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www.crownoflifechurch Life @ crown Blessed Advent to you and yours! It is a great temptation to rush past the season of Advent right to Merry Christmas!

1 crown Blessed Advent to you and yours! It is a great temptation to rush past the season of Advent right to Merry Christmas! After all, Christmas is the point; we celebrate our Savior in the flesh. Advent is difficult in our technological age because Advent is the season of waiting. Our cultural view of time as money makes waiting for anything appear foolish. But the church year begins with Advent because It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord., as Jeremiah tells us in Lamentations 3:26. During Advent, the church confesses the wisdom that Jeremiah spoke so long ago:. The church s observance of Advent can serve as a quiet, peaceful oasis for people who are harried and hassled and trying to run in every direction at once. The church invites her children and the children of the world to come aside during these days for some spiritual rest and reflection on the promises of God. By taking this time, we can find the hope, peace and joy of Christ. We see the promise of the Savior in the Old Testament, the hope of God s chosen Israel. Hope in God for salvation runs like a golden thread from Genesis to Malachi. After 500 years of silence, that thread shines anew in the first words of Matthew through Revelation. So Advent is a season for immersion in the words of Scripture, especially those promises of Christ's birth, of His life-giving presence in His Church through the Holy Sacraments, and of eternal life at His final coming. Advent offers a season to enjoy the peace of God because it is a time of confession and repentance. Peace is elusive to us because of sin. From Adam s fall we see marriage conflict: Adam blames sin on the woman you put here with me. Cain murdered his brother Abel. The rest is history. Advent gives us a time of reflection on God s gift of the Prince of Peace. We see our sin, confess, and receive the Lord s forgiveness. We remember the cost of peace: We esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace (Isaiah 53:4b-5). Advent is a season of joy! The angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10 11). The world s idea, and sometimes even our idea, of joy is when we have our own way. We find the opposite is true throughout the Bible. When man gets his way, when our sinful nature is left to pursue happiness, misery and sorrow often follow. Sin, another s or our own, interferes with the joy God would have us experience. God did not leave us in our misery; so we have joy in the face of our suffering. We have joy in life in Christ. We have joy in sharing the Good News. The Advent season reminds us of all of these blessings while we wait and pray, Come, Lord Jesus! Be sure to attend Wednesday evening services, this month, at 7:00 pm. May you find the Hope, Peace, and Joy of Advent, Pastor Lemley UPCOMING EVENTS 1. Choir Christmas musical Sunday, December 6, 9:30 worship service. 2. Voters Meeting, December 6, after 9:30 worship. 3. Detroit Lutheran Singers Christmas Concert, Sat. Dec. 12, 7:30 pm 4. Children Christmas program Sunday, December 13, 11:00 service 5. Pre 4 Christmas program, Going to Bethlehem, Thursday, December 17 th, 5:30 PM. 6. New Years Eve Divine Service,7pm, Gethsemane Lutheran Church at Auburn and Dequindre Roads. Dutch treat Filippa s Restrautant following. call Crown for restaurant reservation.

The Christmas season begins for the Detroit Lutheran Singers The Glory of Christmas is the title for the concerts this Christmas season, featuring The Magnificat by Gerald Finzi, selections from the

As is the DLS tradition, the audience will join in singing two carols, and the program will conclude with audience members being invited to sing with DLS, Handel s Hallelujah chorus.

2 The Christmas season begins for the Detroit Lutheran Singers The Glory of Christmas is the title for the concerts this Christmas season, featuring The Magnificat by Gerald Finzi, selections from the Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saens, along with other beautiful songs that glorify the season. As is the DLS tradition, the audience will join in singing two carols, and the program will conclude with audience members being invited to sing with DLS, Handel s Hallelujah chorus. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 seniors and students over 12. They will be available at the door, but may be purchased in advance online at Sun. Dec. 6 th 3:00 p.m. Historic Trinity Lutheran Church 1345 Gratiot Ave., Detroit Sun. Dec. 6 th 7:00 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Ryan Rd., Warren Fri. Dec. 11 th 7:30 pm. St. Michael Lutheran Church 7000 Sheldon Road, Canton Sat. Dec. 12 th 7:30 pm. Crown of Life Lutheran Church 2975 Dutton Road, Rochester Hills

Prayer Breakfast November 7 Thanks to Danelle Bieniek the prayer breakfast for Crossroads

Thank you to all the people that cooked, served and donated.

3 Prayer Breakfast November 7 Thanks to Danelle Bieniek the prayer breakfast for Crossroads Pregnancy Center went great. Danelle had lots of help. Thank you to all the people that cooked, served and donated. Pictured are, Lottie Bachelard, Joyce Bane, Jane Baum, Linda Claussen, Billie Roffe, Denise Trevarrow, and Marsha Vollenweider. For more information about Crossroads Pregnancy Center call or visit Gethsemane and Crown of Life choir sang together at the Thanksgiving Eve service We thank all the musicians, and vocalists for contribution to our worship on Thanksgiving eve. Thank you, Pastor Fischer, for sharing your musical talents with us. Special thanks to Rev. David Prout for the homily.

LIFE @ CROWN CHURCH & COMMUNITY Thank you to everyone that

Attendance: 417 General Fund Giving to date: 229,495 Thank

4 CROWN CHURCH & COMMUNITY Thank you to everyone that helped to decorate the Christmas tree! Crown of Life Giving 2015 Gift Offering Week Ending 11/29/2015 Current Year Week: 48 General Fund: 43,632 Attendance: 417 General Fund Giving to date: 229,495 Thank you to our newsletter sponsors: Sherwood Forest, Dynamic Heating & Cooling, Heron Ridge Assoc. PLC

LIFE @ CROWN CROWN JEWELS WOMEN S MINISTRY Crown Jewels Report Crown Jewels November Event - Painting With A Twist : The Crown Jewels had a lot of fun at our November outing.

Fortunately, we enjoyed an instructor who was informative, patient, and able to coax some very nice paintings from everyone, We even discovered a couple of hidden Picassos in our

time. Hope to see you at our next activity! J oin the Crown Jewels for fun and laughter as we wrap gifts for GFAGC. On Tuesday December, 8 @ 10:00 am. Living Word 3838 N.

5 CROWN CROWN JEWELS WOMEN S MINISTRY Crown Jewels Report Crown Jewels November Event - Painting With A Twist : The Crown Jewels had a lot of fun at our November outing. We gathered for coffee and treats and a bit of time to get our artistic juices flowing before we actually started painting. Fortunately, we enjoyed an instructor who was informative, patient, and able to coax some very nice paintings from everyone, We even discovered a couple of hidden Picassos in our group, Thanks to Judy Mann, Marsha Vollenweider, Jane Baum, Kim Baum, Lottie Bachelard, Melissa Rochford, Lois Bell, Billie Roffe, and Maggi Lewis for coming and sharing a great time. Hope to see you at our next activity! J oin the Crown Jewels for fun and laughter as we wrap gifts for GFAGC. On Tuesday December, 10:00 am. Living Word 3838 N. Rochester Rd. Lunch will be served at Jane Baums home. (Shelby and 25M Royal Cove Condo) Desert at Dairy Queen!! Thank you Jim and Denise Trevarrow for our new mail box! Unto you is born in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

Who s Who at Crown We all know Jeff Rickabus, our friendly usher at Crown of Life Church. He is a real people person who always reaches out to us with a big smile and a handshake.

in Rochester for 10 years. Jeff resides in Rochester in the condo he has owned for 17 years.

He has been a bus boy and a factory worker too, but he really likes his job at IAC. Jeff loves to bowl. He is in a league with fellow usher, Larry Belore. They bowl every Wednesday night.

6 Who s Who at Crown We all know Jeff Rickabus, our friendly usher at Crown of Life Church. He is a real people person who always reaches out to us with a big smile and a handshake. We have been lucky to have him serve at Crown for several years. Before he came to us, he served as head usher at St. Luke s (across from O.U.) and also at St. Paul s on Romeo Rd. in Rochester for 10 years. Jeff resides in Rochester in the condo he has owned for 17 years. Jeff has also worked for 17 years as a custodian contracted by Gonzales Group at International Auto Components (IAC), North America. He has been a bus boy and a factory worker too, but he really likes his job at IAC. Jeff loves to bowl. He is in a league with fellow usher, Larry Belore. They bowl every Wednesday night. Jeff wishes each and every one at Crown a Merry Christmas! We thank him for his dedication and service. Crown Member Shop for Children at Christmas: Each year our members take a child's name and purchase Christmas gifts for them. If you can help this year please select a child's ID tag off the Christmas tree in the narthex. Remember to fill in your information at the top of the tag, cut it off and leave it in the basket on the credenza. Also don't forget to pick up a direction sheet that give helpful information in preparing the gifts. All gifts are due on Sunday, December 13th and should be placed under the Christmas tree in the sanctuary. If you have any question please see Lottie Bachelard. Ring the Bells for the Salvation Army: We have an opportunity to start the Christmas season off by helping others on Friday, December 4 th when we collect donations for the Salvation Army. We will be outside of the Kroger Store at Adams and Silver Bell Roads. Our shifts run an hour long from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thank you to our volunteers: Lottie Bachelard, Jane Baum, Lois Bell, Anne Buechel, Ralph Frederick, Pastor Lemley, Judy Mann, The Moore Family, Billie Roffe, Lisa Sage, Jim & Denise Trevarrow, and the Werlings.

December 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Choir 7pm Advent service 7pm Salvation Army bell ringers 9am-9pm 6 Choir Christmas Musical 9:30 am Christian Ed 11am Voters meeting 11:00am 13

7 December 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Choir 7pm Advent service 7pm Salvation Army bell ringers 9am-9pm 6 Choir Christmas Musical 9:30 am Christian Ed 11am Voters meeting 11:00am 13 Divine Service 9:30 Children Christmas Program 11:am Board of Spiritual care 7pm Advent service 7pm Advent service 7pm Children s program rehearsal 10am- 11am Detroit Lutheran Singers 7:30pm Choir 6:30 pm Art for Kids Eagle Scout Court of Honor 2pm Divine Service 9:30 & 11am Christian Education 11am 6pm Choir American House Church Council 7pm Christmas eve Divine Service 4pm & 7pm Divine Service 9:30 & 11 am Christian Education 11am Deadline for Crown Newsletter articles New Years eve service 7pm At Gethsemane Lutheran Church Auburn and Dequindre Roads Children Christmas program rehearsal December 12, 10am-11am Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

8 December WORSHIP DECEMBER 2015 ISSUE 12 SCHEDULE ORGANIST: Rev. Thomas Fischer ALTAR GUILD: Anita Shore Date Spiritual Care Lay Reader Acolyte Ushers Service Tech Wed, Dec 2 7:00pm Ron Bellow Jo Tsamaidis Aiden Rochford Danelle Bieniek Sunday, Dec 6 9:30 am Gil Bachelard Charlotte Bachelard Annaliese Jackson Larry Bellore Jeff Rickabus Jim Leinhos Sunday,, Dec 6 11:00 am NO SERVICE VOTERS* MEETING Wed, Dec 9 7:00pm Danelle Bieniek Sunday, Dec 13 9:30 am Dick Shore Jim Leinhos Aiden Rochford Carl Hillenbrand Adrain Franke Sunday, Dec 13 11:00 am Mark Werling Jerry Domulewicv Kyla Werling Grant Werling Wed, Dec 16 7:00pm Ron Bellow Jo Tsamaidis Rainer Hartmann Sunday, Dec 20 9:30 am Jim Leinhos Jim Leinhos Annaliese Jackson Roger Heiple Greg Riffle Danelle Bieniek Sunday, Dec 20 11:00 am Rainer Hartmann Jerry Domulewicv * Rainer Hartmann Thu, Dec 24 4:00pm, Dick Shore Jo Tsamaidis Adrain Franke Thu, Dec 24 7:00pm Mark Gugel Mark Gugel Ben Gugel Sunday, Dec 27 9:30 am Ron Bellow Charlotte Bachelard Kenny Jackson Gil Bchelard Sunday, Dec 27 11:00 am Mark Werling Grant Werling Kyla Werling Nick Werling *

Merry Christmas from our Preschool Department The King s Kids Camp students have

We are learning so many new things, and having a ton of fun!

We invite all of you to our Pre 4 Christmas program, Going to Bethlehem, on

9 Merry Christmas from our Preschool Department The King s Kids Camp students have enjoyed Pumpkin Day, a field trip to Panera Bread, and Stone Soup Day. We are learning so many new things, and having a ton of fun! Now on to the Christmas season! We invite all of you to our Pre 4 Christmas program, Going to Bethlehem, on Thursday, December 17 th, at 7:00 PM, in the sanctuary. In His Love and Joy, Mrs. Mary Tessmer Preschool Director & Lead Teacher Crown of Life Preschool (248)

WORSHIP Services Wed. Dec. 2 7:00 p.m. Advent Service Sun Dec 6 9:30 Choir Christmas Musical Wed. Dec. 9 7:00 p.m. Advent Service Sun. Dec. 13 11:00 a.m. Children s Christmas Program Wed. Dec. 16 7:00 p.

10 WORSHIP Services Wed. Dec. 2 7:00 p.m. Advent Service Sun Dec 6 9:30 Choir Christmas Musical Wed. Dec. 9 7:00 p.m. Advent Service Sun. Dec :00 a.m. Children s Christmas Program Wed. Dec. 16 7:00 p.m. Advent Service Thur. Dec. 24th 4:00 & 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Voter s Meeting December 6 CROWN OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2975 Dutton Road (at Adams) Rochester Hills, MI 48306

December 2017 Newsletter

office@crownoflifechurch.org 248-652-7720 December 2017 Newsletter Jesus is the Reason for the Season As we enter into the preparatory season of Advent, that time in the church year that allows for added