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CLEAR LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH A Christian family who cares for you!

Rocky Railway~ Jesus’ Love Pulls Us Through

June 27, 2021 Vacation Bible School Closing Program

A LARGE print version of this worship folder is available from an usher.

Clear Lake Lutheran Church Pastor: Rev. Jeff Corder 270 Outer Drive Phone: 260-495-9219 Fremont, IN 46737 Email:[email protected]

CLLC VBS 2021 Worship Service of Praise and Thanksgiving

THE PREPARATION (We prepare our hearts and minds by confessing our sins and humbly turning to our God who alone is able to forgive our sins. In His strength we seek new life in Christ.)

Check out the pictures of the week!

Ringing of the Bells

Welcome Pastor Jeff Corder

Invocation/Prayer

Remembering Carola Thomas

VBS Hymn Jesus Loves Me

1. Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong. Refrain

Refrain Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

VBS Theme Song Your Power Will Pull Us Through

We trust, we trust, we trust in you, Jesus. You’re all, you’re all, you’re all that we need. Your power will pull us through. We’re trusting in you! We’re trusting in you!

You give us hope and life that’s forever. You make us bold, And we stand together. Your power will pull us through. We’re trusting in you! We’re trusting in you!

We’re off on this journey; there’s no looking back. With Jesus to lead us, we’re on the right track. Ohh, ohh. Wide open spaces for wide open eyes. We’re looking ahead for the next big surprise. Ohh, ohh.

Repeat

The theme for the week was – “Rocky Railway”~"Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through"

Each day we had one Bible Point. We learned that Jesus’ power gives us hope, helps us do difficult things, helps us be good friends, be bold, and lets us live forever!

MONDAY = Ramsey CREW guided by Caroline Cox; Helper: Jordan Whitsitt Bible Point: Jesus’ power helps us do hard things. KidVid Cinema with Bev. Dominic relies on Jesus’ power to take a tough karate test….after failing many times Crafts with Tracy, Char and Kris: Name tags, Power Bands; Train Picture Chew Chew Snacks with Alicia: Chew Chew Track Granola Bars Loco Motion Games with Camilla, Alexander and Hank Runaway Train, Tame the Leader Sing and Play Express with Deanna: Learned Rocky Railway VBS Songs Music technician helper: Daniel Knoblauch Bible Adventures with Pastor Jeff: Encouraged Ananias to do the hard thing God asked of him. We experienced a trust fall.

Key Verse: “Jesus’ power helps us do hard things.”

Ramsey’s Crew (9): Kevin McCallum, Oliver Stoegbauer, Allyson McCallum, Lilly Landreth, Karli Sattison, Evelyn Hughes, Logan Sattison, Charlie McCardle, Tripp Winkler

* * * * * * * * * * * TUESDAY = DAY TWO AVA CREW guided by Jill Winkler Helpers: Cara Eichler and Valerie Leech Bible Point: Jesus’ power gives us hope. KidVid Cinema with Bev: Analiz uses her music to bring Jesus’ hope to her sick grandmother and so many others. Crafts: Embellished Train Conductor hats and train whistles; Decorated wind chimes. Chew Chew Snacks with Alicia: Fruit Cups and Popcorn Loco Motion Games with Alexander, Hank and Camilla: HOPE Ball Sing and Play Express with Deanna: Worked on songs without seeing the lyrics. Bible Adventures with Pastor Jeff: Paul encourages others in a storm and shipwreck (Acts 27) Key Verse: “Be strong in the Lord!” Psalm 31:24

Congregation and Children’s Song “This Train is Bound for Glory” This train is bound for glory, this train. This train is bound for glory, this train. This train is bound for glory. Jesus made a place in heaven for me. This train is bound for glory, this train.

This train is bound for glory, this train. This train is bound for glory, this train. This train is bound for glory. Jesus made a place in heaven for me. This train is bound for glory, this train. Repeat

(Freestyle)

Ava’s crew (8): Miller Johnson, Isaac Westrick, Leo Carvers, Louisa Balzer, Boden Schnitkey Ashley Oberst, George Oberst, Michael Van Westen

* * * * * * * * * * * * * WEDNESDAY = DAY THREE Sierra CREW guided by Kennedy Zeller Helpers: Christian Knoblauch; Emitt Westrick Bible Point: Jesus’ power helps us be bold. KidVid Cinema with Bev. Lauren helps in a community food program, trusting Jesus’ power to help her boldly step out, serve, and share Jesus’ love. Crafts with Tracy, Char and Kris: Prayer Jars (part 1), Railroad Cross Chew Chew Snacks with Alicia: Coal ~ Rice Crispy Squares Loco Motion Games with Camilla, Alexander and Hank: Keep the Ball On The Parachute!!! Sing and Play Express with Deanna: Added the guitar to the songs Bible Adventures with Pastor Jeff: The groups celebrated with a healed man, then discovered how Peter and John boldly shared Jesus…even if it meant a stay in jail. (Acts 3:1-4.31)

Sierra’s Bible Verse: “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” Isaiah 40:29

Sierra’s Crew (7): Brayden Bartel, Roslyn Balser, Myles Long, Josie Stegbauer, Ivy Landmeyer, Emitt Westrick, James Knoblauch, Kayne Schnitkey, Christian Knoblauch,

Thursday Day 4’s Buddy was Finn. We learned the following: Bible Point: Jesus’ Power lets us live forever. KidVid Cinema with Bev. Isaac was sad when his brother Joel died. Isaac found Jesus’ strength through dance, and he dances to celebrate Joel’s life forever in heaven! Crafts with Tracy, Char and Kris: Prayer Jars Part II; Railroad Lantern

Chew Chew Snacks with Alicia: Cross ~ Pretzels and Gummies Loco Motion Games with Camilla, Alexander and Hank: Water Relay Sing and Play Express with Deanna: Songs without the vocal track Bible Adventures with Pastor Jeff: We explored God’s plan for a forever friendship with us. Then, we experienced Jesus’ sacrificial loving forgiveness. Matthew 26:17-28:10

Finn’s Bible Verse: “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you.” Romans 8:11

* * * * * * * * * * * * * Music “Power Shuffle” VBS children I feel it in the air right now. It’s all around, I see it everywhere. It’s the power, yeah, yeah, God’s power. It’s the power to move any star.

It’s the power to heal your broken heart. It’s the power, yeah, God’s power. So don’t hold back, no, don’t hold still. ’Cause God is here, and he is real.

Take four steps to the left, to the left. 1, 2, 3, 4. Turn it around and move to the right. 1, 2, 3. Now take tiny little jumps, four to the front. 1, 2, 3, 4. Four jumps back, but you better look back. 1, 2, 3, 4. Now freeze, and everybody clap your hands. Now stop. Repeat

“Power Shuffle” by Jay Stocker. © 2015 Group Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. No unauthorized use or duplication permitted * * * * * * * * * * * * FRIDAY DAY = DAY FIVE Lawrence CREW guided by Hayden Knoblauch and Phoenix Whitsitt Bible Point: Jesus’ power helps us be good friends. KidVid Cinema with Bev: Two girls meet and become friends spending time together and growing in friendship with Jesus and each other!

Crafts with Tracy, Char and Kris: The Old Rugged Cross String Art Chew Chew Snacks with Alicia: Friendship ~ Ice Pops Loco Motion Games with Alexander Kaduk, Hank Landreth, Camilla Cox Walk the trails in the CLLC woods. Sing & Play Express with Deanna: Rehearse for the Sunday Program Wild Bible Adventures with Pastor Jeff: We searched for “review clues”. The church is united. Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-35 Celebrated and searched out ways the first Christians showed friendship and unity.

Key Verse: “Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” John 15:12

Lawrence’s CREW (9): Annie Hughes, Eddie Hughes, Amelia Carver, Lily Myers, Dominick Balsar, Hunter Feller, Jacob Oates, Joseph McCallum

Congregation and VBS Song “The Old Rugged Cross”

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame. And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain.

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down. And I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown.

Message Rev. Jeff Corder

Offering If you would like to add your gift to our special mission projects, mark it VBS mission project on the white envelope in the pew and place in the offering plate. Please make checks out to Clear Lake Lutheran Church and memo VBS mission. Thank you for ALL the donations received.

Our mission this year is: the Steuben County Humane Shelter. A big thank you to the Humane shelter for speaking with us and sharing their puppy with us. The Shelter has dogs and many, many kittens and cats ready to be adopted. The boys and girls brought in donations all week towards the support of the shelter. After an intense competition, the boys beat the girls and Bev got a pie in the face!!! We raised $356.40 for the Steuben County Humane Shelter.

We also thank the Don Ayres VBS Endowment Fund and The Lutheran Foundation for helping fund our VBS week.

Prayer of the Church (Please stand) L Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.

(After each petition of the prayer) L Lord, in Your mercy, C Hear our prayer. (The prayer concludes) L Into Your hands O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen.

Lord's Prayer (Spoken by all) C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Benediction P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and T give you peace. C Amen.

CLOSING HYMN: “Go My Children” (LSB 922)

1. Go, My children, with My blessing, Never alone. Waking, sleeping, I am with you; You are My own. In My love’s baptismal river I have made you Mine forever. Go, My children, with My blessing— You are My own.

2. Go, My children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure. Here you learned how much I love you, What I can cure. Here you heard My dear Son’s story; Here you touched Him, saw His glory. Go, My children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure.

3. Go, My children, fed and nourished, Closer to Me; Grow in love and love by serving, Joyful and free. Here My Spirit’s power filled you; Here His tender comfort stilled you. Go, My children, fed and nourished, Joyful and free.

4. I the Lord will bless and keep you And give you peace; I the Lord will smile upon you And give you peace: I the Lord will be your Father, Savior, Comforter, and Brother. Go, My children; I will keep you And give you peace.

Silent Prayer

Keep in touch. We hope to see you back next year at CLLC VBS! ☺

Would you consider helping us out next year?

A round of applause for our VBS Volunteers VBS Director: Beverly Van Westen Registration: Bev Van Westen, Pastor Corder, Penny Retcher, Terri Hague Crew Leaders: Jill Winkler, Caroline Cox, Kennedy Zeller, Hayden Knoblauch, Phoenix Whitsitt Crew Assistants: Christian Knoblauch, Emitt Westrick, Jordan Whitsitt Preschool Assistants: Valerie Leech, Cara Eichler Bible Adventures: Pastor Jeff Corder Sing and Play Music: Deanna Shuman Music Helpers: Tracy Creager, Jill Winkler, Daniel Knoblauch Crafts: Tracy Creager, Char Knoblauch, Kris Gartner Craft Helpers: Daniel Knoblauch, Kelly McArdle KidVid Cinema Leader: Bev Van Westen LOCO Motion Games: Camilla Cox, Alexander Kaduk, Hank Landreth Daily Problem Solver: Terri Hague Chew Chew Snacks Alicia Tijerina Chew Chew Snack Ladies: Bernadette Bartel, Cheryl Leiter, Julie Zachrich, Pat Bondi Snack Assistants:Andrew Shields; Mara Bartel Keeper of the Treasures: Terri Hague Photographer: Julie Zachrich, Dailia Working, Terri Hague, Valerie Leech, Alicia Tijerina Daily VBS cleaners: Jill Winkler, Penny Retcher, Craft and Snack Crews, Terri Hague, Alexander Kaduk Mission funders - Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ☺ Electronic Technicians: Deanna Shuman, Tracy Creager, Pastor Jeff

Note: If we somehow missed your name or even misspelled it, please know that we appreciated everyone’s participation! ☺

Creating The Rocky Railway set for this year’s VBS theme was a great example of teamwork, ‘pulling through” to reach a destination. Conductor Sandy Ayres coordinated the efforts of Brakeman Bob Burris, Engineer Pastor Jeff Corder, Switchmen George McCracken and Terry Heckman and Dispatchers Terri Hague and Julie Zachrich, Porters Tracy Creager and Char Knoblauch created beautiful aspen trees for those traveling on the VBS journey. The Caboose Crew of Bruce Moody, Don Crapo and Marty Zachrich made sure the train could enter and leave the station. Thanks to all who gave countless hours of time and talent to make The Rocky Railway scene so realistic. This year’s VBS participants will have visual proof that “Jesus’ Power Pulls us Through!”

A very special thank you to all who made this VBS possible with their donations of food, time, talents, and treasure. We couldn’t have done it without you! God Bless You!

We hope to see you back at VBS next year! ☺

Clear Lake Lutheran Church Preacher: Rev. Jeff Corder June 27, 2021 Closing Program of VBS A Christian family who cares for you!

A big thank you to everyone who supported our Vacation Bible School! We had a great week.

In our prayers we remember Tom Kramer, Nancy Lather, Deb Bristel, Deanna’s neighbor, Chris, Mila, Dorcas Stegelmann, Arwen Mallay, and Mason Stephens. We keep in our payers, Jared, Anna and Ezekiel Cooksey. We also pray for The Winkler’s neighborhood and the friends and family of their neighbor, Wilma.

In His Service This Week Today 9:00 VBS Celebration Sunday Tuesday 1:00 Mah Jongg Sunday 9:00 Divine Worship with special guest soloist, Stephanie Carlson

EACH MONTH the members of Clear Lake Lutheran Church have an opportunity to serve God by assisting others. This month our special mission is Habitat for Humanity.

Join us for our services this summer ~ usually outside at the Pavilion. They begin at 9:00 AM. We feature guest musicians throughout the summer!

July 4 Stephanie Carlson August 1 Donald Ross, Bagpipes August 15 10:00 AM Kasota Island Service with guest musician; Chere` Pepper, Soloist and guitar September 5 Katharine Burris, Soloist

Our own Clear Lake Lutheran Choir, under the direction of Beth McCracken, provides music for us weekly.

Thank you for your support of our VBS program! Remember: “Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through!” Trust Jesus!