Visions. of Calvary JULY

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1 Visions of Calvary JULY June 26, 2018

2 THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS REMEMBER IN PRAYER At Home: Carol Billman, Eileen Jones, Bob King, Dana Lewis, Carol Galligher, Jean Streit, Midge Wallace, Judithann White Akron Children s: Brooke Aultman Woodlawn: Sue Wallace Canton Christian Home: Elizabeth Yates Michigan: Jerry Snyder St. Luke s: Becky Collier, Norma Kennedy Please remember our prayer covenant: (upon rising in the morning and retiring at night) Dear God, help us to know your will for Calvary Presbyterian Church and to do your will at Calvary. NEWS OF THE FAMILY Sue Wallace is at Aultman Woodlawn, room 345, receiving therapy as she continues to recover. Cards and letters can be mailed to: Sue Wallace c/o Aultman Woodlawn 2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44708

3 NORTHMINSTER & CALVARY JOINT RETREAT Friday & Saturday, October 5 & 6 6:00 p.m. Friday to 4:00 p.m. Saturday We are planning a joint retreat at CAMP WAKONDA in Sherrodsville, Ohio this October. Our time together will include team building activities, hikes, group games, as well as devotional and worship times. You and your family can plan to stay overnight or just come for the Saturday activities. The cost for Friday and Saturday includes Friday's dinner, lodging and Saturday's breakfast and lunch. Each individual = $ Saturday only for breakfast and lunch. Each individual = $ A 30% deposit will be required by September 5. If you are interested in attending the retreat please sign up at the Welcome Desk or contact the church office. This is not a commitment, but it will help us gauge interest in this event. For information on Camp Wakonda visit their Facebook page at or their website at

4 REMINDERS SUNDAY FLOWERS The following have signed up for June flowers: July 01: July 08: July 15: July 22: July 29: Wilma Krumlauf June Henderson Pauline Parson Ed Moody Midge Wallace Please remember to remit your payment of $18 if you haven t already done so. USHERS FOR JULY ARE: Elder Matt Muhlbach Deacon Pam Goudy REMAINING 2018 COMMUNION DATES August 12 For the Glory of God October 7 World Communion December 2 First Sunday of Advent Summer Schedule Membership & Mission Committee will not meet in July & August. Session will not meet in July. Sunday School will resume after Labor Day on September 9 th. Wednesday Evening Choir Rehearsal will resume on September 5 th.

5 JULY CANCELLATION There will not be a Coffee Hour or Birthday & Anniversary Celebration on July 1st. The regular coffee hour will resume on July 8th. The next Birthday and Anniversary Celebration will be August 5th. YOUTH CORNER The Calvary Youth and Young Adult Instrument Ensemble will be performing for the residents of the Canton Christian Home on June 28th at 7pm. The ensemble will also perform for the community at First Friday on July 6th at the Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography from 6-7pm. Come on out to First Friday at the gallery located at 520 Cleveland Ave NW to listen to the ensemble share their musical talents. (First Friday is a monthly occurrence in the downtown Canton Arts District featuring themed music, performances and visual arts events. For more information visit: or

6 FROM THE DESK OF MICHAEL BAKER For some time now, I have sensed that my time as the Commissioned Ruling Elder for Calvary is coming to an end. It was not easy to come to this realization, taking a lot of time in prayer and thoughtful discernment to make sure that the Lord is indeed asking me to end my time in Calvary's pulpit. I don't have another call waiting for me; I only know that it is time for us to prepare to part ways. To this end, I have informed the Session that I will continue my commission at Calvary through next Easter, at which time I will no longer be your regular preacher. You, the people of Calvary Church, have an exciting time ahead of you. The leaders that you have elected are faithful, Godloving people who will lead your congregation to do the work of the Lord in our community. Pray for them, work with them, and support them in their service. Pray for me, as I spend the coming months preparing to leave the comfort of a church family who has loved me for many years, trying to see what new path the Lord has set for me. I will pray for all of you, as you once again find a way forward as people of God, hoping that your love will be strengthened and your arguments will be few. Jeremiah 29:11-12 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. Love, Mike

7 On June 17, we celebrated Calvary s 123rd anniversary and recognized 39 individuals who have been members for 50 or more years. Fourteen of those members were able to attend and are pictured here.