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page 14 There’s Always An Empty Chair!
page 6 Stewardship Under Construction
THIS WEEKEND!!!
NOV 4-5 VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED
FIND YOUR PROJECT AT
IMPACT-WEEKEND.ORG
Worship this Sunday 8:15 & 9:30am ONLY — at 10:30am the Church leaves the building to serve!
page 12 & 13 Volunteers Needed!
NOVEMBER 21 WHITE LAKE CHRISTMAS DECORATING NOVEMBER 25|26 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND and CLARKSTON CHRISTMAS DECORATING DECEMBER 2|3, 9|10, 16|17 ADVENT WEEKENDS NOVEMBER 29, DECEMBER 6, 13, 20 ADVENT WEDNESDAYS 7P Holden Village Evening Prayer Service
Plan Now!
Looking Ahead!
page 16 & 17 Don’t Miss It!
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Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church “one church, three locations”
6805 Bluegrass Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
9101 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48386
Calvary Community Orchard, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-625-3288 Fax: 248-625-3625
calvaryinfo.org [email protected]
Church Staff :
Senior Pastor: Jonathan Heierman
Ext. 203 | [email protected]
Home Phone: 248-620-2105
Ext. 501 | Emergency Contact & Voice Mail
Ext. 412 | Financial Assistance
Associate Pastor: Kate Zywicki
Ext. 206 | [email protected]
Phone: 248-318-9098
Administrative Ministry Director: Deborah Robitaille
Ext. 204 | [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Director: Terri Miller
Ext. 207 | [email protected]
Creative Co-Op Preschool & Nursery
Ext. 218 | [email protected]
.Faith Community Nursing*: Cindy Dixon
Ext. 216 | [email protected]
Intern Pastor in Training: Ken Greble
Ext. 211 | [email protected]
Spiritual Development Director: Debbie Heierman
Ext. 212 | [email protected]
Wedding Coordinator &
Interim Administrative Assistant: Kellee Rainoldi
Ext. 201 | [email protected]
Worship & Technical Arts Director: Keith Van Goor
Ext. 213 | [email protected]
Youth Ministry Director: Rebecca Couser
Ext. 205 | [email protected]
Youth Ministry Coordinator: Susan Batchik**
Ext. 205 | [email protected]
Custodians: Don Rochford (Clarkston)
James Rochford (White Lake) Baron McBride (Clarkston)
Sunday Mornings Clarkston - 6805 Bluegrass Drive
8:15am Traditional Worship
9:15am Children & Youth Program - PreK-7th
9:30am Modern Worship
10:45am Adult Bible Study
10:45am Children & Youth Program - PreK-7th
11:00am Modern Worship
12:30pm Confirmation & Senior High Youth - 8th-12th
Saturday Evenings White Lake - 9101 Highland Road
6:00 pm Worship
Wednesday Evenings Clarkston - 6805 Bluegrass Drive
Fall 40Days Ending November 12th
6:45 pm Growth Groups
Nursery, Children & Youth Programs
Advent Wednesdays Clarkston - 6805 Bluegrass Drive
Nov 29 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 20
7:00 pm Holden Village Evening Prayer
Did You Know ...you can find the most recent Happenings (weekly
worship folder) and Good News monthly newsletter on
Calvary’s website? Simply click the publications tab.
Each is posted the moment it is complete, so you
can even read them before they are even
distributed.
...you can also access our sermon messages each week
by clicking the podcast tab? Although it may take a few
days after Sunday worship to get them loaded to the
website, you can stay current and listen even when you
are on vacation. CalvaryInfo.org
The December Newsletter deadline is
Friday, November 17th.
C O N T A C T U S W E E K L Y S C H E D U L E
2017 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS Jeff Meyer (President), Debbie Courtney (Vice President),
Diane Biggs (Treasurer), Mathew Rainoldi (Secretary), Michael DuBay, Scott Thams, Blake Fecteau,
Sue Merriman, and Pastor Jonathan Heierman.
*unpaid staff **on leave 19
Faith Giving: September 2017
General Fund
August Giving $ 63,418
(Disbursements – Sept $ (65,810)
Year to Date Giving $ 627,873
(Disbursements-YTD) $(628,591)
C A L V A R Y L E A D E R S H I P S E P T E M B E R S T A T I S T I C S
Prayers for Conference Congregations Please join us as part of your personal prayer
life as we pray for the ELCA churches around us
and their leaders. This month, we are praying
for Saint Augstine’s House Lutheran Monastery
in Oxford and Father John Cochran.
September Statistics Baptized in Christ’s Church : ( 3 )
Carson Ronk
Bryce Racz
Keith Johnson
Joined in Christian Marriage: ( 2 )
Nancy Hackauf & Steve Springstube
Ashlee Underwood & Kevin Belanger
Christian Funeral Worship: ( 2 )
Phyllis Helm
Robert Lyons
Joined in Membership: ( 0 )
Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, Evangelism
Avg. WEEKLY Worship Attendance September..……….2015: 458 2016: 432 2017: 375
Avg. Weekly Attendance YEAR TO DATE …….…………2015: 425 2016: 412 2017: 411
Avg. WEEKLY Sunday School Attendance September….2015: 138 2016: 126 2017: 90
Avg. Weekly Sunday School YEAR TO DATE …………….2015: 81 2016: 76 2017: 105
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C A L V A R Y L E A D E R S H I P
.Calvary Church Council September Meeting Highlights
Reviewed three questions: Why are we under construction? What are we constructing? And Our God size dreams?
Reviewed & Affirmed August 14th Council Minutes
Reviewed Treasurer’s Report, Affirmed Current Spending Plan
2017-2018 Goals and Priorities were reviewed
Rise Up Synod Campaign - Congregation Leader to attend Oct 28th training meeting.
Clarkston Facility Development Update
From Emeritus Pastor Bob Walters
To be sure that you know about Terri Engel Peterson and Dean Smith’s new calls/positions:
Pastor Terri Engel Peterson, formerly Pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in South Bend, Indiana, will be installed as Pastor-in-Charge of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in Elkhart, Indiana on Saturday, November 4, 2017. The parish is 150 years old this year and is located in downtown Elkhart.
Pastor Dean Smith, Youth Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna, Minnesota, for the past 15 years, will become the Director of Spiritual Programs on the staff of the Appalachian Service Project in Johnson City, Tennessee. The ASP organizes mission trips in the central Appalachian region of the United States. Last year, 16,2321 volunteers served, providing critical home repairs for 493 families an building 26 new homes.
Both grew up at Calvary and were part of our youth group. Terri is an M Div graduate of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, South Carolina (now affiliated with Lenoir Rhyne University) and Dean is an M Dvi graduate of Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Blessings,
On
October 27th and 28th in honor of the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s Reformation, Calvary’s Staff & Council presented Pastor Jonathan with a commemorative stole. The congregation joined in the celebration with a shared moment of celebration and prayer.
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While it is very exciting to expand and enhance our facility in Clarkston, the greater task is building our lives according to the purpose and example of Jesus. We are entering the home-stretch of our 40DAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Spiritual Growth Journey and the theme continues to reign true….we are all UNDER CONSTRUCTION as God’s people.
There is still time to get involved and I invite you to fill an “empty chair”, “come as you really are and become more!”
“Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.” Psalm 127:1a (NLT)
I have asked that each person at Calvary say YES to this 40DAYS’ journey and commit to participate in seven (7) live-transforming ways:
1. HEAR all weekend messages, listening to podcasts if you must miss worship, so you can be empowered to take your next “construction” step along the Spiritual Growth Pathway: ENTER | ENGAGE | EQUIP | EXTEND
2. READ the daily “building, growth and construction” themed Bible verses to help you ENTER into God’s presence.
3. CONNECT with a small group to ENGAGE in sharing and learning with others. We have over 20 Under Construction groups to choose from, or you can start your own using the weekly guides!
4. REMEMBER the weekly themed memory verse, to EQUIP and build yourself up with God’s Word.
5. SERVE on Community Impact Weekend Nov 4th-5th, to EXTEND God’s love to others outside our walls.
6. PRAY for us to prepare well, as individuals and as Christ’s church, for the responsibilities and opportunities for ministry that will grow and expand with our extended square footage.
7. SHARE three (3) minutes of welcoming hospitality and friendly conversation with someone new (or new to you) each weekend.
Come as you really are . . . become more!!
“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything
has become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NRSV)
“For every house has a builder, but the one who built everything is God.” Hebrews 3:4 (NLT)
We will also be marking the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation, which was in fact a grand “church renovation” project!
Join us as we share inspiring worship, small group experiences, Bible memory verses, an intentional focus on prayer and hospitatlity, and missional service on Community Impact Weekend, Novmeber 4th & 5th. As our building expands we will each have an opportunity to joyfully participate in both personal spiritual growth and in expanding Calvary’s vision for ministry and mission in our communities. I encourage you to prayerfully make a commitment to get involved. It’s not too late. I believe that you desire to grow spriturally and that you desire our church to grow in impact. So I invite and challenge you to join me and engage fully over the next few weeks as we wrap up our 40DAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
May you be blessed and faithful on the lifetime construction journey of becoming all that God has made you to be! God’s Blessings,
C O N T A C T U S W E E K L Y S C H E D U L E D E S K OF P A S T O R J O N A T H A N
A few latitudes of gratitude for all you’ve done! Thank you for all your continued support.
Saturday Morning AA Group
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DON’T MISS IT: YOUR ROLE!!
I HOPE, trust and pray that you are as excited as I am about our kick off of PHASE. We had our first pep rallies in October and they were full of energy and eye opening connections. This is the power of PHASE Gatherings. They are prime opportunities to see how connections and relationships are filled with power and the Holy Spirit. Where we get to see how the children and youth in our lives connect us and how we can leverage these connections for the path ahead.
Feel like you’ll never get out of the sea of diapers? You’re not alone. Feel like you couldn’t possibly watch another impromptu ‘production’ or see another lego creation? You’re not alone. Feel like you’ll scream at the next slammed door or eye roll? You’re not alone. Feel like you don’t know where the time has gone? You’re not alone. At each of these ‘phases’ we have distinctive opportunities to leverage not only their physical development, but more importantly their spiritual development.
If you’ve ever met a child or a youth (which applies to all of us, right?), it’s your ROLE to seize that PHASE, and we want to help you do just that. That’s what we’ll be doing at our very first Don’t Miss It Gathering, focusing on knowing “your role” on Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 at our Clarkston Campus.
This ministry focus grows out of a nationwide program called Orange. Several of us were blessed to attend the Orange Tour when it came to Troy, MI recently. I just wanted to share some takeaways that might intrigue or inspire you to join us on Thursday, November 16th at 7pm at the Clarkston Campus. The overall message was: Show up, Be consistent, Be present !
from Gerald Fadayomi: "There's no substitute for physical presence....showing up makes the
statement 'YOU MATTER."
from Frank Bealer: "Preparation is the key to being present."
from Joe Sojourner: "Listen, Lead, Improvise."
from Kristen Ivy: “Everyone wants to be known.”
from Jon Acuff: "Church starts at the driveway"
from Danielle Strickland: "the Good Samaritan means 'think bigger!'"
from Reggie Joiner: "Sometimes it takes a party to change how we see each other." “Celebrate more.” "What you DO changes what you believe, not the other way around."
In closing: model, get messy, ask different questions, and prioritize.
So Join Us! That’s your HOPE challenge for November: “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Roman 15:13, NRSV).
Our children and youth are the HOPE of our present and future. Abound in hope. Don’t miss it!!
P A S T O R K A T E ’ S D E S K
Thank You To the community of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Thank you so much for the beautiful purple prayer shawl. I received it in the hospital after discovering I had stage 4 breast cancer. I have a very strong faith and am glad to receive all of your prayers too. I am so much stronger now. Thank you for making my day! - Shawna
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Upcoming Events
Visit the youth page at calvaryinfo.org for more
details and to register for events
November 5 8th-12th grades serving with
Impact Weekend
November 5 Deadline for registering for
2018 Mission Trips
Summer of Mission 2018:
EXTEND!
Plans are underway for next
summer!
We have lots of wonderful trips
planned to be
EXTENDING into the community,
both in-state and out-of-state!
Visit CalvaryInfo.org for details.
DEADLINE
for Registrations & Deposit:
Out-of-State Mission Trip &
ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston is
November 5th.
U n d e r C o n s t ru c t i o n
G r ow t h G r o u p
18-20 Year Olds | Tuesdays | 7p | thru Nov 7th
Join Rebecca for a
special “Under
Construction” Growth
Group for recent
grads. Invite your
friends! Visit
CalvaryInfo.org for
Michigan
Gathering
Dec. 27-30 Radisson, Lansing
Grades 9th-12th &
Young Adults 18-25 years old
Cost: $160 before Nov 15, $185 after
Register at CalvaryInfo.org
8th-12th Grade &
Young Adults
Stay up to date or register for an event
by visiting the Youth page at
calvaryinfo.org. Staff Contact: Rebecca
Couser, Youth Ministry Director,
The Phase leadership team & Calvary’s staff
are committed to challenging and equipping
our families in being the best active spiritual
leaders in the lives of kids.
ALL adults are invited to join us on either Thursday, November 16 at 7pm
PHASE PEP RALLY at 6:30pm
for those that missed the ones in October.
C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y
Congratulations to our 10th graders
who Affirmed their Baptism
on October 29!
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Day Light Savings November 3rd
November
PHASE
Gathering
Thursday | Nov 16th
Don’t Miss It: Your Role
6:30p Pep Rally (in case you missed October’s)
7:00p Opening & Breakouts
All Adult Influencers in our
Kid’s lives are encouraged to
attend! Join us and bring
your friends & neighbors.
Childcare provided.
Nov 10-12th
SpringHill
Camp Retreat
4th - 7th Grade
PHASE Group Times Location Grade Dates
Preschool 9:15 & 10:45 Fellowship Hall Zero - 4 years old Nov 5, 12, 19, 26
Elementary 9:15 & 10:45 Fellowship Hall Kindergarten - 5th Nov 5, 12, 19, 26
Middle School 9:15 & 10:45 TBD 6th-7th Nov 5, 12, 19, 26
Confirmation 12:30-2:30 Clarkston 8th-9th Nov 5 CIW, 12, 19
Senior High 12:30-2:30 Clarkston 10th-12th Nov 5 CIW, 12, 19
Sunday Kid’s Ministry
Preschool (Zero-4) &
Kindergarten-7th Grade
Stay up to date or register for an event
by visiting the Children page at
calvaryinfo.org. Staff Contact: Terri Miller,
C h i l d r e n ’ s M i n i s t r y D i r e c t o r ,
Friday | November 3rd | 6p
SuperStarz | Pizza Nite
4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th Grade
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project
Bring Your Friends!
Sign Up at CalvaryInfo.org
Operation Christmas Child
Shoebox Project
We need EVERYBODY’S help!
You can make a donation,
help us buy supplies or
bring in your returnables.
Can & Bottle Drive
All returnables will help
buy supplies needed for
Christmas in a Shoebox.
C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y
CIW - Community Impact Weekend
Nov 26th Movie Sunday
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L E A R N I N G W I T H I . P . K .
Giving Thanks
This month, we will turn to thanksgiving. We will think of family and friends as the holiday season comes into view. For some it will be a tough horizon to live through. For others it holds many firsts, and still others cannot wait for all that the end of the year holds. However, as Christians we seem to live into the holidays a bit differently. There is an entire piece of the horizon that can hold our attention, it gives us a focus on new beginnings, new birth! Of course, I am referring to the celebration of God’s only begotten son Jesus Christ. However, before we begin Advent and really explore Jesus birth we will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
This holiday can be a wonderful time of sharing and being with one another in peace and comfort. Many people celebrate with large feasts and family favorite deserts. Some take time off from school and careers to have fun, to relax and unwind from the pressures of living. Many travel and enjoy old traditions that have lived through many generations of Thanksgiving celebration. Picture taking gets super serious and these are quickly passed around to thousands and in some cases millions! I often joke about getting 100 likes on some of my Facebook posts by calling it going viral! Ah, maybe someday!
But how will you give thanks this Thanksgiving? How will you allow your felt sense of God’s gift of Jesus---to you personally---shine forth into the world? Perhaps we can start by simply praying a prayer of Thanksgiving to God “from whom all blessings flow.” I will certainly thank God for each of you this Thanksgiving as our family stands around the Thanksgiving table. For whom will you be thankful? Join me this November in lifting up daily one or two or even more people, giving thanks in our prayers and thoughts. I encourage you to ask others about the people or issues they are praying for on that day. What a wonderful opportunity to listen to someone you know talk about someone you may not!
“Lord God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us
and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord…” (ELW Evening Prayer)
Peace and all good be with you,
November 11 | 8a | Clarkston Men’s Ministry Meeting
Men of all ages, shapes, sizes, and backgrounds are invited to join the Men’s Ministry for breakfast, ministry, and brainstorming. Bring your calendar, an empty belly, an open mind, and your servant heart. Staff Contact: Intern Pastor Ken, Ministry Contact: Mat Rainoldi [email protected] & Steve Doyle [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE
Dec 10th | 8a
Benefit Concert featuring Detroit’s own jazz flutist,
Alexander Zonjic & friends at the Clarkston
Campus
To our Friends & Family at Calvary,
Thank You….very much God’s Blessings,
Your Friends at Christ the King in Lapeer Members of Christ the King Council: Terri, Cindy, Steve, Sue, Scott, Gail,
Connie, Jean, Sue, & Gary
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S T E W A R D S H I P U N D E R C O N S T R U C T I O N
On a recent Sunday, words from Pastor Jonathan and a note in the worship folder, pushed my thoughts towards stewardship. in the folder were the words, "stewardship is 'simply taking care of." Pastor Jonathan talked about" I love our Church," and 40 days of Under Construction.
Two stories from the Bible came to my mind. One is Nehemiah about building the walls of Jerusalem as the people returned from exile. There were many obstacles the people had to overcome, even an enemy that wanted to stop them by disrupting the building. Nehemiah had to order the posting of guards to prevent this. Well I don't expect that we will have to do that.
However I did consider what will we have to do to be good stewards, take care of, while we are Under Construction. We have an opportunity to be in constant prayer for those who are working on our building. It will be like we are standing guard over them while they are laying the stones.
There will be times of inconvenience and disruptions to our schedules and wants or needs. Flashed thru my mind was spouses hanging wallpaper. I tell myself that this will be the times to take on the heart and mind of a servant. It is not easy to have the first words be, " how can I serve you," but to be a good steward I need to be mindful and to keep at it.
The second story comes from the movie, " The Bible." The scene is Peter is sitting alone and he looks like he is carrying the whole burden of guilt from the things he did or did not due from the time of the Last Supper to his present time of sitting there. As Peter turns his head, the camera follows, and we both see Jesus sitting there. Jesus turns and smiles and Peter smiles back.
This image is so strong for me as I think about Under Construction. Jesus smiles because He knows that Peter is still Under Construction and rather than leave Peter in disrepair, He is here to complete the construction of Peter. Jesus is happy to complete His work in Peter. Jesus is the ultimate Steward, the one who takes care of us.
Peter is smiling because he is happy to have the Master Carpenter with him again.
This time for us and our church will be exciting. While Under Construction we will have the opportunity to be good stewards, taking care of things that need to be done and caring for people who have needs. At the same time we are doing these things, the Master Carpenter and Steward is doing His work on us and through us. We are Under Construction.
It brings a smile to my face.
“The Lord gives us a vision to do new things, not so we can "do business as usual," but in order that we may do a new thing."
Rick Tyler Stewardship Ministry Team Leader
Dec 2 & 3 | G.I.F.T. Weekend
Giving In Faith Together Sunday is our opportunity to celebrate and generously respond to God’s gifts in our lives. Specialty coffee bar & treats following each worship celebration.
“Honor God with everything you own, give him the first and the best.” Proverbs 3:9 (The Message)
Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille Ministry Contact: Rick Tyler
Medical Supplies for Tanzania
Thank all of you for your generosity and prayers. We believe that the money has been raised to support this effort and the supplies will be shipped to Tanzania. If you would like to experience the work of World Medical Relief by volunteering to sort supplies for an afternoon, submit an intouch card as Calvary is sending groups regularly. Staff Contact: Debbie Heierman
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Nov 7 | 8p |Smart Money LIVE Stream
Smart Money is an event that walks your through the steps needed to get your finances in order. This FREE event will be held at Calvary’s Clarkston Campus. Ministry Contact: Kathy Laga [email protected]
Nov 13 | 7p |WELCA Bible Study
Join us as we study the Apostles’ Creed and the call: “I Believe in God,” focusing on “learning from other interpretations” of familiar Bible stories.
The WELCA Bible Studies are held at the Clarkston Campus Won’t you bring your Bible and join us? There is an empty seat for you and extra study guides from the WELCA Gather Magazine will be available at each session. Ministry Contact: Bev Walters [email protected] or 248.625.3163.
Wednesday | Nov 15th | 5p Blessings In A Backpack
Calvary volunteers meet at Waypoint Free Methodist Church on Dixie Hwy off I75 on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5pm. Six people are needed for about an hour each month. BIAB packs 400 backpacks each week for children from Clarkston area schools. Volunteers also help move bins after they are packed and breakdown tables. We are also looking for a Ministry Leader to represent Calvary at Blessings in a Backpack each month. If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please submit an intouch card.
Thursday | Nov 16th | 6:30p PHASE Gathering
Don’t Miss It! | Your Role Pep Rally | Opening | PHASE Breakouts
All adult influencers are encouraged to join us! That means YOU! Invite adult friends & neighbors to join us for this informational event. Childcare provided Staff Contacts: Terri Miller [email protected], Rebecca Couser [email protected]
White Lake Campus | Nov 21th | 4p Clarkston Campus | Nov 26th | 12:30p
Help Decorate for Christmas
It’s hard work but loads of fun and SO worth it! Bring a buddy - we need both inside and outside helpers. Staff Contact: Debbie Heierman
Dec 3 | 6:30p | Advent by Candlelight
Ladies, start your Advent season with an elegant evening of beautiful music, fellowship and a guided Advent Meditation service, Ticket sales begin November 5th. And there are spots still available to host a table. Ministry Contact: Kathleen Bloom [email protected]
Calvary’s WellSpring Bookstore
Volunteers are needed at our Clarkston Campus. We will provide training and it’s a great way to get to know more Calvary people. Volunteer once per month before and after the worship service of your choice. Also, be sure to visit the bookstore for our Fall Clearance Sale. Many great books to grab at discount prices. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille
Calvary’s Library at Clarkston
With Calvary’s Clarkston campus underway, the books from the library have been placed into storage. All holiday books, including those related to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation have been set aside. You can find Reformation resources on display in the Welcome Center. If you’re looking for something specific, please let us know. The Kid’s Ministry Team have access to children’s videos. If you have any items that need to be returned to the library, drop them off at the church office. Ministry Leader: Lois Keel [email protected]
2018 Faith Raiser Team
Feeling a nudge to join the planning team? Planning for the June 9th Golf Outing Faith Raiser is underway. Please submit an intouch card. Staff Contacts: Deborah Robitaille & Rebecca Couser
E Q U I P E X T E N D
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Rite of Confirmation Celebration
October 29th, we rejoice for 15 teenagers who made public Affirmation of Baptism. We commend these students and families for their commitment to their Confirmation process, and dedication to fulfilling their Baptismal promises. We celebrate as they take this important step along the Spiritual Growth Pathway!
Holly Elizabeth Accorsi
Quinn Mylan Angus
Kaya Irish Chamberlain
Danielle Marie Little
Kaitlyn Whitney Meyer
Madison LeeAnn Middleton
Gracie Solveig Ortiz
Haley Ann Phillips
Jacob James Porter
Logan Gustav Rajala
David Wesley Schmidt
Trey Alexander Scovill
Alex Michael West
Megan Breann Zabinski
Brendan Richard Zwiernik
Congratulations & God Bless each of you!
40DAYS UC Growth Groups
ONLINE | UNDER CONSTRUCTION UC for ANYONE | Amie Thon & Keith Van Goor
SUNDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION 9:30a | CORE CLASS | Discover Calvary B 10/15 Debbie H & Sheila G | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus 9:15a | UC for ANYONE Jon Merz | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus 10:45a | UC for ANYONE Rick Tyler | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus 12:30p | UC for CONFIRMATION Youth Ministry Team | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus 12:30p | UC for SENIOR HIGH YOUTH Youth Ministry Team | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus 1:00p | UC for ANYONE Annie & Keith Van Goor |4060 Cross, White Lake 5:00p | CORE CLASS | Spiritual Gifts Discovery 10/15 Debbie Heierman | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
TUESDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION
10:00a | UC for ANYONE Bonnie Fong | Calvary’s White Lake Campus 7:00p | UC for ANYONE Diane Biggs | Home - 6940 Hillside, Clarkston
7:00p | UC for High School Grads Rebecca Couser | 5988 Ashwood, Clarkston
WEDNESDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION
10:00a | UC for ANYONE Pastor Jonathan | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
6:45p | UC for WOMEN Kellee R & Ashley F | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus 6:45p | UC for MEN Mat R & Steve D | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
6:45p | UC for NEW MEMBERS Pastor Kate | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
6:45p | UC for YOUNG ADULTS Pastor Jonathan & Debbie | Calvary’s Clarkston
6:45p | UC for YOUTH GROUP Rebecca Couser | Calvary’s Clarkston Campus
7:00p | UC for ANYONE Sheila Gerber | Home - 437 Salus, Waterford
THURSDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION
9:00a | UC for WOMEN Dianne Bretz | Home - 6995 Allen Hill, Clarkston
7:00p | UC for ANYONE Leanne DeRousse |3000 Barnes, Waterford
7:30p | UC for ANYONE Jennifer Baenziger | 8265 Ranch Est, Clarkston
SATURDAYS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION
5:00p | UC for ANYONE Pastor Kate | Calvary’s White Lake Campus
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O U T I N T H E M I S S I O N F I E L D S
Pontiac Community Orchards While hypersensitive to using the “P” word, our Friendly Forest event was about as close as it gets, this side of Heaven - pretty close to “Perfect.” Amazing weather - 72 with a slight breeze, but no wind; warm cider in a cauldron on the grill; apple, pumpkin and cherry donuts on the picnic table; and members of Calvary’s Men’s Ministry brought chili dogs to share. This celebration also featured a kid’s activity area to include pumpkin stamping, leaf painting and more, graciously hosted by our neighbor, Nadia and her preschool-aged sons. The fun didn’t stop there. The team was seen spinning on the playset and pushing kids on swings; handing out flutiphones with music books; and singing and visiting with many new neighbors. The day couldn’t have been better for the Pontiac Orchard Team! Better Together!
Actually, the only thing better would be seeing you there next year. Be a part of it! Feel the undeniable connection with the Holy Spirit every time. If you are able to step out of your comfort zone and share by hosting activities with seasoned team members and friends in the neighborhood, please submit an intouch card. This is a great opportunity for families to "live it" together with shared service. No prior experience needed. Scout troops, small groups, ministry groups, and others are encouraged to pick a date and give it a try:
05/19/18 | Family, Friends & Flowers
06/16/18 | Calvary Pontiac Anniversary Party
07/21/18 | Voice of Truth Mission Celebration
08/18/18 | Veggie Cook-off (Dream Cruise)
09/15/18 | Hometown Heroes
10/20/18 | Friendly Forest
If you feel called to join the Pontiac Orchard Team on a Saturday mornings or if you want to stop by another time, Calvary’s Pontiac Campus and the friends we have there will be so very grateful and you will be blessed to be a blessing.
Staff Contact: Intern Pastor Ken Greble [email protected] Ministry Contacts: LeAnne Schmidt [email protected], Wayne Jones [email protected], and Chris Cortez [email protected]
White Lake Community Garden We are happy to report over 5500 pounds of food delivered so far this season. We will be preparing the garden for the winter during Community Impact Day on November 4
th at 10am. Thanks for all of
your help this season. Each bean and tomato picked, each shovel of compost moved, each basket of food delivered, each weed picked made a difference. You helped us to show love to our neighbors in a very tangible way. Thank you for a better together summer, Ben and Bruce.
Like us on Facebook (White Lake Community Garden-White Lake) or sign up to work a shift in the garden.
God’s Work Our Hands. Make Christ known through the gift of fresh food. Thanks for helping us be better together in our local communities! Ministry Contacts: Bruce Britt, [email protected], Ben Pusheck, [email protected] & Colleen Thompson [email protected].
November 18 | 5p | White Lake Food, Fun & The Son
Join us for this wonderful fellowship event at the White Lake campus. Share a meal, worship and fun activities. All are welcome! Looking for volunteer hosts for this event. Contact: Intern Pastor Ken Greble [email protected]
Thank You Open Door Outreach Center thanks you for gift of 3596 lbs of garden food in the months of July, August, & September from Calvary’s White Lake Community Garden. Your generous support is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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E X T E N D P E A C E A N D J U S T I C E
This month, we begin a monthly newsletter feature to help us focus on how we can Extend Peace and Justice. We will highlight opportunities to grow awareness and involvement with important issues we face in our world such as racism, human trafficking, environmental concerns, refugees, hunger, poverty, etc. These are very important issues for us as people of faith and though we may have differences about exactly how to respond, we can together engage in dialogue to be informed and prayer so that we can “strive for justice and peace in all the earth.”
The Affirmation of Baptism service used for Confirmation and for receiving new members is including these words:
You have made public profession of your faith. I now ask each of you, do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism as you grow and journey along the Spiritual Pathway: to live among God’s faithful people, to hear God’s Word and share the Lord’s Supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of out Lord Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
Anti-Racism Training Update
Last month, Intern Pastor Ken Greble, Rebecca Couser and Mathew Rainoldi attended a 2 1/2 day anti-racism training workshop in Livonia. Each of them were deeply changed after participating in this training! They would love to discuss their experience and new understanding of the social justice issues that are so prevalent in our world today and welcome an opportunity to chat. Here’s just a sneak peak of some of what they have to share…
“After attending the ‘Anti-Racism’ training, I have gained a better understanding of how racism has affected our past and it brought to light the realities of systemic racism that still exist today. I now feel more equipped to have courageous conversations with others about this serious topic.” -Rebecca Couser
“The experience was an eye opener, to say the least, to a systemic problem of racism in the world.
The seminar helped me to better understanding that everybody has prejudice within themselves, but with open dialogue and loving hearts, we can begin the healing from a problem that goes far beyond any one person's responsibility. I know racism isn't my fault but I need to really be open and listen to others so I can be better about not contributing to the problem and become part of the solution in my church, home and work life.” -Mathew Rainoldi
“I have participated in a number of trainings regarding anti-racism over the past three years. Each time, I am better able to understand the dialogue that is needed regarding racism and its presence in our world today.” -Intern Pastor Ken
Those who are serious about addressing the systemic racism that exists in our world, do not point out individuals, they point out systems that have been created - in many cases long ago. They are looking at systems in all parts of our society that may contain racist policies and practices. Understanding this issue is more complex than one discussion can solve. However, there is hope that through many conversations, we can all get strong enough to heal the damage that this evil has done to ALL people; and to strip away the walls that have been built because of misguided blame and retributive actions from all races and cultures. It is this team’s hope that we can each become less afraid to engage in productive conversations regarding this one social issue among the many that exist. Please talk to Rebecca, Mat or any of the Pastors if you have questions about this topic.
Sunday | November 5th | 3p Voices Standing With Refugees
A Special Event Sponsored by the Waterford Refugee Welcome Alliance to be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Waterford. The purpose of this event is to lift up voices willing to stand with refugees and welcome them into our communities. Voices welcoming refugees will be heard from religious, political and civic representatives of our community. This event is open to the public; a children’s activity area will be provided; refreshments available following presentations. Contact: Rev. John Negele 248.673.7331 or [email protected]
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G E T T I N G I N V O L V E D I N T H E C O M M U N I T Y Adopt A Highway | Bittersweet Farms | Canines for Christ | Clarkston Family Farm | Clarkston Schools DRAW Warehouse | Oakland Hope | Grace Centers for Hope | Quilting for No One Dies Alone | Micah 6
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Lighthouse New Pantry Hours The food pantry located on Dixie Hwy near Andersonville will now be open until 8pm every Tuesday. Both non-perishable canned goods and perishable food items are available, along with personal hygiene items. Contact: 248.620.6116
Independence Twp Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program
Seeking to increase the number of volunteer drivers. Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious meals every day to home bound elderly and to people with short or long term disabilities in our community. Contact: Barbara S. 248.625.8231
Hurricane Relief Donate online at ELCA.org. Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response, designated for "Hurricane Response – United States" will be used entirely (100%) for this disaster until the response is complete. LDR provides immediate assistance and stays long after others have gone.
Saturday | November 4th | 9a-3p How to Start a Food Pantry/Food Ministry
Hunger is a very real problem in every community in America. How can congregations respond to this problem? How do you begin to start a food ministry? Learn best practices, how to start, what to do, what to avoid, and federal programs that provide food. Led by Rev. Heather Oberlin. ELCA Lay Leader Development Event. St. Thomas, 8771 E. 15 Mile, Sterling Hgts. RSVP by Nov 1: [email protected].
Monday | November 13th | 6:30p Help for Anxious Teens
Free Seminar for Students 8-12th Grade & Parents of Teens at Clarkston Junior High School LGI. Please RSVP at ttenanxiety.eventbrite.com. Sponsored by: Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA).
Impact Weekend Bare Necessities Just bring the Bare Necessities, grown up diapers and TP, come help people with their personal needs, we want the Bare Necessities, the girly stuff that we all need, important Bare Necessities of life!! Collecting in Welcome Center. Staff Contacts: Deborah Robitaille & Kellee Rainoldi
November 4th & 5th Community Impact Weekend
Community Impact Weekend local residents, churches, schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations come together to serve those with a variety of needs over one weekend. Fall Community Impact Weekend is organized and managed by Calvary Lutheran.
Sunday Worship | 8:15a | 9:30a | NO 11a Service
Project List includes the following & many more:
Adopt A Highway
Bittersweet Farms
Calvary Clarkston Christmas decorating
Calvary Pontiac Orchard Clean Up
Calvary White Lake Community Garden
Canines for Christ Nursing Home visits
Clarkston Community Church fall clean up
Clarkston Family Farm
Disaster Relief at Work Warehouse
Grace Centers for Hope
Letter writing for Soldiers - at 3 locations
Micah 6 Pontiac build bunkbeds
North Sashabaw Elementary fall cleanup
Oakland Hope food pantry and thrift store
OATS Horse Therapy Farm Christmas decorating
Open Door Outreach Center
Quilting for No One Dies Alone
Pine Knob Elementary fall cleanup
Rake & Run for Seniors
Rippling Hope
St. Augustine House property improvement
Sanctum House Housecleaning
Serve those who serve - Calvary Childcare Team
Tribute to the Lord
Typically, about 500-1,000 volunteers work at more than 50 locations throughout North Oakland County and we are growing every year! Join Us!
Sign Up TODAY for our 2017 Fall Community Impact Weekend - Saturday, November 4th 10a-2p or Sunday, November 5th 10:30a-3p. Register NOW at Impact-Weekend.org or CalvaryInfo.org, then the Events & Service Opps tab. Staff Contacts: Deborah Robitaille & Kellee Rainoldi
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F A I T H C O M M U N I T Y N U R S I N G
The Great Influenza of 1918 Then and Now
If you have done any genealogy research at all, you have likely seen evidence in your own family tree of the devastating loss of life due to influenza* outbreaks and the complications of flu (pneumonia, meningitis, etc.) in the pre-vaccine/pre-antibiotic era of our nation, most notably in the 1918-19 world-wide pandemic called the Great Influenza.
Now, as millions of doses of this year’s influenza vaccine become widely available, many are left wondering whether the flu shot is right for them. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone older than 6 months of age should get the influenza vaccine as soon as it becomes available in your area, with rare exceptions. Flu season in the U.S. has historically peaked around January and February, but can begin as early as October. It takes about 2 weeks for your body to develop the maximum immunity benefit from the shot, and immunity will last for the entire flu season (October-March.) This year again, only the injectable flu vaccine is recommended (not the nasal spray version, which proved to be less effective.)
The overwhelming majority of people who get sick with flu will have their symptoms resolve in a few days. Those most at risk for flu-related complications are people with weakened immune systems, such as seniors, pregnant women, children, people who travel abroad, and people with health conditions or disabilities. It’s extra important that these people get the flu shot. The flu vaccine can’t give you the flu. However, the vaccine can give you a sore arm and a low fever. Many people who believe that the flu shot gave them the flu were likely infected by another person just before or around the time they received the shot.
While getting the flu shot is still the best protection available against this illness, there are other ways to stay healthy. The influenza virus is usually transmitted via droplets travelling up to 6 feet through the air, originating from an infected person’s cough or sneeze. Stay away from sick people if you can, and cover your own coughs and
sneezes for the benefit of others. Wash your hands frequently, with a solid 15 seconds of scrubbing. Try to avoid touching your own eyes, nose and mouth when hands are potentially contaminated. Lastly, if you do end up with the flu, do yourself and everyone else a favor by staying home, if possible.
*Influenza refers to a respiratory virus characterized by sudden onset of fever, cough, body aches, chills, and extreme tiredness (not to be confused with viral gastro-enteritis, commonly called “stomach flu” which may cause fever, vomiting and diarrhea.) The flu vaccine does not prevent acute viral gastro-enteritis.
Staff Contract: Cindy Dixon, Faith Community Nursing
Tuesday | November 7th | 6p Estate Planning & Funeral Prearrangement
Which is better for you - a Will or a Trust? How can you prepare for nursing home care? Why should you prearrange your final expenses? Wint Funeral Home to host at Carriage House. Contact: 248.625.5231 or [email protected]
Tuesday | November 28th | 1p Activities for People with Memory Loss
A person with dementia will eventually need a caregiver’s assistance to organize their day. Planned activities can enhance the person’s sense of dignity and self-esteem by giving more purpose and meaning to his or her life. This presentation will help you learn creative strategies for engaging in enjoyable activities, how to identity activities that are appropriate based upon ability and “fit”, and how to design activities with support, structure, and personal preferences in mind. St. Patrick Episcopal Church in Madison Heights to host this free event. Staff Contact: Cindy Dixon, Faith Community Nursing
Tuesday | December 12th | 7p Holiday Memorial Candle Lighting
Clarkston Community Church
Light a candle in your loved one’s memory. Wint and Son Funeral Home to sponsor this event. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP not necessary but encouraged. Contact: 248.625.5231 or [email protected]
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