The Calmeth News Periodical
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The Calmeth News Periodical
Calvary United Methodist Church www.calmeth.org Office: 703-892-5185 Fax: 703-892-0414 The Calmeth News Periodical Address Service Requested 2315 South Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202 Calvary Children’s School: Preschool: 703-892-4112 Our Mission: Through worship, education, service, and fellowship, we'll share with all people Christ's message of faith, hope, and love. The Calmeth News (USPS 555560). Published weekly, free of charge by Calvary United Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202-2599. Periodicals paid at Arlington, VA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202. Volume 47 Sunday, October 19, 2014 Number 33 What’s Going on at Calvary Upcoming Sundays... Tuesday, October 14 7:30pm—Finance Committee meets in Classroom 1 Wednesday, October 15 6:30pm—Wednesday Night Dinner—($7) Meatloaf Reservations Required: 703-892-5185 before noon Thursday, October 16 7pm—Men’s Discussion Group—Small Meeting Room 7pm—Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal: Memorial Hall 8pm—Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Memorial Hall Saturday, October 18 Come to Calvary Sunday mornings at 8:30am for worship with Holy Communion and 11am for worship. Sunday, October 19 and 26 will have a two-week series on Stewardship. 10am-2pm— Church BAZAAR!!!!! Sunday, October 19 8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:30am—Junior Choir Rehearsal in Memorial Hall 9:45am—Learning For All Ages Communion Class for Children and Adults 10:30am—Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Memorial Hall 11am—Worship 12pm—Coffee Hour in Harris Hall 12:30pm—Coffee With the Pastor / New Member Class 6pm—Word and Witness (youth) at Calvary Communion Class Come Learn About Holy Communion Family Ministries Director, Beth Posey and Pastor Matthew will be leading a class for children and adults about Communion on October 19 and 26 at 9:45am in Classroom 2 (upstairs). We will discuss the sacrament and explain the elements. This is a hands-on class, open to everyone. If you have questions, please talk to Beth (e-mail [email protected]) or Pastor Matthew (e-mail [email protected]). The next communion date after the class is Sunday, November 2, with the children coming forward in the Sanctuary to receive communion. Coffee With the Pastor AKA: New Member Class Interested in learning more about Calvary or membership? If so, you are invited to attend Coffee With the Pastor / New Member Class on Sunday, October 19 from 12:30-2pm in the parlor (next to the sanctuary). For questions or know you will be attending, please contact Molly: [email protected]. Child care is available (Please sign up ahead of time so we have enough supervision. Thank you.) Bazaar Update We are accepting items to sell at the bazaar (which is Saturday, October 18 from 10am to 2pm) until Friday noon. Leave items in the space just below the narthex (just off the elevator). Donation forms on the table just inside the door. Also, you can: Work before, during, or after the Bazaar Help set up / Clean up Donate: jewelry (someone might like that pin or bracelet) and collectable items, handmade items (especially Christmas themed ones), gently used children’s games / Toys (don’t let them end up on the island of lost toys), small appliances (in good working condition), books (leave them on the stage), Christmas Items, Plants… Please NO clothes, shoes, CRTs, or furniture. Make goodies for BAKE SALE! Do you have a favorite pie or cake recipe? Please consider baking one of your favorites to be sold at our bake table. Everything we create and sell is pure profit and reflects our love of our church and raises funds to support church efforts. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Andrea Baumann 703-684-7023, Galina Cragg 703979-1123, or Marykate Dougherty 703-979-1434. Dress for Success Ladies Gather to Support Local Clothing Drive Please join Megan Kuhn at her home in Alexandria for brunch and a professional attire clothing drive to benefit Dress for Success on Saturday October 25 at 10am. Donations must be dry cleaned or laundered in-season clothing. If you don't have anything to donate from your closest, please consider buying pantyhose, bras or slips, especially in larger sizes. Please RSVP by Sat., October 18. Can't make it on the 25th? Please feel free to drop off donations at her home until Friday, October 24 or contact her to coordinate at [email protected] (or contact the church office at 703-892-5185). All donations will be taken to Dress for Success on Saturday, October 25. Shred Day at Linden Linden Resources (the business next door to Calvary— across Grant Street) is hosting a Community Shred Day on Saturday, October 18 from 9am-2pm at 750 South 23rd Street. This is a free event, where donations will be accepted and will benefit the Vets Ready2Work program. If you have questions, please contact Annie Zhang at [email protected] or 703.299.3204 Stewardship Bouquets Youth News We say “thank you” to: Stewardship includes giving of our time and talent as well as our treasure. This week we say “thank you” to: All the children who helped bake doggie treats for the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 5 Cheryl Mendonsa, and Barkus for helping with the Blessing of the Animals Great Harvest Bakery in Alexandria—who supply the bread for our welcome bags. The bazaar elves who have already started to sort items in preparation for the big event on October 18. Sunday School, 9:45-11am Children’s Church, In the basement of the preschool building after the Children’s Time. Come, now is the time to worship! Sunday, October 19: Word and Witness Upcoming Events / Activities! For more information about youth activities, contact Kathy Harrington ([email protected], 703-403-5870) or Christy Harvey ([email protected]) Calvary has several upcoming events, but we are also letting you know about other events in the area that may be of interest. Take a look and contact the person listed—or the church office—if you want need more information. Saturday, October 18, 10am—Church Bazaar Help make it a great success (see article to the right). Sunday, October 19 and 26 at 9:45am Pastor Matthew and Beth Posey will lead a class about Holy Communion for children and families. Thursday, October 23 at 11:30am—Salty Dog Luncheon Come share some great food and good fellowship! Work Day (not yet scheduled) There are plans for another work day (the last was a great success!) but the date is not finalized. Watch for details! Saturday, October 25, 4-7pm (at Advent Lutheran Church) An AFTERNOON OF JUST MUSIC, including Roger Greenidge & Greg Smith performing Steel Pan renditions of spiritual and Latin jazz. Also performing: Michael Lewallen, keyboard, Greg Maly & James Broughel, guitar, Susan Maly & Nancy Jairrels, vocals, David Dai, violin, and The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus. This will take place at 2222 S. Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, VA 22202. A Free-Will donation will be collected to make Malaria “HISTORY”. More information: www.elca.org/malaria. Saturday, October 25 (at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston) Runners! Do what you love and help “the least, the lost, the lonely and the left out” --plan to participate in the 5K Halloween Hustle for Hope on Saturday, October 25 (beginning at 9am) at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. This run and a Trick or Trot fun run for children under 12 will benefit Rising Hope Mission Church -- a church that serves the homeless and those struggling to house and feed their families in the Route One corridor of Fairfax county. The entry fee is $20 per person, $10 for the Trick or Trot (children under 12) and a family max of $50. To register see go to http:// www.novaumc.org/event-items/hustle-for-hope-2014 Saturday, November 1 from 8-10am Community Pancake Breakfast Saturday, November 8 at 11am Come to the Sanctuary for our Annual Charge Conference on Saturday, November 8 at 11am. Meet the District Superintendant and help Calvary plan for 2015. Everyone is welcome (not just Church Council or committee members). Ministers: the entire congregation of Calvary UMC Pastor: Matthew Smith [email protected] Church Admin.: Molly Sessions [email protected] Financial Admin.: Barbara Harslem [email protected] Family Ministries: Beth Posey [email protected] Youth Ministries: Kathy Harrington [email protected] Lay Leader: Keith Sessions [email protected] Music Director: Mickey Fuson [email protected] 8:30am Music Dir.: Wayne Kemp [email protected] Organist: Dennis Thorp [email protected] Custodian: Thuan Tran MARK YOUR CALENDARS Sunday, October 26, from 2:30-5pm: Service Night and Kid’s Halloween Party at Friendship Friday, November 21-Sunday, November 23—Fall Retreat at Camp Westview on the James Learning For All Ages! There are several study and small group opportunities. Please see sign-up sheets at coffee hour. If there is no sign-up sheet you may drop in at any time to participate. Our opportunities include: Children’s Sunday School on Sunday at 9:45am Adult Bible Study on Sunday at 9:45am: Covenant Bible Study Series in Harris Hall. Participant Guides are $20. The Life You’ve Always Wanted: What does true spiritual life really look like? And what keeps you from living it? This group meets in Classroom 1 (second floor) The suggested donation for the book is $15. Jessica Chen at [email protected] can answer questions. Youth Group on Sunday at 6pm All youth (6th through 12th Grade are invited to participate.) Please see the Youth News on the reverse. Thursday 7pm Men’s Discussion Group meets in the Small Meeting Room and uses a book for discussion. Contact Keith at [email protected] for information. Praying Wives (on-line group) Each morning, a blind email is sent out to wives in our community, please e-mail [email protected]. On-Line Book Group shares thoughts about a book or study via e-mail led by Beth Posey: [email protected] if you are interested in joining. Photos from the Blessing of the Animals on October 5, 2014 Prayer Corner Answering Prayer By observing how God answers our requests, we learn about His timing. One of the reasons we so often give up on prayer is because it seems pointless. In our minds nothing has changed. However what we can’t see is the Lord’s activity behind the scenes. Sometimes He’s readying the circumstances before He sends an answer and often He’s preparing us to receive what He wants to provide. Dr. Stanley, October In Touch Magazine, p. 10 Take time to pray every day. If you would like to join the Prayer Team contact Dottie Cumings. Have something to post in Calmeth News? Deadline is THURSDAY 12 noon to submit your articles or announcements, please contact us by email: [email protected], or simply call the church office: (703) 8925185. Due to limited space we can only publish a limited number of articles. Articles or announcements that are lengthy may be edited. 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