CROSS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH24155 Griswold Road, South Lyon, MI 48178

248-437-8810Fax: 248-437-7708

www.crossofchristlutheran.org Email: cross-christ@att.net Look for us on FACEBOOK at: www.facebook.com/crossofchristsouthlyon

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Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.Holy Communion is celebrated on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of the month.

September through May:Sunday School: 10 a.m. – 3 years old through fifth grade

Adult Bible Study: Sundays 9:00 a.m.Youth Bible Study: 10 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sundays)

Dear Beloved Members and Friends,

Matthew 28: 16-20 is the appointed Gospel lesson for Trinity Sunday. Almost all English versions of the Bible contain “The Great Commission” as a heading for that Gospel reading. It is an accurate description of what is described in this Gospel reading by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Jesus commissions His eleven disciples and His Church to make disciples of all nations by baptizing and by teaching them His Word. This commissioning of Christ is great. Our Lord gives the Great Commission to us.

Mission begins in the heart of God the Father. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) God loves all people in the world. God loves you. God demonstrated His love for the world and for you by giving Christ to the earth. God gave Jesus to live, die, rise, and ascend.

Mission expresses God’s great love for the world. God said, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3). God has loved you with an everlasting love in Christ. God drew you with loving kindness when you were baptized. Jesus came into our world to save you. Jesus saved you from your sins and from hell by His life, death, and resurrection. God made and worked His plan in your life. God chose you in Christ to be blameless and holy in His sight before He created the world. God predestined you to be adopted as His child.

God searches carefully until He finds His lost person. God rejoices with the angels in His presence over one sinner who repents. God rejoiced with His angels when you repented of your sins. God welcomes and celebrates when lost people come home. God welcomed you and celebrated when you were found.

God’s mission centers in God the Son, Jesus Christ. God the Father’s missionary plan depended on the willing cooperation of His Son. Jesus submitted Himself to His Father’s will. God the Father’s will was that Christ drink the cup of suffering and death on the cross for you.PASTOR’S LETTER Continued

Jesus is the promised Messiah sent by the Father to reconcile the world to Himself by His life, death and resurrection. God made you His friend through the death of Jesus. God saved you from your sins and from hell by the resurrection of Christ. You have received reconciliation with God through faith in our Lord Jesus. We praise and thank God for having reconciled us to Himself in Christ. You have found salvation in Jesus. Jesus is the one and only name under heaven given to you by whom you are saved.

God’s mission is empowered by God the Holy Spirit. The Father and the Son sent the Holy Spirit as the third missionary partner in God’s great plan of salvation. The Spirit was active in creation. The Counselor spoke by the prophets. The Holy Spirit revealed Himself at Jesus’ Baptism. The Spirit filled and empowered the Church on Pentecost.

The Counselor continues to enable God’s people today to confess and profess that “Jesus is Lord” to the glory of God the Father. The Comforter encourages you to confess that Jesus is your Lord. The Holy Spirit enables you to confess Jesus is Lord when you speak the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds in Divine Services. The Spirit will help you to confess that Jesus is Lord on the Last Day. The ongoing work of the Holy Spirit is vital to God’s missionary efforts. The Spirit has called, gathered, enlightened and sanctified you. The Counselor keeps you with Jesus in the one true Christian faith. The Spirit is with you and lives in you.

You received power when the Holy Spirit came on you in your Baptism. You are Christ’s witnesses in Lyon Township, in Michigan and America, and to the ends of the earth. You know the Counselor.

We share in God’s mission according to the various vocations in which He has placed us. God has placed us in our vocations, as spouse, child, parent, worker, or student. We can serve God and people in our vocations. The Holy Spirit leads and empowers us to do mission work in our vocations.

You are in the mission field now. Jesus is with you in the mission field. Let us confidently and joyfully participate in God’s mission. Let’s boldly and gladly do mission work for God.

May God bless you and your family this summer and always!

Sincerely Yours in Christ, Pastor Terry Nelson

AS WE PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDSOF OTHERS, GOD’S LOVE IS SEENIN AND THROUGH US.

“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these My brothers, you did it to Me” (Matthew 25:40).

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

SUNDAY SCHOOL classes are held during our worship service for children three years old through fifth grade during the school year.

A Year-End Sunday School party will be held on Sunday, June 8, during the regular class time. Hope all of your children can attend!

Special thanks to Tom & Kelli Hackbardt for all of their dedication serving as Sunday School Superintendent and teachers. We thank them for sharing their time and gifts with them. We also thank our dedicated Sunday School & Youth Bible Study Teachers for teaching our children: Dom Eldridge, Becky Kreipke, Onnalee Lach, Amy Lockard, and Kindsey Nelson.

“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

CONFIRMATION

May God bless our Confirmands, who were confirmed on Sunday, May 11, 2014:

Kirsten Lanam, Lauren Lanczki, Drake Lockard, and Robert Petz

May our risen Lord help them to keep their Confirmation promises and vows.YOUTH NEWS

A CAR WASH will be held June 1, from 12 – 4 p.m. to help provide funds for the youth group trip to Cedar Point. The car wash will be held at the South Lyon Dairy Queen. Help support our youth!

Attention all 6-12 graders . . . . .

YFC CEDAR POINT TRIP: June 24 Cost is estimated to be about $35 per person. It is hoped money from the car wash will cover transportation.

YOUTH DONATIONS NEEDED:The Youth Group would appreciate donations for their lunch/dinner for the Cedar Point trip to take place on June 24 -- sandwiches/subs, chips, fruit, cookies, drinks ---for the group picnic while at the park.

Any questions, email Amy at dratar@comcast.net or Dom at dae5@yahoo.com.

BIBLE STUDY is held at 10 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month during the school year. Thank you to Dom Eldridge and Amy Lockard for teaching the Youth Bible Study!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Mark your calendars and plan your summer vacations and activities around Vacation Bible School, July 14 – 18, 2014, from 9 a.m. to noon. VBS is for children going into kindergarten (or 5 by Dec. 1) through going into sixth grade. Children will enjoy Songs, Crafts, Bible Stories, Games, and Snacks. This year’s theme is “Weird Animals” – where Jesus’ love is one of a kind! Some of the Bible points will be:

Even when you’re left out . . Jesus loves you! Even though you’re different . . . Jesus loves you! Even when you don’t understand . .. Jesus loves you! Even though you do wrong. . . . . Jesus loves you! Even when you’re afraid. . . Jesus loves you!

REGISTRATION & HELP forms are included with this newsletter. Lots of help will be needed! Class Assistants are especially needed. (Class Assistants lead their classes from one station to another VBS week.) Call the church office at 248-437-8810 if you can help out or to register. The $15 registration fee per child is waived for those adults who help out the full VBS week.CHURCH FAMILY SUMMER POTLUCK

Our ANNUAL CHURCH FAMILY SUMMER POTLUCK will be held here at church on Sunday, JULY 20, after the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Bring a dish to pass. Hot dogs are provided. It is a great time of fellowship and food after our week long Vacation Bible School!

CROSS OF CHRISTCHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

Our preschool provides a Christian, play-based program for three and four year olds with age-appropriate academics, kindergarten readiness, and low tuition rates. Three year olds have the option of a morning or afternoon class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Four year olds will meet Monday, Wednesday, and (optional) Friday – morning and afternoon sessions. There is a waiting list at this time for the Monday, Wednesday, Friday classes, but we are offering a 3/4 split class on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with the option of adding Friday.

REGISTRATION for fall classes is off to a great start. Call the church/preschool office at 248-437-8810 to get more information or to register. Preschool will begin the school year with open houses for the children registered on Sept. 8 and 9. First days will be Sept. 10 and 11.

CROSS OF CHRIST RUMMAGE SALEJUNE 19, 20, & 21

H E L P I S N E E D E D

Thursday (9am-6pm)Friday (9am-3pm)

Saturday Bag Sale (10am–Noon)

RUMMAGE SALE items can be dropped off now. The church is typically open between 9 am and 4 pm daily. Call if you need an evening drop off time. Your Donations are needed to make our sale a success!

(We will not be accepting large electronic items – TVs, computers, etc. or stuffed animals.)

Special Thanks to Nancy Ulrich for taking charge of the sale. Your HELP is needed and appreciated sorting, selling, and cleaning up. A sign-up sheet is located near the church entrance.

A BAKE SALE will be held at the Rummage Sale to be held on June 19-21. Your donations of baked goods are appreciated. Drop them off Wednesday, June 18, from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The board is focusing their attention at this time on cement work. If you are looking to donate to a special fund, the Cement Work Fund would be appreciated. Thank you!FUNERAL LUNCHES

THANK YOU to all who provided food and helped at the funeral dinner for Marie Smith. We appreciated all of the extra donations and help given! Thank you to Annie Nichols and Louise Rucker for organizing the dinner. Special thanks to all who helped set up and clean up after the dinner. If you would like to be added to our Funeral Luncheon List, contact Annie Nichols at 248-437-9599 or the church office.

2014 ALTAR FLOWERS

Sign up for those important dates in celebration of birthdays, anniversaries, etc. or in memory of loved ones. Vases are available for $30 each and may be taken home after worship. Two vases are available each Sunday. (You do not need to sign up for both.) Checks are made out to “Cross of Christ” – designated “Altar Flowers” and placed in the offering plate. Special envelopes are also provided near the sign-up chart. Sign up is especially needed for the summer months.

STEWARDSHIP READERS NEEDEDWe are looking for volunteers to do the monthly stewardship readings during the worship service. The readings are done once a month on the third Sunday of the month. The next reading will take place on June 15. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Information Board near the church

entrance.

PRAYER CHAIN UPDATEWe will be updating the Prayer Chain in the near future. If you would like to be added, sign up on the Information Board, call or email the church office, or speak with Pastor Nelson.

YOUTH DONATIONS NEEDEDDonations would be appreciated for their lunch/dinner for the Cedar Point trip to take place on June 24 -- sandwiches/subs, chips, fruit, cookies, drinks ---for the group picnic while at the park.Any questions, email Amy at dratar@comcast.net or Dom at dae5@yahoo.com.Stewardship Corner

Our willing obedience to Christ reveals the depth of our faith. Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his book, The Cost of Discipleship, wrote “But the Christ Whom the Scriptures proclaim is in every word He utters One Who grants faith to those only who obey Him.” He also said, “Obedience to the call of Jesus never lies within our power . . . the step into the situation where faith is possible is not an offer which we can make to Jesus but always His gracious offer to us.” Only in our obedience through faith will God reveal His full nature to us. Oswald Chambers wrote, “We may read some things in the Bible every day for a year and they may mean nothing to us. Then, because we have been obedient to God in some small detail, we suddenly see what God means and His nature is instantly opened up to us!” In order to maintain an intimate relationship with Christ, we need to rely on God’s strength so we will not disobey Him by acting or thinking in unacceptable ways. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8)

The greatest motivating force for obedience is love and trust in the Lord that originates from God. Do our thoughts and actions reflect a love for the Lord? Rather than drifting and going through the motions of life, are we active in our service and obedience? Are we obedient in our giving? Are we faithfully responding to the needs of others? Oswald Chambers said, “The best measure of the spiritual life is not its ecstasies but its obedience.” Richard Baxter wrote:

Lord, it belongs not to my care, whether I die or live,To love and serve Thee is my share, and this Thy grace must give.If life be long, I will be glad that I may long obey;If short, yet why should I be sad to soar to endless day.

God’s Word shares the promises of special blessings for those who are faithful and obedient to the Lord. We read in Deuteronomy 11:26-28:

See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse – the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today; the curse if you disobey the commands of your God and turn from the way that I command you today by following

other gods, which you have not known.

With a desire for obedience springing from hearts of faith, trust, and thanksgiving, we can, with God’s strength, please and obey Him.

A R E A N E W S

NORTHVILLE: St. Paul Lutheran School is registering for fall classes for Kindergarten

through Eighth Grade. Call 248-349-3146 for information and to register.

ACTIVE FAITH: “Grow a Row of Vegetables”

Active Faith is calling on individuals to ‘Grow A Row’ of vegetables in their home garden, to be donated to Active Faith and distributed to people in need. When crops ripen, growers will deliver them to Active Faith or they can arrange for pick-up by Active Faith staff. These fresh, locally grown and nutrient-dense vegetables will then be distributed to Active Faith clients on a bi-weekly basis. Please join us in combating food insecurity and in nourishing families and children in our community. To sign up or if you have questions, contact Coordinator, Nancy Fisher at (248) 486-9794 or via email: norhiker@yahoo.com.

CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE:A retired LCMS Michigan minister living in Florida has two lots for sale in Clinton Township. He will contribute 10% of the selling price to our church. Contact the church office if you would like more information.

MEMORIALS &HONORARIUMS

+ + In memory of Marie Smith, gifts have been given by Joann Stolz, Alice Miller, Donna Evans, Marie Smith Family, Michael & Susan Showerman, Clark & Linda Schroeder, Charlie & Rose Hall, Charles, Rose, & Dominick Eldridge, Bill & Ettie Ann Hirth, Kathleen & Janet Kaiser, Emma Rancour, Wenner Family, John & Dinah Katt, Milton & Mall Kionka, Austin & Sarah Buckman, Karl J. & Ima Lehman Jr., and Erlah Lambert.

+ + In memory of Marie Smith, a gift has been given to the Paint Fund by Gary & Edda Albin.

In memory of Marie Smith, gifts have been given by Ken & Lyne Nelson, James & Carole Bedard, Robert & Karin Wolski, Robert & Tamara Smith, Nancy Will, Andrew & Linda Hrivnak, William & Laurie Raeburn, the Swain family, and Vicki Filipiak; and to the Cement Work Fund by Michael & Claudia Abrash.

+ + In memory of Marie Smith, gifts have been given by Juanita Tunis, George & Jeanette Jenkins, Travis & Karen Reeds, and Barbara Long; and to the Parking Lot Fund by Frank & Elsie Huber.

+ + In memory of Marie Smith, a gift has been given by Elinor Wikoff and Leonard Jaynes.

Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 14 – 18, 2014

9 a.m. – Noon

For children going into Kindergarten (or 5 years old by Dec. 1)through going into Sixth Grade$15 materials fee per child

____ I can help prepare crafts at home before VBS. (The amount of help needed for this varies from year to year.)

______ I can be a Class Assistant the week of VBS.

Days available VBS week: ________________________________

______ I can help at the Registration Table on Monday, July 14 – (about an hour)

______ I can help the children with Crafts the week of VBS.

______ I can assist with serving Snack.

______ I can help Decorate before VBS.

Name_________________________________________________________________

Phone Number ________________________________________________________

We need commitments to plan for VBS!Any questions, call the church office.

Drop off or mail to the church office.

FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM FOR YOUR CHILD (even if you’re a Helper)Children of Adult Helpers who help out the full week of VBS do not have to pay the $15 materials fee for their children.

A REGISTRATION FORM IS INCLUDED AT THE END OF THIS NEWSLETTER.

JUNEBIRTHDAYS

1 Hailey BrayAaron Lauer

2 Mark EarlNicole Eckhout

4 Rebecca Kreipke Bradley Miller 6 Robert Petz 7 Amanda Hackbardt 9 Annie Nichols10 Jen Gorman13 Jennifer Besler

Nancy Cash16 Thomas Hackbardt17 Alyssa Petz

Devon Walrath18 Scott Walrath20 Brian Flook

David Nelson23 Peyton Sterling26 Noah Petz

Jesse Precht28 Carol Erb

Hailey Lanam30 Leona Hart

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

4 William & Patricia Hicks 5 Dustin & Tammy Wyman 6 Clarke & Linda Schroeder

Scott & Martina Walrath 9 Bryan & Lynne Lach13 Ronald & Bonnie Reichert16 Ken & Lyne Nelson17 Bruce & Joy Mach

Kenneth & Susan Miller23 Robert & Carol Walrath25 William & Diana Baker30 Michael & Claudia Abrash

JULYBIRTHDAYS

1 Jean BoyleElsie Huber

2 Brandon MillerDawn MillerStephanie Petsch

5 Dana FaustBeverly Jennings

7 George Richardson 9 Nancy Marsh11 Joy Mach14 Dawn Smutek15 Grant Neiswinter

Leslie Pratt16 Mary Gilbert

Julie Mattison17 Christopher Stevenson Jr.18 Carla Geelhood20 William Hirth21 Michael Joseph Bugar

Bonnie Reichert22 Doreen Echols

Ruth Morofski24 Faith Nelson25 Rich Miller27 Chaz Hamlet28 Shelley Besler29 Robert Petz, Jr.

JULYANNIVERSARIES

15 Pat & Janet Gorman19 Bob & Tammy Smith21 Michael & Deanna Sieting31 Pastor & Chris Nelson

AUGUSTBIRTHDAYS

2 Luke Geelhood 4 William Hicks

Jack LecknerGrace Nelson

6 Michael AbrashLoreli Bugar

7 Ashley Laten 9 Eric Miller11 Susan Parrish

Jared Tura12 Miette Laten

Jacob Precht17 Emily Martin18 Arianna Russell19 Brian Mayer 20 Sydney Baker21 Sabra Evans26 Adrienne Eckhout28 James Baker

John BoyleKathy Sulisz

30 Pat Gorman

AUGUSTANNIVERSARIES

2 Andrew & Gloria Schrom 3 Matthew & Kindsey Nelson 4 Michael & Dana Faust 6 Aaron & Christina Nelson12 Tom & Jan Flook17 Hal & Judy Nimer20 Gary & Edda Albin

Larry & Lindsay BrayMike & Michelle Conrad

22 Charles & Rose Hall23 Brian & Susan Parrish27 Bruce & Julie Mattison28 Matthew & Kelli Lauer29 John & Julie Candela30 John & Dawn Lanczki31 Frank & Elsie Huber

Please inform the church office of any missing dates or errors.

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Email: cross-christ@att.net Office: 248-437-8810/ Fax: 248-437-7708/ Home: 248-486-4335 Web:www.crossofchristlutheran.org

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Email: cross-christ@att.net Office: 248-437-8810/ Fax: 248-437-7708/ Home: 248-486-4335 Web:www.crossofchristlutheran.org

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLR E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M

JULY 14 - 18, 2014 - - - 9 A.M. to NOON

Ages: Going into Kindergarten (or 5 yrs. old by Dec. 1, 2014) through Going into 6th gradeA $15 Materials Fee per Child is due with the registration form.

(If an adult helps out the full week, the Materials Fee is waived.)

CHILD’S NAME BIRTH DATE GRADE IN FALL ALLERGY/MED. CONCERN_______________________ ____________ _____________ ____________________________________________________ ____________ _____________ ____________________________________________________ ____________ _____________ ____________________________________________________ ____________ _____________ ____________________________________________________ ____________ _____________ _____________________________

PARENTS’ NAMES _______________________________________________________________________ I can be a Class Assistant the week of VBS.Days available VBS week: ______________________________

MAILING ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________

CELL PHONE NUMBERS _____________________ HOME PHONE NUMBER ________________________ _____________________ EMAIL _______________________________________

CHILDREN CAN BE RELEASED TO (other than parent) ____________________________________________RELEASE PERSON’S CELL PHONE _____________________________

PARENTS’ CHURCH MEMBERSHIP AT __________________________________________________________

CROSS OF CHRIST CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL24155 Griswold Road, South Lyon, MI 48178

248-437-0871 or 248-437-8810

REGISTRATION FORM 2014-2015 School Year

_________________________________________ ____________________________________Child’s Full Name Name Preferred for Class

_________________________________________ ____________________________________Name of Parents/Guardians Birth Date

Circle your class choice4 AM Monday/Wednesday/Friday

_________________________________________ 9:15am - 11:45am 2 day 3 dayAddress (Street)

4 PM Monday/Wednesday/Friday_________________________________________ 12:15pm - 2:45pm 2 day 3 day(City, Zip)

3 AM Tuesday/Thursday 9:30am-11:30am____________________/___________________ Home Phone Cell Phone 3-4 PMTuesday/Thursday 12:15pm- 2:15pm

_________________________________________ ____________________________________Preferred # for Preschool Parent Directory ALLERGIES (Let office know if you don’t want to be included.) Church Membership at:

_________________________________________ ____________________________________Email Name City___________________________________________________________________________________

Names & Birthdates of Siblings

TUITION & FEESREGISTRATION FEE: $50 non-refundable fee per child, required at the time of

registration and must accompany this form.

TUITION: Tuition is a yearly figure divided into 9 payments, Sept. – May.3 year olds (2 days per week) $ 90 per month3- 4 year split (2 days per week) $ 90 per month (3rd day Friday – add) $ 40 per month4 year olds (2 days per week) $115 per month4 year olds (3 days per week) $155 per month(The second child in a family receives a $20 per month discount.)

ACTIVITY/MATERIALS FEE: $30 one-time non-refundable fee per child, due the first session in September. This fee covers the cost of field trips for your child

and one adult for the year, plus supplies and materials.

_____________________________________________________________ __________________Signature of Parent/Guardian Date