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ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
246 Benjamin Street Romeo, Michigan 48065
Third Sunday in Advent....
December 13, 2009
Church Office...........................586-752-4588
Hotline............................752-1067
Pastor Mark Evans……………752-2498
Email Address:
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Website: www.stjohnromeo.org
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WORSHIP 10:30 AM Contemporary Service
Theme
“I’ve Got Some Bad News and Some Good News”
Prelude……………………………………………………..…………………Karen Palmer
Gloria ............................................Youth Choir
CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor Mark: Prepare for the Messiah, a Savior who is Christ the King.
Prepare your hearts to love the child in the manger. Prepare to welcome
the Lord, the Light of the World, sent to save us. Look forward to this
Son created by a God who is merciful and mighty, who frees us from all our
sins.
All: Prepare the way of the Lord!
OPENING SONG: Prepare Ye The Way of The Lord
3x Prepare Ye the way of the Lord, Prepare Ye the way of the Lord!
Prepare Ye the way of the Lord, Prepare Ye the way of the Lord!
Prayer of the Day:
All: Show us the way, O God, to prepare our lives to reflect your reign of justice and peace. Open our hearts to rejoice in renewed relationships, and send your Spirit to help us find direction and purpose in all that each day brings. Amen.
Feature Song:
This Is Our God with What Child Is This?……..................……………….Sound Disciples
Words and music by David Moffit, Travis Cottrell, and Sue Smith
Children’s Sermon Pastor Mark
Key Text: Luke 3:7-18
7John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 8Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. 9The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire." 10"What should we do then?" the crowd asked. 11John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." 12Tax collectors also came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?" 13"Don't collect any more than you are required to," he told them. 14Then some soldiers asked him, "And what should we do?" He replied, "Don't extort money and don't accuse people falsely--be content with your pay." 15The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Christ. 16John answered them all, "I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. 17His winnowing fork is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire." 18And with many other words John exhorted the people and preached the good news to them.
Children may leave for Sunday School at this time.
PRAISE SONG OF THE MONTH:
Soon and Very Soon……………......................................……………………..WOV Pg. 744
Sermon………”I’ve Got Some Bad News and Some Good News”……..Pastor Mark Evans
ANNOUNCEMENTS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
PRAYER RESPONSE Love Through Me
Love through me, love through me, Oh Lord, love through me,
Somewhere, somebody needs your love tonight, Oh Lord love through me.
Speak through me, speak through me, Oh Lord, speak through me,
Make your word upon my lips a flame today, Oh Lord speak through me.
THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
Assisting Minister: Lord in your mercy,
Congregation: Hear our prayer
Pastor: Into your hands Lord, we commend all for whom we pray trusting in
Your mercy through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
All: Amen
OFFERING………………Still A Bach Christmas..............Hilary Beyerlein violinist
Prayer of Approach and Confession
P: Still our hearts Lord as we look forward to the coming of Christ. God of wonder,
A: Come to us.
P: Sometimes we think that whatever we want must be God’s will, and we close ourselves to God’s plans. God of patience,
A: Come to us.
P: Sometimes we think that God can only be found in certain places, or in certain ways. God of no limits,
A: Come to us.
P: Sometimes we cannot believe the things that are asked of us, and assume we must be misunderstanding. God of surprises,
A: Come to us.
P: Sometimes we are lost in our own selfish ways and lose sight of the joy in Jesus’ coming. God of joy,
A: Come to us! Amen.
THE LORD’S TABLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray:
All: 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
COMMUNION SONGS
Closer Still Words and music by Geron Davis
Chorus 2x Closer to You, Lord, in Your perfect will.
Closer to You, Lord
Draw me closer still.
Verse In the shadow of Your mighty hand,
Lord, I long to abide. Not my will, but Lord, Your will be done.
Draw me closer to Your side.
It’s where I wanna be, nearer my God to Thee.
REPEAT ABOVE
Closer to You, Lord, in Your perfect will.
Closer to You, Lord
Draw me closer still.
Verse/Solo Nearer, nearer blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died.
Draw me…
Closer to You, Lord, in Your perfect will.
Closer to You, Lord. Draw me closer still.
Closer to You, Lord. Draw me closer still.
Draw me closer still. Draw me closer still. Draw me closer still.
Shine Jesus Shine
Chorus Shine Jesus Shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory,
Blaze, Spirit, Blaze, set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river flow, flood the nations with love and mercy,
Send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light.
Lord, the light of Your love is shining, in the midst of the darkness, shining;
Jesus, light of the world, shine upon us,
Set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me;
Chorus
As we gaze on your kingly brightness, so our faces display your likeness,
Ever changing from glory to glory, mirrored here, may our lives tell your story.
Shine on me, shine on me;
Chorus
Pass It On
It only takes a spark to get a fire going,
And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing.
That’s how it is with God’s love, once you’ve experienced it.
You spread His love to everyone. You want to pass it on.
What a wondrous time is spring when all the trees are budding,
The birds begin to sing, the flowers start their blooming.
That’s how it is with God’s love, once you’ve experienced it.
You want to sing, it’s fresh like spring.
You want to pass it on.
I wish for you my friend the happiness that I’ve found.
You can depend on Him, it matters not where you’re bound.
I’ll shout it from the mountain top, I want the world to know.
The Lord of Love, has come to me. I want to pass it on.
Christ Child’s Lullaby
My love my treasured one are you. My sweet and lovely son are you.
You are my love my darling new.
Unworthy I of you.
Chorus Al-le-lu-ia, Al-le-lu-ia, Al-le-lu-ia, Al-le-lu-ia.
Your mild and gentle eyes proclaim the loving heart with which you came.
A tender helpless tiny babe with boundless gifts of grace.
Chorus
King of kings, Most Holy One, God the Son, Eternal One.
You are my God and helpless son, High Ruler of Mankind
Chorus 2x
BENEDICTION
May God fill you with joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Believe this good news. Open your hearts to the coming Savior, our Light of the World. Look forward. Rejoice and shine. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
CLOSING SONG Light of the World Cathy Pino
You are the light of the world. You are the light of the World,
So, shine, shine, shine, where you are. You are the light of the world.
You are a city on a hill. You are a city on a hill.
So, shine, shine, shine, where you are. You are a city on a hill.
You are a candle in the dark. You are a candle in the dark.
So, shine, shine, shine, where you are. You are a candle in the dark.
You are a star in the night. You are a star in the night.
So, shine, shine, shine, where you are. You are a star in the night.
Assisting Minister: Go in peace and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
Sound Disciples Karen Palmer –keyboard Mike Palmer – guitar Paul Niehaus – drums Marlene Stieve, Pat Rohloff, Angie and Jackie Weyersberg, and Darcy Mackenzie – vocalists Frank Pavlik – violin in spirit always
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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) Jill Keller
Nursery:
1) Volunteer Please! 2) Joyce Kelly
Comm. Care:
1) Hank & Rita Frech 2) Sid & Joyce Kelly
Comm. Bread:
1) Judith Park 2) Karen Joyce
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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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN
DECEMBER 12/13, 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 20, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Mellissa Lehman
Acolyte:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Stacie Sambrano
Greeters:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Scott Colbert Family
Reader:
1) Shirley Wilburn
2) Brenda Palmer
Nursery:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) Amber Bryce
Ushers:
1) Ed & Kay Pauly; Volunteers Please!
2) Jeff & Ann Beyerlein, Scott & Pam Colbert; Volunteers Please!
Counters:
Scott & Pam Colbert
Coffee Hour
Steve Hunt Family
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Weekly Attendance:
Saturday, 12/5........................67
Sunday, 12/6
8:30am....................................65
10:30am................................102
Total = 234
Sunday School........................44
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All are invited to come along with the Youth Choir on Sunday evening, December 13th, from 6:30-8pm to go Christmas caroling in the village! We will meet at the church at 6:30pm. Please join us!
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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, January 12th, 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!
We are averaging 24 people per night since Sept 2009- the more the merrier,
please join us.
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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: “Every grief is different. I am grieving in my own way.”
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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
November 2009
$19.67
YTD for 2009: $239.77
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 160 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
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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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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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St. John Lutheran Church now has a Facebook page!
Be a fan at “stjohnlutheranromeo”.
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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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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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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN, DECEMBER 12-20, 2009
Saturday -Worship, 5pm
Sunday -Worship w/Communion, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Blood Pressure Screening, 9:30-10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Contemporary Service, 10:30am
Monday -Can-Do Ringers, 6:30pm
-Pack 259 Committee Mtg., 6:30pm
Tuesday -Symphonia Chorale, 6:30pm
-Men’s Club, 6:30pm
-Stephen Ministry, 7pm
-Stephen Ministry Training, 7pm
-Weight Watchers, 7pm
-Church Council, 7pm
Wednesday -Tai Chi, 10:30am
-Confirmation, 6:30-7:30pm
-Praise Ringers, 6:30pm
-Praise Singers, 7:30pm
-Youth Choir, 7:30pm
Thursday -AA/Alanon, 8pm
Saturday -Contemporary Practice, 10am-2pm
-Worship w/Communion , 5pm
Sunday -Worship, 8:30 & 10:30am
-Sunday School, 10:15am
-Sunday School Christmas Program, 10:30am
VOLUNTEER MINISTERS FOR DECEMBER 13, 2009
Assisting Minister:
Courtney Carleton
Acolytes:
1) Volunteers Please!
2) McKenna Witt
Greeters:
1) Steve & Jan Alling
2) John Gutenkunst
Reader:
1) Leslie Hauptli
2) Jill Keller
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 - Volunteers Please!
Coffee Hour:
Myron & Elvira Kukuk
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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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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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