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Calvary’s National Gathering youth participants

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.

PRAYER of the DAY

God of hope, we thank you that not even death can separate us from your love. We pray for all people in Detroit and Pontiac, as well as all throughout any of our communities and around the world who feel separated from you. Give us the courage to share our own stories of hope in your promises. And not only that, open our eyes every day for ways you are inviting us to bear burdens, break chains, build bridges, and rise up together so all people can live as you intended, bringing justice and peace in all the earth. In Jesus' name we pray. AMEN

BIBLE LESSONS Acts 2:17-21 pg. 91 (TNIV) Mark 1:1 & 16:1-8 pg. 27, 42 (TLB)

If you are new to Calvary , please stop by the Welcome Desk to pick up a gift we have prepared for you.

God is Good, All the Time! . . . . . . . . . .

Opening Praise

Offering & Announcements

Bible Lessons

Message

Prayers

Holy Communion

Blessing

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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

Interim Admin. Assistant: Jennifer Angus Ext. 201

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

Intern—Pastor In Training: Kate Zywicki Ext. 211 kzywicki@calvary-lutheran.org

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

Worship Ministry Director: Keith Van Goor Ext. 213 kvangoor@calvary-lutheran.org

White Lake Worship Leader: Matt Fuhrman 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.

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: goodnews@calvary-lutheran.org

*unpaid staff

PRAYERS

Carol Soukas, Dan Roberts, Jackie Ellsworth, Marlon Marcale, Joe Millard, Oran Wright, Barbara Ritins, Fred Tebbets, Truman Heicher, Tim Robbins, Yvonne Lowe, Ed Ball, Brenda Britt, Rick Wood, Ronald Nagy, Rebecca Lopez, Trevor Meredith,Bill Samson, Darrell Batchelder, Kate Mirovski, Larry Newmarch, Dot Newberry, Jan Modesitt, Pam Debien, Jim Kennedy, Lois Scrivens, Donna Brawner, Preston Drabic, Loggan Walker, Roy and Sharon Warner, Dale Vincent, Victor Ison, Don Trulu, Ann Holliday, 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 Good Samartian Lutheran Church in Pontiac and Pastor Rodney Buland.

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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.

Bass Lake Music Festival 2015

Extended Registration July 31—August 2 | Stony Lake, New Era, MI Cost: $75 plus shared food expense. Ages: Incoming freshmen through college-aged students. Come spend the weekend camping, playing, eating, talking, sharing and growing in community. Everyone is encouraged to invite friends—all are welcome! Registration has been extended until July 29. Visit the youth page at calvaryinfo.org. Transportation is not included so we will need adult chaperones. Contact Pastor Kate if you have questions.

Meet Up and Eat Up

During the summer months there is now a program through Clarkston Community Schools called Meet Up and Eat Up. Located at the Renaissance High School, 6558 Waldon Road, and runs July 7 to August 13, 2015 from 11am to 12pm, Monday thru Thursday. Meals are free for children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Meals will be provided without regard to race, color national origin, age, sex or disability and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

Menu information is posted in the Narthex for each day. If you have any questions, please contact Claudia Jenosky at 248-563-3927 or the Clarkston Community Schools Nutrition Dept. at 248-623-8001 or Connie Morris at 248-623-4330, clmorris@clakston.k12.mi.us. (Not open Fridays).

Youth and Young Adults Ministry

Voice of Truth

Pontiac Mission

Trip

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Equip

Summer Sundays for KIDS We need 3 VOLUNTEERS for August 23! Please stop in PTOWN to sign up with Terri or call the church x 207. Pres 3yrs-5

th gr.

9:15-10:30 AM July 26-August 23

Nursery Volunteers Needed If you are able to serve please contact Terri. 10:45(11:00 service) has TWO openings. Great family adult & youth serving opportunity.

Kid’s Ministry is Looking for New Volunteers

in all areas. Welcomer, Smal l group leader, Large group leader, Activity Station Worker. Serve in Preschool or Elementary. Want to know more? Call Terri. 248-625-3288

Kids Summer Sundays Week 6 Lessons

Flip Flops Pres We respect God. Matthew 21:12-17

Clash K-2nd

We treat

everyone equally. Esther 3

Tempest 3rd

-5th

We respect God for His power.

Joshua 3; 4:15-24

Senior Fit returns in September Call soon if interested!!!

SENIOR FIT is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle. The program is made possible through grant-funding in partnership with ST. JOSEPH MERCY OAKLAND, and is held at 10 locations in Oakland County. SENIOR FITinstructors lead groups in various floor and chair exercises designed to build strength and flexibility, improve balance and cardio-vascular fitness, and reduce the risk of falling.

Groups meet Monday-Wednesday-Friday at both Calvary locations: 11:30AM-12:30PM at Clarkston and 11:15AM-12:15PM at White Lake. (See flyer on Welcome Desk for additional sites and times.) All programs will begin September 9 or 11, 2015—“Open Enrollment” for fall classes will take place in July. To register, call 1-800-372-6094 beginning at 8AM Monday July 20(and ending 5PM Friday August 7.) Spaces are limited and will be filled on a “First call/ First served” basis.

Required forms (Participant form and Healthcare Provider form) will be mailed to those who register by phone during the enrollment period. Forms must be SIGNED and DATED by both participant and Healthcare Provider, andturned in to Senior Fit coordinator on the first day of class.

For more information, talk to Cindy Dixon, Faith Community Nursing (248-625-3288 EXT. #216.)

Men’s Softball 7/28, 6:15pm field #5 Five Points, next weeks game 8/4 is a bye week. We will be posting the game schedule weekly. Ministry Leader: Rick Tyler

Children’s Ministry

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This Week at Calvary...

TODAY

New Sermon Series

But I Thought That Was

in the Bible...

Week 3

The youth are the future

of the church

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday Evening FEAST & Growth Groups will resume in

late September.

Backyard Blast Wednesday, August 19 Clarkston Campus, 6PM

NEXT WEEKEND

New Sermon Series

But I Thought That Was

in the Bible...

Week 4

Everything Happens

for a Reason

Today’s flowers are given by Lee Innis in memory of parents Ernest & Helen Schoen. 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:

Rally Day

Backyard Blast

Bass Lake

Community Garden

Spiritual Gifts Class

Sunday, July 26

Weekend Worship Services:

8:15, 9:30, and 11:00 am

9:15 am Summer Sundays for Kids

10:45 am Something More Bible Study

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Monday, July 27

7:00 pm AA

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Tuesday, July 28

9:15 am Staff Meeting

10:30 am Craft & Chat (WL)

Wednesday, July 29

Thursday, July 30

9:30 am Worship Folder Team

1:00 pm Staff Prayer

7:00 pm AA

7:15 pm Praise Team

Friday, July 31

Bass Lake Music Festival

12:00 pm T.O.P.S

6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Saturday, August 1

Bass Lake Music Festival

10:00 am Ferry Farms Work Day

10:00 am AA

3:30pm Wedding

6:00 pm Worship (WL)

Sunday, August 2

Weekend Worship Services:

8:15, 9:30, and 11:00 am

9:15 am Summer Sundays for Kids

10:45 am Something More Bible Study

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

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Enter Enter

White Lake Hospitality We are adding a Greeter/Hospitality position for worship assistants at White Lake. Responsibilities include: Arrive at 5:30 to open the building Turn on lights, unlock doors Set up for Communion See that all worship assistants scheduled for

that day are in place and update the Pastor Make coffee Assist guests as needed After worship, turn off lights, close building,

clean up coffee area, clean up Communion elements.

We will train! We need 2-3 people to share this position. If you can help, please let us know and include the number of weekends per month you would like to serve. Staff Contact: Pr. Jonathan or Deborah Robitaille

Community Garden We need your help. There are a variety of ways you can be involved. You can volunteer to work once a month, every week, stop by for a few hours to pull weeds or bring a snack/drink to share with those working.

Our weekly work schedule is: Mondays & Wednesdays from 5-7pm Saturdays from 9am-noon (or whenever we are

done) Set up hour convenient for you.

Contact Ben Pusheck benpusheck@aol.com 248.303.4501 for more information or use one of the InTouch cards if you would like someone to contact you.

Have Great Handwriting? We need you this fall to help us hand address several mailings for our Capital Stewardship Campaign? Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille

Fall Community Impact Weekend Is coming November 7-8*. Impact Weekend sends hundred of volunteers from Calvary, other churches and non-profit organizations into the community to serve. We need 5 volunteers to work with us in the planning of this project. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille *Date Correction

Understand your Christian DNA

Learn about yourself, God’s love, and how

his power is designed to live through us

Enjoy making friends with others who are

on the same journey

See how God’s plan for us really is perfect

EXPLORE YOUR PURPOSE ON EARTH

Special Summer Class Opportunity:

Wednesday Evenings 7:00 - 9:00 pm Aug 12, 19, 26 & Sept 2, 9

$20 material fee

(scholarships available—childcare on request)

Register now & get ready to grow this summer!

call 248.625-3288 ext 212

email dheierman@aol.com Staff Contact: Debbie Heierman

DISCOVERING GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR LIFE;

YOU AND YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Spiritual Gifts Class

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Engage Engage

Rally Day Team Members We are already planning for Rally Day, which will occur Sunday, September 13 this year. We are in need of volunteers for: Food Service Event MC’s Set Up & Clean Up Event Hosts (Will staff an event such as bounce

house, crafts, etc. for 1 hour) Promo team Supplies team (to make decision on supplies

needed, shop & make available for each team) Extra Ushers & Extra Communion Assistants We will have 2 planning meetings this summer. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille or Jenn Angus.

Your Summer Giving Is Very Important!!

Calvary continues to be a very generous, faithful and growing congregation. Nevertheless we are experiencing a shortfall in our General Ministry Operating Fund that we do not want to see grow over the summer when many of us will be away enjoying the goodness of family and God's creation. Now more than ever people need the hope the church offers and through your giving God is truly at work. Please prayerfully consider what God is calling you to give so that we can continue to “know Christ and make Christ known!” And please remember that the work of God’s church continues all summer (as do expenses) whether you are present each week or not – so please plan your faithful giving accordingly. This is one of the reasons Debbie and I use electronic fund transfer (EFT) so that our gifts flow to Calvary whether we are here physically or not. Blessings to you! Pastor Jonathan

Wednesday Evening Backyard Blast

Join in fellowship as we celebrate the culmination of Pr. Kate’s internship at Calvary Wednesday, August 19. BBQ starts at 6pm at the Clarkston Campus. 6:00 pm Catered Dinner with a summer, picnic theme 7:00 pm Super Starz 7:00 pm Spiritual Gifts (must be registered for the class. See info on page 4) Wednesday Feast will resume in late September.

Baldwin Kitchen Dates August 22, 2015 at 10 am October 11, 2015 at 12 pm December 27, 2015 at 12 pm

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.

Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group

For ages for those who have recently lost a loved one will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 7pm. The topic of this month’s meeting is “Why is there Such a Strong Adjustment Since the Loss?” The meeting will be led by a Bereavement Counselor for Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Meeting location is at the Carriage House in Clintonwood Park on Clarkston Road, Clarkston. No registration is necessary (walk-in); free of charge; Any questions call the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home (248-625-5231) or email wintfuneralhome@gmail.com