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1 Calvary Lutheran Church November Echoes 2017

2 Table of Contents 2 A Message From our Pastor 3 Sunday Morning Worship 4 5 Ministries of Calvary Within the body Ministries of Calvary Out in the community 6 Announcements 8 Council Minutes October 24 th, October Budget Report 10 Thank You Notes 11 Connect with Calvary 12 Deadline Reminders Together Transform Tell 1

3 A Message from our Pastor Sharing Jesus with Others Monday night, October 30 th, we got a telephone call from Chris Hanson about his grandfather, Bob Hanson who died Saturday, October 28 th, at home in his sleep. Bob and Val have been long time friends of ours and the church. We first got connected with Bob when he brought Chris to praise band practice every week. At the time, Chris was a junior playing the drums in Calvary s praise band, which lasted for several years. After Chris left the band, Bob would continue to sing with the band for at least ten years. Bob also sang solos during various memorial services here at Calvary. I remember one memorial in which Bob did such a great job singing The Lord s Prayer that I totally forgot the name of the decedent. During the prayers, I kept referring to the decedent as Bob instead of their proper name. Many of us got a good laugh from that very memorable memorial service. Bob also would call me on a Saturday to ask me if he could take my wife out on a date to see the Glacier Symphony. Evidently, his wife Val was sick, and he didn t want to waste a second ticket, so he invited Jenny on several occasions. Learning about Bob s death has definitely been a downer, yet I m still thankful to God. I m thankful for having had the privilege to know Bob and serve with him over these many years. The Bible says, Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:19b-20). When you are feeling down about life or your situation, it can be very hard to give God the praise in that moment. However, don t lose heart because God can use all things for His good and His glory. One of God s greatest promises is found in Romans 8:28 which says, And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. You don t have to thank God for your problems because we do live in a broken world. However, you can be thankful to God for the strength and the faith that He will grow as a result of your hard circumstances. Happy Thanksgiving, Pastor Kurt Together Transform Tell 2

4 Sunday Morning Worship Welcome to Calvary! Calvary is a community committed to assisting you & your family in coming to know & grow in a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. Our environment offers an atmosphere where you can experience the living God. You matter to us because you matter to God. Sunday Morning Worship Schedule 9:00am 9:00am 10:30am Adult Sunday School Kids Sunday School Worship Service/ Holy Communion November Sermon Series I Deserve It Theme Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our lord Music Ministry Calvary s Praise band, led by Jenny Rau, provides a wide range of music from traditional to contemporary songs. Hearing Assist If you are in need of a hearing device during our Sunday morning worship service contact one of the ushers or one of the 10:17 Media Ministry volunteers. Together Transform Tell 3

Ministries of Calvary Nursery We offer a well-staffed nursery every Sunday during the morning Worship Service (10:15 a.m. until the end of the service) for infants to kids 5 years old.

Usher/ Reader Be a part of Sunday morning worship by handing out bulletins, greeting people as they arrive, collecting offering, serving communion, and reading verses to support the message.

5 Ministries of Calvary Nursery We offer a well-staffed nursery every Sunday during the morning Worship Service (10:15 a.m. until the end of the service) for infants to kids 5 years old. Within the body 10:17 Media Ministry Volunteer to help operate the audio/ visual aids of our Sunday morning Worship service. No experience necessary! Usher/ Reader Be a part of Sunday morning worship by handing out bulletins, greeting people as they arrive, collecting offering, serving communion, and reading verses to support the message. Music Calvary s music ministry has opportunities for people of all ages. Life Groups Friends doing life together. These are small groups of people drawn together by the Spirit by a common interest or hobby with the purpose of building strong relationships with other followers of Jesus Christ. Contact the church office or Pastor Kurt from more information. EnCourage Youth Join us every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm as Youth Coach Jason leads us in worship, bible study, & games. Open to all middle school, high school, & college age youth. Adults are always welcome to join us as we develop strong Christ focused relationships! (Meets all year round) Women's Ministry (CLCW) We welcome anyone willing to help plan and/or organize events or lead/ participate in a service team. Men Building Relationships Group Meets every Tuesday; 7:00 p.m. at Calvary. This is a place for men to build relationships, build a support group, and have a network of prayer. Prayer Chain Our telephone/ prayer chain is designed to act quickly to prayer requests, concerns, & blessings day and night. Contact the church office if you would like to be part of the chain or have a prayer request. Property Team Share your ability to create, repair, & build new things! ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS We re studying Deuteronomy. We ended about half way through the study last spring, but all are invited to join us! This class meets in the Welcome area at 9 a.m. See you then! ExCITe Kids Sunday School Available for children kindergarten - 8 th grade. Sunday Mornings 9 a.m. Together Transform Tell 4

Ministries of Calvary Out In the Community Calvary s Closet Clothing Ministry The Clothing

p.m. Helpers are always welcome, donations are appreciated.

feed their Small Critters during rough times. Available Thursday evenings 4:00-6:00p.m. Helpers are always welcome, donations of animal food are appreciated.

nutritious meal every Thursday night from 6:00-7:00 pm.

Everyone is welcome Give Them Wings Preschool Early childhood development program for

Contact Preschool Director for registration info at 406-250-8938.

Box Tops for Education Bring in box top labels to help schools purchase educational

6 Ministries of Calvary Out In the Community Calvary s Closet Clothing Ministry The Clothing ministry helps clothe those who are in need in the community on Thursday evenings 4:00 6:00 p.m. Helpers are always welcome, donations are appreciated. Small Critter Food Exchange Mission: To provide a hand up to humans that are struggling to feed their Small Critters during rough times. Available Thursday evenings 4:00-6:00p.m. Helpers are always welcome, donations of animal food are appreciated. Evergreen Community Meals Five churches have teamed with Calvary to offer a well-balanced nutritious meal every Thursday night from 6:00-7:00 pm. This is a free meal offered to the community. Everyone is welcome Give Them Wings Preschool Early childhood development program for children ages 3 1/2, 4 & 5. Contact Preschool Director for registration info at SOL (SPIRIT OF LIFE) GAMING A community of gamers that meet once a month to play video games & to build relationships. Visit our Facebook page Spirit of Life Gaming-SOL for more info. Box Tops for Education Bring in box top labels to help schools purchase educational materials. A container is located in the Welcome Area. Ronald McDonald House Pop Tabs Collect pop can tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House for children. A container is located in the Welcome Area. Recycling Ministry Drop off your paper & aluminum recycling at the church! Proceeds go to the youth. Together Transform Tell 5

7 Announcements NEW Talk About It LifeGroup : Pastor Kurt leads this group in his home Wednesdays from 7-8pm. This LifeGroup provides an opportunity to talk more in-depth about the message that was preached the previous Sunday. This is a great place to form strong relationships with other followers of Christ. For more information, please contact Pastor Kurt. OPPORTUNITY FOR A NURSERY COORDINATOR: Calvary has individuals who are excited to serve in the Nursery! We are looking for someone who could oversee the scheduling and do reminders for those signed up to serve in this ministry. Pray for who God may be calling to coordinate this ministry. If you are interested, please make note on your Connect Card and place it in the offering plate. Thanks! QUILTING: We will meet again Thursday, Nov. 9 th, at 9 a.m. and will continue to meet the 2 nd Thursday of each month through December, in the large room below the Worship Area. Beginning in January 2018 we will meet the 2 nd and last Thursday of each month through May. All are welcome to join us! No experience or sewing skills necessary, just tie knots! EnCOURAGE YOUTH group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday each week. Join us & enjoy praise music, bible study, games, and fellowship with other youth your age! Open to all middle school, high school, and college age youth!! Adults are always welcome to join us for fun and fellowship too!! Hope to see you there!! SPIRIT OF LIFE November Lounge will be next Saturday, Nov. 11 th ; beginning at 10 a.m. The Lounge is an opportunity to hang out, play games, and meet new people with similar interests! People of all ages welcome to join in! If you have any questions, would like to help with the event please contact Jason at or visit our Facebook page Spirit of Life Gaming SOL. Donations of snacks, water, soda, etc. are always welcome! Thank you for all your prayer support!! OFFERING OF PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: The women of Calvary ask everyone to Praise & Thank God by sharing their blessings on Sunday, November 19 th. Please bring food items for Thanksgiving boxes. A special offering will be collected to be shared with Neighbors in Need and Evergreen Community Meals. If you know of families in our congregation or community in need of a food box contact the church office ( ). MEDIA MINISTRY: So then faith cometh by hearing, & hearing by the word of God Romans 10:17 (KJV). We work to provide a pathway for God s word to be shared through audio & visual opportunities. We are in need of helpers on Sunday mornings with running the slides on the computer, balancing the sound on the soundboard, and directing the video camera at the focal points of the service. If you would like to pop upstairs any time during the service to see what it is like, you are more than welcome to. If you are interested in helping out or have any questions, please contact Alyssa or the church office. Together Transform Tell 6

8 Announcements Continued EVERGREEN COMMUNITY MEAL is having a short meeting in the Fellowship Hall, after church Sunday, Nov. 12 th, for anyone interested in cooking for November s dinner Thurs, Nov. 16 th. We will discuss what time you want to get-together to make the meal & any ideas you have. Kim Snell EVERGREEN COMMUNITY MEAL will not be serving a meal Thursday, Nov. 23 rd (Thanksgiving Day). Sykes diner usually offers a free meal on Thanksgiving. Contact Sykes Diner at or visit their Facebook page for more information. EVERGREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Light up Evergreen Tree Lighting + Go for the Green Lion s Drawing for $1500 Shopping Spree & Pie Auction to benefit our Chamber Member s Food Pantries. Harmon Crane & Rigging has been giving Evergreen residents one sure sign that Christmas is on the way when they put their tree up. They will officially light the tree at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21 st. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. at The Hardware Store in Evergreen. Come to enjoy snacks, cookies and beverages. This is a community event and all guests are encouraged to bring pies that will be included in a silent auction. Please bring pies to The Hardware Store by 5 p.m. Go for the Green Drawing will be held by the Evergreen Lion s Club for $1500 Shopping Spree to be used in Evergreen. Tickets are $5 each and will still be available for purchase until the time of the drawing that evening. For more info contact the Chamber at or evergreenchamber@centurytel.net or EVERGREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLIDAY GATHERING is Thursday, Dec. 7 th. Social Hour & Silent Auction is at 5 p.m. with Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel, 20 N. Main Street. The cost is $45 per person or $85 per couple. Please let Calvary s office know if you re interested. We are encouraged to have a table of If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact the church office. We are also encouraged to have silent auction items, which need to be donated before November 20 th. FOOD BANK ITEM OF THE MONTH: Turkeys! Fresh Produce! 101- DISCIPLESHIP CLASS: Do you desire to grow in your relationship with Jesus? Would you like to become a member of Calvary Lutheran church? If you answered yes to either question, then this is for you. If you are interested in taking this class, please contact Calvary s Church office ( ) or make note on your Connect Card & place it in the offering plate; we will then choose dates to do the class. 97 th ANNUAL LUTEFISK DINNER at Bethany Lutheran in Bigfork will be Saturday, Nov. 11 th from 2 7pm. Tickets are $18 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Veterans Food Pantry and Bigfork Food Bank. For more info, please contact the church office at , Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30am-4pm. POP MACHINE in the basement is available for use! Support Calvary s youth by purchasing a soda for only 50 cents! ALSO, remember to bring in your empty cans for recycling to benefit the Youth Fund!! Together Transform Tell 7

Devotions/ Bible Study: Pastor Kurt shared from Matthew 25:21-40; Be Jesus in Disguise. Ministry Advocates Updates: Eric shared that 2 young boys helped in both Evergreen Com.

9 Devotions/ Bible Study: Pastor Kurt shared from Matthew 25:21-40; Be Jesus in Disguise. Ministry Advocates Updates: Eric shared that 2 young boys helped in both Evergreen Com. Meals and Small Critter Food Exchange. They handed out pet food and did dishes. Tracey shared that she worked with Jenny in the Sunday school office on the work day. Eric also shared that the gaming event was well attended and many donated supplies. They will be doing a more relaxed setting, more of a lounge than a tournament format at the Nov. event. Prayer were offered up by members of Council. Minutes from previous meeting & Budget Reports accepted. FYI Town Hall Mtg.: A lot of good discussion. The congregation is receptive to going to 2 congregational meetings per year; one in the fall & one in the spring. Several other topics were brought up, such as: Nursery, Budget-moving $105,000 into a mutual fund, work day Sunday Oct. 15 with pizza for lunch, starting up coffee/ lattes Sunday mornings, etc. Funding for (2) AEDs: Flathead Electric s Round up for Safety program has approved $2000 to this expense. We have received the remaining balance of $ to cover this purchase. The AEDs are on order. Mutual Fund: We have withdrawn and received $111,000 from Calvary s NYL Annuity. $105,000 has been sent to our NYL Agent to put into a MainStay Mutual Fund Acct. The remaining $6000 is in our 3 Rivers savings/checking acct. to help with any shortfall of our General Budget expenses. Calvary s New York Life Annuity Fund balance is now $80, rd Qtr. Mission Focus: Total was $ : $ donated to each Evergreen Com. Meals & Our Daily Bread; and $ to The Abbie Shelter. LET S TAKE ACTION 1. Work Day: Danny shared they could trace out the reason for no power to outside outlets. He and Stan will remedy and finish the project soon. Eric M. shared he will be able to finish the roof now that his truck is repaired. Overall the workday was well attended, and many projects were completed. 2. Nursery: We need a coordinator. This ministry opportunity will be advertised on the Giving Brd. A financial donation has been offered to help pay for a weekly Nursery Attendant. We do have some individuals who are interested in serving in the nursery. Discussion ensued as to this being a part of Worship, and for the Worship Team to consider this need. 3. Website/ Livestreaming: Pastor Kurt shared there were 14 viewers of the 10/22 Worship Service livestream. We are encouraged to all watch for changes to our website and additional options coming, such as the possibility of prayer requests/ opportunities, and financial giving on-line. 4. Sunday coffee/ breakfasts: Eric M. will talk with Brenda B. to schedule a training on the espresso machine for those interested. Perhaps we can start with one Sunday a month and use the help of service teams to see this to fruition. 5. Town Hall Mtg.: It was great to have communication and would like to do this more often. Council agreed was that this was a favorable outcome. 6. Budget Planning: Bonnie G. will be asked to be the Congregational representative; Tracey P. volunteered on behalf of the Council. The Budget Planning will be at the next Executive Mtg. is 11/14/17 at 6:30 p.m. 7. Nominating Team: 2 Council members are needed for this team. Keep in pray and we will finalize at the November Council Mtg. 8. AED: We have received the funding; 2 units have been ordered. Connie P. shared that before having them up in our building, we need to have a complete written plan of usage to be posted with the AEDs. A template will be researched and the Executive Team will work to prepare this. 9. Other: **A gentleman is interested in starting an AA group twice a week at Calvary. He will do the meetings during the day when someone is here so he won t need a key. There are some uncertainties that will be researched before a decision is made. **Winners of Art for Alarm Raffle: Piece 1-Rod Wendt; Piece 2-Rachelle Felton; Piece 3-Kim Snell. Many thanks to Nancy T. for the generous donations of her beautiful art!! Upcoming mtgs.: Executive/ Budget Mtg. Nov. 14 th at 6:30 p.m.; Council Mtg. Nov. 28 th (Budget Mtg.) Council closed with the Lord s Prayer Council Minutes October 24 th, 2017 BEYOND THE BUDGET OPPORTUNITIES: *Kenco Alarm System Panel upgrade. Praise God this need has been met!! *Art For Alarm winners were drawn at Tuesday s (10/24) Council Mtg. *Rod W. won the small waterfall painting; *Rachelle F. won the water color; *Kim S. won the large painting! Thanks so much to Nancy T. for donating her beautiful paintings and to all who bought a ticket! $285 was raised from tickets sold! Together Transform Tell 8

October Budget Report SUMMARY OF THIS MONTH S RECEIPTS/Sept. Bal. Forward Beginning Balance for October 8.97 Worship Offerings 12041.67 Give Them Wings/Building Use 342.00 New York Life Annuity 1350.

-September + 0.00 Total Expenses 13989.91 Total Expenses Paid in October - 13989.91 UNPAID EXPENSES IN JAN-OCT 0.00 DATE ATTEND. WORSHIP OFF. NEED WKLY (to meet budgeted goal) 10/1 54 4066.00 3072.

10 October Budget Report SUMMARY OF THIS MONTH S RECEIPTS/Sept. Bal. Forward Beginning Balance for October 8.97 Worship Offerings Give Them Wings/Building Use New York Life Annuity TOPS Donation (Tues. Morning Group) Alarm System Panel Tarps for Tents TOTAL RECEIPTS MONTHLY OPERATIONAL EXPENSES Expenses in October Unpaid Expenses in Jan.-September Total Expenses Total Expenses Paid in October UNPAID EXPENSES IN JAN-OCT 0.00 DATE ATTEND. WORSHIP OFF. NEED WKLY (to meet budgeted goal) 10/ / / / / MONTHLY RECEIPTS ($13, needed per mo. to meet budget goal) My God shall supply all my needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 JAN MAY SEPT FEB JUN OCT MAR JUL NOV APR AUG DEC $$$BUDGET PLANNING$$$ The 2018 Budget Planning meeting will be held at the November Executive Mtg. (Nov. 14 th, 6:30 p.m.) Please keep this meeting in your prayers for wisdom, discernment and God s guidance! Together Transform Tell 9

11 Thank You Notes Dear Friends, Thank you for your gift to the ministry of Samaritan s Purse. Your support equips us to minister to people who are walking through the darkest times in their lives whether they are military veterans suffering from physical and emotional wounds, mothers in South Sudan struggling to feed their children, or hurricane victims facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives. Samaritan s Purse is working in these and many other situations to meet practical needs and share the comfort found only in Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; your rod and Your staff, they comfort me (Psalm 23:4). Sincerely, Franklin Graham (Samaritan s Purse International Relief) Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your generous gift of $ to Our Daily Bread Ministries. I m grateful for your willingness to partner with us to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. In May, we received a great testimony of God s life-changing wisdom in the life of a prisoner. He wrote: Our Daily Bread has been instrumental in my new life. I never considered Jesus until March 3, 2014, thru reading a story from the Daily Bread. Not that I boast but I have now read the Bible two times and have God s Spirit in me to comprehend the Scriptures. I was facing a 75 year-to-life (prison sentence). I was so low in spirit that the ground appeared to be above me. The Daily Bread and the Bible changed my outlook on life and helped me lean on Jesus for strength. It s wonderful to see how God uses His Word to move hearts by His Spirit, so that no one can boast. It s humbling when He chooses you and the work we do together and does something beautiful like this, isn t it? Thank you for your prayers and for sharing in this ministry through your financial donation. May God encourage you in your service to Him and help us all to be available for His purposes. Gratefully, Rick DeHaan (Our Daily Bread Ministries) Together Transform Tell 10

12 Connect with Calvary GENERAL INFORMATION ADDRESS 2200 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell, MT PHONE WEBSITE calvaryinevergreen.org FACEBOOK Calvary Lutheran Church- LCMC OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm OFFICE STAFF PASTOR MUSIC/ WORSHIP DIRECTOR YOUTH COACH SECRETARY ASST. SECRETARY CUSTODIAN LAWN CARE Kurt Rau Jenny Rau Jason Sternad Connie Pitt Alyssa Sternad Glenda Funk Eric Pitt MINISTRY LEADERS SUNDAY SCHOOL Jenny Rau ADULT STUDY Bonnie Gagnon USHERS/ READERS Phyllis Carson Lorrie Fischer 10:17 MEDIA MINISTRY Alyssa Sternad CALVARY S CLOTHES CLOSET Rosanna Doty SMALL CRITTER FOOD EXCHANGE Robyn Maisch EVERGREEN COMMUNITY MEAL Kim Snell CALVARY DIRECTOR ENCOURAGE YOUTH Jason Sternad SPIRIT OF LIFE GAMING Jason Sternad COUNCIL MEMBERS DANNY JOHNSON ERIC MAISCH KRISTY JOHNSON CONNIE PITT MIKE DOTY ROSANNA DOTY TRACEY PEDERSON NANCY TUCKER JASON STERNAD ROD WENDT President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Together Transform Tell 11

13 Deadline Reminders Calvary Echoes is a newsletter publication of Calvary Lutheran Church published for the benefit of our congregation. Newsletter Deadline: The next newsletter will be the December 2017 edition. To include information in the newsletter, please Connie at connie4@bresnan.net or drop off information at the church office. The deadline for the next newsletter will be November 20th. Deadline for the weekly bulletin is 1:00 pm each Wednesday. If you have information for the bulletin please Connie at connie4@bresnan.net or drop a note off at the church office. Together Transform Tell 12

Calvary Lutheran Church. December Echoes

Calvary Lutheran Church. December Echoes Calvary Lutheran Church December Echoes 2017 Table of Contents 2 A Message From our Pastor 3 Sunday Morning Worship 4 5 Ministries of Calvary Within the body Ministries of Calvary Out in the community