. NEWSLETTER WORK OF CHRIST The Work of Christ Community ● 4828 South Hagadorn ● East Lansing, MI 48823 February 2015 COMMUNITY BIRTHDAYS people into deeper conversion to Christ and to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, begins Sunday, February 1, 2:30 PM. Talk 1 is on God’s Love; Talk 2 is on Salvation; Talk 3 on The New Life; Talk 4 Receiving God’s Gift; the fifth week is the prayer session; Talk 6 and 7 are on Christian Growth. There are flyers on the handout table; if guests require child care, we will provide that as well (if we know ahead of time). Please consider inviting someone to attend this life-changing seminar. Pray for the seminar and participants is also appreciated. 2/1 Beth Parker, 2/5 Peter Kogut, 2/6 Jerome Cooper, Trent Ivey, 2/8 Tony Meier, Colleen Adelman, Lydia Ludwig, 2/13 Maggie Repovz, 2/14 Rachel Stoll, Marcia Dinolfo, 2/15 Ben Stevenson, Jim Wojtasinski, 2/16 Michael Koval, 2/17 Susanna DeWaters, 2/18 Rick Sandford, 2/19 Alissa Brandenburg, 2/20 Glenna Schleusener, Beth Parr, 2/22 Kate Stevenson, Jim Warner, 2/24 Don Radke, 2/26 Brent Nowak, 2/27 Chris Greathouse, Matthew Schleusener, Elaine Riley, Doris Doepker, 2/28 Ben Greathouse, 3/1 Sean Riley. COMMUNITYANNIVERSARIES Upcoming Events 2/2/07 Blaine & Patti Simon, 2/4/77 Jim & Piper Fountain, 2/4/84 Bill & Lucy Repovz, 2/12/00 Dewey & Diana Hou, 2/14/86 Francis & Carolyn Jacobs, 2/18/57 Paul & JoAnn Wakeman. All events, unless otherwise noted, will take place at the Work of Christ Community Center, 4828 S. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. 2/1 Community Gathering: 4:00—5:45 PM Life in the Spirit Seminar begins. Talk: Shine as Lights: Worship. Set up: Dinolfo. Take down: Imgrund. COMMUNITY NEWS THANKS FOR THE PRAYERS: The sisters in Sonya Cherniawski’s and Linda Luea’s women’s groups will be interceding for the Work of Christ and our mission and outreach events in February. Thank you, ladies! 2/7 Grand River and Red Cedar District Lord’s Day. Set up: deSpelder. Take down: Schaefer. 2/8 Wellspring District Gathering & Dinner (LSS session 2) Set up & take down: Giles. HOSPITALITY SUNDAY: Hospitality Sunday is coming again on March 1! We had lots of positive feedback came from the event in November. This is a great way to get to know other members in the Work of Christ. Information and sign-ups will begin at the gatherings on February 1 and 15, and continue online as well. If you are interested in being a host or being hosted, keep your eyes and ears open! If you have any questions, please contact Cristin Luea. UCO folks and members of our Grand Rapids and Saginaw branches, you are especially welcomed to come and be hosted. 2/15 Community Gathering: 4:00—5:45 PM (LSS session 3) Special: commitments. Talk: Shine as Lights: Community—Why We Live Together. Set up: Karagoulis. Take down: Ludwig. 2/20—2/22 Work of Christ Men’s Conference: Faholo Camp, Grass Lake 2/23 Life in the Spirit session 4 3/1 Community Gathering: 4:00—5:45 PM LSS session 5) Special: Hospitality Sunday. Talk: Shine as Lights: Honor and Respect. Set up: Shireman. Take down: Schleusener. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR: The Life in the Spirit Seminar, a 7-week course designed to bring 3/12-16 Work of Christ Community Visitation! 1 SUMMER CAMP: Pre-registration forms for campers will be mailed in early February. If you do not have your packet from the gathering, you will receive yours in the mail. They are due back by February 16. NOTE: Summer Camp Staff will soon receive confirmation of their service in the mail Stay tuned: Information about how to sign up for a meeting time with the team will be made available at upcoming gatherings and through the e-bulletin. Servants of the Lamb (Grand Rapids) Branch Events: 2/7 Lord’s Day 2/10 Gathering with CLE: 6:00 PM Dinner; 7:00— 8:30 PM prayer meeting. Calvin Christian Reformed Church (700 Ethel Ave SE, Grand Rapids) 2/24 Gathering with CLE: 6:00 PM Dinner; 7:00— 8:30 PM prayer meeting. Calvin Christian Reformed Church (700 Ethel Ave SE, Grand Rapids) WORK OF CHRIST COMMUNITY VISITATION: Brothers and sisters, our community is scheduled for a “Visitation” March 12 – 16. Here are some FAQs – more information will be coming! What is a visitation? Team of leaders from several different communities visit the community in order to meet with leaders and members and conduct an evaluation of the community. Dave Hughes, senior coordinator of the Word of Life and member of the International Executive Committee, will be leading the visitation. The team will include leaders from 4 communities. When is this happening? Thursday afternoon, March 12, through Monday morning, March 16. Member interviews will take place throughout the day on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14. The team will share some of its observations at the community gathering on March 15, and send a full written report to the coordinators and the regional council within a few weeks. Why do we do this? It is one of the main ways the SOS helps local communities remain healthy and strong. It is an opportunity for members to express any concerns to an outside leadership team. It is an opportunity for another set of experienced leaders to offer helpful insights and recommendations to our leaders. If there are serious concerns, they are passed on to the regional council for appropriate action. It is a very important protection for local communities and local leadership to have this level of accountability. Who should participate? It is very important that as many members as possible participate (e.g. longtime members, new members, CYA teens, UCO students, etc.). The main way members participate is by meeting and speaking honestly with members of the team. For practical reasons it is impossible for the team to meet individually with each community member. Members will sign up for time slots (Friday and Saturday) and meet in small groups with one or two team members. If a member would like to request a private meeting with a team member, they should contact Dave Hughes directly ([email protected]). City of God (Saginaw) Branch Events: 2/1 Local Gathering: 4:30 PM; Country Side Trinity Church (2690 Weiss, Saginaw) 2/15 Local Gathering: 4:30 PM; Country Side Trinity Church MEN’S CONFERENCE: The Work of Christ Men's conference will take place February 20-22 at Camp FaHoLo in Grass Lake. Cost for on-site accommodations will range between $105 and $170, commuters will pay $50. Registration forms are available on the Work of Christ web site and at the handout table. The registration deadline is February 6. CHILDREN’S MUSICAL: Heads up to parents and potential young actors, singers, and dancers: we will have a children's musical this spring, on May 16. First practice/tryouts/ parts assignments will be held on Saturday, March 28. More information will be coming but this is to put it on your family calendar! “THE GLORIOUS IMAGE”: Registration for the 2015 YES! Retreat (March 20-22), at Michindoh Conference Center, Hillsdale, is now open. See the link to the website in the Friday e-bulletin or go to the Kairos website (www.kairos-na.org) for information and to download the registration forms. You don’t want to miss it! UCO INTERCESSORS: We are starting off the New Year using 21st century technology (think Skype). This is an attempt to join others praying for UCO without leaving your home! Call Ann Stevenson (374-4547). 2 CHILDREN & YOUTH NEWS WINTER/SPRING COURSES 7:30—9:00 PM. CFP: Christian Growth/Christian Maturity—Travis and Michelle Comstock’s home (11745 Highland Ct, Dimondale) 2/2 Knowing God’s Will 3/2 Work and Career Foundation for Married Men—Jerry Munk’s home; taught by Jerry. 2/2 Being a Husband 3/2 Sexual Righteousness for Married Men Foundations for Married Women—Molly and Alex Kilpatrick’s apartment. Teachers vary. 2/2 Being a Wife 3/2 Sexuality for Married Women Parenting High School-Aged Teens—Community Center. Taught by Jerry Cooper and Jim deSpelder. 2/2 Keys for Parents of Teens 3/2 Important Teen Connections Christian Personal Relationships—Tom and Nancy Giles’ home. Taught by Tom Giles and Rick Comstock. 2/2 “Outdo One Another in Showing Honor” 3/2 Speech that Builds Up CHILD CARE February 1 INFANTS: Kendra Kennedy, Ginny Joy TODDLERS: Julia Grimm, Sharon Christopherson, Maria O’Brien, Sophia Cooper, Dorothy Cooper February 15 INFANTS: Kathy Schaefer, Teri VanSteel TODDLERS: Alissa Brandenburg, Sandy Darga, Claire Cherniawski, Viola Troyer, Elizabeth Galer March 1 INFANTS: Yvonne Comstock, Lynne Sage TODDLERS: Christina Wittgens, Nancy Hilker, Stephanie Imgrund, Stephen Giles, Stephanie Hilker NOAH’S ARK February 1: Fiery Furnace. Team: Joyce Richardson, Rachelle Gladding. Helpers: BJ Cooper, Laura Koval. February 15: Jesus Feeds 5,000. Team: Lisa Ludwig, Angela Krause. Helpers: Thomas Adelman, Rachel Stoll. March 1: Jesus Walks on Water. Team: Tracey Keenan, Jan Munk. Helpers: Matt Galer, Veronica Luea. DISTRICT LORD’S DAY: Members of the Grand River and Red Cedar districts, we have a Lord’s Day celebration scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 6:00 PM. Each grouping (family or residential household) should bring a main dish and a side dish to share. NOTE: Members of the Grand River, please bring a salad or vegetable side dish. Members of the Red Cedar, please bring a dessert. Singles not in household may bring just a side dish; couples without children may bring just a main dish. If you would like wine with your meal, feel free to bring some. We will again have our table cleaning stations ala Summer Camp so we can all help the clean-up crew. However, we will leave the tables up until 9:15 so you can bring games or cards if you wish. There will be a movie for interested children. CHILDREN’S GATHERING Overall theme: Jesus is the Way. FEBRUARY: Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life—He is Lord of all. Scripture: John 14:6 Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but by me.” February 1: GIRLS Team: Su Butler, Heidi Stoll. Helpers: Lisa Ludwig, Elizabeth Luea. (Guitar Rene Shireman) February 15: BOYS Team: Peter Luea, Marcus Luginbill. Helpers: Jason Sandford, Stephen Ludwig. MARCH; The Bible teaches us how to follow the way of Jesus. Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. March 1: GIRLS Team: Michelle Comstock, Margaret Repovz. Helpers: Diana Hou, Grace Stoll. (Guitar: Claire Cherniawski) AMAZON “SMILE”: Benefit community outreach when you shop on Amazon. Sign into your Amazon account through the www.smile.amazon.com portal. EXPLORERS: We did our Pinewood Derby January 31, so our next meeting will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 7. . 3 3-6 GRADE GIRLS: It’s time for Valentines! Come to Therese Luea’s house on Friday, February 13, 7:00—9:00 PM. We will exchange valentines (Mrs. Luea will send the list of girls), play games, and eat snacks. Please RSVP via email ([email protected]). the bottom of my heart, I bless and pray for you all. Your generosity overwhelmed me, Don, Joanie, and Gabe. I can’t thank you enough! Carolyn Radke. JUNIOR HIGH GROUPS: Junior high groups will meet on February 5 and February 26, Work of Christ Community Center, 7:30—9:00 PM. HOUSES AVAILABLE: There are three houses for sale or rent right near the Repovz and Feuerstein homes. Call Lucy for more information. CHRISTIAN YOUTH IN ACTION 2/5 Large Group: 6:00 PM, WOC Center, Special Formal Dinner! 2/12 Small Groups: 7:30—9:00 PM, guys at Servants of the Word, girls at Dick and Kathy Schaefer’s 2/20 Work of Christ Men’s Conference 2/26 Large Group: 7:30—9:00 PM, WOC Center 3/5 Small Groups: 7:30—9:00 PM, guys at Servants of the Word, girls at Dick and Kathy Schaefer’s GRADUATION OPEN HOUSES: Parents of high school seniors, if you would like to reserve the community center for your graduate, it would be good to put it in the book sooner rather than later. May and June fill up quickly. Those using their home or other venues have more time but it can still be helpful to know dates for planning. Here’s what we know so far: June 7: Stephen Ludwig, Ludwig home June 13: John Michael Adelman, Stephen Giles, Luke Turner, community center CAR FOR SALE: 2000 Buick Sentry, asking $1,200. Call A.J. at 734-277-1744. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDRESS AND PHONE CHANGES: George and Esther DeWaters: 1833 Chester Road, Lansing 48912 Lisa Kogut: New cell: 517-316-6126 Tony Meier: 517-285-3257 Marci Meier: 517-290-8004 MILITARY CORNER Ethan Lenhard: Stationed at Camp Lejeune Joe Kogut: Joe has left Afghanistan and is now stationed in Germany. Andy Smith: Air Force Institute of Technology Matt Smith: Stationed at Nellis Air Force Base Nathaniel Stine: Active duty at Fort Bliss CONGRATULATIONS! Charles Hugo Mary Robert Beirlant was born to Alex, Anne, and Gemma on January 2. (The long name is due to the Belgium custom of Godparents being included in baby’s name.) Blessings on all the Schaefer and Beirlant families! LOST & FOUND—PLEASE COME AND GET YOUR STUFF BEFORE IT IS PURGED TO WHERE THERE IS WEEPING AND GNASHING OF TEETH! Red, front-zip sweater (L “Chaps”), Gray athletic pants (M “Head”), Brown Stetson hat, Cream straw hat, Navy-blue T-shirt, Navy-blue hooded sweatshirt (24 months), Blue & white folding umbrella, Red folding umbrella, Correlle plate, White Correlle plate with fork, Peach-colored scarf AND Black fleece hood/scarf, Baby bottle (we washed it), New Catholic Picture Bible, Cloth napkin—red/ rust colored with leaves embroidered on it (from District Lord’s Day), Blue “Columbia” jacket (6-6X), Men’s “Dickies” hooded jacket (XL) CAR NEEDED! YouthWorks-Detroit is looking for a sedan. If you are looking to upgrade your current vehicle, please let us know. Car needs to be running well; older models are perfect. Please contact Mary Schaefer at [email protected]. THANKS: “My cup runneth over with...love.” When Don’s niece was killed in an auto accident, my household got together money for gas and hotel and nine food gift cards for us to go to Charlevoix. 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