loving god, your son jesus chose the...
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Thank
You!
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! . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening Praise
Offering & Announcements
Bible Lessons 1 John 3:16-18, 23-24 (NRSV) Psalm 23 (KJV) John 18:15-18, 25b-27 & 21:15-19, 25 (TNIV)
Message
Prayers
National Youth Gathering Ministry Moment
Holy Communion
Blessing
PRAYER of the DAY
O God of peace and love, you brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great shepherd of the sheep. By the blood of your eternal covenant, make us complete in everything good that we may do your will, and work among us and through us all that is well-pleasing in your sight. 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: [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.
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: [email protected]
*unpaid staff
PRAYERS
Jim Kennedy, Beth Bell, Gae Wing, Johnson, Smith & Pauwels Families at the death of Hope Ellis, marriage of Brad Welbourn & Kristin Stone, Jim Kennedy, Russell Linseman, 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 Calvary Lutheran Church, Pastors Jonathan, Ken & Intern Pastor Kate.
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Youth and Young Adults 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. The Confirmation Class and ELCA Youth Gathering participants are in downtown Detroit for an immersion trip today. The will worship with one of our ELCA congregations, enjoy a great lunch together, and become more familiar with the city.
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.
2015 Graduation Video Pictures should be sent to Deborah Robitaille. Please include at least 5 pictures. As many as 12 will be published. Deadline is May 15. Graduation Sunday date TBA. We can help with scanning hard copies—just ask. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille.
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th grade visits 6/7
th program
May 3, 17, 31@ both 9:15 & 10:45
Kindergarten Orientation Today
SuperStarz
MOVIE/POPCORN NIGHT Friday, May 15 6:30-9:00 PM Bring friends! Sign up on web site calvaryinfo.org
Spring KOW
Kid’s evening of activities. May 6 – May 20 Ages 4 -5
th grade
Nursery available
Vacation Bible School- June 22-25 Next volunteer meeting Tuesday, May 12 12 noon
PraiseLand Preschool We can learn about God at church.
Acts 2:42
PraiseTown We want a King. 1 Samuel 16:7b
Grade Class Times / Location Dates
6th-7th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00 May 3, 10, 17
8th-9th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00
Jr. High Outdoor Class May 3, 10, 17
10th-12th 9:15-10:30 | 10:45-12:00
Sr. High Outdoor Class May 3, 10, 17
Children’s Ministry
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Extend
Extend
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.
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
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.
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.
10,000 Pounds of Food in One Day
Be a part of it by saving the date - Saturday, May 9 at the White Lake Campus. We will be sorting food collected by mail carriers in their annual Stamp Out Hunger for Open Door, who will use the food collected to ensure full shelves during the summer, a typically challenging period for food banks for both donations and need. This event is appropriate for kid as well - ages 8 and up. The event will start at 2:30 Please use this link to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA5AB2EA1F94-food
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This Week at Calvary...
TODAY
Sermon Series
Words from the Empty Tomb
Week 5
Loving Jesus & Feeding
Sheep, John 21:15-19, 25
WEDNESDAY Spring Growth Groups and
FEAST Resume
6:00 pm—Feast Meal 6:45 pm - Growth Groups
6:45 pm Children’s & Youth Programming
NEXT WEEKEND
Sermon Series
Words from the Empty Tomb
Week 6
Go & Make Disciples
Matthew 28:16-20
Today’s flowers are given in honor of Wayne and Karyn
Jones 25th Wedding Anniversary. 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:
IF Women’s Gathering
Lutheran Disaster Relief
Pontiac Ferry Farms Ministry
Stamp Out Hunger
National Day of Prayer
Sunday, May 3
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
12:30 pm Laugh Your Way to a Better
Marriage
4:00 pm Unglued Growth Group
6:30 pm Al Anon
7:00 pm AA (WL)
Monday, May 4
7:00 pm Church Council
7:00 pm Ministry Leaders Facility
Development Team
7:00 pm AA
7:00 pm AA (WL)
Tuesday, May 5
Election Day
9:15 am Staff Meeting
10:30 am Craft & Chat (WL)
5:30 pm Admin/Property Facility
6:00 pm Creative Co-Op Meeting
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
7:00 pm Boy Scouts (WL)
7:30 pm NODRT
Wednesday, May 6
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 7
National Day of Prayer
9:30 am Worship Folder Team
1:00 pm Staff Prayer
7:00 pm AA
7:00 pm Boy Scouts Patrol Leaders Mtg
7:15 pm Praise Team
Friday, May 8
1:00 pm T.O.P.S
6:00 pm If Women’s Event
7:00 pm AA (WL)
Saturday, May 9
Stamp Out Hunger (WL)
9:00 am If Women’s Event
9:45 am AA
10:00 am AA Young Adult
6:00 pm Worship (WL)
Sunday, May 10
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
10:00 am Ferry Farms Work Day
10:45 am Children’s/Youth Programs
10:45 am Something More Bible Study
12:00 pm Baldwin Kitchen
12:30 pm Laugh Your Way to a Better
Marriage
4:00 pm Unglued Growth Group
6:30 pm Al Anon
7:00 pm AA (WL)
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Impact Day Participants— Thank You!
Thanks to everyone that was able to participate in an Impact Weekend project. Hundreds of people served at 27 different projects in 5 different cities. We were bless to be a part of it!
Thanks to our Calvary Ministry Leaders that supervised some of these projects:
Bonnie Fong – Baldwin Center/Haven Sewing Project Chris Cortez & Colleen Thompson – Open Door Moving Project Pr. Kate, Wayne Jones & LeAnne Schmidt – Ferry Farms Project Cheryl Rajala – Adopt A Highway Audrey Acquisti – Canines for Christ
Leaders from Clarkston Community Church & Trinity Lutheran supervised many of the other projects that were completed last weekend and we are thankful for their partnership in ministry. Want more information on how to get involved for our next Community Impact Weekend coming up in November? Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille
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.
Baldwin Center Our next date to serve at Baldwin Center is Sunday, May 10 at noon. Ages 12+ are welcome to join us. Please register on our website under the serving opportunities tab. We have space for 10 people. Ministry Leader: Reid Miller (248) 330-7687 or complete an “InTouch” card.
Engage
Spring is a time for GROWTH… What is your next step along the Spiritual Growth Pathway? How are you ENTERING into God's presence, ENGAGING in spiritual growth practices, being EQUIPPED for ministry, and EXTENDING God's grace and love to others we share the earth with? What Growth Group or serving opportunity are you participating in? How are you using your unique God-given SHAPE (spiritual gifts, heart passions, abilities, personality and experiences) to be light to the world God loves enough to send Jesus to die for? Where is God calling you to serve outside the congregation? Spring Growth Groups Include: Always an empty chair! Something More: Study & Fellowship, Sunday at
10:45 am in Clarkston. This semester we are learning what the Bible says about Angels.
Men’s Softball—See article on page 5. What the Bible Says About Angels, Wednesday
evenings at FEAST. Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact & Forgery,
Wednesdays at 10am in Clarkston. God’s Food Soldiers, Wednesday evenings at
Feast. Walking/running in a Christian environment.
Men’s Study Breakfast, see article in the next column.
Bible 201, Wednesday evenings at Feast. Learn to use your Bible to explore your faith.
Your God-Given Shape for Ministry, Wednesday evenings at Feast. Learn how to use your spiritual gifts.
Adventures in Caring, Wednesday evenings at Feast. Explore what it means to ease pain and lift the spirit of another.
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage, Sundays at 12:30 pm in Clarkston.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Fridays at 12:45 pm in White Lake.
Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions, Sundays at 4pm in Clarkston.
White Lake Community Garden. Generation Calvary Equip for Grades 10-12.
Wednesday evening at FEAST. Kids Own Worship, Wednesday evenings at
FEAST.
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Equip Equip
Stamp Out Hunger The United States Postal Service Letter Carriers Food Drive will take place on Saturday, May 9 from 2:30pm-6:30pm at Lighthouse Clarkston, 6330 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. Volunteers are needed, please call 248-620-6116 or email [email protected] if you are interested.
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
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]
Come Celebrate
Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church, Advent Episcopal Church and Ascension Lutheran Church request the honor of your presence at the joining of three congregations into one: Spirit of Grace Church, A Lutheran-Episcopal Community. Celebration Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 2399 Figa Avenue, West Bloomfield, MI 48324. 7:00pm Celebration Worship and Confirmation, 8:30pm Reception with light refreshments. Further information call 248-682-0770.
Capital Appeal and Facility Development Updates
This past week has been a very busy one for our Capital Appeal and Facility Development teams in preparation for our combined fall 40 days spiritual growth journey and capital fund campaign to extend our mission and enhance our facilities. Our Kairos consultant Jeff Kjellberg was in town for an intensive set of meetings with our leaders last week and will return again in early June.
Various capital appeal teams are forming right now and there are many opportunities to be involved in this very important ministry working with our Kairos consultant and leaders to develop and implement the fall capital appeal. If you are excited about Calvary's mission and want to help our ministry grow into the future please consider serving with one of the teams: administration, spiritual life, children and youth, lead gifts, events, ambassadors or communication. See capital appeal leaders Chris Cortez or Rick Tyler, or staff Deborah Robitaille or Pastor Jonathan for more information.
The Facility Development Team has interviewed and selected an Stephen Auger & Associates, Architects, Inc. to work with to develop the plans for expansion and renovation of our Clarkston Campus. The team is eager to get started with this process and looking forward to working with this architectural firm due to their experience working with churches and great interest in partnering with us in this project.
Men’s Softball Opening Day is Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 pm at New Hope Bible Church for our Men’s Softball team. If you would like to be a part of this church ministry, please fill out an InTouch card and let us know. We will be posting the game schedule weekly. Ministry Leader: Rick Tyler