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Our Mission
We, as members of Christ Lutheran Church, are
“Growing in Christ; Going for Christ”
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES
in all aspects of our congregational life and ministry.
8:00am & 11:00am - Traditional
9:30am - A Blend of Traditional & Contemporary
www.christsterling.org
Our Vision
We, as members of Christ Lutheran Church,
are a friendly congregation that welcomes and accepts
SUNDAY SCHOOL*
all people, seeking to always reach out in service to others.
9:30am for age 3 – 5 grade
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*No Sunday School on the First Sunday of Each Month,
so children can worship with their families!
STAFFED NURSERY CARE
is provided for children under 5 years of age
during the 9:30am & 11:00am Sunday services.
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SENIOR PASTOR
Bart Beebe
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Beth Paulo
OFFICE MANAGER
Diane McIntyre
MUSIC MINISTRIES
Evan Caldrone
OPEN COMMUNION
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
is a gift by the grace of God.
We recognize that this is God’s table,
and any person seeking Jesus Christ
will not be turned away.
“GROWING IN CHRIST; GOING FOR CHRIST”
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GREETING
Beth Furest will greet us before the 8:00am and Helga Anderson will greet
us before the 9:30 am services. Mike and Sharon Algie will greet us before
the 11:00am service.
Thank you again to all who ordered
Super Bowl Subs this year. We hope
you enjoyed them. 100% of profits will
help the CLC Youth Program.
ACOLYTING
Abigaile Anderson and Kiley Baumgartner
ASSISTING WITH WORSHIP
Diane McIntyre will assist with worship this morning at the 8:00 am. Karen
VanHook will assist with worship this morning at the 9:30 am. Dennis Stern
will assist with worship this morning at the 11:00 am.
The youth of the congregation will once again be
selling donuts this morning for $1 each. 100% of all
profits support our congregation’s Youth Gift Fund,
and various other youth programs here at church.
THANK YOU!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR BINGO AT CLINTONAIRE!
Set Up @ 6:50 pm Play From 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Upcoming Dates: February 9th & February 23rd
Our donut sale today is sponsored
by Harold & Joyce Hess in Honor of Grandchildren
Thank you for your support!
The Annual Congregational
Meeting will be held Sunday,
February 15th, after the 11:00
worship service. Please plan
to join us and approve the
2014 Annual Board Reports.
If you wish to view the book
before next Sunday, there are
some on the Welecome Center
Desk. See you there!
We are in need of Donut Sponsors for the coming year. If you are interested
in sponsoring a week of sales, your $30 sponsorship goes a long way in our
fundraising efforts. 100% of profits go directly to our kids and the youth
ministries we share as a congregation.
Sunday School is in session today! All
children 3 years old through 5th grade are
warmly invited to join us! Class begins
directly after the children’s message.
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Lenten Soup and Bread Suppers
LIKE HOT COFFEE WITH YOUR DONUTS ON SUNDAY
MORNINGS?
HELP OUT BY SIGNING UP IN THE EAST INFORMATION ALCOVE
FOR A SUNDAY AND SERVICE YOU WILL BE HERE! DIRECTIONS
ARE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE COFFEE MAKER IN THE
KITCHEN. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CONTACT
HOLLY HESS-KLEEHAMMER @ (586) 839-9095
THANK YOU!!!
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Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 18th at 6:00 p.m., the traditional
Soup and Bread Suppers will be held before the Wednesday evening
Lenten services.
There will be “soup maker” forms at the Welcome Center for all
members interested in sharing one of their favorite soups for these
suppers.
You will be contacted for the Wednesday your soup will be needed.
Your assistance helps make these suppers successful and is much
appreciated.
Any questions, please contact Karen Cubba @ 586-741-6341.
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THE MUSIC MINISTRY OF CLC IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE
REHEARSALS FOR THE 2015 EASTER MUSICAL!
Have you ever wanted to sing in church but didn’t want to do it alone, or
couldn’t make the commitment to join a choir? Well here’s your
opportunity! The CLC music ministry welcomes everyone who would like to
sing in a massed choir for a musical presentation of “Crimson Love” on
Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2015 at 9:00am and 11:00am worship.
Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 7:30pm and/or Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Feb 10th through Easter. If you would like to participate or want to know
more about “Crimson Love”, please ask or contact Evan Caldrone,
coordinator of music ministries.
Email: [email protected] or Cell: 248-895-3153
Arranged and orchestrated by Dove-award winner Mike Speck, along with
Stan Whitmire, Cliff Duren, Wayne Haun, Chris McDonald and Danny
Zaloudik, Crimson Love captures the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice and the miracle
of the resurrection. With all your favorite Easter songs woven into stunning
medleys and dramatic narration that takes you through the final days of
Jesus' life as he walked the road to Calvary and then triumphantly rose from
the dead, you will walk away from Crimson Love with a heart full of the
wonder and joy of Easter!
St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Eastpointe has invited the women of
Christ Lutheran Church to their 33rd Annual Women’s Retreat on
Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Humorous and motivational speaker Sally Baucke will be the keynote
speaker and inspirational music will be provided by Living Truth 2.
Please see the flyer for more details in the East Information Alcove.
To reserve your spot, please sign up on the sheet beneath the flyer.
We will be registering all attendees together, or if you prefer to get
on their mailing list for next year, please pick up a registration form
on the table below the flyer and sign up sheet.
The registration fee of $25.00 includes a continental breakfast and
lunch, and is due by Friday, February 27th. The monies may be given
to Sharon Moss (Gagna) or turned into the church office.
(Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable)
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PARISH EDUCATION PURSUITS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS and SAVE THE DATE!
Discipleship is a lifelong journey of living out and spreading the good news
of Jesus Christ. Join us Wednesday mornings through Holy Week, from
10:00 am – 11:30 am. As a group we will explore the assigned Gospel texts
for the season and discover how these instruments of discipleship can help
us grow in relationship with Jesus ~ and one another!
To register for this class please sign up on the sheet tacked to the Parish
Education Bulletin Board in the West Information Alcove, call our church
office at (586) 731-1113 or you may email the church office
at [email protected]. All are welcome!
CLC’s traditional First Communion Preparation Workshop will be held
hereat Christ Lutheran Church Saturday March 28th from 10:00 a.m. until
3:00 p.m. First Communion for this group is scheduled for Sunday March
29th at the 9:30 Worship Service. More
information about communion readiness can be
found on the education page of the church
website. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Parish
Education Bulletin Board in the narthex if you
are interested. Please see Beth or Pastor if you
have any questions, concerns or if you want to discuss your child’s
readiness. Or check out http://www.christsterling.org/ourministries/education/ on our church website for more information.
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Vacation Bible School 2015 will be held
at Christ Lutheran Church
Monday July 27th through Friday July 31st
from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
It will be an AWESOME adventure!
Kids! Get ready to learn that with God’s mighty power,
you can conquer anything!
More info to follow
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S.L.I.C.K. SCENES
SOCIAL MINISTRY SUPPORT
The Food Pantry is in need of:
JELLO and PUDDING
JOIN US FOR LUNCH….
Friday, February 20TH @ 11:30 a.m.
Apple Annie’s
39793 Garfield
Clinton Twp., MI 48038
(Sign Up Sheet in the West Information Alcove)
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HELP FEED THE HUNGRY:
Trinity Luther Church on Hall
Road and Van Dyke cook and
serve a dinner to the homeless or
needy every Sunday afternoon.
They’re looking for anyone
interested in helping them on the
last Sunday of each month. Those interested would be asked to be
there at 2:00 p.m. to set up tables, disinfect them, and set up chairs.
The guests arrive at 3:30 p.m. Each volunteer is assigned a task. We
do not provide the food or cook. We may be asked to serve. After the
guests leave, the tables need to be rewashed and taken down. All
things are usually done by 5:00 p.m. IF THIS IS SOMETHING YOU
MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN, PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE SHEET ON THE
SOCIAL MINISTRY BOARD IN THE EAST INFORMATION ALCOVE. If you
have any questions, please speak with Eleanor Stolzenfeld. (586) 7394906.
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STEWARDSHIP SPOTLIGHT
YOUTH HAPPENINGS
TOTAL INCOME & EXPENSES FOR 2014
Total Income For January thru November
$330,487
Total Income For December
$41,484
Income Year To Date
$371,971
Expenses Year To Date
Income Minus Expenses
$376,698
($4,727)
Regular Schedule of CLC Youth Group Meetings
High School 9th thru 12th Graders
J.O.L.T. (Jesus Our Leader and Teacher)
Every Thursday night from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Middle School 6th thru 8th Graders
Catechism
Every Thursday night from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Elementary PreK through 5th Graders
K.L.I.C.K. (Kids Living in Christ Kingdom)
Second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
K.L.I.C.K. meets this Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. We
will continue to learn about Jesus and the Beatitudes. It
will be a fun and interactive lesson. All kindergartners
through 5th graders are welcome to join us in the Youth
Room. Friends are welcome too. See you there!
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We are going to confirmation camp once again this summer! Confirmation
Camp offers junior high youth a time and place to explore faith issues in an
intentional Christian community and connect to God in His creation.
Swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, low and high ropes challenges, and
singing around the campfire are part of the unique week-long adventure.
Beth will be accompanying our group and leading them in daily devotions
and Bible study with a focus on Confirmation.
All youth who have completed grades 6-8 are strongly encouraged to
attend! July 5th – 10th we will be cabin camping at Stony Lake Lutheran
Camp in New Era, MI! Please find additional information, as well as a sign
up sheet on the Youth Bulletin Board in the Narthex. Deposits are due next
Sunday February 15th!
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.” — Matthew 25:35
Some good news: the numbers are going in the right direction because of
people who care. Thanks in part to efforts like the 30 Hour Famine, the
number of kids who die each day because of hunger, disease, and poverty
has dropped from 40,000 to a little less than 19,000 in the last two decades.
Some bad news: that number is still way too high… BUT WE WILL NOT
STAND BY.
This is the 7th year in a row CLC High School youth will participate in World
Vision’s 30 Hour Famine, February 20th -21s . In these seven years we’ve
raised over $13,300 as a group and have set a $2200 goal for 2015.
Together we are going to raise money for and raise awareness of, the
tragedy of oppressive hunger that so adversely affects God’s world. HELP
US PLEASE! You can donate online at:
http://youth.worldvision.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&team
ID=6624
CLC has assembled and registered a great group to participate in the 2015
ELCA National Youth Gathering which will be held in Detroit. This event is
an incredible opportunity for all involved. Want to get involved supporting
this church wide ministry and/or our CLC Team? Please see Beth and learn
how we will Rise Up together to serve and love Jesus alongside 30,000 other
Lutheran Youth in our own home state! You will not regret it!
Over more than six decades we’ve learned that the best
way to fight hunger is to give families the tools they need
to put food on their own tables year-round.
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Please Keep in Your Prayers... Barb Anderson, Darryl
Baird, Mary Ann Barnes, Jared Behmlander & Family,
Dave Bell, Theresa Bellamo, Susan Blanchard, Roberta
Brede, Rick Broughton, Amaree Brown, Daniel Clark,
Vicki Clark, Rick Cowger, Gary Cunningham, Lori DeFour,
Bethany Dunn, Bob Edwards, Donna Erickson, Dennis Foss, Robin Foss,
Barbara Glover, Loretta Green, John Gustafson, Kathrine Haracz, Susan
Haracz, Ken Helzer, Dan Hendricks, Bob Himes, Kathy Jordon, Walter
Jordon, Joy Langel, Karen La-Paral, Christine LaPointe, Ed Lasseigne,
Bernadine Marriott, David Mason, Delta Marquette, Tom McKay, Tom
Mesclier, Don Moats, Evan Moats, Robert Monks, Rick Nank, Stephanie
Oswald, Isabel Paulo, Jerry Penzien, Corrinne Perez, Barb Pesamoska,
Rick Phillips, Theresa Pollack, Marion Puffpaff, Paul Rambo, Anita
Rayner, Eric Rutledge, Ron Schmidt, Bob Schreiber, Steve Schuchmann,
Joyce Seefeldt, Roy Senopole, Kathy Sistrunk, Karla Stern, Joseph Tolbert,
Carol Velzy, Robert Victor, Ron Wagonis, Trena Williams, Cole Yahara,
Randolph Young, and Nick Zocolla
Please Remember Our Shut-Ins…
Genevieve Black, Pauline Holdstock, and Barb Kelly
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
February 15, 2015
Altar Duty
Sue Frank
Greeting
8:00am
9:30am
11:00am
.
Ushering
Team #4
Acolyting
9:30am
Assisting
8:00am
9:30am
11:00am
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
12500 Canal Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Office Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday
Ph. (586) 731-1113
Fax (586) 731-6892
E-mail: o f f i c e m a n a g e r @ c h r i s t s t e r l i n g . o r g
Website: w w w . c h r i s t s t e r l i n g . o r g
Carrie Killoren
Russ and Karen VanHook
Dan and Mona Palmer
Aimee Quigley and Morgan Rutledge
Carrie Killoren
Ginny French
Dave Anderson
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02/08/- 02/15 THIS WEEK’S EVENTS!
Sunday
February 8
MORNING WORSHIP: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00
9:30 am Sunday School
Quarter Collection for Bingo
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THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS!
Sunday
February 8
Isaiah 40: 21-31
Psalm 147: 1-11, 20c
1 Corinthians 9: 16-23
Mark 1: 29-39
Monday
February 9
2 Kings 4: 8-17, 32-37
Psalm 102: 12-28
1 John 4: 7-12
Tuesday
February 10
2 Kings 8: 1-6
1 Corinthians 15: 35-45
Wednesday
February 11
Mark 3: 7-12
Romans 8: 18-28
Thursday
February 12
John 8: 1-11
Friday
February 13
1 Timothy 1: 12-20
Matthew 22: 34-40
Saturday
February 14
Luke 19: 41-44
James 5: 13-18
Sunday
February 15
2 Kings 2: 1-12
Psalm 50: 1-6
2 Corinthians 4: 3-6
Mark 9: 2-9
6:30 pm N.A. mtg.
9-11:30 am Circle of Friends Preschool
Monday
February 9
Tuesday
February 10
6:45 pm Bingo! @ Clintonaire
7:00 pm Council Mtg.
7:30 pm A.A. mtg.
9-11:30 am Circle of Friends Preschool
6:30 pm Evangelism mtg.
6:30 pm Staff Relations mtg.
6:30 pm Children’s Choir
7:30 pm HIMpromptu
9:00-11:30 am Circle of Friends Preschool
Wednesday
February 11
Thursday
February 12
Friday
February 13
Saturday
February 14
Prayers
After
Worship
Sunday
February 15
10:00 - 11:30 am Bible Study
6:00-6:30 pm Sanctuary In Use
6:30 pm K.L.I.C.K.
7:00 pm Adult Choir
5:30-6:00 pm Sanctuary In Use
6:00 pm Youth Choir
7:00 pm Catechism
7:00 pm J.O.L.T.
10:00 am Al-Anon mtg.
7:30 pm A.A. mtg.
10:00 am CrossStrings
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
N.A. 12-Step Program
11:00 am Saturday Sisters
MORNING WORSHIP: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00
9:30 am Sunday School
6:30 pm N.A. mtg.
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