coordinator Calvary Administration Office processes over 100 request from the community each year for financial assistance. Some of that assistance includes rent or mortgage help to keep people in their homes or utility shut off assistance, along with referrals for food or other needs. If you would like to learn about this ministry, let us know! Some computer skills 2-4 hours per week and a compassionate heart are the necessary tools. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille

Pontiac is Getting Ready to BLOOM!!

Want to find out more about the Pontiac Ministry? GREAT!! Find a NEW tab on the Calvary website (www.calvary-lutheran.org) that outlines the vision, goals, and hopes for this “church without walls”. ALSO, we have just established a Facebook page where you will find ‘seed’ stories, pictures, current events, and much more information. You can get to this page from the Pontiac Ministry tab at the Calvary website or at www.facebook.com/calvarypontiac.

Finally, if you want to get involved above and beyond these events see Le Anne Schmidt , Pr. Kate or complete an “InTouch” card.

Men’s Softball Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 pm at Field #4 Missionary Church for our Men’s Softball team. Next week 5/26 , 6:15 pm at Field # 1 Clarkston Community. We will be posting the game schedule weekly. Ministry Leader: Rick Tyler