Welcome to Calvary

September 28, 2014Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, "By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?“ Matthew 21:23

Season of Thanks

During the season of Pentecost, Calvary will be giving thanks for its past; its present; its future. We will be thanking groups and individuals and most of all God for the blessings bestowed on Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church. We are calling this a Season of Thanks!

During this Season of Thanks each of us, daily, need to remember things and people for which and whom we are thankful. Even on those days when everything seems to be falling apart… we can be thankful that God is there to catch us and protect us …. just like God always does!

CONGREGATIONAL CONVERSATION

TODAY

Our third Congregational Conversation will be on Sunday, September 28 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come find out the details about all that’s happening as well as share your thoughts about our ministry together here at Calvary. Refreshments will be served.

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New Bible Study! Open to any adults who would like to know more about the Holy Lands. This 8 week video series teaches about some of the some of the events in Christ’s life on location in Israel. The study will be held in the home of Jim and Helen Schneider, 49 North Fork Drive on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. from September 9th to October 28th. A perfect lead in to Advent! Hope you can join us! Please contact Helen Schneider at 773-1244 or Kay Sykes at 804-8161 if you are interested so books can be ordered. The cost of the book is $9.00.

Life & Ministry of the Messiah

FREE COMMUNITY MEALCalvary Lutheran Church

74 West Main StreetChillicothe, OH 45601

A BIG thank you to everyone that helped with the last community meal on September 22, 2014 and all those who donated blue jeans and clothing. Many folks from around the community attended and appreciated the clothing. There is always a need for blue jeans so if you ever have any extras please keep us in mind.If you would like to volunteer to assist with our community meal or have a food item to donate, you can contact Brenda Dardinger at 701-0404 or Karol Specht at 703-0087.

Dick and Diane Demlow will be taking a trip to Oregon in October. While there, they plan to visit Walter & Margaret Boss. Members of Calvary are invited to send them cards and messages of greeting, care of the Demlow family. You can leave a card for Walter & Margaret Boss in the Demlow’s church mailbox, or mail them to the Demlows at 222 Robin Road, Waverly OH, 45690. You can also email greetings for the Boss family to the Demlows at their email: dd222@roadrunner.com. Please submit your messages of greeting in a timely fashion so the Demlows can receive it prior to their departure. Thank you.

Bake Sale, “Bake for Kate!”, for

the Walk to Cure Diabetes

On October 5th, the Catechism Class will be having a "Bake for Kate!" bake sale to support Kaitlyn Ellison's Walk to Cure Diabetes. The bake sale will be after 1st service and before and after 2nd service.Any additional donations from the congregation of baked goods to be sold for this good cause are welcome! If you are coming to Oktoberfest, you can bring your donation then. Arrangements can also be made via Karla Hanson to pick up your donation, please see her contact information below.Thank you for contributing to this charitable cause and for supporting the Walk to Cure Diabetes and our Catechism Class! Karla Hanson #701-2683Email: khanson22@live.com

PASTOR’S OPEN HOUSE

On Sunday, October 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pastor Janet will be hosting an Open House at her home at 255 Independence Drive, Chillicothe. There will be hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and tours (if you like). Please plan to drop in and visit. Her home is located in Governor’s Square, off Western Avenue next to Traditions. Because she has only two parking spaces, please use them for those who need to park close, or to drop off those who need or want it and then park your car in the lot next to the mansion. It’s only a short walk from there. Members and friends are all invited to attend.

Group Event (Date, Time, Location)Deborah Circle October 13, 7:00PM @ Pr

Janet’s 255 Independence Drive, Co Hostess Crystal Brobst, Topic Mary Webb

Deborah Circle November 8th, Saturday, Cleaning @ Lutheran Social Services (Time TBD)

Deborah Circle December, Saturday, Christmas Party (Details TBD)

All Church Women’s Groups(Open to all Church Women)

December 6th, Saturday, 11:30AM, Ladies’ Luncheon (Details TBD)

Deborah Circle/Women’s Group Updates

FIRST COMMUNIONPreparation for First Communion classes begins Sunday, October 5 during the Sunday School hour at 9:30 a.m. and continues each Sunday through November 2 (with the exception of October 19). We will meet in the Conference Room. All youth who are eight years old and up are invited to participate, along with their parent(s) or guardian(s). Questions, please see or call Pastor Janet.

CHRISTMAS CANTATAOn Sunday, December 14 our Calvary family will come together for one worship service at 9:30 a.m. for our Choir’s presentation of a Christmas Cantata. Sunday School will follow at 10:45. Plan to rejoice together as we welcome Emmanuel into our hearts!

EVANGELISMBeginning on Sunday, November 9 during the 9:30 Sunday School hour, Pastor Janet will be teaching a class on Evangelism and Witness. We will continue each Sunday through December 14 (with the exception of December 7). We will meet in the Conference Room. Questions? Please see or call Pastor Hatch.

Video – Sound - ProjectorIf anyone is interested in helping with the sound board, videoing the sermons or creating/running the projector

announcements please contact Steve Dardinger. There is currently a very limited number of people who know how to

do these things and when they are not here it won’t get done. We need some help!

Reminder – Don’t Forget Your Name Tag

Not everyone remembers your name. We encourage everyone to wear their name tags. It helps not only

our visitors, but all of us to put a name to a face.

There are cords to use as lanyards on top of the mailboxes. Help yourself.

Join us in Sharing God’s Grace through service and fellowship!Next Meeting: Wednesday October 8th, 2014 at 1:00PM at Calvary Lutheran ChurchMeeting Focus: Work on a service project for Prayer Quilts**Donations of Washable Fabrics Are Needed! Washable fabric, no knitted fabric, please**To contribute, please leave donated fabric in the assigned box in the church hallway (across from the bulletin board, near the rear exit)Thank you! Hope to see you there!

Calvary Caring Hands and Hearts, New Calvary

Lutheran Church Service Group

November 2nd, 2014 is All Saint’s Sunday. On this day we remember our loved ones who have joined the Saints of Light in the previous year. If you have a name you wish to be listed, please submit the name in writing to the Church Office (two mailboxes, in the office window or the conference room), by email at: calvarysec@horizonview.net, or call the office at 740-773-1044. If no one is available, please leave a message. Please submit your name no later than October 28th so it can be added to the list. PLEASE INDICATE “ALL SAINT’S” so the name is not confused with the normal prayer list.

YOUTH MUSIC AND DRAMA PROJECT

*TODAY!*All youth ages 5 and up are invited to participate in a music and drama project this fall. Both parents and youth will meet on Sunday, September 28th immediately after the 10:45 worship service for pizza, info, and planning. If you like to sing, act, or help out with scenery and props, this is for you! Questions, please see or call Tess Snyder or Pastor Janet.

Elections for council will be October 19. The terms of Craig Solle, Jean Michelson, Janis Lane and Charlotte Spahr are ending. Would you be interested in running for council? Council meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm. If you think you would be interested or want more information please contact Craig Solle, Jim Segelhorst or Jean Michelson. They will be able to answer any questions you might have. Please give prayerful consideration to Sharing your God given talents with Calvary.

Church Council Elections

About one half of the expected Estimated Giving Cards have been returned to the church. If you have not returned yours, you still have time to place it in the Sunday Offering or mail it to the church. Those who have not returned their cards will be contacted by a member of the church participating in the canvass. You can be expected to be called during the month of October. If you need an Estimated Giving Card, contact the Church office or a member of the Stewardship Committee (Contact Ken Tomko at 740-775-6778) and we will be glad to get one for you.

Thank you for your support of the Stewardship Program.

Ken Tomko (Stewardship Committee Member)

Stewardship

Update as of September 22, 2014

1) Just a reminder, we are still collecting yarn for the prison ministry (items for cancer patients)

Don't forget any color, type or amount of yarn is deeply appreciated by the knitters . Donation Box is in the rear hallway (across from the bulletin board).

2) Collection of items for the Lutheran World Relief (quilts, kits, blankets ) may be taken to:

St. Paul's Lutheran Church , 125 N. Eastwood Ave. Lancaster OH Phone 740 654-1331

On September 29th , 30th and October 1st from 9:00AM- 3:00PM Contact: Vivian Friesner Phone 740-653-5282

Thank You. Questions, please see Pat Tomko, pdtomko@roadrunner.com

OktoberfestSave the date: October 4, 2014 at 5:30 pm

Calvary Lutheran Church Fellowship HallTicket will be $5.00 per person.

Meal and Entertainment provided.

If you have any German themed memorabilia please contact Janis Lane (740 701-1289 or Brenda Segelhorst (740 775-5115). We are assembling a German cultural Display. More details will be coming.

Today is the last day to buy the tickets in the Narthex. Rachel will have them in the office until September 30th. The Public is invited but tickets must be purchased in advance!

SOCK IT AWAY FOR CALVARY!Are you a saver? Do you put things away just in case you need them? Ten years ago we ‘Socked It Away for Calvary.’ Decorated socks were handed out. If you still have yours… and I know some of you do!... please bring them to the church picnic on September 7th … or to church that morning!. If you don’t have one or can’t find the one you had…no worries…we will have others for you. Beginning on September 7th we will once again ‘Sock it Away for Calvary.’ You are challenged to put your spare change in the sock every day. The socks will be collected in November when we dump all the change (paper money is welcomed too) into a pot … making a ‘joyful noise’ to the Lord!! This money will be used for debt reduction…just like it was 10 years ago!

THIS WEEK @ CALVARYSunday September 28 – Sixteenth Sunday

after Pentecost

Worship Service – 8:15 amConversation with Congregation – 9:30 am

Worship Service - 10:45 amYouth Music & Drama Meeting – 12:00 pm

Tuesday September 30 Great Seal Band Meeting – 5:30 pm

Adult Bible Study @ 49 N. Fork Dr. – 7:00 pm

Wednesday October 1Choir Practive – 7 pm

Next Week @ Calvary

Sunday October 5– Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Service – 8:15 amSunday School (adults) – 9:30 am

Intergenerational Sunday School – 9:30 am(Sanctuary)

Worship Service – 10:45 am

“Bake for Kate” Youth Charity Bake Sale9:30 am & 11:45 am

Visitation Team Meeting – 12:00 pm

basement, an electric skillet, electric griddle, large stock pots, and we now have funds towards the purchase of two new roasters. A portable countertop icemaker was also purchased (to save on buying ice for church events). Please feel free to check out all the new items. It is exciting to be closer to our goal of equipping the basement kitchen. Any questions, contact Brenda Segelhorst, she would love to show you all the newly purchased items.

Thank you for your generous donations and support of the Kitchen Appliance Wish List at Calvary Lutheran Church. We were able to purchase a new refrigerator for the

Thank you again to everyone!

Prayer ListPray for comfort and healing for:

Marilyn Weber Debbie CragoEdna Anne Smith Bea BreedenMelvin & Sondra Young Teressa SmithKayleigh Demlow Gina ChapmanAndrea HatfieldKim & Matt Morton (friends of Bobbie & Edna Anne Smith)

Chuck Davis (son-in-law of Bobbie & Edna Anne Smith)

Beth Cooley (niece of Helen Snyder)

Evelyn Lieske (mother of Larry Lieske)

Prayer Family for the Week: The Spahr Family: Charlotte

Good news: not only will we have monthly events for Calvary Kids; we will also have Sunday School for children return on October 5 at 9:30 a.m. in a new format with new teachers. On the first Sunday of each month, we will have an intergenerational Sunday School event in the sanctuary. All ages are welcome to attend; it will be led by various leaders each month. On the other three (or four) Sunday mornings, children fifth grade and younger will gather in one class to be taught by two of our recent confirmands, Nick Erslan and Breanna Murphy. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning!

From the Church Office(740) 773-1044

calvarysec@horizonview.net

Office Hours are:

Secretary…….Monday – Wednesday 9 am to 3 pm Thursday 8 am to 2 pm

Pastor…………Tuesday – Friday 9 am to noon