January 2015
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January 2015
Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 70 Salem, Oregon Calvary Baptist Church 1230 Liberty St. SE Salem, OR 97302 503.363.9246 ph www.cbcsalem.com Calvary A monthly newsletter affirming & informing the Calvary family. family. January 2015 Calvary Return Service Requested In Need of PRAYER? During office hours, call 503.363.9246 or email [email protected]. After hours or on the weekend, call the Prayer Hotline at 503.363.9246 and select option #3 or email your concern to [email protected]. Calvary Staff Bret Truax Pastor [email protected] Tanya Fagan Business Manager [email protected] Kate Crafts Office Manager [email protected] Ken Reed Custodian Shannon Merzenich Children’s Associate [email protected] Tod Scheler Youth Pastor [email protected] Nolan Cason Youth Associate [email protected] Misty Matthews Music Director [email protected] Sunday Morning Worship Service Office Hours Adult Bible Classes Monday - Thursday 9 am to 2 pm Friday - Closed Sunday Morning Calvalog CREW Worship Service at 10:15 am in the Sanctuary Foundations at 9 am in the Keystone Room. Don’t miss great fellowship and learning about how to walk faithfully with the Lord. For more information contact Tom and Lisa Mann at 503-566-7579. Covenant Fellowship at 9 am on the 2nd floor. All are welcome. College/Career Class at 9 am downstairs in room 23. We are studying Bill Hybel’s book “Too Busy Not To Pray.” Contact April Tate at 503-991-5938 for more information Tuesday Morning Early Risers Men’s Study 6:30 - 7:30 am. The study focus is on the book “The Measure of a Man” by Gene Getz. Contact Doug Hollums at 1-541-815-0755 for more information. Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study meets at 1:45 pm every Wednesday afternoon for fellowship, prayer and Bible study. Contact Lydia Gilman at 503-3858397 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 503-566-7579. Carole Barton Jeremy Baeseman Dick and Frieda Bladorn Virginia Lauseng Christy O’Hara Carolyn Turner Winnie Wiebort Baptism Service What better way to begin a new year than by celebrating with those who are taking the next step in their discipleship adventure with Christ! On Sunday, January 4th, we will have our first baptism service of 2015. If you have not yet been baptized and sense that God is prompting you in that direction, or if you would like to know more about why baptism is such an important part of our journey with Jesus, then please contact Pastor Bret. Annual Report Information Due Please turn in your information to the office no later than January 18th, 2015. Annual Business Meeting On February 15th, following our worship service, we will have our In This Issue Annual Business Meeting followed by an all-church pot luck. From the Pastor 2 Prayer Needs 3 Direct … Father 3 Youth 4 Children’s Ministry 5 Ministry News 6 Birthdays 7 Memorials 9 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. A Message from Pastor Bret February 2015 Events This month (i.e. January 10th) our oldest daughter, Heather, is getting married. As it probably is for many parents whose child is getting married, this has been a time of celebration, excitement, and reflection. For 27 years Ann and I have attempted to instill those qualities and traits that will enable Heather to have a happy life, as well as to be the kind of wife and (someday) mother that God would call her to be. We have tried to do this through the teachings and life experiences we have exposed her to and modeled in our own lives, but we still wonder, “Was it enough?” Did we love her enough? Did we support and encourage her without developing a sense of entitlement? Have we shown her what it means to be a godly parent and spouse while also acknowledging that marriage and parenting take an extraordinary sense of commitment and hard work? Above all, have we infused her with the awareness that first and foremost, her eyes must constantly be set upon Jesus and on fulfilling His will for her life, her marriage, and her family? We have tried so hard, and yet her future is not ours to decide. It’s at this point that we have to release her, trusting that the foundations that we sought to instill are as strong and solid as we have prayed they would be. This same dynamic is at play in our relationship with God, isn’t it? He loves us, nurtures us, equips us, encourages us, watches over us and when necessary, corrects us. Still, He cares enough about us not to manipulate or control us and instead, releases us to live the lives we choose to follow. His hope is that we will remain true to His teachings and the life Jesus modeled for us, but the choice is ours. As we begin this new year, may we commit ourselves anew to living in ways that bring joy to God’s heart. No, He won’t quit loving us if we ignore Him and do our own thing. However, when we do choose to follow God more closely, it’s a win-win situation. We win because God’s ways lead to lives that are more joyful, content, and fulfilling. God wins because, just as is true with earthly parents, He experiences a father’s pride and contentment at seeing His children live the way He knows is best for them. May 2015 be an exceptional year for you and for our church. Pastor Bret SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 2 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 6 pm Basketball 3 6:30 pm Men’s Early Riser Study 1:30 pm Women’s Fellowship 4 5 6 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 9 am Men’s Coffee 10 am Prayer Quilters @ Madrona Hills 1:45 pm Bible Study 6 pm Bible Study 6:45 pm Choir Practice 7 pm Wavewalkers Outreach 7 8 10:15 am Worship 9 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 12 am Deadline for signing up for PNO 6 pm Basketball 10 6:30 pm Men’s Early Riser Study 1:00 pm Van Goers’ Meet 7:00 pm Boards Meet 11 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 12 pm Calvalog Articles Due 1:45 pm Bible Study 6 pm Bible Study 6:45 pm Choir Practice 7 pm Wavewalkers Huddle groups 12 9 am Men’s Coffee 6 pm PNO 13 14 15 10:15 am Worship 16 President’s Day Building closed in observance 17 6:30 pm Men’s Early Riser Study 18 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 10 am Prayer Quilters 1:45 pm Bible Study 6 pm Bible Study 6:45 pm Choir Practice 7 pm Wavewalkers Community Dinner 19 9 am Men’s Coffee 10 am Calvalog Collated 7 pm Council Meeting 20 21 23 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 6 pm Basketball 24 6:30 pm Men’s Early Riser Study 25 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 1:45 pm Bible Study 6 pm Bible Study 6:45 pm Choir Practice 7 pm Wavewalkers Huddle groups 26 9 am Men’s Coffee 27 28 1 10:15 am Communion & Worship Service To the people at Calvary Baptist Church Every time Beve and I receive the check for retired pastors, I am thankful for your generosity. Over the years, as a pastor, the church took the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering and I had little realization that someday I might be on the receiving end of the gift. Now, as we find ourselves among the “old retired pastors and wives” the offering check is received with a thankful heart. It means more than money. It means that our denomination along with your generosity make us deeply aware that we are not forgotten. Thank you again. With warm respect, Annual Business Meeting immediately following the worship Service. 22 10:15 am Worship 12:30 pm Diner’s Club Pastor Jack Kiekel and Beve Kiekel Page 2 Page 11 January 2015 Events SUN MON TUES WED THURS 1 New Year’s Day Building closed in observance Direct Line to the Father FRI SAT 2 3 Praise 4 No College/Career Study 10:15 am Communion, Baptism & Worship 11 10:15 am Worship 18 10:15 am Worship 5 6 8:45 am Chair 6:30 pm Men’s Aerobics Early Riser 6 pm Basketball Study 1:30 pm Women’s Fellowship 7 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 10 am Prayer Quilters 1:45 pm Bible Study 6 pm Bible Study 6:45 pm Choir Practice 7 pm Wavewalkers Game Night 8 9 am Men’s Coffee 12 13 8:45 am Chair 6:30 pm Men’s Aerobics Early Riser 6 pm Basketball Study 1 pm Van Goers 7 pm Boards Meet 14 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 12 pm Calvalog Articles Due 1:45 pm Bible Study 6 pm Bible Study 6:45 pm Choir Practice 7 pm Wavewalkers Huddle Discipleship 15 9 am Men’s Coffee 21 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 10 am Prayer Quilters 1:45 pm Bible Study 6 pm Bible Study 6:45 pm Choir Practice 7 pm Wavewalkers Taco Night 22 9 am Men’s Coffee 10 am Calvalog Collated 7 pm Council Meeting 23 24 28 8:45 am Chair Aerobics 1:45 pm Bible Study 6 pm Bible Study 6:45 pm Choir Practice 7 pm Wavewalkers Huddle Discipleship 29 9 am Men’s Coffee 30 31 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Building ANNUAL REPORTS DUE closed In observance 25 10:15 am Worship 20 6:30 pm Men’s Early Riser Study 26 27 8:45 am Chair 6:30 pm Men’s Aerobics Early Riser 6 pm Basketball Study Page 10 9 10 Ericka & Josh Myers pleased to announce that they are expecting a little one! Ericka is nine weeks along and the baby is set to make his/her debut in mid-July. Our love & prayers go out for 16 17 Lucille Harley is recovering from a sprained ankle. JoAnn Lindorfer’s sister, Anna, is recovering from surgery. Kathy Smith, her family & friends as they mourn the unexpected passing of Kathy’s sister. The family and friends of Orval Cummings as they mourn his loss. At Doubting is always put under the ban, because it stands as a foe to faith and hinders effectual praying. In the First Epistle to Timothy Paul gives us an invaluable truth relative to the conditions of successful praying, which he thus lays down: “I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” Orval’s request there will not be a public service. Cards may be mailed C/O Jan Montgomery, 530 NW Birch St., McMinnville, OR 97128. The Cummings family has also requested prayer for the brother-in-law (Joe) of Orval's son, Edward. Joe was recently hunting and had a tree fall on him resulting in numerous broken bones and internal injuries. All questioning must be Helen Randle is recovering from a small stroke. watched against Gary and Lydia Gilman as they mourn the loss of Bertha Gilman. and eschewed. Barbara Sharp, Wayne Barton’s sister, is recovering from hip surgery. Fear and peradventure have no Gerry Adams continues to struggle with health issues. place in true praying. Faith Ron Smith continues to struggle with health issues. must assert itself and bid these F. Donald & Betty Parsons are new to our church, have some health foes to prayer depart. issues and need prayer for encouragement. Continue to Remember: Jim Scott, Twila Osborn, Katie McGee, Michael Macaitis, Charlotte Jackson, Jack Wright, Wayne Barton, Mary Ann & Lowell Gunselman, Gloria Winniford, Irene Singer, Alice Judd, Winnie Wiebort, Sandra Roop, Sandra Dutton, Lucille Reagan, Gertrud Pump, Ann Wiens, Norman Kelley, 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 military and their families, and Christians throughout the world who face persecution for their faith. Page 3 (Excerpt from EM Bounds on Prayer) Ministries Our Family PrayerYouth Concerns Sunday Morning 9 am Senior High 10:15 am Worship Service 10:30 am Middle School Wednesday Senior High & Middle School 7 - 8:30 pm Sunday Morning Learning Community Bertha E. (Schaffner) Gilman — Sept 12, 1915 - Dec 4, 2014 Senior High@9:00am ~ Middle School@10:30am In the Fellowship Hall Bertha Gilman, of Federal Way, Washington and formerly of Salem, Oregon, passed away at the age of 99 years. She was born in Moorewood, Oklahoma to Fredrick and Katherine (Scherle) Schaffner. In 1916 the family moved to Colorado. On September 13, 1933 she married Milan H. Gilman in Lamar, Colorado and in August of 1937 they moved to Salem, Oregon after losing their farm, animals and crops during the infamous Dust Bowl. She was a long time member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Salem, Oregon. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents and each of her siblings, her husband Milan H. Gilman, daughter Neva (Gilman) Andrus and son Kenneth L. Gilman. She is survived by her daughter Nadine (Gilman) Scott of Federal Way, Washington, 8 grandchildren, 7 greatgrandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be beside her beloved husband at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem. Beginning in January we will begin a new 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. Wavewalker Wednesdays in January 7:00pm-8:30pm (new time) 1/7/15 GAME NIGHT Bring friends! Game Night January 7th 7 - 8:30 pm Huddle Discipleship January 14th 7 - 8:30 pm Taco Night January 21st 7 - 8:30 pm Huddle Discipleship January 28th 7 - 8:30 pm Youth Mission Trip Spring Break March 21st - 29th 1/14/15 HUDDLE DISCIPLESHIP 1/21/15 TACO NIGHT Bring Friends! 1/28/15 HUDDLE DISCIPLESHIP Winter Camp 2015 January 16th - 19th Upcoming Events Wednesday Evenings Memorials Features: ● A one weekend “mega-camp” (Martin Luther King Jr. weekend) ● Easier for churches to plan with elementary, middle school and high school programs Recruiting now for program crew, happening on one weekend. counselors and musicians. ● Two full days of snow play. Apply online at: ● Options for skiing. (extra www.camparrahwanna.org cost) Questions? Call: 503-622-3189 Announcing: Youth Mission Trip to Deborah’s House in Baja Mexico over Spring Break 2015! We will be joining forces with Springfield and McMinnville First Baptist Churches as well as Emerald Community Church in Eugene to travel to an American Baptist Missionary project in Baja Mexico called Deborah’s House. Deborah’s House is a shelter for battered women started by ABC missionaries Ray and Adela Salinger. Page 4 Orval Monroe Cummings October 11, 1915 – November 30, 2014 Orval was born in the Corvallis to Edward B and Mildred (Kidder) Cummings. He grew up in several locations in the Corvallis Area. He was the only one of seven children to complete high school, which he accomplished by alternating each year of schooling with working as a sheepherder. In high school he was involved in boxing and FFA, which earned him a train trip to Kansas City for a national FFA convention. In Corvallis, on June 26, 1938, Orval married Wilma J. Vanderburg and they reared six children. Orval was a logger and when WWII was declared, logging was considered necessary to the war, so he served in the woods. Following the war, Orval went into partnership with his older brother, Kenneth, and they worked as gypo loggers. In the late 1980’s Orval was interviewed and video taped by the BLM to have a history of logging in Oregon. Orval cut wood until he was 98. In 1965 Willma suddenly went to be with Jesus Christ. Orval married Mary L (Knowles) Kingsley on March 10, 1966, gaining another son. Orval and Mary enjoyed 43 wonderful years of marriage. Orval often said, “Being married to Mary is the closest to heaven one can be while on earth.” Orval often commented that he was happiest when he could see family enjoying one another and he loved annual family reunions. He was an outdoorsman; an avid hunter, camper fisherman and gardener. He started hunting when he was nine and went on his last elk hunt at 98. He competed in may timber carnivals. Since moving to Salem in 1963, Orval has been a member of Calvary Baptist Church were he served in many capacities. He was a life member of the Oddfellows and the NRA. On several occasions Orval was told he would never walk again, but he did — he didn’t know the words “give up” and rehabilitated himself. Orval had fun challenging family to tell him how many people wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for him. Answer: bunches: 6 generations down. Orval was preceded in death by both wives, all siblings and son Don Cummings. Those surviving Orval are children Edward (Jolene) Cummings, Janice (A. John) Montgomery, Ronald (Grace) Cummings, Ronald (Debbie) Kinglsey, Don’s widow (Barbara), Roy (Elaine) Cummings and Kay (ken) Brown. Orval will be honored and remembered at the 2015 family reunion. Page 9 Ministry News Women’s Fellowship This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm. All our women are invited. Children’s Ministry Business Meetings January 13th @ 1 pm February 10th @ 1 pm Scheduled Events January 17th - Game day & refreshments at 1 pm. For more information please contact Lorrine Walker @ 503-393-6673, Joan Massey @ 503-589-9419 or Nancy Gookin @ 503-581-7078. Diners Club Prayer Quilters We meet at 10 am the first and third Wednesday of every month. Chair Aerobics This group meets every Monday and Wednesday. Walking starts at 8:30 am and aerobics at 9 am. No meeting on January 19th or February 16th. 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. On January 25th we will meet at the Flight Deck and on February 22nd the meeting will be at the Road House on Commercial St. SE. Thank you to Bev Flood and Rebecka Vessey for their hard work, directing the Christmas musical this year. They did amazing job and we are blessed to have them! Thank you to all the parents that diligently brought their children to practice. A BIG Thank You to all the children that participated in the musical and sharied the message of Christ with us all! Sprouts A special thank you to James and Kellie Batdorff for leading the Spiritual Parenting Class. It was well attended and parents were inspired, equipped, and supported. We look forward to the second portion in April. 9 am - Noon Birth to 2 years Little Lambs 9 am - Noon 3 - 4 years old KIDS’ Choir 9 am - 10 am K - 12th grade College/Career Study We are on break through January 4th. However, we normally meet on Sunday mornings from 9 - 10 am downstairs in room 23. For more information about this class please contact April Tate at 503-991-5938 or at [email protected]. DROP OFF THE KIDS & ENJOY AN EVENING OUT! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016 6:00-9:00 p.m. Union Gospel Mission Coat Barrel We are collecting coats (new and gently used) for the guests who stay at the UGM men’s and women’s facilities. With the temperatures unusually cold this year, any donation of men’s, women’s and children’s coats are desperately appreciated. Please drop off your donation in the Union Gospel Mission Coat barrel in the Son Room. Sisters in Christ We meet at 10 am on the 3rd Saturday of every month, at Calvary or a chosen community location. If you are interested in attending or if you wish to learn more, contact Lisa Mann at [email protected] or at 503-566-7579. Page 8 Children’s Classes Calvary Baptist Church Gym GAMES, DINNER, ACTIVITIES, & ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS AGE 3 (must be potty-trained) THROUGH 5TH GRADES $5 CHILD - $15 FAMILY MAXIMUM Proceeds go toward youth mission trip. PAYMENT REQUIRED FOR RESERVATION Deadline: Monday, February 9th SIGN-UP WITH SHANNON MERZENICH 503-364-9246 Page 5 KIDS’ Under Construction 10:30 am K - 5th Grade Ministry News Men’s Coffee Men’s Coffee Fellowship meets on Thursday mornings at 9 am. The first Thursday of every month they meet at Madrona Hills Retirement Center and the remaining Thursday meetings are held at the church in the Fireplace Room. Please join us. Men’s Early Risers Study Meets Tuesday mornings from 6:30-7:30 am. The study focus is on the book “The Measure of a Man” by Gene Getz, which looks at 20 different qualities and characteristics that define a godly man, husband, father and disciple. For more information, please contact Pastor Doug Hollums at 1-541-815-0755. Ministry News LIFE GROUPS UPDATE How Are You Doing? As we have launched “Life Groups” at Calvary, we have asked each group to embrace 3 simple, but foundational practices: 1) brief devotional, 2) prayer time, and 3) group member follow-up. In addition, we have asked each group to adopt a home-bound church member and to do a quarterly ministry project in Jesus’ name. So how’s your group doing? Are you following through with the 3 foundational practices? Are you encouraging your home-bound person? Have you engaged in a quarterly service project? If not, the beginning of a new year is a GREAT time to establish some new group habits and plan/schedule your ministry projects. Remember, the purpose of “Life Groups” is not to add more stuff to your life, but to develop Christ-centered communities in ways that are difficult to do in a larger group setting. Way to Go!! Congrats to the Praise Team whose quarterly ministry project consisted of Christmas caroling at the Woods at Willow Creek care facility. Impact Opportunities: Here are three ministry opportunities coming up in January that your group may want to participate in. “Retiring the Greens:” many hands make light work as we put away the Christmas decor for another year. This event will be held at the church at 9 am on January 3rd. “Collecting Coats for Those in Need:” we have a UGM barrel in the Son Room but it needs to be filled. Your Life group could canvas the neighborhoods in which you live to see if folks have any gently used coats they might be willing to donate. “Adopt a Missionary:” select a missionary family and find out their birthdays, anniversary, and any other special days (e.g. upcoming graduation). Use this to pray for them on these special days as well as send them a card (and even a gift) to let them know that are being remembered and supported. IMPACT PRAYER SEMINAR Holiday Building Closures There are several building closures during the holidays. In January, the building will be closed on January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day and January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. January 19th - 21st, Jefferson Baptist Church will be hosting an extraordinary prayer seminar. If God is calling you to a deeper prayer walk with Him, this is a seminar you will not want to miss. The cost for the three days is only $35 which includes seminar materials, three delicious meals, and snacks. For more information contact Pastor Bret or visit the Jefferson Baptist web site at: ww.jeffersonbaptistchurch.org. Page 6 Discipleship 101 PARKING Throughout 2014 we created and refined a new discipleship process with the goal of ensuring that all who call Calvary Baptist their home have the foundation necessary to mature as godly men and women. The discipleship process is based upon 4 core principles which are drawn from our purpose statement, Know, Grow, Care, and Share. During 2015 we will hold a series of four workshops. The first of these will begin Sunday, January 25th; will run from 9 - 10 am; and will last for three weeks (1/25, 2/1, 2/8). Topics covered will include: Who is Calvary Baptist? What is our purpose statement? What’s the organizational structure of Calvary? Who are the key leadership? What does it mean to be a Christian? What’s an American Baptist? as well as other topics. You can register for the 101 Class at the Sign-Up table in the Son Room. As we begin 2015, let us remember those in our congregation who are less able bodied and park in the upper parking lot on Sunday mornings. This allows ample parking for visitors and those who have a need to be closer to the entrance. WordSowers International We are in need of someone to coordinate our new “Life Groups” (i.e. small groups) ministry. If you are administratively inclined and have 1-2 hours/month that you would be willing to contribute, we need your help! Please see Pastor Bret for more details. On Sunday, January 11th, Jason Nightingale from WordSowers will be sharing during the worship service. WordSowers is a Christian relief organization that helps widows and orphans in Haiti, Nepal, India, and most recently has been working with Ebola orphans in Africa. At the conclusion of Jason's presentation there will be an opportunity to give to this extraordinary ministry that seeks to bring relief to both the body and soul. Life Group Coordinator January Birthdays 2 3 5 5 7 9 Ethel Lawrence Bob Wilson Francis Romig Ron Wolfe Gary Gilman Danielle Kennedy 10 11 11 11 13 14 Gwen Gillen Elba Pielstick Mark Noyes Doug Hollums Aaron Delgado Colin Gravon 19 20 21 21 23 25 Ken Reed Joel Larsen West Barrett Rachel Vessey Andrew Larsen Ron McCargar 10 Brittany Truax 11 Iva Walkup 12 Barbara Gant 12 Cameron Watson 15 Mary Magnuson 17 Dorothy Noyes 19 Ann Truax 20 Amy Charnholm 22 23 23 24 26 27 28 29 Kathy Ramsay Kevin Lindorfer Margaret Barth Bryce Stout Cody Singer Robert Gant Mike Watson Ardel Burmeister February Birthdays 1 5 5 5 7 8 8 8 Raya Garlock Stan Townsend Casey Matthews Lowell Gunselman Yvonne Henderson Kevin Peters Gary Baits Alice Judd Page 7 25 26 26 29 29 Steve Myers Fran Jenkins Cody Singer Eileen Miller Tom Vessey