Winter Caller 2011-2012

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Volume XVI, Issue 5 Winter 2011-2012

Advent 2011: People, Look East!

Advent is all about expectation. Were waiting for somethingfor God, specifically, to show up and to showus salvation and peace, all the things our hearts long for in the deepest sense of the words. This Advent werelooking East, led by the Advent carol: People, look East, and sing to-day, Love the Lord is on the way.

People Look East is a powerful call to wait in expectation. From ancient times the Church has faced east topray. Church Father Origen wrote that praying with our faces turned East symbolizes the soul lookingtowards where the true light rises. Whether literally or symbolically, the Church has generally faced east topray, in anticipation of the coming of the Lord. Our lectionary passages this Advent speak of expectationthefear of the unknown and the desperate longing for the coming of God.

People, Look East! We wait in expectation of a Savior!

The Rules of Improv

January 8-February 19

The Rules of Improv: AGuide to Life in Christian Community.We begin a series Sunday,January 8, that will take usthrough Epiphany, duringwhich we use some of the

rules of improvisational acting to examine thelectionary texts and learn about how we might livemore intentionally in Christian community. Wellexplore how the classical rules of improv might behelpful as we build Christian community:

January 8, Fill in the Blanks January 15, Anything is Possible January 22, Take Action January 29, Focus on the Here and Now February 5, Change, Change, Change February 12, Characters and Relationships February 19, Always Support

Winter 2012 Themes for Worship Promises, Promises

February 22-April 1

Lent begins early this year, with Ash Wednesdayfalling on February 22. In addition to joining us atnoon on Ash Wednesday for imposition of ashes tobegin the season of Lent, our times of worship willhelp us explore the idea ofcovenant.

What promises do we make to God? What promises does God make to us?

As we consider spiritualdisciplines and reflections ofLent, we will explore Godspromises in the Hebrewlectionary texts.

Join us during Lent as wediscover the promises wemake with God in our lives.

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Winter 2011-2012 Calvary Caller

From Our PastorRev. Dr. Amy Butler

Cancel Worship forChristmas? Never!

This year, December 25,Christmas Day, falls on

a Sunday. The churchoffice has already hadseveral people ask if wewill be canceling churchthat day and thefollowing week on NewYears Day. Our answeris always, Never !

While many are underthe impression thatChristmas morning is

mainly about sitting around in your pajamas openingpresents, its actually the day we mark the birth ofour Savior, Jesus Christ. Remember? Rather thanworry about a Sunday worship service interferingwith plans for sitting around in pajamas, this year weget the opportunity to join our church family andworship together on one of the holiest days of thechurch year.

Join us for three special worship celebrations overthe Christmas holidays.

Christmas Eve Worship6:00 p.m., Music for Christmas; Worship, 7:30 p.m.Beginning at 6:00 p.m., well gather for beautifulmusic. At 6:45 p.m. cookies and cider will be servedin Woodward Hall as we prepare for worship andour annual Calvary live nativity. Worship begins at7:30, with carols and story, and our littlest angels alldressed up. Please join us, and bring your familyand friends.

Christmas Morning Worship11:00 a.m in SanctuaryJoin us Christmas morning for a traditional, familyservice of Lessons and Carols. Our kids will worshipwith us as we celebrate the birth of a Savior!

New Years Day Worship11:00 a.m in SanctuaryNew Years Day falls on a Sunday this year, too,and well worship all together in the sanctuary thatday. Dont stay up too late on New Years Eve, and

join us to start the year off right.

Heres wishing you a wonderful Season of Adventand Christmas with your family.

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Annual Business MeetingPlan now to attend the Annual Business Meeting onSunday, January 22, 2012 . As announced by theBoard of Trustees at the October 30, 2011 QuarterlyBusiness Meeting, they will recommend a withdrawalof additional funds from the endowment to supportthe future growth and life of the church.

Calvary YouthJason Smith

Calvarys Youth group islooking forward to anexciting end of 2011 andbeginning to 2012

In December, we arelooking forward to ourChristmas Party where wellparticipate in a whiteelephant gift exchange andspend an evening infellowship together. Closerto Christmas, the youth will assist with gift wrapping atChrist House.

During the Spring 2012, we will continue to meet afterworship for lunch and fellowship. Maybe you have anidea for a special project for the youth or would like toprovide one of our meals on Sunday, come talk to meafter worship or send me an email. I welcome yoursupport and input. Again, I appreciate the opportunityto spend part of my week as a ministry assistantmentoring the youth. I am very proud of their activeparticipation in the community and the energy theybring to our community. I appreciate their willingnessto serve on Children and Youth Sunday, whichcoincided with Stewardship Sunday on October 23,and for their Potato Chips act in Calvarys GotTalent, as seen in the photo below.

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Moderators ColumnAmy Dale, Calvary Moderator

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This is my last Caller article to you as Moderator. I sincerely thank the congregationfor your support of me and your confidence in my leadership over these past threeyears.

Some of you knew that I was reluctant to become Vice Moderator, but was happyto serve under Kevin Hagans term as Moderator. When Kevins wife becamepastor at a local congregation, Kevin decided to move his membership in supportof his wifes church. As a result, after only a year as Vice Moderator, I (reluctantly)became Moderator.

I have not done it alone... Thanks to all for your contribution to Calvary.

I know that every single person in the congregation has taken a part in the ongoing success of our church.You have each stepped up to the plate and helped with welcoming new members, setting up for luncheons,coordinating events, leading worship, participating in small groups, teaching Sunday School, cooking meals,visiting members, balancing the budget, and other numerous volunteer opportunities that are too vast to listhere.

Additionally, special thanks to the church staff. They always say that theyre just doing their job, but each

one of them has gone the extra mile on many occasions to make sure the doors are open, people feel loved,worship goes smoothly, and the day to day activities of the church go off without a hitch.

I am honored to be Calvarys Moderator. Help me wish the in-coming Moderator much respect, manyblessings, and immense love. Thank you, Calvary!

Peace, Amy Dale

150 Years of Proclaiming the GospelRev. Edgar Palacios

Calvary is turning 150 in 2012, and 150 years is a long journey. Within this time,several generations have been weaned. They have worked to make present theKingdom of God within their time periods and present and future generations willbenefit from their efforts. For us who dwell in the present, we are tasked with layinghold of this heritage and must become acquainted with our historical and culturalcontext and with our own way of living out Christian faith and proclaiming the Gospel.

Calvarys heritage is centered upon Jesus Christ and his kingdom. In this way Jesuslife brings with it both personal and global transformation. We began as an abolitionistcongregation, rejecting slavery as a basis for economic production and believed it tobe a contradiction of the Gospel and the notion of equality in humanity. Our grandiose

history has been for the glory of God. Now, it is our turn to be living stones of Calvary as it says in Luke19:40. We cannot simply reflect profoundly on this legacy, but we must start planning toward the future.

But we must ask, how do we proclaim the Gospel in a world filled with violence, war, climate change, andsocial injustice? The challenge is big and the temptation to ignore the world is intense. Each generation istasked with being loyal and trusting in Jesus Christ and the cause of Gods Kingdom. It is difficult to swimagainst the stream and we are called to work against hate and violence. However, we are called to dream theimpossible. We all play important roles and we can all contribute with God toward creating a better world.

God wants us to contribute to proclaiming Gods society Our world has a terminal illness: every day there ismore inequality and destruction of nature. Military and economic forces impose themselves on the legalstructures. More attention is placed on patriotic pride than love or reason. It is our job to plant seeds amidstthis desert, to give water to the thirsty, and to become part of the people of God with other faith traditions.Calvary is called to be a church that is a servant, a prophet, a missionary, and an educator. We are called toserve the One who gives us peace.

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LettersOctober 10

Dear Jason, JoJo, Paul, and Pastor Butler,

Thank you for all of the hard work everyone atCalvary put in to help Sixth & I with our HighHoliday services. We really appreciate all of your

time and effort, without which our services wouldnot have made such a positive impact on ourcommunity.

Thanks Again,

Sixth & I Historic SynagogueEsther Foer, Shira Stutman,

Anne Lumerman, David Goldstein,Allison Adges, Hannah Orenstein

October 31Dear Amy,

I want to thank you for your churchs gracioushospitality extended to our Chinese guests duringtheir visit to Washington for the China BibleMinistry Exhibition earlier this fall. I know theyenjoyed worshipping at Calvary. I am sure thattime of fellowship will be a highlight of their visithere.

Wesley Seminary is deeply grateful to all theWashington area pastors and parishioners whoassisted us in hosting the China Bible MinistryExhibition and attendant guests. Your gracioushelp and hospitality were especially appreciated.

Sincerely, David McAllister-Wilson

A Season of CelebrationRuth Speyer

Calvarys 150 anniversary celebration continues! Weenjoyed several events during the Fall: a specialworship service to mark the start of a new church yearSunday, September 11; a high school honor choirfestival in partnership with the Friday Morning MusicClub (did you know that they now present their Fridaynoontime concerts at Calvary?); a fun-filled family-oriented Halloween Carnival; and a stimulating lectureseries from New Testament scholar and professor Dr.Todd Still. Thanks to all who helped to make theseevents a success, and thanks to all who attended.

We hope you can join us for the following Winterseason events in celebration of Calvarys 150 years.Please feel free to invite friends and guests.

1. Sing Messiah Friday, December 2, 7:30 p.m.

Bring your score or borrow one at the door and join soloists, organ, and chamber orchestra for theNativity portion of Handels Messiah .

2. Christmas Eve at CalvarySaturday, December 24

6:00 p.m. Music for Christmas in the Sanctuary

6:45 p.m. Cider & Cookies in Woodward Hall7:30 p.m. Worship in the Sanctuary

3. MLK Day of Service:Family Place, Adams MorganMonday, January 16

Join in this national day of service. More details tofollow.

4. An Evening with the United Nations RefugeeAgency (UNHCR)Saturday, February 11

6:00 p.m. Hors doeuvres and conversation;

7:00 p.m. Lecture and discussion on the rightsand well being of the worlds refugees.

Board of Trustees UpdatePhil Renfrow

"In accordance with Standing Resolution 56, paragraph 3c, the Board of Trustees announced at the Octoberquarterly business meeting that they will be recommending a withdrawal of additional funds from theEndowment to support the future growth and life of the church. The exact amount will be determined whenthe Budget for 2012 is finalized and presented for approval at the Annual Business Meeting in January 2012."

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save paper and postage at the same time? For more information send an email to [email protected].

Mission Board UpdateCarol Blythe Goodman

Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) Calvarys WIN Group is working on immigrationreform at both the federal and local level. In addition, we are part of the project tosupport play space in downtown DC. We also continue our efforts to find partners forCamp Fraser. Yolanda Appiah-Kubi is planning two house meetings in November here atchurch to inform members about WIN efforts on housing and employment. Please planto attend the meetings to learn more about WIN and its efforts to provide more moderateand low-income housing as well as to encourage the DC government to issue contractsto businesses that pledge to hire DC residents. We have committed to bringing 75 to 100people to a WIN action meeting on Monday, December 5 so please mark yourcalendars and join us that day to support WIN efforts on housing and employment.

Downtown Social Club meets on the 1 st and 3 rd Thursday from 10 a.m.until 1 p.m..Volunteers are encouraged to contact Carol Blythe. We always welcome toiletries and small prizes for bingogames! .

Shalom Scholarship As of print time, the current balance in our scholarship fund is close to $9,000 weare hopeful we can again raise $10,000 in 2011.

Edith Miller Scholarship Applications were received in November for scholarships for the spring semester.Laura Lee is chairing the scholarship committee, so please speak to her if you have any questions.

Looking ahead Calvary collects several special offerings during the next few months. On November 6 and13 we collected donations for the National Capital Area Mission Offering, a special offering that supportsDCBC mission projects. On November 27 and December 4 we will collect the Retired Ministers andMissionaries offering. This is a special offering through ABC-USA which supports retired ministers,missionaries and their widowed spouses with emergency financial needs. The remaining funds are thendistributed as a thank you gift the following year. On December 18, 25 and January 1 we will collect theChristmas Offering for foreign mission and ministry projects. Undesignated gifts will be given 1/2 to the WorldMission Offering of ABC-USA, 1/4 to the Alliance of Baptists Bridges of Hope Offering and 1/4 to the CBFGlobal Mission Offering.

Membership Rededication SundayRev. Leah Grundset

Annual Membership Rededication Sunday is on January 22, 2012. Join us as werecommit ourselves as members of Calvary. When we joined the church, wecommitted to membership and committed ourselves to supporting the churchthrough our presence, our money, our time and by listening for the voice of God tosee where we might be called to next.

On this Membership Rededication Sunday, we recommit ourselves all over again tobeing disciples and church members at Calvary. In morning worship, we will have a

membership rededication ritual. Following worship, well gather for our AnnualBusiness Meeting in Woodward Hall to Celebrate Our Life Together where we willalso recognize our 50 Year Members and New Members. You wont want to missthis exciting milestone during our 150 Anniversary Year!

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Music DepartmentCheryl Branham

Calvary Presents Sing Messiah ! Mark your calendar now for Friday, December 2, when we turn the tables and theconcert AUDIENCE becomes the CHOIR! Our church Christmas party begins at 6:00p.m. in Kendall Hall. Enjoy a meal and cookie decoration with your Calvary friends. Sing Messiah begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, and will include Handels immortal

Messiah , Part I, the Nativity. Calvary section leadersNatalie, Susan, Dwayne andRameenwill sing the solos. Bring your own score or borrow one at the door. Freeadmission, but donations are appreciated and will support Calvarys 150 AnniversarySeason of Celebration. Please give generously to support Calvarys special programs.Friends and family are welcome. Kids of all ages are welcomeolder kids can singalong and childcare will be available.

Music for Kids: Calvary Childrens Choir Parents and teachers, be sure to help all our young ones find their way up to G3 eachSunday after worship. Mr. C, Rameen Chaharbaghi, leads Music for Kids as we magically become CalvaryChildrens Choir and singing in worship on December 11. We have some wonderful songs to learn, so dontmiss one day of the music and fun. Music for Kids, each Sunday on G3, 12:301:00 p.m.

Its that time again: Festival Choir Love to sing but cant make a weekly commitment? Festival Choir is for you! Join us after worship, eachSunday in November and December, 12:301:30 p.m. in the Music Suite. We are preparing music by JohnTavener, John Rutter, a Gwyneth Walker setting of a famous Appalachian carol, and a Peter Hallock settingof Psalm 95. Excellent music to celebrate the sacred season, during our 150 season! All are welcome as weprepare to sing in worship on December 18. Childcare is available, so stick around to sing with us!

Advent at Calvary: People Look East! Advent begins a new liturgical season of worship. Be sure to join us each Sunday at 10:50 a.m. in theSanctuary for caroling as we gather for worship at 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, November 26, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hanging of the Green, with lunch People look east, the time is near of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, trim the

hearth and set the table. On this day before Advent begins, we need all hands on deck since many hands make light work! Do yourpart to help us install some beautiful garlands, wreaths and other arrangements of the season in our worshipspace.

First Sunday of Advent, November 27, the Day of Hope.

Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, the Day of Peace.

Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, the Day of Joy. Children and Youth will lead in worship.

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, the Day of Love. Calvarys Festival Choir sings in worship.

Christmas at Calvary Christmas Eve Worship: Saturday, December 24

Join us for a special program of Holiday Music at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Then well have a break for acider and cookie reception in Woodward Hall and return to the Sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. for our annualChristmas Eve Worship with a live nativity.

Christmas Day: Sunday, December 25 Its a rare thing to worship on Christmas Sunday, so be sure to join us for caroling at 10:50 a.m., then atraditional Service of Lessons and Carols at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. No Sunday school Christmas Day.

New Years Day: Sunday, January 1, 2012 And its rare to worship on New Years Day too! Well continue our celebration of Christmas and enjoy onefinal day of caroling at 10:50 a.m. followed by worship at 11:00 a.m. No Sunday school New Years Day.


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In October, 14 Calvary members andfriends spent a week in San Salvadorand other areas in El Salvador on amission to learn more about the country,its people, and its challenges. Our groupwas led by Pastor Edgar Palacios, withAmparo Palacios Lopez as guide andXochitl Palacios organizing the trip onthe El Salvador end.

When we began attending Calvary in2010, we were impressed by thediversity of this church. Although I didnot know much about the ministry ofPastor Edgar, I was intrigued by whatbrought him and so many from El Salvador toCalvary. This was one of the reasons I decided totravel to El Salvador with Calvary.

In El Salvador, we heard from Pastor Edgar and hisfriend, the Lutheran Bishop Gomez, how pushingthe government in El Salvador to respect humanrights, recognize the needs of the poor, and stopkilling their own people, landed them on anassassination list of names of religious leaders, andhuman rights and peace activists the SalvadoranArmy would prefer to see dead than alive. PastorEdgar was warned that he was in danger, and wasable to get out of harms way. Only a few dayslater, six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her

daughter were murdered in cold blood by membersof the Salvadoran Army, the same forces looking forPastor Edgar. The horror of this became real for uswhen he took us to the Romero Center on thecampus of Universidad Centroamericana, site of themurders. We also saw the violence and the

Reflections: Calvary Travels to El SalvadorAshley Dalton

suffering inflicted on the citizens of El Salvador whenwe visited the site of the massacre at El Mozote andthe Museum of the Revolutionaries, both in the

Department of Morazn. We saw the repression inthe form of social injustice and poverty still faced bythose who live in marginal zones and rural areas andthe babies fighting for their lives in the overcrowdedNational Maternity Hospital.

Pastor Edgar also showed us a hopeful El Salvador,though. Yes, we saw the violence. We saw thehatred. We saw the injustices, but through his eyes,and those of his friends, we also saw hope. At thechurches of Iglesia Bautista Shalom, Iglesia BautistaRios de Agua Viva, and Iglesia Bautista Luz yVerdad, we saw hope in the outreach to theircommunities. Our meetings with the Vice President,the Supreme Court Justice, and Foreign Minister, allfighting to improve the conditions of the people intheir country, inspired us. Meeting with CalvarysShalom Scholars and the students at Centro de Artey Cultura in Sugundo Montes gave us hope for futuregenerations of El Salvadors children.

I think I speak for everyone when I say we were allaffected by what we learned about Pastor Edgar.Someone on the trip called him a Living Martyr, andI believe that is an apt description. I am so glad that Ihad this chance to get to know Pastor Edgar better,but that is not why we were sent to El Salvador. Wewent to learn the lessons he has to teach usthelessons about grace, humility, generosity, andforgivenesspeace, justice, equality and especiallyGods love. Here in the US, DC and at Calvary, wehave so much to learn, and I now know that we havea gift of someone who has so much to teach us. It isour challenge to make sure we are paying attention.

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On behalf of Caroline Armijo, and Katie Harvey, we would like to givea big THANK YOU to the Calvary church family for all of your help withthe carnival on Saturday, October 29. Your cookie donations wereplentiful and we continue to enjoy them still. We asked for your helpand were blessed with an embarrassment of riches. Thank you forhelping make this first Halloween carnival a success with your time,word of mouth and baking talents! Natalie Barrens-Rogers

Calvarys First Halloween Carnival

Calvarys Got Talent 2011Thanks to all of the gifted adults, youth, children, and other mammalswho participated in the Calvary Talent show on Sunday, October 23.We had a wonderful afternoon enjoying the clever acts, and alsohearing about the October trip to El Salvador. The talent show alsocoincided with Stewardship Sunday, so it was a wonderful day ofsharing our gifts, our stories, and our love of Calvary! Jason Smith

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Direct Debit Available If you would like to set up a regular automatic payment, contact Paul Rosstead in the Church Office.Contributions can still be made online using your credit card by visiting the Calvary website,www.calvarydc.org, or if you pay your bills online, consider instructing your bank to make a regular paymentto Calvary Baptist Church.

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Paul Rosstead camef o r w a r d S u n d a y,October 30, and joinsCalvary by letter oftransfer. Paul hasbeen deeply active in

the work of Calvarylong before he becamea member. He hasserved as Calvary'sChurch Administratorsince 2004, andc o m b i n e s h i sexperience in administration, technology, and facilitiesmanagement with his love for congregations.

Before coming to Calvary, he was an active memberand staff member at National City Christian Churchhere in D.C. Paul has been active in the variouscongregations serving as trustee, elder, deacon, smallgroup coordinator, and youth leader. A native ofPittsburgh, Paul grew up in Ellicott City, Maryland. Weare so delighted to welcome Paul as a full member atCalvary!

Welcome, New Members

Calvary Financials as of October 31Actual Budgeted Actual

2011 2011 2010Pledges & Gifts: $312,382 $297,083 $293,217

Other Income: 394,462 383,250 347,349Transferred fromEndowment: 234,417 276,896 278,312

Total Income: $941,262 $957,229 $918,878

Expenses: $941,262 $957,229 $917,060

Surplus/(Deficit) $ 0 $0 $1,818

Sharing... our timeour moneyour life in community

We Belong to God

Kid Power Bake SalesKid Power students arefocusing their efforts onOrphans and VulnerableChildren living in SouthAfrica. The proceeds of theirCookie Time Bake Sales willbe donated to a communitybased organization calledSenzakwenzeke.

Senzakwenseke providesaccess to psychosocialsupport, educational assistance, child protection,legal and social assistance, food and nutritionalsupport, and referrals for additional assistanceincluding health care. The students goal is too raise$2,500 in five bake sales to support the efforts ofSenzakwenzeke. Upcoming ales will be heldNovember 20, December 18, January 15, 2012 and

February 12. Look for their sidewalk display

Sara Vernica Lpez came forward duringworship on SundaySeptember 18, and

joins Calvary byexperience. She isfrom El Salvador andis trained as a

j o u r n a l i s t . S h ecurrently works at theE l S a l v a d o r a nembassy. She isgrateful to havebecome friends with so many brothers and sisters atCalvary. Sara has a passion for working with peopleand seeks to help those who come to the US fromCentral America and hopes God will use her whereshe is needed.

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December1 Jos Gonzlez

Ray Toense2 Luke Thomas-Canfield4 Kevin Culbertson5 Cheryl Branham

Mary BurtonEmilia Lopez-Arias

6 Roger Wray8 Kay Anderson

Keyon CannonMaha HassanRandy Jeter

9 Carrie Davis10 Josephine Samuel11 Sarah Leismer14 Tiffany Cain16 Wyatt Harvey17 Patrick Cline Slater19 Deborah Hoxie20 Ruziel Angdisen

Jim GutierrezNolan MeierBich Nguyen

22 Marilyn EdwardsAngela Shrader

23 Hope BrittNancy GarabitoBrian Nielsen

24 Edwin Reyes25 Denise Davenport

Joyce Topper26 Wally Shipp27 Diana Culbertson28 Erwin-Luis Eusebio

Ye Mon MinCharles Pritchard

29 Jos Guandique

January2 Laura Lee3 Dwayne Pinkney4 Bryon Jolley

Chuck Russell7 Raimundo Barreto8 Julie LaFave

Barbara Stone9 Amanda Butler

Doris Vermilya13 Thit Htoo

Al Nielsen14 Mark Marshall16 Rohan Thomas17 Zung Zung Lagwi

Dorothy Shipp18 Helen Jenkins

Cynthia Sunde20 Virginia Foster

Leigh Mayfield23 Dorothy Lohse

Benjamin Rogers25 Gwendolyn Haywood

Lung Lung LagwiDorothy RobsonPhillip RynesWilliam SammonsVivian Varner

27 Chase Butler28 Rosa Arakelian

Roberto Reyes29 Doris Hugus30 Wetein Hassan

Quinton Dennard Jones31 Lorraine Harris

February1 Mine Thang

Susan Wood2 Jessie Blaine

Lyla FitzgeraldMayra Rivas

James Thein3 John Alves4 Thidar Myint5 Adam Hoffer

Jere Lorenzen-Strait6 Delida Girn8 Kim Humphrey9 Maya Harvey

Isaura MartinezConnell Wise

10 Karla FaheyNancy McKenneyDante Vsquez-Cruz

11 DiDi MaranSorda Tejada

13 Earl DrescherJean GutierrezEddie LinDanyelle RobinsonGloria SainShunda Saunders

14 Al JeterTruman Robinson

15 Ronald ChinHelon DrescherKeevin Lewis

16 Roger Chin17 Amanda Boxer18 Jamie Mills20 Amy Butler

Therese Crowther22 Caio Cesar Silva Barreto23 Vivian Nielsen24 Ben Bergfalk

Susana GomzJos GuandiqueBao Nguyen

25 Chris CopelandRena Mary Jirack

26 Susan SevierMichael SlaterElizabeth St. Clair

28 Demy AngdisenMorgan Caruthers

Winter Birthdays

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For current information and additional detailsregarding Calvary programs and events, visitCalvarys website, calvarydc.org or Calvarysfacebook page for our Google Calendar.

December

2 Sing Messiah 4 Advent 2: Peace11 Advent 3: Joy18 Advent 4: Love24 Christmas Eve, Music for the

season, Cookies and Ciderand Nativity Service

25 Christmas Day, Service(No Sunday School until 1/8/12)

January

1 Second Sunday of Christmas8 Sunday School resumes16 MLK Day of Service at Family

Place

22 Annual Business Meeting;Membership Rededication50 Year/New Member Lunch

February

11 Calvary 150 Event: Lecture22 Ash Wednesday, noon

imposition of ashes service26 First Sunday in Lent

On the Calvary Calendar

Christmas Poinsettias 2011Poinsettias displayed in the sanctuary will enhance the beauty of our Christmas worshipservices. You may order them in memory or honor of the person(s) of your choice. Ourbulletin on Sunday, December 18, will include a listing of the donors and the personsbeing recognized. Please fill out the form below and attach your payment (with thenotation Poinsettia on the memo line). You may mail the form to the church office, placeit in the offering plate, or turn it in to the person at the table during the fellowship hour

on or before Monday, December 12.I / We would like to order _______ poinsettias at $10 each. Total enclosed $___________

After worship I/we would like to:donate the poinsettia deliver the poinsettia to a shut-in take the poinsettia home

Donors Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________________

In Memory of: __________________________________________________________________

In Honor of: __________________________________________________________________ Please print all names, and indicate relationship where appropriate. Use an additional sheet to list names if needed.

After the Holiday Rush...Planning ahead? Save the date for some after theholiday rush music! Join Natalie Barrens-Rogers,Susan Sevier and Cheryl Branham for an evening ofduets straight from snowy Central and EasternEurope. Better Together , a program of music byDvorak, Mendelssohn, Brahms and others, will giveus a chance to gather after the season dust settlesand enjoy cookies, warmth, beautiful music andfellowship. A collection will be taken for ChristHouse, a facility that provides health care to sick,homeless men and women in DC, while assistingthem to address the critical issues to help break thecycle of homelessness. In the Chapel; Friday,January 27, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Stitch Along Small GroupAll crafters are welcome in Calvarys Stitch AlongSmall Group. Meetings are on scheduled Sundays,12:302:00 p.m. and everyone brings lunch.

This is not just for knitters, crotchetier, embroiderersand hemmers. Other crafters may join in the fun.Work on your current project or start somethingnewperhaps a cap for premature baby in SanSalvador? Yarn will be available.

December 4 LibraryJanuary 8 Kendall HallFebruary 5 Library

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Photo by Frank Parrotta, 2011

Our stewardship month and talk about Better Together may be past, but I hope that the knowledge that weARE better together will not fade with the passing of time. The Stewardship team thanks all who have offeredtheir commitment and pledge, but I wouldnt be doing my job if I didnt take a moment to remind those whohavent pledged that it is not too late. Everything we talked about-the importance of embracing our community

and our individual responsibility to that community and our work togetherthat is true every day. So please, ifyou have not yet done so, consider making a pledge of support for the upcoming year.

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Julie LaFave

Winter Caller 2011-2012

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Transcript of Winter Caller 2011-2012