May 2015 GN - Calvary Presbyterian Church

13560 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
310-676-1144
Fax: 310-676-2309
www.calvarypres.com
[email protected]
REV. JASON E. GAMBLE
Pastor
KATHEE VAN HORN
Office Manager
Calvary
Presbyterian
Church
STEVE CLAUSEN
Choir Director
DAVID HAWORTH
Organist
MARIA MARTINEZ
Custodian
JOSÉ MARTINEZ
Maintenance
Connecting Diversity in Community
“The Pilgrimage to Pentecost”
From Easter to Pentecost the church begins a journey of
pilgrimage that embraces its Jewish roots from the Passover to
the First Fruits. The great miracle of Pentecost is that people who
were of vastly different languages and cultures received the Holy
Spirit and understood one another.
We, as the believers and saints at Calvary Presbyterian
Church are blessed with vast racial, ethnic, cultural, and income
diversity, but how well connected are we and how can we grow
into the likeness of the Church described in Acts chapter 2???
I invite you to join with me in Bible Study, discussion,
reflection, and action as we find out and grow together Connecting Diversity in Community - beginning May 14 in Cowan
Hall. Discussions will be five consecutive Thursdays at 10:00 AM
and/or Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Rev. Jason E. Gamble
Designated Pastor
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Prayer List
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:4
Traveling Mercies for Virgnina, Brandon, Pam, Sherise & Kathee and the entire NOLA team for safe travels,
successful work and encouragement for the workers and recipients of Project Homecoming builds.
LORD, WE HOLD UP TO YOU FOR HEALING, RECOVERY, AND IMPROVED HEALTH
Amanda, a friend of Pastor Jason's, who is 8 weeks pregnant and was told by the obstetrician after her ultrasound
that her baby may not be viable. Prayers for peace and life
Bud 92 year old recovering from 2 hernia surgeries. Father of K. Hellwig’s mom’s caregiver
Laura for healing and healing grief after miscarriage at 2 1/2 months. Vivian R. co-worker.
Anderson family, healing and improved health for baby Zachary, comfort for new mom & dad. Kathee’s neice
JB & Athena Barocsi improved health and spiritual guidance
Ismael Carreon Having difficulties with a new round of chemotherapy. Virginia Reyes-Carreon’s husband
Frank Cannova Back surgery schedule for April14. Knee surgery scheduled for May 5
Patty Cannova having second cataract surgery on May 4
Sam Church 11 yr old having migraine headaches- MRI showed a cyst on the pineal gland in his brain. Hellwig
Rita Church having surgery soon for a frozen shoulder. (Sam’s mother)
Richard Clark torn retina in his only good eye. Lavonne’s son-in-law.
Lynn Colvin Surgery for an aortic valve replacement in her heart scheduled for April 27th. Karen’s friend.
Rev. James Elias recovering from back surgery in ICU in induced coma.
Jan Ferguson release from pain and improved health
Mary Gibbs for good results from continued chemotherapy.
Ken Hart fell in a hole and broke his foot. (Faye’s son)
Sherry Hart needing breathing therapy after a bout of pneumonia. Faye’s daughter-in-law
Virginia Reyes-Carreon recovering from second surgery for breast cancer, starting radiation treatments.
Morgan Shelhart broken ankle while walking his dog.
Rev. David Worthen extremely low heartbeat - down to 37 bpm. will require a pacemaker. Heidi’s father.
Heidi Worthen-Gamble having tests for continued heart arrhythmia - must wear a monitor for a full month.
LORD, FOR COMPASSION, STRENGTH, GUIDANCE AND COMFORT
Dixie after the death of her mother in Georgia. She cannot get to the funeral in Ohio due to taking care of her
husband, who has early onset dementia. Lucy Ann’s good friend
Emily and family after the death of her father-in-law from a massive stroke. (Lucy Ann’s sister.)
Alex Ausberry, Jr. being deployed to Afghanistan for the 15th time. Frankie’s son
Elias family for a comfortable & peaceful existence and strength for Gwen & her husband and family. Gwen is
living in hospice care facility, battling brain cancer for 1 1/2 years.
Curtis Ferguson, as caregiver to Jan & her mother
Yoko Imasaki’s family and friends. She passed away on Apr 10 after a battle with lung cancer.
Lurvey Family after the passing of Art’s mother, Gayle, who succumbed to brain cancer on 4/18 .
William Moriell’s family and friends. After Williams’s death Corinne Sliwinski’s brother-in-law..
Ollawa Ndukwe’s son for his immigrant situation in the U.S.
Amanda Van Horn success, strength and guidance during her grueling school schedule & studies.
PRAISE THE LORD FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS. GOD IS GREAT
Joe Gasser successful triple bypass surgery is recovering well and expected to go home soon. Jackie Shelhart’s
foster brother
Email-Prayer Line If you like to pray for those in need, and you are not on our email prayer request line, please send your email
address to the church office ([email protected]). When prayers are emailed, please stop what you are doing, take a
moment and pray for the one in need. If you want to be prayed for, please send your request to the church office or your deacon.
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AP RI L 5
Jim Wilson
In honor of Pam’s Birthday
Happy Birthday, Pamela!
AP RI L 5
Judith James .............. May 2
Joan Reiné.................. May 3
Michael Guibor........... May 10
Sherise Parker ........... May 10
Geraldine Nwufor ....... May 18
Vivian Rupert ............. May 26
Amanda Van Horn...... May 27
Corinne Sliwinski
In Memory of Joe’s Birthday
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Jackie Shelhart
In Loving Memory of Lowell
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Milton & Celine
In Honor of Mbiseh’s Baptism
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Virginia Reyes-Carreon
Happy Birthday to my Sister, Julie Rabe
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Karen & Don Hellwig
In loving Memory of Kathie & Bill Kethcam
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Cheryl Grant
Al & Betty Richards May 21
Welcome Rev. & Mrs. Wayne Lupole
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Virginia Reyes-Carreon
If your anniversary or birthday is incorrect, or missing from the Good
News, please let the office or your deacon know.
In Loving Memory of her Father, Job. S. Reyes
Ladies
Luncheon
Pentecost
Sunday May 24.
Wear red
Wednesday May 20
Spires Restaurant
Carolyn Caldera is the coordinator of the next Ladies
Lunch. Please let her know if you can or cannot attend:
310-644-6824 - or you can email Alma at
[email protected] Hope to see you there!
WomenÊs Bible Study
ESTHER CIRCLE will meet at 9:00am, Monday, May 4, 2015. Betty Richards is the
hostess and will prepare a light breakfast. Pamela Wilson will lead in our study of
lesson nine of 2 Corinthians in our study book.
REBEKAH CIRCLE right on schedule, we will meet on Wednesday, May 13, 7:00pm
at Calvary. Dessert will be provided by Joan Reiné. We will conclude our study of
“Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians” - Chapter nine. All women
are invited to join in this study. Please see Joan Reiné for your study material or more
information.
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Ea ster Lily Dedication s
Donated by:............................... In Me mory of:
Carrie Bridges ..................... my son, Bobby Ray
Lucy Ann Bristol .................. My Mother, Vera Ramsey
The Elledge Family .............. Raymond & Virginia Moss
The Elledge Family .............. Jack & Roberta Elledge
Marie Fongwa...................... Deceased Relatives
Faye Hart ............................. Daughter, Nancy and Grandson, Eric
Don & Alma Hazzard ......... Loved Ones
Heidi, Jason, Hannah
& Madeleine Gamble......... Tom Gamble
Mary Gibbs .......................... Denis Gibbs & Loved Ones
Janet Guibor ........................ My Parents, Joy & Oakley Adams
Cheryl Grant ....................... Mac Mumper
David Haworth .................... Sarah Clapp Haworth
Karen & Don Hellwig .......... Mason Tyler Wofford, Kathie & Bill Ketcham,
Pearl & Carl Hellwig, Mary & L.C. Tuott, Adelia Crecelius
Lavonne Hinkle................... Terrie Hickcox
Helen Kingdon .................... Deta Dackin
Virginia Reyes Carreon ..... My mother, Anita, & Father, Job
Joan Reiné ........................... Family
Jackie Shelhart .................... Lowell Shelhart and Merle & Blanche Gasser
Kathee Van Horn................. My Jan
Kathee Van Horn................. My Parents, Brother and Nephew
Kathee Van Horn................. My Calvary Family in Heaven
Donna Wilkes ....................... Loved Ones
Donated by:............................... In Honor Of:
Mary Gibbs .......................... Don & Alma Hazzard, for all your
volunteer work
Mary Gibbs .......................... Kathee & Amanda Van Horn
Mary Gibbs .......................... Tim Donovan, for all your volunteer work
Mary Gibbs .......................... Rosemary Best, my inspiration
Mary Gibbs .......................... Don & Karen, for all your volunteer work
Faye Hart ............................. Joan Reiné
Alma Hazzard ..................... Rosemary Best, great friend and supporter
Karen & Don Hellwig .......... Brandon & Noah Wofford,
Angelina & Isabella Hellwig
Lavonne Hinkle ................... my mother, Virginia Hepker
Cathy Lurvey ....................... Emily Pim
Virginia Reyes-Carreon ...... My husband, Ismael & Sister, Deborah
Al & Betty Richards ............. Rev. Jason Gamble
David Haworth .................... Kathleen, Rose, and Holly-Noelle Haworth
Kathee Van Horn................. My beautiful daughter, Amanda
Kathee Van Horn................. Mary Gibbs
Kathee Van Horn................. Maria & José Martinez & Family
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The Deacons April Food Assistance Ministry went very
well. The volunteers were organized and cheerful. The
recipients were also cheerful and extremely grateful to
receive food. We will continue to have the ministry on
the first Saturday of each month. The next day for
the grocery give-away is May 2.
The Deacons distributed 61 cooking bags in April.
During the month, only 27 transient lunch bags were
given out. Through your donations and the food bank
assistance, the Deacons and volunteers provided food
for 248 persons during March. Thank you for your
continued support of the Food Ministry.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Unloading from the food bank
Friday, May 1, 2:00pm
Set up & Distribution
Sat May 3 9:30am
APRIL VOLUNTEERS
Alma Hazzard
Don Hazzard
Janet Guibor
Fred Guibor
Carolyn Caldera
Patty Cannova
Nkoli Maduno
Linda Toland
Freda Moore
Betty Richards
Emma Johnson
Virginia Elledge
Scott Elledge
Don Hellwig
Kathee Van Horn
Brandon Elledge
Donna Wilkes
Norm Habosh
Karen Hellwig
Gloria Castillo
Joomong Lange
John Refuerzo
Mary Gibbs
Joan Reiné
Deacons Easter Report
The deacons coordinated baskets for 9 Calvary
recommended families and 26 Head Start
families (six HS families were not there to
pick up baskets on the give away day).
All 32 Head Start children received
Easter Baskets.
How Will Your Teens Spend Their Summer?
Summer time can be a great time to grow in faith and the adolescent years are especially critical in the formation of a
young person’s beliefs. Parents, why not
get your kids out of the city and into nature
to help them grow in faith and experience
the fun of week-long summer Christian
camps?
Within just two hours of LA in the Big Bear
area, we have 2 wonderful camps, Big
Bear Lake Christian Conference Center
and Forest Home.
Big Bear Lake (our Presbyterian camp) offers a limited number of summer camp weeks for kids of different ages.
Forest Home is a larger and more popular Christian Camp founded by the famous Presbyterian Sunday School leader
from Hollywood First Presbyterian Church, Henrietta Mears. It’s a little closer to LA and has many options for children as
young as 3rd grade all the way through 12th grade. Forest Home offers camp weeks throughout the summer.
http://presbyteriancamps.wix.com/bb1#!summer-programs
Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, think of all our freedoms and the sacrifices suffered
for our rights. Pray for the mothers of lost soldiers. Memorial Day is
a federal holiday in the United States set aside for remembering the people
who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is
observed every year on the last Monday of May, was formerly known
as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to
commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war.
By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all
Americans who died while in the military service. It typically marks the
start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)
CHANGES DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE
On March 17 the democratic form of government of the
PCUSA made way for an official change of the definition
of marriage, from “between a man and a woman” to
“between two persons, traditionally a man and a
women”.
This change was brought about by an
amendment known as 14-F, which had passed at the
General Assembly in Detroit, Michigan last summer. It has now received very strong support of the
majority of the 172 presbyteries across the country and Puerto Rico.
Sessions and Ministers who wish to conduct same-sex weddings in US states where it is legal to do
so are no longer prohibited in any way by the Book of Order. Likewise, both the General Assembly
and our local Presbytery have assured Sessions and Ministers with a traditional view of marriage
that they will not be required to host or conduct any wedding services contrary to what they believe
the Holy Spirit has called them to host or conduct.
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Calvary Teens Holy Week Activities
After the Maundy Thursday service in which Calvary
Teens were primary liturgists, Pastor Jason led Calvary
Teens on Good Friday to Bel Air Presbyterian Church, at
the invitation of Rev. Care Crawford. We took advantage
of the many Holy Week Spiritual growth opportunities at
the large and scenic campus of Bel Air PC. On Good
Friday, Teens, with the support of the Worship
Committee, headed up to Bel Air to enjoy a 12-Station
Prayer walk which led them throughout the Bel Air
sanctuary, chapel, and grounds, reading Scripture,
sharing their faith, and reflecting on how the Spirit is
challenging them to grow.
Teens and adults took turns leading each Station in the
youth-friendly, Bible-based activity, which was followed by
lunch at Souplantion.
Teens and Worship Committee Member Mary
Haag reflect on the meaning of the cross of
Christ in their lives at Prayer Station #2.
Calvary Teens reflect on the Refiners Fire, Malachi 3, at the
Fire Pit, a little-known place of refuge on the Bel Air campus.
Corey and the group reflect on the meaning of undeveloped
property on the Bel Air PC campus as well as what remains
undeveloped Spiritually in their lives at Prayer Station #10
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Clinton leads Station #9 in Evan’s Chapel. Teens
reflected on Calvary’s history and considered the
church’s future.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Calvary Presbyterian Church is a welcoming people of faith and hope in Christ Jesus, inspired by God’s word and led by the Holy Spirit. We serve God, each
other, our community, and the world, through worship, study, teaching, fellowship and outreach; demonstrating God’s love, justice, compassion and grace.
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2:00p.m. unloading 9:00-12:30
Deacon Food
the food truck
Ministry
10:15am WORSHIP &
Communion
11:30 Fellowship Reception
12:00pm Stewardship/
Evangelism
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9:00am Esther
Circle, Cowan Hall
7:00pm Session
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7:30pm AA
10:15am WORSHIP
11:30 Fellowship Reception
12:00 Deacon Meeting
Happy
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7:00pm Rebekah
Circle, Cowan Hall
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10:15am WORSHIP
12:00pm Mission Knitting
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7:30pm AA
10:00am Bible Study
9:00am Bible Study
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9:00am Bible Study
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Memorial Day
10:15am WORSHIP /
Pentecost , wear red
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Memorial Day
9:00a.m. Good
Observed. Office News Deadline
closed.
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10:00am Bible Study
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Knitting Mission & Fellowship⁄
Our next gathering will be May 17
Free class and social for anyone interested in learning
this craft or just working together with other yarn artists.
The goal is to help you make prayer shawls, sweaters,
blankets and /or hats for homebound, homeless,
disadvantaged and/or disaster victims. You’ll learn a
great skill too that can stay with you throughout your life. All level of
knitters and crocheters welcome. Guys too! Knitting - it’s not just for
grandmothers anymore, but all of ours are
welcome too!
May Receptions
After worship receptions will be provided by:
05/03/15 Flock 5 05/10/15 Nominating
05/17/15 Deacons 05/24/15 Evang/Stew
05/31/15 Deacons -
May Juice
Seafarer members providing juice:
May 3 Tilford, Dan
10 Trapnell, Rena & Fred
17 Van Horn, Kathee
24 Wilkes, Donna
31 Wilson, Pam & Jim
Calvary Presbyterian Church
13560 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250-5808
(310) 676-1144
[email protected] ~ www.calvarypres.com
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