December 2017 Newsletter

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1 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 reflection and repentance; as well as a time to reflect on Christ s first coming and prepare ourselves for His second coming, let the sights of Christmas also prepare you. The candy cane is also the letter J for Jesus. The red and white stripes remind us of our forgiveness and Christ s sacrifice. If the cane has 3 stripes close together this symbolizes the Trinity. The Christmas Tree is evergreen, reminding us of eternal life and comes to a point on top to draw our glance to heaven. Lights remind us that Jesus is the light of the world. Ornaments remind us of the majesty and beauty of Christ. Have a blessed and joyous Christmas. Pastor Norm Koy (PK) opening service. Pastor Otten performing the rite of Installation. Voter s Meeting Also in this edition: Page 2 & 3: Preschool Page 4: Woman of the Year, Salvation Bell Ringing, Cleaning help wanted Page 5: Fellowship FAQ Page 6: GFAGC, Crown Jewels, Youth, Stewardship Dec. 10:45 a.m. Page 7: December Anniversary and Birthdays list December Worship Schedule Page 8: Calendar Page 9: Serving this month during services. Page 10: Church hours and information

2 Preschool Mary Gruber, Director and Lead Teacher Juliana Liu, Assistant Free time activities. Creating cloud formations using shaving cream. The children sang We are the Church during the Reformation service.

3 Acting like monkeys in the rain forest, wearing the masks that we made. Sloths in the rain forest spend most of their time hanging upside down. We created our upside down art by drawing on paper taped to the underside of the table. We also learned about Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

4 DECEMBER 2017 ISSUE 12 Preschool at Bower s Farm. (Below left) Exploring the maze. (Below right) Wagon rides are great fun.. Join us to decorate the Christmas tree. December 10th Following worship and fellowship. Crown of Life's "Woman of the Year"- Congr atulations to Joyce Bane who is Cr own's "Woman of the Year" for 2017! Joyce has been an active member serving in many areas of the church. One of the most visible is that she has sang in the choir for many years. Mark your calendar for March 20, 2018 if you would like to join us at the luncheon in honor of Joyce and the other special women nominated from each of their churches. Thank you Joyce for your willingness to serve your Lord here at Crown of Life! Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army! We would like to volunteer again to r ing a bell for the Salvation Army s Red Kettle program. On average, a volunteer bell ringer raises $53 per hour. The Salvation Army is able to give a person shelter for a night and 3 meals for every hour the bell is rung. Our station will be the Kroger s at Adams and Silver Bell on Thursday, December 7th. We will ring from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. in one hour shifts. Find a friend and sign up to ring. Aprons and bells will be provided and all we need are smiling faces and thank you with a Merry Christmas attached. The signup is posted in the narthex. See Don Pell if you have any questions. Cleaning Help Needed: Anyone inter ested in cleaning Cr own of Life Chur ch and Preschool one day a week with flexible hours, please contact the office at or office@crownoflifechurch.org.

5 Fellowship FAQ Join us every Sunday following the service. Is someone setting things up? No one is designated to set things up. We want to keep this event simple. Please place your treat on the table in the fellowship room. It is fine to place items in the fridge and you may finish preparation later. Can we use church items? Yes, you may use Crown of Life platters and utensils. Is someone responsible to clean up? No one is designated. Please clean up after yourself. What if I am the only one signed up do I need to provide more food for everybody? We will use what you provide and use what is available to supplement. Help us by supplying a treat.

6 Gifts For All God s Children News: Shop for a Child at Christmas- Each year, Crown members have helped sponsor our children at Christmas. As in years past, if you can provide presents for needy children this Christmas, please select one or more ID Tags from the tree in the narthex. The tags with the same colored ribbon belong to siblings in the same family. Maybe you and a friend or another family member could adopt an entire family this year. This would help us to clear all the tags from our tree! Before leaving church, remember to fill out and cut off the top portion of the tag with your information and leave it in the basket on the credenza. Also pick up the direction sheet which gives you important information about what to do! If you have questions, Charlotte Bachelard and Edwina Griem are heading up this outreach project. Volunteers Needed at the Christmas Workshop- We could use your help with shopping and wrapping gifts for children who aren t sponsored by families at churches and organizations. Last year, this was just over 1,500 children! We are blessed to be back at Living Word Lutheran Church at 3838 N. Rochester Road again this year. Join us anytime during our Christmas Workshop Schedule which is given below. This is a wonderful time of the year to give thanks for the miracle of Christ s birth by serving at-risk children. If you have any questions, contact Judy Mann at Christmas Workshop Schedule Mondays-Thursdays Dec Dec :30 p.m. Dec. 4 7 Dec Crown Jewels Service Outreach for December- The Crown Jewels end the year with an activity that benefits Gifts For All God s Children and the at-risk children they serve at Christmas. Each year for the past several years the ladies have volunteered their time wrapping gifts at the Christmas workshop. This year we wrap on Tuesday, December 5 from 10-noon. This is a wonderful way to end our year s activities. There is a signup sheet (more details included) on the Crown Jewels Board in the narthex. Please join us! These would be for the children who s ID Tags do not get taken off trees like ours in various churches, organizations and businesses. Following the wrapping activity Jane Baum invites us for lunch to her home at 4032 Royal Cove Dr. in Shelby. Youth of Crown of Life, You re Invited!: Living Word Lutheran Church has invited Crown of Life youth (5 th grade through high school) to their youth Christmas party. They will have food and Christmas themed games and activities. The party will be at Living Word Lutheran Church 3838 North Rochester Road in Rochester Hills. It will be on Sunday, December 17 th and start at 6:00 pm and go until about 9:00 pm. If you are interested in attending or have more questions, please contact Mrs. Bellow (248) or Kathybellow@gmail.com. Continue to check s for updates on the event. It sounds like a great time. We hope you can attend. Stewardship: Your commitment to God with your time, your talent and your treasure. The Lord has blessed you in ways to enrich His plan. As the Church year winds down and we approach the Advent season, this is the perfect time for us to reflect and renew our commitment to the Lord. You received a copy of the contributions-to-date and a pledge card for After prayerful reflection, this pledge should be returned on December 3rd at our Annual Voter s Meeting.

7 2nd Gil and Lottie Bachelard 27th Rainer and Tammy Hartmann 1st Steve Leichtman, 2nd Elizabeth Bellore 12th Sandi Kay 15 Mark Gugel 22nd Mandy and Mindy Purcell December Sunday and Special WORSHIP Services Sun. Dec. 3 Divine Service Wed. Dec. 6 7:00 p.m. Midweek Advent Service Sun. Dec. 10 Divine Service Wed. Dec. 13 7:00 p.m. Midweek Advent Service Sun. Dec. 17 Divine Service Wed. Dec. 20 7:00 p.m. Midweek Advent Service Sun. Dec. 24 Divine Service Sun. Dec. 24th 4:00 & 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Divine Services Sun. Dec. 31st Divine Worship Service

8 December Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 Divine Service Voter s Meeting Noon Crown Jewels Wrap Gifts 6 Advent Service 7:00 p.m. 7 Choir 6:30 p.m Divine Service 7 p.m. Council Meeting & Spiritual Care Meeting Advent Service 7:00 p.m. Choir 6:30 p.m. Art for Kids 1:30 p.m. 17 Divine Service Newsletter Deadline 20 Preschool Party Advent Service 7:00 p.m. 21 Choir 6:30 p.m Divine Service Divine Candlelight Service. 4 & 7 p.m. 31 Divine Service Special Services: Wednesday Advent Services 7 p.m. on December 6,13,20. Sunday, December 24 at 9:30 a.m. Advent #4 Service, then Christmas Eve Divine Candlelight Service 4 & 7 p.m. Preschool: 13th at Advent Service Preschool sing, 20th Party and last school day until January 3rd. Newsletter Deadline: December 19th!

9 Date Spiritual Care Lay Reader Acolyte Ushers Service Tech Sunday, December 3 Jim Leinhos Mary Gruber Carl and Karen Hillenbrand John Gruber Wednesday, December 6 Danelle Bieniek Dale Van Wulfen Danelle Bieniek 7 p.m. Sunday, December 10 Dick Shore Don Pell Aiden Rochford Roger Heiple Don Pell Gil Bachelard Wednesday, December 13 John Gruber Dale Van Wulfen John Gruber 7 p.m. Sunday, December 17 Mark Werling Grant Werling Fred Bane Don Pell Nick Werling Wednesday, December 20 Danelle Bieniek Charlotte Bachelard Don Pell Gil Bachelard 7 p.m. Sunday, December 24 Mark Gugel Don Pell Larry Bellore Jeff Rickabus Ben Gugel Sunday Christmas Eve Dick Shore John Moore Jim Leinhos 4 p.m. Sunday Christmas Eve Pastor Pastor Don Pell Rainer Hartmann 7 p.m. Sunday, December 31 Don Pell John Moore Don Pell Larry Bellore Danelle Bieniek MUSIC DIRECTOR: Mrs. Pia Broden Williams ALTAR GUILD: Anita Shore CARD CARE: Karen Hart

10 Church Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. 3 p.m Dutton (At Adams) Rochester Hills, Mi Phone: office@crownoflifechurch.org preschool@crownoflifechurch.org Divine Service Sunday Advent and Christmas services page 7 Sunday School and Youth 10:45 a.m. Morning Bible Study Tuesdays Reconvene on January 9th Choir Practice Thursdays 6:30 p.m. December OUR MISSION Crown of Life Lutheran Church exists to joyfully introduce people to Jesus Christ, the Lord of Life and assist them to build their lives on Him as their sure foundation. Melissa and Aiden Rochford starting the service. CROWN OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2975 Dutton Road (at Adams) Rochester Hills, MI 48306