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February 4 & 5 following each worship service

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Opening Praise

Bible Lessons

Message

Confession & Forgiveness

Prayers

Holy Communion

Blessing

January 28 & 29

PRAYER OF THE DAY

God of love and mercy, we call to mind

before you those whom we sometimes

forget or ignore or avoid or just don't

see: those who are homeless, hungry,

sick, isolated, imprisoned, poor, lonely,

hopeless and hurting in any way. Fill us

with compassion that we may respond in

love as you call us to. May our eyes see

and our ears hear what you do. May our

words and our actions express your

compassion Lord use us to bless others

with your mercy. We pray this in Jesus’

name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSONS

Isaiah 58:5-12 (NLT) pg. 533 Old Testament 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 (GNB) pg.137 Old Testament Luke 10:25-37 (NLT) pg.154 New Testament

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

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

Administrative/Office Coord: Jennifer Angus Ext. 201 jangus@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 cdixon@calvary-lutheran.org

Financial Assistance Ext. 412

Intern Pastor in Training: Ken Greble Ext. 211 kgreble@calvary-lutheran.org

Spiritual Devel. Director: Debbie Heierman Ext. 212 dheierman@calvary-lutheran.org

Wedding Coordinator : Kellee Rainoldi krainoldi@calvary-lutheran.org Worship Ministry Director: Keith Van Goor Ext. 213 kvangoor@calvary-lutheran.org

Youth Ministry Coordinator: Susan Batchik Ext. 205 sbatchik@calvary-lutheran.org

Youth Ministry Director: Rebecca Couser Ext. 205 RCouser@calvary-lutheran.org

Custodian: Don Rochford—Head of Maintenance

Drochford@calvary-lutheran.org James Rochford—Custodian Baron McBride-Interim Custodian

Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church

6805 Bluegrass Drive ● Clarkston, MI 48346 9101 Highland Road • White Lake, MI 48386

Calvary Community Orchard, Pontiac, MI 48341 (248) 625-3288 ● fax (248) 625-3625

Website: calvaryinfo.org E-mail: goodnews@calvary-lutheran.org

*unpaid staff

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

together. Please use the in touch card to request more information or to let us know how we may assist 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 weekend to avoid any possibility of

cross-contamination. If you do not have your own gluten free bread today we have some available at the Welcome Center

Desk.

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.

Prayers Jen Krausman, Jessica Stoddard, Maddy Davis, Ina Robinson, Renee Brown, Easton Brown, Mason Bernhardt, Kay Brechlelsbauer, Clarence Mount, Willy Nitschke, Jude Mefford, Nancy Nagel, Kathy Lynady, Tim Thomson, Dale Vincent, Lori Orr, Dawn Bell, Ilmars Ritins, Janet Barley, Kelsey Merz, Star Valenzuela, Gage Dyer, Dylan Nagy, Ronald Nagy, Catherine Dato, Henry Manuel, Cathy Berutti, Bill Adamson, Chuck Bell, Joan Hamman, Don Trulu, Jessica Ritins, Robert Koschade, Jessica Marcath, Sanctum House Human Traffficking Recovery, Daniel Ewing, Dan Roberts, Easton Brown, Mary Cosart, Louise Stakle, Stephanie Miller, Mary Vollrath, Dave Ehlfeldt, David Ewers, Jim Reed, Ann & Burt Holliday, Ben Walker, Matt Pauly, Jeff Ewer, Al Peloquin, Don Auger, Joyce Butler, those serving in our armed forces and their families, our companion congregations Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem and Pastor Ibrihim & Nahla Azar, Hareabi Lutheran Church in Tanzania and Pastor Zakayo Malekwa, ELCA Southeast Michigan Synod, Bishop Don Kreiss and staff.

2017 Church Council Rick Hedden (President), Debbie Courtney (Vice President), Carol Martus (Secretary), Chris Peterson (Treasurer), Michael DuBay, Don Peters, Mathew Rainoldi, Scott Thams and Pastor Jonathan.

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3rd

Grade Bible Class Schedule Classes for kids only:

Jan. 29 Bring sack lunch today Feb. 5 & Mar. 5

Phase Coaches Workshop Monday, February 6

6:00 PM Dinner 6:30 PM Workshop

Winter Wednesday KOW

February 1 6:45-8:00 PM K-5

th Grade

Nursery available 4 & under

SuperStarz 4th

– 7th

grade Next Event in March!

Overnighter

Volunteer Needs Preschool-12

th Grade

1. Welcomer to check kids in and take at-

tendance at 9:15 hour-still need 1-this is a rota-tion-and a good way for teenagers to serve.

2. Small group leaders to team teach at the

9:15 or 10:45 for 6th/7th grade-this is a rota-tion for either hour. Nursery worker at 10:45 AM just 6 times per year. Needed ASAP.

Children’s Ministry Youth and Young Adults Ministry

Youth & Parents: To stay up to date, visit the Youth page at calvaryinfo.org. Contact Susan Batchik, Youth Ministry Coordinator, regarding any of the youth events, classes, Growth Groups, or Confirmation Ministry.

Beyond Graduation: All 12th grade youth and parents are invited to join us for conversation around how we can help foster a faith that sticks post High School. Lunch will be provided. Topics over the weeks will include: life transitions, applying faith in life situations, finding a faith community, and handling difficult decisions. Meeting dates: Jan. 29, Feb. 5 & 19 Upcoming Events Sign up on the youth page at calvaryinfo.org Feb. 11 Winter Jam Concert! All are welcome to join us at The Palace in Auburn Hills to hear some incredible Christian music artists including David Crowder, Tenth Avenue North, and Britt Nicole. $10 at the door! Mark your calendar and watch for more details. Feb. 24-26 Sr. High Winter Retreat Grades 10-12 Cost: $140 Miracle Camp—Lawton, MI Registration is due by Feb. 12—don’t wait to hold your spot! “Ice Camp” is great for youth group excitement and bonding through great worship, teaching, and winter weather activities.

Grade Class Dates

6th-7th

9:15 & 10:45 Music Room

Jan. 29 Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26

8th-9th

12:30-2:30 pm Coffee Center

Jan. 29 Feb. 5, 12, 26

10th-12th

10:45 Outdoor Classrooms

Jan. 29 Feb. 5, 12, 19

10th-12th 12:30-2:30

Coffee Center Feb. 12

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Chili Cook Off Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers invites you to the 5th Annual Winter Warm-Up Chili Cook Off Friday Feb. 17 6-8:30pm, Lutheran Church of the Master 3333 Coolidge Hwy. Troy 48084 Advance Tickets - Adults $8 ($10 at the door) Kids 6-12 $5 5 and under free Bake Sale, Silent Auction, & 50/50 Raffle Flyers available at the Welcome Desk. Tickets available in the Welcome Center after 9:30am service. You may also contact Rose Auger at rauger1@hotmail.com.

Independence Township Senior Community Center

Meals on Wheels What is Meals on Wheels? It is a non-profit service that provides hot, nutritious meals to home-bound elderly/handicapped individuals Monday through Friday and on the weekends. As a volunteer drive You will need your own transportation & a cell phone. You will pick up the food at the designated location and deliver the meals to the clients. You bring a smiling face and cheerful greeting to the recipients: you may be the only person they see that day.The time commitment can be from one to two hours, depending on the route, once a week or on weekends. Most volunteers deliver once a month but that is entirely up to you your availability.

If you are interested in helping with this worthwhile cause, please contact Barbara S. at 248-625-8231 or you can stop by the Center at 6000 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI for an application.

BIAB Hey Calvary families looking for a community ser-vice project, NHS students need some hours?Blessings in a Backpack food packing will resume the fourth Wednesday each month beginning Janu-ary 25. We start at 5:15pm, usually takes about an hour and need at least four people to pack, break down tables and move bins. A couple strong able bodies are handy. Waypoint Methodist Church 8400Dixie Hwy Clarkston 48348 Ministry contact: Claudia Jenosky 248-563-3927

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Go Green—Opt In If you are not yet receiving the monthly “Good News” by e-mail and would like to begin receiving the e-goodnews in place of your hard copy in the mail, please let us know! We are already saving trees, printing and postage costs! Fill out an InTouch card today. Staff Contact: Jennifer Angus

Stock Up Lighthouse Clarkston has some needs for their food pantry. You can bring your items to the Clarkston Campus and drop them in or near the Lighthouse grocery cart located by the Welcome Center coatrack.

Boxed potatoes Paper products Pasta sauce Laundry Detergent Dry pasta Cleaning supplies Mac & Cheese Batteries Peanut Butter Diapers Jelly Baby Formula Beans Crib Sheets Granola Bars Adult Diapers Canned Meats Feminine Hygiene Gift Cards Canned Soup

Calvary is dedicated to serving our community, in partnership with Lighthouse Clarkston. Donated items need to be delivered from the Clarkston campus to Lighthouse Clarkston once or twice each month. If you are willing to make a delivery use an Intouch Card or contact the main office 248-625-3288. Staff contact: Jennifer Angus

Wint’s Healing Hearts

Grief Support Group for all ages for those who

have recently lost a loved one. Tuesday, February

14, 2017, 7pm. This month’s topic is When Will I

Feel Better? Led by a Bereavement Counselor

Jon Richey, MA, LPC. Location is at the Carriage

House in Clintonwood Park on Clarkston Road,

Clarkston. No registration is necessary (walk-in);

free of charge; call the Lewis E. Wint & Son

Funeral Home (248-625-5231) or email

wintfuneralhome@gmail.com

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Altar Flowers Today’s altar flowers were in celebration of the Miracle of Mercy. 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.

This Week at Calvary...

Sunday, January 29

Town Hall Meetings 9:15, 10:30 & 12

Weekend Worship Services:

8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Worship

9:15 am PraiseLand/PraiseTown

Youth Ministry Grades 6/7

9:30 am Discover Calvary Part B

10:45 am Miracle of Mercy Group

10:45 am PraiseLand/PraiseTown

Youth Ministry Grade 10-12

12:20 pm 3rd Grade Bible Class

12:30 pm Confirmation Grades 8/9

12:30 pm Beyond Graduation

4:00 pm Spiritual Gifts Class

5:00 pm Miracle of Mercy Group

(off site)

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Monday, January 30

11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

7:00 pm AA

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Tuesday, January 31

9:15 am Staff Meeting

10:30 am Craft & Chat (WL)

7:00 pm Boy Scouts

7:00 pm Miracle of Mercy Group

Wednesday, February 1

10:00 am Miracle of Mercy Group

11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

12:15 TOPS (WL)\

6:45 pm Winter Growth Groups

Miracle of Mercy, Bible 101, SHAPE,

Spiritual Journal, Youth Group

7:00 pm Miracle of Mercy

(off site)

Thursday, February 2 1:00 pm Staff Prayer 4:00 pm National Day of Prayer Team 7:00 pm Boy Scout Patrol Leaders 7:00 pm AA 7:00 pm Miracle of Mercy Group 7:00 pm Miracle of Mercy Group (WL) 7:30 pm Praise Team

Friday, February 3 11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

7:00 pm AA (WL) 7:00 pm SuperStarz Bingo Night

Saturday, February 4

56th Annual Congregational Meeting

10:00 am AA

5:00 pm Miracle of Mercy Group (WL)

6:00 pm White Lake Worship Sunday, February 5

56th Annual Congregational Meeting

Weekend Worship Services:

8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Worship

9:15 am PraiseLand/PraiseTown

Youth Ministry Grades 6/7

9:30 am Discover Calvary Part B

10:45 am Miracle of Mercy Group

10:45 am PraiseLand/PraiseTown

Youth Ministry Grade 10-12

12:20 pm 3rd Grade Bible Class

12:30 pm Confirmation Grades 8/9

12:30 pm Beyond Graduation

4:00 pm Spiritual Gifts Class

5:00 pm Miracle of Mercy Group

(off site)

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Family Discussion Topics: Engage & Extend

Winter Growth Groups

BIAB Food Packing

Miracle of Mercy Sermon Series

Meals on Wheels

TODAY

New Sermon Series The Miracle of Mercy

Week 3

NEXT WEEKEND

The Miracle of Mercy

State of the Church

WEDNESDAY

Growth Groups Wednesday evenings

Calvary Clarkston begin at 6:45pm

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Enter Engage

Town Hall Meetings Today !! Town hall meetings immediately following each worship service will take place in the Music Room.

Discover Calvary Part B

Part B will meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am for 6 weeks begin today!

New members will be received following completion of both Parts A and B. Staff Contact: Debbie Heierman

Caring Companion

Ministry News Calvary’s Caring Companion Ministry is a partnership with the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers organization. We do not provide hands-on care, but through a half-day training provided by IVC, volunteers are equipped to offer transportation, friendly visits, and respite visits to elderly and disabled people both within and beyond our congregation. Two events in February will highlight the work and opportunities of Caring Companion Ministry at Calvary-and we welcome new people to join us at either or both of these events to learn more about the who-what-when-where-why-and how of this very rewarding ministry. Staff contact: Cindy Dixon, church office Extension #216.

Learn More About

Caring Companion Ministry During the 11AM Sunday, February 26, worship time at Calvary-Clarkston, the Caring Companion Ministry Team will be available to answer questions & share stories of real life CC volunteer experiences, in preparation for a volunteer training to be scheduled in March 2017. See Cindy Dixon or Leslie Welbourn for more information. Staff contact: Cindy Dixon, 248-625-3288 Extension #216.

56th Annual Congregational Meeting

The 56th Annual Congregation meeting will be held after each worship service on Sat. Feb. 4 and Sun. Feb 5. Please plan to be with us as we affirm the 2017 General Operating Budget spending plan, elect Church Council members, vote on calling former intern Kate Zywicki to a 3 year 3/4 time term call as Associate Pastor and discuss the future of Calvary’s ministries.

The Miracle of Mercy

Sermon Series The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Psalm 145:8

The Bible tells us that “God is love.” (1 John 4) Sadly, all too often God is portrayed as a God of anger and judgment. But God is first and foremost a God of abundant mercy and grace, patience and steadfast love. When God gave Moses the Ten Commandments we read, “The Lord passed before him, and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness…” (Exodus 34:6) In describing God’s character the word MERCY comes up frequently. Likewise mercy is a key character trait God wants to develop in us. God is merciful to us and God wants us to be merciful to others too. Throughout this 6 week sermon series and Growth Group semester we will look together at what mercy is and explore together how the five marks of mercy: mercy forgives the fallen, helps the hurting, is patient with difficult people, is kind to enemies, and cares for the lost. Inspired by The Miracle of Mercy series from Rick Warren we pray that God will help us grow along the Spiritual Growth Pathway and learn how we can live with greater MERCY (love in action) in our daily lives.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7

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2017 Offering Envelopes Can be picked up in the Welcome Center. Envelopes are assigned to everyone, even if you use EFT because our system requires an envelope number. We encourage you to pick yours up today! PLEASE NOTE: Your household envelope number changes each year so please be sure to use the new envelope starting this week.

Ways to Engage & Extend

As we fulfill Calvary’s mission “To Know Christ & to Make Christ Known”, there are many places for you to serve where you really can “Make Christ Known”.

Children’s Ministry Shepherds & Welcomers

Youth Ministry Leaders & Assistants

Front Office Volunteer

Baldwin Center meal service

Newsletter Team once per month

Weekly worship folder team

Music Ministry musicians & vocalists

Property Team

Growth Group leaders

Communion Assistant

Usher, Greeter, Bookstore attendant

White Lake Saturday hospitality

Spring Impact weekend team

Nursery volunteer (adult or teen)

Worship Assistant coordinator

My Habitat Clarkston team

North Oakland County Disaster Relief team

Community Garden

Confirmation leader

Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver

Faith Community Nursing

Kids Own Worship Blessings in a Backpack one Wednesday per

month….and more!

Contact the church office for more information.

DRAW - Disaster Relief at Work Warehouse Volunteers Needed

There are dozens of opportunities to volunteer with DRAW:

You can join Wednesday volunteers, from

9am-noon, to help us keep our inventory in line. ●DRAW is looking for 8-10 people willing to be hosts for DRAW's winter blues buster parties in February. They've developed a template to put on a super fun evening, and your hospitality will go miles to help DRAW further our mission to make an impact around the U.S. in times of need.

For more information or to volunteer email info@drawbuckets.org. The DRAW warehouse is located near Walton Blvd. & Telegraph in Pontiac.

Winter Growth Groups January 15-February 25

Join a Growth Group today! It’s not too late and there’s always an empty chair. The Miracle of Mercy using material inspired by Pastor Rick Warren, there are also Bible studies, and several spiritual ministry and development groups. Brochures, complete listings and sign up in the Welcome Center or on the website at calvaryinfo.org.

Lent Growth Groups will begin February 25. If you have an idea or are interested in leading a growth group please fill out an intouch card or see Debbie Heierman. Staff Contact: Debbie Heierman

Save the Date

Ash Wednesday, March 1st, 7:00pm Clarkston Campus.