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January 2020 / Monthly Newsletter of Calvary Bible Fellowship Church

NEW One of the most powerful words in advertizing, the word “NEW” is right up there with “Free” and “Guaranteed.” Those words capture people’s attention. They indicate that what follows is worth reading or listening to. So…as we face this NEW Year, you’ll want to perk up and pay attention! NEW for 2020 is our Schedule with Worship as well as Calvary Kids and Adult Bible Study at both 9:00 am and 10:45 am. Plus, don’t forget our NEW extended fellowship time from the end of the first ser-vice until about 10:40 am in the Fellowship Hall. Since December 1, a growing crowd has been enjoying that time together over coffee and refreshments. We anticipate NEW staff members in 2020 to provide care and oversight for Calvary’s ministries since Pastors Rick and Tom and Dar-lene Rehrig are fully retired. The search for NEW pastoral staff members is underway and in the office our NEW assistants, Melanie Wenger and Sue Arthur are sharing responsibilities under the capable leadership of Cindy Kaufman. Have a need? Call the church office and our pastors and staff will be here for you. The Building Committee is busy making plans for our NEW ex-pansion/renovation plan. Jody Rennie and Steve Behrens are leading the way in that area. Watch for updates early in 2020. Join us on January 26 for our Annual Congregational Meeting for an update on these and other exciting NEW advances in the ministry of Calvary Church. Please remember that with all that is NEW, the timeless and changeless Truth of the Gospel in the Word of God is and always will be the foundation and focus of all ministry at Calvary. Our Lord is a “never changing God for an ever-changing world!” See you Sunday!

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JanuaryEvents

1/4Men’s Bible Study

1/6Conquer Series Begins

1/10Directory Deadline

1/11CPR/AED Training

1/12Young Adults

1/17-19Junior High Sno Glo

1/16Ladies Bible Study Begins

1/18Men’s Bible Study

1/19Young Adults

1/20Preschool Open House & Reg.

1/23-31Mission Costa Rica

1/24-26Senior High Sno Glo

1/26Luncheon

Annual Cong. Meeting

1/27Ladies Night Out

For more detailed calendar information,

please check our website: www.CalvaryBFC.org.

Preschool Open House & RegistrationMonday, January 20, 6:30 pmFor more than a decade, the Preschool at Calvary has been making an impact on young lives in a loving, fun-filled, God honoring atmosphere. Interested in finding out more? Stop by our Open House on January 20 and see what the Preschool has to offer. Snow date: Thursday the 23rd. Registration for the 2020-2021 school year programs will be accepted at the Open House. Please check the website at www.CalvaryBFC.org.

Annual Congregational MeetingOn January 26 at 1:00 pm, our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held in the sanctuary. After a light lunch in the Fellowship Hall, we’ll gather to hear reports from 2019, consider the 2020 budget, vote to select elders and deacons, and take a look at plans for 2020. Members are asked to attend. Not yet a member? Join us anyway as you consider making the commitment. An Annual Report will be distributed via church mailboxes in mid-January. Lunch: If your last name begins with A-L, please bring a plate of bar cookies to share. If your last name begins with M-Z, please bring a plate of sandwiches to share.

Church Directory (non pictorial)An updated directory of names, address, emails, and phone numbers is be-ing prepared. If you are not in the 2019 directory OR if you have a change in your information, please contact the church office (610-282-3161 or Cindy@calvarybfc.org) by January 10. If you have a business or service that you would like to include in the Calvary “Yellow Pages,” please be sure to forward that information as well.

PrimeTime“Meet the Author”Thursday, February 20, 2020, 11:30 amPrimeTime will be a covered dish luncheon followed by “The Writing Life” with our own author, Chrissy Bush-Clow. What’s it like to be a published author? Chrissy Bush-Clow has been writing books since 1977 as Christine Bush. She’s penned over 22 novels, and numerous short stories, articles, and plays. Come hear about the publishing world, how it has changed, and what it means to us. Why are stories so important in our world? Is there a story in you? Chrissy says yes. Come and hear about it! PrimeTime is a fellowship of retirement age adults in the Southern Lehigh area. All area retirees are invited.

Wednesday NightsMen’s & Women’s Prayer TimeMeet at 6:15 pm in Room 201 for an hour of refreshed and reenergized prayer.

If It Really SnowsWednesdays: Any time Southern Lehigh School District cancels for the day or dismisses early due to inclement weather, ALL Family Night activities are canceled as well.Sundays: In case of inclement weather on Sundays, please check any of the following: Church Facebook Page or Website, www.WFMZ.com, WFMZ-TV Channel 69, or call the church at 610-282-3161.

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Ladies Night OutJanuary 27, 2020, 7:00 pm Bunco Night is Back! Come join the fun in Fellowship Hall and get to know someone new as we play and chat. This is a simple yet fast moving table game which requires little skill. It’s a favorite here at Calvary. Lots of prizes too! Cost: $3.00.

PRESENTS:

Storms come. Life has many challenges. How will we navigate these troubles with steadiness and hope? In our sessions, we will look at several passages from God’s word to help us think through what it looks like to be rooted in Jesus Christ in such a way that it actually changes us and allows us to live a life grounded in the Lord, and abounding in thankfulness. Lisa Bomgardner is a wife, and mother of 4 young adult children. She is passionate about encouraging women to love Jesus and serve Him in their everyday lives. She teaches a ladies Bible study at her local church and meets with ladies for discipleship and counseling weekly. Lisa and her husband, Clyde have served full-time in church and counseling ministries for over 30 years.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Spring Ladies Retreat

April 24-26, 2020

Spruce Lake RetreatCost: $175 for a quad room, $195 for a tri

Register January 12th & 19th - $50 deposit required

BEGINNING Monday, January 6, 2020, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Young AdultsIf you’re post high school through early 30’s, Pastor Tim and Alon invite you to join them Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm for Young Adult Ministry. Questions? Contact Pastor Tim at Tim@Calvarybfc.org or 610-282-3161.January 12 - Cramer’s House, 5213 Spring Drive, CVJanuary 19 - North Building, Calvary ChurchFor updates and details: Follow us on instagram: calvary.ya or Facebook: fb.me/calvarybfc.ya

CPR, AED & 1st AidThe Safety & Security Team is once again offering all day CPR, AED and FIRST AID training on Satur-day, January 11, 2020, 8:00 AM. Cost is $45/$40. Contact Jacques Marchand for details or registration: J-lmarchand@comcast.net

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Missionary of the MonthDuane & Joetta Moyer

Duane serves as Direc-tor of the Bible Fel-lowship Church Board of Missions. Duane and Joetta have unique gifts and experience for mobilizing the churches of the Bible Fellowship

Church to global ministry after serving 36 years in dis-cipleship ministry in Guadeloupe, French West Indies and regional oversight in the Caribbean with World Team. Pray for wisdom and effectiveness as they serve current and future missionaries.

Dare to Care UpdateThe 2019 Dare to Care Offering totaled $8593.67 and has been distributed in its entirety to the ministries of

Calvary KidsImpacting Kids’ Lives with Jesus Every SundayCalvary Kids for children in three groups: 2’s & 3’s – Room 102 4’s & 5’s – Room 107 Kindergarten – Grade 5 – Room 104First Service Drop off is 8:50 am – 9:00 am Pick up is 10:30 amSecond Service Drop off is 10:35 am – 10:45 am Pick up is 12:00 pmQuestions: Contact Pastor Tim or Jenn Yenca

V.V. Winter Blast 2020Kids ages 7-12 years old, join in the fun at Victory Val-ley Camp in Zionsville one of the following weekends: Jan. 24-26, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, Feb. 7-9, Feb.14-16. Spend a weekend enjoying all the fun of winter while learning from God’s Word. The cost is $99.00 plus a $10 non-refundable registration fee per camper ($89 per camper in groups of five or more attending the same weekend). Register by Jan. 24 and get a free Winter Blast 2020 T-shirt! Register at www.VictoryValleyCamp.org. Call 610-966-5880.

Family Night MenuJan. 8 Lasagna, salad, oregano green beans, dessert Jan. 15 Soup, pulled pork, coleslaw, dessertJan. 22 Soup, grilled cheese, veggie tray, dessertJan. 29 Soup, hamburgers, French fries, dessertTake a break from the busyness of the day to sit down with the kids and friends in the Fellowship Hall for a simple supper. Serving from 5:00 to 5:45 pm. $4/adult, $3/child ages 3-11, or $12 per fam-ily. Reservations can be made Sunday mornings on the Friendship Register or by calling the church office no later than 4:00 pm on Monday. If you sign up and are unable to come, please inform the office before Wednesday Noon.

CEDCAS and India Village Ministries. BFC missionary Lillian Solt serves at the House of Health in Costa Rica, ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor. India Village Ministries, under the direction of Suresh & Roja Vemulapalli, helps meet the spiritual and physical needs of widows and children in India. Your generous giving will go a long way to provide the necessities for these people to thrive and survive. Thank you!

Mission Costa RicaPray for the 2020 Mission Costa Rica Team as they pre-pare to serve with BFC missionary Lillian Solt in Costa Rica, January 23-31, 2020. Mike & Jody Rennie, Rob Muller, Bob & Pat Moreau, Ulises Angeles, Makenna & Jared Peachey, and Beth Szilagyi, along with Special Missions Projects Coordinators Chris & Beckie Merrick will assist with construction work at the clinic and a new CEDCAS staff apartment, assist a local church with their VBS, and assist with Kids Club, a program for children of Nicaraguan refugees, on Saturday morning.

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Weekly Adult Bible StudiesWednesday Nights - Beginning January 8 Ladies Bible Study - We will begin to study Matt Chandler’s “The Explicit Gospel” in Room 202. For more information, please contact Jessie Grider.Men’s Bible Study - Meet with the guys on Wednesday evenings in the Fairmount Building for interaction, Bible study, prayer, and encouragement.

Thursday Mornings - Beginning January 16Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am – Coffee & Fellowship / 9:45 am – Study beginsJoin other ladies as we examine Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon using a $13 study guide by Kathleen Nielson. It explores two beautiful Old Testament poetic books that answer two of life’s deepest questions: “What is the meaning of life?” and “What is love?” Sign-ups will be December 29 and January 5 in the lower lobby.

Saturday MorningsMen’s Bible Study - Every other Saturday at 7:30 am in the Conference Room. Enjoy a cup of coffee and time in the Word. Current study is “1 & 2 Peter: Courage in Times of Trouble.” Meeting Saturdays, January 4 & 18.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Studies 9:00 amTo the Very End: Daniel and Jude - Dick Reigle leads our “through the Bible series” with as-sistance from Mike Zettlemoyer. Room 202.

Recovering Redemption - Discover the breadth and depth of the Gospel with Pastor Matt Chandler. Mike Baca and Bob Moreau facilitate the application of the Word in the Room 201.

10:45 amJames: Faith/Works - Matt Chandler’s outstanding video series on the book of James is filled with practi-cal wisdom, calling us to live out genuine faith through good works. Steve Behrens, Matt Arthur, and Jim Quartuccio lead in the Fellowship Hall.

Financial Peace - Registration and materials fee required. Call the church office. Dan Oswald and Will MacLeod facilitate in Room 202.