August 2019

Proclamation

Summer Service Times 8:15 am Service of the Word

10:00 am Worship

June, July & August

MISSION STATEMENT

Embraced in God’s love through Jesus Christ, Calvary Lutheran Church is called

to proclaim the Good News of God’s saving grace,

to nurture spiritual growth, and

to care for all God’s creation.

“All things come from you and of your own have we given you” – 1 Chronicles 29:14

Dear members of Calvary Lutheran,

Often, I come across a book or a speaker or an event that inspires me so much that I

cannot help but share something about it with everyone I meet. As I’m sure many of you have

noticed by now, I have been hugely inspired by Mark Allan Powell’s book, Giving to God: The

Bible’s Good News about Living a Generous Life. I have been enjoying this book and the

thoughts that are in it so much I hope to one day use it as the “study guide” in a congregational

bible study on Biblical Stewardship. Until then however, letters and proclamation articles will

have to suffice.

The following is a direct quote from the aforementioned book that I find quite

compelling when thinking about the ministries my family and I commit to financially.

“Give from the heart!” people say. But Jesus seemed to speak of something else: Give

where you want your heart to be, and let your heart catch up. Don’t just give to things

you care about. Give to things you want to care about. Don’t decide the amount of

your giving by how much you care, but by how much you want to care. . . Put your

treasure where you want your heart to be, and Jesus promises, your heart will go

there.”

Daily we thank God for all our abundant gifts. Enclosed in your Stewardship Packets are

the 2020 pledge cards. Before you complete the card, please look carefully at all the materials

and remember that practicing Stewardship is part of all we do as people of faith. A child of God

is a Steward of God. It is who we are, it is what we do. Take this time as a time for prayer, a

time for conversation with God, a time to remember the abundance of God’s love that has

been given to us all, and a time to contemplate on where you want your heart to be.

Many blessings to each of you,

Pastor Paul and the Stewardship Team

God’s Work – Our Hands

Announcements

Council Communications

Council will not meet in July and will instead meet August 6th. Council minutes for June

have already been approved and posted in the New Fellowship Hall.

Care of Creation Team

When we talk about stewardship in congregations, we often are referring to money and

sometimes to our time. But we are also called to be stewards of creation. We read in Genesis

that our job as humans is to care for all that God has given us, and that is becoming more and

more critical as the world becomes more polluted and stripped of resources. So, it is time for

Calvary to give more focus to this scripture-based calling. While some initial ideas are

formulating, it would be best to do this together and to hear from others who also share a

passion (whether life-long or newly ignited) for this kind of action. We will look both internally

at how we do life in this congregation, and externally to how we can be more involved with

efforts in the community and the wider world. Join Pastor Lauren on Sunday, August 4th after

10:00 worship for an initial meeting to brainstorm together what this might look like.

Welcome Back Forest Hill Staff

August 20 at 11am: Calvary helps provide by-weekly nutritional backpacks for students and it

seems logical to also provide a time of support for their teachers too. We will provide lunch

and a supply table once again this AUGUST 20th. We need volunteers to help prepare luncheon

items and also want to offer a Teacher Supply Table again. Gloria Kilpatrick and Arlene

Robinson are signing up luncheon volunteers during July. You may also volunteer via Mail,

Phone, or Text to Arlene Robinson phone: 828-584-1657 email: grumpy716@yahoo.com

We have surveyed the teachers for their “priority list” of useful items and want to share it with

you for your shopping between now and August 18th (last collection Sunday).

Here is their “useful list” of supplies, including size and amount where pertinent:

- dry erase markers (maybe 15 or 20 packs)

- small sticky note pads

- (a multi-way tie)

-Kleenex (small boxes - lots)

-pencils ( - maybe 50)

-dividers with pockets

- (a multi-way tie)

-crayons (24 count)

-handheld pencil sharpeners (50)

-2’”clear tape

-gallon Ziploc bags (25)

- (those with only one mention)

-Clorox wipes

-Hi-Liters

-white-out tape

-file folders (maybe one box of 50)

-dry erase board cleaner

-Sharpies

-paper clips

-multi-colored construction paper (8-10

pkgs. of several colors)

-stick pens

You will find collection boxes in the old fellowship hall marked “FOREST HILL TEACHER

WELCOME” where you can deposit your contribution and save our teachers some of their out-

of-pocket expenses this coming year. Call Arlene Robinson (828-584-1657) or Garry Vogelpohl

(828-406-1706) if you have questions or need clarification. Thanks for your part in this Blessing

of both Kids and School Staff!

Welcome back Will Duncan

Will Duncan has returned from his year in Cambodia with Young Adults in Global

Mission. On Sunday August 18th he will share his experience with us, both in worship and

during the “Pork Tacos for El Salvador” event. Please come to hear and see what God is up to in

the Body of Christ around the globe!!!

Pulled Pork Tacos for El Salvador!!!!!

Sunday, August 18 after the 10:00 service PLEASE come, eat a few tacos, and leave a

free will offering! We will be raising money for beans, rice, and dry powdered milk for the

poorest of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Brisa de Vale in El Salvador. These folks are largely

subsistence farmers who need help with food to fend off hunger. These are the least of these of

whom Jesus spoke. They have very little in material goods. So Come Eat with US!!!!

Zen Tubing

It’s that time of year again to spend a day floating together down the French Broad

River! On Saturday, September 7th, we will depart the church parking lot at 10:00am, to arrive

at Zen Tubing in Asheville around 11:00am. You can bring food and drinks to enjoy lunch while

we float, too! It is $20/person and the youngest age allowed is 4yrs. The tubes do have bottoms

to them, so small children will not fall through. See Pastor Lauren or Pastor Paul with any

questions, and call (828-437-0780 or email (office@clcmorganton.org) the Office to sign up by

September 1st.

Rally Day Ministry Fair

Not sure about all those things listed on your Time and Talent sheets each year? Feeling

like it is time to try a new way of serving in the church? New to Calvary and hoping to learn

more about the ministries here? Just like a good excuse for fellowship and cooking out? You’re

in luck! We will be holding a Ministry Fair on Rally Day, September 8th, after our 11:00 worship.

Enjoy food and fellowship while you visit a variety of booths from each of our committees to

learn about (and maybe even sign up for) the many ways we serve the church and the

community here at Calvary. Megan will be running some activities for our kids (games, face

painting, etc) as well! See you there!

Kinder Milestone and Blessing of the Backpacks

On Sunday August 25, 2019 at the 10:00am service, we will be recognizing Asher Keller,

Sarah Yates, and Francie Jarrell as they enter into Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 School year.

We will also be blessing all students and their backpacks as they begin the new school year.

Bring your backpacks to church!

Gage Wallace’s New Address

Pvt. Wallace, Gage

51 Ellyson Avenue

MATSG-23, AMS-2, 601/J Bks

Pensacola, FL 32508

Calvary is looking for a Parish Administrator

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR POSITION - PART TIME

Calvary Lutheran Church, Morganton, NC 28655

Parish Administrator provides administrative support to the Pastors and all church

leaders/members as necessary. This position greets members, staff and guests and assists them

as needed. Maintains filing system, congregation records, use and maintenance of general

office equipment (telephone, fax, copier, printer, computer, etc.), scheduling of appointments

and maintains master church calendar. This position is responsible for preparation and

distribution of weekly worship materials, monthly newsletter and other materials as needed.

Position requires proficient experience in Microsoft Office.

This is a 20 hour per week position.

TO APPLY: Send detailed resume showing a complete work history to: Calvary Lutheran Church,

119 North King Street, Morganton, NC 28655, ATTN: Personnel Committee. Or you can e-mail a

detailed resume to shopgal107@gmail.com. Please include information regarding computer

competencies.

Worship Time Change

This is just a reminder that worship times CHANGE on September 1st, 2019. First service

will begin at 8:30am and Second service will begin at 11:00am!

Youth Group is BACK!

All middle and High schoolers are welcome to join YOUTH GROUP on SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 1ST at 4:30pm! There will be fun games, fellowship, and devotion to kick off

another wonderful year together. Contact Megan Downey if you have any questions. Hope to

see the youth there!

Calvary Youth and Families During July

Wiffle Ball Game at Bethel Park

Youth Faith and Science Retreat

with Cross and Crown Lutheran in Matthews, NC

Kendall making a bubble Discovering Elephant Toothpaste

Service Project for the teachers at Christ Our Shepherd Kids

Happy Birthday! Paul James 08/01

Tabitha Yates 08/05

Glen Giese 08/07

Betty Williams 08/08

Becky Stevens 08/08

Mike Imboden 08/08

Barrett Webb 08/08

Hannah Hawn 08/09

Matthew Cabe 08/10

Garry Harding 08/11

Chris Cozort 08/12

Henry Carlson 08/12

Liz Wilson 08/13

Lee Ann Bethke 08/14

David Lange 08/14

Clara Hawn 08/16

Joan Mease 08/19

Sarah Sawdy 08/23

David Van Oeson 08/24

Sharyn Hiergesell 08/26

Paige Palmer 08/26

Alex Rector 08/28

Jeanette Wilson 08/30

Happy Anniversary! Wilford and Karel Johnson

08/01

Nathan and Liz Wilson 08/03

Nancy and Steven Gregory 08/04

Hannah and William Hawn 08/06

Teresa and Glen Giese 08/09

Lauren and Paul Carlson 08/09

Dorothy and Hamilton Williams 08/14

Christopher and Leslie Kern 08/16

Jason and Brandi Pennell

08/22

August Worship Schedule Schedules are subject to change

Color Green Green Green Green

Preaching Paul Paul Paul Lauren

Assisting

Wayne Giese/

Hank Hunt

Nina Harding/

Don Bandy

Wayne Giese/

Emmett Brittain

Beth Spahn/

Teresa Cape

Crucifer

N/A/

Aiden Hunt

N/A/

Clara Hawn

N/A/

Lynzie Cape

N/A/

Bob Kilpatrick

Acolyte

Pat Stokes/

Cora Hunt

Larry Berryhill/

Anna Cape

Pat Stokes/

Rachel

Gamewell

Larry Berryhill/

Lynzie Cape

Children's

Sermon Megan Downey Nick Homesley

Megan

Downey

Lector

Glen Giese/

Ruth Vogelpohl

Joyce Imboden/

Hannah Hawn

Dot Williams/

Kathy Hunt

Lois Berryhill/

Leslie Kern

Greeter

Arlene Robinson/

Karel Johnson

Nora Raymond/

Teresa

Gamewell

Lois Berryhill/

Ernest Wallat

Rebekah

Poplin/

Ruth

Vogelpohl

Children's

Church Megan Downey Megan Downey Treesie Cape Tabitha Yates

Nursery Lindsay Cabe

Tonya/Katelyn

Cozort Jessica Buresh

Tyler

Barnhardt

Sound

August 2019 Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 9:00am BUCM

2

3

4 8:15am Service of the Word 9:00am Choir Practice 10:00am Worship Baptism of Bradford Clarence Schmidt

5 6 9:30am Staff Meeting 1:00pm Evangelism Meeting 6:00pm Council

7 1:30pm Health Cabinet 5:30pm Servant Ministry 6:00pm Support Board 7:00pm Handbells

8 9 10 7:30am Breakfast for our Neighbors

11 8:15am Service of the Word 9:00am Choir Practice 10:00am Worship

12 13 11:00am Calvary Seniors at AJ’s 4pm BUCM Dinner

14 7:00pm Handbells

15

16 17

18 8:15am Service of the Word 9:00am Choir Practice 10:00am Worship- Will Duncan Presents on year in Cambodia El Salvador Taco Meal

19 20 9:00am BUCM Lunch 11:00am Forest Hill Teacher Luncheon

21 7:00pm Handbells

22 23 24 7:30am Breakfast for Our Neighbors

25 8:15am Service of the Word 9:00am Choir Practice 10:00am Worship Kinder Milestone Backpack Blessing

26 27 28 7:00pm Handbells

29 30 31

Church Directory

Pastor Lauren Carlson...……...….…….….Pastor

Pastor Paul Carlson……………………………Pastor

Megan Downey………………………………..…..Director of Youth Ministries

Becky Stevens…….….…………………..…….....Organist/Music Director

Amber Austin………………………………...…….Bookkeeper

Tom and Kathy Hunt………………………....Custodians

Church Congregation Officers

Kreig Spahn………………………………………...President

Christina Robichaux....…………….......…Vice President

Tabitha Yates..…..…….…………….……........Secretary

Joyce Imboden………………………………….Treasurer

Judie Huffman...…………...……………….....Financial Secretary

Calvary Lutheran Church 119 North King Street

Morganton, NC 28655

Phone:(828)437-0780

Email: offfice@clcmorganton.org

Website: clcmorganton.org

Fax: (828)437-1276