Loving God, your Son Jesus chose the path which led to...
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Dramatic Retelling of Jesus’ Passion Sat March 28 6pm White Lake Sun March 29 8:15, 9:30, 11am Clarkston April 2 7pm Clarkston 1st Communion Foot Washing April 5 6:30, 9, 10:30am Clarkston 10am White Lake April 3 12, 12:30, 1pm White Lake 6:00pm Clarkston Cross Walk 7pm Clarkston 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”
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Dramatic Retelling of Jesus’ Passion
Sat March 28
6pm White Lake
Sun March 29
8:15, 9:30, 11am Clarkston
April 2
7pm Clarkston
1st Communion Foot Washing
April 5
6:30, 9, 10:30am
Clarkston
10am White Lake
April 3
12, 12:30, 1pm White Lake
6:00pm Clarkston Cross Walk
7pm Clarkston
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”
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Senior Pastor: Jonathan Heierman Ext. 203 Home Phone: 248-620-2105
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mission Developer/Youth Pastor: Ken Fouty Ext. 205
Home Phone: 248-363-0383 Email: [email protected]
Administrative Director: Deborah Robitaille Ext. 204 [email protected]
Interim Admin. Assistant: Jennifer Angus Ext. 201 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] Intern—Pastor In Training: Kate Zywicki Ext. 211 [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. 206 [email protected] 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.
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please indicate them on the in touch card
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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
PRAYER
The Lange Family at the death of Mary Lange, Roy and Sharon Warner, Kailee Vincent, Carol McGee, Mark Hall, Florence Bell, Gen Arger, Elwood Leaman, Dale Vincent, Stan Schantz, Nora Jorgensen, Debbie Vassau, Judy Terwilliger, Janet Barley, Barbara Fecteau, Ed Ball, Patricia Burleson, Nancy Bogan, Dave Bareno, Leslie Dolbow, Clara Miller, Beth Bell, Terri Kinne, Rosemary Walker, Carol Barore, Terri Miller, Mary Dehayes, Hazel Bennett, Bill Adamson, Landon Jenson, Preston Drabic, Cec Berg, Bill Pickard, Rick LaLonde, Carol McGee, Renee Molnar, Claudia Hoffmann, William Johnston, Lucy Johnston, Aislynn Merritt , Barbara Dallas, Jeff Ewer, Randy Ewer, Larry Newmarch, Sabina Singh, Lois Scrivens,, Evelyn Harrold, Don Trulu, Ann Holliday, Bob Kent, 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 Beautiful Savior Church in Bloomfield Hills and their Pastor Mark Behenna.
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Youth and Young Adults Ministry
Better Together Upcoming Event that you won’t
want to miss!
Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
“Under the Spaghetti Sauce” by Cecilia Bouchard Saturday, May 2 6:15 pm
Lakes Grille, 6722 Dixie Highway, Clarkston Cost: $33 per person [includes play, dinner, tax,
gratuity, and donation to Calvary’s Youth Ministry] Participation in this play is not only encouraged, but needed This is interactive so we will be the cast—how fun! Seating is limited to 80 people so don’t hesitate to get your reservation. Contact either Jan Modesitt at 248-875-8682 or Diane Midgley at 248-625-6869 by Mon., April 27 to enjoy this entertaining evening. Visit the youth page on Calvary’s website for more information.
and Together Better
Did you notice the colorful painted luan boards in the welcome center? These boards were done by our Super Starz kids during their lock-in and will be used to board up homes in Detroit to make the neighborhoods safer, and to let the residents know we care. The boards will be hung during the 3-day mission trip to the city on April 6-8 with Rippling Hope. We will be creating more boards for the ELCA Youth Gathering in July, so everyone will have a chance to participate in this wonderful project.
Good Friday, April 3 Cross Walk
Everyone is welcome to join us as we carry the cross through downtown Clarkston, stopping along the way to reflect on the Stations of the Cross through scripture, and end with the youth bringing the cross into the worship service. The procession will begin at the Rite Aid on the corner of Dixie Hwy. & M15 at 5:45 pm. Make sure you dress for the unpredictable Michigan weather.
Children’s Ministry
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4 1-3 PM
Fisk Farm in White Lake. Hosted by Calvary & area businesses. Please sign up to serve. Lots of fun! A great family affair! Donations: cases of water & pre-made Easter baskets.
Talent Show-April 19
Do you have a talent to share? Of course you do! No Matter what your age we’d love to have you “perform”. Check the April newsletter for a few of last years performances. Contact Terri for a performance time, at 9:15, 10:45 or both!
PraiseLand Preschool A Parade for Jesus/”Jesus is King
and we can worship Him.” Luke 19:38a
PraiseTown Palm Procession/Easter Morning
Mark 16:2-7
Donations: kid’s ministry needs hula hoops.
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Youth and Young Adults Ministry
Heierman's House for Sale??
In December Debbie's mom Nancy placed her home up for sale and moved from Chillicothe, Ohio to live with the Heierman's. Since that time Pastor Jonathan and Debbie have been actively seeking another home in the Clarkston area with first floor bedrooms to accommodate this new reality. It looks like a home purchase is moving forward and so don't be surprised if you see a "for sale" sign in front of their current home on Lake Waldon Drive. Rest assured this is a local move and will have no impact on the future of Calvary's ministry. Please keep Pastor Jonathan and family in your prayers during this time of anticipated transition.
Open Door Outreach Center Do you know Quick Books? Call us - we need a couple of hours a week to support our Accountant Department.
Open Door is in need of volunteers to work in the pantry, reception and the resale store. Please contact us at 248-360-2930 or come for a tour!
Julie Run to End Hunger
Dear Calvary Friends - Thanks for sharing your contact information with me at church in January. Registration forms for the “Open Door Julie Run to End Hunger” on June 6th at Oakland Community College are available at the Welcome Desk.
I think you'll find the combination of a varied and challenging course and the community spirit of the event to be both fun and rewarding. Hope you can join. Please contact me with questions. Definitely an opportunity to be….Better together.
Colleen Thompson Co-Chair, Open Door's Julie Run to End Hunger
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.
Upcoming Youth Events To register for Youth Events:
Go to calvaryinfo.org
Click on youth in the right margin
Click on the event title in the right margin
Complete all of the required steps to register
Confirmation Camp Current 7th Graders June 21-26, 2015 Cost: $350 before April 15 | $395 after Pastor Ken and Pastor Kate will be spending the week with the youth at CranHill Ranch. Register on the youth page at calvaryinfo.org.
Summer Camp Mission Experience Grades 8-9
June 21-26, 2015 CranHill Ranch Cost: $175—a $50 deposit is required RSVP by Friday, April 3 to Susan Batchik at [email protected].
This *new* trip meets the mission trip requirement for those in Confirmation Ministry and not able to attend the ELCA Youth Gathering this summer. The program will be customized for Calvary to include a service component, and separate from the incoming class attending Confirmation Camp at CranHill.
Grade Class Times / Location Dates
6th-7th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00
Music Room Mar. 29
8th-9th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00
Jr. High Outdoor Class (right door)
Mar. 29
10th-12th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00
Sr. High Outdoor Class (left door)
Mar. 29
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This Week at Calvary...
TODAY
Palm/Passion
Sunday
Experience the story of our
Lord’s sacrifice for us.
WEDNESDAY
Spring Semester Feast
and Growth Groups resume April 15
NEXT WEEKEND
Easter
Sunday
Christ is Risen
He is Risen Indeed
Today’s flowers are given in honor of Katie Schmidt’s baptismal anniversary and in honor of the life of Zenaida
Guinan. 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:
Holy Week
Guided Prayer Walk
7th Grade Confirmation Camp
Cross Walk
Community Impact Day
Sunday, March 29
Palm/Passion Sunday
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 Bible Study
6:30 pm Al Anon
7:00 pm AA (WL)
Monday, March 30
11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)
11:30 am Senior Fit
7:00 pm AA
7:00 pm AA (WL)
Tuesday, March 31
8:45 am Adaptive Yoga for Seniors
9:15 am Staff Meeting
10:30 am Craft & Chat (WL)
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
7:00 pm Boy Scouts (WL)
7:00 pm NODRT
Wednesday, April 1
11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)
11:30 am Senior Fit
7:30 pm Adoration Choir
Thursday, April 2
Maundy Thursday
9:30 am Worship Folder Team
1:00 pm Staff Prayer
7:00 pm AA
7:00 pm Boy Scout Patrol Leaders
7:00 pm Worship & First Communion
7:15 pm Praise Team
Friday, April 3
Good Friday
12:00 pm Worship (WL)
12:30 pm Worship (WL)
1:00 pm Worship (WL)
6:00 pm Cross Walk
7:00 pm Worship
Saturday, April 4
9:45 am AA
No White Lake Worship
Sunday, April 5
Easter—note different time
Weekend Worship Services:
6:30, 9:00, and 10:30 am
10:00 am (WL)
10:45 am Bible Study
6:30 pm Al Anon
7:00 pm AA (WL)
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Pontiac is Getting Ready to BLOOM!!
Share an Easter greeting with neighbors of our Pontiac Campus Orchard, Ferry Farms. Photo greeting cards are ready to be personalized and prepared for mailing at the table in the Welcome Center today. Take a moment to write a brief note and say a prayer over a card or two so that we can extend Christ's love and share the story of our mission with those in the Ferry Farms neighborhood.
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, please join us at our next dreaming session, Thursday, April 16
th at the
Clarkston campus, or see Le Anne Schmidt or Pr. Kate.
Interactive Murder Mystery
Dinner Theatre “Under the Spaghetti Sauce” by Cecilia Bouchard
Saturday, May 2 6:15 pm Lakes Grille, 6722 Dixie Highway, Clarkston
Cost: $33 per person [includes play, dinner, tax, gratuity, and donation to Calvary’s Youth Ministry]
Participation in this play is not only encouraged, but needed This is interactive so we will be the cast—how fun! Seating is limited to 80 people so don’t hesitate to get your reservation. Contact either Jan Modesitt at 248-875-8682 or Diane Midgley at 248-625-6869 by Mon., April 27 to enjoy this entertaining evening. Visit the youth page on Calvary’s website for more information.
Engage
IF: Gathering Women's Event May 8 6pm-9:30 and May 9 9am-12pm
We are looking forward to an amazing time of worship, fellowship, and digging deeper into our faith with some great speakers! Consider it like a mini-retreat, but you get to go home and sleep in your own bed!
This event is for women of all ages so mark your calendar and invite a friend, sister or daughter! Childcare available Saturday morning for children up to 10 years old, must register children by May 7. Cost for IF:Gathering $10 Contact Annie Van Goor [email protected]
2015 Youth Gathering The Service Learning team is recruiting for the following roles to assist with fulfilling service learning projects for 30,000 people: Site Captains, Skilled Labor & Material Handlers. You will be blessed to be a blessing to the organizations we are partnering with, the people of Detroit, and the participants of the ELCA Youth Gathering. This truly is going to be amazing event—I hope you will be part of it!
Job Descriptions and Registration information are available on the welcome desk, or the Youth page at calvaryinfo.org. If you would like to learn more, contact Susan Batchik, 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering Service Learning Production Manager, [email protected].
Good Friday, April 3 Cross Walk Everyone is welcome to join us as we carry the cross through downtown Clarkston, stopping along the way to reflect on the Stations of the Cross through scripture, and end with the youth bringing the cross into the worship service. The procession will begin at the Rite Aid on the corner of Dixie Hwy. & M15 at 5:45 pm. Make sure you dress for the unpredictable Michigan weather.
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Engage Equip
HOLY WEEK
Mon, Tues, Wed — 7pm
Good Friday — 12 noon
Or call the church office
to arrange a time to walk the stations on your own.
Spring Community Impact Days
It’s hard to believe, but it’s already here! We are pleased to be working closely with Clarkston Community Church, My Habitat Clarkston, Clarkston Community Schools, Independence Township Senior Center and other non-profit organizations to sponsor the Spring version of Impact Day.
We have 30 projects planned for April 25 & 26 and hope to serve hundreds of people alongside hundreds of awesome volunteers. Some of our projects include Spring cleanup at some of the Clark-ston Schools, food collection and distribution for local food pantries, work at the DRAW Warehouse, a community garden project, work at our Pontiac campus, making blankets for Children’s Hospital, sewing projects for Haven & Baldwin Center, a site for My Habitat Clarkston, Canines for Christ and more. There is a project to suit every schedule every mobility, every age and every skill.
Go to our website and click on the Service Opportunities tab. That will take you to our Sign Up Genius page and you can choose a Saturday or Sunday project. Also in April look for our display in the Welcome Center and you can sign up there.
Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille, Director of Administration
National Day of Prayer “Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.” l Kings 8:28 The 2015 Clarkston Area National Day of Prayer Breakfast will be held Thursday, May 7 from 7-9am at the Fountains Golf and Banquet Center, 6060 Maybee Rd, Clarkston. The theme this year is “Lord, Hear Our Cry”, featuring “Men of Grace”.
Tickets are $13 per person and must be purchased by April 19. For additional information contact Dianne Bretz at 248-229-2723
