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PRAYER of the DAY

Almighty God, remind us today that we are the work of your hands, and that you call each of us according to your purpose to live in loving relationship with you and with one another. May we hear your voice calling us as your church, "Together Arise Shine!" Transform us more and more into the likeness of Jesus, as we Enter into your presence, Engage in spiritual practices, are Equipped to serve you, and Extend your love into all the world. Make us joyful in worship, authentic in fellowship, growing in discipleship, humble in serving, and passionate in outreach; we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (based on Calvary's 2015 40+ Days & Capital Appeal Theme,

the Spiritual Growth Pathway, and the 5 Purposes of a Purpose Driven Church)

God is Good, All the Time!

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Opening Praise

Offering & Announcements

Bible Lessons

Message

Prayers

Holy Communion

Blessing

Bible Lessons . . . . . . . . . .

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (TNIV)

Psalm 100 (NRSV) read responsively

Philippians 4:4-9 (TNIV)

Luke 6:43-49 (TNIV)

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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

Andrea Buck, Judy Johnson, Jim Reed, Lisa Berutti, Sandy Hutchins, Tammy Riggs, Christine Miller, Zita Bozanic Nicole Bell, Marites Pempengco, Sandy Nelson, Leora Bey, Pr. Ken Fouty & Family, Eileen Donley, Jeff Ewer, Gene Baur, Richard Witherspoon, Catherine Mount, Bill Adamson,Denise Eaton, Beth Bell, Melody Hause, Carol Soukas, Dan Roberts, Jackie Ellsworth, Marlon Marcale, Joe Millard, Oran Wright, Barbara & Ilmar Ritins, Truman Heicher, Ronald Nagy, Darrell Batchelder, Jim Kennedy, Lois Scrivens, Donna Brawner, 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 St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Bloomfield Hills.

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Youth and Young Adults Ministry

Blessing of Students ar 9:30 & 11:00 worship Youth Ministry groups & classes begin for Grades 6-12 - Sun., Sept. 20 Student & Parent Orientation for Middle School, Jr. High & Sr. High - Sun., Sept. 20 12:15-1:30 pm Meet with Pr. Jonathan and current youth leaders to hear about what we will learn and do in youth ministry to grow in faith this year, and how you can help make it happen. We will begin as one group and then divide into the individual age groups to introduce leaders, go over calendars, communications, camps/retreats, curriculum and much more. It’s a great way to start off the year—informed & better together! Light refreshments will be provided.

Youth Ministry Team Calvary has an vibrant and growing youth ministry. It’s important we keep the momentum going. Please PRAY about how you can connect with Youth Ministry to share your time, skills & talents, or faith stories—as either a guide, leader or part of the admin team. You would be blessed as much as you would be a blessing. Prayers are being said for Confirmation Small Group Guides, and Sr. High Sunday Morning Leaders. Could you be the one our youth need at this time? If so, contact Susan Batchik, Youth Ministry Coordinator, to talk about being a part of the Youth Ministry team. Risk Management Training & Leader Orientation Mon., Sept. 14 STOP Workshop 5:45—6:45 pm Learn how to keep our children safe when we are together. This training is required for all new volunteer leaders that will work with children & youth of all ages at Calvary. Leader Orientation 7:00—8:30 pm Review of the weekly calendar, lessons, and support training for all volunteer leader roles.

Children’s Ministry

Don’t want to stand in line ? Register TODAY for fall programs! Check out the display cabinet in the Welcome Center. Register all ages and to volunteer.

Kid’s Ministry is looking for new volunteers

All areas. Welcomer, Smal l group leader, Large group leader, Activity Station Worker. Serve in Preschool or Elementary. For details Call Terri. 248-625-3288 Come on, you can do it! Sign up at the registration display.

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.

Risk Management Training & Volunteer Orientation

Monday, September 14 STOP Workshop 5:45 PM (new volunteers only) Orientation 7:00 PM

“Back to School Blessing” Sunday

Fall Programs Begin September 20

All Ages

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10 am Outdoor Worship

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chris Tomlin EMI Christian Music Publishing 2006

Verse 1 amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me I once was lost but now I`m found was blind but now I see Verse 2 ‘twas grace that taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed Chorus my chains are gone I`ve been set free my God my Savior has ransomed me and like a flood His mercy reigns unending love amazing grace Verse 3 the Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures Chorus my chains are gone I`ve been set free my God my Savior has ransomed me and like a flood His mercy reigns unending love amazing grace Verse 4 the earth shall soon dissolve like snow the sun forbear to shine but God who called me here below will be forever mine will be forever mine You are forever mine

Sending Words

Picnic

Come, Let Us Eat

come let us eat for now the feast is spread come let us eat for now the feast is spread our Lord’s body let us take together our Lord’s body let us take together

come let us drink for now the wine is poured come let us drink for now the wine is poured Jesus blood poured let us drink together Jesus blood poured let us drink together

in Jesus presence now we meet and rest in Jesus presence now we meet and rest in the presence of our Lord we gather in the presence of our Lord we gather

rise then to spread abroad God’s mighty word rise then to spread abroad God’s mighty word Jesus risen will bring in the kingdom Jesus risen will bring in the kingdom

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

come Thou Fount of ev’ry blessing tune my heart to sing Thy grace streams of mercy never ceasing call for songs of loudest praise teach me some melodious sonnet sung by flaming tongues above praise the mount I'm fixed up-on it mount of God's redeeming love

here I raise my Ebenezer hither to Thy help I'm come and I hope by Thy good pleasure safely to arrive at home Jesus sought me when a stranger wand'ring from the fold of God He to rescue me from danger interposed His precious blood

O to grace how great a debtor daily I'm con-strained to be let Thy goodness like a fetter bind my wand'ring heart to Thee prone to wander Lord I feel it prone to leave the God I love here's my heart O take and seal it seal it for Thy courts above

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This Week at Calvary...

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday Evening FEAST & Growth Groups will resume in

September 30.

TODAY

Rally Day

and

Annual Church Picnic

8:15am Service of the Word &

Holy Communion

10am Outdoor Worship

11am Picnic

NEXT WEEKEND

Back to School Blessing

Sunday morning Children and

Youth programs and classes

resume

Altar Flowers Today’s flowers are given to the Glory of God. 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:

Kids and Youth Registration

Ferry Farms Fruit Harvest

Discover Calvary

Impact Day

Blessings In A Backpack Golf Outing

Sunday, September 13

Rally Day

Children/Youth Fall Registration

Weekend Worship Services:

8:15 am Service of the Word & Holy

Communion

10:00 am Outdoor Worship

11:00 am Picnic

10:45 am Something More Bible Study

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Monday, September 14

11:00 am Senior Fit Registration (WL)

12:15 pm Youth Ministry Orientation

5:45 pm STOP Training

7:00 pm AA

7:00 pm AA (WL)

7:00 pm Assistant Scout Leaders Mtg

7:00 pm Children’s Volunteer

Orientation

7:00 pm Scout Committee Meeting

7:00 pm WELCA Bible Study

Tuesday, September 15

9:15 am Staff Meeting

10:30 am Craft & Chat (WL)

6:00 pm Creative Co0Op Board Mtg

Wednesday, September 16

11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

6:30 pm STOP Training

Thursday, September 17

9:30 am Worship Folder Team

1:00 pm Staff Prayer

7:00 pm AA

7:15 pm Praise Team

Friday, September 18

Newsletter Deadline

11:15 am Senior Fit (WL)

11:30 am Senior Fit

12:30 pm T.O.P.S (WL)

6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal

7:00 pm AA (WL)

Saturday, September 19

9:00 am Discover Calvary Part A

10:00 am AA

1:00 pm Ferry Farms Fruit Harvest

4:00 pm Wedding

6:00 pm White Lake Worship (WL)

Sunday, September 20

Back to School Blessing

Health & Wholeness Sunday

Taste of Clarkston

Weekend Worship Services:

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

10:45 am Something More Bible Study

12:15 pm Youth Orientation Meeting

12:45 pm Confirmation 8-9 Grade

12:45 pm 6-7 Grade Orientation

12:45 pm Youth Grades 10-12

6:30 pm Al Anon

7:00 pm AA (WL)

7:00 pm Scout Troop Leader Meeting

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Enter Engage Equip Extend

Discover Calvary Interested in membership at Calvary or just receiving more information about ministry here? Please join us on Saturday, September 19 from 9am-2pm for Discover Calvary, Part A. Led by Pastor Jonathan with the Calvary staff and ministry leaders. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Childcare can be provided upon request. Discover Calvary Part B is also an integral part of the membership process and will be held for 6 weeks on Sunday mornings at 9:30am beginning Sunday, September 27. New members will be received on Impact Weekend, Sunday November 8. RSVP to the church office at (248) 625-3288 or email DRobitaille@calvary-lutheran.org.

Blessings in a Backpack Golf Outing

Sunday, September 27 at Pine Knob Golf Club. There are several ways to support this important ministry, which feeds hungry children in our Community. Each week volunteers distribute backpacks filled with enough food for the weekend for “at risk” students. $100 purchases food for one child for an entire school year. Calvary supports this ministry with fundraisers and packing volunteers. Golfers $100 for 18 holes with cart and goodie bag. Buffet Lunch and awards. Sponsorships available for $125-$5,000. Lunch only $30. For more information contact Kerri Gultiere at 248-625-6963 or kerrigualtieri@comcast.net or contact the foundation office at 248-740-7600.

Fall Growth Groups Will begin at the end of September and will run through our Fall 40 days. If you are interested in leading, please let us know. All groups will be working with the same material. Staff Contact: Debbie Heierman.

Fall Community Impact Weekend Community Impact Weekend is held each Spring and Fall. It encompasses Clarkston, Davisburg and the surrounding communities. Local churches, schools, business, community organizations and other non-profit’s come together for a weekend to serve those who need us most. Projects include feeding the hungry, landscaping projects, small construction projects for seniors, community organizations and low income residents and our local parks. If you know of additional projects please let us know. Coming in September You can register to serve at www.calvaryinfo.org by clicking on the “Service Opportunities” tab. To join the Planning Team contact Deborah Robiataille.

Ferry Farms Fruit Harvest (our Pontiac orchard/church without walls)

The great thing about a church without walls is that it is always OPEN. Just put the address 267 Ferry Avenue, Pontiac into your GPS or Google maps and you’ll find it. When you get there you’ll find a corner with an orchard, another corner with a playground, and a third corner with a park. Come witness the fruits of our labors. Join the harvest Saturday, September 19, from 1-4 pm. If you have questions about the this event, please contact LeAnne Schmidt for more details, if you are interested in joining the Pontiac Ministry Team or want a partner to go visit the orchard.

Let the Feast Begin

Wednesday Evening, September 30 Fall Feast Begins with a catered meal and a variety of Growth Groups that are part of fall Together+Arise+Shine 40+ Days journey. Make this weekly mid-week spiritual growth opportunity for all ages a priority so that you are deeply nourished in body, mind and soul.

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Holy Communion

“The Great Thanksgiving”

Leader: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you.

Leader: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them to the Lord.

Leader: Let us give thank to the Lord our God.

All: It is right to give God thanks and praise…

“Holy, Holy, Holy”

Holy, holy, holy are You, God of power and might;

Heaven and earth are filled with Your glory. Hosanna in the highest!

Blessed is the One who comes in Your name.

Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest!

Leader: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come, come again!

“Lord’s Prayer”

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins,

as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory

Are yours, now and forever. Amen.

Music During Communion Distribution

Liturgical setting by Marty Haugen | © 1991 by GIA Publications, Inc. | used with permission

10 am Outdoor Worship

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Message Response:

Before the Throne of God Above before the throne of God above I have a strong a perfect plea a great High Priest whose name is Love Who ever lives and pleads for me my name is graven on His hands my name is written on His heart I know that while in heaven He stands no tongue can bid me thence depart no tongue can bid me thence depart when Satan tempts me to despair and tells me of the guilt within upward I look and see Him there Who made an end to all my sin one with Himself I cannot die my soul is purchased with His blood my life is hid with Christ on high when Christ my Savior and my God with Christ my Savior and my God behold Him there the risen Lamb my perfect spotless righteousness the great unchangeable I AM the King of glory and of grace because the sinless Savior died my sinful soul is counted free for God the Just is satisfied to look on Him and pardon me to look on Him and pardon me

Prayers Prayer List in Happenings

“Apostles’ Creed”

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again; He ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father. And he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, The communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

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10 am Outdoor Worship

Your Grace Is Enough Matt Maher 2003 spiritandsong.com and Thankyou Music spiritandsong.com and EMI Christian Music Publishing

Verse 1 great is Your faithfulness oh God You wrestle with the sinner's heart You lead us by still waters and to mercy and nothing can keep us apart so re-member Your people remember Your children remember Your promise oh God

Chorus Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me

Verse 2 great is Your love and justice God You use the weak to lead the strong You lead us in the song of Your salvation and all Your people sing along so re-member Your people remember Your children remember Your promise oh God

Chorus (2X)

Pre-Chorus so re-member Your people remember Your children remember Your promise oh God

Chorus

Chorus 2 Your grace is enough Heaven reaches out to us Your grace is enough for me Your grace is enough I'm covered in Your love Your grace is enough for me

Please join us for our Rally Day Picnic beginning

at 11:00 am—Below you will find our schedule of events:

10 am—Outdoor Worship 11 am—Lunch 12 am—Balloon Toss & activities are all open 12:30 pm—Gaga Ball pit will be open 1:00 pm—Annual EGG TOSS 2 pm—Cleanup

Opening Outdoor Worship

10,000 Reasons bless the Lord O my soul O my soul worship His holy name sing like never before O my soul I’ll worship His holy name the sun comes up it ’ s a new day dawning its ’ time to sing Your song again whatever may pass and whatever lies before me let me be singing when the evening comes

You ’ re rich in love and You ’ re slow to anger Your name is great and Your heart is kind for all Your goodness I will keep on singing ten thousand reasons for my heart to find and on that day when my strength is failing the end draws near and my time has come still my soul will sing Your praise unending ten thousand years and then forevermore

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Sharing the Peace (please greet your neighbors with Jesus’ love and share a good morning)

Offering our Tithes and Gifts

Bible Lessons

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (TNIV)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Psalm 100 (NRSV) Read Responsively

Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.

All: Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.

Leader: Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his;

All: we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Leader: Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise.

All: Give thanks to him, bless his name.

Leader: For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever,

All: and his faithfulness to all generations.

Philippians 4:4-9 (TNIV)

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to

all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer

and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or

praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard

from me, or seen in me— put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

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Gospel Lesson Luke 6:43-49 (TNIV)

“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its

own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. Good people bring

good things out of the good stored up in their heart, and evil people bring evil things out of the

evil stored up in their heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. “Why do you

call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for those who come to me and hear my

words and put them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man

building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the

torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But those who hear

my words and do not put them into practice are like a man who built a house on the ground

without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction

was complete.”

Prayer of the Day “Apostolic Greeting”

Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

All: And also with you.

Leader: Let us pray together. All: Almighty God, remind us today that we are the work of your hands, and that you call each of us according to your purpose to live in loving relationship with you and with one another. May we hear your voice calling us as your church, "Together Arise Shine!" Transform us more and more into the likeness of Jesus, as we Enter into your presence, Engage in spiritual practices, are Equipped to serve you, and Extend your love into all the world. Make us joyful in worship, authentic in fellowship, growing in discipleship, humble in serving, and passionate in outreach; we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (based on Calvary's 2015 40+ Days & Capital Appeal Theme, the Spiritual Growth Pathway, and the 5 Purposes of a

Purpose Driven Church)

Message Pastor Jonathan

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