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October 2016
Welcome Bishop Sharma Lewis!
Bishop Sharma D. Lewis, the first African-American woman elected a bishop in the
Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church, has been assigned to lead
the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church for the next four years. She
began her term of office on September 1, 2016.
Bishop Lewis will oversee the 1,169
local churches and faith communities and 327,647 United Methodists in the Virginia
Conference. She follows Bishop Young Jin Cho who is retiring after leading the
conference for the last four years.
The Fall Festy in The Draft!
Mark your calendars now for The Fall Festy!
Saturday October 29, 2016 - 4-6 pm
Calvary has hosted Trunk or Treat here on our parking lot since 2008. This event
has been well loved and supported by our community. In the last three years,
much effort has gone into making this event more life giving for
children and families in our community. It has worked!
Last year, we greeted approximately 1,500 guests to our event here on our parking lot.
And with that, we started praying about what to do in 2016!
This year, we are moving! We have secured the entire Stuarts
Draft Park and will host our event at the park! We have reached out to other local churches and we have a few that are praying about
partnering with us in this ministry. Please continue to talk with family and
friends in other Stuarts Draft churches about this opportunity.
Could you serve God’s children with the Education Department in
making this a beautiful, family-oriented afternoon?
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We are in need of servants, small prizes, hot dogs and buns, and
tons of candy! But most of all, we are in need of prayer!!
Please pray for the families that will come, for those among us who
will serve on that day, and that the goodness of our Lord will be
made known in The Draft!
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From the Pastor’s Heart….
HALLOWEEN – a day and a tradition that evokes a lot of mixed
emotions among Christians. Should we or shouldn’t we? Is this in any way a Christian tradition, or is it
strictly a pagan event? The honest answer is that Halloween as we know it today is actually a mix of
Christian and pagan traditions!
Halloween is an abbreviation of “hallowed evening” and is called this because it occurs on the eve of All
Saints Day, a celebration honoring the saints of the Christian faith dating back to the third and fourth
centuries A.D. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory officially set November 1 as the date for the observance
of the feast. During the Middle Ages the eve of All Saints Day, “All Hallows E’en,” became associated with
witches and sorcerers – possibly stemming from Christian churches’ practice of displaying relics of the saints
on this day. Poorer churches that could not afford relics would conduct costumed processions; some people
dressed as historical saints; other people dressed as angels or devils.
Prior to the coming of Christianity, the day was already a celebrated occasion for many non-Christian
groups. November 1 was New Year’s Day for the Celtic tribes of Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Britain. In
ancient times the Celts held festivals to honor their sun god and Samhain, the Lord of the Dead. What we
today call Halloween was their New Year’s Eve. Bonfires were set, both to honor the sun god and to
frighten away evil spirits who had been released by the Lord of the Dead to wreak havoc among the living.
When Christian missionaries evangelized and converted the Druids, they turned the unholy night of All
Hallows Eve into a prelude for the feast of All Saints Day.
When the Romans conquered Britain, they incorporated practices from their harvest festival Pomona,
named in honor of their goddess of fruit. Today, we find remnants of this tradition in table centerpieces
made of fruit, bobbing for apples in tubs of water, and the drinking of apple cider.
Halloween was not widely observed during the first two centuries of American settlement. However,
after the Irish potato famine of the 1840s an influx of Irish immigrants caused old traditions to take root here.
“Mischief Night” became a part of American culture, as well as an occasion for the conduct of any number
of practical jokes (“TRICK or treat?”).
So, today Halloween is a mixture of cultures and traditions – ancient and modern, pagan and Christian.
Our Christian celebration affirms two central truths: (1) the ultimate conquest of evil by the cross of Jesus
Christ, the promise of eternal life, and (2) the assurance that the Christian life is both worth living and
triumphant, through the special witness provided for us by all the faithful saints.
Since the Reformation, Protestants have understood “saints” in the New Testament sense, as the entire
body of Christian believers. On this day we commemorate “the great parade” of Christians – in all times and
places – who have finished their course in faith and now rest from their labors. No wonder this celebration
was a personal favorite of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism!
“TRICK or TREAT?”
In Christ,
Pastor Charlie
CHARGECONFERENCE IS SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 6TH AT 4:30 PM
Please plan to join us for this annual meeting at which our
District Superintendent, the Reverend Dave Rochford, will
preside. Members will be asked to ratify our 2017 Budget, vote to
elect a slate of lay leaders to direct our administrative committees
and guide our ministry efforts in 2017 and beyond; we will
celebrate the year of ministry that is drawing to a close and dream for a
new year of ministry together. All members and friends are invited to attend, but only members will be
permitted to vote. For panning purposes, Charge Conference lasts around 90 minutes. Please note: All
persons currently serving in a leadership position, and those persons who will assume a leadership
position in January 2017 are EXPECTED to attend.
Hope to see you there! Pastor C.
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Notes from Nancy…..
WELCOME to CALVARY UMC
(adapted from the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Community, but I wish we had written it first!)
We extend a special welcome to all who are single, married, divorced, it’s complicated, filthy rich, dirt
poor, yo no habla Ingles. We extend a special welcome to those who are crying newborns, skinny as a rail,
or could afford to lose a few pounds.
We welcome you if you can sing like our musicians or even like the pastor who can hardly carry a tune in a
bucket. You’re welcome here if you’re ‘just browsing,’ just woke up or just got out of jail. We don’t care
if you’re more Catholic than the Pope, haven’t been in church since little Joey’s baptism, have never been
in a church ever or, got dragged to church as a child.
We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but have not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are
growing up too fast. We welcome single parents, gay parents, all parents, starving artists, tree-huggers,
latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk food eaters.
We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome those who are having problems or
down in the dumps and those who don’t like organized religion. We’ve been there too.
If you blew all your offering money before you arrived, you’re welcome here. We offer a special welcome
to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or because grandma is in town
and she wanted you to go to church with her. You’re welcome if you wear a suit or overalls!
We welcome those who are inked, pierced, or both. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a
prayer right now, had religion shoved down their throat as a kid, or got lost in traffic and wound up here by
mistake. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts…. and you.
WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY
The United Methodist Women,
which consists of every woman in the
congregation, will meet on Thursday,
October 20th at 7:00 pm and after a
brief business session, we will discuss
our current book, “Walk to Beautiful,”
written by Jimmy Wayne, whose name
you might recognize. Jimmy was
thirteen when his mother left him at a
bus station parking lot and vanished
into the night with her boyfriend. This
book chronicles Jimmy’s rise to fame
in the music industry and his Meet Me
Halfway campaign. His walk from
Nashville to Phoenix raised awareness
for foster kids. Join Jimmy on his walk
to beautiful, and learn about how one
person made a huge difference in his
life by showing him love and a stable home. Books are available in the
hallway from the sanctuary to the office. $10.
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Lunch with the Bunch at
the Heritage Restaurant in
Waynesboro on Tuesday,
October 25th at 11:30 am.
Call Treva Bradley 337-3000 or
the Church Office at 337-2980
to make a reservation or if you
need a ride. All are Invited!
Mark your calendars now
for November 15th when Lunch
Bunch will head to the Depot
Grille Restaurant in Staunton.
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Join us! During the Sunday School hour
(9:00-10:00 am) on Fifth Sundays of the
month, we will work together to serve
God and his people through
the love of our hands!
Our next Fifth Sunday is October 30,
2016. On this date, we will be putting
together shoeboxes for Operation
Christmas Child. Come and join the fun!
Throughout the month of October, the
children can bring in items to Sunday
school to be placed into boxes for
children. For ideas, check out the website:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-Christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/.
We are excited to serve together! Parents, you are more than welcome
to come and join the excitement! Bring the whole family!
BRING GOODIES FOR
COLLEGEAND MILITARY
The United Methodist Women of Calvary would like to
make sure that our college students and military service
members know that we care. We are collecting goodies for
boxes to send to those of our members who are away from
home for study and service. Any items like food treats (Little
Debbie cakes, dried fruit, nuts, gum, candy in individually
wrapped packages) or small, fun or useful items are
appreciated. You are also welcome to make monetary
donations and someone will shop for you. Items may be left
in the hallway to the right of the sanctuary under the table, at
the office or you can call Shanna Allen at 540-337-2199.
Also, please call Shanna if
you know of someone away
from home who might
appreciate a Calvary Cares
package. We will plan to
assemble at a date to be
determined. And, we need
addresses!
Please Send them to the
church office. Thanks!
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MAKING CRISMONS
FOR ADVENT
The Advent season is fast
approaching! We ar e in need of a
few folks to help make crismons for
the trees. If you have free time in the
mornings and like to do “crafty”
things, come and join in on the fun
and fellowship! Talk to Joyce Balsley
at 337-1891 if you want to help.
Calvary Youth and Young Adults— Beloved!
~ October Youth
Activities ~
2: Youth from 5-7 with Pastor Charlie!
4: Youth Leadership Meeting at 6:30 pm.
5: Youth Study at 6 pm.
9: No Youth. Enjoy a family night.
Come on out and let’s share with the body of
Calvary the joy of Jesus Christ as we lead
together in worship on Sunday, October 23,
2016. This Sunday is AMAZING.
12: Youth Study at 6 pm.
15: CORN MAZE NIGHT! Meet at the
church at 6 pm. Free event! Friends are
welcome. Please RSVP by Wednesday
October 12, 2016. We are going to be
in the maze after dark...you might wish
for a flashlight...
Please continue to prayerfully consider your role
on that day as Scarlett has already talked to
many of you about this.
We are going to spend October 2 with Pastor
Charlie talking about the natur e of Wor ship,
why Methodists worship in the ways we do, and
how we can build a worship service together to
be in praise to our gracious God. Come with
your questions about worship
and Sunday mornings!
16: Youth from 5-7 pm.
19: Youth Study at 6 pm.
23: Youth Sunday at both the 8:30 am and
the 11:00 am services.
23: Youth Night of Missions with Christina
and Anderson!
26: Youth Study at 6 pm.
29: The Fall Festy at Stuarts Draft Park from 4-6 pm. Please come
around 3:00 pm to serve!
30: Youth Annual Bonfire from 6-8 pm.
Bring your friends for a fun filled fall night of
fellowship, roasted hot dogs and
marshmallows over the fire pit!
Come.
Join Ours.
We meet together on Wednesday nights on the lower level
of the Education Department at 6 pm. Currently, we are
studying Adam Hamilton's Half Truths. Once that is
completed, we will select another study together.
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Come5 and be a part of the conversation. Take your seat in
the circle, friends. We’d love to have you join us.
It will be a beautiful day of worship and will be
led by an amazing and passionate group of kids.
As your ideas continue to come forward, please
pass them to Scarlett’s desk so we can work
together to make this day a blessing to our
church home.
Youth
Sunday
Nights
Sunday nights are planned with prayer as
ways that relationships between God and his
people might be strengthened.
These are nights for students to be loved and
stretched in their faith through study, activity,
and quality time spent together.
Let’s come together and practice our faith
together. Your friends are always welcome.
We want to love the people that you love too!
Sarah McGill
Dale Burford
Mary Farris
Gretta Roehrs
Carolyn Simmons
Jimmie Taylor
Gladys Hayes
Jo Ann Conner
Will Clark
Barry Pugh
Richard Heitzenrater
Larry Small
Jimmy Allen
James Cohron
Deborah Funk
Jacob Sears
Alan Skelly
Shukri Simmons
Ernest Ambler
Tracy Conner
John Crolley Jr
Christi McAlister
Jodi Shuman
Christina Daniel
Joe Almarode
Ryan Moneymaker
Marshall Butler
Elise Blacka
Steve Coffman
Debra McAlister
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Sarah Howard
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Olivia Sorrells
Ryan Thompson
Ricky Bragg
Betty Atkinson
Estie Barnett
Sarah Lawhorn
Andrew Shuman
Polly Long
Emily Long
Kim Dean
Kristen Jenkins
Charlene Kerby
Donna Konorosky
Andy Chase
Katherine Lawhorn
Sarah McCall
Katelyn Clark
Ellen Miller
Susan Kane
Juanita Legg
Ron Dameron Jr.
Bill Amos
Cary Coffey
Tina Davis
Martha Lowery
Chad Anthony
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Dan & Anescia Simpson
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John & Beth Howard
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Nick & Amber Martino
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Ron & Kay Sommers
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Leon & Jackie Franklin
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Cole Herndon
Mary Lou Kelley
Della Taylor
Jordan Butler
Andrew Berry
Chris Cohron
Bradley Dressler
Becky Fitzgerald
Kristi Sears
Miranda Davis
Michael Eavers
Megan Windsor
David Whitley
Sandy Amos
Kathy Sanzone
Patti Dimitt
Shana Roehrs
Dean Harris Sr.
Joyce Henkel
Catherine Manning
Sam Robb
Marcie Little
Jeffrey Marks
Caleb Clinedinst
Elijah Carey
RJ Gau
Adrienne Beaty
John Kane
Barry Shuman
Hunter & Kelly Hughes
Michael & Sharon Morris
Mark & Lisa Tyree
Rob & Karen Miller
Gary & Cary Coffey
Gene & Janet Weller
Jeffrey & Sheila Marks
Leonard & Joyce Balsley
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Greeters
Oct. 02: Dawn Evans & Kim Gr een (8:30)
Gene & Janet Weller (11:00)
Oct. 09: Dollie Sumpter & Mar lene Walker (8:30)
Peggy Bailey & Keith & Karen Lovekamp (11:00)
Oct. 16: Amelia Fauber & Donna Kiser (8:30)
Donna Kiser & Laura Doty (11:00)
Oct. 23: J oyce Henkel & Ron Har tlaub (8:30)
Deborah Counter & Jason Sorrells (11:00)
Oct. 30: Annamar ie Losh & Dennis Stepp
(10 am worship)
Lay Readers
Ushers (11:00)
October 2nd: Lar r y Flint & J ason Sor r ells
October 9th: Char lie & Ruth Ann War ner
October 16th: Maxine McKinney & J eff Kiser
October 23rd: Geor ge Counter &Nathaniel Kiser
October 30: Dan Power s & Fr ank Lamber t
October 9th: Bill Betlej (8:30)
Maxine McKinney (11:00)
October 23rd: Ron Har tlaub (8:30)
Sam Robb (11:00)
Communion Servers (October 2nd)
8:30: Anderson & Christina Daniel
11:00: Dennis & Wanda Stepp
Charles & Ruth Ann Warner
Bill Betlej & Georgeann Lambert
Note: Please trade with
someone, and, then let the office
know if you are unable to serve
on your scheduled date.
Thanks!
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Media Ministry Training - 7 pm
Youth Leadership Meeting - 6:30 pm
Youth Leadership - 6:30
Finance Meeting - 6:30
Trustees Committee - 7 pm
Fall Festy Meeting- 7 pm
Pancake Breakfast - 8 am
Missions Meeting - 6:30 pm
Hospitality Meeting - 6:30
Laity Sunday
UMW Book Study/Meeting, - 7 pm
UM Men’s Meeting -7 pm
Youth Sunday - 8:30 & 11:00 am worship
Security Meeting -7 pm
Lunch Bunch to Heritage - 11:30
Fall Festy in the Draft - 4 - 6 pm
One Worship Service - 10 am
Potluck Lunch after Worship
Youth Bonfire - 6 pm
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Screen Operator - 11:00
02– Greg Winkler
09– Jason Sorrells
16– David Rash
23– Forrest Shuey
30– Carolyn Wade
9:45 am Sunday School
02– Jean Crummett
09– still needed
16– still needed
23– still needed
30– Sunday School will
start at 9 am
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8:30 am Worship
Jean Crummett
Laura Doyle
Linda Warren
still needed
10 am Worship
Infant Nursery
Birth -2 yrs. Upstairs
Toddler Nursery
2 - 4 yrs. Downstairs
11:00 am Worship
02 Mindy Reid
09 Sara Fitzgerald
16 still needed
23 Laura Doty
30 Noah Templeton (10 am worship)
We are in the process of working
out the schedule for the downstairs
nursery. We appreciate your
patience! Talk to Scarlett Danraj
for more information.
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MISSION OF THE MONTH
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
For over 20 years, Samaritan's Purse has delivered shoebox gifts packed by caring people
like you to hurting children around the world. The boxes can be filled with small toys,
hygiene items, and school supplies. Boxes can be customized by gender and age. The age
groups are: 2-4 years, 5-9 years and 10-14 years. Please include $7 to cover shipping
costs. Lar ger donations ar e appr eciated fr om those who ar e willing and able as this
is also our Mission of the Month. Watch for bulletin inserts throughout the month of October! This is an exciting
ministries for all ages and groups! Calvary Youth always put together about 20 boxes. There are several Sunday
School classes who work together to put boxes together as well. It is a ministry that is lovingly embraced by
Calvary! Our goal for 2016 is 200 boxes! Last year we put together approximately 120. For more information, talk
to Sarah Whitley, Lauren Sandercock, Lisa Tyree or
Scarlett Danraj. Boxes are due by November 13th. Thanks for your support!
WE CARE!
Calvary Weekday School star ted a new school year
on September 7th, with 18 four olds and 16 three year olds.
The school will be taking new students for the Fall term. The
three year old classes are learning about number one, circles,
the color red, school manners and playground safety. The
four year olds are learning about the five senses, the weather
and the seasons. All classes are looking forward to a visit
from the Stuarts Draft Fire Department and a visit to the
Pumpkin Patch in October. Donations to Weekday School’s
scholarship fund are always appreciated and are tax
deductible! Talk to Celeste Robb for more information.
SEND CARDS AND NOTES
TO ELIZABETH
Elizabeth Henkel has ser ved God and her
church by loving children and volunteering in
the Nursery for 43 years! That's a lot of lives
that have been blessed by her hands. She is
now facing some serious health issues. We ask that you surround
her in prayers at this time. We are also ready to start collecting
love notes for her to be blessed by. We ask that the cards and
notes be brought in or sent to the church by October 9th!
We would like to deliver all of them to Elizabeth at once.
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The Welcome Team
has prepared a few
Courtesy Baskets, filled
with bottled water, and
throat lozenges (in case you have a cough or a
tickle) and a couple of first aid kits. You can
find these items on the back pew in the
Sanctuary and on a shelf at the side entrance of
the church. Please feel free to use as needed.
This is our gift to you because WE CARE!!
COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE
OCTOBER 30TH 10 AM
POTLUCK LUNCH TOO!
Our Calvary Family will
unite together in worship
and song. After the service
we will gather in the
Fellowship Hall for a
potluck lunch. Calvary will provide the meat
and drinks and you just need to bring a side
dish to share. Stay and visit with friends and
family as long as you like!
Come and be blessed!
COME TO THANKSGIVING DINNER
EVERYONE IS INVITED!
Calvary’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday,
November 20th, at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. This will be a night
of great fellowship, sharing, and giving thanks for the gift of the family of
Christ. The meal is Free and open to anyone and everyone! We hope that
your families and friends will join us on this wonderful night!
We will need volunteers to prepare and slice turkeys and all the fixings,
both ahead of time and that night. Be watching for opportunities to help to
include setting up, cooking, serving, and clean up! Come and give thanks
at Calvary for all that God does to bless us! Contact Pastor Nancy
337-2980 or Celeste Robb at 294-0057 for more information.
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