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1 Saturday Evenings White Lake 9101 Highland Road 6:00 pm am Worship Wednesday Evenings Clarkston 6805 Bluegrass Drive January 17 March 5 6:00 pm Feast Dinner 6:45 pm Winter Growth Groups Adult/Youth/Children s Programs Sunday Mornings Clarkston 6805 Bluegrass Drive 8:15 am Traditional Worship 9:15 am Children s Summer Programming 9:30 am Contemporary Worship 10:30 am Adult Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Worship 16 We wish you a Blessed & Happy New Year! RETURN SERVICE REQUEST NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PERMIT #8 CLARKSTON, MI PAID

2 C O N T A C T U S W E E K L Y S C H E D U L E N O V E M B E R S T A T I S T I C S Calvary : one church, three locations 6805 Bluegrass Drive, Clarkston, MI Highland Road, White Lake, MI Ferry Farms, Pontiac, MI Phone : Fax : Website : Church Staff : Clarkston Sunday Worship 8:15 am Traditional Worship 9:15 am Children s, Middle School & High School Youth Programming 9:30 am Contemporary Worship 10:30 am Adult Bible Study 10:45 am Children s, Middle School & High School Youth Programming Baptized in Christ s Church: (4) Jessica Lynne Astley Keira Lynne Astley Luke Astley Tristan John Arthur Joined in Christian Marriage: (0) Senior Pastor: Jonathan Heierman Ext. 203 jheierman@calvary-lutheran.org Home Phone: Ext. 501 Emergency Contact & Voice Mail Administrative Ministry Director: Deborah Robitaille Ext. 204 drobitaille@calvary-lutheran.org Office Administrator: Jennifer Angus Ext. 201 jangus@calvary-lutheran.org Children s Ministry Director: Terri Miller Ext. 207 tmiller@calvary-lutheran.org Creative Co-Op Preschool & Nursery Ext. 218 creativecooppreschool@yahoo.com 11:00 am Contemporary Worship White Lake Saturday Worship 6:00 pm Worship Wednesday Evenings in Clarkston Winter Growth Groups & Feast January 17 March 5 6:00 pm Feast Dinner Meal 6:45 pm Growth Groups, Youth Groups Kids Own Worship, Nursery Faith Giving: November 2015 General Fund November Giving $83,329 (Disbursements November) $(70,166) Year to Date Giving $754,785 (Disbursements-YTD) $(776,720) Christian Funeral Worship: (2) Lois Scrivens Ron Crawford Joined in Membership: (19) James & Jessica Astely Keira & Luke Carl & Kathleen Bloom Marietta & Hazel Marcale Morgan & Mathea Samuel & Suzanne Saia Sadie, Scarlett & Stella Adam & Stacy Swick Charles & Vivian Faith Community Nursing*: Cindy Dixon Ext. 216 cddixon@comcast.net Mission/Outreach Coordinator*: Carl Bloom Ext. 202 cbloom@calvary-lutheran.org Spiritual Development Director: Debbie Heierman Ext. 212 dheierman@calvary-lutheran.org Volunteer Social Worker*: Robin Maloney Ex. 412 RMaloney@calvary-lutheran.org Online Giving Is Available: Scan this code with your smart phone or ipad or go to calvaryinfo.org and click on the online giving tab. Staff Contact: Deborah Robitaille 2016 Church Council Leaders Avg. WEEKLY Worship Attendance November : : : 355 Avg. Weekly Attendance YEAR TO DATE : : : 406 Avg. WEEKLY Sunday School Attendance November..2013: : : 82 Avg. Weekly Sunday School YEAR TO DATE : : : 102 Worship & Technical Arts Director: Keith Van Goor Ext. 213 kvangoor@calvary-lutheran.org Youth Ministry Coordinator: Susan Batchik Ext. 206 sbatchik@calvary-lutheran.org Custodians: Don Rochford (Clarkston) James Rochford (White Lake) 2 Alec DuBay *unpaid staff Tom Grant (President), Rick Hedden (Vice President), Carol Martus (Secretary), Chris Peterson (Treasurer), Debbie Courtney, Jim Long, Don Peters, & Pastor Jonathan The February newsletter deadline is Friday, January 15 Prayers for Conference Congregations Please join us as part of your personal prayer life as we pray for the churches around us and their leaders. This month we are praying for ELCA Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and ELCA Churchwide Staff 15

3 C H U R C H C O U N C I L N O V E M B E R H I G H L I G H T S P A S T O R J O N A T H A N S L E T T E R Calvary Church Council Minutes November 23, 2015 Led by Pastor Jonathan, Council reflected on the vows spoken during the covenant of Baptism and its implications both on a personal and congregational level. Discussion concluded with David s prayer from 1 Chronicles 29 and the P.L.E.A. booklet prayer of the day. October Council minutes were reviewed and accepted. Review the October financial reports. This October s Offering Revenue was the best recorded October. With continued strong giving this will result in sufficient revenues to fully fund the spending plan for the current year. October operating revenue exceeded operating expenditures which included cyclical expenses for Youth and Children s Ministry fall start-up programs, Associate Pastor final severance compensation, and previously scheduled staff increases. Transfers from the Facility Development Fund have now fully funded Property & Equipment and Facility Development Consulting Expenditures. Thrivent Investment and Mission Investment Fund losses reflect the market loss in October, but are currently showing recovery. Average weekly attendance and giving was up over the previous months and 6 year averages Goals and Priorities Clarkston Facility Development Plan Adjacent Property: not available at the present time. Design Ideas & Progress Update: sharing with congregation as part of Together Arise Shine 2015 Capital Appeal Leadership meets with Jeff Kjellberg on Monday, December 7 to review the next steps and follow up. Town Hall meeting will be scheduled for January 2016 Council reviewed the Pledge Analysis Report for the Capital Appeal, including number of pledges to date and total pledge impact on the proposed building budget. Council reviewed and discussed the New Mortgage Scenario Report from Mission Investment Funds prepared by Chris Peterson. Other Council Business Pastor Jonathan announced that there have been 2 requests for Council Applications, however, they have not yet been submitted. Jennifer Angus (Office Administration) and Carl Bloom (Licensed Lay Minister-Mission & Outreach) will be installed in their new staff positions on Sunday, Dec. 6. Bishop Donald Kreiss has been in discussion with Pastor Jonathan regarding a Pastoral Internship from the Distributive Learning Center in the future. We may have an opportunity to host another intern pastor this year. White Lake & Pontiac Vision and Development Pastor Jonathan reported on conversations taking place for new potential mission development opportunities for White Lake GIFT Weekend GIFT Weekend will be a part of the Lent in The Real Work of Christmas Christmas has come and gone so quickly again this year and now it is already the New Year. All of the preparation and anticipation. What a great celebration we had at Calvary - so many people to share the story of Jesus' birth with - God is good!! Now as the dust begins to settle again I am reminded that the Christmas season lasts 12 full days (until Epiphany on January 6), and I am so glad. It means, that if we don't move on too quickly, we can still take some time to savor it and make sure we don't miss the real message of Christmas - God is love - and at Christmas love comes down to us in the baby Jesus! One thing I dislike doing most after Christmas is putting the manger scene away especially packing the baby Jesus into a cold, dark box. Somehow it just doesn t seem right. So a number of years ago we began a family tradition of leaving the baby Jesus out all year instead of packing him away. Then we move him around the house throughout the year. It's fun because we never know where he will turn up, but even more important it's a reminder to us that Immanuel ("God with us") is there each and every day, of each and every year, no matter where we are, what we re doing or what is happening in our lives. In this very tangible way the Good News of Christmas is present with us all year. As these 12 Days of Christmas wind down I am reminded again this year of one my favorite poems by theologian and spiritual writer Howard Thurman called The Work of Christmas. May these words, and the Good News that God is with us and for us no matter what, guide us as we TOGETHER ARISE SHINE in 2016 and may this new year be the highest impact year yet for God s mission through Calvary in Clarkston, White Lake, Pontiac, and far beyond. "When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with the flocks, then the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal those broken in spirit, to feed the hungry, to release the oppressed, to rebuild the nations, to bring peace among all peoples, to make a little music with the heart And to radiate the Light of Christ, every day, in every way, in all that we do and in all that we say. Pastor Jonathan shared this announcement at worship December 13, 2016 I have a couple of really good news stories to share with you this morning regarding our TOGETHER ARISE SHINE appeal for mission and facility expansion and enhancement of our Clarkston Campus. Perhaps like me, you have been wondering how conducting such a significant capital appeal would affect offering plate giving to our general operating fund. Well, I want to tell you that our regular giving over these past few months has been stronger than ever. Our Kairos consultant Jeff Kjellberg was with us this past week and reminded us that this is a sign that we are very healthy as a congregation and that the vision we have for TOGETHER ARISE SHINE is the right one that 3

4 P A S T O R J O N A T H A N S L E T T E R God is calling us to. It has moved us to not only support this appeal, but to continue supporting our overall ministry and mission, because that, of course, is what this is all about. So, thank you for continuing to demonstrate strong financial giving for our ongoing ministries through our General Operating Fund and helping us to end the year very healthy financially. The second REALLY Good News Story is regarding our TOGETHER ARISE SHINE response. As of December 13, we had 125 responses, totaling over $835,000!!! (we applaud & cheer & celebrate this great news!). With this very strong early response we are already in a very favorable position to move forward with this vision and construction in the coming year. Our leaders will be providing all of the specific information to you in town hall meetings early next year in preparation for our Annual Congregational Meeting. So we are good to go forward! There is a part 2 of this great news. We still have a number of our members and friends who have not yet indicated their response in support of this vision. On top of that, we discovered this past week that some members & leaders of our congregation have stepped forward with additional dollars to create a matching fund. So for every new commitment, or one time gift, going forward from today, will be matched up to $63,500 (NOTE: this is more than the $50,000 I announced as more matching fund gifts have since come in). What a fantastic opportunity for us and at this point we are really hoping to surpass the $1,000,000 mark. That would be really exciting to do "better together" and would put us in an even stronger position to make this dream a reality. 4 So, I want to encourage all of you to consider stepping in with either a one-time gift to help us exceed the $1 million mark, or make an initial 3-year commitment to help us continue to raise as much as possible towards our $3 million vision. And, every new dollar committed or given will be matched up to $63,500. Our hope is to get us past that $1 million mark before the end of the year. (NOTE: as of Christmas, we are already over $925,000 given or committed - an increase of over $90,000 since I first shared this announcement last month - so we are closing in on that $1 million mark - THANK YOU!!!). As we prepare to enter this new year together, may our appeal theme Bible verse guide us in all that we do: Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. Isaiah 60:1 Again, thank you for your commitment and regular giving to Calvary's ongoing ministries, and for such an amazing start for TOGETHER ARISE SHINE. We are blessed to be a blessing, and I believe this vision will bless our ministry beyond imagination." Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 TO LEARN MORE OR TO GIVE - Please see the display in the Clarkston Welcome Center for more information and to pick up a response form. You can also go to our website at to make an online donations. Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y Grades 6-12 Grade Group Times / Location Dates 6th-7th 8th-9th 10th-12th 9:15-10:30 10:45-12:00 Music Room 12:15-2:30 Lunch begins in Coffee Ctr. 9:15-10:30 10:45-12:00 Outdoor Classrooms January has two of our all time favorite events! Jan Grades 8-9 Jr. High / Confirmation Winter Retreat Cran-Hill Ranch, Rodney, MI Feb Grades Sr. High Winter Retreat Ice Camp Miracle Camp, Lawton, MI Cost: $109 Friends are always welcome invite, invite, invite! Register on the youth page at calvaryinfo.org Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Jan. 10, 24, 31 Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 Youth Ministry Moment. December. Hope Courage Joy and Love were the weekly Advent lessons that our youth in grades 8-12 focused on. We took a look at the Christmas Story through the lives of Mary and Joseph to see if we were in their shoes, how would we have done what they did? Would our faith be strong enough to do what they did? Great discussions arose about situations in our lives that require hope, courage, joy & love as well as being ready to hear and do what God calls us to do. Luke 1:38 I am the Lord s servant, Mary answered. May your word to me be fulfilled. Thank you to everyone that donated gifts for the Giving Tree. Families at Lighthouse, and children in foster care with LSSM will be blessed by your generosity. The youth were asked to buy a gift for someone their age that they would like in order to realize that the kids receiving the gifts are like them, but need extra love at this time in their lives. There are many faith lessons that come into focus this time of year. It s always a blessing to listen to the youth and witness the ways they are extending God s love to others. Often, they teach us more than we teach them. We re better together. Merry Christmas to all of Calvary s youth leaders and youth families. Looking back on Youth Ministry in 2015 sure brings many smiles. I can t wait to see what God will do through this incredible ministry in Whatever it is, we will be ready to serve with hope, courage, joy and love! ~Susan Batchik, Youth Ministry Coordinator Visit calvaryinfo.org/youth and join generationcalvary on Facebook to stay connected 13

5 C H I L D R E N S M I N I S T R Y 3rd Grade Gift Bible Sunday 12 January 10, 2016 Gift Bibles will be presented in big church at 9:30 & 11:00. First Bible Class, with a parent /guardian, is also Jan. 12:20 pm If you have a 3rd grader and have not receive a letter please contact Terri Miller x207 Bible Classes 1/10 with a parent / grandparent 1/24 & 1/31 students only 2/14 & 2/28 students only If you would like to make a donation for a Bible you may place $10.00 in the offering designated to Children s Bibles. E N T E R E N G A G E E Q U I P E X T E N D 2016 Adult Mission Trip Planning Men s Ministry Growth Group 4th 5th 6th 7th Team - EXTEND God's Grace Coming in 2016 There are many times in our lives when God Grade calls us to go somewhere or do something. God wants us to step out in faith into a situation that Next Event: seems extremely challenging and maybe even a bit ridiculous so he can amaze us with what he Friday, January 22, 2016 does. Much of the time we miss out on these White Elephant BINGO exciting opportunities because we are not ready 7:00-9:00 PM or hesitant or even unwilling to move--or let God move through us. When God asks us to move, he never asks us to go alone. God Bring friends! Sign up on web site promises to go with us--we just have to be Bring a snack or drink to share. willing and ready to step up and go. IF you feel God is calling you to EXTEND his love and reach out to help those in need, and to make an impact in a community, than I would like to ask you to pray fully consider joining our NEW Adult Mission Trip Planning Team. We are looking for folks with a passion for outreach, as well as planning and organization skills, to help identify some potential ministry sites where our congregation could serve and hopefully develop long-term relationships. This team will help design the mission trip and coordinate dates with the host including lodging, transportation and specific places and opportunities to serve. Winter KOW Even if you are unable to actually participate in 4 years old-5th grade the mission trip you can still be part of the planning team. And I am asking each person at Calvary for their prayers for wisdom in January 20 & 27 planning. We have gifts that differ according to the grace Kid s Stuff 6:50-8:00 PM given to us. (Romans 12:6) Nursery Available Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be a part of this awesome opportunity to EXTEND the Good News. I trust that you too will be blessed. Thank you! Small Group LEADERSHIP TRAINING In Christ, Preschool Senior High Carl Bloom Saturday, January 30 Mission and Outreach Coordinator Any question please contact Carl at 9:00-11:30 AM 5 cbloom@calvary-lutheran.org Today, more than ever, the world needs godly men. Men who will step up and courageously lead at home, at church, at work, and in their communities. That s the message of the men s ministry at Calvary. In a world where too many men are shrinking back, this men s group ministry gives men vision and tools to live godly lives. While this may not transform you exactly like the phone booth did for Clark Kent and Superman, you can become the hero God has made you to be filled with the power and goodness of the Holy Spirit. We will accomplish this through the word of God, engaging stories, expert teaching, humorous vignettes, and personal insights. This Growth Group will include discussion and individual follow-up exercises, so men of every age will learn action tools for gospel -centered living to empower them to be true heroes in their families and communities. Men of all ages, please join us in shaping this relevant ministry that will help you, draw to God through the Word. This Wednesday night study will will be part of the Winter Semester of Growth Groups at the Feast, and it will help you surrender your lives to Christ as your Savior and Master, develop a servant hood attitude modeled after Jesus and pursue vital trusting relationships with other Christian men understanding that we need brothers to help us keep our Christian commitments. Growth Group registration takes place in January. Questions: Please call Mission/Outreach Coordinator Carl Bloom at extension 202 or at cbloom@calvary-lutheran.org

6 E N T E R E N G A G E E N T E R E N G A G E E Q U I P E X T E N D Interested in membership at Calvary or just receiving more information about ministry here? Please join us on Saturday, January 16 from 9am-2pm for Discover Calvary, Part A. Led by Pastor Jonathan with the Calvary staff and ministry leaders. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Childcare is provided upon request. RSVP to the church office at (248) or DRobitaille@calvarylutheran.org. Discover Calvary Part B is also required for membership and will be held for 6 weeks on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am beginning on January 24. Town Hall & Congregational Meetings As we Together Arise Shine town hall meeting are scheduled for Wed. Jan. 20th - 7pm, Sat.. Jan. 23rd -6:45pm, Sun. Jan. 24th - after each worship service & Sun. Jan. 31st - 9:30am. The 55th Annual Congregational Meeting will be held 9:30am Sunday, February Offering Envelopes There has been a slight delay in distribution of 2016 envelopes. You will be able to pick them up in the early part of Creating Confident Caregivers Workshop 2016 This program is designed to assist persons caring for family members with a dementia related illness, such as Alzheimer s Disease, closed head injury, dementia due to stroke, etc. Learn strategies for: Managing daily life & your loved one s difficult behavior Understanding dementia s effects on the brain Managing your own wellbeing Increasing your confidence as a care giver Managing resources The workshop meets for two hours, one day a week for six weeks, and is being offered in various SE MI locations free-of-charge by the Area Agency on Aging. Onsite care for your family member with dementia can also be provided by reservation, while you attend the workshop. For more information call Area Agency on Aging 1-B (800) or or see flyer on the Welcome Desk. Electronic Newsletter By far the easiest New Years resolution to fulfill. If you are not yet receiving the monthly Good News by and would like to begin receiving the e-goodnews in place of your hard copy in the mail, please let us know! We are already saving trees, printing and postage costs! Fill out an InTouch card today or call the church office. Staff Contact:: Jennifer Angus Church Council Members for 2016 and Beyond If you sense God is calling you to use your spiritual gifts in servant leadership on our church council, please request an information and application packet from Pastor Jonathan or Congregational President Tom Grant ASAP. We will be seeking to nominate spiritually growing, forward thinking and positively motivated Calvary members for a 3 year term beginning February Save the Date Senior Social Event Calvary will be hosting a traditional style tea for our senior congregational members on Saturday, February 13. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this special event. Additional details to be announced at worship and in the weekly Happenings. Staff Contacts: Deborah Robitaille or Jennifer Angus 2016 Flower Chart The new flower chart for 2016 has been posted on the back of the white board in the Welcome Center to the right as you walk in the main doors. Sign up for any corresponding Sunday in 2016 that you would like to dedicate altar flowers for a special person s birthday, baptism, anniversary or other occasion. Altar flower arrangements (by the Clarkston Flower Shop) are $25 and available for you to take on the Sunday of the week you sign up following the 11:00am worship service. 11

7 F A I T H C O M M U N I T Y N U R S I N G 10 The Pages of Our Lives Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders, and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross Therefore strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Make level paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed. Hebrews 12: 1-3, With every sunrise, we are presented a fresh, blank page in our life s journal. The Lord is the God of new beginnings, and he gives us the freedom to fill each page with whatever we choose. But sometimes, because of the demands of daily life and the rapid pace of the culture around us, we may not even skim over our journal entries at the end of the day, or week, or year. If we could review the pages of our lives up to this point, would we be pleased? Is God pleased? Would we call this abundant living? If we only scribble and scurry through the years given to us, how sad a thing it will be after the last page is written. When we and God look back over the scrawled pages that led up to the last one, suppose they are filled with the ink of nonsense? Suppose all the pages are blurred and have no meaning page after page of a life filled with hum-drum existence and purposeless living. Without goals, we drift aimlessly as passive spectators (or victims) in life, and we can be easily manipulated into conformity with the dying culture of the world around us. Instead, let s allow God to lead us, inspire us, to push and prod us to leave behind pages that are branded with words, deeds, and prayers that influence lives for his kingdom. The Apostle Paul exclaimed, Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me (Phil. 3: ) Paul was a man who knew where he was going, and like a distance runner athlete, he ran straight for the finish line. In the process, God used him to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the Roman Empire and to transform Christianity from a small Jewish sect into what the Nicene Creed calls the one holy catholic and apostolic church. God can forgive the wasted past pages of our lives and help us to savor the unblemished days ahead, but we will need to slow down and focus single-mindedly on him. We will need to say NO to some of the time wasters that eat up our schedules, so that we can say YES to balancing work/ rest/ play/ worship/ and learning in God pleasing ways. As our minds are changed and we develop a clear sense of what God wants us to do and be, the Holy Spirit can transform us into more usable vessels for his kingdom purposes. (Adapted from GOD S ABUNDANCE: 365 DAYS TO A SIMPLER LIFE) This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or grow in its light and be of service to others. But what I do with this day is important, because I exchanged a day of my life for it. I hope I will not regret the price I paid. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever. In its place will be something I have left behind. Let it be something good. Author unknown To contact Cindy Dixon, RN regarding this or any other faith community nursing issue, call the church office, extension #216. E Q U I P SJMO 2016 Support Groups St. Joseph Mercy Oakland is offering two excellent support groups, available to community members at no cost. See flyers with January-June 2016 schedules at the Welcome Desk, and consider if you or someone you know could benefit from the following: Brain Matters Education and Stroke Support Group- For stroke survivors and caregivers, meets second Wednesday of each month, 1-3PM in Alice Gustafson Center, and sponsored by SJMO Faith Community Nursing, Neuroscience Dept, and Rehabilitation Referral Services. Diabetes Support Group- For diabetes patients and their family members, with educational topics presented by Andrew Scrogin, MD, Endocrinologist and Ericka Ridgeway, PharmD, BCACP, CDE,BC-ADM, Coordinator, Diabetes Education. Meets 3 rd Wednesday of each month, 1-3PM, at Bowens Senior Citizen Center, 52 Bagley St, Pontiac. For more information call SJMO Faith Community Nursing, Healing Hearts Wint s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group for all ages for those who have recently lost a loved one will be held Tuesday, January 12, at 7pm. The topic of this month s meeting is Emptiness After the Holidays, led by Bereavement Counselor Jon Richey for Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Location: Carriage House, Clintonwood Park, Clarkston Road, Clarkston. No registration is necessary (walk-in); free of charge; Any call the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home ( ) or wintfuneralhome@gmail.com E X T E N D I Worship in Pontiac Once a Month Sound interesting? Plan to join us beginning in May for a Pontiac community event styled like the early church worshipers. "Wherever two or more are gathered..." the Bible says. Beginning in 2016 our monthly fellowship events will include a unique worship service from noon to 1:00 with scripture reading, Faith Five sharing from all in attendance, prayer for the community, and portable music. Curious? Talk to Janet Barley, Mark Scherler, Carol Martus, Wayne Jones, or LeAnne Schmidt -- this year's core team at the Pontiac campus. Generous Hearts A big thank you for all the generosity that make this holiday season brighter for hundreds of local neighbors in need. 250 tags were placed on our giving tree to support Lighthouse, 50 tags were taken to help those in need through LSSM and the T.O.P.S group adopted a family to assist with Christmas gifts. We are truly Better Together! NODRT Please prayerfully consider joining NODRT volunteers to rehab a transitional (halfway house)house in Pontiac for Grace Centers of Hope. The group will do many projects from January though to May. Grace Centers of Hope will supply all the materials. If you would like to join us in this God pleasing project or have questions please contact Ben Pusheck at or Mission/ Outreach Coordinator, Carl Bloom at ext. 202,cbloom73@gmail.com. 7

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