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December 2021 .
WORK OF CHRIST NEWSLETTER
The Work of Christ Community ● 4828 South Hagadorn ● East Lansing, MI 48823
COMMUNITY BIRTHDAYS YEAR-END TAX DONATIONS: Please have all 2021
12/1 Marion Schleusener, 12/2 P.J. Dinolfo, 12/3 donations to the community office by noon on
Tom DeWitt, Maria Sandford, 12/4 Jonathan Thursday, December 30. For the IRS, donations
Schleusener, 12/5 Garry Grimm, Caolan Keenan, need to be IN THE OFFICE OR POST-
Barb Oskvarek, Rene Shireman, 12/9 Javier Barajas, MARKED in 2021 for it to count on your
Dan Dinolfo, 12/11 Haleigh Cummings, 12/13 Su- 2021 taxes. For us to deposit the funds
zanne Laurion, 12/14 Carolyn Jacobs, Christopher in time, please have them in on time. Thanks for
Koval, Chuck Putnam, 12/15 Bill Richardson, Rose your faithful support!
Luea, 12/16 Michelle Comstock, Sue Luea, Lisa
Luginbill, 12/18 Ann Grimm, Caleb LaPorte, 12/19 NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS: On Saturday, Decem-
Jess Kennedy, 12/21 Eleia Giles, 12/22 Christian ber 11, 7:30—9:30 PM, we will anticipate
Cherniawski, 12/25 Gerard Feuerstein, Christopher our Lord’s coming with nine scripture read-
Luea, 12/26 Andrae Koval, Roger Troyer, 12/27 ings outlining salvation history and songs
Avery Brandenburg, Emily Christopherson, Noelle which respond to God’s word. Following
Wegener, 12/28 Stephen Luea, 12/29 Lisa Ivey,
Matthias Glomski, 12/30 Linda Luginbill, 12/31 Riley
Brandenburg, Lucy Repovz, Patti Simon.
Upcoming Events
All events held at the Work of Christ Community
Center, 4828 S. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing.
COMMUNITY ANNIVERSARIES
12/2/17 Mike & Mary Giles, 12/5/81 Tony & Marci 12/05 Community Gathering: 4:00—5:45 PM.
Meier, 12/13/19 Stephen & Emily Giles, 12/20/03 Teaching: Ephesians 6 Talk the Talk (Alex Kilpat-
Travis & Michelle Comstock, 12/20/80 Richard & rick). Set up: Petritsch; take down: Murray.
Stephanie Imgrund, 12/29/07 CJ & Brenda DeFord,
12/29/12 Mark & Rika Smith, 12/30/89 Phil & Cindy 12/11 Nine Lessons & Carols: 7:30 PM.
Bosco. Set up & take down: Brandenburg.
COMMUNITY NEWS 12/12 Community Gathering: 4:00—5:45 PM.
Teaching: Ephesians #7 Walk the Walk (Paul Di-
nolfo). Set up: Imgrund; take down: M. Stoll.
THANKS FOR THE PRAYERS: The sisters in Jacqueline
Giles’ women’s group will be interceding for the
12/19 Community Gathering: 4:00—5:45 PM.
Work of Christ and our mission and outreach events
Teaching: Christmas (guest speaker). Special:
in December. Thank you, ladies!
Christmas Collection! Set up: Joy; take down:
DeFord.
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS: The com-
munity office will be open between
12/26 & 1/2 No gatherings; enjoy the holidays!
Christmas and New Year’s Day. How-
ever, there will be times when the
1/02 Safer Gathering: 4:00—5:30 PM.
office is not fully staffed, so please
call before you come. We don’t want
1/9 Covenant Gathering: 4:00—6.00 PM. Teaching:
you left out in the cold!
Generous Giving and Service (Jon Luea). Set up:
Petritsch. Take down: J. Ludwig.
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the program will be a time of refreshments and fel- WINTER/SPRING COURSES:
lowship. Please bring some “finger friendly” snacks CHRISTIAN PARENTING COURSE: At the home of
to share. Plan to arrive before 7:30 so that we can Trent and Lisa Ludwig (3955 Camperdown Dr, Lan-
start at that time and not be disruptive to this medi- sing 48911). PARENTING COURSE UPDATE: We have
tative event. decided to combine talks #1&2 into one session on
Friday night, December 10, 7:30 PM. Another ses-
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION DECEMBER 19 GATHER- sion will be held on Friday night, January 7, combin-
ING: Brothers and sisters, we will have our annual ing talks #3&4.
Christmas Collection at the December 19 gathering. 12/10 Talk 1: A Common Approach and Talk 2: Build-
This year’s collection will be used to support our ing Family Life
brethren in Lebanon. Over the past two years, Leba- 1/7 Talk 3: Training Children in the Ways of God and
non has experienced a financial and political melt- Talk 4: Working as a Pastoral Team
down. The value of the Lebanese pound has depre- MARRIED COUPLES COURSE: At the home of Molly
ciated more than 90% since late 2019. In the midst and Alex Kilpatrick (109 Custer Ave, Lansing 48912),
of this, our brothers and sisters in the People of God generally first Monday of the month. This course
and Illuminator’s Lamp are doing incredible mission- goes through the spring.
ary outreach to Sword of the Spirit groups in Israel, 12/6 Our Money and Our Time (Jon & Cristin Luea)
Syria, Turkey, Dubai, and The United Arab Emirates. 1/3 Being on Mission as Married and Family (Jerry &
Funds collected will be sent to the People of God Jan Munk)
Community in Beirut for use wherever and however 2/7 Sex in Marriage (Jon & Cristin Luea)
needed. You can give cash or checks at the commu-
nity gathering on the 19th, or you can give online FESTIVAL OF TABLES: Ladies, this year our Festival is
through the Christmas Collection link on our home on February 12, 10:30 AM—1:00 PM. If you have a
page: www.workofchrist.com. THANKS! table idea, contact Alissa Brandenburg (517-648-
2694). Tickets are $15; our chari-
NEW CHILDCARE SCHEDULE IN THE MAKING! Sisters ty this year is the Lansing City
AND brothers AND Rescue Mission’s Women and
teens, please see the Children’s Shelter. We will get a
link to the childcare list of needed items from them
pool in the e-bulletin. and post that in January. Please get your table idea
If you were not included in the fall schedule, but on Alissa’s books before the holiday bustle drives it
want to be a part of the childcare pool, please fill from your mind!
out the survey. You will be able to make known your
age group preference there. Members who have SUMMER CAMP STAFF WANNABEES: Thinking of
previously filled out the survey do NOT need to do applying to serve at Summer Camp?
so again. We are still working to rebuild our volun- Those warm summer days seem too far
teer pool, and in order to continue to serve BOTH away? Well, it is time! Summer Camp
our toddlers and infants, we need your help! This is Applications went out to former staff
your chance to “come alongside” our brothers and Saturday, November 20. Former staff received an
sisters with young children and free them to wor- email with the link and new staff can access it on the
ship and serve during our gatherings. Deadline for website wocsummercamp.org. It will be available
completing the survey is December 15. Thanks so for a 3-week window, with a deadline of Monday,
much! December 13. We plan on giving a final announce-
ment/shout- out at the prayer meeting on Sunday
MARRIAGE EVENT: We are planning a night out for December 12.
couples on Friday, February 25, 7:30 PM. There will
be a speaker, nice refreshments, and plenty of time MICHIGAN MEN'S CONFERENCE: Brothers, please save
for fellowship. March 18-20 for the Michigan Men's Conference.
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The conference will take place at December 12
Gull Lake Ministries Center in INFANTS: Mary Glomski and helper
Hickory Corners, Michigan. This TODDLERS: Julia Grimm, Beth Lenhard, Heidi Stoll,
conference will include men from Charity Stoll
all of the Sword of the Spirit December 19
communities in Michigan. We will keep you posted INFANTS: Kendra Kennedy and helper
as plans become clearer. TODDLERS: Angela Krause, Viola Troyer, Annabel
Ludwig, Jacob Stoll
MEN’S BREAKFAST: We will have another one of our
terrific men’s breakfasts on Satur- NOAH’S ARK
day, January 15. Cost is really December 5 Theme: B-I-B-L-E. Team: Sue Luea, Lisa
cheap—$5.00 for adults and $2.50 Kogut. Helpers: Jack Fountain, Amanda Ludwig.
for students. Put it on your 2022 December 12 Theme: The Good Samaritan. Team:
calendar and invite a guest or two. Jan Munk, Cindy Kogut. Helpers: Sam Luea, Zoe
Kogut.
JORDAN DISTRICT WOMEN’S CRAFT EVENT: Christ- December 19 Theme: Christmas. Team: Judy Skiba,
mas is coming! Crafting is in the air! Cristin Luea. Helpers: Nick Mianecki, Abigail Lud-
Join us on Friday, December 3, at the Work of Christ wig.
Community Center, from 6:30—9:00 PM.
Who? Women and girls (aged 10 and above).
Why? Because crafts are fun to make and share
(and can be used as Christmas gifts!), and crafting is
a great way to build relationships! There will be four
craft stations (each with a $3-$5 supply cost). Each
craft will be a short (30-45 minute) activity that any-
one can do with a little instruc-
tion. There will be a hostess at
each table to help with the craft
and hand out the supply bags. CHILDREN’S GATHERING
The event will allow for us to OVERALL THEME: ANCHORED IN HOPE
just do one craft, or circle OVERALL SCRIPTURE: Hold fast to the hope that lies
around and do more. Please before us. This we have as an anchor to the soul.
bring a snack to share as crafting can fuel the appe- (Hebrews 6:18b-19a)
tite! DECEMBER Theme #1: The Spirit of Hope
Crafts: 1. Wooden circle Christmas ornaments paint- Scripture: (Romans 5:5) Hope does not disappoint
ed with stencils; 2. Card making; 3. Jewelry: brace- us, because God’s love has been poured out into
lets and rings; 4. A second Christmas ornament our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
craft. Questions? Please call or text Brandy Barr (517 December 5
-775-4877). GIRLS Team: Lori Ludwig, Lynne Brennan. Helpers:
Alissa Brandenburg, Lizzy Fountain, Sophie Stoll.
CHILDREN’S & YOUTH PROGRAMS DECEMBER Theme #2: Christmas
Scripture: The people who walked in darkness have
CHILD CARE seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the
December 5 land of gloom a light has shone. (Isaiah 9:1)
INFANTS: Kathy Schaefer, Marcia Dinolfo December 12
TODDLERS: Karen Skowronek, George DeWaters, BOYS Team: Jim Keenan, Brendan Murray. Helpers:
Susanna DeWaters, Joyce Richardson Kevin Krause, Jacob Mianecki, Xavier Luea.
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December 19 2:00 PM. Because of her health she has trouble do-
GIRLS Team: Michelle Comstock, Jess Kennedy. Help- ing everyday tasks. She needs help most specifically
ers: Jacqueline Giles, Susanna DeWaters, Annabel with making lunch for a 3-year-old and putting her
Ludwig. down for nap. But having someone with her to visit
JUNIOR HIGH GROUPS with is also helpful. See link in bulletin or call Bob or
December 2: Boys at DeFord home Lisa Ludwig to help. Thanks so much.
December 9: Girls at the community center
December 16 Boys at DeFord home
WILDFLOWERS: Brandie will let you know about De-
cember (likely a craft) and January (Playing Picasso)
details.
EXPLORERS: December 4—Mr. Krause will let you
know the details.
CHRIST’S YOUTH IN ACTION
12/2 Small Groups: 7:30—9:00 PM; girls at R&S
Imgrund; boys at T. Giles
12/9 Large Group: 7:30—9:00 PM, WOC center
12/17 CYA Christmas Party
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS:
Margaret Pauline Thelen, Therese deSpelder’s moth-
er, passed away October 28, at the age of 99. She
grew up in Saint Johns, on a mint farm, and grew up
hoeing peppermint. She lived through two world
wars and the Great Depression. She was married to
husband Clair for 63 years, and he proceeded her in
death. She was the mother of eight children, 16
grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
UCO MISSIONARY IN NEED OF A CAR: One of our
UCO Lansing Missionaries (Paul Fletcher) is in need
of a reliable used car for this upcoming year. This car
will be used to give rides to students for UCO events
& church, as well as allow the missionary to reliably
get around campus. If you are looking to sell a car
that fits this description, please call or email Paul
(517-303-3322) or p.fletch2222@gmail.com. Office Phone: 336-8530
Receptionist & Friday bulletin:
joyce.workofchrist@yahoo.com
HELP FOR KATRINA BUTLER: To assist the Jerry Munk: 336-8533; jerry.munk@yahoo.com
Mercy Ministry in meeting Katrina’s Fred Christopherson: wcfrederic@gmail.com
needs, below is a link to sign up to help on Newsletter: janice.munk@yahoo.com
Bookkeeper: workofchrist@ymail.com
Tuesday through Friday, from 11:00 AM— Web: www.workofchrist.com
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