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For the week ending Sunday, August 26, 2018 Volume 50 Number 34
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.
Calvary United Methodist Church
www.calmeth.org Office: 703-892-5185
Fax: 703-892-0414 Calvary Children’s School:
Preschool: 703-892-4112
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Our Mission: Through worship, education, service, and
fellowship, we'll share with all people Christ's message of faith, hope, and love.
What’s Going on at Calvary There are many groups that meet at Calvary throughout the year. Please check with the church office before scheduling an event or activity.
Monday, August 20—Friday, August 24 9-11:30am—Vacation Bible School!
Tuesday, August 21 7:30pm—NLI Committee Meeting in Classroom 1
Sunday, August 26 Final day for NLI survey participation
8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:30am—Meal Packaging Event in Harris Hall 11am—Worship 12:15pm—Coffee Hour
Sunday 8:30am Refreshment For many years there has been a small group of people (Linda, Minnie, and Joanna) who have provided the snacks following the 8:30am worship service. They are now seeking others to help with this ministry. Coffee, water, and lemonade will be provided, but snacks are needed. For questions, please contact the church office. There will be a sign-up sheet on Sunday morning for
Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School –AMPED – will be Monday.-Friday, August. 20-24 from 9-11:30am. Register on our website under VBS registration. For help, contact Beth at [email protected]
Food Packaging on August 26 Mark Your Calendar for August 26 at 9:30am! Outreach, Inc. will bring materials to package 13,200 meals to ship to Haiti. 60 volunteers are needed for this effort! Sign up on the mission page on our website, or contact Max Westmoreland
for more information. During coffee time following the 11an Worship, (Dr.) Danielle Mutone-Smith, Division Director (Acting) for Policy,
Partnerships, Program & Communications, Food for Peace USAID, (aka Pastor Matthew’s wife, Nicolas and Gianna’s mom) will share with us thoughts on world need, hunger, aid, and how it affects our lives.
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, September 8, 8-10am Pancake Breakfast Sun., September 9 from 1-3pm Preschool 20th Reunion Saturday, September 29—Women’s Day Retreat Thursday, October 4—Sunday, October 7 ASP Mission
Trip to West Virginia Friday, October 12—Sunday, October 14 gather for the
Next Level Innovations Weekend
Six for Supper / Six for Supper Plus Sign up by September 2 Six for Supper is a small group fellowship where people gather several times over the course of a year for meals at each other’s homes or at a restaurant as a way to get to know one another. It is a living, loving, growing group. This year we are kicking off Six for Supper Plus. These groups will meet once a month for a year. You can choose which group to join. Forms will be available on Sunday, or you can contact Janet Kiel for information or to sign up. Your group leader will contact you after Sunday, September 9, Rally Day, to schedule your first meal together.
Preschool Reunion Don’t miss the block party for Calvary Children’s School’s 20th Anniversary! There will be Games * Music * Friends * Food * Tshirts, and fun on Sunday, September 9. We begin with 11:00 Worship, then move to the block party from 1-3pm. RSVP and submit memories on FB at “Calvary Children's School 20th Anniversary” or [email protected].
Preschool Anniversary T-Shirts! ANNIVERSARY T-shirts are available! Please visit https://ccsfundraiser.bga-estore.com/ to order yours today (they are
only available a few weeks so they can be here in time for the party (on September 9)! And, mark your calendars for worship on the 9th and the BLOCK PARTY following. Please RSVP and submit memories on FB at “Calvary Children’s School 20th Anniversary” or to
Next Level Innovations (NLI) WE NEED YOUR HELP!
As part of the NLI process, we are asked to take part in a short, anonymous survey. The deadline has been extended to Sunday, August 26 in hopes of gaining more participants. Please visit https://www.discipleshipsurvey.com/member.html to complete this short survey. This will help us learn more about our innovations as we move forward in the process. We greatly appreciate your participation! Once on the survey page: * Use PEACEANDJOY for the “Code From Church” * Create your account, INCLUDING creating a password that will be used to complete the survey * Select “Arlington District” * Select “Calvary UMC” * At the login page, enter your e-mail and newly-created password HELPFUL HINT: When completing the survey, choose one answer (or cell) for each color! If you should have any questions while completing the survey, please contact [email protected]. As a reminder, THE SURVEY IS NOW DUE BY AUGUST 26!
Women’s 2018 Retreat Saturday, September 29 Fall is a perfect time to Refresh, Restore and Reclaim-mind, body and spirit. Don’t miss this one-day women’s retreat, Saturday, September 29, from 9:30am-4:30pm. The cost is $30.00 and the deadline for registration is September 15 @ www.calmeth.org. Retreat leaders-Janet Kiel and Gloria Parker. For more information contact Janet Kiel at @ (703) 402-9060 or at [email protected].
Mission Trip in October Pastor Matthew will be leading an Appalachia Service
Project mission trip to WV (Wyoming County) October 4-7. All able bodied adults and youth (ages 14+) are invited to join. The cost of the trip is $250 (includes transportation, lodging, most meals, and work supplies). If you have
questions or would like to sign up contact Pastor Matthew at [email protected].
Vitamins for Honduras Collecting Prenatal Vitamins Art for Humanity is seeking non-prescription medicines and vitamins for its medical clinic. Calvary will be collecting prenatal vitamins to contribute to this important work. There is a labeled box in the prayer chapel next to the narthex where these vitamins can be collected. Thank you for your support!
Choir Schedule Rehearsals resume The various choirs have taken a break and will resume rehearsals, and participation during worship, in September. The schedule is: Chancel Choir - first Sunday service September 2 - first Thursday rehearsal September 6 - NO REHEARSAL on Thursday, September 13
Occasional Choir for 8:30am worship - watch for the first rehearsal and date to sing during early worship
Adult Handbell Choir - first Thursday rehearsal October 4. Children's Choir for children 2nd grade and older - first
rehearsal is Sunday, September 9, at 9:30am Youth Handbell Choir for youth 5th grade and older- first
rehearsal is Sunday, September 16 at 12:15pm.
Marriage Enrichment Retreats at Lake Junaluska in NC We are created for a lifetime of love and intimacy, but relationships can be hard, even for the happiest couples. Distance, frustration and disconnection can enter through any number of life's events. This retreat will help you better understand your partner and learn to cultivate a warmer, more joyful and loving relationship. Learn more at www.lakejunaluska.com/marriage or call 800-222-4930. Cost: $669 per couple. Includes two nights lodging, five meals and sessions. Upcoming dates are: September 30 - October 2, 2018, March 10-12, 2019, August 18-20, 2019, and September 29 - October 1, 2019.
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]. Due to space restrictions, we can only publish a limited number of articles. Articles or announcements that are lengthy may be edited. Thank you for keeping our family and friends up-to-date.
Pastor: Rev. Matthew Smith [email protected] Assistant Minister: Connor Williams [email protected] Church Admin.: Molly Sessions [email protected] Family Ministries: Beth Posey [email protected] Financial Admin.: Barbara Harslem [email protected] Lay Leader: Keith Sessions [email protected] Music Director: Mickey Fuson [email protected] Organist: Dennis Thorp [email protected] 8:30am Song Leader: Amy McCarthy Custodian: Thuan Tran
Prayer Corner If you would like to add a name to this list, please submit it in writing. Names will be kept on the list for approximately one month unless a written extension or removal is requested. This week we pray for: Catie Young, having surgery in Boston Vacation Bible School and all the families who will be
participating Paul Duff—for healing We continue to pray for: Christian Escoto, a young man who has an inoperable
brain stem tumor. Baby Trent (a newborn): prayers for healing. The people of Zimbabwe The Merrigan family: with end-of-life issues Ray Remerow who is battling cancer Arthur with a blood disease Karen Reap and Charles Cheryl with eye concerns Hung Vu (Thuan Tran’s brother-in-law)
Lifted in Prayer Cards in the Narthex Did you lift up someone during prayers in worship on Sunday morning? In the back of the sanctuary you will find free note cards and envelopes. Use them to send a note to that person and let them know that we are praying for them.
Learning For All Ages Sunday Morning—Walk-ins Welcome!
Ministry for Children Begins with 8:30am worship and continues through the 11am worship. Children gather in the preschool building for stories, fun, and a great time with friends learning about Jesus.
Adult Study Group A new study will begin on Sunday, September 9, but come on Sunday, September 2 to learn about the Church history led by Pastor Matthew. Wednesday Evening Bible Study (Sept. 5—October 10) On Wednesday, September 5, come for Bible Study at 7pm. Pastor Matthew will lead a six-week study of The Lord’s Prayer. Please bring your dinner/snack with you and plans will be made for the remainder of the meetings. 1. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name 2. thy kingdom come, thy will be done 3. on earth as it is in heaven 4. forgive us our sins, as we forgive who sin against us 5. lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil 6. for yours is the kingdom, power and glory for ever. Amen On-Line Group Each week, we read a chapter from a chosen book, have a discussion, and reply on line. Please e-mail Beth at [email protected] for more information. Praying Wives The Praying Wives e-mail is a blind e-mail that it sent out each morning with a reminder to ask God first into this important relationship with devotions from Daily Encouragement for your Marriage. To join, send your e-mail to Beth Posey at [email protected]
Communion Servers We are looking to grow our team of volunteers who assist with giving communion during the 11am worship service which is held on the first Sunday of the month. You may volunteer as often or as little as you are able. Please contact Charlie Crouch at 508-341-7893 to sign up or if you have questions.