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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Second Sunday in Advent
December 6, 2009
Church Office…………….....752-4588
Hotline...............................752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans………. 752-2498
Email:
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Website www.stjohnromeo.org
8:30 A.M.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP P=Presiding, A=Assisting, C=Congregation
Prelude.............................................................................................................. Jan Evans
PRAISE RINGERS: “How Great Our Joy” by Cynthia Dobrinski
Congregational Greeting & Theme of the Day:
“Make Ready”
ENTRANCE HYMN: (stand, if you are able)
“Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” LBW No. 34
GREETING:
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
KYRIE: WOV Page 28
P: Kyrie eleison;
C: Lord, have mercy.
P: Christe eleison:
C: Christ, have mercy.
P: Kyrie eleison:
C: Lord, have mercy.
HYMN OF PRAISE: WOV Page 29
Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest;
Glory to God, glory to God, and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly king, almighty God and Father,
We worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory.
Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest;
Glory to God, glory to God, and peace to God’s people on earth.
PRAYER OF THE DAY:………………………………………………………… WOV Page 30
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Let us pray…
C: Prepare us to embrace your presence and God of promise. Open our hearts to the words of your prophets, who bid us to journey in your wise ways of justice and peace. Amen.
PRAISE HYMN: “Soon and Very Soon” WOV No. 744
THE WORD OF GOD: First Lesson: Malachi 3:1-4
1"See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come," says the LORD Almighty. 2But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner's fire or a launderer's soap.
3He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness, 4and the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be acceptable to the LORD, as in days gone by, as in former years.
Luke 1:68-79
68 "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people.
69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David
70 as he said through his holy prophets of long ago,
71 salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us--
72 to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant,
73 the oath he swore to our father Abraham:
74 to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear
75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
76 And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him,
77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven
79 to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace."
Second Lesson: Philippians 1:3-8
3I thank my God every time I remember you. 4In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,
6being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me. 8God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (stand): WOV No. 613
C:
Celtic Alleluia
Al – le – lu – ia, al – le – lu – ia!
Al – le – lu – ia, al – le – lu – ia!
P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, beginning in the 3rd Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Lesson: Luke 3:1-6
1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene--2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the desert. 3He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 4As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: "A voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. 5Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth.
6And all mankind will see God's salvation.'"
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON:...............................................”Make Ready” .....................Pastor Mark Evans
APOSTLES' CREED (stand, if you are able): WOV Page 33
C: I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He 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,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again 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,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING/OFFERTORY: (Stand, if you are able, and sing)…………. LBW 565
C: Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
A: Let us pray. Merciful God,
C: we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us--
ourselves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love.
Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
PRAYER HYMN:
Love Through Me
Love through me, love through me, O Lord, love through me.
Somewhere, somebody needs Your love today,
O Lord, love through me.
Speak through me, speak through me, O Lord, speak through me.
Make Your Word upon my lips a flame today,
O Lord, speak through me.
THE PRAYERS (stand, if you are able): WOV Page 34
A: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus,
and for all people according to their needs.
Each portion of the prayers concludes with these words:
A: Lord, in your mercy,
C: hear our prayer.
The prayers conclude with these words:
P: Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER: (Stand if you are able) WOV Page 39
P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:
C: Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come,
thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
THE BENEDICTION:
P: The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
C: Amen.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
CLOSING HYMN: “Awake, Awake, and Greet the New Morn” WOV No. 633
DISMISSAL:
A: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God!
Postlude .......Jan Evans
All songs are reprinted with permission according to copyright laws under CCLI License #1297012.
To Our Visitors and Guests, Thank You for joining us for worship today. Please fill out a visitor card and give to the usher, or sign our guest register book in the front entrance when you leave. Please come and join us again.
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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN DECEMBER 5/6, 2009
GUESTS & VISITORS:
The members of St. John Lutheran Church and their Pastor extend to you a most cordial welcome and wish you a blessed worship hour with us. A staffed nursery is available for children 4 and under in the back of the church on Sundays.
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Volunteer Ministers for
December 13, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Courtney Carleton
Acolyte:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) McKenna Witt
Greeters:
1) Steve & Jan Alling
2) John Gutenkunst Family
Reader:
1) Leslie Hauptli
2) Contemporary
Nursery:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Joyce Kelly
Ushers:
1) Herb Schroeder, Pat Hahn; Volunteers Please!
2) Steve Springstubbe, Hal Lanstra; Volunteers Please!
Counters:
DROP BAG
Coffee Hour
Myron & Elvira Kukuk
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 11/29.......................61
Sunday, 11/30
8:30am....................................30
10:30am..................................91
TOTAL = 182
No Sunday School
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Member Service Directory
Seamstress – Deb Aude
786-9189
E.P. Collision – Bumping, Painting, Glass - 752-4452
Mary Kay Consultant – Chelsea Colbert–248-765-6095
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Thank you to all who helped to beautify our Sanctuary and Gathering Area!
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Please bring a can a week for our annual food drive to benefit Samaritan House.
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Breast Cancer 3-Day 2010
Kathy LeRoy and MaryAnn Mueller will again raffle off many lovely gift baskets to raise money to fight breast cancer. Watch for the opportunity to help in the Gathering Area the first two weekends in December. The raffle drawing will be on December 13th.
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Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Tuesday, December 8th, and continues on the 2nd Tuesday each month (off during summer months.)
6:00 pm Registration
6:30 pm Start time
$10 Fee includes snacks
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
Future Sermon Series for January 2010
Pastor Mark could use your help with an idea for a future sermon series. Here’s a question he would like to expand into a three or four part sermon series. Can any good come out of these troubled times?
Where is hope to be found in these troubled times? PM has some ideas; how about you?
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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church
5535 Mound Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
586-781-3025
Every Thursday from
5:30-6:30pm
Nov. 5 – Dec. 23, 2009
This week’s topic: “How can I deal with special occasions: birthday, anniversary or holidays?”
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It’s that time of year again! Time to order your poinsettias in memory or honor of your loved ones to beautify our sanctuary for Christmas. Please fill out the order form on the back of the bulletin and turn in to the church office by December 11th.
Stephen Ministry
The Christmas Holidays Can Be Painful
The joy of Christmas can turn into a time of painful loneliness and emptiness for those who have suffered a loss or who are going through a difficult time. But help is available. Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking to one of our Stephen Leaders or Pastor Mark.
Jan Alling 586-752-7016
Bob or Jan Gallardo
586-781-5803
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Meijer Community Rewards for
October 2009
$23.99
YTD for 2009: $220.10
NOTE: Purchases made at meijer.com, Meijer gas stations and convenience stores will now be included (must pay inside gas station.)
Thank you, Shoppers!
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Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 150.5 lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
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DECEMBER WELCA PROJECT
* New Cards with Envelopes
* Used Stamps
* Used Card Fronts
DECEMBER PANTRY NEEDS
FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE
Baby Food * Cereal * Juice * Sugar * Ravioli * Canned Meat * Bath Tissue * Jelly Oatmeal * Soup Crackers Coffee * Fruit * Diapers (size 4 – 6) Toothpaste
NOTE: We always need low-sodium, gluten-free and sugar-free foods.
We appreciate any non-perishable food items and toiletries that you can donate. Drop off your food donations during our normal business hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-6 and Friday 10 – 4. We are located at: 62324 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48094, (586) 336-9956
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NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE RECYCLING
Thank you for the tremendous response with this! In October we recycled 3.64 tons and received $18.20. Year to date – $392.70. Landfill space saved – 11.36 cubic yards. The total collected since the program began in 2005 is $3,892.02. Thank you!
PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS
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Symphonia Chorale presents
A Christmas Concert
Rutter’s “Gloria”
With the Motor City Brass
& Christmas Favorites
Sunday, December 13th, 4pm
St. Clement of Rome
Catholic Church
Romeo, Mich.
Tickets: $10-adults, $5-children
Several St. John members are in the Chorale. Please see Karen Palmer 586-752-7734 for tickets.
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The Detroit Lutheran Singers
Will present 4 concerts of sacred choral music for Advent and Christmas:
Sunday, 12/6/09,
3:30 pm at
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church
1345 Gratiot Ave., Detroit
7:30 pm at
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
30650 6 Mile Rd., Livonia
Friday, 12/11/09,
7:30 pm at
Good Shepherd Lutheran
814 N. Campbell, Royal Oak
Saturday, 12/12/09,
7:30 pm at
St. Peter Lutheran Church
23000 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe
Tickets are $10 (adults) and $7 (seniors & students 12 and up)
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, DECEMBER 5 - 13, 2009
Saturday -Worship w/Communion, 5pm
-HANGING OF THE GREENS W/POTLUCK DINNER, 6PM
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Pack 259 Committee Mtg., 7pm
-Sharing Tree Bag & Tag, 7pm
Tuesday -Symphonia Chorale, 6:30pm
-Men’s Club Euchre, 6:30pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Confirmation, 6:30-7:30pm
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
-Youth Choir, 7:30pm
Thursday -Finance Committee, 5:30pm
-AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Contemporary Practice, 10am-2pm
-Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Contemporary Service, 10:30am
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR DECEMBER 6, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Ron Weyersberg
Acolytes:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Ryan & Aaron Schmidt
Greeters:
1) Herb & Karen Schroeder
2) Denise Bonner
Reader:
1) Trudie Seablom
2) Ryan Schmidt
Nursery:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Hillary Beyerlein
Ushers:
1) Glen Douglas, Trudie Seablom;
Volunteers Please!
2) Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger, Mark Gallagher;
Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Steve Springstubbe; Marie Germundson
Coffee Hour:
Erin Rodger, Jan Gallagher
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Shakin it up and changing it around.........Cut for this week
(Leave off Stephen Minister Leader list until further notice)
Jan Gallagher 586-752-5329
Jerry Foor 586 586-752-9227
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E-Care Needs from Samaritan House
If you are able to meet any of these needs, please feel free to drop them off anytime during our hours of operation: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am until 6 pm and Fridays from 10 am until 4 pm. If you have any questions, we can be reached either by email (
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) or phone at 586-336-9956. We are located on the east side of Van Dyke between 28 Mile and 29 Mile Roads at 62324 Van Dyke in Washington, MI.
Extra stuff to keep!:
Church Group – Meets at 12:30 on the first Wednesday of the month at the church.
Love Day – Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9am to 3pm at the church.
Love Day 2 – Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-12am at the church.
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(Put back in WB in Jan. 2010)
Interested in using your gift of music for worship? Saturday service is looking for just a wee bit of your time to sing or play one song at the beginning of our 5pm Saturday service. Contact Cathy Vestrand at 586-752-2262 even if you just want to do it one time!
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Please save your pop can tabs and turn them in at the church for the purchase of kidney machines. Over 124 & ¾ lbs. have been collected since February 2007! This fundraiser is for the purchase of kidney machines.
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More ways you can save!
1. Box Tops for Education
2. Campbell’s Soup Labels
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JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE
There are about 200 giving units in our church and if each unit gave an extra $10 each month at the end of the year we would have an additional $24,000. Please consider a slight increase in your commitment to the ministry here at St. John and help solve our financial problem.
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If you have an extra vehicle you have been considering donating, please call Charity Motors Car Donation Program and tell them you want to donate your vehicle and designate the proceeds to St. John Lutheran Church. You will receive a tax donation while helping our church!
Call 313-933-4000.
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The Macomb County Community Services Agency is looking for volunteers to deliver ‘Meals on Wheels’ to homebound seniors twice a month at lunchtime. Routes can be close to your home or work. Please call 586-469-5228 or visit www.macombcountymi.gov/mccsa to volunteer.
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You can recycle:
+Magazines
+Mail
+Shopping Catalogs
+Newspaper
+Office & School Papers
You can recycle anything listed here from your business as well. The Bin is located in the back lot next to the garage.
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Tuesday Night Euchre
Sponsored by the
St. John Men’s Club
Began September 15th and continues on the 2nd Tuesday each month after that (off during summer months.)
6:00 pm Registration
6:30 pm Start time
$10 Fee includes snacks
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
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The Can-Do Ringers Bell Choir is open to anyone 4th grade on up. You don't have to know how to play a bell or read music to join. We take it slow and show you how to ring properly and follow the music. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 6:30pm. We play one Sunday a month at both services. Choir members must commit to make as many rehearsals as possible. If you are interested, call Pat Koleda at (586) 992-0646 or just come to our first rehearsal on Monday, September 13, at 6:30.
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Future Cub Scouts
If you have a son who is in 1st thru 5th Grade and is interested in becoming a scout, come join us and see what we’re about! Cub Scout Pack 259 is holding meetings in the Fellowship Hall. Monday, Sept. 28th, 7pm – Pack Meeting. For more info:
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Tied Together Quilting Circle is back after a year hiatus! We meet on the third Monday of each month (November 16th this month), 7:00 p.m. in the conference room. We learn new techniques as we do quilting projects together. We also do projects like banners for the church. You can work on your own project while you enjoy the company of other quilters. You do not need to be a member of St. John to come. We’d love to see new people and old members come back! For more information, call Kathie Proctor 586-784-5054 or Leona Thorman 810-798-8537.
Please remember to visit our website!
www.stjohnromeo.org
We now have a Youth link under Groups that will be updated frequently with upcoming events!
St. John Lutheran Church now has a Facebook page!
Be a fan at “stjohnlutheranromeo”.
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Member Service Directory
Seamstress – Deb Aude
786-9189
E.P. Collision – Bumping, Painting, Glass - 752-4452
Mary Kay Consultant – Chelsea Colbert–248-765-6095
Attention Grades 5 -12!
Interested in singing and having fun? Join Youth Choir on our new time and day. Practices held in the sanctuary on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:15pm after catechism. For more info, please contact Darcy Mackenzie at 586-784-4238.
In our continuing efforts to “Go Green” and save money too, we would appreciate you using one communion card per family. Simply note the names on that card of the people who took communion. Thank you kindly.
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Calling All Scrapbookers!
We are so excited to announce that scrapbooking is about to begin at our church! Our first event will be on
Saturday, Nov. 21st
10am – 10pm
Yes! You’ll have time to get it ALL done! Come for all or any part of the day.
No Fee, but tables are available on a first come/first serve basis. Sign-up is required, so call the church office at 752-4588 before the 21st to register! There will be free door prizes! Please pack your own lunch and bring a goody to share. We’ll order out for dinner, so bring some cash for that. Complimentary coffee will be made fresh all day long.
JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE
There are about 200 giving units in our church and if each unit gave an extra $10 each month at the end of the year we would have an additional $24,000. Please consider a slight increase in your commitment to the ministry here at St. John and help solve our financial problem.
We invite Pre-school thru 5th Grade children to join us! Kids of the Kingdom (KOK Kids) meet after 8:30 service from 9:45-10:20am upstairs in the room next to the library and then the children go down to Sunday School. Any questions or concerns, please contact Marlene (248-651-7394) or Karen (586-752-7734). We practice 3 times a month and usually sing once a month at the 10:30 service.
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You can recycle:
+Magazines
+Mail
+Shopping Catalogs
+Newspaper
+Office & School Papers
You can recycle anything listed here from your business as well. The Bin is located in the back lot next to the garage.
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MOTORVATION DRIVE
The Road to Self-Reliance
www.motorvationdrive.org
by Lutheran Social Services
Donate your car, motorcycle, RV, boat or any motorized vehicle to LSS and help put someone in need on the road to self-reliance. Funds raised through the sale of donated vehicles will benefit clients of LSS. Some vehicles will be prepared for sale and sold at deep discounts to clients who need transportation. All donations are tax-deductible. For more info, call Rev. Dr. Philip Hemke at 248-219-9707.
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THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR DECEMBER 6, 2009!
Assisting Minister: Ron Weyersberg
Acolyte: 1) Volunteers Please! 2) Ryan & Aaron Schmidt
Greeter: 1) Herb & Karen Schroeder 2) Denise Bonner
Reader: 1) Trudie Seablom 2) Ryan Schmidt
Nursery: 1) Volunteers Please! 2) Hillary Beyerlein
Ushers: 1) Glen Douglas, Trudie Seablom; Volunteers Please!
2) Jan Gallagher, Erin Rodger, Mark Gallagher; Volunteers Please!
Counters: Steve Springstubbe; Marie Germundson
Coffee Hour: Erin Rodger, Jan Gallagher
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