Calvary Lutheran Church Welcomes You! We invite you to explore the life of our congregation, learn about its diverse people and ministries, and get a feel for what it’s like to be part of our church family. For more information stop by the Welcome Table in the courtyard. Take this booklet home to help plan your participation in Calvary activities and events.

Weekly Connect ion September 20-26, 2015

Be Sure to Decorate Your Stone for the Calvary Cairn!

Cairn: A grouping of stones that marks a sacred place or stands as a memorial and points the way for those that follow. Make

your stone to add to the Calvary cairn at the Welcome Table!

We want every member to participate!

1. Pick a stone and add your name and the date (or just the year).

2. Decorate with your favorite Christian symbol(s).

3. Place on the cairn in the area indicated.

Please note: pens are permanent ink!

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Celebrations this Week

Birthdays

Edie Ham 9/20 Bill Hildebrand 9/20 Tom Arno 9/21 Ashwin Singh 9/21 Max Myrhum 9/23 Gayle Pomraning 9/23

C.G. Schmitt 9/23 Curtis Stangl Jr. 9/24 Michael Jorgensen 9/25 Jasmine Krause 9/25 Jadyn Vanstrom 9/26

Thank you To Our Confirmation Students

At the second service today, seven of our students, who attended confirmation camp this summer at Luther Glen, will assist in worship and share some of what they learned at camp. They are James Cederstav, Anna Czajkowski, Derren Geiger, Avery Jones, Audrey Nations, Alex Stafford, and Emily Stangland.

Celebrating Two Faith Milestones!

Today, we recognize three 7th grade students who started their confirmation studies this past week: Grace Creelman, Audrey Nations, and Alex Stafford. Their mentors are, respectively, Vicki Turner, Meredithe Mainquist, and Bill Hildebrand. Please check out their bios in the narthex and

encourage them as they begin a new stage in their faith journey.

Also, today we welcome three year olds into Sunday School class. In recognition of this important step, each student will receive a new Whirl Storybook bible to use at home and in class. We offer our blessings to them and their families as they take this

exciting step!

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Giving Thought for the Day: Abundant Joy

…their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity... 2 Corinthians 8:2

Today at Calvary September 20, 2015

8:00am Worship • 9:30am Education • 10:30am Worship

Education Hour

Adult Forum Pastor Hand will lead a session out of the Adult

Crossings: God’s Journey with Us series. This series is a unique Bible overview designed for those with a limited history of study-

ing the Bible. For more information see p. 5.

The Formation and Call of a Rostered Leader in the ELCA: The

role of the Internship Process has been moved to October 4th.

High School Freshman through Seniors are invited to the

Gathering Room East as we further explore what it means to be a living stone through the topic “The Way I’m Wired: Discovering

Who God Made Me to Be.” Goodies provided!

Middle School Meet in the Luke Room downstairs.

Pre K(3 yrs)-6th Grade students meet in the Wave for a short

opening with music & an introduction to the theme for the day. Students will then break into age-level groups and go to separate classrooms. Parents are welcome to attend the opening & ac-company younger students, who may feel anxious, to their class-

rooms.

Classroom assignments: Preschool through Kindergarten are in Matthew downstairs in Sanctuary; 1st & 2nd grade are in Moses 3rd & 4th grade are in Noah and 5th & 6th grade are in Ruth. All

three classrooms are upstairs next to the Wave.

Parents please be sure to pick up your son or daughter promptly

at 10:20 am so the teachers may attend Worship Service.

Next Sunday 50th Anniversary Celebration.

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Join us… Invite a friend in need… All are welcome… Tuesdays, through December 8; 6:30 – 8:30 pm; at Calvary

DivorceCare is a faith-based support group open to anyone deal-ing with the hurt and confusion that often accompany the break-up of a relationship. The group meets weekly to help face these challenges and move toward rebuilding lives and healthy futures. Help, hope and healing are provided through the review, discus-sion and consideration of a variety of pre-arranged and timely,

useful topics.

For more information and to register, please contact the church

office at 858-755-2855 or www.divorcecare.org

CLC Bible Study Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm for High School age or Older This group does an in-depth study of the Bible, one book at a time. If you arrive at 6:30pm, there will be cookies and fellowship. Facilitated by Bill Hildebrand.

This Coming Week September 20-26, 2015

Monday All Day International Day of Peace

Tuesday 6:30 pm Divorce Care

Wednesday 6:45 pm CLC Bible Study

Wednesday 6:30 pm Adult Crossings

Thursday 7:30 pm Calvary Choir Begins

Saturday 5:30 pm Shake Rattle & Roll! Resounding Joy Fundraiser

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Adult Crossings: God’s Journey with Us

This twelve week series is a Basic Bible course but one with thought provoking questions. It is a unique Bible overview de-signed for those with a limited history of studying the Bible and who have a hunger to learn more. Together, we will explore what many scholars consider the eight core stories of the Bible, cover-ing the most simple, elemental, and non-negotiable story line that lies at the heart of biblical faith. The core stories include: God’s Call; The Exodus; Sinai Covenant; Promised Land; The Rule of David; The Life of Jesus; The Cross; and Resurrection Life. The study guide, produced by Select Learning, gives clear, easily un-derstood background on each section. The DVD presentations are made by Dr. Mark A. Throntveit, a professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, and Dr. Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Discussion will be facilitated by Laura Riesenberg. Classes will be in Gathering Room West. Register in the court-yard on Sunday mornings or by contacting the church office 858-755-2855. The study guide is $15; donations to cover the cost are appreciated. If needed, hardbound NRSV bibles are available for $8; a limited number of Bibles are available for checkout.

Lift Up Your Voice! Calvary Choir begins Thursday September 24*, from 7:30-8:45 pm in the Music Room: all are welcome (youth & adults). No mu-sic background required; come to learn and develop your skills and share God's Word through song. Email Aaron Mitchell at clc-musicleader@gmail.com or simply come to rehearsal.

International Day of Peace Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

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Upcoming Events Event Date Location

50th Anniversary Picnic Sept 27 San Dieguito County Park

Volunteers needed at TACO Sept 28 First Lutheran

September Health Kit Drive Ends Sept 30 Calvary

50th Anniversary Celebration! Sunday, September 27

Pastor Lubs and Ruth will return to Calvary to help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Pastor Lubs will preach at both services. And you will have an opportunity to visit with Pastor Lubs and

Ruth at a family picnic.

Next Sunday, September 27, 2015

• 8am Worship • 9:30am Education • 10:30am Worship

Shake Rattle & Roll! Resounding Joy’s Annual Fundraising Gala Saturday, September 26 from 5:30-10:00 pm

Del Mar Fair Grounds-Mission Tower Join us for an evening of dancing to the sounds of the renowned “Smokin’ Cobras” band. Enjoy fabulous silent and live auctions, dinner, cocktails & groove to your favorite 50’s songs! Costumes Encouraged. For more information or to purchase tickets visit resoundingjoyinc.org. Proceeds benefit Music Therapy for chil-

dren, young families, seniors, and military service members.

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Volunteers Needed at TACO Monday, September 28, 3:30-5:30pm

1420 3rd Avenue, San Diego Third Avenue Charitable Organization (TACO) is a non-profit that welcomes all people in need, for free meals, on Monday eve-

nings & Friday mornings.

Calvary has a long-standing commitment to provide nine volun-teers to serve on the fourth Monday of every month. If you are

interested in volunteering, sign up at the Welcome Table or con-tact the Church Office at 858-755-2855.

September Health Kit Drive During the month of September, Calvary’s Outreach Team is conducting a Health Kit drive. Items donated will go to Interfaith Community Services. If you can help we are in need of regular size shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, & razors. The dollar stores have all of these items at reasonable prices. You can drop off the items in the Narthex. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Krause at pekrause45@gmail.com.

Join us for BBQ, games & fun for all ages! Baseball, Horseshoes, & More!!

50th Anniversary Picnic!

Please bring your own meat & a dish to pass.

Bottled water, potatoes chips, plates, plastic ware, & napkins

will be provided.

Sign up at the Welcome Board in the courtyard.

Sunday, September 27, 12:30-4:00pm San Dieguito County Park, Area #3

1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive

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Kids for Christ (KFC)-Choir Kids for Christ (KFC) is for elementary students who are in-terested in singing with a group in worship services. Students will sing approximately once a month at the 10:30 am Service, with the first time being October 11. They will learn the songs during the Sunday School Opening with an additional rehearsal sched-uled when needed. If your child(ren) are interested in joining please contact Teresa Kaldor at tkkaldor@yahoo.com.

Middle School (M.S.)& High School (H.S.) Activities

Today Confirmation Camp Students participate in service

Sept 27 All Church Picnic-M.S. & H.S. Youth meet up at the

“Youth Pavilion”

Oct 9 M.S. Mentor-Mentee Gathering Putt-Putt & Pizza at

6:30 pm

Oct. 11 H.S. Scavenger Hunt at SDSU with Agape House

(Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry.) from 4-6pm.

Oct. 25 H.S. Youth Group making care packages for col-

lege Freshman at 6 pm in the Wave

Pizza & Putt-Putt Mentor - Mentee Gathering

Friday, October 9 Confirmation students and their mentors are invited to a fun evening of food and fellowship. We will meet in the Gathering Room West at 6:30 pm to share some pizza and then walk (or drive) over to Pelly’s Miniature Golf for a round of 18 holes. Parents may pick up their students at Pelly’s at approximately 8:30 pm. Cost is $10 per person. Please RSVP to Teresa Kaldor at clcfaithform@roadrunner.com by Wednesday, October 7.

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Smart Women, Smart Choices Friday, October 9 from 11 am-1 pm

San Diego Central Library Shiley Special Events Suite Please join us for a time of fellowship and reflection as we enjoy lunch and learn ways to be wise with money. Our esteemed speakers: God’s Desire for Your Life – Devotion Rev. Karla Shaw, Asso-

ciate Pastor-Discipleship Ministries Savvy Social Security Melanie A. Meyer, CFP®, CLU®, Fi-

nancial Consultant Financial Strategies for Women Stephanie L. Shields, CFP®,

FIC , RICP®, Wealth Advisor RSVP by October 5 to Monique Gallery 619-226-9458 or monique.gallery@thrivent.com

Future Events Event Date Location

Smart Women, Smart Choices Oct. 9 San Diego Central Library

Prime Timers Oct. 9 Border

Kids For Christ Choir Oct. 11 Calvary

Fall Bishop’s Gathering Oct 11 Calvary

Open Golf Tournament Oct 12 Vineyard Golf Course

Trunk or Treat Oct 28 Calvary

50th Courtyard Gala Nov 1 Calvary

Beach Clean Up Nov 7 Meet at Calvary

Red Cross Blood Drive Jan 31 Calvary

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San Diego Open Golf Tournament To Benefit the Ministries of Luther Glen & LRCC

Monday, October 12 Vineyard Golf Course in Escondido

You are invited to this year's San Diego Open to support LRCC.

To register visit www.LRCChome.com/golf, and fill out the regis-tration form. Registration fees include: green and cart fees, din-ner and a donation to support LRCC. Early Bird Golfer (before Oct. 1) $115, Golfers after Oct. 1 $140. If you register as an indi-vidual golfer, you will be placed into a foursome.

Fall Bishop’s Gathering Sunday, October 11 from 2-4:30 pm at Calvary

Bishop Robert Miller instituted the Fall Bish-op's Gatherings in the Pacifica Synod in the early days of the synod's history. This annu-al event will be filled with "L" words ... living, learning, leaning, loving, leading, lasting, leaving, listening, legacy, Luther, lift, and

light. All members are invited to attend!!

The gathering this year will be filled with thanksgiving, story-telling of how we together support the mission and ministry of the Pacifica Synod and ELCA, and much helpful and useful infor-

mation.

Participants may attend any of the gatherings in any of the loca-tions in San Diego County, but keep in mind there is one being held here at Calvary on October 11 from 2-4:30 pm. If you would like more information about the Fall Bishop’s Gathering please

contact the church office.

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Trunk or Treat Wednesday, October 28, at 6 pm

Come celebrate Halloween with Calvary by “Making a Joyful Noise”. All trunks are encouraged to have a music theme or have music with their trunk. We will have great food like: “mysterious meat loaf muffins”, “witch hat cupcakes” & more; fun crafts like haunted trees with twizzlers & candy corns; and great games like

a “Halloween Feel Box Game”. The Czajkowski family is plan-ning the event and cards for trunk ideas are available. Any deco-rating level is appreciated and the goofier the better! Please e-mail Amy at aczajkowski@parccivil.com or call at 760-518-6266 to confirm you are decorating a trunk and help make this a great event for Calvary and all families who want to come.

Prime Times Tour of the US Border Friday, October 9 Tour STARTS at 9am

US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the principle investigative arm of the US Department of Homeland Security & the 2nd largest investigative agency in the federal government.

Timeline for the day:

8am Carpools leaving Calvary

845am Need to be at ICE facility

9am Briefing about the history & ICE’s primary mission to promote homeland security and public safety through the criminal and civil enforcement of federal laws governing customs, interna-

tional trade and immigration.

10:15am Prepare for tour & board buses. (No Walking)

11am Tour of Eastern area

Noon Tour of Western area

Luncheon still to be arranged Please sign up as soon as possible. Please indicate if you are willing to drive and how many passengers you can take. A list with each person’s name, age & citizenship will be forwarded to ICE. To sign up call Hilde Koessler at 858-481-5480 or Marian Dun-can at 858-922-0934.

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Sanctuary Flowers Have you missed seeing flowers in church? The cost of a small arrangement to honor someone or commemorate an occasion is $45. A larger arrangement may be purchased for $75. The cost can be shared with other families if you wish. Please stop by the bulletin board and sign up today!

Beach Clean Up! Saturday, November 7 The group will leave CLC at 9 am All are welcome to help clean up our community. Meet at

Calvary then we will head to the designated beach as a group. Wear walking shoes, your “God’s Work Our Hands” t-shirt, & sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc.) Gloves, trash bags, & trash pickers will be provided. Sign up at the Welcome Table. Questions? Contact John Frazier, lulab@aol.com.

Calvary’s Courtyard Gala What: Catered Buffet Dinner When: November 1, 2015 Where: Courtyard of Calvary Lutheran Church Enjoy an unforgettable evening with Calvary family and friends under the “Big Top” sharing blessed memories of our past, wonderful music, and being inspired as we set our sights on the hope-filled future of our faith community. Look for your invitation in the mail!

Celebrate our 50th Anniversary

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Thank You for your Mission Support

Dear Partners in the Ministry of the Pacifica Synod,

Early in her ministry our Presiding Bishop, the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, introduced four emphases to foster an understanding of who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: We are church, we are Lutheran, we are church together, and we are church for the

sake of the world.

One of the key ways that we live into this understanding of the ELCA is through the faithful and generous Mission Support of the congregations in the Pacifica Synod. I write to offer thanks, on be-half of Bishops Finck and Eaton, the Pacifica Synod Council, and your sisters and brothers in Christ throughout the Pacifica Synod and the ELCA, for your faithful partnership as it was expressed

through your Mission Support in fiscal year 2014-2015.

Please find a Certificate of Appreciation and Contribution Report for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2015. $43,200 is the amount Pacifica Synod received from your congregation during the

months of February 2014 to January 2015.

We are church. We are Lutheran. We are church together. We are church for the sake of the world. Thanks to the faithful reflection of these emphases through the Mission Support of the congregations of our synod, we are able to: Support new and renewing ministries in our synod and through-

out the church, giving fresh voice to the gospel in the communi-ties where God plants us

Train leaders for the current and future needs of the church and take them deeply into our Lutheran identity

Walk alongside our congregations and leaders in the mobility process and at other times when help, support or encourage-ment are needed

Step forward as a church serving God’s people in times of pov-erty, hunger, disaster, disease and injustice, domestically and all around the world

Thanks be to God for this witness! Thanks be to God for your faith-ful partnership! Serving Christ with you,

Rev. Tim Philips, Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop

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Help the Environment & Celebrate Calvary’s 50th Anniversary!

Will be on sale again September 27 & November 1.

If you need to keep foods hot or cold for a few hours, these royal blue heavy duty insulated tote bags are perfect for the job. Ideal for travel, work, sporting events, or the beach. These bags are made of recy-cled polypropylene with polyester fiber and coated thermal film insulation. They also have a zipper clo-sure, plastic bottom insert, and dual-reinforced 20 inch carrying handles. They also feature graphic art by our very own Tina Ro-

hall.

These insulated bags will help you with all your grocery shopping needs and are being offered by Calvary’s youth for $6 each or 2 for $10! And remember for those of you who shop in Solana Beach & Encinitas (Cardiff, Leucadia & Olivenhain) there is a plastic bag ban so these reusable totes might just save you a few cents. They can be purchased at the Faith Formation ministry

table in the courtyard.

Proceeds go towards youth trips in 2015-2016.

On-Line Directory The church directory is now online! Please sign up at the wel-come table in the courtyard for a password for the members-only portion of the church website. This will give you access to the online directory. You will then be emailed directions for logging in and setting your password.

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Prayer Shawl Brochures available in the

Stephen Ministry kiosk in the Narthex

You are invited to join Calvary’s Prayer Shawl Ministry in its meaningful and tangible gift of God’s love and hugs to those ex-periencing tough times such as health issues, facing a crisis, first

time mothers, moving out of the area, etc.

Prayer Shawl meets on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9:00am to noon in Gathering Room, West. If you don’t knit or crochet but would like to learn, we are happy and willing to teach you.

Sound BoardCalvary needs individuals who are interested in operating the soundboard for Sunday Services, specifically the 10:30 Service. Training is provided. If you are interested please call the Office at 858-755-2855 and leave your name, phone number, and email.

Ways to get involved at Calvary

Coffee Hour Imagine getting to church on Sunday morning and not having coffee!! I know it sounds like a nightmare. But that nightmare could become a reality if Calvary didn't have wonderful

volunteers who come to church early to set it up.

Calvary is looking for members who are able to set up and clean up for coffee hour. All coffee, cookies, bagels and donuts

are provided by the church. If you are available contact Karen Bernard at 858-682

-5848 or kbernard@me.com.

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Christ In Our Home Christ in Our Home is a quarterly devotional resource published by Augsburg Fortress that encourages readers to live out their faith daily. Each reflective reading is accompanied by a daily scripture reference and prayer for the day. Cal-vary purchases copies of these pocket size books for members who are interested. The October, November, & December issue is at the office so stop in and pick up your free copy. Large print is also available.

August Financial Summary Giving for August 2015 was under budget and we continue to be under budget year-to-date by $42,039. We have work to do during the last four months of 2015 to close this budget gap.

Actual Budget Variance Actual Budget Variance

Giving revenue 58,225 69,375 (11,150) 467,911 509,950 (42,039)

Total revenue 63,643 72,455 (8,812) 503,421 542,570 (39,149)

Total expenses 58,503 50,847 (7,656) 382,845 381,413 (1,432)

Surplus / (Deficit) 5,140 21,608 (16,468) 120,576 161,157 (40,581)

August 2015 YTD

Prayer Station: For Those Displaced

Members of the congregation are invited to visit the prayer sta-tion and offer a prayer for those who have fled from their homes out of fear of danger whether caused by natural disasters like the fires in Northern California or created by humans such as in war-

torn Syria and other places of strife.

As you offer your prayer, take a ribbon and tie it to the “prayer

gate” as a symbol of hope and caring.

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Prayer & Care Three Ways to Submit and Update Prayer Requests

Complete a Prayer Card (in pews) & place it in the offering plate. Go to www.CalvaryLutheranChurch.org click on “Prayer Request”. Leave a message on the confidential phone line, 858-793-2820.

Health & Healing

Emma Marie & Rob Ann Schulz Eileen Richter Susan Dean Seiler Greg Cleveland Laurene Crosby Wayne Cole Jay Butterfass Marsha Summers Jerry Thompson

David Levy Steve & Jacy Horst Brian Applegate Joan Thoreson Brent Downer

Peggy Mosher Pastor Sue Ericsson Cathy Bennett Joanne Grueskin Sarah Henry Lorraine Holt Shelby Cindy Freeman Dori Torgerson Peggy Taylor Ellis Lynse Samantha Greer Dylan Sara Noelle Joiner John Schaefer Lu Oemcke Linda Farnlacher Jim Nancy L Virginia Yates

Sally Phyllis Dowling Kristen Jorgensen Stephen Vorhes Ruth Corraggio Gladys Cole Alice Guerreiro Kay Sereno Heidi Beard Susumu Honda Irene Honda Lana Holliday Mary Ann Bruce Night Joy Carlson Ray Stenstrom Margaret Stenstrom Charlotte Beth Stearman Mitchell Berk Pat Hand Ed Hanz Gary Stott Vicky Olson Don Graumann Patrick Keegan Jacob Hautaluoma Ron Ludwig Heather Seipt Don Hovland Britt Cederstav Guidance, Strength & Wisdom

Jillian Rose Jessica Bill and Carol Gates Jason Smith Larry Nail Todd

Diane and Family Crystal Fischer Mike Gilmore Jackie Thompson Applegate Family Jay Smith Mimi Thomas Christine Katrina Nelson Barb Klaman Martin Michael Sterner Carol &Loyd Captain Luke Schaeffer Jonathan Ashbeck Koffler Family Kay Carl Cederstav Facing Surgery

Lee Steffens Recovering from Surgery Or Medical Procedure

Andrea Quick Janet Bill Skinner Jami Kirk Safety & Protection [Spiritual & Physical

Jan & Terry Bluemer Jeffery Helsel Jolene Mullins Sarah Gaita Rev. John Lunn, Missionary to India & Liberia Matthew Tucker Jonathan Heintz

Please keep the following in your prayers this week:

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Council President Terry Bluemer Member Ann Hein

Vice-President Laura Riesenberg Member Joy Dahlberg

Secretary Dick Beckman Member Mike Guerreiro

Treasurer Joe Dowling Member Jim Mainquist

Calvary Lutheran Church 424 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Ph. (858) 755-2855 fax (858) 793-2821

www.calvarylutheranchurch.org \

Staff Senior Pastor—The Rev. Dr. Lawrence L. Hand

clcpastor@roadrunner.com

Pastoral Intern—Vicar Dianne Finnecy

clcvicar@roadrunner.com

Director Of Music—Dr. Aaron Mitchell

clcmusicleader@gmail.com

Business Manager—Samantha Canty

clcbizmgr@roadrunner.com

Office Manager—Amanda Backsen

clcoffice@roadrunner.com

Facilities Maintenance—Hector Alcaraz

clcoffice@roadrunner.com

Grounds Maintenance—Craig Lysne

clcoffice@roadrunner.com

Ministry Team Leaders

Technology Jeff Miller

Congregational Life OPEN*

Faith Formation Teresa Kaldor

Giving Diane Beckman & Janis Ryan

Outreach OPEN*

Property Al Schlegel

Worship & Music Dave & Pat Talmon

*Call church office for contact information.