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Sunday, June 21st
Calvary Staff
Bret Truax
Pastor
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Tanya Fagan
Business Manager
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Kate Crafts
Office Manager
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Ken Reed
Custodian
Shannon Merzenich
Children’s Associate
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Tod Scheler
Youth Pastor
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Nolan Cason
Youth Associate
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Misty Matthews
Music Director
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June 2015
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Worship Service at 10:15 am in the Sanctuary
Adult Bible Classes
Sunday Morning
Foundations at 9 am in the Keystone Room. Everyone is invited
and encouraged to join us for great fellowship and learning about
how to walk faithfully with the Lord. For more information contact
Tom and Lisa Mann at 503
503--566
566--7579.
Covenant Fellowship at 9 am on the 2nd floor. All are welcome.
College/Career Class On Summer Break Contact April
Tate at 503
503--991
991--5938 for more information.
Tuesday Morning
Early Risers Men’s Study 6:30 - 7:30 am. The study focus is on
the book “The Case for Faith” by Lee Strobel.
Wednesday Afternoon
Bible Study On Summer Break - Contact Lydia Gilman at
503
503--385
385--8397 for more information.
Wednesday Evenings
Bible Study meets in the Keystone Room from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. If
you want to delve into God’s word, come join us. For more information, contact Tom and Lisa Mann at 503
503--566
566--7579.
Office Hours
BUSINESS MEETING
On Sunday, June 14 immediately after
the worship service, we will be having
our annual Budget Business Meeting
to set the church budget for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1 2015 - June
30 2016). Everyone is welcome to attend but it particularly important for
members to be present as we set the
new year’s fiscal priorities.
Monday - Thursday
9 am to 2 pm
Friday - Closed
Calvalog CREW
Carole Barton
Jeremy Baeseman
Dick and Frieda Bladorn
Nancy Grabow
Virginia Lauseng
Christy O’Hara
Carolyn Turner
CONGRATULATIONS
A special “congratulations” to Tom Mann whose
extraordinary life was one of the feature videos on
a recent episode of the “700 Club.” If you missed
the TV program, you can view Tom’s segment at
http://www.cbn.com/tv/4242681248001. You can
also find out more about Tom’s life and ministry at
In This Issue www.heavydeepreal.com.
Pastor’s Corner 2
Prayer Needs 3
Direct … Father 3
Youth 4
Children’s Ministry 5
Ministry News 6
Birthdays 8
Calendar 10
Calvary Baptist Church is a body of believers whose purpose is …
To glorify God by becoming disciples
who know and live God’s will.
July 2015 Events
Well, it’s June once
more which means
Father’s Day is upon
us. It’s that time of the
year where we take a
day to say “Thanks” to
the Dads who have
provided for us, counseled us, coached us,
protected us, encouraged us and loved us.
It’s fitting that we
pause for one day to
acknowledge our gratitude for these men
with cards, small gifts, and words of appreciation.
Imagine, however, that for the other 364 days
of the year we ignored, blamed, criticized, and
rarely even acknowledged our Dads. What would
Father’s Day mean to them then? Probably very
little. Though not to this extent, too often our
society treats our Heavenly Father in somewhat
similar ways. We talk to Him only in times of crisis
or need and when we do utter His name out loud,
it is as an expletive. We ignore the counsel He
has given us in His Word, believing in essence
that “we know better.” Yet, when we experience
the consequences of ignoring His counsel, He is
the first one we blame. Rather than just one day a
year, we may acknowledge Him on more Sundays
than not, but once we’re out of the doors of the
church, He is relegated to the distant corners of
our hearts and minds until the next Sunday morning.
Like an earthly Dad, God grieves when our
affection and affirmation of Him seems sporadic,
limited or conditional, perhaps even rejecting
Him outright (Genesis 6: 5 - 6). Fortunately, despite our dishonoring behavior, God continues to
love us and waits patiently for that day when our
hearts turn back to Him and we love Him as He
has loved us (John 3:16).
This Father’s Day, remember that what
means the most to Dads is not what we do on
this one special day, but how we treat him the
rest of the year. May we also remember the
same is true of our Heavenly Father and may we
show Him the honor and respect He deserves
not just on Sundays, but every day of our lives.
Dads - Happy Father’s Day and “Thank You”
for all that you’ve done for us throughout our
lives!
SUN
5
10:15 am Communion &
Worship
MON
6
Building closed
in observance
of
Independence
Day
TUES
7
6:30 am Men’s
Early Riser
Study
1:30 pm
Women’s
Fellowship
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H
E D
R A
S Y
THURS FRI SAT
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2
8:45 am Chair Aerobics
9 am Men’s Coffee
10 am Prayer Quilters
@ Madrona Hills
1:45 pm Afternoon Bible Study
6 pm Bible Study
6:45 pm Choir Practice
7 pm Wavewalkers
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4
8
9
8:45 am Chair Aerobics
9 am Men’s Coffee
1:45 pm Afternoon Bible Study
6 pm Bible Study
6:45 pm Choir Practice
7 pm Wavewalkers
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11
High School Summer Camp at Arrah Wanna - July 6th - 10th
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10:15 am Worship
13
8:45 am Chair
Aerobics
6 pm Basketball
14
6:30 am Men’s
Early Riser
Study
7:00 pm Boards
Meet
15
8:45 am Chair Aerobics
10 am Prayer Quilters
12 pm Calvalog Articles Due
1:45 pm Afternoon Bible Study
6 pm Bible Study
6:45 pm Choir Practice
7 pm Wavewalkers
16
9 am Men’s Coffee
10 am Calvary
Court Meeting
7 pm Council
Meeting
17
18
10 am
Sisters
in
Christ
19
10:15 am Worship
20
8:45 am Chair
Aerobics
6 pm Basketball
21
6:30 am Men’s
Early Riser
Study
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23
8:45 am Chair Aerobics
9 am Men’s Coffee
1:45 pm Afternoon Bible Study 10 am Calvalog
6 pm Bible Study
Collated
6:45 pm Choir Practice
7 pm Wavewalkers
24
25
Pastor Bret
HAPPY
WED
Independence Day
Pastor’s Corner
Primary
Summer Camp
at Arrah Wanna July 24th - 26th
Middle School Summer Camp at Arrah Wanna - July 20th - 24th
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10:15 am Worship
12:30 pm Diner’s Club
Primary
Summer Camp
at Arrah Wanna July 24th - 26th
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8:45 am Chair
Aerobics
6 pm Basketball
28
6:30 am Men’s
Early Riser
Study
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30
8:45 am Chair Aerobics
9 am Men’s Coffee
1:45 pm Afternoon Bible Study
6 pm Bible Study
6:45 pm Choir Practice
7 pm Wavewalkers
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June 2015 Events
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
2
1
pm Men’s
Summer Camp, 6:30 am
Early Riser
VBS & College
Study
Scholarship
Application
Deadline
8:45 am Chair
Aerobics
6 pm Basketball
Direct Line to
the Father
THURS FRI SAT
3
4
5
8:45 am Chair Aerobics
9 am Men’s Coffee
10 am Prayer Quilters
@ Madrona Hills
1:45 pm Afternoon Bible Study
6 pm Bible Study
6:45 pm Choir Practice
7 pm Wavewalkers
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Praise
Josh Myers’ sister gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
Praise be to God! Thank you Jesus! - Sherri Cartwright
Fiona Wilson, Bob & Venita Wilson’s 4th grandchild and special miracle,
was born on Mother’s Day.
Ericka Myers’ father does not need dialysis at this time. Praise the Lord!
Oscar Krissesl is recovering following hip replacement surgery.
Our love & prayers go out for
7
10:15 am Communion
& Worship
8
8:45 am Chair
Aerobics
6 pm Basketball
9
6:30 m
pmMen’s
Men’s
Early Riser
Study
1:00 pm Van
Goers’ Meet
7:00 pm
Boards Meet
10
11
8:45 am Chair Aerobics
9 am Men’s Coffee
1:45 pm Afternoon Bible Study
6 pm Bible Study
6:45 pm Choir Practice
7 pm Wavewalkers
12
14 Flag Day
15
10:15 am Worship
8:45 am Chair
One Great Hour of
Aerobics
Sharing offering
6 pm Basketball
12 pm Congregational
Business Meeting
6 pm Special Music with
the Arena Family
16
6:30 pm Men’s
Early Riser
Study
17
8:45 am Chair Aerobics
10 am Prayer Quilters
10 am Property Mgmt Meeting
12 pm Calvalog Articles Due
1:45 pm Afternoon Bible Study
6 pm Bible Study
6:45 pm Choir Practice
7 pm Wavewalkers
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9 am Men’s Coffee
10 am Calvary
Court Meeting
7 pm Council
Meeting
19
20
10 am
Sisters
in
Christ
21 Father’s Day
10:15 am Worship
23
6:30 pm Men’s
Early Riser
Study
24
25
8:45 am Chair Aerobics
9 am Men’s Coffee
1:45 pm Afternoon Bible Study 10 am Calvalog
6 pm Bible Study
Collated
6:45 pm Choir Practice
7 pm Wavewalkers
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22
8:45 am Chair
Aerobics
6 pm Basketball
VBS @ Queen of Peace 9:30 am - noon
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10:15 am Worship
12:30 pm Diner’s Club
29
8:45 am Chair
Aerobics
6 pm Basketball
30
6:30 pm Men’s
Early Riser
Study
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 The US Supreme Court and their upcoming decisions.
 Lola Krissel who is scheduled for open heart surgery June 15th at
DESIRE is not merely a simple
wish; it is a deep seated
craving; an intense longing
for attainment.
In the realm of spiritual affairs, it is
an important adjunct to prayer. So
important is it, that one might say,
almost, that desire is an absolute
essential of prayer.
Desire precedes prayer, accompaOHSU.
nies
it, and is followed by it. Desire
 Alex Stout who wants to strengthen relationships with family and God.
goes before prayer, and by it
 Makiera Stout for current living situation issues.
prayer is created and intensified.
 Family members of Robin Bradley who are suffering severe medical
Prayer is the oral expression of
issues.
desire.
If prayer is asking God for
 Darwin Durr who has shingles
something,
then prayer must be
 Misty & Casey Matthews. Misty has been experiencing numbness on
expressed.
one side and she has an appointment for a nerve study. Casey had a
bad flu bug and he ended up in the emergency room. In addition to all of Prayer comes out into the open.
Desire is silent. Prayer is heard;
this, it now appears that Misty has a kidney stone.
desire,
unheard. The deeper the
 Due to very unexpected circumstances, the Salem House of Prayer is in
desire,
the stronger the prayer.
extreme financial hardship and has to come up with $750,000 in the next
Without
desire, prayer is a
60 days. Please pray that God will provide in truly miraculous ways so
meaningless
mumble of words.
that prayer can continue to be a key component for the city of Salem.
 Shawnell & Juan Vanscoik who are morning the loss of her father/his
Such perfunctory, formal praying,
grandfather.
with no heart, no feeling and no
Continue to Remember: Wayne Massey, Brent Thompson (Ron McCargar’s real desire accompanying it, is to
grandson), Jim Scott, Twila Osborn, Katie McGee, Michael Macaitis, Char- be shunned like a pestilence. Its
lotte Jackson, Jack Wright, Wayne Barton, Mary Ann & Lowell Gunselman, exercise is a waste of precious
Gloria Winniford, Irene Singer, Alice Judd, Winnie Wiebort, Sandra Roop, time, and from it, no real blessing
Sandra Dutton, Lucille Reagan, Gertrud Pump, Ann Wiens, Norman Kelley,
accrues.
those unable to attend service due to health or aging concerns, family and
friends who are unemployed, those who are homeless, those serving in the
(excerpt from
military and their families, and Christians throughout the world who face perEM Bounds on Prayer)
secution for their faith.
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Ministries
Our Family PrayerYouth
Concerns
Ministry News
Sunday Morning Learning Community
Senior High @ 9 am ~ Middle School @ 10:30 am
In the Fellowship Hall
Sunday Morning
9 am
Senior High
Learning Community
10:15 am
Worship Service
10:30 am
Middle School
Learning Community
Wednesday
Senior High &
Middle School
7 - 8:30 pm
Upcoming Events
High School Camp
July 6th - 10th
Middle School Camp
July 20th - 24th
August
7th-9th
Calvary Youth
Beach Camp Out at
Beverly Beach
State Park
Men’s Coffee
Men’s Coffee Fellowship meets
Thursday mornings at 9 am. The
first Thursday of every month we
meet at Madrona Hills Retirement
Center. The remaining Thursday
meetings are held at the church in
the Fireplace Room. Please join us!
We are using a Sunday morning teaching ministry called “Napkin Theology.” We will be
sharing simple drawings that teach deep theological truth. Each week we will gather
together for breakfast food around the table together. Because we plan to be eating
together regularly, we will be meeting downstairs in the fellowship hall.
Upcoming Events
June, July, August – Wednesday Night Youth Meetings will be held in the homes
Men’s Early
Risers Study
of our youth group – Schedule TBA
Arrah Wanna Summer Camp Theme:
“DON’T STOP BELIEVING”
Dates: High School: July 6 – 10
Middle School: July 20 – 24
Register by June 22nd to take advantage of the Arrah Wanna Early Registration.
Cost: $260 before June 22nd.
This summer we will be looking at the life of Job - someone in the bible who worked hard
at living a righteous life and still had lots of bad things happen to him. Everyone faces
hardships, and it’s important for us to understand that God is faithfully loving us through
all circumstances - the good and the bad. We may not be able to control what happens
to us, but we can always choose how we respond. Believing and trusting in Gods promise to love, comfort and provide during times of struggle is a foundational part of a strong
faith. Come to summer camp and explore with us what it looks like to “Don’t Stop Believing”
The following groups will be taking a summer break.
The College/Career Study group is on break until September. For more
information contact April Tate.
The Afternoon Bible Study is taking a summer break and will resume
September 9th. For more information contact Lydia Gilman.
Women’s Fellowship is on Summer break. Meetings will resume in August. For more information, contact Nancy Grabow.
The Van Goers are on Summer break. There will be a summer picnic in
August. Please contact Lorrine Walker, Nancy Gookin, or Joan Massey
for more information.
August 7, 8, 9 – Calvary Youth Beach Camp Out at Beverly
Beach State Park
This Gold Medallion-winning book
is for those who may be feeling
attracted to Jesus but who struggle
with difficult questions standing
squarely in their path. For Christians, this book will deepen your
convictions and give you fresh confidence in discussing Christianity
with even your most skeptical
friends.
Early Risers meet on Tuesdays
from 6:30 - 7:30 am at Calvary.
Men, if you’re not plugged into another LifeGroup, come check us
out!
Our campsite is a short walk to the beach on the beautiful Oregon coast! We have
enough space for 25 people. We can have up to a 20 ft. RV and six vehicles (extra vehicles cost $6.00 apiece).
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We are studying from Lee Strobel’s
book, “The Case for Faith.” In an
age where there is increasing skepticism shown towards Christianity,
Strobel addresses the most persistent emotional objections to belief the eight “heart barriers” to faith
(e.g. Why is there evil? Isn’t there
more than one way to God? What
about evolution? etc.).
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Ministry News
Children’s Ministry
From the
Missions Board
New Children’s Area Opening in September 13, 2015!
In June we encourage everyone to consider giving to One Great Hour of Sharing. One Great Hour is a
Christian effort to empower, provide water, supply food, and give relief from disasters. Please consider
giving to this very crucial ministry as you feel lead. Thank you.
From the
Worship Board …
Join us on Sunday - June 14th
At 6:00pm
for good old fashioned
Gospel Music
with a good old fashioned
message!
with the ARENA FAMILY
Judy Zachman
Jack Kiekel
Amy Groom
Darwin Durr
Jacob French
Marguerite Moore
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June Isaak
Ted Moore
Wayne Massey
Lew Murdock
Tod Scheler
Russ Reed
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John Ortlieb
Nelma Romig
Laurie Black
Steve Mansell
Lucille Reagan
Sherri Cartwright
25 Nancy Grabow
29 Linda Flood
29 Carolyn Singer
30 Alexandria Stout
July Birthdays
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John Parker
Leonard Fry
Jeff Flood
Venita Wilson
Joanna French
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
This is the 22nd year Calvary, Queen of Peace, and St. Paul’s Episcopal have worked
together to sponsored VBS!
VBS ORIENTATION MEETINGS
Thursday, June 11th or Tuesday, June 16th
6:00-7:00 pm
Queen of Peace Gathering Area
If you are volunteering in any capacity for VBS, please plan to attend one of the orientation
meetings. You will find out your job, meet the session leaders, and other exciting information. All adults 18 years and old must have a current background check and have completed the child safety certification. Childcare provided. Please contact Shannon Merzenich with questions.
VBS
June 22-26, 2013
Kindergarten - Grade 5 (Fall 2015)
9:30am – 12:00 noon at
Queen of Peace Catholic Church
4227 Lone Oak Dr SE, Salem
For children entering Kindergarten through Grade 5
(A childcare and preschool program for the children of the
adult VBS helpers available)
June Birthdays
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5
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Summer help…want to try out your talents in Children’s Ministry? We would love to have
you lead a class one Sunday this summer. Check with Shannon for more information.
Fees: $12.50 per child or $32.50 per family of three or more. Financial assistance is
available.
Registration Deadline: Please return your registration form by Monday, June 1st to the
Queen of Peace Catholic Church Office. Registration is on a first come-first served basis.
Registrations received after June 1st may be placed on a waiting list. Mailing address: PO
Box 3016, Salem OR 97302. Music CD’s, DVD’s, and T-shirt orders are due by the
June 1st registration deadline.
Arrah Wanna Summer Camp in July!
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Cesar Sainz
Deb Grenz
Barbara Trapp
Beth Weyand
Dina Stubbs
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Kathy Smith
Lisa Snyder
Hope Maerz
Virginia Vessey
Craig Black
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Kate Crafts
Norman Brown
James Batdorff
Catherine Vessey
Cost for Elementary: $240 before scholarship and before June 29th.
Cost for Primary: $140 before scholarship and before June 29th.
Dates: Elementary July 27th - 31st;
Primary July 24th - 26th.
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Sunday Morning
What’s New…
9 - 10 am
Nursery
(infant - 2 years)
Pre-K - 8th grade
supervised play
in the gym.
Please check in your
child, get a name tag
then take them to
their area and pick up
your child at 10 am.
10 am
Nursery & Pre-K
classes meet
1st through 5th
grade Attend worship
with parents and are
then released for
class.
Current Kindergarteners will promote to the
elementary class beginning in June.
No Sunday School:
for 1st – 5th graders
June 21st – July 12th
Nursery and Pre-K
class will still meet.
Summer Sunday
school resumes
Sunday, July 19th.
Ministry News
Ministry News
Another Exceptional
Volunteer
This month we want to offer a
special “Thanks” to Ken Hetsel
for all the time and effort he graciously contributes setting up
our coffee time each Sunday
morning. Every week Ken arrives early in order to prepare
the coffee and snacks and then
remains late to ensure things
are cleaned up. Thank you, Ken,
for your servant’s heart and for
making sure there’s a cup of hot
coffee (or hot chocolate) to welcome us on Sundays!
Calvalog Collators
We Need More Help!
The Calvalog Collators are a volunteer group
whose purpose is a fundamental part of producing
& mailing our Calvalog newsletter. Each month
they faithfully come to the church to label and prepare the Calvalog for mailing. There are approximately 280 Calvalog newsletters mailed out per month. It is essential
that this group maintain enough volunteers to complete their duties
in a manner that is efficient, timely and as easy on our volunteers as
possible. Please consider becoming a volunteer member of this
group. For more information, please contact the church office at 503363-9246.
All Church Work Day
Our next “All Church Work Day” is scheduled for August 15th at 9
am. This will be a day we dedicate to beautifying the
outside of our church. There will be something for
everyone and many hands will help us to get the
work done quickly. Everyone is encouraged and
invited to participate. Please mark this date on your
calendar and plan to attend.
Faith & Family Night - Volcanos’ Stadium
On Friday, July 17th, Corban
University is sponsoring the
Volcanoes “Faith & Family
Night,” which includes a pregame faith-based concert,
words from a Major League
Baseball chaplain, and a fantastic post-game fireworks show. On the
field, the Volcanoes take on the Boise Hawks, affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. This will be a great family-friendly evening but seating
is limited so please reserve your personal or group tickets soon.
Contact the Voice of the Volcanoes, Rob Schreier, at
<[email protected]> or 503-390-2225. Tickets for groups of
25+ start at just $7. This could also be a great LifeGroup event!
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Wednesday Evening
Bible Study
Prayer
Quilters
This group meets every Wednesday at 6 pm.
Contact Tom Mann for more information.
We meet at 10 am
on the first and third
Wednesday of every
month.
Diners Club
The Diners’ Club meets on the last
Sunday of each month following the
morning worship service. Each month we choose a different
restaurant to meet at for food, fun and fellowship. Our next
scheduled meetings are June 23rd at the La Hacienda Real Chair
restaurant, July 26th at China Gourmet on Broadway and
Aerobics
August 30th at the Road House on Commercial.
This group meets
every Monday and
APP of the Month
Wednesday. Walking
This month we’re featuring the “YouVersion” Bible app offered by starts at 8:30 am and
LifeChurch.tv. Offering over 700 translations in various languages, this simple
aerobics at 9 am.
ad-free app provides the typical search options found on most Bible apps, but it
also offers certain extras such as daily readings and devotional plans for individuals and families, as well as video clips of famous biblical stories. In addition
to reading the Bible, there’s a special feature that allows you to actually listen
to the Bible while working out or engaging in your favorite hobby. There’s even
a special app for kids to encourage them to dive into God’s word. Best of all it’s Sisters in
FREE. For more information about the YouVersion Bible app go to Christ
www.Bible.com
We meet at 10 am on
the 3rd Saturday of
Thank you from - Marion Polk Food Share
every month, at Calvary
or a chosen community
location. In June we will
Dear Friends,
meet on the 20th and
Your generosity is touching so many lives. You are giving hungry families food for their on the 18th in July. If
tables. You are giving hungry kids fresh fruit and vegetables. You are giving hungry sen- you are interested in
attending or if you wish
iors warm meals.
to learn more, contact
Lisa Mann at
Thank you so much for your loyal support!
503-566-7579.
Sincerely
Corrina, Director of Stewardship
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