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Opening Worship

Offering &

Announcements

Bible Readings

Message

“GIFT” Ministry Moment

Holy Communion

Sending

God of power and might, God of grace and love, your Son shows us the way of service, and in him we inherit the riches of your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the strength to serve the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Psalm 100 read responsively (Old Testament, pg 429) 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 (New Testament, pg 159) Matthew 25:31-46 (New Testament, pg 22)

WELCOME, GUESTS If you are new to Calvary, we invite you to stop by

the Welcome Desk and 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 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 Spiritual Devel. Director: Debbie Heierman Ext. 212 dheierman@calvary-lutheran.org Music Ministry Director: Keith Van Goor Ext. 213 kvangoor@calvary-lutheran.org Worship Leader & Administrative Assistant: Matt Fuhrman Ext. 201 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.

2014 Church Council Tom Grant (President), Rick Hedden (Vice President), Carol Martus (Secretary), Chris Peterson (Treasurer), Jeff Herdman, 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 Linda Underwood, Jim Butzine, Janet Barley, Ray and Pat Moore, Richard and Lillian Wilson, John McClellan, Evelyn Harrold, Brenda Britt, Ron Dasbach, Bev Clark, Carmen Kitchen, Marietta Marcale, Judy Terwilliger, Rose Kroll-Auger, Geri Alger, Mel Suokas, Jan Modesitt, Patrick Gimse, Ray Moore, Dale Vincent, Tom Witt, Terri Kinne, Rosemary Walker, Diane Rogers, Lucy Johnston, Jack Gradowski, George Diebel, Beth Bell, Clara Miller, Beth Mandryke, Carol Barore, Carol McGee, Sandy LaDuc, Jane Gentiles-Suobiron, Chelsea Chase, Roslyn Vanderpool, Chris Brande, Brian Day, Rosette Tellez, Oran Wright, Charlene Helmle, Don Trulu, Hannah Bressler, 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.

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Youth and Young Adults Ministry

The Gathering Love Thy Neighbor

Dec. 27-30, 2014 Lansing, MI Cost: $145 plus food expense before Nov. 16

Registration forms and payment are due TODAY to receive the early-bird registration rate. Visit calvaryinfo.org/youth for necessary information. The Gathering is an opportunity for Michigan youth (grades 9-12) and Young Adults (ages 18-25) to experience four days of meaningful worship, engage in small groups, serve others, and grow in faith. Featuring Rev. Yehiel Curry and Bread of Stone.

2015 ELCA Youth Gathering Volunteers

Thank you to everyone that signed up to volunteer so far! Visit the 2015 Youth Gathering tab on the youth page at calvaryinfo.org for information on how to register if you still want to help at this exciting event. I would love to have even more Calvary members fill the roles of Site Captain or Skilled Labor on the Service Learning Team. Contact Susan Batchik if you have any questions about volunteering or the registration process.

Please contact Susan Batchik, or Pastor Ken, if you are hearing God calling you to serve alongside us in

Youth Ministry. We would love to talk with you about the different ways you can make a difference in the lives of

the youth at Calvary. You will be blessed to be a blessing!

Children’s Ministry

Operation Christmas Child Project 83 boxes and still counting! If you could

help deliver them to Good Shepherd please let Terri know. Thanks!

SuperStarz 4

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th grade

Springhill Camp Retreat November 14-16

Next event: Friday, January 23, 2015

Mark Calendars!

Christmas Decorating White Lake Campus

Tuesday, November 25 4-8 PM

Clarkston Campus Saturday, November 29

10 AM

Advent Mid-week KOW December 3, 10, 17

4 years old – 5th grade

Nursery 3 years & under

PraiseLand Preschool God wants us to love others.

John 13:34

PraiseTown Joshua’s Call

Into the Promised Land Joshua 24:15b

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Open Door Updates Open Door will accept applications for Christmas Baskets November 5-November 26. If you are in need of assistance or knows someone who is please contact Teresa at Open Door. 248-360-2930. If you would like to help deliver baskets at our White Lake Campus on December 22, please submit an inTouch card or contact Deborah Robitaille. Open Door also has a few very low income families that they “adopt” for full Christmas assistance. If you would like more information about this contact Teresa at Open Door.

2015 ELCA Youth Gathering Volunteers

Thank you to everyone that signed up to volunteer last weekend. Visit the 2015 Youth Gathering tab on the youth page at calvaryinfo.org for information on how to register if you still want to help at this exciting event. Don’t hesitate though, spots are filling up fast. Contact Susan Batchik if you have any questions.

New Member Reception Last weekend we welcomed the following folks into the Lord’s family here at Calvary Lutheran Church! James & Debra Courtney Kristen & Scott Byers, Camden & Peyten Pamela Gonser Charlotte & Howard Schmidt Matthew & Angela Harden, Andrew & Grace

My Habitat Work Day We offer a huge thank you to all of those who have already had a chance to help work on the Hogback house in Springfield Twp.! There will be another work day on Monday, November 17. There are still 10-12 spots that need to be filled with volunteers. The task that day is siding, and people can sign up right on the My Habitat calendar. The web link is: http://www.volunteerup.com/ProjectCal.asp?o=181 Or you can contact Kim Howard at 248-705-8891

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.

generationCalvary tumblers & tote bags are here! Grades 6-12 If your child hasn’t received their tumbler or tote bag yet, have them see their youth leader. If you would like to help offset the cost, simply return the donation envelope sent home with your child. $5 will cover the cost of the tumbler. Important Note: Please remind the kids not to pour hot cocoa down the bathroom sinks or drinking fountains. It causes serious issues with backing up the drains. Thanks!

Mark Your Calendars! Parent Meeting for all families with youth in Grades 6-12 - it’s time to get involved with the annual FaithRaiser! Sunday, Nov. 23 following the 11:00 worship. Watch for a letter from Pastor Ken with more details. We are super excited!

Grade Class Times / Location Dates

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

Music Room Nov. 23, 30

8th-9th

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

Jr. High Outdoor Class

(right door)

Nov. 23, 30

10th-12th

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

Sr. High Outdoor Class

(left door)

Nov. 23, 30

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This Week at Calvary...

TODAY

Building on the 40 Days Together

In the Word

WEDNESDAY

Advent Feast and Worship Coming in December

NEXT WEEKEND

GIFT Weekend—The Heart/Treasure Connection

Today’s flowers are given to celebrate the 12th anniversary of Scott and Kathy Laga. 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:

Health and Wholeness

Sunday Bible Studies

GIFT Weekend—Nov 22/23

My Habitat Work Day—Nov 17

Alexander Zonjic Concert—Dec 14

Offering: An Act Of Worship Do you celebrate when you drop a check in the mail, or EFT a payment to a bank or company? Neither do I. But I do when I drop a check or an EFT into the plate during the worship service. WHY? Because I am worshipping our Lord!!! Please consider that thought right now before the plate comes by you today, and later in November when you make your preparations for GIFT Sunday.

Sunday, November 16

Spring Hill Camp—SuperStarz

Health & Wholeness 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 Scout Troop Leader Meeting

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Monday, November 17

11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

5:30 pm Stewardship Team

7:00 pm AA

7:00 pm AA (WL)

7:00 pm Church Council

7:00 pm Scout Committee Meeting

7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, November 18

10:30 am Craft & Chat (WL)

7:00 pm Boy Scouts

7:00 pm Boy Scouts (WL)

Wednesday, November 19

11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

7:30 pm Adoration Choir

Thursday, November 20

9:30 am Worship Folder Team

1:00 pm Staff Meeting/Prayer

7:00 pm AA

7:15 pm Praise Team

Friday, November 21

11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

1:00 pm T.O.P.S. (WL)

7:00 pm Big Book Awakenings

Saturday, November 22

GIFT Weekend

9:00 pm Canines In Christ

9:45 am AA

10:00 am Open Door Thanksgiving

Distribution

6:00 pm White Lake Worship

Sunday, November 23

GIFT Weekend

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

12:15 pm Faith Raiser Parent Meeting

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

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White Lake Community Garden The White Lake Community Garden has harvested about 5000 pounds of produce which has been donated to the Open Door food pantry. God is good!! Thank you to ALL who helped make this ministry possible and successful again this year!!Ministry Contact: Beth Burnett, bethburnett@att.net or 248-666-1433

GIFT Weekend Nov. 22-23 Coming the weekend of November 22 & 23, we will have an opportunity to place on the altar our Estimate of Giving for 2015 as an act of worship and growing discipleship. This is a very tangible way that we are each called to be “doers of the Word.” It is important that you are with us that weekend as we express commitments to growing in our generosity, which is fundamental to Calvary’s mission and growth today and into the future. Your generous giving matters to God, and we trust that you will prayerfully consider taking a “step up” in your giving for 2015 towards or beyond a tithe (Biblical model of giving 10% of income to God’s work). Thank you in advance. We are truly Blessed to be a Blessing!

Coffee in Church Please be aware that we require all drinks taken into the Sanctuary at both campuses to have lids. This is not only to keep our facility looking great, but also to protect people from having hot drinks spilled on them. Cups and lids are available in the coffee area. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille

Alexander Zonjic We will be hosting a Jazzy Christmas Concert again this year to benefit Blessings In A Backpack. The event will be on Sunday, Dec. 14 , at 4 pm.

*There will be no packing of backpacks for Blessings In A Backpack during the months of

November and December.*

Engage

Community Impact Day November 9 was another awesome Clarkston Community Impact Day. We had 450 people serving on 22 different teams! The community came together to: Collect & sort food for the hungry

Build a shed for the My Habitat Clarkston new build home

Pack 20,000 meals to feed the hungry with Kids Against Hunger

Clean the yards of 5 Clarkston seniors

Repair and cleanup the outdoor sanctuary at our Clarkston Campus

Sew drawstring bags for sleeping bags for the homeless

Pet parade for nursing care facilities

Pack over 80 shoeboxes with Christmas presents for needy kids all over the world

Decorate for Christmas and clean barns for OATS horse therapy facility

Clean Calvary Clarkston flower beds for fall

Yard work, painting and cleaning at 5 Clarkston schools

Tree planting and fall clean up of our Pontiac campus orchard and playground

Serve at the BackRoads Half Marathon, which raises money for SCAMP and Blessings in a Backpack

Photography/Video Team

Counting noisy offering money (Nearly $2,500)

Thank you to all that served and to our team leaders, site coordinator and site contacts: Colleen Thompson, Shelly and Scott Thams, Mary & Kate Schleusener, Bonnie Fong Audrey Acquisti, Dennis & Tricia Diener Mickey & Cassandra York, Trinity Lutheran Church Clarkston Community Church, Annie Van Goor Dennis Dixon, LeAnne Schmidt Wayne Jones, Todd Michael Carl Schenten, Pam & Dennis Klenow

This was a great way to “To Make Christ Known” in Clarkston, White Lake, Pontiac and beyond. Look for our next Impact Day in April 2015. If you would like to serve on the planning team, please let us know. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille

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Pontiac Campus Update Frustration...exasperation...disappointment… confusion...anger...sadness. Yes, I feel all these things to a greater or lesser degree in response to the recent landscaping theft at our orchard in Pontiac. I’m sure you do as well, but I want to make sure that the situation and the outlook are clear to everyone. No display of vandalism or destruction was

present. Our neighbors, who could shed no light on the

event, are also saddened. We are an additional year from harvesting fruit and this affects them directly.

Evidence clearly shows that the work was done carefully and knowledgeably to preserve the trees.

I direct my utmost thanks to John Kelley who discovered the loss when he arrived for his weekly “pilgrimage” to mow the lawns -- a task which he, alone, undertakes. He serves willingly, but I would like to see company with him and relief for him at regular intervals. This variety of volunteers shows our commitment level in the community. I invite our membership everywhere to participate in our bi-weekly activities at this campus next year, either tending or celebrating. Our leadership team knows that there are many demands on your time, but, when you are able to consider it, please prioritize this location. You will be blessed beyond your expectations. Consider swinging by any time you travel Woodward or Martin Luther King Blvd. -- to take a spin on the cyclone, swing on the swing, walk among the trees, or smell the flowers. These things are noticed and appreciated. Please remember to pray regularly for our Pontiac campus, our ministry there, and our neighbors. Vigilance is essential to participation in this community. While Pontiac is out of sight and out of mind for many, it should not be out of our thoughts. Edmund Burke said it best: All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. We would love to have your help on Community Impact Day for planting and fall cleanup. Ministry Leader: LeAnne Schmidt

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Something More Bible Study Something More: Sunday Morning Growth Group Join us as we begin a new study on Sunday, November 22 in the church library immediately following 9:30 worship. For the next several weeks we will be reading and studying together Adam Hamilton’s Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today. Please order your own copy at either amazon.com or thewell.cor.org then grab a cup of coffee and join in our discussions that will include difficult questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike. Contact Clark & Paula Harris at harris66503@yahoo.com with questions.

Sunday Bible Studies We currently have a Sunday morning Bible Study group called “Something More.” It is an adult Bible Study growth group meeting after the 9:30 am worship service. It would be great to start groups meeting after 8:15 am and 11:00 am worship services as well. If you are interested in facilitating leadership with a Sunday morning Bible study group at either of these times, please contact Debbie Heierman.

Health and Wholeness Sunday This Morning

Blood Pressure Screening throughout the morning “Ask the Healthcare Professional” 9:30 am Infectious diseases in the public: Measles-Polio-Whooping cough- Influenza-Hepatitis A-Ebola We often assume that infectious diseases are a thing of the past, until an outbreak occurs….Learn more about vaccine preventable diseases, personal risk management and public health issues in the news.

Check out our “How well did you REALLY wash your hands?” Hand washing Station in the

Operations Office!