Pastor Mike Osladil

LIVING A LIFE FILLED WITH THANKFULNESS

Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me (Matt 25:40 NKJV). Ruth went to her mailbox and there was only one letter. She picked it up and looked at it before opening, but then she looked at the envelope again. There was no stamp, no postmark, only her name and address. She read the letter: Dear Ruth: I'm going to be in your neighborhood Saturday afternoon and I'd like to stop by for a visit. Love Always, Jesus Her hands were shaking as she placed the letter on the table. Why would the Lord want to visit me? I'm nobody special. I don't have anything to offer. With that thought, Ruth remembered her empty kitchen cabinets. Oh my goodness, I really don't have anything to offer. I'll have to run down to the store and buy something for dinner. She reached for her purse and counted out its contents. Fifteen dollars and forty cents. Well, I can get some bread and cold cuts, at least. She threw on her coat and hurried out the door. A loaf of French bread, a pound of sliced turkey, and a carton of milk...leaving Ruth with a grand total of twelve cents to last her until Monday. Nonetheless, she felt good as she headed home, her meager offerings tucked under her arm. Hey lady, can you help us, lady? Ruth had been so absorbed in her dinner plans, she hadn't even noticed two figures huddled in the alleyway.

Table of Contents

Pg 1,2 Pastors Message

Pg 2 Library Link

Pg 3 Music News

Pg 3 ESL

Pg 3 AWANA

Pg 3 Cash Flow

Pg 4 WAC Info

Pg 5 Elder Express

Pg 5 CBC Marketplace

Pg 6 Calendar

Calvarys Light

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH, HANOVER | SEPTEMBER 2017

A man and a woman, both of them dressed in little more than rags. Look lady, I ain't got a job, ya know, and my wife and I have been living out here on the street, and, well, now it's getting cold and we're getting kinda hungry and, well, if you could help us. Lady, we'd really appreciate it. Ruth looked at them both. They were dirty, they smelled bad, and frankly, she was certain that they could get some kind of work if they really wanted to. Sir, I'd like to help you, but I'm a poor woman myself. All I have is a few cold cuts and some bread, and I'm having an important guest for dinner tonight and I was planning on serving that to Him. Yeah, well, okay lady, I understand. Thanks anyway. The man put his arm around the woman's shoulders, turned and headed back into the alley. As she watched them leave, Ruth felt a familiar twinge in her heart. Sir, wait! The couple stopped and turned as she ran down the alley after them. Look, why don't you take this food. I'll figure out something else to serve my guest. She handed the man her grocery bag. Thank you lady. Thank you very much! Yes, thank you! It was the man's wife, and Ruth could see now that she was shivering. You know, I've got another coat at home. Here, why don't you take this one. Ruth unbuttoned her jacket and slipped it over the woman's shoulders. Then smiling, she turned and walked back to the street--without her coat and with nothing to serve her guest. Thank you lady! Thank you very much! Ruth was chilled by the time she reached her front door, and worried too. The Lord was coming to visit and she didn't have anything to offer Him. She fumbled through her purse for the door key. But as she did, she noticed another envelope in her mailbox. That's odd. The mailman doesn't usually come twice in one day. Dear Ruth: It was so good to see you again. Thank you for the lovely meal. And thank you, too, for the beautiful coat. Love Always, Jesus The air was still cold, but even without her coat, Ruth no longer noticed.

Library Link

Adult Non-Fiction: Mistaken Identity

Mistaken Identity by Don & Susie Van Ryn and Newell, Colleen & Whitney Cerak is the true account of two girls who were mistaken for each other, one was buried the other in a coma. As fantastic and unbelievable this story sounds the account does not end there. The real story is about how God has sustained two families through His

grace. The desire of these families is for all who pick up this book to see it is all about Christ. Two families, one survivor, unwavering hope. Come check it out!

Adult Fiction: The Road to Testament

The Road to Testament written by Eva Marie Everson is a story filled with all the right ingredients. Colorful characters, a small town scandal, and a 100 year old secret. The main character, Ashlynne, heads to the Blue Ridge Mountains to learn the art of being a reporter. But hence the mystery begins when secrets of those who live there begin to unfold. What will she do? Runaway or expose the truth whatever the cost? Read it and find out the answer.

Childrens Choir

First choir rehearsal will be Sunday, September 17th

The rehearsal time will be 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM

Drama rehearsal, begins late October.

Drama rehearsal time will be 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Online registration form available under

CBC Childrens Ministries.

Begins: September 6th

From: 6:30 PM 8:00 PM

2 years old 6th Grade

A fun night of learning about the Lord, memorizing Bible verses, and

playing awesome games.

Online registration form available under CBC Childrens Ministries.

ESL Free Classes (Classes son gratis)

English Classes

(Classes de ingles)

In a classroom setting offering:

Conversation, grammar,

reading and writing

(Las habilidades a practicar en el saln de

clases son: conversacion, gramtica,

lectura y escritura)

Sept 6th 2017 Mid May 2018

Wed Evening: 6:30PM 8:00 PM

Call Patricia to register

(Por favor llame a Patricia para registrar)

(815) 505-9569 or (717) 624-3797

World Awareness Conference We are excited to announce this years theme for the 2017

World Awareness Conference to be held Sept. 30 Oct. 8.

From Hanover to Hanoi - It is based on the great commission verse Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusa-lem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Bold added for emphasis). Note that, as believers in Christ, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit, to be witness-es. We are to do that, locally (Hanover) and globally, (Hanoi), and everywhere in between. We hope to show you how you can do that. So mark you calendar to be challenged and learn what God may have you do as He empowers you. See you at the conference.

Elder Express One of the pleasant duties of eldership is attending missionary debriefings with our Missions Leadership Team. Debriefing sounds so formal for what goes on around the conference table for several hours or more. It is a time of laughter, concern, joy, and sometimes sorrow as we hear their stories of the mission field in far away places. Such was the case in August when the MLT and the elders met with C. and K., our missionaries to the Canary Islands. Canary Islands? That's like being a missionary to the Hawaiian Islands, right? Fun, sun, hanging loose, no worries, the island mentality! To listen to C. and K., in the 8 years they have ministered to the people of the Canaries, they have seen exactly ONE Canarian come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. From a worldly perspective, that's not a very good success ratio, however, once we know and understand the culture in which they serve, the effectiveness of their ministry becomes much clearer. While the individual is important in the islands, the key to any success is the access to ones family once that individual's trust and friendship is established. C. and K. will be here during the World Awareness Conference in October sharing their ministry with stories of how the islands are slowly bearing fruit in a culture way different than our own. And you thought culture was only in yogurt!

Leo Proppe visited our board meeting in August and presented the Welcome and Greeting Ministry's proposals to improve the aesthetics as well as effectiveness of CBC. There are two ways our church ministers to "our Jerusalem": the outward where we go to the streets of Hanover with the Gospel. The other is the inward ministry where the streets of Hanover come to us. The vision is to make CBC as "guest-friendly" as possible, from the parking spaces specially set aside for them to the initial contact with them by our ushers to the information and assistance around the building by those who serve in the Welcome Center to those who assist in finding seating in the

UPCOMING EVENTS

sanctuary for our guests. You can help there by practicing the "CBC slide" and moving to the center of your pew if you are able to do so. As we "seek the lost and equip the found," it is important to 1) provide the best possible information about who we are through our web-site, social media, and E-mails (pre-presence), 2) provide the best information about what we do and why we do it through our worship service, our children's ministries, signage, internal directions, and the accessibility to leadership (presence), and 3) our follow-up with those who visit us in a timely manner with a sincere concern for their feedback about their experience (post-presence). It's a big challenge, and it's our belief that under Leo's direction, one that will make an impact on the Hanover community for Jesus Christ. Why not hop on board the Welcome and Greeting Ministry train by offering to help the team!

September is the kickoff of the new ministry year at CBC. Adult Sunday School resumes again September 3. We encourage you to commit to attend a class of your choosing at 9:30 every Sunday morning. You can find a list of available topics and room numbers at the Welcome Center. Make it YOUR small group! Awana begins Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 on September 6. Better yet, why not commit to serve the children of CBC and the surrounding area of Hanover? The benefits far outweigh the effort. It's time to "move on up" in our children's Sunday School classes as well as Children's Church on Sunday mornings. And teen group is firing on all cylinders.

It is truly a privilege to serve with you. Stop by and say hi after the morning service in the atrium. We'd love to pray for you!

All submissions will remain for three months unless you sell your item(s). Please call the

church office if your items have sold.

FOR SALE: Club Cadet 42 mower with a 19hp Koehler engine, Lightly used, Garage kept, $800. Contact Pete Lawyer at 717-632-9793.

FOR SALE: Portable Generator 3250 Watts, excellent condition. Price $223.00 Call Dolores & Fred Thoman at 717-634-7105.

FOR SALE: 1998 Buick Lesabre, 94000+ miles, radio doesnt work, needs inspected. If interested contact Gloria Smith at (717) 797-4495.

FOR SALE: Two Custom Bedspreads, Twin Size, Throw Style, Loom Quilting, Kashmir Fabric, Sea Blue. $75 each. Interested call (717)624-5503.

FOR SALE: Two Headboards, Twin Size, Aged Brass Finish, Hillsboro. $50 each. Interested call (717)624-5503

FOR SALE: Swivel Gliding Recliner, Fabric is Leno-Coral . Price $100. Call (717)624-5503.

WANTED: Twin Bed - Looking for a bed that a person doesnt want or is looking to get rid of. If you have one please contact Cherly Reader at 359-5304.

Date Day Time Event Room

2 Saturday 8:00 AM Mens Breakfast Gym

3 Sunday 10:25 AM AM Service Sanctuary

6:30 PM PM Communion, Women/Word

4 Monday Labor Day (Office Closed)

5 Tuesday 6:30 PM Precept: John Part 1 106

6 Wednesday 9:30 AM Widows Fellowship 202

6:30 PM Awana, ESL, Prayer Meeting

9 Saturday 12:00 PM Youth: Family Picnic

10 Sunday 9:30 AM Welcome Class 214

10:25 AM AM Service Sanctuary

6:30 PM PM Service: Royden Saul, Women/Word, Ladies Bible Study

12 Tuesday 6:30 PM Precept: John Part 1

13 Wednesday 6:30 PM Awana, ESL, Prayer Meeting, Ladies Bible Study

14 Thursday 6:30 PM Elders Meeting

17 Sunday 9:30 AM Welcome Class 214

10:25 AM AM Service Sanctuary

12:00 PM TSF Open House

6:30 PM Childrens Choir Kick Off, PM Service, Women/Word, Ladies Bible Study

19 Tuesday 6:30 PM Precept: John Part 1 106

20 Wednesday 9:30 AM Widows Fellowship 202

6:30 PM Awana, ESL, Prayer Meeting, Ladies Bible Study

23 Saturday 9:00 AM Pins & Needles

6:00 PM Youth: Team Initiatives Night

24 Sunday 9:30 AM Welcome Class (Make Up) 214

10:25 AM AM Service Sanctuary

6:30 PM Childrens Choir , PM Service, Women/Word, Ladies Bible Study

26 Tuesday 6:30 PM Precept: John Part 1

27 Wednesday 6:30 PM Awana, ESL, Prayer Meeting, Ladies Bible Study

30 Saturday 8:00 AM Mens Breakfast

CBC September Event Calendar