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Calvary’s 2011  Men’s Softball Team 

Redeeming

James August 21, 2011

8:15, 9:30, 11Am Clarkston

9:30am White Lake

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•     Opening Praise 

•     Holy Baptism (White Lake) 

•     Offering & Announcements 

•     Message 

•     Prayers 

• Holy Communion (White Lake)  

•     Sending  

BIBLE READINGS

Clarkston 2 Samuel 6:14‐15 (NIV) 1 Peter 1:8‐9, 13‐16 (The Message) Matthew 16:15‐16 (NIV) 

White Lake

James 5:7‐18 (NRSV Pg. 181 Back) Luke 11:5‐13 (NLT)   

PRAYER OF THE DAY

  

Clarkston Almighty God, by grace alone you meet us where we are to call us  and accept us into your service.  Strengthen us by your Holy Spirit, and make us worthy of your call.  Grant that  we may be encouraged by the example of your servant Peter and persevere in the course that is set before us so that we may share in your eternal joy with all the saints in light.  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen  White Lake Loving God, thank you for accepting us as we are and saving us by your grace. Help us grow in faith so that we find our true joy in loving others and doing your will. As we study the Epistle of James this summer show us how we can live faithfully for you 24/7. Help us recognize the power of words to build up or to tear down. Help us strive to be obedient to your law of love in our words to and about others. Guide us along the path of discipleship in all that we do. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. 

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Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church 6805 Bluegrass Drive  ●  Clarkston, MI  48346 9101 Highland Road  •  White Lake, MI  48386 

(248) 625‐3288   ●   fax(248) 625‐3625  goodnews@calvarygoodnews@calvary‐‐lutheran.orglutheran.org  

  

This Week We Lift In Prayer: This Week We Lift In Prayer:   The baptism of Lilliana Sage Mills, Bob Christenson, Joan Nacy, Gail Petroff, Christina Chappell, Frank & Louise Finken, William Schaefer, Sue Heeg, Paul Hall, Gloria Althoff, Sally Wickstrom, Christopher Hoyer, Harley Polley, Pat Cooper, Beverly Tyler, Deana Calme, Joe Dogaria, Harry Comis, Cindy Glowzinski, Michael Parker, Lee Innis,  Adam Waymaster, Sean Hemingway, David Gignac, Ann Holliday, Yvonne Lowe, Bill & Sandy French, Lana Horwedel, Earl Worthington, Lois Navarre, those serving in our armed forces and their families, our companion congregation Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem and Pastor Ibrihim & Nahla Azar. 

Staff Contact Information  

Jonathan Heierman, Senior Pastor     … Ext. 203    jheierman@calvary‐lutheran.org     jheierman@aol.com         

Ken Fouty, Mission Developer              … Ext. 206                         & Youth Pastor              kfouty@calvary‐lutheran.org  

Dianne Bretz, Dir/Operations               … Ext. 204    mkdbretz@comcast.net  

Deborah Robitaille, Administrator     … Ext. 200    & Youth Program Coordinator   deborahrobitaille@msn.com  

Susan Batchik,  Administrative Asst.   … Ext. 201   

Gayle Buschur, Dir/Outreach                  … Ext. 219     gbuschur@calvary‐lutheran.org  

Jill Chaffee, Admin. Asst/Bookkeeper  

Matt Fuhrman, White Lake Worship Leader Intern   machfuhrman@wideopenwest.com  

Debbie Heierman, Dir/Spiritual Dev     … Ext. 212     dheierman@aol.com  

Terri Miller, Dir/Children’s Ministry    … Ext. 207     tmiller@calvary‐lutheran.org               

Keith Van Goor, Music/Worship Ministry              CalvaryKeith@gmail.com                    …Ext. 213   

Cindy Dixon, Faith Comm. Nursing*  …  Ext. 409   cddixon@comcast. net   

Daphne DeMaris, Clinical Pastoral Counselor             daphnelpc@comcast.net                    …Ext. 408   

Jill Jacobson,  Nursery Care Provider   (248) 738‐8433   

Sandy Nelson, Library*                            … Ext. 214   

Don Rochford, Custodian   

Martha Gordon, Wedding Coordinator                 

We are glad you‘re here   May you be richly blessed by our time  

together.  Please use the Welcome Insert 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 3 year olds and a Quiet Room for 

families with small children.  

If you have prayer needs today please indicate them on the Welcome Insert  

 

Sermon messages are available online at calvaryinfo.org.  Simply follow the link  

at the bottom of the website. Messages are available from your web browser  

or via a free podcast subscription. 

Calvary’s 2011 Church Council Calvary’s 2011 Church Council   Tom Grant (President),   Rick Hedden, Jim Long (Secretary),  Becky Marchiando (Vice President),  

Carol Martus, Don Peters,  Chris Peterson (Treasurer), and Pastor Jonathan 

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Youth & Children 

Youth Ministry As we plan for Fall, the youth ministry team finds a need for: • Wednesday Feast leader and co-leader for

grades 6-7. • Sunday morning leader and co-leader for 6-7, 8-

9 & high school grades 10-12. • Two First Friday leaders to help us organize and

run our fun MS event once per month. • Small group leaders for Confirmation. • “I will bring a dish” parents for our events. We

would love to have a long list of parents that can provide one dish for our special teen events. The hope is that the list is long enough that we only have to ask each person on the list every third or fourth event. This is an important part of ministry as it is not a teen party without food!

If you would like to get involved in youth ministry, please let us know! You can check the box on your welcome insert this morning or contact Pastor Ken or Deborah Robitaille. Contact info in the staff list.

Summer Updates We are excited to report that our teens in leadership training are back from their summer trips! Chelsea Kirkland attended a week of Leadership Training at Camp Michi-Lu-Ca. Joel Merriman, who works as one of our Confirmation Small Group Leaders spent 3 weeks at Trinity Lutheran Seminary for Summer Seminary Sampler. If you are interested in learning more about our leadership training process, contact Deborah Robitaille. We are putting a video together for the congregation to show you everything that’s been happening in Youth Ministry this summer. Stay tuned for that!

Upcoming Dates • September 11, Rally Day & Annual Church

Picnic at the Clarkston Campus • Sunday, September 18, Confirmation

Orientation for all confirmation students & parents.

• Saturday, October 15, Fall Harvest Fest at our White Lake Campus

Children 

Clarkston Children’s Ministry Leadership 

If God is prompting you to be a part of the Children’s Ministry please answer His call. Join Terri, to jump start 2011-12, at the August 29th meeting from 7-9 PM at Terri’s home. Many of our veteran volunteers are taking a sabbatical this next year so it’s time for fresh, new volunteers to jump in and help our children grow in Christ. Please make this a priority and a battle worth fighting for. Hey, you might even have fun!

August Backyard Blast White Lake Campus POT LUCK 

Wednesday, August 24 at the White Lake Campus at 6 pm. Join us for dinner and fellowship at a good ole fashioned POT LUCK!! Come partake in some of the yummy veggies from our community garden. White Lake Children Need Leaders 

Maybe you’re looking for a new mission field to share your time and talents. White Lake is in great need of a veteran volunteer to take nine months leave from Clarkston to lead kids in White Lake. Starting this September, with training and support, we need one or more volunteers to commit their Sundays to our White Lake kids. Don’t let Satan weasel into your mind and tell you it’s not possible. Take the challenge and trust God in all the details. Staff Contact: Terri Miller

Program Registration Begins Sunday, August 28th begins our program registration for fall. Please pick up registration cards for each of your kids from 1 month – 12th grade, to fill out. Our big kickoff will be Rally Day.

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Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Formal Dinner Dance 

Fundraiser to benefit the Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver Program of Oakland County – part of Calvary’s Faith Community Nursing program. Saturday, October 15 at 7:00 pm at Great Oaks Country Club. 777 Great Oaks Blvd. Rochester, MI. Dinner, dancing, cocktails & silent auction are included in the ticket fee. $75 per person or $700 per table. Featuring The Stardusters Band and The Chiffon Sisters. Huel and Priscilla Perkins are our Honorary Chairs for the evening. Go to www.qualityoflifecenter.net or call (248) 364-4064 for tickets or advertising opportunities. Staff Contact: Cindy Dixon

Rally Day for Sunday programs Mark the date: Sunday, September 11 Picnic * Family Activities Bounce House * Clown * Water Balloon & Egg Toss *Outdoor worship * Photo Booth.

 Fitness Program for ages 55 and up 

Senior Fit begins September 12, 2011, at Calvary’s White Lake campus.

9101 Highland Rd. (M-59) White Lake, MI

Monday- Wednesday-Friday 11AM- 12 Noon No charge/ Physician permission and Registration forms required and available at both church offices (Clarkston & White Lake.) Classes run Sept- December and January-June Questions? Contact Cindy Dixon cddixon@comcast.net or 248-909-3542.

News & Announcements 

Substitute Needed Each Wednesday afternoon our worship folder coordinator comes in to print, copy and fold our worship folders for the collating team. We need a sub to train for those weeks that our usual volunteer can not be here—approximately 10 times per year—the job takes about 2 hours. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille

  

Upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebrations 

•September 18—Pastor Terri Engel Peterson visits our Clarkston Campus. •September 24—50 Days Kickoff with Kids Against Hunger Service Project & Alexander Zonjic and Friends benefit concert •September 25—”50 Days” Celebrating 50 years

 Identity Theft Workshop 

Offered as part of the Health, Wealth & Life to the Fullest Series. You will learn how identity theft can occur, how to protect yourself & what you can do if it happens to you. Sunday, September 25, 4-6PM at the Clarkston Campus. RSVP with your welcome insert this morning or online at www.calvaryinfo.org on our Growth Group page.

Outreach 

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Sunday altar flowers are given to the glory of God in celebration of Trevor Meredith’s 4th birthday and Katie & Trevor Manual’s wedding. If you would like to thank God for a special day or person by providing flowers, see the flower calendar on the back of the White Board in the Clarkston Welcome Center.

 The Parsonage                                                  Arrangements are provided by:                             www.parsonageflowers.com                    6 E. Church Street, Clarkston                                        (248) 625‐4340           

Today

Clarkston—My Hero Peter, Part 2 Special guest Preacher, Rick Tyler

White Lake—Redeeming James, Part 5 Continued

Wednesday Evening

Feast

Wednesday Evening Feast Feast Resumes in Fall but

Backyard Blast—August 24 at White Lake

Next Sunday

Clarkston—Redeeming James, Part 6 White Lake—Redeeming James, Part 6

Guest Preacher, Debbie Heierman

    UpcomingUpcoming  Message Topics & Worship...Message Topics & Worship...  

Sunday, August 21Sunday, August 21 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Worship 9:30 am Worship (WL) 6:30 pm AlAnon 6:30 pm Tile Workshop 7:00 pm AA (WL) Monday, August 22Monday, August 22 5:30 pm AA (WL) 7:00 pm AA 7:00 pm Assimilation Team Tuesday, August 23Tuesday, August 23 9:15 am Staff Meeting 10:30 am Craft & Chat (WL) 1:00 pm Knitting Clinic (WL)

Wednesday, August 24Wednesday, August 24 6:00 pm Backyard Blast 7:00 pm Color & Cloth GG (WL)

Thursday, August 25Thursday, August 25 9:30 am Worship Folder Team 1:00 pm Staff Prayer 7:30 pm Praise Team 8:00 pm AA Friday, August 26Friday, August 26

Saturday, August 27Saturday, August 27 9:45 am AA

Sunday, August 28Sunday, August 28 Blood Pressure Screenings 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Worship 9:30 am Worship (WL) 4:00 pm Stewardship Team 6:30 pm AlAnon 7:00 pm AA (WL)

*Events marked with (WL) are at our White Lake campus. All others are at our Clarkston campus.

  This Week at Calvary... 

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News & Announcements 

August Backyard Blast  White Lake Campus 

POT LUCK Wednesday, August 24 at the White Lake Campus at 6 pm. Join us for dinner and fellowship at a good ole fashioned POT LUCK!! Come partake in some of the yummy veggies from our community garden.

Last Call for Church  Directory Pictures 

If you were unable to schedule a portrait sitting with our photographers and would still like to be in the directory, please e-mail a picture to ckcortez@comcast.net in the next day or two or contact the church office for more information. Studio photographs must have a photographer’s release for us to use them. If you need your photo scanned, please leave it in Deborah’s mailbox in the Clarkston church office today.

2011 CPR/AED Training   Please prayerfully consider training as a lay rescuer at Calvary! We especially need to train people from all 3 worship times for Clarkston campus, plus for our White Lake campus, as we hope to have an AED on site at both locations in the near future. We will offer two training opportunities this fall:

September 15, 2011 (Thursday) 9AM-

12Noon @ Clarkston campus. OR

October 1, 2011 (Saturday) 9AM- 12Noon, (also at Clarkston campus.)

Our Instructor this year is Calvary member David Mills (Certified CPR/ AED Instructor for OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.) RSVP to Cindy Dixon, cddixon@comcast.net or cell 248-909-3542

Kids Closet A local mission and outreach project of First Congregational Church focused on fhelping families in need with children up to age 6. Families with older children are served as resources & donations allow. Donations of baby furniture, new & gently used clothing, bedding and food are always welcome. Located on the corner of Pine Knob Road and Clarkston Road at 5479 Clarkston Rd., ½ mile east of Sashabaw. For more information call (248) 394-0200 or e-mail FirstCongregationalChurch.org. Open Saturday 9-noon. If you or someone you know needs assistance with children’s clothing, baby food, formula, diapers, furniture, baby equipment or emergency food supplies, please contact Kids Closet.

Please Welcome our New Members Bob & Terry Christenson Matt Fuhrman Larry & Chris Klein, James and Carl Doug & Shelly Pratt, Jaiden & Morgan Karen Wenzel, Emily Here are some of the things at Calvary that appealed to them, and influenced their decision to become Calvary members.

Friendly Sense of Family Music Teaching is Bible-centered Preaching is relevant, engaging Blended worship style Youth/Children programs Time options Variety of small group choices

News & Announcements 

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Leadership Training Great new classes ! Thursday’s in September 7-8:30 pm Learn: • New life skills • To lead groups successfully • About leadership in the Bible • How to lead through your personality type Debbie Heierman 248-625-3288 Ext. 212 dheierman@aol.com

Fall is coming Remember to check with the Clarkston office prior to scheduling your event or group for a room assignment. We love that our buildings are bustling with ministry, but it makes planning ahead even more important. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille for both campuses.

Young Adults & Success Anyone interested in envisioning and organizing a group for young adults (Ages 18-29) Please contact Pastor Jonathan or Debbie Heierman to prayerfully consider the possibilities or Indicate your interest on the Welcome Insert

50th Anniversary Ceramic Art Expressions Project 

What word or image could begin to express what being part of Calvary’s ministry has meant to you? The art piece we will create this summer will represent nearly 200 sentiments, that when placed together, will stand as a bold witness to the effectiveness of Calvary’s 50 years of ministry that have prepared and positioned us for the next 50! Check out the table in the Clarkston Welcome Center today and learn more! Today is the last opportunity! Sunday, August 21 @ 6:30-9:30 pm

Outreach 

White Lake Community Garden    White Lake Community Garden Volunteers – pat yourselves on the back! Your weeding, harvesting, and hard work have yielded 550 pounds of fresh produce for Open Door. More raised beds are in, thanks to Ben P and family, Ben from St. Pat’s, Fred T., and Jeff T, who built and filled the beds this weekend. Thank you also to Colleen and Ron for installing more chicken wire and planting the late harvest seeds. Rowena and Beth are continuing to research ways to extend the growing season and improve the productivity of the plants in the ground. Thank you to each of you who weed, harvest, and deliver each week for our neighbors who receive food from Open Door. You are making a difference and proving we are BETTER TOGETHER! Please join us for harvesting on Monday and Thursday nights from around 6-8. Colleen Thompson, 248-310-5564

 Sunday Mornings At Calvary 

Sundays are busy at Calvary! Your are needed to help it all run smoothly. Every Sunday, 40-45 volunteers assist with Sunday morning worship, providing hospitality (greeting, welcoming, coffee service, bookstore, ushering) and in word and sacrament. The blessing in serving is in getting to know one another, sharing smiles and God's love. See the back of welcome insert for specific info, or contact Gayle Buschur, staff.

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If not, please call the church office to update your e-mail information or write it on your welcome insert or friendship pad today. Also, be sure to add GoodNews@calvary-lutheran.org and DRobitaille@calvary-lutheran.org to your contact list so we don’t end up as SPAM. :-)

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