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For the week ending Sunday, July 10, 2016 Volume 49 Number 28 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 Saturday, July 2—Friday, July 8 Church-wide Mission Trip to S.P.Y. in Christiansburg, VA and where we will be MAKING OUR MARK! Wednesday, July 6 Mission Trip Continues 6:30pm—Wed. Night Dinner— Shish Kabob ($7 adult and $5 child) Please RSVP before NOON Wed. to 703-892-5185 Thursday, July 7 Mission Trip Continues Church Office CLOSED 6pm—Young Professionals meet at Central UMC to help with the Homeless Feeding Program Friday, July 8 Mission Team returns from SPY in Christiansburg, VA Sunday, July 10 8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:45am—Learning for All Ages (various locations) 10:30am—Chancel Choir rehearsal in Memorial Hall 11am—Worship 12:15pm—Coffee Hour 12:30pm—Sundae (or Coffee) With the Pastor Vacation Bible School A Success! VBS was UNDER CONSTRUCTION this week and kids, youth and adults had a great time! We had 120 children registering and building bird houses (thanks Linda G for the amazing crafts) and making tool belts (thanks Stefanie H. for all the pre-work) and making placemats for the Making our Mark mission team. The children learned Bible stories about Sharing, Caring, Learning, Worshipping and Celebrating with Kathy H and Amelia. The children participated in Sarah Slough’s STEM STOP and engaged in science, technology, engineering and math challenges. Arianna Hume led us in our music, including a fun song by Justin Timberlake, “Dance, Dance, Dance”. Christina and Cordelia Heslink led our games- challenges that made us work as a team and be kind at the same time. What a super week! Thanks to Margaret and Zack Taylor, Randy Gracey, Emily Slough, Maria Davis, LaFleur, Jansi Jebasingh and a host of teen volunteers! We Are Making Our Mark! Please pray for our church-wide mission trip and the folks who have committed to spending time in Christiansburg, VA. Sundae (or Coffee) With the Pastor Sunday, July 10 at 12:30pm Do you have questions about Calvary UMC? Would you like to become a member? Come meet with Pastor Matthew following 11am worship on Sunday, July 10 (in the parlor). If you are a member and just want to chat with Pastor Matthew you’re welcome to attend as well. Because it’s summer it was suggested that something different might be in order (hence the “Sundae With the Pastor” - where coffee will no doubt be included). Please contact [email protected] if you plan to come so we’ll have enough Sundae (and coffee) supplies. Child care can be provided with advance notice before Thursday, July 7. Young Professionals Service Project Thursday, July 7th at Central UMC We are organizing a group to go to Central United Methodist Church the first Thursday of every month to help with food preparation for Central's homeless ministry. We will be heading there on July 7, from 6pm-7:30pm (with a meal afterwards). Central UMC is Metro Accessible—just a few steps away from the Ballston-MU Metro Stop on the Orange/Blue/Silver Line. If you have any questions please contact Charles Bowles at [email protected].
Transcript of Calvary United Methodist Church Periodical The Calmeth News
For the week ending Sunday, July 10, 2016 Volume 49 Number 28
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 Saturday, July 2—Friday, July 8
Church-wide Mission Trip to S.P.Y. in Christiansburg, VA and where we will be MAKING OUR MARK!
Wednesday, July 6 Mission Trip Continues
6:30pm—Wed. Night Dinner— Shish Kabob ($7 adult and $5 child) Please RSVP before NOON Wed. to 703-892-5185
Thursday, July 7 Mission Trip Continues Church Office CLOSED
6pm—Young Professionals meet at Central UMC to help with the Homeless Feeding Program
Friday, July 8 Mission Team returns from SPY in Christiansburg, VA
Sunday, July 10 8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:45am—Learning for All Ages (various locations) 10:30am—Chancel Choir rehearsal in Memorial Hall 11am—Worship 12:15pm—Coffee Hour 12:30pm—Sundae (or Coffee) With the Pastor
Vacation Bible School A Success! VBS was UNDER CONSTRUCTION this week and kids, youth and adults had a great time! We had 120 children registering and building bird houses (thanks Linda G for the amazing crafts) and making tool belts (thanks Stefanie H. for all the pre-work) and making placemats for the Making our Mark mission team. The children learned Bible stories about Sharing, Caring, Learning, Worshipping and Celebrating with Kathy H and Amelia. The children participated in Sarah Slough’s STEM STOP and engaged in science, technology, engineering and math challenges. Arianna Hume led us in our music, including a fun song by Justin Timberlake, “Dance, Dance, Dance”. Christina and Cordelia Heslink led our games- challenges that made us work as a team and be kind at the same time. What a super week! Thanks to Margaret and Zack Taylor, Randy Gracey, Emily Slough, Maria Davis, LaFleur, Jansi Jebasingh and a host of teen volunteers!
We Are Making Our Mark! Please pray for our church-wide mission trip and the folks who have committed to spending time in Christiansburg, VA.
Sundae (or Coffee) With the Pastor Sunday, July 10 at 12:30pm Do you have questions about Calvary UMC? Would you like to become a member? Come meet with Pastor Matthew following 11am worship on Sunday, July 10 (in the parlor). If you are a member and just want to chat with Pastor Matthew you’re welcome to attend as well. Because it’s summer it was suggested that something different might be in order (hence the “Sundae With the Pastor” - where coffee will no doubt be included). Please contact [email protected] if you plan to come so we’ll have enough Sundae (and coffee) supplies. Child care can be provided with advance notice before Thursday, July 7.
Young Professionals Service Project Thursday, July 7th at Central UMC We are organizing a group to go to Central United Methodist Church the first Thursday of every month to help with food preparation for Central's homeless ministry. We will be heading there on July 7, from 6pm-7:30pm (with a meal afterwards). Central UMC is Metro Accessible—just a few steps away from the Ballston-MU Metro Stop on the Orange/Blue/Silver Line. If you have any questions please contact Charles Bowles at [email protected].
Learning For All Ages Sunday Morning
Children’s Sunday School Children meet in the Preschool building (the building behind the fellowship hall) on Sunday mornings. Contact Beth Posey at [email protected] for questions.
Classroom 1 Group at 9:45am The Classroom 1 Group is studying The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. Please feel free to join in even if you can't commit to the whole book. Also please spread the word.
The Adult Bible Study (Classroom 2 Group) at 9:45am The Classroom 2 Group is studying Genesis. For questions, please contact Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon at [email protected]. Walk-ins are Welcome!
Online Book Group Each week, we read a chapter, have a discussion and reply on line. Contact Beth at [email protected] if you have any questions or want to sign up.
Coffee Hour (after 11am worship) There’s Room for More Hosts to Help Do you enjoy Sunday morning coffee hour after 11am worship? Have you thought about helping with this vital element of the Sunday experience? There’s room tor one or two more “teams” (individuals or couples) to join the mix which will allow each team to serve once-per-quarter. If you would like more information, or just want to ask questions, please contact Margaret Taylor at [email protected]. Any necessary training is provided.
Flood Victims and Calvary Possible Mission Trip in August Pastor Matthew (who has family in the flooded areas) would like to coordinate an adult mission trip some time in August to Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Dates and specific projects have not been finalized. If you believe you may be available and are interested in helping, please e-mail [email protected] with your skills, dates of availability, and other helpful information. More information and details will come as they become available.
Flood Victim Assistance Information has come from Emmanuel United Methodist Church in White Sulphur Springs, WV. If you wish to donate to flood relief in West Virginia through the United Methodist Church, where 100% of your donation will be used for flood relief, make checks payable to: WV Conference Treasurer PO Box 2469 Charleston, WV 25329 Please write #935 flood relief in memo line on the check. Thank you & God bless! Find them on Facebook here.
Did you know... Communion Offering Supports Pastor’s Discretionary Fund This fund is used by Pastor Matthew for local (Arlington) relief needs. You can donate by placing a contribution in the baskets placed at the outer aisles as you return to your seat after receiving communion. Thank you for your support to those in need.
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], or simply call the church office: (703) 892-5185. Due to limited space 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: Matthew Smith [email protected] Church Admin.: Molly Sessions [email protected] Family Ministries: Beth Posey [email protected] Youth Ministries: Kathy Harrington [email protected] Financial Admin.: Barbara Harslem [email protected] Lay Leader: Keith Sessions [email protected] Music Director: Mickey Fuson [email protected] 8:30am Music Dir.: Wayne Kemp [email protected] Organist: Joseph Arkfeld [email protected] Custodian: Thuan Tran
Contributions to Calvary E-Giving is Safe and Secure If you missed church on a Sunday because of the weather, illness, or vacation you can be sure your offering is counted if you have signed up for E-Giving. Check it out! Through e-giving there is an option to give regularly or you can also give as a one-time guest. Thank you for supporting Calvary UMC.
Calvary on Facebook In Case You Didn’t Know... Photos from various activities, (including Vacation Bible School last week (page 1) and the current Church-Wide Mission Trip (below) to S.P.Y. in Christiansburg), events, and other information is posted on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CalvaryUMC22202. Take a look!
Prayer Corner Because prayer is so important to the Christian life we want to provide a place where prayers can be shared and lifted up. This space will now provide the names of people or circumstances that are in need of prayer so that we can all pray for sorrows, joys, trials, and celebrations. The reason for prayer may not be included (for privacy considerations). This week we pray for: Everyone working on “Making Our Mark” in
Christiansburg, VA with S.P.Y. The Gomez Family (6/30) All those affected by the flooding in Greenbrier County,
West Virginia and the surrounding areas. (6/26) All the victims of the bombings in Turkey (6/26) We continue to pray for: Dottie Cumings (6/20) Chloe W. who has cancer (6/20) All those who are hospitalized or home dealing with
health issues and their care-givers (6/13) Corwyn Havermans (6/13) Stephen Tobin, and his doctors (6/13) All the victims, family, and friends of the shootings in
Orlando over the weekend (6/12) If you would like to add a name to this list (please check to be sure it’s okay to share), please submit it in writing by using a prayer card during worship or sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Names will be kept on the list for one month unless a written extension or removal is requested. The date following each name is when the request was submitted to the church office.
