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For the week ending Sunday, September 2, 2018 Volume 50 Number 35 The Calmeth News (USPS 555560). Published weekly, free of charge by Calvary United Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202-2599. Periodicals paid at Arlington, VA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202. Calvary United Methodist Church www.calmeth.org Office: 703-892-5185 Fax: 703-892-0414 Calvary Children’s School: Preschool: 703-892-4112 Periodical Address Service Requested The Calmeth News 2315 South Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202 Our Mission: Through worship, education, service, and fellowship, we'll share with all people Christ's message of faith, hope, and love. What’s Going on at Calvary It’s a quiet week for church activities, but there are many groups that meet at Calvary throughout. Please check with the church office before scheduling an event or activity. Sunday, September 2 8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:30am—Meal Packaging Event in Harris Hall 11am—Worship with Holy Communion 12:15pm—Coffee Hour Monday, September 3 Labor Day Holiday—Church Office Closed Choir Schedule Rehearsals resume The various choirs return this week. The schedule is: Chancel Choir - first Sunday service September 2 first Thursday rehearsal September 6 Occasional Choir for 8:30am worship - meet at 8am on Sunday, September 9 to sing at 8:30am worship that day. Adult Handbell Choir - first Thursday rehearsal Oct. 4. Children's Choir for children 2nd grade and older - first rehearsal is Sunday, September 9, at 9:30am Youth Handbell Choir for youth 5th grade and older- first rehearsal is Sunday, September 16 at 12:15pm. Food Packaging Lots of volunteers came at 9:30am to help and 15,000 packages were prepared and sent to Haiti! Great job! Also, thanks to (Dr.) Danielle Mutone-Smith, Division Director (Acting) for Policy, Partnerships, Program & Communications, Food for Peace USAID, for her presentation following the 11am worship service on global food issues. A link to the video will be posted to our website soon, and more information can be found at www.usaid.gov. Six for Supper / Six for Supper Plus Sign up by September 2 Six for Supper is a small group fellowship where people gather several times over the course of a year for meals at each other’s homes or at a restaurant as a way to get to know one another. It is a living, loving, growing group. This year we are kicking off Six for Supper Plus. These groups will meet once a month for a year. You can choose which group to join. Forms will be available on Sunday, or you can contact Janet Kiel for information or to sign up. Your group leader will contact you after Sunday, September 9, Rally Day, to schedule your first meal together. Preschool Reunion Don’t miss the block party for Calvary Children’s School’s 20th Anniversary! There will be Games * Music * Friends * Food * T -shirts, and fun on Sunday, September 9. We begin with 11:00 Worship, then move to the block party from 1-3pm. RSVP and submit memories on FB at “Calvary Children's School 20th Anniversary” or [email protected]. SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, September 8, 8-10am Pancake Breakfast Sun., September 9 from 1-3pm Preschool 20th Reunion Saturday, September 29—Women’s Day Retreat Thursday, October 4—Sunday, October 7 Mission Trip Friday, October 12—Sunday, October 14 gather for the Next Level Innovations Weekend Next Level Innovations (NLI) Moving Along in the Process A HUGE thank you to everyone who completed the survey for the Next Level Innovations (NLI) process! As a reminder, NLI helps thriving churches - such as Calvary - tap into their vast potential and strengthen their positions in their communities and in the Conference. It does so by helping them analyze and reflect upon their relationships with God, their communities, and each other, and returning ideas to help these churches reach the “next level”. We encourage you to continue praying for Calvary throughout this process and want to invite you to include the Wesley Covenant Prayer into your daily prayers as a unified prayer for our church during the NLI process. Please mark your calendars for the upcoming “Innovations Weekend,” Friday, October 12–Sunday, October 14. Calvary will have a number of events that weekend – culminating in a special combined 10am worship service on the 14th. Your participation in this weekend is vital to the success of our journey in the NLI process! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Transcript of Calvary United Methodist Church Periodical The Calmeth News · Rehearsals resume The various choirs...
For the week ending Sunday, September 2, 2018 Volume 50 Number 35
The Calmeth News (USPS 555560). Published weekly, free of charge by Calvary United Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA
22202-2599. Periodicals paid at Arlington, VA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CALVARY UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202.
Calvary United Methodist Church
www.calmeth.org Office: 703-892-5185
Fax: 703-892-0414 Calvary Children’s School:
Preschool: 703-892-4112
Periodical Address Service Requested The Calmeth News
2315 South Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202
Our Mission: Through worship, education, service, and
fellowship, we'll share with all people Christ's message of faith, hope, and love.
What’s Going on at Calvary It’s a quiet week for church activities, but there are many groups that meet at Calvary throughout. Please check with the church office before scheduling an event or activity.
Sunday, September 2 8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:30am—Meal Packaging Event in Harris Hall 11am—Worship with Holy Communion 12:15pm—Coffee Hour
Monday, September 3 Labor Day Holiday—Church Office Closed
Choir Schedule Rehearsals resume The various choirs return this week. The schedule is: Chancel Choir - first Sunday service September 2 first Thursday rehearsal September 6
Occasional Choir for 8:30am worship - meet at 8am on Sunday, September 9 to sing at 8:30am worship that day.
Adult Handbell Choir - first Thursday rehearsal Oct. 4. Children's Choir for children 2nd grade and older - first
rehearsal is Sunday, September 9, at 9:30am Youth Handbell Choir for youth 5th grade and older- first
rehearsal is Sunday, September 16 at 12:15pm.
Food Packaging Lots of volunteers came at 9:30am to help and 15,000 packages were prepared and sent to Haiti! Great job!
Also, thanks to (Dr.) Danielle Mutone-Smith, Division Director (Acting) for Policy, Partnerships, Program & Communications, Food for Peace USAID, for her presentation following the 11am worship service on global food issues. A link to the video will be posted to our website soon, and more information can be found at www.usaid.gov.
Six for Supper / Six for Supper Plus Sign up by September 2 Six for Supper is a small group fellowship where people gather several times over the course of a year for meals at each other’s homes or at a restaurant as a way to get to know one another. It is a living, loving, growing group. This year we are kicking off Six for Supper Plus. These groups will meet once a month for a year. You can choose which group to join. Forms will be available on Sunday, or you can contact Janet Kiel for information or to sign up. Your group leader will contact you after Sunday, September 9, Rally Day, to schedule your first meal together.
Preschool Reunion Don’t miss the block party for Calvary Children’s School’s 20th Anniversary! There will be Games * Music * Friends * Food * T-shirts, and fun on Sunday, September 9. We begin with 11:00 Worship, then move to the block party from 1-3pm. RSVP and submit memories on FB at “Calvary Children's School 20th Anniversary” or [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, September 8, 8-10am Pancake Breakfast Sun., September 9 from 1-3pm Preschool 20th Reunion Saturday, September 29—Women’s Day Retreat Thursday, October 4—Sunday, October 7 Mission Trip Friday, October 12—Sunday, October 14 gather for the
Next Level Innovations Weekend
Next Level Innovations (NLI) Moving Along in the Process A HUGE thank you to everyone who completed the survey for the Next Level Innovations (NLI) process! As a reminder, NLI helps thriving churches - such as Calvary - tap into their vast potential and strengthen their positions in their communities and in the Conference. It does so by helping them analyze and reflect upon their relationships with God, their communities, and each other, and returning ideas to help these churches reach the “next level”. We encourage you to continue praying for Calvary throughout this process and want to invite you to include the Wesley Covenant Prayer into your daily prayers as a unified prayer for our church during the NLI process. Please mark your calendars for the upcoming “Innovations Weekend,” Friday, October 12–Sunday, October 14. Calvary will have a number of events that weekend – culminating in a special combined 10am worship service on the 14th. Your participation in this weekend is vital to the success of our journey in the NLI process! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Women’s 2018 Retreat Saturday, September 29 Fall is a perfect time to Refresh, Restore and Reclaim-mind, body and spirit. Don’t miss this one-day women’s retreat, Saturday, September 29, from 9:30am-4:30pm. The cost is $30.00 and the deadline for registration is September 15 @ www.calmeth.org. Retreat leaders-Janet Kiel and Gloria Parker. For more information contact Janet Kiel at @ (703) 402-9060 or at [email protected].
Mission Trip in October Pastor Matthew will be leading an Appalachia Service Project mission trip to WV (Wyoming County) October 4-7. All able bodied adults and youth (ages 14+) are invited to join. The cost of the trip is $250 (includes transportation, lodging, most meals, and work supplies). If you have questions or would like to sign up contact Pastor Matthew at [email protected].
Continuing Ministries at Calvary Vitamins for Honduras Art for Humanity is seeking non-prescription medicines and vitamins for its medical clinic. Calvary will be collecting prenatal vitamins to contribute to this important work. There is a labeled box in the prayer chapel next to the narthex where these vitamins can be collected.
Non-Perishable Food for AFAC Calvary takes any non-perishable food collected (using the box in the Prayer Chapel) to AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center) following the first Sunday of the month.
Marriage Enrichment Retreats at Lake Junaluska in NC We are created for a lifetime of love and intimacy, but relationships can be hard, even for the happiest couples. Distance, frustration and disconnection can enter through any number of life's events. This retreat will help you better understand your partner and learn to cultivate a warmer, more joyful and loving relationship. Learn more at www.lakejunaluska.com/marriage or call 800-222-4930. Cost: $669 per couple. Includes two nights lodging, five meals and sessions. Upcoming dates are: September 30 - October 2, 2018, March 10-12, 2019, August 18-20, 2019, and September 29 - October 1, 2019.
TUMCU Loan Options for College and Seminary Students The United Methodist Credit Union (TUMCU) is offering SnapLoan, an educational line of credit available to help with the funding gap once scholarships, subsidized federal student loans, and college savings accounts have been exhausted. Their program comes with exceptionally low rates for students attending any accredited college and even lower rates for students attending seminary or United Methodist affiliated schools. In just three years, TUMCU has provided students with over $1,000,000 in educational funding. SnapLoan is structured as a low fixed rate line of credit with no application deadlines and no FAFSA required. Visit www.tumcusnaploan.com or call 866-657-0004 for details.
Have something to post in Calmeth News? Deadline is THURSDAY 12 noon to submit your articles or announcements, please contact us by email: [email protected]. Due to space restrictions, we can only publish a limited number of articles. Articles or announcements that are lengthy may be edited. Thank you for keeping our family and friends up-to-date.
Pastor: Rev. Matthew Smith [email protected] Assistant Minister: Connor Williams [email protected] Church Admin.: Molly Sessions [email protected] Family Ministries: Beth Posey [email protected] Financial Admin.: Barbara Harslem [email protected] Lay Leader: Keith Sessions [email protected] Music Director: Mickey Fuson [email protected] Organist: Dennis Thorp [email protected] 8:30am Song Leader: Amy McCarthy Custodian: Thuan Tran
Prayer Corner If you would like to add a name to this list, please submit it in writing. Names will be kept on the list for approximately one month unless a written extension or removal is requested. This week we pray for: Chris and Omar as they struggle with difficult issues Teachers and students—returning to school Mary Blankenship, after a slight stroke We continue to pray for: Catie Young, having surgery in Boston Paul Duff—for healing Christian Escoto, a young man who has an inoperable
brain stem tumor. Baby Trent (a newborn): prayers for healing. The people of Zimbabwe The Merrigan family: with end-of-life issues Ray Remerow who is battling cancer Arthur with a blood disease Karen Reap and Charles Cheryl with eye concerns Hung Vu (Thuan Tran’s brother-in-law)
Prayers for Calvary’s Leadership Calvary’s Leadership (staff and council) is praying over Key ministry positions for 2019 (SPRC, Trustees, Missions, Finance, Evangelism, Scholarship, and Nominations). If you feel called to a ministry of the church, please contact Pastor Matthew at [email protected].
Learning For All Ages Sunday Morning—Walk-ins Welcome!
Ministry for Children Begins with 8:30am worship and continues through the 11am worship. Children gather in the preschool building for stories, fun, and a great time with friends learning about Jesus.
Adult Study Group A new study will begin on Sunday, September 9, but come on Sunday, September 2 to learn about the Church history led by Pastor Matthew. Wednesday Evening Bible Study (Sept. 5—October 10) On Wednesday, September 5, come for Bible Study at 7pm. Pastor Matthew will lead a six-week study of The Lord’s Prayer. Please bring your dinner/snack with you to the first meeting. The topics are: 1. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name 2. thy kingdom come, thy will be done 3. on earth as it is in heaven 4. forgive us our sins, as we forgive who sin against us 5. lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil 6. for yours is the kingdom, power and glory for ever. Amen On-Line Group Each week, we read a chapter from a chosen book, have a discussion, and reply on line. Please e-mail Beth at [email protected] for more information. Praying Wives The Praying Wives e-mail is a blind e-mail that it sent out each morning with a reminder to ask God first into this important relationship with devotions from Daily Encouragement for your Marriage. To join, send your e-mail to Beth Posey at [email protected]
Communion Servers We are looking for volunteers who will assist with giving communion during the 11am worship service which is held on the first Sunday of the month. You may volunteer as often or as little as you are able. Please contact Charlie Crouch at 508-341-7893 to sign up or if you have questions.
