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1 Communion in the
Pews
Laurel Highlands Chorale
Concert 3:30 PM
District Conference Calvary
Church 6:30 PM
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Boy Scouts 7 PM
3 T.O.P.S. 9:30 AM
UMM Spring Banquet at
Pleasant Hill UMC
6:30 PM
Planning Meeting 6 PM
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Bible Study 2 & 7 PM
5 Ascension of the Lord
National Day of Prayer
Noon at the Court House
6 Friendship Day 7 Women of Calvary
Breakfast 9 AM King’s
Restaurant
8 Ascension Sunday 9
Boy Scouts 7 PM
10 T.O.P.S. 9:30 AM 11
Bible Study 2 & 7 PM
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Next Step Center Board
Meeting 9 AM
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Cluster Meeting 8:30
AM with Breakfast
15 PENTECOST
Remember to wear RED
Rededication Sunday
Camp Allegheny Open
House 2 - 5 PM
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Boy Scouts 7 PM
17 T.O.P.S. 9:30 AM 18
Bible Study 2 & 7 PM
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22 Trinity Sunday &
Heritage Sunday
Recognition of 80 yrs &
up! With luncheon
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Bible School Helper
Meeting at Grace UMC
Boy Scouts 7 PM
24 T.O.P.S. 9:30 AM 25
Bible Study 2 & 7 PM
UMM Dinner 6 PM
26 SAM Meeting 9 AM
at Somerset Hospital
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29 5th Sunday Praise 30
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31 T.O.P.S. 9:30 AM
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I n s i d e t h i s I s s u e :
Calvary’s News
May Events
Mission Update
May Calendar
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Dear Church Family, This month con-
tains an anniversary of
sorts. On May 9th I will
recognize the fact that it
has been
one year
since I
almost
died from
a saddle pulmonary
embolism. I am so grate-
ful that God allowed me
to survive and that there
were so many talented
and caring medical
personnel available to
take care of me at
Somerset Hospital. The
doctor who actually
performed the procedure
that saved my life is now
in Minnesota but many
of the other staff are still
there. As someone once
said, “Tomorrow is not
promised
so we
need to
make the
most of
today.”
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With that in mind I want
to encourage you to
make the most of each
day you have.
There are several
events taking place this
month.
The
Laurel
Highlands
Chorale
concert is
May 1 at
the Somerset Church of
the Brethren. The Con-
nellsville
District
Annual
Confer-
ence is
also on
May 1 here at Calvary.
The National Day of
Prayer will
be on May
5th at noon
at the Som-
erset County Courthouse.
Mother’s
Day is May
8th and
there will
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be some special
music and flowers
for the Moms of
Calvary.
On May 15th we
will celebrate
Pentecost
Sunday and
there will be a
special rededica-
tion ceremony
for all of us to
remember our
baptisms and
rededicate
ourselves to our
Savior Jesus
Christ. May 22nd will be Heritage
Sunday and
we will
honor every
member of
Calvary that
is at least 85
years old. May 29th will be the
fifth Sunday and there will be a
contemporary praise and worship
service. Of course Memorial Day
or Decoration
Day as some
call it will
round out the
busy month of May.
I hope you will participate
in as many events as you can.
Our bible study
called “The
Story” is continu-
ing on Wednes-
days at 2 pm and
7 pm. So as you
can see we are
doing a lot and it is all for the
glory of God. As I have said
before, you can see the hand of
God leading us and the blessings
of God falling
on us. We
live in a great
community,
we worship in
a great church
and we serve an AWESOME
GOD!
When our lives are focused on
God, awe and wonder lead us
to worship God, filling our
inner being with a fullness we
would never have thought
possible.
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Put these items on your Calendar 1– Bible Study 2 PM & 7 PM
4– Women of Calvary Breakfast 9 AM King’s Restaurant
5– Graduation Sunday, Communion, Pastor leaving for
Annual Conference & will be gone thru Sunday, June 12th returning to the office
on Monday, June 13th.
8– NO BIBLE STUDY AS PASTOR IS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
9- Next Step Board Meeting 9 AM
11– Daily American Challenge 5/10 K Race
12– Guest Speaker while Pastor is at Annual Conference
14– Church Council Meeting 7 PM
15– Bible Study 2 PM & 7 PM
19– Happy Father’s Day!
20– NEWSLETTER ITEMS
DUE
22– Bible Study 2 PM & 7 PM
26– Social Hall Use Rental
29– Bible Study 2 PM & 7 PM
Other Activities
Boy Scouts
Mondays 7 PM
T.O.P.S.
Tuesdays 9:30 AM
5 Logsdon
12 Open
19 McFarland
26 Open
Open Sundays
12, 19, 26
Thank you to everyone who signed up for
Altar Flowers and Bulletin Covers!
We so appreciate your support of
Calvary’s Ministries.
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1-Connie Snider
3-Jean Atchison
Jared Stern
Lois Uphouse
5-Michele Lloyd
7-Diane Albright
8-Lori Johnston
Matthew Shipley
10-Samantha Burk
12-Jonathan Hay
Sylvia Shinholt
14-Wilma Purbaugh
Angela Shipley
16-Chad Logsdon
17-Julian Thomas
18-Ginger Ling
19-William Casteel
23-Russell Wilson
James & Sharon Atchison - 3
Mark & Connie Long - 16
Jerry & Jill Mostoller - 18
24-Cindy Bowman-Glessner
Albert Graham
25-Ray Delo
Kim Fritz
Glenda Nardone
Bonnie Watson
26-Greg Berkebile
Joyce Stern
29-Kay Wright
30-Mary Weakland
31-Joseph Brightwell
Alison Holt
Barry & Rebecca Catelinet - 21
Roger & Ginger Ling - 27
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Pastor’s Report 2016
Visits 5
Patriot Manor 3
Siemons 2
Hospice 0
Hospital 4
Out of Town Hospital Calls 0
District Activities 2
Cluster Activities 1
Sermons 4
Classes Taught 0
Staff Meeting 1
Local Church Meetings 2
Administrative Meetings 1
Choir Practices 1
United Methodist Men 1
United Methodist Women 1
Pastor’s Report 2016
Youth Activities 0
Ministerium 1
Counseling 2
Baptisms/Confirmation 1
Funerals 1
Weddings 0
Communion Calls 3
Days Off 3
Vacation Days 0
Planning Meeting 1
Out of Town Visits 1
Businesses Visited 3
Other Activities 9
Camp Allegheny Booster
Dinner
Laurel Highlands Chorale
Practices –4
Sang for Afternoon Tea
Got Church Van Inspected
Grief Recovery Workshop
Meeting with Laity about
Church
Forty days after Easter, we celebrate Jesus’ ascension into heaven. This occurred 10 days before Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus’ followers, as he had promised. Jesus’ ascension reminds Christians that although his body couldn’t remain present every-
where, we can universally experience his spiritual presence. In fact, Jesus’ final words to his disciples — and to us — contain this key promise: “I am with you always, to the end of
the age” (Matthew 28:20, ESV).
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Vacation Bible School
Grace United Methodist Church
Aug 8-12 6:30 – 8:45
Helper Meeting – Monday, May 23
Help is needed to lead small groups to activities, share the Bible lesson, lead games, make and serve snack, lead science experi-ments, registration, photographer, skit helpers, and lead the
preschool group.
Early needs: black or brown sheets or curtain
Cardboard tubes
Large cardboard pieces or boxes (like from appliances)
Contact Melissa Salyers -
629-0278
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Missions Giving Report March YTD 2016
Caring Fund $77.00 $345.00
Chinese Outreach (Conference) $55.00 $160.00
Campus Crusade (CRU)-Renee Mitchell $30.00 $90.00
Meals on Wheels $60.00 $101.00
Next Step Center, Inc. $25.00 $50.00
Nothing But Nets (Conference) 0.00 0.00
Oklahoma Indians (Conference) $30.00 $70.00
Salvation Army 0.00 0.00
SAM Van $50.00 $160.00
Somerset County Mobile Food Bank 0.00 $20.00
Somerset Food Pantry 0.00 $95.00
UMCOR (Conference) 0.00 $5.00
Totals $327.00 $1,096.00
Bible Quiz
Which books of the Bible include an account of Jesus’ ascension?
A. Luke and Acts
B. Matthew and Luke
C. Mark and John
D. All four gospels
Answer: A (See Luke 24:51 and Acts 1:9.)
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Altar Flowers
1 Open
8 Berkley
15 Beal
22 Shultz
29 Open
Open Sundays
May 15 & 29
Greeters
1 The Shipley Family
8 Lois Uphouse & JoAnn Pritts
15 Dave & Sandy Hagy
22 The Long Family
29 The Acker Family
Ushers:
Susan Hay
JoAnn Pritts
Iona Parker
Michelle Lloyd
For the Month of May
Servers
Betty McGee
Friday Crew:
Paul & Linda Loser
Liturgist:
Jay Channing
Offering Counters:
Dave Hagy, Helen Smith, Lydia Welsh
The cost for Bulletin
Covers is $8.00 per week.
If you desire to have
them in Honor of
Memory of someone,
please contact the
church office.
The cost for Altar Flowers is $15.00/Vase.
Now that we have two identical beautiful vases—two can be filled for any
Sunday.
Please check the flower chart at the top of the stairs or contact the
church office.
Refreshments for May 29 - Bob & Betty McGee
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UM Men’s Dinner
Wednesday May 25, 2016 6 PM
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs
Baked Beans, Potato Salad
Watermelon, Dessert
Beverage
Rich and I would like to thank our church
family for their prayers, cards, and kindness
shown to us with the passing of our daughter
Kris Ann Delancy. A Special Thank You to
Pastor Arnie for being there with us and
helping us with all the arrangements for the
service. And to everyone who helped with the
luncheon served at the church.
Please continue to keep David and our family in your prayers.
At one of the viewings Brittany Ickes, mother of little Laramee
who we prayed for & who had one of the prayer phones, said to
me “She knows Kris and Laramee are in heaven painting rain-
bows in the sky.”
That was a comfort to me and I believe to her as well.
Rich & Marge Coddington
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Following the game you’ll relocate to sections 1 - 8 and 101 - 108* along the first bas line to hear
your favorite Pirate players and coaches share their personal
experiences with how their faith has impacted both their lives and
their careers in baseball specifically.
Special Offer Ticket Prices
Use the Coupon Code: FAITH
Buy Tickets
You will receive postgame relocation instructions prior to the event. Exact sections may change as more sections are added to accommodate more peo-ple.
Groups of 15 or more will also receive name recognition on the LED Boards during the game, two complimentary tickets for a future weekday game, and all service fees waived. To order 15 or more tickets contact either: Ryan Vizzini at (412) 325-4777 or
Chad Clover at (412) 325-4756 or
Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers - Wednesday, July 20 at 7:05 PM
Fourth Faith Night - Come out to PNC Park - Root for the Pirates
All You Can Eat $45
Outfield Box $30
Corner Box $25
Home Plate Grandstand $21
Infield Grandstand $17
Outfield Grandstand $16
Includes game ticket & $10 Loaded Value, good for conces-
sions and merchandise throughout PNC Park
Includes game ticket and $5 Loaded Value, good for conces-sions and merchandise through-
out PNC Park
Includes game ticket and a Pirates Cap
Additional seating categories are also available at a discount and are subject to real-time pricing.
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A young boy had been misbehaving, so his mother sent him to his room. Sometime later, he came out and told his mom he’d prayed about the matter. “That’s good,” she replied. “If you ask God for help to not misbehave, he’ll help you.”
“Oh, I didn’t pray for help behaving,” said the boy. “I prayed for God to help you put up with me.”
Kids say the
funniest things
Camp Allegheny is hoe to an ex-
citing, fun, and faith focused
summer camping program. We
have events for people of any
interest.
Register now for Summer Camp:
Wrangler Camp, Xperience
Camp, H2O Camps, Adventure
Camps, Discovery Camps, and
Grand Camp.
Check out their on-line website
for additional information on
each of the camps.
Camp has positions available:
Resident counselor (19 years old minimum)
Wranglers
Marketing Intern
Lifeguards
Maintenance
Office
Basketpacker/kitchen assistant
Cook
Jr. Staff (15-17 years old)
See their on-line website for ad-ditional information.
Summer Camp - Time to think about fun!
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The Farewell worship service is
Friday, June 10th at 7 p.m.
After 12 years
of ministry as our Episcopal leader,
Bishop Bickerton has reached the
maximum time allowed to serve an
Episcopal area per our Book of
Discipline, and so we will be bid-
ding him farewell at our upcoming
Annual Conference in Grove City.
There are a variety of opportunities
planned to say a proper “Farewell
and Thank You”. We hope you will
join in these activities.
Memory Book: Bishop Tom and
Sally have traveled within our Con-
ference extensively, celebrating bap-
tisms, church
anniversaries,
and new
buildings, and
he’s
welcomed countless confirmation
classes to his office. We invite you
to share with us a story or favorite
memory of the Bishop as well as
pictures you might have associated
with that story (include important
identifying details with the picture).
These materials will be collected
into a book we will present to the
Bickertons to tell the story of our jour-
ney together over the past 12 years.
Submissions via hard copy, email or
through the Conference website will be
accepted.
Special Offering: One of Bishop
Bickerton’s passions has been the fight
to end the deaths from malaria in
Africa and he
called on us
to show the
rest of the
Connection
how to get this done. At the 2016
General Conference, we will officially
wrap-up the Imagine No Malaria
initiative. It is our desire to provide one
more donation in honor of our Bishop
to INM as a gift of gratitude for our
common ministry. We ask every
church and ministry to help by giving
a special offering, however you desire
to collect it, and sent it to the
Conference Center by May 1st, so it
can be counted in the total reported at
General Conference. Gifts should be
marked for Imagine No Malaria. (We
are trying to make this a surprise for
him)
Farewell Worship Service for Bishop Bickerton Set ...
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What Are We Fighting For?
Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton’s new
book, DVD and ac-
companying study ma-
terials are out.
United Methodists
need a breath of fresh
air. Don’t worry. This
is not another book full
of theories and opin-
ions about what we
should do concerning
all the issues facing out
denomination - quite the opposite.
In “What Are We Fighting For?”
author Thomas J. Bickerton offers
a way to more beyond all the
discord to a hope-filled future by
exploring how we can come to-
gether around what matters most
so that the gospel of
Jesus Christ becomes a
vibrant part of our lives
and witness. The book
may be used as a stand-
alone or as part of a six-
week adult or church-
wide study enhanced
with a DVD featuring
compelling video
segments with Bishop
Bickerton and a Leader Guide
that includes flexible format
options for use with any size
group.
their name, parents name, school or
university from which they are graduating,
course study and future plans.
And if possible email a picture of your
graduate to the pastor or the church office
email.
We don’t want
to miss
anyone! Calvary Church will honor
their graduates on Sunday,
June 5th. If you have a family
member graduating please
contact the church office with
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Arbutus Park Retirement Community sits on a beautiful, gently sloping tract of for-ested land that was once a tree farm owned by the Blough family. In 1900 a group of Johnstown and Somerset United Evangelical churches formed the Conemaugh Valley Ministerial Association. They wanted a place to hold summer revival meetings. And in 1904 they purchased this 15 acre tract of land. The cost was $100 an acre.
The property was fenced in in 1905. It was called Arbutus Park because of the abundant wild arbutus, a shy, ground-hugging ever-green, that favors pine forests. Arbutus is related to mountain laurel, rhododendron and azaleas, but unlike these hardy plants, wild arbutus is now nearly extinct in this area.
They hired men to clear the land and con-struct a tabernacle, which was essentially a roof on posts with a sawdust floor. Under the roof were pews made from planks hewn from the felled timber. The tabernacle was a square, 116 feet on each side. Help came from members of many local churches. A dormitory was built along with two wells. Meals were served in the dormitory on Sundays and holidays. A number of families built their own summer cottages. Addi-tional land was purchased for driveways and hitching posts for horses. All of this was financed through the generosity of free will offerings.
Arbutus Park Camp Ground quickly be-came a very popular place for religious retreats and Christian fellowship. Early postcards show smiling visitors enjoying the rustic setting.
Many local congregations as well as the
Missionary Institute of the Pittsburgh Con-ference, scheduled 3 day or even week long camps and summer revival meetings at Arbu-tus Park Camp Grounds. Some popular speakers attracted as many as 10,000 atten-dees.
But by the 1950s the facilities were showing their age. The cottages had been torn down, and then in 1961 a heavy winter snow col-lapsed the main tabernacle building.
In the decades since the Camp Ground was first established, the original member churches of the Conemaugh Valley Ministe-rial Association experienced several denomi-national mergers and consolidations, and finally in the 1960s ownership of the prop-erty went to the Western PA Conference of the United Methodist Church.
The conference leadership began to consider the best use for the Arbutus property, and the idea of establishing a home for the elderly began to take root. The concept of “continuing care” retirement communities was just coming into vogue. It made perfect sense, and in 1967 efforts formally began to build Arbutus Park Manor.
Funding began in the summer of 1969 with a $250,000 Conference bequest. This was followed with a formal fundraising campaign in 1970. Local congregations responded with hard work and generous gifting. Ambitious plans were drawn and ground was broken for phase one in May of 1972. A year later on June 10, 1973 Arbutus Park Manor opened, followed by 12 independent living cottages. At about the same time the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Dev. Built 48 efficiency apartments on the Arbutus Campus.
The Conference was right, there was a great demand for senior nursing care in the Johns-town community. Just a few years later,
Arbutus Park Manor - Did You Know?
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fundraising began again, this time for a major expansion.
The pattern of growth and the tradi-tion of service continued. Our Doerr Wing opened in 1984. Additional duplex cottages and quad townhouses have been built, and demand continues for the living choices we offer. Today we remain affiliated with the Western PA Conference of the United Methodist Church, but we are managed by our own, independent, volunteer Board of Directors. We continue to rely on the kindness of many benefactors to help support our efforts to provide the finest, most
compassion-ate care for seniors in our community.
Arbutus Park Retirement Community is located in a comfortable neighbor-hood in the Richland/Geistown section of Johnstown. It is a licensed Continu-ing Care Retirement Community offering independent living cottages and townhouses for seniors, as well as personal care, skilled nursing care, short term rehab care, and the finest Alzheimer’s and dementia care in the region. we offer a vibrant life style with amenities and activities for all of our residents. We have a beautiful chapel, in the summer we may gather outside for a barbeque of camp fire, a beauty shop, transportation is available, special outings are planned, activities are available as well as a well stocked library.
Arbutus Park Manor - Did You Know? (continued)
We also have many opportunities for volunteer work, every-
thing from delivering mail to assisting in our beauty shop. We are a non-profit 501©(3)
organization with a historical relationship with the Western
PA Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Calvary also has Arbutus Park Manor as one of their giving
missions. At the last Council meeting they approved a $250.00
donation to them from the Mission Fund. If you would like to
make donations to Arbutus Park Manor mark your offering
envelop as such.
Arbutus Auxiliary Silent Auction & Luncheon
May 13, 2016 at 12 Noon
Arbutus Community Room
Crafts, Baskets, Baked Goods, Gift Certificates,
Small Appliances
DONATION $15.00 PER PERSON
Benefits the residents of Arbutus Park Manor. Tickets available
from Auxiliary members or the Arbutus Manor Business Office at
814-266-8621.