Cross Talk4040 Lapeer Road February 2019Burton, MI 48509 (810) 742-3780; orl4040@att.net www.ourrisenlordelca.comPastor Susan B. Lidums

Sunday Morning Worship10:00 a.m. Service of Holy Communion

February 3 – The sign of “LOVE”

February 10 – The sign of “DISCIPLESHIP”

(Children’s bells) February 17 -- The sign of

“BLESSINGS”

February 24 –The sign of “NEW LIFE”

Wednesday Evening Services –7:00 pm

ANNUAL MEETINGSunday,

February 6 - Service of Holy CommunionFebruary 13- Service of the Word

February 20- Service of Holy CommunionFebruary 27- Service of the Word

February 3rd Following Worship Service

It is a sign of February when Valentines overflow on market shelves and children share the message.

It is a sign of the Church when Christ’s greater-than-our love overflows in the hearts of believers, spilling into the world with acts of kindness and compassion.

The call comes to us : LOVE …like Jesus loves.

This is the call that shapes our mission as a church, the vision that moves us forward to see what God would have us to be and to do in this place.

We are often pressed for time, pressed forward in time, and wanting time out. This year, the whole month of February falls within the season of Epiphany, a time when the Church focuses on telling the story, reaching out to the world with the light of the Gospel. Lent is delayed, giving us time to assess our calling, to learn how to better make known God’s love.

This month’s Saturday Bible Study is an invitation to “Trace God’s Love” …from the time of Abraham and Moses to today. The format is story-telling and exploring what God’s ever-present love might mean for us. One need not be familiar with the bible nor comfortable reading the bible to attend. We meet God through story … bible is story of faith. Invite a friend to come with you.

This month we also share our own stories of knowing and sharing the love of Jesus. Beginning with the January 27th potluck, you will be invited to share and to celebrate the unity we have in Christ …unity that celebrates the many and varied stories that shape each of our paths of faith. The council as it gathers in retreat will share and listen to what God’s love might be calling us to do. Our LEAD team is committed to creating opportunities for this to happen in small groups or in personal conversations of faith in the weeks ahead.

If you were to design a valentine of love for Jesus ….or a valentine of Jesus’ love for others, what would it look like? How would it take shape in your life? How might it become an act of love? Jesus’ love for us is described as “agape love” - a self-giving love that reaches far deeper than other forms of human passion and love. Jesus’ love comes from the heart of God and spreads in ever-widening circles as it works in the hearts of believers and as it inspires and empowers the church. So what would that valentine look like for you?

God says …”I have called you by name; you are mine”

“No one has greater

love than this, -Pastor Sue Lidums to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” - Jesus’ LOVE! …………………..”love as I have loved you”

Women’s Small Group Bible Study meets this month at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday the 16th or at 7:30 p.m. on Monday the 11th at the home of Jayne Britzman. Our topic is “Coming to Faith in Jesus.” If you haven’t come before, this would be a good month to begin! -Pastor Sue

Adult Bible Study 10 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 4 & 18We continue our “listening to God” through the stories of the early church in the book of Acts. As LEAD moves into deeper “listening to congregation” stay tuned to God’s calling by gathering with brothers and sisters in faith. It is a good way to begin the week and is proving to be a good time to share our stories and challenges of faith. – Pastor Sue

FAMILYSunday School

HOUR

Sunday, Feb. 3rd

9:00 a.m.Learn about God’s LOVE…

Valentine Project(frosting cookies)…story, …songs

LOOKING AHEAD …. March 3rd Family S,S, hour PANCAKE BREAKFAST

for ALL members.

(Sunday leading into LENT-in the tradition of Shrove

Tuesday)

Valentines to give your

children Acceptance—

Teach kids that you love them for who and what they are. Give this gift with a kiss.

Self-confidence—Help children understand that they can trust themselves. Give this gift with a hug.

Life without needless fears—Don’t let your kids see you as a worrier. Give this gift with laughter.

Appreciation—Help children acquire a spark of gratitude and enjoy all of life. Give this gift as they go out the door.

Faith—Introduce your children to

God, the best friend they’ll ever have. Give this gift by taking them to church

and

Sunday school.

2019/February adult Sunday morning group

Our class created handmade Valentines to mail to our shut- in members. Thanks Jayne and Carla for coordinating this activity. There will be inspiring slides and meditation on Feb 3 by Jayne Britzman. Feb 10 we will engage in conversation as part of ORL’s LEAD program. Jen Arsenault. and Jan Swanson will co-facilitate this listening session in our SS conference room setting. This phase invites feed-back as part of our discernment work together. To honor Black History month---Feb 17 and Feb 24 our class will view the “Underground Railroad” video. The film is 90 mins in length so will be shown in two 45 mins portions. January’s shoebox offering: $50 to Burton Academy backpack food

program and $50 to Souper Bowl of Caring. We hope you will join us for fellowship time in conversation and sharing. Joy Burns

Saturday, February 9th8:30 a.m. – 12 noonBeginning with an

AppreciationBreakfast for all currently on council, those ending their

term, and those newly elected.Please keep our leaders in prayer as we consider how

best to support our life together, to make known

God’s love through Word and Sacrament and deeds of love.

- Pastor Sue

YOUNG AT HEARTOur Young at Heart group braved the ice storm for our January meeting

and eleven people arrived almost safe and sound. Jayne Britzman slipped on the ice

and fell and therefore had some new lumps! We had a great potluck (as usual). In spite of her fall Jayne entertained us with slides of their trip to Colorado. What a beautiful state to be a tourist and see all the glory of God’s country. Thank you, Jayne, for sharing. Our February meeting will be on February 20th at NOON. Pastor Sue and Nancy will be inviting you into some familiar games, hymns, and conversation. We will have a soup luncheon, so sign up for soup, crackers or a dessert, and pray for NO ice! –Nancy Gunnell

Reminder -

“Lord, as we celebrate theSuper Bowl football game,

help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat.”

Souper Bowl of Caring uses the energy around our nation’s biggest sporting event to mobilize youth to fight hunger and poverty. Youth develop a stronger connection to their communities as they raise money for charities that provide shelter to the homeless, food to the hungry and compassion to those in need. Help our youth tackle

hunger on Sunday, Feb. 3rd, by making a donation to the Souper Bowl of Caring.

Family Art Event… Put your personal touch on

an art project …Holly Hatfield will guide us in creative fun for ALL AGES!

Saturday, March 2nd

6:30 p.m.

A BIG THANK YOU to our financial officers - Deb Nicolai, treasurer, and LaRene Klink, financial secretary – for handling accounts payable and receivable and for keeping our books! Thank you for the work of our council leadership – Tim Callahan, president; Art Arsenault, vice president; & Tate Marisa, secretary.

ANNUAL MEETINGSunday,

February 3rd Following worship

THANK YOU

Dear Church family,

Thank you for the perfect way you brightened the day!

The singing of the Carol’s was absolutely lovely and I

thank you all so much.“God” is good!

Patricia Knoblock

THANK YOU…

To all photographers!!

Thank you to Kesten Coulter for taking the Congregation picture. Also, to Jayne Britzman for all the activity pictures.

Looking Ahead …

Wednesdays: March 13 – April 10Watch for Sign up to provide

Soup for fellowship shared with Salem Lutheran Church

in Flint.

Our Lent Series is built around the theme of “Lasting

Hope,”With practical connection to

the 2019 Habitat Faith Build.

By the end of February, 40-day calendars will be made

available, along with table top cardboard houses in which families can respond with gifts that build hope for

building homes and communities in the Flint area.

MBULUIf you are interested in attending a synod-wide gathering for Tanzanian companions, let me know. The event is on Saturday, March 30th, from 9:30 am – 1 pm in Livonia (car pool with Pastor). This will be a good way to explore ways to strengthen our relationship with the Kansay and to learn more about their current ministry. -Pastor Sue

SYNOD ASSEMBLY

Meets May 17 & 18 in Clarkston.

If you are interested in

attending as a voting member, let us know. The topic this

year is FAITH …”the assurance of things hoped

for, the conviction of things not seen.” - ORL Council

NEWLY BAPTIZED …

Claire Renee McDaniel born

February 26, 2017, daughter of Rick and Nichole McDaniel.

Her sponsors are Josh Smith and Kim

McDaniel. Baptized January 6, 2019

Hunnie Butler, daughter of Christie

Pemberton. Her sponsors are John and Jackie Pemberton. Baptized January 20,

2019

Remembering

in Christ’s Love…

Sybil Michener b.1/18/1927 - d. 12/21/2018

We hold her family …son Billie, granddaughter Trish and her family in prayer.

Wednesday, January 30th, our 7 p.m. service will honor her memory in a service of hymn stories

that she enjoyed.

It will soon be time to update the church

directory. Please let me know if you have a new

address, phone number or e-mail address. You can

leave a note in my mailbox or call the church office. I

will be printing mid-February. Thank you,Carolyn McDougall,

Parish Secretary

Men’s Monthly Prayer Breakfast Saturday,

February16th @ 8:00 am

WORSHIPSCHEDULESACOLYTES

Fill in the sign up sheet on the bulletin

board.3 10:0010 10:0017 10:0024 10:00

Jon & Cindy Knuuti

We are in need of folks who will be willing to take over the tasks. Some who are new to the task have signed up as couples and find it to be a

rewarding way to serve

COFFEE CLEANUP Please take a turn

by signing up for even one Sunday a year.

3 10 Norma Hixenbaugh & Cathy Vejnovich

17 24

COMMUNION ASSISTANT

If you are interested in serving as an assisting minister, see Pastor.

3 10:00 Steve Hatfield10 10:00 Holly Hatfield17 10:00 Jennifer Arsenault24 10:00 Joyce Hyatt

GREETERS

3 10:00 Sharon & Stephanie Rasmussen

10 10:00 Jackie Pemberton17 10:00 Sandy Osborne24 10:00 Jan Albaitis

LECTORS

3 10:00 Jan Swanson10 10:00 Jayne Britzman17 10:00 Paige Roberts24 10:00 Betsy Comstock

USHERS

3 10:00 Jim Theodore & Richard Gunnell

10 10:00 Dave Fredrickson17 10:00 Richard Gunnell24 10:00

SOCIAL MINISTRY

Needs BoxSoup for Salem

1 Reilly Williams 3 Margaret Meganck 6 Aaron Tull10 Sharon Rasmussen14 Candice Rude

Ronald Sherrer III20 Joy Burns

Susan Lidums23 Margo Benmark Eleanor Olivo24 Karyl Anderson26 Heather McDaniel27 Wayne Kammer28 Jayne Britzman

Jackie Pemberton

ANNIVERSARIES

16 Chris & Dawn Morgan (’91) 18 David & Linda Gibbs (’72)

Our Risen Lord Lutheran Church

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WEEKLY OFFERING VS. BUDGET(12-31-18)

Wkly Budget Needed $3,326.222017 YTD $3,051.452018 YTD $2,965.18December 2017 $3,505.31December 2018 $4,272.50YTD Giving vs Budget 2017 -$9,515.45YTD Giving vs Budget 2018 -$18,773.82

February Community Needs Collection

Soup for Salem