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A newsletter of Calvary Presbyterian Church

August 2014

On the

Pg. 2 From Pastor Ron

Pg. 3 Youth Ministry

Pg. 5 CE Ministry Team

Pg. 6 Session Highlights

Pg. 7 From the Eagle’s

Nest

August 2nd and

3rd; 9th and 10th;

23rd and 24th—

Sermons on the Let-

ter to the Philippi-

ans.

August 16th and 17th: Bring a kid to

Calvary weekend. Come to worship this

weekend and bring a kid to share in wor-

ship. There will also be Sunday School

during the services. So, bring a kid, even

if you have to borrow one from a friend

or neighbor. It will be a kid friendly ser-

vice.

August 30 and 31st—Zambia Mission

Team Report

Annual Church Picnic

When; Sunday, Aug.17th, dinner at 12:00/noon

Where; Mud Mountain Dam Park, 30525 S.E. Mud Mt. Rd.

Cayuse Shelter house.

What to bring;

Food to share; main course

dish, salad, or dessert.

Your own table service

Lawn chair if you wish

Big smile and a happy heart!!

Happenings:

Games for everyone to enjoy, with prizes to surprise!

Swimming for children

Hiking trails

Fellowship for all, bring a friend too.

Wonderful meal.

Beverages will be furnished.

PRAYERS Please: For safe travel and doing God’s

work joyfully and skillfully.

August 1 –13 for the Zambia Mission Team Members:

Ken and Suzanne Popp

Judy Davis

Lauren Hardman

Ronda Henry

Dave Dietz

Michael Dietz

Krista and Jeff Hixson

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NEWS FROM PASTOR RON—

Summer blessings to all the saints in the Calvary family of faith! I hope and trust

that you all are enjoying the summertime so far.

As you are reading this, our mission team is in Zambia. Please continue to pray for

this mission team – that God would use them in mighty ways, beyond what they could do in their own

strength. The team returns on August 13, and we will want to give them a glad and warm welcome home! The

team will give their report on the weekend of August 30 and 31. I'm sure they will have much to share as Cal-

vary continues to deepen its relationship with the ministries in southern Africa. You won't want to miss their

report!

As we all look forward and consider new ministries for Calvary, I am desiring to explore the possibility of

resurrecting our Stephen Ministry. If you would be open to helping me with this, please let me know. Calvary

would need at least three trained Stephen Ministry leaders for this to be fruitful. A Stephen Ministry Leader's

Training course will be offered next February. Soon, I am hoping to gather together past Stephen Ministers

and others interested in this ministry to talk about how best to resume this important ministry.

Let me close with these great words from Philippians 1:3-6, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In

all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first

day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion

until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Blessings,

6th Grade Welcome to Youth Group

Paint Fight Night

August 2014

YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS— Summer Schedule—Grades 6-12 meet every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Youth Director: Ben Auger Phone: (360)825-3820 E-mail: ben@calvarypreschurch.org page 3

DIDYOU KNOW…

… that 46% of our youth group teens live

with both biological parents?

CALVARY YOUTH MINISTRIES UPDATE ALT-ernative Teaching Every time we do youth group, we break into small groups for discussion. We start each discussion with “highs and lows,” in which

students share the high points of their week and the low points. They love having the opportunity to share about their lives and be

heard and encouraged. We always take time to crack open a bible, find a few verses or paragraphs, read, and talk about them. Then

we close with prayer. That’s a typical model for bible study right? Well, yes and no….

Our youth ministry leaders use an ALT-ternative Teaching Method: Ask, Listen, Teach.

ASK – After we read a bible passage, we ask the students challenging questions. We know that the only way to get deep answers is to

ask deep questions. It’s also important that we ask without an agenda or without expecting a right answer. We really want to know

what our teenagers think and have to say and we want them to think critically. After a while, this creates an environment that is open

and where teens are free to share and won’t be judged if they’re wrong.

LISTEN – Rather than lecture them about what exactly to believe, we listen to what they think because students love to be heard and

we love for them to think critically. After the group leader has heard their thoughts, we compliment and validate them. We even vali-

date them when they’re wrong, which is hard, but saying things like “that’s a profound thought” or “thanks for your honesty” go a

long way. I’ve found that the more I listen to what teens have to say, the more they want to hear what I have to say. After minutes of

struggling to come up with answers, they’ll sometimes cry, “Stop stalling. Just tell us the right answer Ben!”

TEACH – This third step isn’t as simple as it appears. If we go straight to our lesson plan or agenda, then the students will think

we’ve heard nothing they’ve had to say. If I started my lesson by asking, “Who is Jesus?” and in my mind prepared to support Him

being God, but as my teens already affirmed the fact that Jesus is God and then began wrestling through the Trinity and Jesus being

fully man, my references to Jesus being God and having scripture passages to support that won’t resound well with my students.

Teachers need to be flexible, yet know their stuff. It’s harder to do than a academic-lecture teaching format, but ALT-ernative teach-

ing is more effective because it allows us to speak straight into their lives and address their doubts, worries, and information-gaps.

Next time you read the Gospels, watch how Jesus constantly uses the ALT-ernative teaching method with his disciples and followers.

In Luke 9 He asked, “Who do the crowds say I am?” He listened to his disciples answer and actually wanted to know what they

thought. Then Jesus asked a deeper question: “Who do you say I am?” When Peter answered “You are the Christ,” Jesus began teach-

ing his group about the Son of Man, self-denial, and the cost of following Him.

Ask. Listen. Teach.

PAINT FIGHT—On Thursday, July 10 we welcomed our new 6th-graders by throwing paint at them. They loved it! (See Page 2)

MISSION TRIP

Our youth group teenagers are taking our SonTreasure Island VBS on the road to First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, WA.

They’re a small church and we’re coming to bolster their children’s program and youth ministry by planning games, bible stories, and

youth events. Please pray for our teens as they take on this responsibility and leave their comfort zone to serve God. Come hear all

about our mission trip when we report at church service on September 7.

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Members and Friends:

Africa Mission Team

Fil Krull

Richard Butts

Doris Sharp

The Pennington Family

Lisa Wiscomb

Frank Osborne

PNC

Global Missionaries:

In South Africa:

Karl & Jenny Teichert

John & Heather Witherow

In Zambia:

Rachel Kasanya at Balm of Gilead

School

Pastor John & Thenny Mpanga at

The Healing Place School

In Costa Rica:

Adam & Andrea Carlsen

Mission Aviation Fellowship:

Wil & Nan Grant

Village Steps:

Ken & Suzanne Popp

Serving Our Country Around

the World:

US NAVY: Adam Almich, Michael

Malidore, Matt Thomas

US ARMY: James Borst, Bryar

Courneya, Bret Gillispie, Paul

Goodfellow, Andrew Hurst,

Andy Knudson Jr., Erik Nielsen,

Kyle Wagner, Joshua Walters

US MARINES: David Walt

US COAST GUARD: Alan Plaster

US AIR FORCE: Aaron Baer

Please Lift Up in Prayer:

TREASURER’S REPORT May 31, 2014

As of 5/31/14 Checking - WRCU $ 76,563

As of 5/31/14 Savings – WRCU 5,006

Edward Jones Cash Account 175

Youth Ministries Checking & Savings 141

Synod Mission Building Certificates 25,642

Synod Mission Development Cert. 10,000

Total $ 117,527

Year to date receipts are under budget by $1,028

and year to date expenses are under budget by

$3,673.

Blessings,

Kirk Parce, Treasurer

May

2014

Year to Date

Budget Year to Date

Receipts

$ 28,197

$136,656

$135,538

Expenditures

$ 26,219

$133,340

$137,013

August 2014

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Notes from your Pastor Nominating Committee:

We met Saturday the 12th of July with 3 members of the Presbytery to go over directions for a “Restart” of our

pastor search for Calvary. It was decided that we should not change our MIF, but we must be more transparent

with our candidates upfront about the differences within our congregation. As well as the history of sexual mis-

conduct in our past staff. Both of these items will challenge and explain in part who we are today to a new

head of staff. Any concerns or items Session has

shared with us will be taken into consideration during the interviews.

.

On a sad note for us, Al Reiter has resigned from the PNC. He has given many many hours and time to this

project and we will really miss him.

We have the MIF posted and applications are again rolling in. We feel we are on a faster track because of our

earlier experiences. Everyone’s prayers and caring is needed for all of Calvary as we all work together for the

Glory of God.

From Christian Education Ministry Team:

Vacation Bible School was a success! Thanks to all who volunteered their time, energy, supplies, decorations, food, and donations to this ministry for our community's children and their families. We had an average of 58 kids (grades K through 5th), 20 youth, and 20 adults -- all on the church campus during each of the five days, June 23-27. There were also 20 other CPC volunteers behind the scenes as support (decorating, ironing t-shirt transfers, building, cleaning, moving furniture, etc.).

Our mission project this year, collecting ready-to-eat snacks for the Hospital Foundation's Backpack program, netted 313 items (our goal was 300)! Also, six children accepted Christ for the first time, and nine re-committed their lives to Him. The end of VBS celebration, a dinner before Saturday night service on June 28th, was prepared by Church Life. 98 people were at the meal, and 112 attended the worship service. Our church family was blessed by all the fun, excitement, dedication, and openness to the Holy Spirit that VBS makes possible! Glory be to God! **************************************************************************************************** Looking ahead to this September: be watching for information about our new Sunday School pro-gram, and a Fall Kick-off on a Wednesday evening, after Labor Day. Exciting things are planned!

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Big Thank You for” Bras for Africa” program!!

Ladies, you have done it again!! Calvary has a rolling duffle bag packed full with a great as-

sortment of wonderful bras for the trip to Africa. Thanks to those who contributed bras, 170

and counting so far. Thanks to those who gave money to fill in the size ranges we needed for the

school. Also some of the cash will be used to pay for transporting the Bras. Clean, color as-

sorted bras will be added to the schoolgirl’s hygiene kits. Again Calvary saw a need and ful-

filled it.

Again thanks……….Jane Dursteler; your former Bra Lady

Highlights from Session

At it stated meeting on July 14, 2014, your Session:

Moved the stated meeting for August from the 11th to the 4th

Accepted Kirk Parce’s resignation as Church Treasurer, effective August 31

Approved the policy that only marriages between a man and a woman will be held at Cal-

vary

Heard a report regarding the Full Bellies Community Dinner that is being very successful

and growing.

The Philippine Mission Team

would like to Thank You for all

your prayers and support during

their amazing adventure in late

June-early July. Members were Neal

& Charlene Quilo and their

daughter Elizabeth, Charles Quilo,

Keith Nelson, Susan Heiser, &

Cherie Murchie.

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August 2014

Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon

the Lord shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as

eagles...

From Th

e Eagle’s

Nest

Dear Calvary Family,

Richard and I have found out first- hand about the level of caring at Calvary. We talk about our church

family and now he and I have experienced an outpouring of well wishes, prayers and offers to help.

When he went into surgery on the morning of July 1st, I felt that a blanket of prayer was wrapped

around him. How can we thank you all enough for what you have done? People called, prayed, sent

cards, gave him movies to watch and came over for visits. It was faith in action. As an update, Richard

is doing well. He still has to be very careful about how much he moves around and how he reaches for

things. But he is gaining energy a bit at a time. We both thank you so much.

On a different subject, it was great to participate in Vacation Bible School. The “story lady” had a

great time! The experience has given me much to think about. As you know, we had a theme centered

around finding God’s treasures. As I look back on that week, I have reflected upon what treasures there

are for folks of faith. Scripture tells us of God’s gift of love, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the gift of

Jesus’ life and salvation. Taking this as a starting point, there are some other gifts that have occurred to

me as I lift up the lid of the trunk and peer inside.

Freedom, resilience, inner peace and confidence are some of these treasures. Over the next couple of

Caller articles, look for more reflections upon these ideas. And there is an invitation from me to you:

please take time to think about your experience with spiritual treasures and share them with me.

It is good to be back to the work of ministry. Thank you again for your love and support.

Calvary Presbyterian Church

1725 Porter St. Enumclaw, WA 98022 Phone: 360-825-3820

Email: office@calvarypreschurch.org website: http://www.calvarypreschurch.org

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Associate Pastor: Cindy Ehlke cindy@calvarypreschurch.org Youth Director: Ben Auger ben@calvarypreschurch.org The Caller editor-Eva Dietz

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Calvary’s Vision (updated 2013)

Calvary Presbyterian Church is a worshipping family of believers

centered in Christ, led by His Holy Spirit, rooted in God’s Word,

growing in love, branching out in faith

to serve God in our Church, our community

and all around the world.

I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him,

he will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15:5

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