Cross alkJuly 2019

4040 Lapeer Road Burton, MI 48509 (810) 742-3780 www.ourrisenlordelca.com orl4040@att.netPastor Susan B. Lidums

Sunday Worship -

Holy Communion10:00 a.m.

July 7th – “Promise of God’s Grace”

July 14th- “Making God’s Love Known”-a Christmas Story (Outdoor Service)

July 21st- “Listen Up!”

July 28th- “Keep Knocking”

Wednesday Evenings-7:00pm

July 3rd- Service of Holy Communion

July 10th- Service of Word & Prayer

July 17th- Service of Holy Communion

July 24th-Outdoor Service(Children to arrive @ 6:30 pm to help lead the service)

July 31st-Service of Holy Communion

WORSHIP GOD … GROW IN THE SPIRIT … SHARE GOD’s LOVE

Some 25 years ago, Our Risen Lord came together around a vision of ministry that was captured by an artist to depict how we RECEIVE and SHARE God’s love.

How does the next generation enter into that vision? How does the light shining through that window inspire us today?

On the Day of Pentecost “as we were gathered in one place” the Spirit moved among us to fill us with the promised Holy Spirit. What did we experience? What did our children see and hear?

Gazing at the window, here is what the youngest among us saw: Wheat …and grapes, …the bread and wine of communion and the bread we share every day at table. A dove, …remembering the dove that descended on Jesus as the Spirit descended on him at his baptism. -They liked the wings, like wings of angles. A flame … remembering the story they just learned about how tongues of fire landed on the disciples giving them the words to speak God’s love. Hands …They saw the various colors of each finger, inviting people of all color to gather here.

They saw hands lifted up. Water …reminding them of the waters of the flood, of Holy Baptism, and God’s life-giving water of creation. They recognized the circle …that has no beginning or end.

If you were among those who first helped to design the window, celebrate that the message continues to inspire the new and the young.

It was a vision of the Spirit’s presence …a vision of Christ among us that inspired the design. Here is what was remembered and shared as we all gazed on the window: It was designed to capture life in the Spirit. Within the image of the uplifted hands is the image of a cup, reminding us that as we receive the bread and wine, the body and blood of Christ, we drink it into ourselves to be the cup of blessing to the world. The circle unites us but also captures the sphere of the world, with grass and sky and colors of creation embrace by God’s love. All that the children saw, was affirmed by those who remembered. The shape of each piece of glass is unique and captures the sunlight in different ways each season. We would remind you that the light shining through the window shines both inward and outward. As it shines on us in worship, it reminds of Christ’s presence and fills us with the light of God’s love. As it shines outward, even in the dark of night it invites and shares the message of Christ’s abiding love to neighbors and all who pass by. - How does it shape our vision for mission in this Pentecost season? Pastor Sue

Women’s Bible Study

“For Such a Time as This” is the theme of our summer bible study as we look into the story of Esther. We will meet on Saturday, July 20th at 9:30 a.m. and/or on Monday, July 8th, at 7:30 p.m., at Carolyn Beels’ garden. - Pastor Sue

Our Reading of theACTS of the Holy Spiritcontinues throughout the summer. We will meet this month on Monday, July 1, 15 & 29. We have been following Paul in his journey of discipleship, discovering that there is much courage and wisdom we can learn from the journey. Enter the conversation with today’s disciples who seek to grow in faith. - Pastor Sue

SATURDAY BIBLE STUDY-

“LISTENING TO GOD in CREATION”

JULY 13TH -Meet at 9:00 amat For Mar (9-11 a.m.)

As usual, we will begin with a light breakfast snack, then

journey into the paths, reflecting on scripture as we

stop along the way.

Thrivent Members Each year you are entitled to

two Action Team projects,

serving the community. Explore options on behalf of ORL. If you have an idea, share it with council or a

committee.

Salem

Programs“Living Waters”

July 14-19For Salem Community and LSSM foster care families

Counselors will be coming in on Sunday, July 14th. We may still need housing for these counselors. We typically have 5-6 people from Living Waters helping. You would need to provide beds and maybe breakfast (they usually eat with the campers in the morning). Lunches and dinners are provided for the staff. If you can house 2 or 3 young adults please let me know, or if you would like more information call or see me.Thank you for your help, LaRene Klink

THANK YOU to those who volunteered to help with

FATIH BUILD …those who

built and those who provided lunch

Pastor Sue & all of our friends at ORL,

Thank you SO MUCH for such great support of this

year’s Faith Build! There is no way we could do God’s work

without the support of our church partners like you. Your

efforts helped us build strength, stability, self-

reliance, AND shelter right here in Genesee County!

In Service, G. Hull

MBULU Learn about our

companionship with the Kansay parish of the Mbulu diocese of the Evangelical

Lutheran Church in Tanzania. Pictures, latest news, and

possibilities will be shared as we gather around tables in

fellowship following worship on

Sunday, July 21st.

THANK YOU to everyone who responded to the

congregational questionnaire. If you took it home and

haven’t yet returned it, please bring it to the office or place in Jan Swanson’s mailbox. Our

next step will be to compile responses and give feedback to the congregation. During

the summer we will be planning ways to hear from the surrounding community.

The goal is to GROW, REVITALIZE and

STRENGTHEN our mission.

Christmas in July !Start planning for our

July 14th event:10:00 a.m. outdoor

Worship, with Christmas story and celebration;Holiday treats …and a

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR.In an effort to support the

Christmas toy give away, we are asking that you donate any Christmas decorations that you no longer use. The

decorations will be priced and sold after church on the 14th in

order to raise money to purchase toys for the

giveaway. Please bring in your decorations beginning

on June 30th. You may leave them in the adult Sunday

school room. Thank you for your participation.

Wednesday Evening,

July 24th – Immediately following the 7:00 pm outdoor

service there will be an Ice Cream Social. Children are

invited to help lead

the worship service (be here by 6:30 pm)

STEWARDSHIP THANKS

“We are caretakers not owners of

resources given to us … Stewardship is

everything we do to serve God’s will.”

THIS MONTH we THANK…

Assisting Ministers – Mark Archibald, Jennifer Arsenault, Jayne Britzman, Joy Burns, Connie Durance, Steve & Holly Hatfield, Joyce Hyatt, John Pemberton, Lynn Stokes, Jan Swanson

& Coffee “hostesses”- Dawn Morgan & LaRene Klink, who faithfully step in to see that coffee is made …and often tend to the clean-up.

THANK YOU…Sunday School for

FOOD BANK

Back Pack program …

collecting $215.85 thisSunday School Year for

week-end food for children at Burton Academy.

THANK YOU TO THE

GARDENERSMany, many thanks for those who helped me with spring

planting and weeding.

Jennifer Arsenault, Jan Albaitis,

Dee Marie Lambert, Paul Owens, and

Theresa Van Allen. The flowers look GREAT!!

I really appreciate it!! Jayne Britzman

Saturday, July 27th

6:30 p.m.Bring your favorite games & a snack

July news: Adult Sunday school group divided their

last freewill offering of $160.00 equally between Salem Lutheran’s VBS program in July and the ELCA Disaster Relief/US tornado recovery. We’ll continue our prayer support and fellowship with each other during the summer months. Thanks for your participation and enthusiasm for our Sunday bible study and time together. Enjoy your summer and see you at worship and other bible study options. Joy Burns

Wellness MinistryFrom time to time I offer articles or insight related to wellness and healthy lifestyles. I would like to share an article this month that presents some down-to-earth simple facts about taking care of our feet. It is of utmost importance that shoes offer support and protection and comfort. Although summertime brings much delight for barefoot adventures…there are hazards to that practice…especially for children or diabetics. Even little children can suffer foot discomfort if they wear

poorly fitting footwear. So put your feet up, and do a bit of reading….

Feet Facts: (A Resource from Denise Hole RN)Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.-Mark 10:49

How many times I’ve heard, “Oh my aching feet…” Often those words come out of my own mouth, but I’ve heard my children say it, my parents and travel companions. There was a former Secret Service agent talking on the radio about how they have to stand for 2 hours in leather soled shoes on concrete without shifting their weight around! We take our feet for granted until we feel their pain.

Not only do our two feet contain almost one- fourth the bones in our body (26 in each foot makes 52 of the 206 total in an adult human’s body), but feet are mentioned 85 times in the New Testament of the Bible. It ranks right ahead of heart (73 times) and right behind hands (87 times). People fell at Jesus’ feet, anointed his feet; He washed his disciple’s feet. Jesus healed feet, and promised to put our enemies under our feet.

Some people think that feet are just gross; they would never touch the feet of someone else, “stinky, smelly things.” But with all those bones, and all the use we have for feet there is no wonder that medicine has developed the specialty of podiatry to help us care for, protect and treat our feet. http://apma.org is the website of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). It offers brochures and videos regarding foot care, safety, shoe purchasing, endorsed products and referrals to local podiatrists. Here is some good

advice to follow, gleaned from perusing the APMA website:

When buying shoes, shop towards the end of the day and measure both feet while standing to determine size. Then buy shoes that fit the larger foot.

If wearing high heels is necessary in your life, limit the time you wear them. One podiatrist advises thinking of shoes in terms of hours of use: A 5 inch heel can be worn for 1-2 hrs, 2 inch 2-3 hrs and flats for 6 hrs. Remember you don’t have to wear the same pair all day long. Alternating stylish heels with flats or sneakers for part of day will reduce pain. (Joy’s aside—NO heels are kind to your feet or back!)

Give your shoes time to breathe. Rotate them, try wearing a different pair each day, that let’s them dry completely between uses. And don’t forget to change your socks; there are more than 250,000 sweat glands on your feet! That why feet, socks and shoes are often damp at the end of a day.

Shoes should not need a chance to “break in”. If they aren’t comfortable in the store, don’t buy them.

When it comes to your feet, please know that there is no such thing as “normal” foot pain. Pain is a signal that there is something wrong. If pain is persistent, please consult your local podiatrist--they are there to help keep your feet happy! or your family physician.

Joy Burns, parish nurse

Bob and I deeply appreciate your prayers, sympathy cards and kind words of comfort in the recent unexpected death

of his beloved brother Michael. We are grateful for the prayers for our family as we bid farewell to our son Kevin and daughter–in-law

Danette and their children as they begin new engineering jobs and school life in China.

Prayer sustains and strengthens us in times of

challenge. Joy Burns

MISSING LIBRARY BOOKSIt appears some books have been checked out from the

church library and NOT returned. Please check your homes for the missing books so that we all can enjoy the

gift of our church library.

Men’s Monthly Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, July 20th @ 8:00 am

Mark your Calendars !LIVING TRUTH II

comingSunday, August

11th.

Invite your friends!++++++++++++++++++ 2nd Annual“Junk in the Trunk”

August 24th 10 a.m. – Noon

(Start looking through your household items.

Your junk may be valuable treasures to another)

SOCIAL MINISTRY Needs Box

July – School Supplies

for Flint Shelters

We have many gifts of music to offer praise to

God. Sign up on the bulletin board for a Sunday in the summer when you might be willing to share

your gift – talent of all ages encouraged!!

Consider online giving during the summer months. If interested speak with Debbie Nicolai, church treasurer.

WORSHIPSCHEDULES

Acolytes When coming to church, see pastor to volunteer.

(Acolytes do not need to wear robes in the summer)

Minnie Batoha &

Dee Marie Lambert

Coffee Cleanup

714 Outdoor Service21 Mbulu Coffee Hour28

Communion Assistants

7 10:0014 10:00 Outdoor Service21 10:00 Connie Durance28 10:00 Jennifer Arsenault

Greeters7 10:00 Mark & Cindy

Archibald14 10:00 Patricia Lindsay21 10:00 Jackie Pemberton28 10:00 Bob & Terry

Christenson

Lectors7 10:00 Mark Archibald14 10:00 Jan Swanson21 10:00 Connie Durance28 10:00 Maikayla Josling

Ushers 7 10:00 Jim Theodore14 10:0021 10:0028 10:00

WAY TO GO

End of season for the sewing ladies with 89 full size quilts and 3 small.

ADDRESS CHANGECaleb McDougall4606 Explorer Dr.Bldg. 11, Apt. 308Melbourne, Fl. 32904

ANNIVERSARIES

10 Bob & Joy Burns ('71) Tony & Alicia Hamlin (10)11 Mark & Kelly Young (95)14 Adam & Kim McDaniel ('01)24 Jason & Nicole Ball (10)28 Jim & Tammy Kircoff (‘99) 31 Shari & Greg Money (’8 8)

Birthdays 1 Jan Albaitis

Betsy Comstock 2 Don Hummel 4 Art Arsenault 5 Gabrielle Sumner

8 Tyler AtkinsonBryan BakerHayden Pemberton

9 Nancy GunnellTyler SchlisConnie Sumner

12 Clint SumnerAsante Marisa

13 Terry Christenson14 Jacob Meganck

Carrie Mattern15 Carrie Card

Marlon Meganck17 Nick Olivo20 Elaine Smith26 Anna Bartels28 Samantha Theno

Brandi Baker29 Sharon Fredrickson31 Fran Neely

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT110:00 am Bible Study

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7:00 pm Service of Holy Communion

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HOLIDAY

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710:00 am Service of Holy Communion

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7:30 pm Women’s bible study at

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7:30 pm Council

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7:00 pm Worship

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12 139:00 am -11:00 Bible Study @For-Mar NaturePreserve

1410:00 am Outdoor Service & coffee hour5:00 pm – Salem Summer Staff orientation

1510:00 am Bible Study

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7:00 pm Gather’g & Grow’g Disciples

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7:00 pm Service of Holy Communion

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8:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast9:30 am Women’s Bible Study

21 10:00 am Service of Holy CommunionMbulu coffee hour

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6:30 pm Children gather7:00 pm Outdoor ServiceIce Cream Social

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6:30 pm Game Night

2018Our Risen Lord Lutheran Church

2810:00 amService of Holy Communion

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10:00 am Bible Study

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July Community Needs CollectionItems to be collected

School Supplies for Flint Shelters

WEEKLY OFFERING VS. BUDGET(5-31-18)

Wkly budget Needed $3,024.222018 YTD $3,060.452019 YTD $3,007.14May 2018 $2,874.26May 2019 $2,751.75YTD Giving vs Budget 2018 -

$5,581.07YTD Giving vs Budget 2019 -$358.66