St Clair Street Happenings Calvary United Methodist Church

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1 St Clair Street Happenings Calvary United Methodist Church Ligonier PA Pastor- May 2015 FROM THE DESK OF PASTOR JOSH Welcome to month number two of talking about Autopsy of a Deceased Church the book by Thom S. Rainer. If you remember the book s main topic was looking at a selection of churches that died and trying to find the reasons for that death. This month s chapter deals with the issue of slow erosion. Slow erosion explains a phenomenon that happens in many churches. Members and attenders are so close to the situation since they are present week after week that they don t see the gradual decline of the church or they don t see it until someone points it out to them. The decline could be in the building or in the amount of small groups in the church. The decline could be in the prayer life of the church or its focus on ministry outside of the church walls. It could be happen in a number of different ways. The point is to realize it has happened. Many people refuse to see that decline has taken place. Therefore they never do anything to try and change course. The decline continues on. To avoid further decline you have to notice that it is happening. Then you have to do something about it. So this month s prayer focus comes from this emphasis. Let our eyes be open to seek solutions and avoid the slow erosion of the church. It is my hope that you will pray this prayer often this month. God, please let me be part of the solution and not the problem. Show me what I need to see. Open my eyes to your reality. And give me the courage to move forward in the direction you desire. (Page 15, Autopsy of a Deceased Church) Pastor Josh * * * * * * * * GRADUATES 2015 If you know of any one from our congregation that will be Graduating this year, please let either Pastor Josh or the office know so that they can be recognized for their accomplishments. PRAYER LIST FOR JUNE Let us continue to keep these people in our daily prayers - Family and friends of Marylin Storer, Frank Y. family, Rocky B. family, Jacob G. Family, Willa S. (in hospital), Eric L. (looking for a job), Jonathan L. (surgery), Marissa (surgery recovery), Sean (back problems), Gary (health problems). Heather C., Donna L. (back surgery), Jim C. (waiting for a liver), Allyn, Rachel, Tom, and Ann R. (traveling), Eslery Family and friends, 2 police officers killed in Mississippi. David S. (continued healing from surgery, Maxine R. (upcoming surgery), Deemer Family at the loss of Randy, Karen R s parents traveling, Marissa (surgery on May 8), Benny (surgery May 6). Wes (struggle with alcohol, finding housing and a job), David S. (fell off a ladder and having surgery), Benny (surgery May 6), Marissa (surgery May 8). All those effected by earthquake in Napal, Family of Alice Duff, Schrecongost Family Lord of Heaven, I rest underneath your mighty wings of love. I dwell within your gentle heart. I know there is healing in your touch. Through the sufferings of Christ I can ask for restoration And trust in your goodness. You are my Lord, my Saviour, My healer and my friend. I dwell within your gentle embrace. Amen. CALVARY S WEB SITE - Our web site is continually changing with more information and updates. Go to and check it out you never know what you might be missing! Did you see the NEW logo that Pastor had created? ALTAR FLOWER and CONTAINERS Whenever possible, please return the containers to either the church or Giant Eagle. Doing so reduces the cost of the arrangement. Also, please inform the office if you are NOT going to take your flowers so that they can be given to a shut-in or friend. THANKS!

2 KIDS' MINISTRY JUNE UPDATE This month, our Preschoolers will be learning about God the Magnificent Creator. We will be talking about the creation of the world, Adam and Eve, and the events that followed. We always include drama, music, and fun games to make learning memorable. Our elementary kids continue to learn about God s love with Miss Sandy. Group s Hands-On Bible Curriculum, which uses captivating gizmos and Jesus teaching style to bring kids closer to God! Gizmos" such as drama, sound bites, and fun games serve to help kids understand important Bible truths. Last week, we learned Because God loves us, we can love others. The kids activity center at Spaghetti dinner appears to be a big hit! After children have finished their supper, they join us on stage for games, building activities, pla-doh shaping, coloring, and other fun activities. We have enjoyed providing a fun time for children while their parents enjoy their dinners. This month, we are trying out kids worship during the first 15 minutes of the adult worship service. We will play their worship music downstairs, so the kids can have their own space to worship in their own bouncy, energetic way! Kids activity bags are provided for preschool through grade 5 during worship services. The bags are chalk full of marker boards, small games, coloring pages, books, and small toys to occupy young minds during big church time with their families. We will be adding new summer-themed wall decorations for the kids stairs and hallways. We also plan to add some interactive wall displays for the children, including magnet boards and simple activities such as tic-tac-toe. If you would like to help with planning, buying, or installing these decorations, please contact Karen Ricketts at Your help would be greatly appreciated! All children are invited to join us! SUNDAY MORNING AT

3 St Clair Street Happenings Monday Tuesday We dnesday Thursday Friday Saturday Calvary United Methodist Church JUNE 2015 BIBLE STUDY 7:00 PM LAY LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE 7:00 PM Worship Holy Communion Worship PASTOR JOSH VACATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE THROUGH SUNDAY SPAGHETTI DINNER 4-7 PM "If a June night could talk, it would probably boast it invented romance." - Bern Williams FOR JUNE HEAD USHER - Jim Davis Jr. GREETERS JUNE Bobbie Jo Bales JUNE Bobbie Jo Bales JUNE Don Turrill JUNE Don Turrill JUNE BIRTHDAYS 1 - Rachel Schultz 9 - Cheyenne Stouffer 3 - Bud Titel 10 - Madelyne Pieringer 5 - Laura Belle Carney 11 - Don Holzer Jr. 8 - Loretta Hoffer 22 - Don Harbison 8 - Carol Petak

4 SPAGHETTI DINNER The monthly spaghetti dinner will be held Thursday, JUNE 18th from 4PM - 7PM. The all you can eat Spaghetti meal includes salad, Italian bread, beverage and dessert of your choice. Adults $7.00, children 2 to 12 $4.00, under 2 eat FREE. Eat-in or take out, Don t feel like cooking.... Stop by and pick up a Great Spaghetti Dinner. Another Option is for Take-Outs at noon, Must Call Ahead ( ) This is from noon till 1 PM only. SUMMER BAND CONCERTS Get your chairs, get your blankets we have started our 66th year of Summer Band Concerts on at 7 PM. CAKES NEEDED Please call Marge Packer at if you are able to provide a cake. Notify the church office ( ) if you are a regular team member and unable to help, otherwise, we will see you on the JUNE 18th For your reference we have included the schedule of our Spaghetti Dinners for 2015, please clip it out and keep it handy SPAGHETTI DINNER SCHEDULE JUNE 18 JULY 16 AUGUST 20 SEPTEMBER 17 OCTOBER 15 NOVEMBER 19 DECEMBER - NONE - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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